Chapter 900

In Da Yu there are some very special places.

Translation: In Dayu there are some very special places.

But need to use glossary: Da Yu -> Da Yu. So: In Da Yu there are some very special places.

For example, one of the largest prefectures, Chen Jun.

Translation: For example, one of the largest prefectures, Chen Jun.

But need to use Chen Jun.

Thus: For example, one of the largest prefectures, Chen Jun.

In

Translation: Within Chen Jun's territory there once existed a vassal state, Yan, which occupied about two-thirds of Chen Jun.

vassal state Yan (state)

Thus: Within Chen Jun's territory there once existed a vassal state, Yan, which occupied about two-thirds of Chen Jun.

Yan State took Yanshan Cheng as its capital, took its fief as its surname, thus becoming the Yan clan; its people were mostly called Yan people.

Translation: Yan State took Yanshan Cheng as its capital, and took its fief as its surname, thus becoming the Yan clan; its people were mostly called Yan people.

The Yan state made Yanshan Cheng its capital and adopted its fief as its surname, thus becoming the Yan clan; its people were mostly known as the Yan people.

And the Yanshan Qin Clan originated from the Yan clan.

Translation: And the Yanshan Qin Clan originated from the Yan clan.

Use glossary: Yanshan Qin Clan -> Yanshan Qin Clan. Yan clan -> Yan clan. So: And the Yanshan Qin Clan originated from the Yan clan.

This is the historical foundation of Qin Zhanhong's family.

Translation: This is the historical foundation of Qin Zhanhong's family.

Need to translate Qin Zhanhong as a name? Not in glossary. Should we romanize? It's a person's name, so we should use pinyin: Qin Zhanhong. Since it's a name, we keep as Qin Zhanhong. The glossary didn't list it, but rule: person's name -> pinyin. So we use Qin Zhanhong.

Thus: This is the historical foundation of Qin Zhanhong's family.

Because of the Qin Clan's existence, Chen Jun is almost losing its name.

Translation: Because of the Qin Clan's existence, Chen Jun is almost losing its name.

Use glossary: Qin Clan -> Qin Clan. Chen Jun -> Chen Jun. So: Because of the Qin Clan's existence, Chen Jun is almost losing its name.

Qin Clan members, to display their status, have always referred to themselves externally as the Yanshan Qin Clan.

Translation: Qin Clan members, to display their status, have always referred to themselves externally as the Yanshan Qin Clan.

Use glossary: Qin Clan -> Qin Clan, Yanshan Qin Clan -> Yanshan Qin Clan. So: Qin Clan members, to display their status, have always referred to themselves externally as the Yanshan Qin Clan.

The Qin Clan's enormous status and influence cause many to know Yanshan but not Chen Jun, and even some believe Chen Jun belongs to Yanshan.

Translation: The Qin Clan's enormous status and influence cause many to know Yanshan but not Chen Jun, and even some believe Chen Jun belongs to Yanshan.

Use glossary: Qin Clan -> Qin Clan, Yanshan -> Yanshan, Chen Jun -> Chen Jun. So: The Qin Clan's enormous status and influence cause many to know Yanshan but not Chen Jun, and even some believe Chen Jun belongs to Yanshan.

Those who generally call themselves Chen Jun Qin Clan are mostly other Qin-surname people living in Chen Jun, or very distant branches of the Yanshan Qin Clan.

Translation: Those who generally call themselves Chen Jun Qin Clan are mostly other Qin-surname people living in Chen Jun, or very distant branches of the Yanshan Qin Clan.

Use glossary: Chen Jun Qin Clan -> Chen Jun Qin Clan, Yanshan Qin Clan -> Yanshan Qin Clan. So: Those who generally call themselves Chen Jun Qin Clan are mostly other Qin-surname people living in Chen Jun, or very distant branches of the Yanshan Qin Clan.

It can be said without exaggeration that Chen Jun belongs to Yanshan, and Yanshan belongs to the Qin Clan.

Translation: It can be said without exaggeration that Chen Jun belongs to Yanshan, and Yanshan belongs to the Qin Clan.

Use glossary: Chen Jun -> Chen Jun, Yanshan -> Yanshan, Qin Clan -> Qin Clan. So: It can be said without exaggeration that Chen Jun belongs to Yanshan, and Yanshan belongs to the Qin Clan.

The status is so exaggerated that when the Qin Clan Family Head farts, the Chen Jun Strategist must wonder if he recently did something wrong.

Translation: The status is so exaggerated that when the Qin Clan Family Head farts, the Chen Jun Strategist must wonder if he recently did something wrong.

Use glossary: Qin Clan -> Qin Clan, Family Head -> Family Head, Chen Jun Strategist -> Chen Jun Strategist. So: The status is so exaggerated that when the Qin Clan Family Head farts, the Chen Jun Strategist must wonder if he recently did something wrong.

From the founding of Dayu, it set the tone of governing the world together with scholar-officials; the Five-Wang and Seven-Surname can even be said to be colossal beings second only to the imperial clan on this land, the power and influence they possess are unimaginable to many.

Translation: From the founding of Dayu, it set the tone of governing the world together with scholar-officials; the Five-Wang and Seven-Surname can even be said to be colossal beings second only to the imperial clan on this land, the power and influence they possess are unimaginable to many.

Use glossary: Da Yu -> Da Yu, Five-Wang and Seven-Surname -> Five-Wang and Seven-Surname. Also scholar-officials translate as scholar-officials. imperial clan -> imperial clan. So: From the founding of Dayu, it set the tone of governing the world together with scholar-officials; the Five-Wang and Seven-Surname can even be said to be colossal beings second only to the imperial clan on this land, the power and influence they possess are unimaginable to many.

Yet such a colossal being actually took the initiative to extend an olive branch to him.

Translation: Yet such a colossal being actually took the initiative to extend an olive branch to him.

Yet such a colossal being actually took the initiative to extend an olive branch to him.

How could Chen Wuji not be flattered and startled?

Translation: How could Chen Wuji not be flattered and startled?

Use glossary: Chen Wuji -> Chen Wuji. So: How could Chen Wuji not be flattered and startled?

"Is this the meaning of your Qin Clan, or the meaning of a certain person in your family?" Chen Wuji asked.

Translation: "Is this the meaning of your Qin Clan, or the meaning of a certain person in your family?" Chen Wuji asked.

Use glossary: Qin Clan -> Qin Clan. So: "Is this the meaning of your Qin Clan, or the meaning of a certain person in your family?" Chen Wuji asked.

He must confirm this.

Translation: He must confirm this.

Use pronoun he for Chen Wuji. So: He must confirm this.

Qin Zhanhong, feeling a bit tired, got up from Chen Wuji's body, sat up, tidied her disheveled hair, and said while doing so: "This is the meaning of the clan, or the meaning of a certain person in the clan; even if that person had thoughts of connecting with you, the Regional Inspector Commander, they would definitely not send the news to me; this matter's weight is not small."

Translation: Qin Zhanhong, feeling a bit tired from lying on him, rolled off Chen Wuji's body, sat up, tidied her disheveled hair, and said while doing so: "It's the clan's intention; even if a certain person in the clan had thoughts of connecting with you, the Regional Inspector Commander, they would absolutely not send the news to me—this matter carries significant weight."

We need to use glossary: Regional Inspector Commander. Also Qin Zhanhong -> Qin Zhanhong. Chen Wuji -> Chen Wuji. Also note gender: Qin Zhanhong is female. So use she/her. The line says "Qin Zhanhong, feeling a bit tired". Use she.

Thus: Qin Zhanhong, feeling a bit tired from lying on him, rolled off Chen Wuji's body, sat up, tidied her disheveled hair, and said while doing so: "It's the clan's intention; even if a certain person in the clan had thoughts of connecting with you, the Regional Inspector Commander, they would absolutely not send the news to me—this matter carries significant weight."

"The weight is not small, but the breadth is a bit hard to bear." Chen Wuji somewhat disdainfully said: "You such a big family, giving me your first kindness, actually sent me this kind of news that looks like borrowing a knife to kill someone?"

Translation: "The weight is not small, but the breadth of mind is a bit hard to bear." Chen Wuji felt somewhat disdainful: "You such a big family, giving me your first expression of goodwill, actually sent me a message that looks like borrowing a knife to kill someone?"

We need to keep quotes. Use Chen Wuji. So: "The weight is not small, but the breadth of mind is a bit hard to bear." Chen Wuji felt somewhat disdainful: "You such a big family, giving me your first expression of goodwill, actually sent me a message that looks like borrowing a knife to kill someone?"

Qin Zhanhong was stunned.

Translation: Qin Zhanhong was stunned.

"Is this the only news, nothing else?" Chen Wuji asked.

Translation: "Is this the only message, nothing else?" Chen Wuji asked.

Qin Zhanhong shook her head: "Although I don't really want to admit it, but indeed... there's nothing left."

Translation: Qin Zhanhong shook her head: "Although I don't really want to admit it, but indeed…… there's nothing else."

Note: The Chinese: "Although I don't really want to admit it, but indeed... there's nothing left." Actually original: "Although I don't really want to admit it, but indeed... there's nothing left." Might be missing a character but we translate as is.

Thus: Qin Zhanhong shook her head: "Although I don't really want to admit it, but indeed…… there's nothing else."

Chen Wuji rubbed his chin, muttering: "Listening to this really sounds like borrowing a knife to kill someone; I've never asked you, what's your status in the clan?"

Translation: Chen Wuji rubbed his chin, muttering: "Listening to this really sounds like borrowing a knife to kill someone; I've never asked you, what's your standing in the clan?"

Use pronoun he for Chen Wuji. So: Chen Wuji rubbed his chin, muttering: "Listening to this really sounds like borrowing a knife to kill someone; I've never asked you, what's your standing in the clan?"

"Originally I still had some status, but now it seems many people look down on me." Qin Zhanhong said in disbelief.

Translation: "Originally I still had some standing, but now it seems quite a few people look at me askance." Qin Zhanhong muttered in disbelief.

Use she for Qin Zhanhong. So: "Originally I still had some standing, but now it seems quite a few people look at me askance." Qin Zhanhong muttered in disbelief.

"Could it really be borrowing a knife to kill someone? If they did that, it would be going too far."

Translation: "It couldn't really be borrowing a knife to kill someone, could it? If they did that, it would be going too far."

"No, it shouldn't be; if my father knew, he definitely wouldn't allow this to happen. Although many in the clan look down on me, my parents still look on me favorably, and my father in the clan has enough power to suppress these things."

Translation: "No, it shouldn't be; if my father knew, he definitely wouldn't allow this to happen. Although many in the clan look at me askance, my parents still look upon me favorably, and my father has enough authority in the clan to suppress these matters."

Use Qin Zhanhong speaking. So: "No, it shouldn't be; if my father knew, he definitely wouldn't allow this to happen. Although many in the clan look at me askance, my parents still look upon me favorably, and my father has enough authority in the clan to suppress these matters."

Chen Wuji neither denied nor affirmed.

Translation: Chen Wuji neither denied nor affirmed.

Although this matter is just a piece of news, the things involved are extremely deep, far from being as simple as it appears on the surface.

Translation: This matter, although just a message, involves deep-seated issues, far from being as simple as it appears on the surface.

Such a colossal entity as the Qin Clan would never act without purpose.

Translation: Such a colossal entity as the Qin Clan would never act without purpose.

Use glossary: Qin Clan -> Qin Clan. So: Such a colossal entity as the Qin Clan would never act without purpose.

"Then let's consider it good news." Chen Wuji said with a smile.

Translation: "Then let's treat it as good news." Chen Wuji said with a smile.

He had some other thoughts in his mind, but after thinking, he didn't directly tell Qin Zhanhong.

Translation: He had some other thoughts in his heart, but after thinking, he didn't directly tell Qin Zhanhong.

Use pronoun he for Chen Wuji. So: He had some other thoughts in his heart, but after thinking, he didn't directly tell Qin Zhanhong.

This unrestrained and free-spirited girl, although on the surface she laughs and jokes, seeming as if nothing could make her gloomy, Chen Wuji knows clearly in his heart that because of him, Qin Zhanhong bears enormous pressure, especially regarding her family.

Translation: This unrestrained and free-spirited maiden, although on the surface she laughs and seems untroubled by anything, Chen Wuji knows in his heart that, because of him, Qin Zhanhong bears enormous pressure, especially regarding her family.

Use she for Qin Zhanhong. So: This unrestrained and free-spirited maiden, although on the surface she laughs and seems untroubled by anything, Chen Wuji knows in his heart that, because of him, Qin Zhanhong bears enormous pressure, especially regarding her family.

He once was a hunter, the head of a military family exiled by the Dayu Court.

Translation: He once was a hunter, the head of a military family exiled by the Dayu Court.

He once was a hunter, the head of a military family exiled by the Dayu Court.

Now he is the Marquis Zhenyuan, a hegemon in Nan Jun.

Translation: Now he is the Marquis Zhenyuan, a hegemon in Nan Jun.

Use glossary: Marquis Zhenyuan -> Marquis Zhenyuan, Nan Jun -> Nan Jun. So: Now he is the Marquis Zhenyuan, a hegemon in Nan Jun.

Whether past or present identity, the Qin Clan, such a family, is unwilling to accept him.

Translation: Whether past or present identity, the Qin Clan, such a family, is unwilling to accept him.

Use glossary: Qin Clan -> Qin Clan. So: Whether past or present identity, the Qin Clan, such a family, is unwilling to accept him.

Qin Zhanhong's actions may have already been labeled as a disgrace to the family in the eyes of the Qin Clan members.

Translation: Qin Zhanhong's actions may have already been branded in the eyes of the Qin Clan people as a disgrace to the household.

Use she for Qin Zhanhong. So: Qin Zhanhong's actions may have already been branded in the eyes of the Qin Clan people as a disgrace to the household.

"No, this is not right!" Qin Zhanhong sat cross-legged, her demeanor suddenly becoming solemn and heavy: "Those people in our family are all extremely scheming; when they do something, there will definitely be a lot of plotting behind the scenes. If they want to show goodwill to someone, it's definitely for the sake of exchanging benefits..."

Translation: "No, this matter is wrong!" Qin Zhanhong sat cross-legged, her demeanor quietly turning solemn and grave: "Those people in our family are all deeply scheming; when they do something, there definitely are a bunch of plots hidden behind it. If they want to extend goodwill to someone, it's certainly aimed at exchanging benefits……"

Use she. So: "No, this matter is wrong!" Qin Zhanhong sat cross-legged, her demeanor quietly turning solemn and grave: "Those people in our family are all deeply scheming; when they do something, there definitely are a bunch of plots hidden behind it. If they want to extend goodwill to someone, it's certainly aimed at exchanging benefits……"

Chen Wuji placed his left arm behind his head, gazing inch by inch at Qin Zhanhong's perfect body.

Translation: Chen Wuji placed his left arm behind his head, his gaze inch by inch appreciating Qin Zhanhong's exquisite body.

Use he for Chen Wuji, she for Qin Zhanhong. So: Chen Wuji placed his left arm behind his head, his gaze inch by inch appreciating Qin Zhanhong's exquisite body.

She, without a trace of serious thought, is truly beautiful.

Translation: She, without a trace of serious contemplation, is truly beautiful.

Use she. So: She, without a trace of serious contemplation, is truly beautiful.

"Don't think about it; this news, as of now, is indeed good news." Chen Wuji waved his hand, signaling Qin Zhanhong to lie down.

Translation: "Don't think about it; this message, for now, is indeed good news." Chen Wuji waved his hand, indicating Qin Zhanhong should lie down.

Use he for Chen Wuji, she for Qin Zhanhong. So: "Don't think about it; this message, for now, is indeed good news." Chen Wuji waved his hand, indicating Qin Zhanhong should lie down.

Qin Zhanhong's eyes were solemn, she shook her head: "Husband, this matter feels off; they seem to really want to use you."

Translation: Qin Zhanhong's eyes were solemn, she shook her head: "Husband, this matter feels off; they seem to really want to use you."

Use she for Qin Zhanhong, he for Chen Wuji (husband). So: Qin Zhanhong's eyes were solemn, she shook her head: "Husband, this matter feels off; they seem to really want to use you."

"Use me for what? Use me to attack Li Yu? I was originally going to attack him anyway." Chen Wuji laughed: "This news lets us clarify who the enemy is, saving much trouble—it's a good thing."

Translation: "Use me for what? Use me to attack Li Yu? I was originally going to attack him anyway." Chen Wuji laughed: "This message lets us clarify who the enemy is, saving much trouble—it's a good thing."

Use glossary: Li Yu -> Li Yu. So: "Use me for what? Use me to attack Li Yu? I was originally going to attack him anyway." Chen Wuji laughed: "This message lets us clarify who the enemy is, saving much trouble—it's a good thing."

Qin Zhanhong still feels uneasy: "But the more I think, the more uneasy I feel."

Translation: Qin Zhanhong still felt uneasy: "But the more I think, the less at ease I feel."

Use she. So: Qin Zhanhong still felt uneasy: "But the more I think, the less at ease I feel."

"Hurry up and sleep, what's there to be uneasy about? No matter which faction's Bīngmǎ are in Yanzhou Cheng, this battle cannot be avoided; my blade will inevitably crush past." Chen Wuji said in a low voice: "Whoever blocks me is my enemy!"

Translation: "Hurry up and sleep, what's there to be uneasy about? No matter which faction's troops are in Yanzhou Cheng, this battle cannot be avoided; my blade will inevitably crush past." Chen Wuji said in a low voice: "Whoever blocks me is my enemy!"

Use glossary: Yanzhou Cheng -> Yanzhou Cheng. Also Bīngmǎ -> Bīngmǎ. So: "Hurry up and sleep, what's there to be uneasy about? No matter which faction's Bīngmǎ are in Yanzhou Cheng, this battle cannot be avoided; my blade will inevitably crush past." Chen Wuji said in a low voice: "Whoever blocks me is my enemy!"

Qin Zhanhong lay down, but her eyes still glowed with thoughtful light.

Translation: Qin Zhanhong lay down, but her eyes still glowed with contemplative light.

Use she. So: Qin Zhanhong lay down, but her eyes still glowed with contemplative light.

She still feels uneasy.

Translation: She still felt uneasy.

……

Translation: …… (ellipsis). Keep as is.

Chen Wuji's army left that special mountain peak, gathering towards Fengyu Cliff.

Translation: Chen Wuji's great army left this special mountain peak, heading toward the Wind and Rain Cliff to gather.

Use he for Chen Wuji. So: Chen Wuji's great army left this special mountain peak, heading toward the Wind and Rain Cliff to gather.

In these days, victory reports came frequently from each camp.

Translation: In these days, victory reports from the various camps came frequently.

However, they are all scattered small-scale battles; the largest scale did not exceed three thousand people.

Translation: However, they were all scattered small-scale skirmishes, the largest of which did not exceed three thousand people.

The enemy army seems to be playing with something quite novel.

Translation: The enemy army seemed to be playing with something quite novel.

Appears to be a suicide attack in the cold weapon era.

Translation: It appeared to be a suicide attack from the era of cold weapons.

Note: The Chinese ends with a period. We'll translate: It appeared to be a suicide attack from the era of cold weapons.

Liu Yan seems to try to use deserters and opponents' subordinates to wear down his troops, while those officers with divided loyalties under Liu Yan's command also seem to use the same method to achieve their own goals; their overall strategy is basically to proactively cut off flesh, like a lizard shedding its tail.

Translation: Liu Yan seemed to try to wear down his troops using deserters and the subordinates of opponents, while those officers under Liu Yan who harbored divided loyalties also seemed to be using the same method to achieve their own goals; their overall strategy was essentially to proactively cut off flesh, like a lizard shedding its tail.

Liu Yan, deserters, subordinates of opponents, officers with divided loyalties, proactively cut off flesh like a lizard shedding its tail.

Thus: Liu Yan seemed to try to wear down his troops using deserters and the subordinates of opponents, while those officers under Liu Yan who harbored divided loyalties also seemed to be using the same method to achieve their own goals; their overall strategy was essentially to proactively cut off flesh, like a lizard shedding its tail.

Combining multiple intelligence and the current situation, Chen Wuji confirmed this conclusion.

Translation: Combining multiple sources of intelligence and the current battlefield situation, Chen Wuji confirmed this conclusion.

Their current estimation direction should be correct.

Translation: Their current estimated direction should be correct.

Liu Yan's forces currently have roughly two objectives.

Translation: Liu Yan's forces currently have roughly two objectives.

Liu Yan himself is streamlining troops, preserving strength, aiming for the future.

Translation: Liu Yan himself is streamlining his forces, preserving strength, aiming for the future.

And those officers with divided loyalties under Liu Yan's command, unexpectedly, are creating opportunities for themselves to flee.

Translation: And those officers under Liu Yan who harbor divided loyalties, unsurprisingly, are creating opportunities for themselves to flee.

They want to flee.

Translation: They want to run away.

A force rumored to number 100,000 but actually only 80,000 strong now resembles a school of fish split into several factions, in utter chaos.

But no matter how you say it, this news is absolutely good news for Chen Wuji.

It gives him sufficient time to advance according to the established tactics.

It is worth mentioning that Chen Wuji has run out of food.

The soldiers' individual rations lasted a bit longer than expected, and the wild game in the mountains made up for quite a bit.

However, the rear supply route had already been opened several days earlier.

At this moment, provisions are being transported into the mountains via the most traditional means of pack mules and horses.

Running out of food hasn't caused Chen Wuji any trouble.