Ye Shikai’s cavalry squad received special "attention" from ng Tian. They were equipped with excellent armor and sharp weapons, and the team had a large number of Wolf Clan cavalry instructors, including Wan Qi Yuan, who were highly trained. Plus, when choosing the cavalry squad, soldiers were picked carefully, selecting only the robust soldiers. It can be said that this cavalry squad is unmatched in the entire county.
If this cavalry squad is brought to the county, it would be a mighty display of military power, and the other county garrisons would be their "background." Han Hao’s idea is good. Even if Ye Shikai just takes the troops for a "stroll" in the county, he can leave so impression on officials at all levels.
It’s just the beginning of the month now, and since it’s next month, there’s still a long ti to go. Han Hao has already sent soone to remind him, showing how much he values this.
By the ti Ye Shikai went to bed, it was already early morning, but he was not drowsy. As dawn broke, he set off with the guards back to Shangshui Village.
Compared to the reluctance of the past few days, He Linghan’s resistance was much reduced now, obediently mounting the horse. Ye Shikai held the reins, taking her to the county town. The villagers were not surprised to see this situation. The implication of the two being inseparable these days was well understood by everyone.
"Miss He, you may not know yet, but the Military Marquis has now been appointed as General Yi by the Great General ng Tian and will surely rise to prominence in the future," Xue San said beside them.
"Is that so, then congratulations to Mr. Ye." Upon hearing this, He Linghan showed a gentle smile. Ye Shikai waved his hand, signaling the guards to follow behind as there were so personal matters to discuss.
"Mr. Ye, you’re a general now, so will you go to Xianyang City in the future?" Once Xue San and the others retreated, He Linghan imdiately inquired. To be a general in Xianyang City, either you get the Emperor’s approval or promotion from ng Tian. Being in the capital ans more opportunities for advancent, but if he really goes to Xianyang, then they might not see each other for years.
"I won’t go. There’s nothing attractive for there. If possible, I’d rather go traveling and sightseeing," Ye Shikai suddenly reached out and held He Linghan’s small hand.
"Ling’er, would you like to accompany ?"
"Mr. Ye, with you asking like this, how could I possibly answer?" He Linghan’s face turned red instantly. They stopped their horses, then Ye Shikai realizing his own faux pas, released her hand, and He Linghan was too shy to look at him.
"Alright, I misspoke. Ling’er, let’s continue," Ye Shikai did not delve into this topic, and the group continued onward.
"Mr. Ye, these days I’ve already bought many things, and you’ve also had people send so many clothes and treasures. I won’t be going to the market anymore."
"Ahem, alright, then rest more at ho," Ye Shikai nodded in response. He might not know, but ordinary folks may only visit the county one or two tis a month. He Linghan’s family lacks nothing, but she didn’t want Ye Shikai to be disappointed, so she didn’t point it out.
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Ye Shikai would go to the county military camp in the morning and return to the village for rest in the evening. This "office worker" lifestyle reminded him of his past days in Yanjing, "from nine to five," day after day, with nothing much happening. The presence of robbers and bandits in Heyang County decreased significantly, leaving the soldiers with nothing but training to do. Ye Shikai felt similarly quite bored... until today.
"Sir, there are a few people outside looking for you. They’re all ard and insist on seeing you, refusing to et anyone else," a guard quickly reported to the barracks.
"Ard, who is so audacious?" Man Cang felt puzzled but gathered the guards nonetheless. Ye Shikai suddenly stood up from his chair; could it be...
"Man Cang, co with quickly." Ye Shikai swiftly left the barracks, hurrying towards the gate.
"So it’s you," Ye Shikai looked at the masked woman in front of him, nearly exclaiming in surprise. Always veiled with so many bodyguards, if it’s not Hua Liandie, who else?
"So, are you excited to see , General Yi?" Hua Liandie said lightly, directly calling Ye Shikai by his "title." ng Tian’s comndation is not publicly disclosed, aning it’s a military command. Hua Liandie being able to easily acquire such information shows she is indeed not simple.
"I heard you’ve traveled across the Seven Kingdoms, coming to little Heyang County to find . Surely you’re not here to ask for those rewards?" Ye Shikai teased, rembering the last eting, when he agreed to compensate Hua Liandie for her losses in Yang County to stop her "pestering."
"Haha, how could a little woman dare to ask for money from a dignified General Yi? I’ve co here specifically to find you," Hua Liandie explained.
"eting , yet still masked?"
"There are so idle folks here, so... I don’t want others to see ," Hua Liandie waved her hand, and the bodyguards imdiately retreated.
"Man Cang, dismiss the guards, you leave too," Ye Shikai turned to command.
"Sir, this... I must ensure your safety," Man Cang hesitated, worried more about Hua Liandie’s intentions than Ye Shikai’s safety.
"That’s an order."
"Understood, guards listen, follow ."
"So, now can you take off the veil?"
"Sa old rules, tea house eting."
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"I originally wanted to co to you earlier, but these days I went to Chu Territory to worship my ancestors," Hua Liandie lightly sipped the tea in her cup, speaking softly.
"Chu Territory, worship ancestors, so you’re originally from Chu State," Ye Shikai heard the underlying ssage. As it turns out, Hua Liandie’s accent indeed leans towards Chu’s language.
"Yes, that’s right. Speaking of which, I still don’t know where you’re from. Although you’re now considered a Shangshui Village native, surely... it’s not that simple," Hua Liandie couldn’t find any records of Ye Shikai before the age of twenty-five, naturally unclear about his origin.
"Judging by the current map, I would be considered a Yan State person," Ye Shikai chuckled bitterly, Yanjing was Ji County, also the forr capital of Yan State.
"Over ten years ago, Wang Jian of Qin Country destroyed Chu, a year later Qin destroyed Yan, but back then we were probably still small children. If the current you faced the wars of those days, perhaps with your skills, you could have extended Yan State’s survival by a few years."
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