freenovelworld Chapter 554 Follow to the Military Camp
Chapter 554 Follow to the Military Camp
Li Wang said, "Uncle, I have made up my mind. Even though it is like this, I still want to go. My aunt and sister made me a lot of clothes and boots, cotton-padded jackets and capes, deerskin boots, and my sister also made earmuffs, gloves, and things to wear around my neck. I covered myself tightly so I wouldn't be cold."
Zhou Dacang sighed and said helplessly, "If you want to talk about this, can't you wait a while? Why come out so early in the morning to scare people? Okay, I get it. You just want to follow the old doctor to the military camp as an apprentice to learn medical skills. I agree to this. Even if your aunt doesn't agree, I will steal you away when the time comes. Is that okay?"
Li Wang's eyes lit up and he said happily, "I understand. Thank you, uncle!"
He jumped up, jumped off the bed happily, opened the door and went out without even closing it.
Zhou Dacang shouted quickly: "Stinky boy, close the door!"
After a moment, the door closed with a bang.
Zhou Dacang sighed and looked at the sky outside which was gradually getting brighter. He couldn't sleep, but he was not allowed to get out of bed, so he had to lie in bed and endure the days. This life was so miserable. He sighed again.
Outside the house, Li Wang ran to Zhou Guo, who had already finished practicing, and said excitedly: "Sister, my uncle has agreed to let me go to the military camp. I can learn medicine from the old doctor!"
At this time, he looked like a little child.
Zhou Guo wiped his sweat with a handkerchief and said with a smile: "My uncle didn't stop you. I just wanted you to think it over. The military camp is not far from the pass and the environment is bad. I'm afraid you can't stand it."
Li Wang patted his chest and said, "I can handle it, I'm not afraid!"
Zhou Guo nodded, "Then do it well."
Then he glanced at the room where the old doctor was sleeping and whispered, "The old doctor is a good doctor. You are his disciple, and he is your master. If you don't understand something, just ask. The mouth is for speaking. There is a saying that goes, "Don't be ashamed to ask questions." How can we make progress if we don't ask? Remember it?"
"Whenever you come across something you don't understand, or don't quite understand, you must ask without getting tired of it. Don't be afraid of annoying them. They will be so happy to see you so eager to learn that they are afraid that you won't ask. You know, if the old doctor is treating someone himself, you should find a way to go up and watch. If it's inconvenient with too many people, you can just stand by and bring a basin of water or a handkerchief. It's all fine."
Li Wang nodded with sparkling eyes, "I'll remember it!"
Zhou Guo was very pleased, patted his shoulder and said: "Our family will have a miracle doctor in the future, the safety of our family depends on you."
Li Wang nodded again.
From then on, whenever the old doctor went up the mountain, Li Wang followed him, following him diligently, serving tea and water, and acting like a little disciple.
The old doctor asked Zhou Guo privately, "Did you teach him? Your brother is usually so diligent that he doesn't even fart when you beat him three times."
Zhou Guo said, "I don't agree with that. How can it be considered as showing courtesy? You have already agreed to let him worship you as a disciple and master. Now he is your disciple. It is only natural for a disciple to show respect to his master. Besides, I see that you are enjoying it very much."
What she told Li Wang was that he should be nicer to the old doctor, show up in front of him more often, serve him tea and water to win his favor, so that when he becomes a disciple later, he can choose a better one, maybe even the one with the best medical skills.
Li Wang listened and did a good job.
The old doctor stroked his beard and said, "You are quite diligent, although you are a little quiet. But I hate noise the most. It is good to study medicine quietly."
Zhou Guo shut up. What's wrong with being noisy? If he stayed quiet, he wouldn't be afraid of being followed by ghosts or being eaten by wild beasts in the deep mountains and dense forests.
More than half a month passed like this. Zhou Dacang, who was young and strong, was able to slowly get out of bed and walk around the yard slowly while holding on to the wall. He finally didn't have to stay in bed all day anymore.
Only then did I realize how this house was built.
If he came back safely, he wouldn't even dare to recognize his own door.
He has only been away for two years, and his home has changed so much. It is almost the same as Zheng Xiucai's yard, but he is a scholar, and their home...
Seeing that his condition had stabilized, the old doctor decided to return to the camp before it snowed.
Zhou Dacang did not stop them. Knowing the current situation in the camp, he only instructed a few soldiers to send the old doctor back safely.
Several soldiers said respectfully that Zhou Dacang had made great contributions this time and might be promoted when he returned, and the lowest rank would be a thousand households.
I dare not even think about the future of such a young captain.
Li Wang also went along this time. After all, he was going to become an apprentice, so naturally he went with the old doctor. Besides, it would not be so hard for him to set out on the journey at this time.
If he were to go with Zhou Da Cang at that time, not only might it snow, but the forced march would be too much for Li Wang, who is too young to bear.
Li took Zhou Guo and others to prepare things for them, especially food. They would walk slowly and would be on the road for five or six days, so they had to prepare enough food.
Zhou Guo’s instant noodles were on the menu again, along with steamed buns, meat patties, dried meat, braised beef in soy sauce, braised lamb, and fried sour beans that could be wrapped in bread and eaten on the road, as well as a large can of fried pine mushroom slices that the old doctor had specifically requested.
Then there are Li Wang’s things.
He was still young, and it was much colder there than here, it was a truly bitterly cold place.
Li and Zhou Xing and Zhou Guo have been working overnight these days to make clothes. The ones made before were for him, but the ones made these days are all clothes for next year, the year after, or even the year after that.
Jackets, summer skirts, coats, cloaks, boots, and cloth shoes.
Zhou Guo couldn't make any clothes yet, so she could only make small things like gloves, scarves, and purses.
I have made several sets of clothes in these few days, mainly winter clothes, which fill up two big bags when put away.
Li repeatedly reminded him to take good care of himself while he was out there, and to come back if he really couldn't adapt, and they would pick him up when the time came.
Li Wang nodded silently, and was reluctant to leave home.
In the past two days, Zhou Suli and Li Lai have been following him, and they both know that he may not be able to come back for several years.
Comparing with Zhou Dacang, we will know that he used missions both times. If his life had not been on the line this time, it is unknown when he would have been able to come back.
The day of departure finally arrived. Before dawn, the whole family got up and started working early in the morning. By dawn, a sumptuous breakfast was ready.
Even Zhou Dacang got up and leaned on the kang, intending to have breakfast with them and see them off.
The old doctor looked at the huge table and said with a smile, "There are so many delicious foods, I can't bear to leave."
There is no such good food in the military camp.
Zhou Guo smiled and said, "Then you should stay for a while longer."
The old doctor said nothing, sat down and started eating.
Li Wang buried his head in his food and tried every dish on the table. He didn't know how long it would take for him to eat again after leaving home.
The Zhou family had no appetite.
Zhou Guo was the same. He only drank a bowl of Wuying fish porridge, ate some braised beef, pickles, and pine mushroom slices, and then stopped eating.