In a chaotic world, border soldiers begin their journey by enlisting in the army and getting married

Chen Shan's gaze was on Nan Tu Rou, while everyone else looked at Chen Shan.

Chen Shan was the fastest to be promoted to centurion in Jingshan Battalion, and he did so in less than a month after enlisting.

Moreover, after reaching the rank of centurion, his hundred men trained every day without interruption.

This made Xiao Zhen, a captain who didn't usually manage things much, feel embarrassed, so he had no choice but to have the entire camp start training.

Chen Shan single-handedly brought about a change in the entire Jingshan Camp.

His colleagues envied him, but dared not offend Chen Shan.

After all, they had witnessed this guy's terror firsthand.

"Chen Shan, a centurion, greets the captain and all the other officers."

Chen Shan approached, cupped his hands in greeting, and received a nod from Xiao Zhen before sitting down to the side.

Once everyone had arrived, Xiao Zhen also stood up.

"Gentlemen, the Qing Dynasty has launched a large-scale offensive in the north, and our Xia Kingdom's territory is being invaded. As soldiers, we should also share the burden for our country."

"The Tiannan Army dispatched General Nan Tu to order my Jingshan Battalion to form a surprise attack battalion to relieve the pressure on the Tiannan Army."

Everyone was stunned when Xiao Zhen said those words.

Chen Shan was also surprised. He was worried about how to quickly gain military merits while staying here, but he didn't expect the opportunity to come so soon.

"Sir, Jingshan Camp has always been a reconnaissance camp, and you know the situation of the soldiers in the army."

"Surprise attacks...shouldn't that be the elite troops of the Tiannan Army doing? Why did it fall to us?"

The reason Jingshan Battalion was a reconnaissance battalion was because of its weak combat strength. The vast majority of soldiers here were misfits and scoundrels from all over the place.

To put it bluntly, they were a ragtag army; if they were to actually go to the battlefield, they would be useless except as cannon fodder.

"This is the order from the General of the Tiannan Army. Gentlemen, do you intend to disobey military orders?"

Before Xiao Zhen could speak, Nan Tu Rou's voice rang out, her voice cold and clear, yet also carrying a hint of chill.

It was as if she would take action if anyone objected.

This surprised Chen Shan. Although Nan Tu Rou was a woman, her killing intent was not weak.

The position of Junior General is higher than that of Colonel, and in the imperial court, it also belongs to the fourth rank.

Chen Shan wouldn't believe that a woman could reach this position without some powerful backing.

"My lord, where should we launch our surprise attack?"

Chen Shan didn't waste words; what others didn't want to do, he was eager to do.

On the battlefield, danger and opportunity coexist.

If we back down, we won't even have a chance.

"Naturally, it is Chiling. Behind Chiling is the only route that the Qing Dynasty used to transport grain."

"The mission of the raiding battalion is to constantly harass the enemy, and ideally intercept their supplies to buy time for the main force."

Xiao Zhen said.

He understood Chen Shan's thoughts and knew that if he wanted to resolve the Xiao family's troubles and clear their name, he had to climb to a higher position.

Those who were once part of Xiao's army were heavily suppressed and never had this opportunity, but Chen Shan was different.

Therefore, Xiao Zhen also hopes that Chen Shan can rise to prominence.

"What are your plans, gentlemen?"

After learning about it, Chen Shan asked again.

Since it's a surprise attack, we can't just go all out.

As Chen Shan asked his question, Nan Tu Rou looked at him with surprise.

When she first arrived, Xiao Zhen had mentioned that Jingshan Camp had produced a remarkable talent.

"The Qing Dynasty's supply trains were heavily guarded, mainly by cavalry and supplemented by archers and crossbowmen. The exact number is unknown, but it was at least no less than ten thousand."

"Jingshan Camp only has three thousand men, so I called you all here to discuss this matter. You are stationed here and are familiar with Chiling, so you can share your thoughts."

Nan Tu Rou said this, but her eyes were always on Chen Shan. Apart from Xiao Zhen, all the other centurions and commanders present were resistant.

To expect anything from these seasoned veterans is probably just a matter of trying to protect oneself.

Seeing that no one spoke, Chen Shan also began to ponder. After mastering Sun Tzu's Art of War, he had quite a few tactics in mind.

However, Chen Shan was, after all, a time traveler from the modern era. By combining his knowledge with Sun Tzu's Art of War, he naturally came up with a good idea.

"Since the main objective is surprise attack, then the key is to catch people off guard."

"Three thousand men, mainly in squads of a hundred households, can be divided into batches and scattered points to attack, using a combination of long-range and close-range attacks, and fire is the best option."

"Even if we can't stop the enemy, we can still cause them heavy losses in terms of supplies."

After Chen Shan finished speaking, Xiao Zhennan and Tu Rou looked at Chen Shan in surprise.

I never expected that this new recruit, who had never been on a real battlefield, would have so many ideas.

"The idea is good, but the Qing Dynasty will surely be prepared as well."

"Captain Xiao, arrange this matter as soon as possible. The battle at the front is critical, and we urgently need an opportunity."

As Nan Tu Rou spoke, it was as if she had approved of Chen Shan's method.

Of course, Chen Shan didn't finish explaining this method.

You always have to keep some tricks up your sleeve for your own people.

Making contributions is fine, but we can't let others get all the credit!

"Everyone, go back and immediately reorganize your troops. The centurions will focus on raids, while the chiliarchs will charge."

At Xiao Zhen's command, the centurions and commanders rose and left one by one.

This was inevitable, but they all knew that many people would likely die.

The Jingshan Battalion is not very strong now.

"Chen Shan, wait a moment."

Just as Chen Shan was about to leave, Nan Tu Rou called him back.

Xiao Zhen was also an exception.

He also planned to talk to Chen Shan and try to handle this matter as well as possible.

"Is there something you need, Young General?"

Chen Shan was curious.

Xiao Zhen's gaze also turned towards them.

"I heard that during your reconnaissance, you wiped out a hundred-man squad with just a dozen men. You are indeed quite capable."

"I'd like to have a friendly spar with you, what do you say?"

"Let me see what level these Jingshan Battalion soldiers are at."

Although the centurion was an officer, he was no match for this young general.

"A friendly spar?" Chen Shan was stunned, his gaze involuntarily drawn to Nan Tu Rou's well-developed pectoral muscles.

If you were a man, I'd beat you so badly your own father wouldn't recognize you.

But she's a woman, how can I make a move on her?

What if you run into something you shouldn't?

"What? Although I am young, this military rank was earned through real fighting."

"We're all men, and soldiers. If you're worried about your military rank, don't worry, the outcome of the sparring won't affect anything."

Seeing Nan Tu Rou say this, Chen Shan felt somewhat helpless and couldn't help but look at Xiao Zhen.

However, Xiao Zhen was also helpless, as the other party was of a higher status than him.

"Alright."

"Then, sir, I apologize for any offense I may cause."

Chen Shan cupped his hands in greeting.

He was also curious about just how strong this woman was to have gotten this far.

"This tent is quite spacious, let's stay here."

"please."

Nan Tu Rou waved her hand slightly.

On the contrary, he acted like a grandmaster.

Chen Shan didn't stand on ceremony either, clasping his hands in a respectful greeting, adopting the same imposing manner.