Ask the mountains and rivers

Chapter 437 Personal Guards (Part 5)

Who is Pei Qinghe?
She single-handedly built the Pei family army, fought against mountain bandits, destroyed the Bohai Army, and defeated the Xiongnu barbarians. She was a female war goddess in the hearts of the people of the north, and a god-like figure in the hearts of young girls.

At this moment, the handsome and dashing General Pei smiled gently, and Ge Siniang's eyes seemed to sparkle like stars, her face flushed with joy and excitement: "Thank you for your guidance, General."

Pei Qinghe smiled slightly and carefully explained everything from the arrow-holding posture to aiming and power techniques. Pei Wan and Pei Yue both came over, and Lu Wulang also shamelessly came over.

As a bodyguard, it is my duty to stay by the general's side, and it is also my duty to learn from the general.

Fei Lin, who loved excitement, tugged at Song Dalang and said excitedly, "I've long heard that General Pei is an unparalleled archer. Let's go and see him."

Song Dalang laughed, "I've seen it before." But he didn't stop walking and moved closer with Fei Lin. The two of them had the advantage of height, so they could see clearly without having to stand on tiptoe.

After General Pei gave his instructions, he personally demonstrated. With his left hand drawing the bow and his right hand stroking the arrow, he shot it. Before anyone could even blink, the arrow flew out, its speed so great that it pierced the bullseye a hundred paces away in an instant, disappearing into the distance.

All the guards cheered loudly.

Ge Siniang jumped up and cheered for the general.

As expected, he's still young and impatient. Pei Yan, who never speaks ill of others behind their backs, immediately said, "Don't shout like that, it makes you seem ignorant. Our Pei family army's Divine Archery Battalion has five hundred archers. Almost everyone has such accuracy. What's truly remarkable about our general is his ability to hit the enemy every time on the battlefield."

Pei Qinghe smiled and handed the bow and arrow back to Ge Siniang: "You have good talent. If you practice diligently for a year or two, you will be a master archer in the future."

Ge Siniang nodded vigorously, her eyes shining. Holding the bow and arrow the general had used, she also shot an arrow. Surprisingly, she performed exceptionally well, hitting the bullseye with her first shot, drawing cheers from the crowd.

Young Lu Wulang, who loved to stand out, boldly said, "I'd also like to shoot an arrow. Please give me your guidance, General."

The young boy, full of vigor and spirit, is like the rising sun, bringing joy to all who see him.

Pei Qinghe didn't mind Lu Wulang's chatter and nodded with a smile.

Lu Wulang stepped forward confidently, stood a hundred paces away, drew his bow, and shot an arrow. He was General Lu's youngest son, having entered the army at the age of ten, so martial arts training was second nature to him. This arrow was both accurate and powerful, whistling as it hit the bullseye.

Pei Qinghe smiled and praised him a few times. Lu Wulang puffed out his chest like a proud rooster and glanced at Pei Yue.

Can Pei Yue tolerate this?
Who wasn't a pampered child who grew up spoiled and indulged?
Pei Yue volunteered to step forward and, in full view of everyone, shot ten arrows in succession. Except for one arrow that was shot slightly off-target, the other nine arrows hit the bullseye.

Lu Wulang had been beaten and ran around in disarray by Pei Yue a few days ago, and he was still quite resentful. He immediately grabbed a quiver of quivers, wanting to settle the score.

In short, everyone in the training ground was active and enthusiastic.

In contrast, it is nighttime.

"It's one thing for us to read military books, but why do we have to listen to the Prime Minister talk about history?" Fei Lin sighed after listening for an hour, his mind filled with the major events and figures of the previous dynasty. He wished he could crack open his head and stuff the history that Prime Minister Pang was talking about directly into his brain.

Song Dalang was slightly better, but he was also feeling extremely overwhelmed: "Stop wailing! You'd be better off watching for another half an hour. The Prime Minister said there will be an exam in a few days."

Fei Lin opened the book with a pained expression, straining to keep his eyes open. After a while, drowsiness crept in. "The general cares so much about us. He personally teaches us martial arts and military strategy, invited Prime Minister Pang to teach us history, and tomorrow night, Vice Minister Qin will come to teach us etiquette. We're not just being bodyguards; we're being forged and transformed!" Song Dalang couldn't help but sigh, "Being able to serve the general is truly a blessing for us."

His response was a soft snore.

Song Dalang looked up and saw Fei Lin asleep again, clutching his book, drool dripping from the corner of his mouth once more.

Song Dalang chuckled, then forced himself to stay awake for a while longer before finally going to sleep.

Lu Wulang and Pei Yue shared a room, and the two were quite different people.

"Hurry up and memorize it!" Pei Yue glared fiercely at Lu Wulang: "The general asked me to mentor you. If you don't learn well, the general will definitely blame me for not being diligent. Let me tell you, don't even think about holding me back."

Lu Wulang couldn't win a fight or an argument, so he could only bury his head in his books, but he couldn't concentrate or memorize anything. In a fit of anger, he threw the books away: "I'm from a military family. It's enough that I can lead troops into battle in the future. Why should I learn these things!"

Pei Yue sneered, jumped off the bed, and pulled Lu Wulang over: "Pick up the book and keep reading!"

Lu Wulang angrily retorted, "I won't look, what can you do about it?"

Pei Yue, mimicking his cousin Pei Yan's usual manner, clenched his fist and glared at Lu Wulang: "If you don't listen to me, I'll tell Commander Pei tomorrow and have her teach you a lesson!"

In the eyes of his personal guards, Pei Yan was far more terrifying than Pei Qinghe. General Pei was imposing without being angry, and quite gentle with his guards, rarely losing his temper. Commander Pei, on the other hand, was different; when he beat someone, he was like a tiger descending the mountain, never showing any mercy.

Lu Wulang had been there for less than half a month and had already "experienced" it twice. Upon hearing Pei Yan's name, his back instantly went weak, and he picked up the book from the ground.

"The general is so good to us." Ge Siniang, who shared a room with Pei Wan, became Pei Qinghe's most loyal bodyguard in just a few days, and she kept talking about how good the general was to her.

Pei Wan said proudly, "My aunt is the most amazing woman in the world."

Without hesitation, Ge Siniang corrected, "No man can compare to the general!"

Pei Wan nodded repeatedly: "That's right. I've vowed since I was little that when I grow up I will lead troops into battle like my aunt. After the New Year, I'll be thirteen years old. I can go to the battlefield with my aunt then."

Ge Siniang was eager to try: "I am the general's personal guard. Will I be able to fight alongside the general in the future?"

"Of course," Pei Wan said proudly, her head held high. "All the boys in our Pei clan can go to the battlefield after the age of thirteen. You've become the general's personal guard, and you'll be by the general's side from now on. There's still war going on in the south, and the Xiongnu barbarians on the grasslands aren't quiet either. Are we worried about not having any battles to fight?"

"In our Pei family army, it's common for women to lead troops. Aunt Pei Yun leads troops in Bohai County, Second Aunt stayed behind in Pei Family Village, and Aunt Pei Xuan is now the commander of the Fanyang Army. Gu Lian has also become the commander of the Chang Le Army. I will also become a general in the future."

Ge Siniang was deeply moved and made a passionate vow: "I will not return to Changshan Army. With my eldest, second, and third brothers, it's not my turn to lead an army. I will follow the general and fight on all fronts to achieve great deeds!"

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(End of this chapter)