Chapter 457: The First Winter (IV)
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
“If the maiden isn’t blind, an outstanding and handso Langjun like Han i will surely be the desire of every woman.”
Don’t mistake Liyun’s innocence, when he is silently solemn, he exudes as a tall, cool aura akin to one’s dream man.
Qiguan Rang laughed mockingly, saying, “Whenever Han i enters the governnt office, those maidens will crane their necks just to have a glimpse of him. Evidently, he has an alluring face that stirs one’s heart. A pity Han i is gifted with the ability to knit sweaters, otherwise the maidens will volunteer early on, albeit too timid to ask if he needs help with knitting.”
Speaking of abilities, his martial arts skills were far superior; he was unrivalled except against Jiang Pengji in the whole of Xiangyang district. His spear moves were sharp and strategic. ng Hun practiced with him once and exclaid that the younger generation supersedes the older generation. Youngsters these days are impressive.
Thereafter Liyun excitedly went to Jiang Pengji to exchange pointers, but he almost got beaten to death by her.
Comparing external looks, Liyun was undoubtedly Xiangyang district’s number one pretty man, while in Dongqing, he was in the top three.
A pair of eyes that were electrifying. When he focused intently on soone, almost no one could resist his quiet, alluring eyes. it felt like electricity was coursing through his body, making the other person feel weak in the knees.
Of course, this was only ant to trick those outside the loop. If one was familiar with Liyun, they would probably experience what it ant to be disappointed by illusions.
Where is the tall, proud man of one’s dreams?
Who is the cute, innocent one before them?
You must know that the ladies at the governnt office had a crush on him previously, but now they only see him as a cute younger brother.
Liyun was highly praised and his face silently reddened, “Master Wen Zheng, you’ve praised too highly. Yun isn’t that great.”
Jiang Pengji held a piece of roasted at dipped in chilli to her mouth, then she nibbled on it and lanted, “Wen Zheng is not wrong in saying this. If Han i wishes to get a wife next year and father a child by the end of the year, it’s best to speak less. If soone looks at you, look back at them. If soone ntions ten sentences, answer them with a word. Your eyes must appear calm, your expression must be sombre.”
“If he keeps quiet, radiates his cold, proud aura, just this face alone and charm can stir the infatuated hearts of young girls.
“Once he opens his mouth, every minute he unveils his dim-wittedness.”
Liyun was confused and couldn’t comprehend. “Isn’t that very rude?”
Jiang Pengji sneered, “If you don’t heed our advice, then just be single. It is a tumultuous trouble.”
Liyun looked at Qiguan Rang and the trio with incomprehension and tried to obtain an answer.
From his observations, other than his lord, these three masters were the smartest. Only they were people of few words, they gave him a deep aningful gaze and seemingly had no intention to speak or offer counsel. ng Hun and Luoyue sighed and patted Liyun’s shoulders.
For military n, it was enough to have wits at the battlefield. There was no need for more.
We don’t associate ourselves with beasts who started to be literates since they’re young.
While eating, we discuss official matters around the table.
Jiang Pengji has a free-spirited nature in private, many were not used to it at first, but they got used to it after so ti.
She took the roasted chicken leg from Liyun and bit it. Her mouth was filled with delicious flavors, it diffused through her taste buds.
She spoke, “The weather is getting colder, there’s nothing much to do during winter. Staying at ho, the people engaged in knitting their sweaters are bored to death. I wish to assign them a task, to recruit so able-bodied, strong won and equip them with first-aid skills. They will prove useful after the spring ploughing season.”
Luoyue looked at Jiang Pengji in awe and shock. The rest wore their normal expressions.
Xu Ke used his chopsticks to pick up a cooked mushroom, then dipped it into a red sauce.
“This is feasible...how many does the lord intend to recruit?”
The labourers recruited within the district. As the overseer of accounts, Xu Ke understood won better through the process.
They indeed had less strength than n, but their tenacity was comndable. Their physical fitness was surprisingly not inferior to n.
Having witnessed the fighting prowess of the won troops led by Jiang Nongqin, Xu Ke had no comnts on this.
“Let’s recruit four to five hundred people for a start...” She stuffed the chicken drumstick into her mouth, then she made so noise and spit out a perfectly clean bone. There was no trace of at seen.
“Nongqin brought along 600 to 700 female soldiers. There are still 1303 strong and able-bodied n. I’ve inford them to congregate at Xiangyang district after New Year. The female troops will be commanded by Nongqin, though they are dispatched to administer first-aid afterwards, they must learn to kill their enemies as many situations during a war cannot be predicted.”
It doesn’t an that being part of the logistics team will guarantee their safety. In history, aren’t there many examples of surprise attack on one’s enemy?
Jiang Pengji doesn’t intend for female troops to only serve as nurses during the war. Rather she wants them to go to the battlefield to kill.
Presently there are too few female troops and they have little substance. They require more ti and will start off as nurses during warti.
“But, but won... it’s rather inappropriate...” Luoyue said reluctantly.
Xu Ke laughed and said, “You must not let Maiden Jiang hear of this, otherwise you will surely be walloped from the district city’s west gate to the east gate.”
“Maiden Jiang?” Luoyue was dumbfounded and had never heard of her.
Xu Ke explained, “Maiden Jiang, her full na is Jiang Nongqin, a maiden in the lord’s manor. Since the lord first consolidated her troops, Maiden Jiang has been a part of it. Coached by Coach ng, her cruelty in killing is unmatched. Even a daring elderly man will uncontrollably tremble in fear. If they fight even Coach ng will not have it easy.”
ng Hun was signalled out.
He smiled bitterly, raised his hands and said, “Don’t ntion her, it makes my whole body scream in pain.”
ng Hun lived for the battleground. His military might served this purpose, daring to go all out, using his strength to break the enemy.
Jiang Nongqin was unique, and she knew her weakness and avoided it. Instead, she focused on building up her strength. She was considered half a disciple of Jiang Pengji who had shown her favour. She inherited Jiang Pengji’s nacing style, her every move attacked her enemies at their weakest spots.
ng Hun fought with Nongqin once. The troops surrounded to watch in suspense, but he didn’t have a chance to react before he was knocked down.
It was at that point that Nongqin steadily established her prestige. She was not one to ss with.
After ng Hun led so troops to Chongzhou, the troops stationed in Hejian were placed under the supervision of commander Nongqin. Moreover, she led n frequently to exterminate bandits. Wherever she went, she would kill until there were no survivors.
ng Hun was deeply suspicious. The number of troops had not been increasing. It could probably be related to Nongqin.
Luoyue was startled. “Not unless she’s a tigress? Is she so terrifying?”
ng Hun laughed and shrugged, “She is more fearso than this. When she cos, you can challenge her to a fight.”
Luoyue trained with ng Hun frequently; they competed in horse riding and were naturally aware of each other’s strengths.
If even ng Hun approved of this maiden Jiang, she was obviously not just any female.
He knitted his brows and comnted, “We’ll see when she cos.”
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