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Chapter 83 Ji Guangxian

Chinese military camp.

"An urgent battle report from Anding Prefecture, eight hundred miles away."

Xiang Tingchun threw down the letter and said, "I never thought that the four tribes on the grassland, who have been fighting openly and secretly for many years, would form an alliance overnight.

"That would be fine, but they actually left Liangzhou alone and sent 50,000 troops to attack Yunzhou. The letter said that they have already set up camp outside the Great Wall and may start the attack at any time. The Yunzhou Command has ordered us to consolidate the border defense, hold our ground and report any situation at any time.

"What do you think?"

All the hundred households were standing inside the tent.

A captain named Qian asked, "Could today's cavalry raid be related to this matter?"

"possible."

Feng Yong took over the conversation and said, "That group of cavalry didn't seem to be here to plunder, but more like they were here to test the defenses of the Great Wall."

"Oh?"

Xiang Tingchun asked sternly, "You mean that the Xihe tribe is preparing to take the initiative to attack Poyang?"

"I dare not speak nonsense."

Feng Yong said: "Given the strength of the Xihe tribe, they probably don't have the guts to do this, but we can't rule out the possibility that they might secretly increase their troops."

The difficulty of attacking a city and defending a city are two completely different concepts.

If you want to attack a city, you often need to surround it with several times the number of troops.

"This is unlikely."

Luo Dongquan said in a deep voice: "The three states in the northwest plus Anding Prefecture are all dangerous places. At least an army of more than 300,000 is needed to be qualified to compete. Even if the four tribes of the barbarians unite, their manpower and material resources are still limited. How can they afford to send reinforcements to the Xihe tribe?"

"Having said that, it's better to be careful."

Xiang Tingchun gave the order: "The Yebushou team will conduct an exploration mission in advance and set out after the 15th day. They must find out the current situation of the Xihe tribe."

"Yes!"

After talking about the war, the next thing is to talk about the rewards for killing the enemy.

"Captain Chen defeated thirty light cavalrymen alone and took the enemy general's life. His bravery is invincible!"

Xiang Tingchun sincerely sighed: "Even I was far inferior to you in the beginning!

"I will present this to the imperial court and appoint you as the commander of the Chengxin Commandery.

"From now on, you can use the medicinal herbs in the barracks during the medicinal bath as you like, and they will all be charged to me!

"But starting with the Black Jade Body Cream, there are a limited number in the barracks, and all the centurions have to use it, so we can't just take care of you."

He was a centurion of the sixth rank and was initially granted the rank of Zhaoxin Colonel.

After making meritorious service or completing his term of office, he will be promoted to the rank of Chengxin Xiaowei.

It can be understood as a promotion in military rank.

Only after reaching a certain military rank can one continue to be promoted.

If there is no military merit and no major breakthrough in realm, this process will be very slow.

Even Xiang Tingchun had to work as a deputy captain for several years before he became a captain.

"Besides that, if you want any other reward, just tell me."

"Sir, I want a horse."

Chen Sanshi was not polite either: "Can you give me the twenty horses you seized?"

"it is good!"

Xiang Tingchun readily agreed: "Not only will I give you the twenty horses you seized, I will also find a way to get you another thirty horses!"

"Thank you, Master Qianhu!"

Chen Sanshi clasped his fists.

He wanted horses because they were indeed useful.

On the other hand, the Qianhu Suo was too poor and obviously could not afford to offer any other rewards.

I really can't stay in Poyang any longer.

Resources are too scarce.

Leave the tent.

Unit had been waiting for a long time: "Congratulations to Captain Chen for his military exploits! He and his horse almost wiped out all the invading cavalry. Even if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince saw this, he would probably take a second look!"

Between the lines, they hinted that there was a bright future following them.

"Where's the medicine?"

Chen Sanshi wasted no time: "Guard Shan, didn't the prefect say before that he wanted to give me a secret medicine?"

"When Magistrate Ji learned that you were planning to surrender, he was very happy and wanted to invite you to his mansion as a guest. After the banquet, he will personally make medicine for you."

Danwan made a gesture of invitation: "Captain Chen, please come this way."

"So thoughtful? Wang Zhi, someone's treating us!" Chen Sanshi shouted.

"Who?!"

Fatty Wang, who was a hundred meters away, came up to him like a whirlwind in the blink of an eye and said, "Are you the guard beside the prefect? ​​It turns out that Prefect Ji wants to treat us. Great!"

"?"

The unit had never expected this.

"Single guard."

Chen Sanshi smiled and said, "Is it okay for Magistrate Ji to add a pair of chopsticks?"

This trip.

There is a 99% chance that Ji Guangxian just wanted to show goodwill and had no other intentions.

However, you should always be prepared, just in case.

"Ahem, of course I don't mind."

A single guard led the way.

Outside the military camp, a carriage had already been prepared.

It was Chen Sanshi’s first time riding in a horse-drawn carriage.

I have to say that people with money and status know how to enjoy themselves.

"Oh, Shitou, you are really good."

Wang Zhi rubbed his hands excitedly: "Ji Guangxian is a wealthy man, this is a great win!"

The carriage wobbled as it arrived at the county town, the sky darkening, and finally stopped in front of a lavish mansion.

Ji Guangxian came to greet them in person in plain clothes.

"Captain Chen, your bravery has spread throughout Poyang in less than two hours."

Ji Guangxian praised: "I really didn't make a mistake in choosing this person, huh? This person is..."

Wang Zhi clasped his fists and said, "My surname is Wang, I am a captain in the army, and I come to ask for a meal from you, sir."

"You are a guest, please come in!"

Ji Guangxian is quite approachable and very generous.

He even specially invited all the chefs from Babaolou to his home, and the meals were all made with the finest ingredients, including animal meat and even a very nutritious precious fish, plus the best deer blood wine.

This table of food would cost over a hundred taels of silver.

'Not poisonous.'

After Chen Sanshi obtained the skill of [Seeing Medicine and Identifying Prescriptions], he could tell the ingredients of any "medicine", and poison was naturally considered a medicine.

He could tell at a glance if someone dared to poison the food.

He didn't hesitate to pick up the fish with chopsticks and started eating.

Wang Zhi was not to be outdone and ate with his mouth full of oil.

The two of them were so engrossed in eating and drinking that Ji Guangxian wanted to speak several times but couldn't find a suitable opportunity.

He waited until the two of them had eaten and drunk their fill before he finally spoke: "Captain Chen, I wonder how you feel about leaving Poyang with me?"

"Prefect Ji, aren't you going to give me a secret medicine?"

Chen Sanshi said bluntly.

"Bring the stuff up!"

Ji Guangxian clapped his hands.

Two beautiful maids brought two wooden barrels, one of which contained iron sand, and the other contained a prepared medicinal bath.

"To be honest, my ancestors were in the medicinal materials business, so I also know a little bit about medicine."

Ji Guangxian said with pride: "I heard that Captain Chen has made a breakthrough in strengthening bones and is now training his skin. This medicine is an excellent secret medicine to assist in training the skin. It is called 'Condensed Dew Body Strengthening Soup'. Its biggest feature is that it has the body protection effect of 'Black Jade Paste' and has a strengthening effect far beyond that of ordinary medicinal baths. It can be used until the bone training is complete and has extraordinary effects. You will know once you try it!"

Dan Wuzhi added: "This was made by my prefect himself. It took him an entire afternoon to make it!"

"it is good."

Chen Sanshi took off his clothes on the spot, first used iron sand to temper his skin, and then jumped into the medicinal bath.

Different from the hotness of ordinary medicinal baths.

After soaking in this medicinal bath, it has the same effect as the "Black Jade Body Cream". The medicine seeps into the flesh and blood through the wounds caused by iron sand, which not only repairs the skin, but also has the effect of nourishing tendons and bones.

No wonder he was able to gain the upper hand over the high-ranking officials in the court with this thing!
"Captain Chen."

Ji Guangxian said confidently: "How is the effect?"

"generally!"

Chen Sanshi replied calmly.

(End of this chapter)