Chapter 423

Xu Zengyi

Thus Xu Zengyi.

Zhang Lao

Merciful Aid Studio

Zhang Lao, Merciful Aid Studio, Gu Wenjie, Wenjie

Lao Kong

Old Master

"The method you spoke of, does it require relying on Zhang Lao's strength?" Chen Wuji asked.

No new.

"This is the most direct method and can quickly inflict heavy damage on Gu Wenjie; if Zhang Lao does not agree, I still have other methods prepared for the lord here."

"If Gu Wenjie wants to play despicable tricks, we'll just play along with him—Rivers and Lakes tactics, despicable tricks, I also know a bit."

Yunan City

Three Origins County and Peaceful Far County

troops

"I was just about to discuss this matter with the two of you." Chen Wuji smiled.

It was also a coincidence; everything he wanted to say had been brought up first by Xu Zengyi.

The strategist's brain really isn't just for show.

Don't look at them always playing in the mud; their minds have all the conditions and regulations laid out clearly.

secret agent, Lu Ping'an, Gu Wenjie

Personal Guard Lìng

Personal Guard Lìng

Cavalry

This battle should not be prolonged too long, otherwise it is easy to encounter unexpected complications.

Xu Zengyi nodded, "Since it's a quick battle, why not have the lord press the entire army forward? It's also a good chance to drill our troops; the new army is just formed and needs the baptism of war."

"Our forces are sufficient for this battle, and we also have cavalry and the fully armored Personal Guard battalion; it's completely a case of overwhelming the weak, suitable for training troops."

Yang Tiejiang

Chen Wuji went along with the flow, "Then let's listen to the teacher."

First settle these troublesome fellows, take control of San Yuan and Ning Yuan, then slowly play with Gu Wenjie.

… (ellipsis) - not a named entity.

Qian Fugui

Qian Fugui, who loves being the vanguard, again served as vanguard, also taking charge of escorting grain and fodder.

Since ancient times, before Bīngmǎ moves, grain and fodder go first.

According to the scout's latest report, the enemy forces in San Yuan and Ning Yuan have successfully met in Yellow Mud Village, San Yuan County, are now resting, and will likely cross the county borders in about two days, advancing to the Four Virtues Township of Yunan.

Four Virtuous Township, Yunan County

Yellow Mud Village

Wild Mountain Settlement, Qian Fugui

As his troops were preparing in full swing, Chen Wuji carried the smoked deer leg he had made himself earlier and some mountain delicacies into Ci Ji Hall.

"Senior brother, quick look, how is my sword?"

Xiaoyu

After not seeing him for several days, this kid suddenly changed his attire.

Xiaoyu, who originally dressed as an ordinary servant, now wore a tattered straw hat on his head, and on his back carried a large sword whose scabbard was wrapped in torn cloth in many places, making the sword itself look equally tattered.

"Are you switching professions to become a swordsman? Not studying medicine anymore?" Chen Wuji asked with a smile.

Xiaoyu grinned foolishly, "I still have to learn; if I don't study medicine, Master will surely beat me to death."

"But being a swordsman doesn't interfere with my medical studies; the great swordsman serves the country and the people, and the great physician likewise serves the country and the people—these were Master's words."

Chen Wuji took the broad-backed great sword, "Master doesn't object?"

"Master hasn't been around these past few days." Xiaoyu said softly.

"I just want to ask Senior Brother to help me think it over—do I understand Master's words correctly? If I bring up this reason, Master shouldn't hit me, right? These are Master's own words; he can't go back on them."

"If you can take off that tattered straw hat on your head, I can guarantee you'll get hit less!" Chen Wuji said.

Whether Xiaoyu will get beaten for being a swordsman, Chen Wuji isn't sure, but given his antics in the Medical Clinic, he's definitely in for a thrashing.

Xiaoyu felt somewhat reluctant, "I put a lot of thought into this, it's just a straw hat—surely not that bad, Senior Brother?"

"If you don't believe me, you can try."

"Well... I'll take it off then, and put it back on when I go out."

Chen Wuji smiled and asked, "Where did Master go?"

Broad Origin Prefecture, Lao Kong

No new.

Guangyuan Prefecture is somewhat distant from Yunan; Old Master's trip will likely take about a month. After a moment's thought he asked, "Do you have a detailed address? I have some things I want to ask Master."

Xiaoyu shook his head, "Master didn't say much to me; Senior Brother, what do you want to ask?"

"I just want to ask Master for a prescription." Chen Wuji told a lie.

Regarding the matters concerning Zhang Lao and Ci Ji Hall, even if Xiaoyu knew, Chen Wuji had no intention of asking him.

It wouldn't be appropriate to bypass Zhang Lao and ask Xiaoyu directly.

Xiaoyu helplessly shook his head, "Then there's nothing to be done; Senior Brother, you probably can only wait for Master to come back before speaking. When Old Master left, he only said he was going to Guangyuan Prefecture to visit friends, leaving not a single extra word—I guess there's nowhere to guess."

"If Senior Brother is in a hurry, you could send someone on a fast horse to Guangyuan Prefecture to inquire; Master also has some reputation there, so quite a few people would know."

Chen Wuji waved his hand, "Forget it, I'm not in a hurry either; let's wait until Master returns to talk."

"Oh, since you're not in a hurry, Senior Brother, quickly help me check how this sword is!" Xiaoyu urged, "I've poured all my savings into it; if the sword isn't that good, I'll surely chop that swindler to death."

Only then did Chen Wuji examine the sword in his hand.

Chen Family

He unexpectedly discovered that this was not a toy sword Xiaoyu was playing with, but a genuine treasure sword, and moreover an aged ancient sword.

To say its value is worth a city is an exaggeration, but its price is certainly not cheap.

"How many taels of silver did you spend buying it?" Chen Wuji asked.

How many taels? Senior brother, I spent a full one hundred forty taels on this sword!