Crossing the Unknown Country

Chapter 446: Su Run enters the military camp and meets Ye Jingyan

Su He Niang thought this was a good idea. As long as she had money, she could buy things. She went to get the banknotes quickly. The denominations couldn't be too big, so she had to get a few of 100 taels or 10 taels.

After sewing it, she carefully explained to Su Run, asking him not to feel sorry for the money and to sew some more in next time when he sent her clothes if he didn't have any more.

Su Run felt that his family was too nervous. Those children from poor families joined the army without bringing anything with them. They were not doing well in the army. The army provided food, accommodation, clothing, and monthly salary. There was really no place to spend money.

The next day, Su Run followed Wang Xiaohu to the military camp. There were soldiers guarding the tall wooden gatehouse. There were many soldiers training in the open space inside. The earth-shaking shouts touched his heart deeply.

He also became excited and wanted to run over to practice with them. They came to a black-faced general with a full beard. He looked at Su Run with his bright eyes and said with a smile: "Brother Wang, this is the young man you mentioned. What's his name? He looks good, strong and not a chicken."

Wang Xiaohu pointed at Su Run and asked him to answer. Su Run immediately replied loudly: "My name is Su Run, please rest assured, I will train well."

Wang Xiaohu waited for him to finish before saying, "General Wu, this is a child I watched grow up. We brothers are going to the Su family to be masters. Those brothers really like this young man, and they will only feel relieved if they hand him over to you."

General Wu smiled and said, "Don't worry! How can that old man not be at ease with me? His apprentice is my apprentice. As long as he is a good talent, he will never be buried. But no, I have to return it to them."

Wang Xiaohu also joked, "If they retreat, they will lose face. Su Run, you can't embarrass your masters. They are all heroes."

Su Run immediately replied seriously: "Don't worry, I will do my best and will never embarrass the masters. The Su family will not produce cowards."

After Wang Xiaohu finished his explanation, he waved and left in the car. After watching him leave, General Wu said to Su Run in a serious tone: "Being in the military camp is different from being outside. You have to train hard in peacetime so that you can save your life on the battlefield. Swords and guns are blind, and no one can replace this."

"No matter who you are, when you are on the battlefield, it's your strength that counts. There's no such thing as empty talk, so you have to train hard."

Su Run nodded heavily to show that he understood. General Wu waved to the young general leading the troops in front, signaling him to come over.

When he got closer, Su Run saw that he recognized this man. Ye Jingyan had become stronger and his complexion had become much darker. He was no longer the thin guy.

They exchanged glances and said nothing, waiting for General Wu's instructions. He said to Ye Jingyan, "Captain Ye, this is the new Su Run, who is assigned to you. Remember to take good care of him."

Ye Jingyan immediately replied: "Okay, General Wu."

Then he said to Su Run, "You, Su Run, come with me and put your luggage away first."

Su Run said goodbye to General Wu, carried his bag and followed Ye Jingyan to the soldiers' tents. When they arrived at the door of a large tent, Ye Jingyan smiled and said to Su Run, "I didn't expect you to come here. Let's go in and talk. This is not the place to talk."

There were about ten people living in this tent. Ye Jingyan put his luggage next to a bunk and said with a smile: "Stay next to me! Our team has two tents, we can take care of each other in the future."

"Aren't you going to the capital to take the exam? Why are you here to join the army?"

Su Run said ashamedly: "I didn't pass the provincial examination, so I thought about joining the army and becoming a military commander. In fact, I have always had this idea. Studying is not what I want to do most."