Chapter 623

Chen Wuji and Hu Bu Gui. Perhaps 'Hu Bu Gui' is a name.

'Here!' is not a name.

The map was quickly brought over and hung on the wall.

The map made of cowhide was uneven from being altered, but every mountain, river, and road drawn on it is currently the most true and accurate.

Qin Zhanhong is missing from the glossary. The text refers to Qin Zhanhong and her subordinate agents. Qin Zhanhong is a person's name that should be added. 'Agent' is not a name. Therefore, add Qin Zhanhong.

'General Hu' refers to Hu Bu Gui. It is a title, not a new name.

Nan Jun (Southern Commandery) and Zhong Qiang.

This is the strongest neighbor Chen Wuji currently faces.

Zhong Qiang is a large tribe renowned for its bravery and skill in battle, venerating death.

The legendary figure Da Yu and Zhong Qiang.

Nan Jun (Southern Commandery), Yushan Prefecture, and Ning'an Prefecture (which is not in the glossary and should be added).

Yushan Prefecture.

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The Qiang people and Yushan Prefecture.

Chen Wuji could only understand that they intentionally treat Yushan Prefecture as a frontline battlefield, merely holding it temporarily; if war breaks out, their Bīngmǎ can surge in from the rear and drag the battlefield into Yushan Prefecture.

Besides that, he truly could not think of any other reason to explain why the Qiang People do this.

Dingzhou, Yushan Prefecture, lofty mountains (not a name), the Zhong Qiang Zhetong Clan, and Yushan Prefecture again.

"Is this route difficult for cavalry?" Chen Wuji asked.

Hu Bu Gui nodded, "Some sections here require climbing steep cliffs; cavalry indeed finds it difficult."

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Yushan Prefecture.

Chen Wuji shook his head, "With such a vast battlefield, we cannot abandon cavalry."

Of the Bīngmǎ he brought this time, nearly half are cavalry; against the Qiang People, cavalry advantage is greater, and we cannot discard this strong card just because of a few small roads.

Military Governor (Military Governor? Actually "Military Governor" short for Military Governor? It's a title; we have Military Governor as glossary term. So "Military Governor" refers to Military Governor. Not new.)

"Several thousand—do you think that's many or few?" Chen Wuji countered.

'Nan Jun various prefectures' refers to all prefectures under Nan Jun, which is not a new name.

"Several thousand cavalry—such an advantage truly cannot be lost; those small paths probably won't work, since the Qiang People are all soldiers, entering Yushan Prefecture will surely be discovered. Discovery would lose the meaning of surprise and easily trap our army in those vast mountains."

Military Governor and Deputy General.

Chen Wuji raised his hand, "Your troops haven't even set out from Qingzhou; let's pause this battle for now, don't rush into the fray—later you'll have plenty of fights you want."

"It takes at least ten days for the Bīngmǎ to reach Dingbian, and after returning you might need some training; you can't just throw them onto the battlefield unless you're determined to lose—round trip, that's at least about a month, which we don't have."

Hu Bu Gui felt somewhat unwilling, "Military Governor, I can temporarily take Dingzhou's troops; I'm familiar with them."

"Because of those corrupt officials in court, I rarely get to openly lead them against the Qiang People. Although I know saying this is untimely and presumptuous, please, Military Governor, give us this chance to fight the Qiang People openly and honorably."

Chen Wuji took a sip of tea, "Yushan Prefecture actually has few Qiang People; mostly they are the Qiang People's lackeys. I can agree to your request, but you must realize that saying this now is indeed somewhat taboo."

Hu Bu Gui suddenly fell silent, "I didn't mean anything else……"

"I know, so I agree—go ahead!" Chen Wuji said, "I've agreed to the matter, but I must also make clear to you that this account cannot be left vague."

Hu Bu Gui hesitated for a long time before asking again, "Military Governor, are we going to attack Zhong Qiang next?"

"We'll fight them all; our modest strength now is enough to support two, even three fronts." Chen Wuji said, "I want Zhong Qiang, this eager neighbor, to contribute some cattle, sheep, and mules—this battle will definitely be fought."

"Then… does it need a month?" Hu Bu Gui asked.

That remark almost left Chen Wuji puzzled; he smiled and said, "I understand your meaning—one month is definitely needed. Even if we only take two or three days to capture Yushan Prefecture, rear supply and restoring the prefecture's livelihood certainly require a month."

"How about this: I'll allow you to pick three hundred personal troops from Dingzhou to join the battle for Yushan Prefecture."

Hu Bu Gui's expression brightened, he gave a slight smile, "Thank you, Military Governor, for your leniency."

"No need for pleasantries—you're a genuine person, and I won't let you feel slighted." Chen Wuji said sincerely, "Although I hold the post of Military Governor, everything can still be discussed; I rarely have absolute authority here."

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Chen Wuji chuckled, "Really strange—why does everyone want to be the vanguard?"

There must be something wrong with the feng shui here; otherwise, nobody would all be like this.

'Various generals' is a general term, not a specific name.

"Just a few days ago they fought over being vanguard; I thought you'd be different, but you're even more eager than they are." Chen Wuji laughed, "They haven't even thought about vying to be the vanguard against the Qiang People, yet you've already arrived."

Hu Bu Gui said wistfully, "Military Governor, this must be what army spirit is."

"An army formed less than a year ago—what army spirit could it have? Anyway, I'm going to catch some sleep; don't keep giving me bad ideas, let me sober up with some boxing—I think you're trying to kill me." Chen Wuji muttered, swaying as he went back to the rear quarters.

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Today, before noon, he had no intention of getting up.

Hu Bu Gui, Chen Bushi, and Qin Feng.

Hu Bu Gui and Chen Wuji.

Chen Wuji kept his promise to himself completely—if he said he'd sleep until noon, he had to sleep until noon.

Mr. Xu and a messenger cavalry unit (not a personal name).

After looking it over, Chen Wuji placed the intelligence on the table with a complex expression,.

Mr. Xu and Ninth Uncle.

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Chen Li, Eleventh Uncle, and Brigade Commander.

Standing to the side, Chen Li, upon hearing this, his expression tightened, "Family Head, something happened?"

"Hmm, something happened, a big thing." Chen Wuji wore a worried expression.

It's just two brigades, only a thousand people—how could they cause such a big thing?