This was a traditional thod she used in Great Qi, taking a handful of soil from her hotown, boiling it with water and drinking it, to treat acclimatization issues after leaving ho.
Before setting off, she asked the cooking unit to bring several large bags of northern ginger, slicing it into slivers to make a salty broth, so that every comrade could drink a hot bowl before als.
She instructed the cooking unit not to disclose the thod of boiling soil, letting people know only about the ginger soup’s ability to ward off cold and dampness. Whether it was one or the other that worked, the comrades gradually adapted to the local climate.
The two Special Service Companies from Huicheng and Lai City of this province—Lai City hadn’t made such preparations, and after three or four days, there were still seven or eight comrades unable to get up and participate in training.
Upon hearing that the people on the Huicheng side were all well, Wang Fengzhi, the commander of Lai City’s Special Service Company, ca to seek advice from Ling Chengyan.
Ling Chengyan said, "We brought a few bags of ginger, and we’ve been drinking ginger soup these past few days."
Upon hearing this, Wang Fengzhi imdiately sought help: "We have to help our fellow villagers; if we still don’t get better, it’ll be over a week soon, and we won’t be able to complete the training."
Ling Chengyan waved her hand: "We have so ginger left, you take so to use. However, in a month, it might not be enough... There’s a dicine market in Lin City not too far away, you can send soone to buy so. If there isn’t fresh ginger, you’re sure to find dried ginger, and that will work too."
Wang Fengzhi also understood; over 2000 miles away, Huicheng rembered to bring ginger but couldn’t have brought much. Originally, it was enough for them, but if they were to share, there wouldn’t be enough.
Thus, Wang Fengzhi agreed readily. He took so ginger back, first making ginger soup for his own n, and then hurried off to buy dried ginger himself.
Of course, since he was going to the dicine market for dried ginger, Wang Fengzhi didn’t just buy dried ginger. He consulted an old doctor and, apart from dried ginger, purchased so other herbs such as astragalus, siler, and galangal to boost immunity and dispel dampness and cold. He also got a small prescription formulated.
Comrades without symptoms drank ginger soup made from dried ginger, and those with symptoms took the concoction made from the small prescription. Surprisingly, the effect was quite evident; after drinking twice, they could get up and participate in training.
Therefore, Wang Fengzhi brought back a few packets of the dicine and a large bag of dried ginger to Ling Chengyan, reporting the effectiveness of the small prescription.
The two training teams from Eastern Province got along well together, but they weren’t familiar with teams from other provinces, even showing so subtle signs of rivalry.
Because, by the end of this training, there will be a skills competition. By then, all participants will have to gather together. In Wang Fengzhi’s words: "Whether you’re a mule or a horse, we’ll let you out for a walk. Whoever sses up and falls behind, embarrassing , you’ll roll back to where you ca from."
Ling Chengyan rely smiled and said nothing. She didn’t agree with Wang Fengzhi’s statent. Of course, based on the few days she had known Wang Fengzhi, those words were probably just casual talk. It was unlikely he would actually send soldiers back due to a poor performance in the competition.
Despite his usual carefree and straightforward deanor, Ling Chengyan had a feeling that he was soone with a clear handle on things, much like a General Chen she had known during her ti in Great Qi.
After a few days of basic training, once the soldiers had mostly adapted to the local climate, intensive and high-difficulty field training began.
Speaking of field training, the climate of Jiang Province must be ntioned first, followed by the geographical environnt.
Compared to Eastern Province in the north and Huicheng by the Yellow River, Jiangxi’s winter climate is much warr, with the lowest temperature generally remaining above zero. Even in January, the coldest month of the year, the mountains and forests remain predominantly green.
Pine, fir, and large bamboo groves, dense and lush, look pleasing to the eye. But once really walking among them, one knows it’s much more challenging than northern forests, with vines and shrubs especially prevalent, and the mountains towering and steep. Importantly, even in winter, poisonous insects and snakes here are still active, and the number and variety of snakes and insects is far greater than in the north.
Ling Chengyan specifically ensured each platoon carried a backup set of ergency supplies, including golden sore dicine, Snake dicine, and the most common antitoxic serum for snake and insect bites. She applied specifically for this antitoxic serum.
Upon receiving this antitoxic serum, others were okay, but Wang Fengzhi sincerely thanked Ling Chengyan.
"You’ve thought of everything so thoroughly, I thank you on behalf of those boys."
Ling Chengyan shook her head: "Recently, we encountered a snake bite incident, couldn’t help it, it really scared us. I’m a bit timid."
The last sentence, Ling Chengyan said it quite naturally, but Wang Fengzhi looked at her twice and said nothing.
A woman becoming the commander of a Special Service Company and training a group of tough soldiers into submission—he’d never believe she’s timid.
Oh, trying to fool him, not sure what’s going on; when a woman becos formidable, it’s the most terrifying.
Once in the mountains, especially deeper in, the teams gradually spread out.
Each team had done their howork, examined their routes, and once in the mountains, proceeded along their respective pre-determined paths.
So preferred walking through the valleys, others along the ridges, and so even liked crossing over the mountaintops... all sorts of preferences.
Ling Chengyan had studied the local climate; the mountains were colder than the valleys. Additionally, although the local climate was humid, winter was still considered the dry season with less rainfall, so traversing valleys wasn’t too much of a concern for heavy rain and flash floods. Moreover, valleys made finding water sources easier.
Of course, walking through valleys also had its disadvantages. The valleys were filled with shrubs, dense vegetation, and likewise, lots of snakes and insects.
She opted to avoid valleys and ridges, progressing along the mountainside in search of a route.
After entering the woods, not long after setting off, a commotion ca from the front of the formation. Ling Chengyan ordered the troop to rest in place while she hurried over with two mobile personnel.
"What’s going on?" Ling Chengyan asked the sowhat disordered team.
"Report, Commander, Zhao Yuquan was bitten by a snake."
Alard, Ling Chengyan quickly asked, "Where’s the snake?"
"... It escaped!" The reply ca in a lowered voice, full of embarrassnt.
Ever since the last snakebite incident during field survival, Ling Chengyan had specifically emphasized anti-snake asures and handling thods, even conducting special training. She stressed: If bitten by a snake, try to capture the snake. If that’s not possible, make sure to clearly observe the snake’s appearance to distinguish its species for rescue purposes.
They were still not accustod to encountering poisonous snakes, and panicked slightly upon sudden encounters.
Ling Chengyan waved her hand to indicate it was nothing and went to check the wounded soldier’s condition.
When she saw the fine, small tooth marks on the soldier’s wrist, she breathed a sigh of relief: "This is a non-venomous snake bite; it might hurt a bit, but there’s no poisoning."
Saying this, she called for the first aid kit, cleaned the soldier’s wound, applied Snake dicine, and bandaged it.
"This should do it." Ling Chengyan stood up and instructed the mobile personnel who had followed her, "Pass the order: Everyone remain alert for snakes and insects. Tuck in pant legs and sleeves, tie up neck towels. Don’t take them off just because it’s hot."
"At the front and back of the formation, arrange people to take turns using bamboo poles to beat the ground, scare away snakes and insects, to avoid snake and insect bites."
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