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

The four women were like wolves and tigers, and almost devoured Chen Shan alive.

Fortunately, Chen Shan was powerful enough that he soon made the four women cry out in pain and had to be defeated.

Despite their playful banter, Chen Shan was well aware that he should consider the feelings of other women before rashly taking them in.

That's the most important thing.

Seeing the four women slumped over, their faces still flushed with drunkenness, Chen Shan suppressed his anger.

"If you don't agree, I'll have someone send them away right now."

Upon hearing Chen Shan's words, Liu Ruyu immediately wrapped her delicate body around Chen Shan's arm, allowing him to take what he wanted without restraint.

"Husband, we will not refuse your arrangements, and we know that you will treat everyone equally."

"Besides, as long as it helps my husband, that's all that matters. It's been so long, and we...we still haven't gotten pregnant."

"If I could give my husband a son or daughter, that would be a way of continuing the Chen family line."

Liu Ruyu looked serious, and the other three women nodded in agreement.

Seeing how sensible they were, Chen Shan felt a surge of emotion.

"Don't worry, no matter how many there are, you won't distinguish between wives and concubines. Besides, our family business will be much more than this in the future."

Chen Shan comforted her, and after a few words, they became intimate again.

In the following days, the Deficit Battalion continued its training, and Chen Shan and Xiao Zhen intensified their efforts due to the heavy losses suffered on the grasslands last time.

After all, the harder you train, the longer you'll survive when you actually go to the battlefield.

Of the original eighteen who followed Chen Shan, only sixteen remain. Among these sixteen, all have risen rapidly to the rank of centurion through military merit.

They are already the backbone of the entire deficit camp!

Of course, their loyalty to Chen Shan is beyond question.

"Chen Shan, I estimate that the imperial court should have a decision in a few days."

"The last mission caused too much trouble, and I don't know if our military merits will be affected."

At the camp.

It was a rare occasion for Xiao Zhen and Chen Shan to sit down and chat.

While they were busy training the army, they were also not idle and set an example by doing so.

"With the Southern King in the court, the military merits won't be lost, but it's just a matter of who will take over as commander of the Tiannan Army."

"Brother Xiao, what are your plans regarding the Xiao family?"

"At this rate, we should be able to climb to the upper echelons of the military in a few years. At that time, Ningning's identity will definitely be noticed."

When Chen Shan brought up the matter, Xiao Zhen also became serious.

From beginning to end, Xiao Zhen was willing to follow and support Chen Shan as a veteran because of Xiao Ningning and the Xiao family's affairs.

"As I told you before, the old general had three adopted sons. One is me, another has died in battle, and the last one is still alive. He is also the only one who has not been implicated."

"If it really comes to that, they can start with this person. In fact, neither I nor Miss knew the specifics of what happened back then."

Xiao Zhen looked somewhat dejected. It was an undeserved disaster, a crime that left everyone bewildered, and he was wiped out without even a chance to defend himself.

"Well, given the state of the court, those behind the scenes are probably still alive and well. We have plenty of opportunities."

Chen Shan was very decisive.

The Xiao family army most likely became a victim of the civil officials' struggle for military power, or perhaps it touched upon the interests of someone in the court.

Under such circumstances, these people must still be around, and there is plenty of time to slowly identify them.

The two chatted for quite a while.

Unexpectedly, Xu Sijing walked over.

Although this woman handed over her literary works, she has been staying home as much as possible lately.

It was also rare for Chen Shan to see her.

"Is Miss Xu feeling bored?"

Chen Shan looked at Xu Sijing with curiosity. This woman had a strong Confucian air about her; she truly deserved to be called a great Confucian scholar.

Every smile and frown exudes an otherworldly charm, truly captivating all who see her.

Of course, the most important factor is Xu Sijing's exceptional figure and appearance.

"Captain Chen, thank you for taking care of me these past few days."

"Is there anything I can help you with?"

Xu Sijing was straightforward. Chen Shan had assumed that someone as learned as her would speak in a roundabout way.

Unexpectedly, the other party was straightforward and got straight to the point.

In fact, Xu Sijing had carefully considered the reasoning Chen Shan had given, and the more she delved into it, the more profound and unfathomable the truth became to her.

She witnessed the formation and training of the deficit battalion.

"Can you help me?"

"That's true. Most of the soldiers in the Deficit Battalion were illiterate. They came from military backgrounds and were mostly from poor families who couldn't afford to go to school."

"If possible, Miss Xu, could you help me get some books? Simple ones are fine, just enough for them to learn to read."

Chen Shan didn't stand on ceremony and immediately voiced his thoughts.

The deficit battalion is now his core group, so there's no room for carelessness.

Training has improved, but to further enhance overall strength, comprehensive development is needed.

Literacy and tactical knowledge are also extremely important.

"You want me to open a school here?"

Xu Sijing was stunned.

I've never heard of a military camp having a school before.

After all, a military camp is not a place for studying.

"A study hall? It's possible, but there's no need for it."

"If Miss Xu were to open a school, no one would be able to concentrate on their studies."

Chen Shan chuckled, but what he said only made Xu Sijing even more confused.

"Does Lieutenant Chen mean I can't teach?" Xu Sijing was somewhat taken aback.

He was a great Confucian scholar, after all; how could he not even be able to teach?

However, Xu Sijing clearly misunderstood Chen Shan's meaning.

"Ahem, what I mean is, with Miss Xu's looks and figure, these soldiers in the camp are all roughnecks, how could they possibly concentrate on listening to the lesson?"

"Miss Xu only needs to provide some books; I will take care of the rest."

Although most of them are illiterate, some of the commanders do understand, so it's not a problem to let them make arrangements.

Upon hearing this, Xu Sijing was stunned.

"Captain Chen doesn't seem like a shallow person, so why does he view women's bodies with such a narrow perspective?"

As a woman, her achievement of becoming a great Confucian scholar must have been made amidst countless rumors and gossip.

In this generation, women face hardship in their efforts to gain rights and status.

Therefore, although Xu Sijing became a great Confucian scholar, she was extremely dissatisfied with those who looked at women with strange eyes.

Chen Shan was somewhat surprised by the hint of displeasure in Xu Sijing's eyes.

However, he quickly understood the other party.

"Miss Xu, it's not that I'm being discriminatory, but to be honest, I have four wives in my family, each with their own strengths. In fact, my martial arts skills were all taught by my wives."

"Miss Xu is a great Confucian scholar, so she must know that most people are mortal, and those who can transcend the mundane are better than nothing."