17

Gou Liang's actions did not allow the slow-witted Han Rong to understand the essence of subduing the enemy without a fight, but the result was obvious. No matter how unwilling Han Rong was to admit it, he knew that the situation was hopeless.

He had not had the time to build up his prestige in the Huyang Army, and recently he had been putting on airs in the barracks, causing complaints everywhere. But with his status as the Deputy General, and his status as the Second Uncle, he might not necessarily have no power to contend. However, as soon as Han Zhan returned, the hearts of the Huyang Army immediately calmed down. The soldiers' hearts were twisted into a rope, invisibly excluding him. Even if he wanted to do something, he had no way of doing it.

That afternoon, the generals training outside heard the news and led their troops back to the camp.

They didn't like Han Rong. They didn't provoke him, but they didn't like him either. They remembered that Han Zhan had told them not to have any conflicts with him before he left, so they stepped up the training schedule and reduced the time they spent in the barracks so that Han Rong wouldn't find trouble with them.

Now, Han Zhan was finally back!

In the commander's tent, Lin Di laughed and said, "I heard about it as soon as I came back. Old Chang did well!"

Gou Liang was modest. Beside him, Mu Hang laughed and said, "General Chang is indeed talented. You guys didn't see it, but our General Han Rong was dumbfounded the whole time and could not say a word. Look, he's still not acclimatized to the environment and is sick, so he doesn't dare to come out to meet people. "

Lin Di nodded. "That's right. That Han Rong thought that Old Chang was a reasonable and refined person like us, but he was gravely mistaken. He wanted to show you who's boss, but in the end, he ate a mouthful of dog shit and couldn't even spit it out. How satisfying, hahaha! "

Gou Liang rolled his eyes. "You're the dog shit."

Lin Di laughed. "I don't dare. You're a general now. Even Han Rong has to give you some face. This subordinate doesn't dare to be rash."

Thirty years in the east, thirty years in the west. This saying was true.

The small soldier under his command had now become his superior. The younger generation would surpass him in time.

Another soldier who was familiar with Gou Liang asked curiously, "Old Chang, where have you been these days? You even brought back a third-grade general. Impressive. Quick, tell us about it. "

"No, it's just average." Gou Liang smiled complacently. "I, Old Chang, have no other skills except to please our general. As a matter of fact, my military rank was specially obtained by the general for me. Even my salary was doubled. In the future, I'll take care of my family and enjoy a happy life. "

Before Gou Liang could finish, the commander's tent burst into laughter. "It's only been a few days since we last met, Old Chang's face seems to have grown. Be careful that the general doesn't punish you."

"You bunch of ignorant fools. Don't you know that a scholar who has been away for three days must be looked at with new eyes? You don't know how much the general values me." Gou Liang smiled and looked at Han Zhan, who was reading the military report. "General, don't you agree?"

Han Zhan didn't even raise his head as he flipped through the documents. He nodded and said, "That's rare."

"Pfft."

Han Yi looked at Gou Liang's flirtatious eyes, which were hidden under his beard and pockmarked face, and then looked at his calm and composed elder brother. He couldn't help but laugh out loud as he listened to the loud generals laughing at his sister-in-law's increasingly shameless words.

Gou Liang looked at him and narrowed his eyes. "Colonel Han, do you also think that I'm funny?"

Han Yi shook his head and waved his hands. "Wei, Big Brother Chang, you've misunderstood. I definitely didn't mean that!"

Gou Liang snorted and said, "General, we've already agreed that I'll take care of Colonel Han. You're not allowed to feel sorry for him."

Before Han Zhan could say anything, Han Yi, who had heard of this for the first time, was so scared that he jumped up from his seat. "Big Brother Chang?"

This can't be true!

He looked at Han Zhan with a pitiful expression; how could he do that his older brother, who now had a sister-in-law, was no longer the same as before? Han Zhan turned a blind eye to his pleading, and only said to Gou Liang, "General Chang is a great talent, it is his honor to be under your command. Han Yi, why haven't you thanked your Big Brother Chang for his favor? "

Han Yi: QAQ.

Everyone in the commander's tent had noticed Han Yi a long time ago, but they never had a good opportunity to ask about this matter. Now that they saw Gou Liang teasing him, they waited for an opportunity to ask.

Apart from Han Zhan and Gou Liang, the highest-ranking person in the tent, Lin Di, had always been a straightforward person. He said, "General, a few days ago, the imperial edict was passed down to the army. There are some rumors, most likely spread by that Han Rong. They say that Marquis intends for you to abdicate your position and that he wants the Fifth Young Master to inherit Shuyang Marquessate Mansion. The soldiers and I don't believe this nonsense. It's just that there's nothing in this sandstorm in the northwest. Why would the Fifth Young Master come to Shuyang City? "

"This matter is true."

Han Zhan put down the document and looked up with a serious expression.

"What?"

Lin Di and the others didn't immediately understand.

Han Zhan said, "Father has already submitted an order. The imperial edict should arrive after the battle with Western Mang is over."

Everyone was shocked and looked at each other. It was still Lin Di who asked, "General, what's the reason for this?"

Why did he want to abdicate his position as the heir for no reason? Could it be that something happened in the capital and the general offended the emperor or Marquis?

However, looking at Han Zhan's expression, it didn't seem to be the case.

Han Zhan smiled slightly. "I've married a male wife and can no longer inherit the marquis title."

Huh??

All the soldiers were stunned. After a moment of silence, Lin Di scratched his head and said, "Congratulations, General. I just don't know, that … male wife, who is she?"

Gou Liang immediately straightened his back and pursed his lips reservedly.

A trace of a smile flashed through Han Zhan's eyes. He said, "The grandson of the first wife of the Wei Estate, Wei Xuanming."

Lin Di and the others all looked at Gou Liang sympathetically. Gou Liang opened his mouth, only to realize that he had been played by Han Zhan. It was because he couldn't tell these people that he was Wei Xuanming!

Just as he was scratching his heart and lungs, Han Zhan had already finished their small talk and returned to the main topic.

"According to the information sent back by Western Mang's spies, the King of Western Mang is dissatisfied with Zan-Bu, but he has no one to replace him. As a result, he only reprimanded him a bit and didn't punish him. He will still be the main general sent out this year. However, the King of Western Mang also intends to send his eldest prince as the deputy commander to go out with Zan-Bu. " Han Zhan knocked on the table and muttered, "The eldest prince has always been at odds with Zan-Bu. He is good at dancing, but not good at strategy. It is advantageous for us to go out and fight. I intend to facilitate this. What do you all think?"

The generals all spoke up. Most of them supported Han Zhan's decision, but there were also some who had their doubts.

"General, although the eldest prince is brave but not astute, rumor has it that he was born with the strength of an ox. He is also a fierce general on the battlefield. This subordinate also heard that he has an aide in his residence who specializes in crafty plots and machinations. The reason his younger brothers were suppressed to this extent was because of that aide's efforts. As such, I'm afraid that having him come here will create an uncontrollable variable. "

The soldier's words were also reasonable.

As a result, Han Zhan looked towards the silent Gou Liang. "What does General Chang think?"

Everyone then looked towards Gou Liang. When they saw that even his large beard couldn't hide the unhappiness on his face, they couldn't help but glance back and forth between him and the calm Han Zhan, silently crying tears of sympathy.

Gou Liang said with a snort, "That aide is not a cause for concern. This subordinate will naturally follow the general's lead."

"Oh?" Han Zhan's eyes contained a hidden smile. "Why is General Chang so certain? If there is an error in judgment, it will only bring harm to the battle situation. It is necessary to be cautious and not boast."

Gou Liang took a sip of tea. His lips curled as he said, "That aide is one of my people. If this is the case, does the general feel relieved?"

When the soldiers heard this, they were all shocked. That aide was not a nobody in Western Mang. As early as seven years ago — before Gou Liang joined the army — he had already served the First Prince's residence. Now, he had already gained the First Prince's deep trust.

This kind of person was actually one of Gou Liang's people?

Then … who was Gou Liang himself?

Han Zhan nodded and said, "Then this general will give you full authority to take charge of this matter."

After reaching an agreement on this matter, Han Zhan ignored the soldiers' suspicions and curiosity towards Gou Liang's identity. He said, "Generals, you have all done well these days. Thank you for your hard work."

Everyone repeatedly said that it wasn't hard work. Han Zhan smiled and said, "I have just returned to the army, so there are still many things that I need to take care of. Tomorrow, all of you will prepare for a day. The day after tomorrow, this general will select soldiers for a drill. I want to see the results of these three months of training. "

The soldiers all rubbed their fists and rubbed their palms together in anticipation.

Han Zhan then sent them away. Gou Liang stood up and said, "About the matter of Western Mang's Eldest Prince, this subordinate still has something to discuss with the general."

Although he said this, everyone knew that he was looking for Han Zhan for a private matter when they saw his aggressive manner. Lin Di wanted to advise him to act with moderation. Now that the general already had a family, there was no point in pestering him. However, seeing that Han Zhan had already nodded, Lin Di left with the others. He wanted to wait for Gou Liang to come out and have a good talk with him.

There were more than one person who had the same thoughts as him. Those who had a good relationship with Gou Liang were already frowning in distress.

There was no need for them to spread the news. When Gou Liang came out of the commander's tent, everyone in the Shuyang Army already knew.

The general had a male wife, and the groom was not General Chang.

General Chang had fallen out of love!

However, at this time, Gou Liang still didn't know that his beloved comrades were trying to console him. He was currently baring his fangs and brandishing his claws, pouncing on Han Zhan and nibbling on his mouth.

"You did it on purpose! I've been cheated on by my own mistress. Look at what you've done. "

Although Gou Liang was scolding him, his eyes were full of smiles.

Han Zhan patted his butt and said with a smile, "You like this game."

Gou Liang chuckled. "It's really exciting. They must be racking their brains to think of how to console me … Oh, that old guy Lin Di has already asked his soldiers to hide my guitar. Hmph, I'll hold a concert in front of his tent later and piss him off. "

Han Zhan kissed him and smiled. "He doesn't know how to appreciate music. You should sing it for me."

Gou Liang was immediately appeased, and his eyes curved into crescents as he smiled.

Han Zhan touched the corner of his eyes, which were full of smiles, and asked him, "Little Keng 'er, do you know what I was thinking when I saw you pointing at the country with your back to me after you recovered from your illness on the first day you came here to discuss matters?"

"You still have the nerve to say that. You actually didn't come to see me for half a month because of the plot." Gou Liang complained, but he wasn't really angry because at that time, they didn't have the strength to fight against the laws of this world. Therefore, he smiled and said, "Let me guess. You must be thinking that I'm still so handsome today, right?"

Han Zhan chuckled and whispered in his ear, "I'm thinking that your butt is still so perky, and I'm thinking about taking off your pants."

Gou Liang's ears itched. He didn't know if it was the first time he had heard the Lord God say such explicit flirtatious words when he was awake, but the old driver actually blushed and his heart raced. The restless beating sound was so strong that even Han Zhan could hear it.

The gentleness in Han Zhan's eyes suddenly spread to the bottom of his eyes. He turned Gou Liang around and pressed him against the solemn table. He wrapped one hand around Gou Liang's waist and pressed the other hand on the table. His palm pressed against the back of Gou Liang's hand and interlocked their fingers.

"I've wanted to do you here for a long time. Xiao Kener … have you ever thought about it, hmm? "

Gou Liang turned his head and looked at him, his eyes full of emotions.

"Of course I have … but not in this position."

Gou Liang thought of something and leaned back against his chest and laughed. "I want to do it face to face, but I'm afraid that you'll act out in front of the bearded man now. What if you can't get hard?"

Han Zhan held him against his private part and raised his eyebrows at him.

He was telling the truth. No matter what he looked like, he liked it very much.

Gou Liang turned around and sat on the table. He wrapped his arms around his neck and smiled mischievously. "You said it. If later … I'll bite you."

He said it very ambiguously, and Han Zhan understood what he meant. He pressed his body against Gou Liang and said, "I couldn't ask for more."

Han Zhan was a man of action. He used two hours to prove that even in the face of the bearded man with the pockmarked face, he was the most valiant god. Gou Liang was made to cry a few times. After it was over, he collapsed on the table and gasped for breath. His clothes that had not been completely removed hung loosely on his body. Afterwards, his languid and seductive temperament made Han Zhan unable to move his eyes away.

After a while, Gou Liang sat up and looked down at Han Zhan, who was carefully wiping the traces between his legs.

"Han Zhan, I find that your taste is quite heavy." He touched the beard on his face. "I wonder if you have a special fetish for beards."

Han Zhan kissed his thigh and said with a smile, "I love it when you're covered in hair."

Gou Liang licked his lips. "That sounds even heavier …"

He held Han Zhan's face, his eyes full of indescribable joy and excitement. "Tell me honestly, have you ever slept with my … original body?"

Han Zhan paused. He was surprised by his question.

"It seems that my taste still needs to be improved."

Han Zhan said helplessly.

Gou Liang was a little disappointed, but he soon cheered up. "It's okay. Hobbies can be developed. When I return to my original body, I must give it a try. Hmm, but then again, isn't my original body many times bigger than yours? Just like the ratio between me and Meng Hao in the past. Then why don't you lie behind me — Ah, why are you pinching me? It hurts! "

Han Zhan rubbed his leg and said, "If you want to try, I don't mind letting you know that I can expand when hot and contract when cold."

"Pfft!" Gou Liang burst out laughing. Han Zhan picked him up, took off his clothes, and wrapped him in his own clothes.

Seeing him laughing in his arms without a care in the world, Han Zhan's heartstrings were strangely plucked. He stared at Gou Liang. He didn't tell Gou Liang that what he saw in his Sovereign's Eye had always been Gou Liang's soul essence. He just looked at Gou Liang and smiled, and that smile gradually spread to his eyes.

"Xiao Kener …" Han Zhan's lips pressed against Gou Liang's forehead. There was a faint red line there. He stepped back, held Gou Liang's face, and wiped away his tears of laughter. He suddenly said, "I love you."

Gou Liang's laughter stopped, and then he hugged Han Zhan tightly. He opened his mouth to say that he loved him too, but he found that the power of words was too weak. He couldn't find any words to describe the soft and sour emotions that made his eyes turn red.

"Han Zhan …"

"Hm?"

"Han Zhan."

He could only call out his name, nestled in his arms, and smile silently.

*

Another two hours later.

The entire Shuyang Army saw Gou Liang walk out of the commander's tent with red and swollen eyes.

Sigh, the general's heart is made of stone. He's heartless and fickle. General Chang's six years of bitter love is now hopeless … How pitiful, how lamentable.

General Lin Di silently mourned for Gou Liang, who had returned to his tent and didn't even talk. He hardened his heart and called back the soldier to send back Gou Liang's guitar, which he had hidden well.

Unexpectedly, the night was silent.

The soldiers who had prepared themselves for insomnia looked at each other in dismay. It's over. They can't even sing. General Chang, you mustn't take things too hard!

Gou Liang, who was sleeping soundly in Han Zhan's arms, thought, … Stupid mortals, heh.