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Chapter 670 Asking for a Fight
Under normal circumstances, if a skinny guy got this kind of thing, he would definitely stuff his mouth with it without asking first.
But now...
The skinny monkey turned around and said, "Your Majesty, the food supply hasn't arrived yet. These snacks have arrived just in time. Please eat two pieces."
"I won't eat it. You can keep it and eat it secretly." Zhou Chang quietly closed the lid of the box and whispered to the skinny monkey.
He felt even worse, as the time when Prince Yi left the palace as a minor came to his mind again.
At that time, no matter what Huilan Garden got, the best of it was picked out for Prince Yi Fengming to eat first. The skinny monkey was also in the period of growing up, and the rations given to them as servants outside were often deducted and they did not have enough to eat, and they did not get any share from their masters inside, so they starved and became a "skinny monkey".
The scene now seemed to be repeated again that day. The skinny monkey wanted to eat so much, but still held back.
The skinny monkey held the food box, swallowed his saliva, and grinned: "I'm not hungry, save this for your Highness to eat in the evening."
Zhou Chang's eyes were filled with soreness. Not only Skinny Monkey, but also Gao Yuan and the others had suffered a lot following him in the military camp.
Even though she was fine because she was taken care of by them every day and was used to eating well, now she had to go hungry. Gao Yuan and the others were all martial artists, and it was not enough to carry out armaments and protect her safety.
Then he glanced at the food boxes nearby and said, "Take these down and quietly distribute them to Gao Yuan and the others."
There is a shortage of food in the military camp nowadays, and any food that falls into the eyes of others is a problem.
"Okay..." The skinny monkey agreed and took a few large food boxes to hide under Zhou Chang's bed.
In addition to the food box, there was also a large box of clothing.
Zhou Chang picked out a pair of hand guards after a rough search, and then went over to Gao Yuan who was counting the items not far away and said, "From these things, pick up the ones that can be used and distribute them to the brothers later. And this pair of hand guards should be suitable for Zhou Tang."
"Yes." Gao Yuan said in a muffled voice.
Every time Yuan Qi sent supplies and gold and silver, he would also bring some daily necessities for Zhou Chang.
Including the silver armor Zhou Chang wore when he went to the battlefield last time.
The silver helmet and armor looked really impressive when worn, but it was too heavy, and Zhou Chang didn't know how to ride a horse to fight, so he only wore it once and never wore it again.
But Zhou Chang always kept Yuan Qi's kindness in mind, knowing that she must have been able to think about her daily life while working hard to raise gold.
One hundred thousand taels of gold were carried down one after another and handed over to the Gold Caosi for registration, and then used as "weapons" in preparation for war by Gao Yuan and others.
Gao Yuanben also followed him out, but turned around and came back with a black cloth bundle and placed it on the table in front of Zhou Chang.
Zhou Chang knew what was inside the bundle just by looking at its shape without asking.
Inside the black bundle is a copper jar, which contains Gao Yun’s ashes.
Gao Yuan's face remained expressionless, and his voice was muffled: "Your Highness, now that the gold, snakes, and paper lanterns are all ready, there will definitely be a big battle next. I request to go into battle."
"It's not the end yet. I don't want you to fight unless it's absolutely necessary." Zhou Chang moved his eyes away from the urn and looked up at Gao Yuan.
Since Gao Yuan had spoken, he must have insisted: "Even if it is not the last battle, it is the last critical moment. Whether it is crossing the river or annihilating the enemy, it is an attack. We have no one left."
"There is no one else available, so let Jiang Meng find a way to go. You only have one arm, and you can't hold the weapon if you grab the reins. How can you ride a horse with a weapon? The battlefield is not the same as the rivers and lakes, and swords and knives have no eyes. I can't let you take this risk." How could Zhou Chang agree to let Gao Yuan go to the battlefield again when he saw Gao Yun's ashes right in front of him.
Previously, when Zhou Chang provoked Beishan Ye on the battlefield in Shucheng, there was no way out, and Gao Yuan insisted on protecting Zhou Chang.
Gao Yuan doesn't talk much on weekdays, but he knows everything and will never miss the point when it's time to say it: "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I've been a soldier and have been on the battlefield. Even if I only have one arm, I can still deal with it. The situation of our army is not optimistic now. Even if General Jiang leads the charge himself, we need someone to support him. Zhou Tang is a man, but unfortunately he has been injured and can't continue. Wu Ling is just a coward and can't be used. The capable generals under General Jiang are more or less injured..."
"That won't work either." Zhou Chang couldn't imagine losing Gao Yuan again.
Gao Yuan explained, "This bundle contains Gao Yun's ashes. I wanted to avenge him and then bring them back to my hometown for burial. But if I can't come back, please send someone to send my ashes and my brother's ashes back to Sanliu Village and bury them next to my parents' grave."
"I said no." Zhou Chang couldn't stand it anymore.
Gao Yuan didn't speak easily, but once he did, he couldn't be stopped: "There is also a wooden figure carved by one of my subordinates in the bundle. If it is... then give it to Miss Liu as a souvenir."
"If you want to give it to yourself, give it to yourself." Zhou Chang was annoyed, and he also knew that once Gao Yuan made up his mind, it would be difficult to persuade him.
The two were in a stalemate.
Skinny Monkey joined the group to dissuade them: "Brother Gao, even if we are short of people, you don't have to go. If it doesn't work, there are still Chen Yuan, Han Bin and the others. Aren't they all here?"
"They can't." Gao Yuan said firmly, and it was obvious that he had been thinking about it for a long time. "Chen Yuan and Han Bin are already married, unlike me. What's more, no matter what, the prince must have reliable and capable people to protect him."
"In short, don't go." Zhou Chang already felt powerless.
Gao Yuan's stubborn temper came up: "Your Highness's plan is feasible. Now we just need someone to execute it. With so much gold thrown out, what danger can there be? Your Highness, don't worry. I will go up and return safely."
"If you were at ease, you wouldn't have asked to go to the war." Zhou Chang was not someone who could be easily fooled.
Although Gao Yuan is alone, he still has Liu E to worry about.
"To defend the borders, to protect the country, I once had the ideal of fighting on the battlefield and making great achievements. Your Highness, won't you give me this opportunity?" Gao Yuan forced a difficult smile. He has never been good at saying such things.
Zhou Chang's eyes were sore, and he couldn't help but stand up: "No means no."
In order to avoid Gao Yuan's scorching gaze, he said this and fled out of the tent.
"I used to be a soldier and will be a soldier all my life." Gao Yuan shouted behind him and made a decision.
Zhou Chang heard it and wanted to pretend he didn't hear it, but he knew he couldn't stop Gao Yuan no matter what.
The skinny monkey chased after him and opened his mouth to say something.
Zhou Chang strolled slowly in the military camp, and finally made a decision. If she couldn't stop Gao Yuan, she wouldn't have to stop him again, but Gao Yuan also didn't have to stop her like he did last time.
Since she shares the same fate as Prince Yi, why can't she also give it a try this time?