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

The Deficit Camp, where Xu Sijing was stationed.

After leaving the four women, Chen Shan went directly to Xu Sijing's room.

The woman remained quiet after returning, making no demands, and even the food, clothing, and other necessities she provided were those of ordinary soldiers.

It can be said that this great scholar had no airs whatsoever.

When Chen Shan pushed open the door and walked in, he immediately saw Xu Sijing sitting upright, holding a book in her hands, engrossed in reading.

His calm and composed demeanor left Chen Shan somewhat puzzled.

"Young lady, now that you're in the city, keeping quiet isn't a good thing."

"The court must have a reason for bringing you back. If you don't say anything, I'll send you to the capital. The Kong family should be very interested then."

Chen Shan got straight to the point, directly using the Kong family to exert pressure.

Sure enough, Xu Sijing was moved.

"Captain Chen, I am but a female scholar. What do you wish to know?"

"And what are the conditions?"

Xu Sijing was quite straightforward. Chen Shan thought she would try to outsmart him with flowery language, but he didn't expect her to be so direct.

Since the woman was so direct, Chen Shan naturally didn't mince words.

"There were conditions, but they weren't much. I had a grudge against Kong Qingzhi. He had designs on my wife, so I killed him on the grassland."

"Of course, this is also because he betrayed the country and colluded with the enemy. I want to know whether you want to return to the Kong family or stay in the Deficit Camp?"

Chen Shan directly revealed the cause of Kong Qing's death, while also giving her a choice.

After hearing Chen Shan's words, Xu Sijing looked at Chen Shan in surprise. His appearance and demeanor, coupled with his status as a great Confucian scholar, truly made Chen Shan's heart pound.

This woman, with every frown and smile, exudes an aura of impending doom and chaos, and she's also a great Confucian scholar.

Which man would obediently study under her?

"Captain Chen is indeed capable, able to defeat Kong Qingzhi with so few men."

"However, Captain, your purpose in having me stay here is not so simple, is it? If it's for matters of love and sex, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed."

Xu Sijing was straightforward and politely declined Chen Shan's offer.

They didn't even let Chen Shan voice this idea.

However, with the system and the goodwill points, Chen Shan wasn't worried about being politely rejected. Even a woman like Nan Tu Rou could easily increase her goodwill points herself.

A district-level scholar is just a big Confucian scholar, nothing more. Chen Shan is still confident he can win him over.

"It seems that the classics that these so-called great scholars read are not so simple."

"Young lady, why don't you tell us about your situation first? It's always better to be honest when dealing with people."

Chen Shan was not in a hurry, but responded calmly and unhurriedly.

This surprised Xu Sijing quite a bit about Chen Shan.

She had never met anyone as eccentric as Chen Shan in the army before.

She understood the military situation in Qing, Xia, and even Mo.

But I have never seen a captain in the district with such great abilities.

"My name is Xu Sijing, I am from the Mo Kingdom, and I was once a guest minister of the Xia Kingdom."

"I really don't like the Kong family, and I have no feelings for Kong Qingzhi either."

"Even if you keep me here, it seems I can't offer you any help."

As Xu Sijing finished speaking, Chen Shan's lips curled up slightly: "Help? Of course I can help."

"To be honest, I have four wives in my household. One of them is illiterate and is a village woman, while the other is the daughter of a merchant."

"Three of the four were criminals, and all of them were guilty of serious crimes, including the confiscation of their property and the extermination of their families."

"What do you, a great scholar, think I'm keeping you here for?"

Chen Shan stood tall and proud.

He felt a sense of accomplishment every time he told outsiders about his family situation.

After all, the family's development system dictates that he cannot have a daughter.

Chen Shan's unconventional approach surprised Xu Sijing.

For a moment, I didn't know how to answer.

However, Chen Shan didn't make things difficult for her. Since she didn't need to be sent to the imperial court, he would keep her by his side and eventually improve her favorability.

Then get this great scholar into your hands.

"If any of the books you brought are important to the court, hand them over. As for you, you can stay here for now."

"Once things settle down, it's up to you whether you stay or leave."

Chen Shan used a feigned retreat to subdue Xu Sijing, leaving her silent once again.

She prided herself on her exceptional intelligence and unparalleled talent.

Few could set a trap for her; even the Kong family back then didn't have the ability to subdue her.

She could even go to the Qing Dynasty and live a peaceful and uneventful life.

If it weren't for the Kong family colluding with the Qing Dynasty and promising too many benefits, she might not have been escorted out.

"What exactly are you..." Xu Sijing hesitated for a long time, wanting to continue asking, but Chen Shan didn't give her the chance.

"We asked you to bring out your books to appease the imperial court; after all, no matter how expensive the books are, they are not as valuable as your life."

"Apart from that, you won't encounter any inconvenience here. I will give the orders, and you can move around freely."

After saying that, Chen Shan left without looking back, leaving Xu Sijing completely astonished.

This captain is truly quite extraordinary.

It was indeed something she couldn't figure out.

[Xu Sijing's favorability +10]

Xu Sijing's favorability rating: 10 (Slightly curious)

Seeing Xu Sijing's favorability rating increase, Chen Shan's lips curled up. This woman is relatively easy to win over.

We just need to use some tricks.

These days, no matter how much you read or how great a scholar you are, you can't escape the traps of conventional methods.

After all, bookish people tend to be rigid and inflexible, and few have a lively and unconventional mind. Even if they do, they can't escape the established patterns.

Next, Chen Shan needed to discuss things with Nan Tu Rou and learn more about the situation.

The Third Army Corps, General's Residence.

Generals and captains from various legions stationed in Mochi City arrived one after another.

Now that the Tiannan Army is no longer under the command of General Kong Qingzhi, many of its corps have become much more relaxed.

As Chen Shan and Xiao Zhen arrived, Nan Tu Rou also scanned the crowd present.

"Kong Qing died on the grassland. This mission was a huge loss. My Third Army Corps' Deficit Battalion was almost wiped out. Although the mission was completed, the commander of the Tiannan Army is gone."

"I will report to the imperial court, and they will make the final decision. In the meantime, I will temporarily assume the position. Do any of you have any objections?"

After Nan Tu Rou finished speaking, she looked at the other generals and was relieved to see that none of them objected.

Even without that troublemaker, the title of "King of the Southern Slaughter" still carries considerable weight in the army.

"After that, each legion drew manpower to form border defenses, and no single legion was ever again in charge."

"We are all soldiers of the Xia Kingdom, and it is our duty to contribute to the Xia Kingdom."

In terms of overall perspective, Nan Tu Rou is clearly still very ambitious.

He did not allow his direct subordinate legions to accept it entirely.

Instead, it involves everyone.

Previously, the Tiannan Army was entirely under Kong Qingzhi's control, and even Nan Tu Rou sometimes had to follow his orders.

Listening to Nan Tu Rou's arrangements, Chen Shan couldn't help but sigh, thinking that this woman was quite suitable to be a general.