Vol 9 Chapter 79 (1/2)

VOLUME 9 CHAPTER 79: DON’T TELL ME THIS IS THE AFTERMATH OF THE BATTLE (6)

Liu Bei POV

“We’ll be compensating them this time. As for how, I’ll leave it to your judgement. You can give them more merits, priority for provisions, earlier retirement, monetary reward etc. If they have any dependents, try and find a way to help support them…” I just gave a few random examples but Zi Zhong’s abacus began whirring to life at a speed where it could be heard over the din of the party.

Liao on the other hand nodded along as I spoke and when I finished, she said, “There shouldn’t be any problem to do that for now.”

“We can afford it for the time being. I’m not sure if we can handle the burden in the long-term.” Zi Zhong said after she finished an initial a.s.sessment.

Yes, I too feel that it will be difficult to keep it up in the long-term. Ah…

“… How to deal with that.” “Should be our job right?” Just as I was about to say something, Gong You and xiao Yong spoke up. It felt a little weird to hear just the 2 of them without Zi Zhong.

“Hmph, I suppose.” Zi Zhong was a little taken aback when she heard this but smiled and agreed before keeping her abacus and saluting me, “Your retainer understands and will deal with it in the next few days.”

“I’ll be counting on you then.” I nodded, feeling that these people were truly reliable.

“But Xuan De is still Xuan De huh? I’m pretty sure that no other feudal lord would even bother with such a thing.” Zi Long said as she gave me a wry smile, “Even if a feudal lord happens to do so, more often than not, it was the result of a subordinate’s suggestion.”

“It’s big brother after all so there really isn’t a need to be so surprised.” Yun Chang added proudly.

“Really? I wouldn’t have thought about it.”

“That’s because you’re dumb~”

“What’s that?! Chen Gong! Say it again if you have the guts!”

Those 2 began to fight once more but this time, it only helped to liven up the party as everyone laughed while they watched them. As usual, the life of the party were the same few energetic and lively folk.

“By the way, Xuan De, who were the ones who came this time?”

“Un?” I looked over and saw that it was Feng Xian who had been silent up till now. It surprised me that she was asking about that.

“Ah, yes.” I thought back to the battle earlier and recalled their names, “Lord Li Dian was the commanding officer and she had 2 lieutenants whose surnames were Lu.”

“Lu Xiang and Lu Kuang. Just the flags should have been enough to know their names. We discussed this earlier today.” Yun Chang added, not forgetting to admonish me along the way.

“Lu Kuang died before the battle began proper and Lu Kuang and Li Dian escaped.” I continued after Yun Chang, “But why is Feng Xian asking this?”

It’s not like her to ask about such things.

“It’s nothing. I just thought I’d ask since we might face them in future. I have not fought in a while after all.”

So that’s what you were worried about huh?

“No, there is no reason whatsoever for my lord to worry about being out of practice.”

“Yes, Lord Lu Bu’s martial prowess is truly astounding. We experienced it firsthand after all, all of us.”

Yun Chang and Wen Yuan had troubled looks on as they spoke softly enough that Feng Xian could not hear them. From what they said, it seems like something happened recently

while I was missing.

“But Li Dian huh?” Feng Xian muttered.

“What’s the matter? Did Lord Lu Bu fight with Li Dian before?”

Feng Xian nodded, “I did fight her before back in Xu state.”

Ah, now that she mentioned it, there was such a thing. Back in Xu state, she once fought 6 Cao generals at once. Amongst the 6 were Li Dian and Yue Jin. I did not expect that Feng Xian would still remember the battle and Li Dian’s name though.

“What does Lord Guan Yu think of her?”

“Me? Un… Her martial prowess and adherence to the path of a warrior is pa.s.sable but she lacks strength and composure so she’s not that tough of an opponent. I don’t think Lord Lu Bu needs to be worried about that.”

(Not like there was any need to be worried in the first place…) Wen Yuan muttered under her breath. I agree with this point.

“Un… But Lord Guan Yu should still be careful. It feels like Li Dian and Yue Jin are adept with many weapons so they aren’t like us who have signature weapon types.”

“Is that so? Then since I broke her spear today, the next time–”