Chapter 359: with translation of chapter title

Qian Fugui's small problem made Yang Tiejiang fall silent for a while, then he softly said: "Young Master Qian, we are refugees who fled here, not coming to sell armor."

Qian Fugui's small problem made Yang Tiejiang fall silent for a while, then he softly said: "Young Master Qian, we are refugees who fled here, not coming to sell armor."

Qian Fugui's small problem made Yang Tiejiang fall silent for a while, then he softly said: "Young Master Qian, we are refugees who fled here, not coming to sell armor."

We need to keep punctuation similar? It's fine.

If it weren't for worrying about being intercepted by pursuing troops front and back, they would even find the armor on their own bodies burdensome; after all, armor is quite heavy, not suitable for crossing mountains and ridges, or for long journeys.

Translate: If it weren't for worrying about being intercepted by pursuing troops front and back, they would even find the set of armor on their own bodies burdensome, after all armor is quite heavy, not conducive to crossing mountains and ridges, long journeys.

If it weren't for worrying about being intercepted by pursuing troops front and back, they would even find the set of armor on their own bodies burdensome, after all armor is quite heavy, not conducive to crossing mountains and ridges, long journeys.

However, those who didn't come each have a set of armor.

Translation: However, those who didn't come each had a set of armor in their hands.

But they have no intention of getting involved in warfare again, so Yang Tiejiang naturally wouldn't mention that they possess armor.

Translation: But they had no intention of getting involved in warfare again, so Yang Tiejiang naturally wouldn't reveal that they possessed armor.

Since they want to be ordinary people, it's best not to reveal even a trace of that past, and to bury it completely.

Translation: Since they want to be ordinary people, it's best not to reveal even a hint, completely burying that past.

Qian Fugui felt a bit disappointed, "What a pity, what a pity—I still wanted to see what I would look like in armor, but I can't help feeling envious."

Translation: Qian Fugui felt a bit disappointed, "What a pity, what a pity, I still wanted to see what I would look like wearing armor, I can't help but envy."

After just a couple of low breaths, he suddenly fixed a fiery gaze on Yang Tiejiang: "Old Yang, you can definitely forge armor, right? The court is planning to abandon Lingnan Six Commanderies; we could be self-sufficient, forging our own armor—though it's illegal, surely no one would pursue it."

Translation: After just a couple of breaths of low spirits, he suddenly fixed a fiery gaze on Yang Tiejiang, "Old Yang, you definitely can forge armor, right? The court plans to abandon the Lingnan Six Commanderies; we can be self-sufficient, forging our own armor—though illegal, surely no one will investigate."

We need glossary: Lao Yang -> Lao Yang, Court -> Court, Lingnan Six Commanderies -> Lingnan Six Commanderies, Armor -> Armor.

Thus: "After just a couple of breaths of low spirits, he suddenly fixed a fiery gaze on Yang Tiejiang, 'Old Yang, you definitely can forge armor, right? The Court plans to abandon the Lingnan Six Commanderies; we can be self-sufficient, forging our own armor—though illegal, surely no one will investigate.'"

Yang Tiejiang nodded: "I really can, but forging armor is no easy task; with just my small workshop, I can at most make two or three sets a month. Moreover, I still have to fight."

Translation: Yang Tiejiang nodded, "I indeed can, but forging armor is no easy task; with just my little workshop, I can at most produce two or three sets a month. Moreover, I still have to fight."

Qian Fugui stepped forward to block Chen Wuji, saying sternly: "Deputy Commander, I think someone like Old Yang shouldn't be wasted on the battlefield; we should expand the workshop, forge military equipment—that's real strength!"

Translation: Qian Fugui stepped forward, blocking Chen Wuji's path, with a solemn expression he said: "Deputy Commander, I think someone like Old Yang shouldn't be wasted on the battlefield; we should expand the workshop and forge military equipment—that's also hard power!"

Qian Fugui stepped forward to block Chen Wuji, saying sternly: "Deputy Commander, I think someone like Old Yang shouldn't be wasted on the battlefield; we should expand the workshop, forge military equipment—that's real strength!"

Thus: "Qian Fugui stepped forward, blocking Chen Wuji's path, with a solemn expression he said: 'Deputy Commander, I think someone like Old Yang shouldn't be wasted on the battlefield; we should expand the workshop and forge military equipment—that's also hard power!'"

Chinese line.

Translation: "I'll handle the manpower; if really necessary, those old immortals of our family can go lend a hand."

They gave: "I'll handle the manpower; if really necessary, those Old Immortals of our family can go lend a hand."

Chinese line.

Translation: Chen Wuji blinked in surprise.

Chinese line.

Translation: This kid is truly filial to the extreme!

Chinese line.

Translation: For armor, he actually wants to drive out the old master at home to work.

We need glossary:... (English)

Thus: "For armor, he actually wants to drive out the Old Master at home to work."

Chinese line.

Translation: Could this be considered black-market labor, mistreating the elderly?

Chinese line.

Translation: "This matter indeed needs to be done, but not now," Chen Wuji said.

Chinese line.

Translation: "The war is stalemated; first settle the immediate matters, then consider others. The situation is unstable; if we don't deal with these external enemies, all our effort to set up a workshop might end up benefiting others."

Chinese line.

Translation: Speaking of this, Chen Wuji couldn't help but think of his livestock in Xishan Village.

We need glossary:... (English)

Thus: "Speaking of this, Chen Wuji couldn't help but think of his livestock in Xishan Village."

Chinese line.

Translation: So many heads, now they've all become a bargain for the Gu, Li, and Xue families.

They gave: "So many heads, damn, they've all become a bargain for the Gu, Li, and Xue families."

Chinese line.

Translation: Upon saying that, Qian Fugui's surging emotions finally calmed a bit, "Yeah, yeah, I was too impatient. Damn it, those dog officials of the Gu, Li, and Xue families—I'll definitely kill them."

We need to keep... (English)

Chinese line.

Translation: "What's there to hesitate about? Mobilize the troops!" Chen Wuji said.

Chinese line.

Translation: "Chen Baojia and Chen Wu Yin's two teams will guard the city; the rest will follow me out."

We need glossary:... (English)

Thus: "Chen Baojia and Chen Wu Yin's two teams will guard the city; the rest will follow me out."

Chinese line.

Translation: Qian Fugui's expression flickered with surprise, then he became fervent, "Go out and fight?"

Chinese line.

Translation: "Hmm."

Chinese line.

Translation: "Received!"

Chinese line.

Translation: Qian Fugui shouted loudly, then began noisily gathering the troops.

We need glossary:... (English)

Chinese line.

Translation: They had just returned from cleaning up the battlefield outside the city; the soldiers were resting in scattered groups, curiously discussing this newly appeared unit.

Chinese line.

Translation: In Qian Fugui's successive urgent calls, the soldiers quickly gathered together.

Chinese line.

Translation: Yang Tiejiang watched the leaping figure on the road, his expression somewhat strange, "I remember... he seemed like a rather steady person; why has he suddenly become like this?"

Chinese line.

Translation: "Doing other things he's indeed quite steady, but when it comes to war he gets a little crazy, probably out of extreme enthusiasm—I can't really explain it either," Chen Wuji said.

Chinese line.

Translation: This matter, he indeed can't quite explain it, nor can he figure it out.

Chinese line.

Translation: Besides enthusiasm, Chen Wuji truly can't think of a second reason.

Chinese line.

Translation: As the two were speaking, a figure in a scholar's robe, staggering in steps, quickly approached under Chen Li's leadership, greeting, "I've paid my respects, Deputy Commander."

We need glossary:... (English)

Thus: "As the two were speaking, a figure in a scholar's robe, staggering in steps, quickly approached under Chen Li's leadership, greeting, 'I've paid my respects, Deputy Commander Chen.'"

Chinese line.

Translation: "No need for formalities, Xiao Family Head," Chen Wuji nodded in greeting.

We need glossary:... (English)

Thus: "No need for formalities, Xiao Family Head," Chen Wuji nodded in greeting.

Chinese line.

Translation: The visitor was none other than Xiao Zong, the head of the Xiao family, who is passionate about various cultural creations.

We need glossary:... (English)

Thus: "The visitor was none other than Xiao Zong, the head of the Xiao Family, who is passionate about various cultural creations."

Chinese line.

Translation: After not seeing him for a few days, this uncle looks even more unkempt.

Chinese line.

Translation: His eye sockets were dark, several blisters on his lips, a crust of eye discharge at the corners of his eyes, his hair probably hadn't been washed in days, the greasy smell so strong that Chen Wuji could faintly smell it even standing two steps away.

Chinese line.

Translation: The Gu, Li, and Xue families were frantically conducting crazy harvesting outside the city, and Chen Wuji was also eager to thwart their plots; thus, besides stationing sufficient garrison troops inside the city, he needed to mobilize every available force.

We need to keep names:... (English)

Chinese line.

Translation: Although the Xiao Family's manpower is not large, it can still play a significant role.

We need glossary:... (English)

Thus: "Although the Xiao Family's manpower is not large, it can still play a significant role."

Chinese line.

Translation: However, the Xiao Family's manpower is all at their manor outside the city; since Xiao Zong, the family head, doesn't go, Chen Wuji can't command them, so he can only trouble Xiao Zong to come along.

We need glossary:... (English)

Chinese line.

Translation: "Leave the city!"

Chinese line.

Translation: Chen Wuji saw that the manpower was assembled, and there was no more unnecessary talk.

Chinese line.

Translation: Having fought many battles, there's fundamentally no need for extra talk.

Chinese line.

Translation: Mobilize the troops, and that's it—just get it done!

Chinese line.

Translation: To be safe, Chen Wuji still didn't go through the gate; instead, he led the soldiers down the city wall using ropes.

Chinese line.

Translation: The allied forces of the Gu, Li, and Xue families were ruthless toward civilians and even harsher toward their own people.

Chinese line.

Translation: When besieging a city, they completely disregarded their own losses, madly filling the ranks with human lives to the death.

Chinese line.

Translation: Chen Wuji worried they might come again in a swarm.

Chinese line.

Translation: With the garrison forces currently left in the city, if the gate were breached, they definitely couldn't hold.

Chinese line.

Translation: It's better to temporarily fill the gate.

Chinese line.

Translation: Although going in and out is inconvenient for everyone, at least it preserves a chance of victory and eliminates the possibility of the enemy breaking through the gate.

Chinese line.

Translation: "Deputy Commander, how should we fight this battle?" Qian Fugui asked eagerly as soon as they left the city.

We need glossary:... (English)

Chinese line.

Translation: "First go to the Xiao Family."

Chinese line.

Translation: Chen Wuji said while glancing at Xiao Zong not far away, who was muttering to himself, unknown what he was murmuring.

We need glossary:... (English)

Thus: "Chen Wuji said while glancing at Xiao Zong not far away, who was muttering to himself, unknown what he was murmuring."

Chinese line.

Translation: Although Xiao Zong kept saying their Xiao Family would surely be fine, he still had a bad premonition.

Chinese line.

Translation: With the Gu, Li, and Xue families so frenzied, how could they possibly let off such a big nest as the Xiao Family?

Chinese line.

Translation: If it were him, he would definitely strike first at this neighbor whose allegiance is unknown.

Chinese line.

Translation: Chen Wuji had already reminded him of this earlier, but Xiao Zong spoke with such certainty, completely doubting no such possibility; saying it again now is pointless, let's see first and then talk.

Chinese line.

Translation: The Xiao Family's manor is called Xiao Jia Ji, a flat and fertile tract of land.

We need glossary:... (English)

Thus: "The Xiao Family's Zhuangzi is called Xiao Jia Ji, a flat and fertile tract of land."

Chinese line.

Translation: Strictly speaking, the places where these great families reside are all good locations.

Most are near water sources, with flat terrain and fertile land.

... except the Chen clan.

The Chen family's ancestors were very versed in military strategy, and those who understand military strategy generally know the geography of mountains and rivers.

But the place they chose sometimes leaves Chen Wuji truly at a loss for words.

I have no idea what they were thinking back then.

On the way to Xiao Jia Ji, Chen Wuji was sending out people as he walked.

When waiting to approach Xiao Jia Ji, Chen Wuji had only himself, Xiao Zong, Qian Fugui, as well as Chen Erniu, Chen Li, and these six people beside him.

Yang Tiejiang temporarily commanded the Personal Guard Camp, setting an ambush two li away, while Qian Yong was five li away.

Wu Bu Yong then split into several groups, roaming the area between Yang Tiejiang and Qian Yong.

The scouts were even more widespread along the way, radiating outward to the surroundings.

Although Chen Wuji knew that the Gu-Li-Xue alliance army was frantically harvesting civilians, he lacked their exact location; he now urgently needed detailed intelligence to find a breakthrough.