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

Despite being the shortest-serving member, the deficit camp has made numerous contributions, each one astonishing.

Chen Shan was promoted from a common soldier to a captain in a very short time.

With such achievements and abilities, how could one not be convinced by the public?

Nan Tu Rou was quite satisfied with the statements from each battalion; at least within the Third Army Corps, there were no signs of infighting.

This was naturally gratifying for her.

The Deficit Battalion was the elite of the Third Army Corps, and Nan Tu Rou naturally placed her hopes on it.

"Chen Shan, what are your thoughts?"

Nan Tu Rou's gaze fell on Chen Shan.

She felt somewhat guilty about the last mission. Chen Shan led the Deficit Battalion and made such a great sacrifice, but she couldn't bring herself to say anything about Kong Qingzhi's treason.

Moreover, the military achievements that originally belonged to the deficit battalion were also suppressed.

Although the Southern King was in the court, he couldn't do much to help Chen Shan and his group.

This made Nan Tu Rou feel even more guilty towards Chen Shan.

After all, Chen Shan had saved her from danger several times, but she couldn't guarantee the benefits that Chen Shan deserved.

Hopefully, Chen Shan can demonstrate his abilities again this time, so that the court will have nothing to say.

Chen Shan looked at the map and remained silent for a moment.

After a moment, he said, "General, gentlemen, the rest of the Northern Yan Mountains are all high and dangerous, with no roads. The real important thing is the city of Northern Yan Mountains."

"The only methods I can think of besides fire are not easy to take down, even if special forces were to take action, since the terrain is unfamiliar."

"Since we still have time, I think we can gradually figure things out and then formulate a detailed plan."

Chen Shan's words were relatively euphemistic; he was unfamiliar with the area and unaware of the enemy's troop strength.

Warfare is all about knowing yourself and your enemy, but right now he's completely clueless and can't offer any good ideas.

"Well, that place has been separated from the Xia Kingdom for decades. Not to mention those of you who joined the army later, even I am not familiar with it."

"In that case, I will have someone investigate thoroughly. Over the next few days, you should think about it and brainstorm together."

"Those civil officials in the imperial court are hoping their people will come out on top; we can't let them win this opportunity."

Within the Tiannan Army, half of the power was still controlled by civil officials.

Although Kong Qing is dead, the civil officials still maintain control over the Tiannan Army.

"The rest of you go back and think it over carefully. Chen Shan, you stay behind."

Nan Tu Rou spoke, and the others got up and left, leaving only Chen Shan behind.

"General, is there something you wish to say?"

Chen Shan looked at Nan Tu Rou. This woman wasn't as cold as when they first met.

We've fought side-by-side many times, so we're quite familiar with each other.

"My father asked me to tell you that if you want to overturn the verdict against the Xiao family army, this matter cannot be rushed."

"As for the matter of military merits, I must apologize. My father is new to the court and his voice is not yet very strong."

Hearing Nan Tu Rou's words, Chen Shan's lips curled up, and he laughed, "What's wrong? Your Highness seems quite concerned about your future son-in-law."

"It's such a small thing, why do you have to comfort me?"

"What, what future son-in-law! You, stop talking nonsense!" Nan Tu Rou's beautiful eyes widened, and even her tone of voice sounded nervous and flustered.

Since Chen Shan joined the Third Army Corps, through countless encounters and battles, Chen Shan's performance has indeed won over Nan Tu Rou.

They even found Chen Shan amazing, considering he came from a hunter background yet possessed such abilities.

It would be a lie to say it's not appealing.

Moreover, this applies to women like Nan Tu Rou who join the army.

"What nonsense! Didn't the general say that marriage should be between equals? I have more military achievements and a higher status, so why would I be afraid of not being able to achieve a marriage between equals?"

Chen Shan joked, but before he could finish speaking, Nan Tu Rou immediately glared at him: "Me? My family is a royal family with a different surname. What makes you think you can compare?"

Seeing Nan Tu Rou's arrogant expression, Chen Shan was both amused and exasperated; this woman was becoming quite arrogant.

"Don't worry, while I need military merits, I know when I should and shouldn't take them."

"Your Highness is new to the court, there's no need for you to fight for me. I don't want to be noticed too early."

"General, you don't need to worry. Since I am from the Third Army Corps, I will naturally not leave the Third Army Corps. After all, I can't stand the civil officials."

Chen Shan's words can be seen as a statement of his own stance.

Hearing Chen Shan's words, Nan Tu Rou's panic subsided somewhat, and she then looked at Chen Shan again.

"That woman? I heard you stayed and even let your wives get involved. You wouldn't do that, would you?"

"If you were to take this great Confucian scholar under your wing, it would have a significant impact on Confucianism."

Nan Tu Rou changed the subject and started talking about Xu Sijing.

There was a hint of dissatisfaction in his words.

"So what? Everyone loves beauty. I'm not a saint, and even saints aren't immune to it, are they?"

"As for what the general said, I didn't even think about it."

Chen Shan acted as if it were the most natural thing in the world, but before he knew it, Nan Tu Rou's face immediately turned cold.

"It really is so; you seem to be a lecherous fellow too!"

Nan Tu Rou's voice carried a hint of complaint.

"General, you are mistaken. I am not a lecherous man; I simply want to give them a home."

"Look at my four children. One is from my village, and the other three are all prisoners of the imperial court. If I don't give them a home, I don't need to say what will happen to them, do I?"

"As for this great scholar? Her situation isn't much better."

Chen Shan spoke each word carefully, as if he were praising his own achievements.

Nan Tu Rou couldn't help but roll her eyes at this.

"Yes, yes, does that mean I have to give you an award?"

Nan Tu Rou snorted.

Although Chen Shan's words were somewhat infuriating, upon closer examination, they made sense.

These days, it's already difficult for ordinary people to make ends meet even with just one wife.

Not to mention Chen Shan's situation.

"Besides, they are all equal wives; there is no distinction between wives and concubines, no difference in rank."

"I'm still quite democratic."

Chen Shan said this with great pride.

"democracy?"

Hearing words she had never heard before, Nan Tu Rou was somewhat bewildered.

However, Chen Shan did not explain.

This view is indeed somewhat inappropriate for the feudal era, and almost no one could accept it.

"In short, everyone is the same in my family."

"Fine, I'm not interested in your family at all. I'm just passing on a message."

"You'd better go back and think about it."

Nan Tu Rou didn't continue asking questions; if she did, she could foresee all sorts of strange and bizarre ideas from Chen Shan.

He was clearly not a Confucian scholar, yet he still spoke of principles.

It's a real headache.

Chen Shan shrugged, said nothing more, and got up to leave the general's mansion.