Chapter 151 (1/2)
Chapter 151
Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Chu Qiao widened her eyes and said, ”You still want to rebut!”
”No, no,” Yan Xun replied apologetically. ”I was speaking nonsense. I talk too much. General Chu, please don't hold it against me.”
Chu Qiao sneered, indicating that she spared him.
Yan Xun laughed heartily. The soldiers looked at them, not knowing why the both of them could discuss military affairs so intensely. They nodded in agreement one instant while gesturing articulately the other. Did General Chu decide to assassinate the Xia Emperor at Zhen Huang City?
”Be careful. Swords have no eyes on the battlefield. Don't put yourself in danger.” No matter how strong a woman was, when faced with certain situations, she would worry endlessly. Just like presently, knowing that she would not be following him, she started to nag incessantly again.
”Yes, I know.” Yan Xun nodded honestly, with a good attitude.
”Although Mister Wu is in charge of the First Army, relations are complicated inside. The Da Tong Guild has considerable influence there. You must be careful and guard against internal politics.”
”Don't worry, I remember this.”
”Meilin Pass is near the north. It's cold. You're sick. Keep warm, wear more clothes, cover yourself with more blankets at night. Remember to take your medicine.”
”Alright, I'll take note of that.”
”When you sleep, put a basin of water beside your bed. You cough a lot. The smoke from the fireplace is not healthy for you.”
”Yes, I'll remember that.”
”Regarding the deal with the Quanrong people, let other people handle it for you. Don't do it yourself. We don't understand them well. Take precautions against them.”
”Don't worry.”
”Remember to write to me every day. If I don't hear from you for three days, I will head to Meilin Pass to find you.”
The man replied weakly, ”Even if I die, I will write to inform you first.”
The woman panicked. ”Die? If you say any more, I will pack up and follow you!”
Yan Xun retorted hurriedly, ”I'm speaking nonsense. I'm a sinner. AhChu, if you drone on, the sky will turn dark.”
”What's wrong with that? You can leave tomorrow if the sky is dark now.”
Yan Xun was on the verge of tears, but he could only oblige helplessly, not daring to object.
”How many coats did you bring?”
”Five.”
”Boots? There's snow everywhere. It will melt with the fire. Don't wear boots that are wet.”
”Yes, I know.”
”Heat packs? How many? Is it enough?”
”AhChu.” Yan Xun was vexed. ”You packed for me.”
”Oh? Really? I forgot.” Chu Qiao's attitude was frank. ”Let me see, did you bring your knee guards? Check. Enough socks? Oh, you brought 80 pairs. Hats? Alright. It's made of bear skin. I sewed on a layer of fox skin in front.”
Chu Qiao took out the luggage on the carriage and put it on the ground. She squatted on the ground and flipped through its contents. After a while, she seemingly thought of something. She jumped up and asked loudly, ”Is there enough charcoal? I'll load a full carriage for you.”
Yan Xun replied weakly, ”It's enough. AhChu, it's enough. Don't worry. Our troops are lined up along the way. Even if it's not enough, I can get some from them.”
”How is that alright?” Chu Qiao frowned. ”We use charcoal made from white sandalwood. It produces the least smoke. The troops use charcoal made from soil. It produces a lot of smoke. It hurts your respiratory system.”
Before Yan Xun had time to stop her, Chu Qiao ordered the servant behind them, ”You. Yes, you. Come here. Go to the Military Supplies Department and fill two carriages with charcoal. Remember, it's the charcoal made from white sandalwood. Be quick. This concerns the life and death of our army. Your Highness trusts you, that's why he told you to do the job. You'd better complete it in the fastest time possible, understand? Yan Bei will remember you for your loyalty.”
The soldier's face turned red with excitement. He suppressed his emotions for a long while, before bowing forcefully and shouting, ”All for Yan Bei!” Finishing his words, he sprinted away. Although he did not know what filling two carriages with charcoal had to do with the life and death of Yan Bei's army, he knew that General Chu was a shrewd tactician, a genius. Any instructions given by her carried a deep motive within. The soldier believed that in future battles, the two carriages of charcoal would be decisive as to whether the army experienced victory or defeat. Hence, he set out to his task with passion, getting so excited to the point where he forgot to ride on his horse.
The sun was high up in the sky. On the snowy plains, the two of them reluctantly said their goodbyes.
”Yan Xun, be careful. It's going to be dangerous. You must guard everyone beside you.”
Yan Xun nodded and replied, ”I know. You too. When I'm not here, people might bully you. Just remember their name and don't clash with them. When I'm back, I'll deal with them one by one.”