nashuaworldcup Chapter 306
Chapter 306
And the mysterious disappearance of his good younger brother He Jiuyang... he dared not think too much about it."We beg you not to reject us, please accept us!" He Qisha was very shrewd, kowtowing and pleading earnestly.
"My lord, He Jin's feelings are also sincere." She imitated her father's gesture and bowed down, speaking earnestly, "He Jin is well aware that you are surrounded by many talents and do not lack my humble skills.
He Jin wishes to serve by your side as a humble maid, I beg you to grant this request!"
[Master, the ambitions of Panshan and Tianxing Tower to covet the Seven Swords Manor remain undiminished. If you do not accept them, the Seven Swords Manor will eventually fall into the hands of villains.]
'Little Zhu, why are you also urging this immortal lord to accept them?'
[Master, it's just out of boredom. There are no formidable demons or monsters in this mortal realm for me to catch for amusement. Little Zhu just wants something to do!]
'Alright, as you wish!' The tone sounded quite reluctant and forced.
Her voice was faint as she said, "Both of you, rise. Sit and speak."
After expressing their thanks, the two stood up and took their seats. Yue Fuguang continued, "This official prefers tranquility and does not involve myself much in daily affairs. In the future, the Seven Swords Manor will be like the Sunset Glow Manor; report any matters first to my guards."
He Qisha's face lit up with joy, and he cupped his hands, saying, "This subordinate will follow all arrangements from our Master!"
Yue Fuguang's heart skipped a beat. Goodness, this He Qisha was perceptive. He no longer called her 'my lord' but directly switched to addressing her as 'Master'.
The distinction between closeness and distance was immediately clear!
She then looked at He Jin. "He Jin, do you know Dai Yuxing?"
The martial world is divided by sects and also by background. Dai Yuxing hailed from Chongming Mountain, one of the Five Mountains and Six Manors, and might be acquainted with the young lady of the Seven Swords Manor, hence the previous question.
He Jin replied, "In reply to you, my lord, we have known each other since childhood."
Yue Fuguang nodded and continued asking, "Then, between your martial arts and his, whose is superior?"
He Jin hadn't expected Yue Fuguang to ask this so directly. She paused and said, "The last time we sparred was a year ago. That time, we each had victories and defeats, so it was a draw.
A year has passed now, I do not know who is superior or inferior at present."
Yue Fuguang nodded. "Since that is the case, then you shall take over Zhang Fang's position as Commandant, a fifth-rank junior official position."
Fifth-rank junior!
Father and daughter immediately stood up. He Jin stammered, "M-my lord... isn't that... isn't that a bit too high?
I... this subordinate has not achieved the slightest merit..."
In the court of the Great Yan dynasty, aside from you, my lord, there was no second female official. There were a few female generals in the army, but those all came from hereditary military families.
Other female officials, like the Shen Chunying sisters, were all by your side, my lord.
Before coming here, she would never have dared to imagine that one moment she was a martial artist with an uncertain future, and with a single word from you, my lord, she would gain an official position, and a fifth-rank junior one at that!
Higher in rank than the county magistrate who oversaw their manor!
He Qisha's face also flushed slightly red. He too looked at Yue Fuguang and said, "Indeed, Master, A'Jin is still young and has not achieved any merit. Suddenly occupying a high position might not command respect from others."
Yue Fuguang waved her hand dismissively. "You worry too much. Who would dare to question this official's words?"
[Exactly! Anyone who dares to question the master's decision is not worthy of staying to serve by the master's side.]
At this moment, father and daughter truly felt the domineering authority and unmatched confidence of this person who decided matters with a single word.
Luo Shendong, who had been quietly acting as part of the background without uttering a word, saw that the matter was settled and couldn't help but ask with confusion, "My lord, if Sister A'Jin assumes the position of Left Commandant...
then what about Lord Zhang Fang..."
Could it be that during the time she was away, he caused trouble and was expelled?
Yue Fuguang understood her implication and a faint smile curled at the corner of her mouth. "In two days, the Moon Army will set out to station at the Three Forks Land.
Zhang Fang applied to me two days ago, wishing to go along. I permitted it."
Zhang Fang wanted to go to the battlefield but also wished to remain by her side. The Moon Army presented him with this opportunity.
The Moon Army was Yue Fuguang's Moon Army. Even if he left the Yu residence, he would still be a person of the Junior Mentor. Therefore, after weighing the pros and cons, he still approached Yue Fuguang to explain his thoughts.
Yue Fuguang also felt that Zhang Fang was well-suited for the army. He was considered one of her own, so going to the Moon Army to assist Yu Boming and keep an eye on things for her was a good choice, and she agreed to his request.
[Host, this He Qisha is quite savvy. With him as an example, those who wish to pledge allegiance to you in the future will have a model to follow.]
After seeing off the He father and daughter, Yue Fuguang lay back on the recliner under the pear blossom tree. While coaxing herself to sleep, she said, 'It's precisely because he is savvy that I gifted him one Detoxification Pill and one Revival Spring Pill.'
Although these pills were inconsequential to her current wealth exceeding one hundred thousand, they were perfect for winning people's hearts.
One pill was equivalent to a life. Having witnessed the efficacy of the pills, He Qisha would surely sing her praises far and wide and be willing to die for her.
"Bowing his head and prostrating in worship" perfectly described He Qisha, who received the pills with trembling hands at that time.
The act she and her system put on was precisely to set an example for those who wish to seek refuge with her in the future.
She needed personnel and influence, but she wouldn't accept just anyone. Without sufficient sincerity and loyalty, those who wished to opportunistically ride on her coattails were truly thinking too much!
The fifth year of Yuankang, the twenty-third day of the fifth month. Auspicious for sacrifices, prayers, moving, and travel.
Mid-morning. Emperor Mingxi, his ministers who had concluded the grand court assembly early, and Yue Fuguang once again arrived at the drill ground of the new Right Martial Guard camp.
The morning sun had just risen. On the drill ground, the banners of the Great Yan's new recruits and the shimmering gold and silver banners of the Moon Army fluttered gently in the morning breeze.
Ten thousand new soldiers stood in neat formation, their faces youthful but their gazes resolute.
The emperor, dressed in informal attire, slowly ascended the command platform, his eyes scanning the entire field like torches.
Drawing a deep breath, his voice boomed like a great bell, resonating in all directions, "Young men, seeing you standing here, I am suddenly reminded of a morning twenty years ago when I too was once a member on the drill ground."
Whether ancient or modern, when people reach a certain age, they like to reminisce. Looking at the young faces below the platform, Emperor Mingxi couldn't help but think of himself twenty years ago.
Unfavored by his imperial father, yet as the Crown Prince, the heir to the state, he too had entered the military camp and guarded the border.
Once one starts reminiscing about the past, emotions easily become abundant. As one of the people closest to Emperor Mingxi, Yue Fuguang clearly saw tears glistening in the corners of the emperor's eyes.
He continued, "Back then, I was about your age, not understanding parting, only seeing spears and blades gleaming under the sunlight. But today, I am here on this drill ground to bid farewell to you, sending you to the place farthest from the capital."
The wind swept across the drill ground, making the military flags snap and flutter. The emperor's robes were also stirred by the morning breeze, making his entire figure appear more majestic.
"I want to tell you, the place you go to today is not a battlefield, but the eaves of your homes.
The Three Forks Land is the gateway of our dynasty, and you are our court's first line of defense. What you guard is not only the border of Great Yan but also the peaceful days of your parents, brothers, sisters, wives, and children at home."
As he spoke, he raised his hand and pointed to the clothes he was wearing, gently brushing over the robe that was overly plain for an emperor. "I deliberately wore this this morning. It is related to the same crop you will be stationed near.
This item is called cotton, a good thing found for the people of the world by our dynasty's Junior Mentor."