"Everyone, stay alert! Don’t act like you haven’t eaten. Do you think you can doze off on the battlefield? You, you, and you, stand up straight!"
"Today we’re training in long spear formations. You are the second line of defense against the enemy cavalry charge!"
"..."
In the distance at the training field, Cao Yin was training new recruits, shouting loudly and being very strict.
"Whoosh—"
Nearby, at an archery range, Li Qingmu was practicing his shooting.
An arrow was shot, hitting the bullseye!
"Great! Pri Minister, you’re amazing!"
Long Yue was sitting on a grassy mound nearby, resting her chin on her hands and watching. Seeing Li Qingmu hit the bullseye three tis in a row, she jumped up and cheered.
She knew her man had so skill in archery, but she didn’t expect him to be this good. After just a month of learning, he was already as good as those master archers.
Is this talent? Genius?
Li Qingmu turned around, seeing his little wife so delighted, he gave a satisfied smile.
"Co, I’ll teach you double shooting! Place two arrows on one string. This technique tests strength, vision, and direction control, but don’t rush. Take your ti, even if you can’t do it well at first, it’s okay!"
Long Yue stepped forward, placing her small hand on his arm to help him control the bowstring, and took two arrows, placing them on the string.
"Look, hold the bow flat, the two arrows need to be angled, then shoot left and right along the diverging directions! You need to practice this a lot, skill cos from practice! Release!"
Long Yue let go, and with two whooshes, the arrows flew out simultaneously, one to the left and one to the right, hitting the distant targets.
Although they didn’t hit the bullseye, they were just slightly off, which was impressive.
"Pri Minister, you try! Don’t be afraid to fail, just do it a few tis and you’ll get it!"
"Mm!"
Li Qingmu responded, picked up two arrows, and placed them on the bowstring. He didn’t release imdiately but aid at the two targets, adjusting the angle between the arrows.
Once he felt it was right, he released.
"Whoosh whoosh!"
"Thud thud!"
The left one hit the edge of the target, while the right one hit the bullseye.
Long Yue’s mouth opened slightly, surprised. Was her man really this skilled? Just starting and already achieving such results, his talent was remarkable!
Li Qingmu then shot a second set, once again hitting one in the bullseye and the other on the edge.
However, by the sixth ti, both arrows hit the circle around the bullseye, just slightly off the center.
"Pri Minister, you have the potential to be a master archer!"
Long Yue watched excitedly, teasing him from the side. Li Qingmu smiled silently and continued to draw his bow.
"Thud thud!"
This ti, both arrows hit the bullseye!
Long Yue blinked, after her initial shock, she cheered and jumped, knocking him over.
"Pri Minister, you’re terrific!"
"My dear, cough cough... you’re going to crush ..."
"..."
Chang Yao slowly walked over, watching the couple rolling on the ground, his gaze cold.
This woman should be heartless, but she treats her man so well, ha... won!
"Hyah! Hyah!"
In the distance, two horsen approached, the leader waving a report and shouting: "General Cao, negotiations have broken with Xiliang, their envoy threatens to march their army to our border!"
"Hmph, let them co! Do you think we are afraid?"
Luo Xie happened to pass by and snorted at the news. He was here to fight the Xiliang people and earn military achievents, hoping they would dare to co!
"Woo woo—"
A dull horn blew suddenly, and everyone was taken aback.
"General Cao, General Luo, the Xiliang people have arrived, a total of one hundred thousand troops, fifty miles from Hanshui Pass!"
A group of scouts rushed over, reporting the situation they had detected.
Cao Yin waved his hand to halt the training and shouted: "Prepare the defenses!"
"You plan to hold the gate?"
Chang E ca up beside Cao Yin, clearly displeased with his decision.
"The Xiliang army is aggressive, we must defend first, to blunt their montum, otherwise, a direct attack won’t benefit us!"
Chang E was silent for a mont, then said: "The Emperor sent with this hundred thousand army not just to defend, but to defeat them and show our nation’s might!"
"When the ti is right, I will attack!"
Cao Yin hated when people acted superior and told him what to do, he shot Chang E a glare before heading off to arrange the troops.
Chang E watched Cao Yin’s departing figure with a cold smile, this old fool...
"Afraid to face them head-on, cowardly mouse!"
He snorted coldly, turning to leave, when a cold voice ca from the side: "Do you dare to say that to my grandfather’s face, General Chang?"
Chang E’s body stiffened slightly, caught badmouthing soone and being overheard by their granddaughter was truly awkward, but he had thick skin and said with his hands behind his back: "It’s the truth! You can tell him! But... little girl, stay out of grown-up matters to avoid trouble!"
As he said this, his gaze beca deep, looking at Li Qingmu.
Long Yue knew this was a warning, telling them not to interfere in the battle or compete for credit.
Of course, he probably didn’t think Li Qingmu was capable of competing for military achievents!
Long Yue chuckled: "I’m already a wife, not a little girl, the General must be mistaken!"
The implication being, we’re going to be involved, so what?
Chang E’s eyes turned colder, he let out a cold snort and turned to leave.
"Hyah, hyah!"
In the distance, a woman riding a chestnut horse approached.
It was Luo Xiaoxiao!
With a hundred-day recovery from a broken bone, she had been healing for over two months, and her injuries were almost healed. Fortunately, the military doctor was skilled, and since her knees weren’t hurt, she suffered no lasting damage, or else it wouldn’t have been easy.
As she passed them, she was tempted to whip them, but recalled several prior defeats and restrained herself.
"After my father wins great achievents, I’ll settle accounts with you! Hmph!"
She snorted coldly, spurred her horse, and left, stirring up a cloud of dust behind her.
Long Yue gently shook her head: "This person still hasn’t learned, it seems she needs another lesson!"
After speaking, the two exchanged a smile.
"I’ll go check the supplies, then visit Grandfather!"
"I’ll go with you!"
Before the battle, supplies must be prepared!
Supplies are the backbone of an army; if supplies are insufficient, no matter how valiant the soldiers, they can’t perform.
Since the Emperor sent the imperial envoy to arrest corrupt officials, handing over half of the Southwest Prefecture’s command to Li Qingmu, he now had significant power, and he alone managed the logistics.
They went to the supply depot, inspected, and confird everything was in order, which reassured them.
"Although Chang Yao bears us ill will, he won’t tamper with the supplies, or he’d be digging his own grave!"
"No!" Li Qingmu shook his head, "I’m not worried about them; I’m concerned about enemy spies entering our ranks. Supplies are crucial, so we can’t be careless!"
"Hmm... who is that?"
Suddenly, Long Yue saw a shadow flash outside the window, and she exclaid in surprise, then dashed out the door to chase it!
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