As the night deepened, the old general finally yawned tiredly: "Okay, go back and rest. I'll let Lao Ding go out with me tomorrow, and I'll discuss anything with you then."
Yan Gui was happy in his heart. It was rare for the father and son to sit together and chat in such a peaceful manner. When he was young, because his brothers had passed away, his father had thrown him to his fourth brother to take care of him as soon as he was born. Later, when his fourth brother died, his father saw him, the youngest son.
He either disciplined him or scolded him. The father and son had not had a good conversation for more than 20 years. It was only after Wei Yang came that they finally calmed down. It was like tonight, talking like friends, giving advice, which was something they had never experienced before.
It was better to have his father's guidance than to explore on his own. He was confident that he could take over Xiongzhou, but management was a headache for him.
Xiongzhou and Yancheng are very different. Different ethnic groups live together in the city, which is very chaotic. It has been ruled by the enemy for so many years, it can be said that the city is rotten to the core.
"Don't be afraid of killing people. You are a military general, and killing is the norm. Don't think that you can kill people without scruples just because you are a military general. Do you understand?" The old general drank some wine, but was not drunk. When he spoke, his tone was no longer as sharp as it was in the past. Instead, he seemed more wise.
Yan Gui leaned against the old general's chair and replied in a low voice: "Yes, I know. I just want to manage Xiongzhou as quickly as possible so that I can take Dad and Wei Yang to the capital."
"Well, it's better to go earlier. The emperor is getting older!" The old general sighed softly.
The Yan family has done justice to the Zhao family. He only wants them to be idle rich men in the future. Given the current situation of the Yan and Su families, one of them must withdraw to ensure a hundred years of peace.
The Su family has been destroyed once, and this time it is the Yan family's turn to retreat.
Besides, it is not a bad thing for the Yan family to take a step back. How wonderful it is to rest and recuperate, reproduce and enjoy the rest of your life! How wonderful it is to play chess with your son and daughter-in-law, and read, write and paint with your grandchildren in the garden in the sun!
After sending the old general to the courtyard, Yan Gui personally helped him wash and lie down: "Dad, where is your medicinal wine? Let me give you a massage."
"No need." The old general waved his hand and said, "You don't need to serve me. Go and accompany your wife. Giving me a grandson to hug is a serious matter."
The old general felt full of energy whenever he thought of the children running and jumping in the yard. The Yan family hadn't seen a newborn baby for more than 20 years.
If the four previous sons were still alive, his grandsons could have married and had children. Thinking of the four sons who died in the battle and his deceased wife, the old general felt bitter. He felt sorry for his wife and the ancestors of the Yan family.
"Dad." Yan Gui sat down beside the bed and patted his old father's arm: "Now that Xiongzhou City has been taken, we will return to our hometown after Xiongzhou City is tidied up and give you a bunch of grandchildren."
"Get away from me. If you sit here, I will have grandchildren." The old general kicked Yan Gui, causing him to tilt and almost fall out.
Yan Gui was not annoyed, he smiled and steadied himself: "I will have grandsons and granddaughters, I'm just afraid that you will dislike them being too noisy when you are old."
"Get lost, why are you talking so much nonsense?"
Yan Gui still massaged the old general's legs and feet carefully for a while. Seeing that he was drowsy, he covered him with a quilt, closed the door and walked out quietly.