Chapter 479

However, it's not easy for Zhang Ren to find a pastime; let him enjoy himself for a few days, he'll be busy again soon. Chen Wuji said with a smile.

Named entities: Zhang Ren – glossary: Zhang Ren. Chen Wuji. Also maybe Zhang Ren is father-in-law. Use Zhang Ren.

He had just been lying there comfortably when he suddenly realized he hadn't seen his neighbor Xiao Zong since yesterday, prompting the question.

Named: Xiao Zong. Also maybe 'he' refers to Chen Wuji but not needed.

Since Zhang Ren also knows how to relax, let him enjoy himself and unwind.

Named: Zhang Ren.

It's not easy to get this research enthusiast to do such a thing; it's quite rare.

No named entities? 'Research enthusiast' is descriptive, not a name. So none.

Xiao Yuji snapped, 'He's already been living in that kind of place for several days—how can you still support him? Husband, I'm not joking; my father really could pull off marrying a courtesan. By then… it seems not just me who will be shouting.'

Named: Xiao Yuji. Also 'my father' refers to her father? Not a named entity. 'Courtesan' is generic.

It's fine, I won't shout. Chen Wuji really didn't care about it.

Named: Chen Wuji.

What Qin Feng is looking for is none other than a courtesan.

Named: Qin Feng. Also 'courtesan' is generic.

Xiao Yuji glanced at Chen Wuji annoyed and said, 'Husband, I have a question: why do you men all like courtesans? Shouldn't it be better to marry one?'

Named: Xiao Yuji, Chen Wuji.

First of all, I've never actually been to that kind of place, but I can tell you why everyone loves going there. Chen Wuji said, 'It's fun—you can find something different every day, switch to another place if this one doesn't work out, be a groom every day with a different bride each time; that's definitely exciting.'

Named: Chen Wuji.

Xiao Yuji looked skeptical and said, 'Husband, actually even if you went, we couldn't stop you.'

Named: Xiao Yuji.

I don't have the time—just dealing with you guys is wearing me out; do I really have time to go there? Chen Wuji lay back in the recliner, 'Don't think you're setting a trap for me; although I've never been to a brothel, I'm sure that place isn't nearly as fun as you guys make it out to be.'

Named: Chen Wuji.

Xiao Yuji blushed and slapped Chen Wuji in annoyance, 'What are you saying in broad daylight? Have no shame.'

Named: Xiao Yuji, Chen Wuji.

Chen Wuji tilted his head and smirked, 'Even in broad daylight I'm thinking of doing something—can you think of a way to get those two out of the way?'

Named: Chen Wuji.

No way, I'll talk about it later. Xiao Yuji huffed arrogantly.

Named: Xiao Yuji.

Daytime is fun!

No named.

Fun… it's just that, I feel embarrassed during the day.

No named.

You've been hanging out with Lao Qin for so long—how can you still say the word 'embarrassed'?

Named: Lao Qin.

Who is Lao Qin?

Named: Lao Qin

Zan Hong!

How are you giving her another nickname again?

In different situations, use different titles; say whatever comes to mind—what's the problem?

…… Xiao Yuji rolled her eyes upward, exasperated.

No matter how long I hang out with Zan Hong, I'm still me; I could never become that little slut. Her shamelessness is her own business, and I… I just don't have the nerve to do something like that.

Actually, the nickname Lao Qin really rolls off the tongue better than Zan Hong.

Chen Wuji immediately agreed, "Then from now on we'll call her Lao Qin, haha."

Just as they were speaking, speak of Cao Cao and Cao Cao appears.

Qin Zan Hong, dressed in tight-fitting gear, held a sword and entered through the moon gate with vigorous bearing.

Yo, Commander, why are you lounging here basking in the sun today? All the relief work is settled? Zan Hong Qin said with a smile, walking over and naturally leaning on the arm of Chen Wuji's chair.

Pretty much, as a Commander I ought to look the part; I can't be running around like a reckless daredevil all day. When the time comes, I should let subordinates make their own decisions instead of spelling out every detail for them. Chen Wuji said offhandedly.

Zan Hong Qin chuckled, not exposing Chen Wuji's feigned nonchalance, "News has come from Guangyuan Prefecture: Gu Wenjie has successfully taken Guangyuan City, the largest city in Guangyuan Prefecture; our side scored a minor victory."

Gu Wenjie this useless bum—after all these days, he's only just taken Guangyuan? Chen Wuji muttered dissatisfiedly; with three thousand troops, plus the sinister old Snake Staff Weng personally overseeing things, it still took over ten days to secure the seat of Guangyuan Prefecture.

Mr. Xu has been running amok in Guangyuan lately, pulling out all the stops; if it weren't for Gu Wenjie's numerical advantage, who would end up controlling Guangyuan Prefecture would still be up for debate. Zan Hong Qin said.

Chen Wuji looked up, "You just said the minor victory was Mr. Xu's doing? Explain in detail!"

This minor victory was won by Chen Wu Yin leading the cavalry; it's not really related to Mr. Xu. Let me first talk about the victory, then about Mr. Xu. Zan Hong Qin said.

Fine, go ahead one by one. Chen Wuji nodded.

He had already given Chen Wu Yin authority when he took over Hezhou, letting him go to Guangyuan Prefecture to graze horses and hunt.

Chen Wu Yin pursued Gu Wenjie for three days, failed to catch him, rested a day, then led his troops straight to Guangyuan Prefecture.

Zan Hong Qin shifted her rounded, pert buttocks back, pressing them against Chen Wuji's waist, and continued: "Chen Wu Yin led his forces on a wide circuit around Guangyuan Prefecture, then zeroed in on the envoy detachment Gu Wenjie sent out, wiping them out completely. He seems to have grasped the essence of your warfare, setting up a victory monument three li below Guangyuan City."

Chen Wuji instantly lost interest, "I thought we'd done something big, just killed a few envoys? That counts as a minor victory? Can a mere envoy detachment really merit a victory monument?"

That envoy detachment was a force of three hundred elite troops. Zan Hong Qin said.

Chen Wuji nodded in satisfaction, "That's passable, though it's indeed just a minor victory. Gu Wenjie's elite forces are nothing special—eight hundred cavalry versus three hundred infantry; as long as Chen Wu Yin isn't recklessly arrogant, there should be no real doubt."

What does Gu Wenjie mean by sending such a huge envoy detachment? What is he trying to do?

For the cities of Wuyi and Wushan! Zan Hong Qin said.

Mr. Xu is currently in Wuyi City; according to my spies, the whole city has already turned to our side, though usable forces are few—less than a thousand. Zan Hong Qin said.

Before Gu Wenjie arrived in Guangyuan, Mr. Xu had been in Guangyuan City the whole time; his stay there was truly eventful. Although Guangyuan's forces were already scarce, after Mr. Xu entered the city they quickly fractured into a dozen factions that constantly allied and betrayed each other, with slaughter every day. Zan Hong Qin said.

As for exactly what Mr. Xu did, my spies' insight is limited—I can't figure it out, nor can I tell what he's ultimately aiming for. Anyway, before Gu Wenjie entered the city, Guangyuan Prefecture had only a couple thousand troops left, split into four factions, and the rest were all slaughtered. Zan Hong Qin said.

It's also because the defending forces were limited and split into four directions that gave Gu Wenjie an opening; otherwise, even with three thousand troops, he shouldn't have been able to take Guangyuan, which was garrisoned by two thousand troops. Zan Hong Qin said.

Chen Wuji chuckled, "Mr. Xu being called a Poisonist isn't without reason."