Father, It has been two years since I marched north with the army. All is well with me. I only do not know wh…
Father,
It has been two years since I marched north with the army. All is well with me. I only do not know whether your health is sound, and whether Yueniang and Xia'er are both well.
Last year I came under General Zhao Dejun's command. Thanks to the few characters I learned from you in childhood, and with the help of the brothers in the ranks, I was promoted to the post of unit leader. But Father, do not worry. The men under General Zhao are all seasoned soldiers. I have heard there is even a troop of foreign cavalry, all Khitan riders on silver saddles, fighting for the Han. Most days it is not my turn to go into battle. Whenever I have the chance, I learn a little more riding and archery from them. I will take good care of myself.
I have asked Brother Wang to bring home this year's pay and grain stipend for me. I must trouble you and Yueniang to look after things at home for a little while longer. Once spring comes and the fighting eases, I shall surely be able to come home and see you.
Li Jingxing
935 CE