Chapter 208: The Threa (1/2)

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Translator: Madesmoiselle V.

With the beacon-fire rolling fiercely in the air, all of the soldiers rushed forward on the horseback on the general’s heels. It was a magnificent troop stretching endlessly to the south, whose heavy tread made the square shake violently!

Merely after a short time, with the smoke dispersing in the breeze, the large square had already became empty.

Standing at the edge of the square, Murong Xue gasped in admiration while watching the troop marching at a high speed, “Managing to gather 300,000 soldiers overnight, general Zhang is really extraordinary.”

“General Zhang is talented in deploying forces. That’s why the emperor appointed him as the commander in chief of the army.” Ouyang Shaochen came forward to make an explanation.

Murong Xue nodded. “My elder brother is more likely to survive under the leadership of general Zhang.”

The general played a significant role in the war. An unqualified commander would lead to heavy loss of life, while sharp-sighted ones would gain victory with unstained swords.

“Are there any other of your family members in the troops?” Ouyang Shaochen asked in an emotionless tone.

“No one else except for my elder brother. Why?” Murong Xue stared at him in confusion.

“Your family’s wagon is over there. According to you, your brother is the only one they’re here to see off.” Ouyang Shaochen stared at the left front with his dark eyes.

Murong Xue looked up and saw a luxurious wagon whose inner walls were made of eaglewood with the windowsills decorated with skillfully carved Chinese redbuds. It was the private wagon of Murong Jian and his wife, Madam Zhou, whose well-cared face was revealed through the slightly lifted curtain.

Watching the troops fading out of her sight, Madam Zhou couldn’t help gasping in admiration. “I have never thought that the troops would be so magnificent. I really hope Ji Er can join the army to the front. He would surely be promoted at a young age due to his military exploits and excellent martial skills.”

“It’s not that easy to achieve military exploits,” Murong Jian caught a glimpse of his wife. “Do you know why general Zhang will is going to the front?”

“Isn’t it for treading down Nan Jiang?” Madam Zhou said with contempt, “They lost the battle last time, and they still don’t stand a chance now.”

Murong Jian shook his head in disagreement. “It has been widely known after the strike at the summer retreat yesterday that people from Nan Jiang have invented wooden snakes and used them as weapons. The brave royal army and the mystic invisible guards have all been defeated by numerous snakes filled with mechanisms. If they use them on the battlefield, it will be hard to predict who the winner will be.”

“So it is!” Madam Zhou nodded, her eyes flickering with faint light. Significant as military exploits were, Ji Er was their only son, whose life they would never allow to risk.

Life should always come first. It’s wise to keep him in the military camp. Although it would delay his promotion, he would be safe at least.

“Murong Ye has gone to the war with general Zhang. Whether he will return in triumph, or...” Madam Zhou’s lowered her voice with a streak of evil skimming across her eyes.

Taking her hint, Murong Jian snorted with contempt. “Murong Ye has only been in the army for over a month, achieving nearly no progress in martial art. He will merely serve as a contrast on the battlefield, who will not be an obstacle for me even with military exploits!”