Chapter 4: A Discussion Regarding Soldiers (2/2)

Feng Fei Yun was very observant, he saw the contempt in the maiden’s eyes.

“If the young master can really read, the lord would be ecstatic. Of course, then, you can stay here as long as you want… Except right now, you can’t even write your own name…”

The pretty faces of the four maidens laughed.

Feng Fei Yun randomly picked an ancient book with a hard cover; outside it, there were three words written in a strong and powerful manner. He was glad to see these letters, although there were some differences compared to his previous life, they were similar enough for him to understand.

Literature was the first sign of culture. Each world had their own unique cultures, and this was why their written systems were different. If there were similarities in the written language, then it meant that his past world and this one was still within the same sphere.

Feng Fei Yun could breath easier now; it seemed like Spirit State city was still in the same world as his old one even if it was in a different corner. Sooner or later, he could meet his old friends and enemies again.

”Regarding Soldiers.”

“Soldiers deaths are graceful. They are chess pieces on the battlefield, placed in particular formations. It is the job of the commander to lead and give effective commands…”

Feng Fei Yun opened the book in his hand and started to recite it loudly while nodding his head as if he was absorbing and appreciating the content. He understood the importance of these profound military writings from past sages; there were much wisdom to be departed with from it outside of just combat and war.

For example, if a formation was properly executed by a great general, its effects would be greatly amplified. As for another, even with the lowest of soldiers; if one could utilize them correctly, they could even defeat a great expert.

“Regarding soldiers: one must emphasize the soldiers above all else; they must travel together as a unit with a clear direction. Only then, will an army become undefeated in battles after battles.”

The four beautiful maids stared widely at Feng Fei Yun with their eyes. They were at a loss for words; they were surprised to the point of forgetting to inhale, this was truly a strange phenomenon.

This young master Feng, outside of knowing how to play with women, still knew these words?

This young master Feng, a person like him, could read “Regarding Soldiers”?

The four were shocked for a moment the heavily ran outside the pavilion and clamored:

“Young master Feng can read now, young master Feng can read now!!”

“Oh dear heavens! Young master Feng is so formidable! of course he, naturally, can learn how to read!”

“Go bring this news to the master now, hurry, hurry!”

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Feng’s mansion became chaotic; all of the servants and maids were in hysteria from the news. It was even more exciting and hectic than the New Year’s holiday.

Feng Fei Yun couldn’t stop himself from smiling. It was only knowing a few words, was it worth causing such a commotion? If he was to completely memorize some ancient scrolls, wouldn’t that scare some people to death?

Putting “Regarding Soldiers” back to the shelf and closing the door to the library, the room regained its original tranquility.

Feng Fei Yun read a book containing geographic findings from the great sages that had tread the earth.

”The Five Kingdoms Atlas.”

”A Geographic Lecture on the Jin Dynasty.”

”World’s Outlook.”

After finishing these books, Feng Fei Yun had a better understanding of this world. The Jin Dynasty had been established for six thousand years. The absolute royal power and strong heritage of the rulers could not be underestimated. From north to south was a distance of forty-eight thousand miles; east to west spanned seventy-four thousand miles. Its total populace exceeded one hundred billion.

This was an enormous human kingdom. A dynasty that had lasted steadily for six thousand years implied that its inner and hidden strength were outside the realm of imagination. Such a dynasty would contain many powerful sects, royals, and different families. In the end, even the governor of the Spirit State city was a minor official in the grand scheme of things.

Alongside the Jin Dynasty were four other dynasties. Their areas and populations were not lower than the Jin Dynasty; all five, together, were referred to as the “Five Kingdoms.” Surrounding these five kingdoms were other smaller countries, numbering in the hundreds. All of them were tributaries to the five kingdoms, and their populations were only around a few million.

However, according to the “World’s Outlook” book, even the Five Kingdoms were only a small corner of the continent. There were few records regarding what was outside of the Five Kingdoms; there were only vague concepts of the beyonds.

“This world is too vast; Spirit State city is but a drop of water in the sea; a grain of sand in the desert.”

“Seems like, right now, my only choice is to cultivate. As long as I become stronger, then naturally, I will be able to expand my horizons and step onto the world stage, to re-embark on the road towards immortality, and, to once again, stand at the pinnacle of the world.”

Feng Fei Yun returned the books to their original shelves. The old Feng(Phoenix) Fei Yun had died. From now on, everything in my past was now unrelated to me.

“I am Feng(Wind) Fei Yun, the young master of the Feng family, the most evil, wealthy son of Spirit State city who is feared by everyone.”