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Lin Kai: ?

"This wasn't mentioned in the intelligence report... How do you know?"

Lin Kai looked at Cui Ji in surprise.

Lin Kai thought it was quite normal for military governors to be related by marriage, but he was curious why he didn't know this.

"When the military governor of Dongping Prefecture married his daughter to Yan Taiping, my lord went to congratulate him, and I accompanied him at that time."

"I thought Master had spoken to Young Master about this, so I didn't mention it... I deserve to die..."

Shrinking his neck, Choi Ki spoke cautiously.

Lin Kai did not speak.

He just felt he might need to be more cautious.

According to his intelligence, the military governor of Dongping Prefecture had an army of 300,000.

Borrowing troops is already commonplace in female-oriented online novels, but if you add the element of a father-in-law/son-in-law relationship... they might actually be able to borrow 300,000 troops...

But there's no need to be too cautious.

after all……

"Let's continue marching."

Lin Kai glanced at Cui Ji and spoke calmly.

...

Three hundred thousand versus five thousand—that's a number that represents a significant advantage.

But if these 300,000 soldiers were native female residents, then it would be a different story.

Lin Kai believes that any battle loss rate exceeding 10% counts as a failed operation!

However, after walking another 70 miles or so.

It's past midnight.

"Hmm? The military governor of Dongping Prefecture is a fickle and unreliable man?"

Standing on a large rock on the hill, Lin Kai turned his head to look at Cui Ji, his expression changing slightly.

Aren't the fickle, petty characters in female-oriented online novels just superhumans? Aren't they just normal people?

Holy crap, a legitimate military governor with 300,000 troops?

"Yes, the master mentioned Jiang Kun by chance before, and he looked at him with disdain."

Choi Ki nodded.

"What exactly is the situation?"

Lin Kai's heart sank again.

"Jiang Kun's ancestors were born during the reign of Emperor Zhaozong of the Daqian Dynasty, and their ancestors were salt smugglers for generations."

"Later, Jiang Kun's ancestors grew bigger and bigger and gradually became the richest in Dongping Prefecture. So Emperor Zhaozong of the Great Qian Dynasty married his princess to him, hoping to become in-laws."

Choi Ki scratched his head and thought for a moment.

Lin Kai: ?

"Jiang Kun's ancestor saw through Emperor Zhaozong's true intention of seizing wealth, so on the wedding day, he killed the princess in front of all the guests, and the next day he led 300 strong men under his command to attack the capital of Dongping Prefecture..."

"Afterwards, under his command, news of the fall of Dongping Prefecture reached the capital. Emperor Zhaozong immediately vomited blood and then knelt in front of the Imperial Ancestral Temple for a whole night before hanging himself."

Unaware of Lin Kai's expression, Cui Ji continued speaking.

Lin Kai: ? ? ?

"Afterwards, Emperor Lingzong ascended the throne, acknowledged the identity of Jiang Kun's ancestor as the military governor of Dongping Prefecture, and promised to marry his second and third princesses to him."

"Jiang Kun's ancestors agreed and compensated Da Qian with 200 million taels of gold as compensation for their past mistakes."

Choi Ki thought for a moment.

Lin Kai: ...

"The two sides lived in peace for thirty years."

"The day after Jiang Kun's ancestor passed away, his son, who was also Jiang Kun's grandfather, not only failed to observe mourning, but also invited female singers from the southern barbarians to openly indulge in pleasure."

Seeing this, his mother, the third princess, flew into a rage and slapped him hard.

"This action angered Jiang Kun's grandfather, who then launched a rebellion after killing the Third Princess, proclaiming himself the Prince of Dongping and openly opposing the Great Qian Dynasty."

"Emperor Lingzong had no choice but to send Li Taizu, who was then the Commander of the Palace Guard, to lead troops to suppress the rebellion."

"Le Thai To's brilliant feat of massacring 5000 infantrymen with 30000 cavalrymen shocked the world, and even Chiang Kun's grandfather had to beg for mercy."

"After the establishment of the Dali Kingdom, Jiang Kun's grandfather requested to resign as the military governor of Dongping Prefecture, which was granted by Emperor Taizu of the Li Kingdom. As a result, Jiang Kun's family became salt smugglers again."

"But things are unpredictable. In the thirteenth year of Emperor Taizu's reign, Jiang Kun's father married the fourth princess of the Southern Barbarians. After obtaining sufficient troops, he openly raised an army, proclaimed himself the military governor of Dongping Prefecture, and forced Dali to recognize the status of the military governor."

"This move shocked the world. The enraged Emperor Taizu led an army of 50 men to Dongping Prefecture."

"Upon seeing the arrival of Emperor Taizu, Jiang Kun's father committed suicide out of fear of punishment. Emperor Taizu, having calmed his anger, ordered the death of the Fourth Princess of the Southern Barbarians. However, considering that Jiang Kun was still young, he did not completely exterminate Jiang Kun."

"In the early years of Emperor Renzong's reign, considering that Emperor Taizu's methods were too ruthless and involved too much killing, he granted a general amnesty and allowed each prefecture to keep half of its tax revenue for its own use."

"His original intention was good, but Jiang Kun saw an opportunity and secretly recruited soldiers and built up his strength. In the tenth year of Emperor Renzong's reign, Jiang Kun openly raised an army and demanded that Dali recognize the status of the military governor."

Choi Ki began to speak as he recalled the events.

But Lin Kai remained silent, his lips twitching occasionally.

"The uprising was for power... The wife of the rebellious military governor was executed, but the governor's son was spared... Hmm, this is very much a female-oriented novel..."

"But the style of Jiang Kun and his ancestors doesn't quite seem like that of a female-oriented online novel..."

Lin Kai rubbed his temples, feeling a bit conflicted.

So, a governor with a female-oriented mindset, but not many?

Moreover, there was one thing that puzzled Lin Kai.

How could the Yan family, whose ancestors had been loyal to Dali for three generations, be related to the Jiang family by marriage?

Is it possible that even loyalty in female-oriented content is just lip service?

Thinking of this.

"Luckily, I have the conquest system!"

"Thank goodness for the gold provided by the system! It allows me to continuously train assassins!"

Lin Kai was startled.

...

But regardless of the circumstances, it's clear that this military governor's female-oriented mind isn't very deep.

Lin Kai's marching speed slowed down again.

Better safe than sorry; it's always better than being tricked.

Not only did he have to scout and explore every two hours, but when he encountered mountain streams or other terrain features, Lin Kai would simply go around them.

This resulted in Lin Kai not setting foot on Dongping Prefecture's territory until late afternoon on the fourth day.

Upon entering Dongping Prefecture, Lin Kai's first target was Yongning City.

Because, judging from the map...

Lin Kai had no choice.

I looked at the lake not far in front of me.

"Send out a team of scouts to check the water level and the wind direction on the water."

Lin Kai turned his head to look at the captain next to him.

If you can build a bridge, then build one; if you can't, then find a way around it.

Sigh, after hearing about Jiang Kun's "extraordinary personality," I've become extremely cautious during my marches...

"Yes, sir!"

The captain bowed and agreed.

Then the captain turned around and ran in another direction.

Watching the captain's departing figure.

"Although I suspect that even if Jiang Kun were a normal person, he wouldn't be much more normal..."

"But I am, after all, the commander-in-chief, and I am still responsible for the lives of my soldiers..."

After thinking for a moment, Lin Kai shook his head and turned around.

Alright, let's find some high ground first and see what the wind direction is like, whether it's suitable for combat...

After searching for three incense sticks, we finally found a small earthen mound in the northeast.

I just stepped onto it.

"Come and catch me!"

"Hehe~ You're so clumsy~ You can't even wash it clean~"

"This lake water is so cool~ I wish it could stay this comfortable forever~"

A series of sweet, melodious voices reached Lin Kai's ears.

Upon hearing this voice, Lin Kai raised his eyebrows and turned his head.

next moment.

"?"

Lin Kai was stunned by what he saw.

In his gaze.

There were thousands of female soldiers splashing and swimming back and forth on the lake near the opposite shore, while on the shore, there were mountains of armor piled up.

Further on.

They were male soldiers standing with their backs to the shore.

...

Lin Kai watched this scene with a look of astonishment and disbelief.

the other side.

"Sisters, so much time has passed, and we're only just arriving at Yongning City. Isn't that a bit...?"

A female soldier bathing in the lake spoke with a worried expression.

But she only got halfway through her sentence.

"This is perfectly normal, okay? Marching 1000 li in 20 days is already a very fast pace!"

"Exactly! If we subtract the time we need to apply makeup and powder, and then subtract the time we need to eat and sleep, we'd be lucky to march for two hours a day!"

"General Qi hasn't said anything yet, what are you worried about?"

"Exactly! Besides, Brother Chang'an is tall and handsome. If he personally takes action, suppressing Lin Kai would be a piece of cake!"

"I think so too. Maybe Brother Chang'an is just being considerate of us~"

The women in the lake raised their eyebrows in anger.

That was the last sentence.

"We finally have that bitch Yan Moxi away, and now you're interfering with us again?"

"What a disgrace to women! Bah!"

A delicate shout rang out.

The last word fell.

"Snapped!"

A crisp, loud slap rang out.

While they were wrestling in the lake near the shore.

Inside the commander's tent, about two miles ahead.

"General, the Earl previously instructed us to go to Dongping Prefecture to borrow troops."

"It's been over twenty days now, and we've only just reached the outskirts of Yongning City? If the Marquis knew, wouldn't he be furious?"

A soldier dressed in light silver armor looked at the man sitting in the main seat in front of him, his face full of worry.

After the lieutenant finished speaking...

"Yes, General, the Earl ordered us to borrow troops from Dongping Prefecture, but what has become of it now?"

"Those female generals not only had to spend an hour every day applying rouge and powder, but they also frequently complained that the sun was too strong and they needed to reapply their rouge and powder..."

"Moreover, even though we didn't carry much food, those female generals would distribute the food to the poor people every time they passed through villages and towns, and they wouldn't even leave out stray cats and dogs..."

"The grain officer tried to stop these women several times, but each time they retorted with 'So what?'... On several occasions, the grain officer was almost beaten up..."

"General, say something! You really don't plan to do anything about these female generals?"

Inside the command tent, soldiers in armor spoke one after another, their expressions filled with excitement.

just.

Watching the scene unfold with such fervor, his gaze swept over the faces of the soldiers again and again.

But the man in the blue robe sitting in the main seat remained silent.

It wasn't until after half a cup of tea.

The last soldier's complaint faded away.

"Please don't forget, everyone. The Earl is the one who cares for and is most considerate of women."

"Do you think the Earl gave me any specific instructions before I took command of the troops?"

The man in the blue robe picked up the teacup that had been brewed beside him and snorted coldly.

"Besides, we men already enjoy many advantages."

"Is it not even right for a grown man to be tolerant of a woman?"