Chapter 687: Chapter 687 - Father & “Son” Join the Fun (IV)
There was only a short distance between them and the alliance party’s camp . It wasn’t surprising that they had encountered a scout .
After a series of investigations, they discovered that it was indeed a scout from the alliance army .
With someone to guide them, Jiang Pengji could make fewer detours .
Once both parties revealed their identities, the scout from the alliance camp came to greet Jiang Pengji .
The alliance army scout cupped his fists and bowed respectfully . “Magistrate Liu has already arrived . He has set up his camp on the east side of the alliance army campsite . Does Langjun intend to head over?”
She laughed and said, “Naturally, I will go visit . Please lead the way . ”
The scout relayed the news that Jiang Pengji had arrived . The word spread throughout the entire alliance camp .
The biggest question in the minds of the camp leaders was…
How many men and horses had come with Liu Xi?
Everyone was stunned silent .
Liu She had only 20,000 troops and horses . Liu Xi had 10,000 troops with her . Together, the pair had 30,000 troops with them . It was not even a tenth of the total headcount that the alliance army possessed… After all, they wielded great power in Dongqing . How could they take along so few troops? Wouldn’t they look pathetic?
Two people heaved sighs of relief at this news .
They were none other than the two Langjuns of the Xu family from Zhe county, Xu Bei and Xu Fei .
Although the two were cousins, they’d engaged in endless small fights since they were young, almost to the point of being like cats and dogs . The relationship between them was only superficial .
There was no lack of men with foresight among the alliance army . Many had already foreseen the tribulations that the alliance army sent out to defend the emperor would face . Many intended to vote for an alliance chief… Of course, they wanted to nominate an alliance chief solely to seize the opportunity to gain political power . Nonetheless, no one possessed the courage to lead this effort . After all, the one who eagerly stands out will…
Xu Bei and Xu Fei had their own motives . Not only did they view one another as a competitor and an eyesore, but they’d also set their attention on the Liu family’s father and son .
Now that they knew Liu She and Liu Xi only had 30,000 troops with them, they were immediately relieved .
With this unimpressive military might, they would have no right to rise as alliance chief .
Once they eliminated this formidable common opponent, they would only have to be wary against each other .
Until Jiang Pengji arrived at the campsite of the alliance army, she had no clue about the weird ideas that filled the minds of the people around her .
She burst with joy as she ran towards Liu She’s campsite . However, before she reached it, she received a piece of demoralizing news .
“What? Father only brought along 20,000 troops?”
She was appalled . Yang Si and Feng Zhen, both wearing so many layers of clothes that they looked like fat penguins, were also surprised .
What could they do to their enemy with a mere 20,000 soldiers?
He saw it from another perspective . His lord would be even more embarrassed because she’d only taken along her 10,000 troops . It seemed like this pair of father and son had come solely to watch .
When the news reached Liu She, he was bewildered .
In the end, both “father and son” eyed each other in dismay, not exchanging any words .
She had only brought along a few men because the situation in Wanzhou was unstable . She couldn’t deploy more soldiers .
Liu She likewise hadn’t brought along many men because Chongzhou was located near the northern borders . This had been a tumultuous winter for the three tribes of Chongzhou . The beginning of spring would be even harder to get through . If he diverted too much of his military strength away, he would also have to worry about the three tribes of the northern borders becoming desperate enough to invade the south . Although the likelihood of this was low, precautions needed to be in place .
Therefore, both father and son had turned up as mere audience members for the upcoming debacle .
Although they had elite soldiers, their numbers were few .
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Regarding this matter, these two were still optimistic .
It didn’t matter whether they rose in prominence or not, what was most important was achieving their goal .
In this mission to protect the Emperor, regardless of the outcome, it didn’t matter as the benefits that belonged to this father and “son” remained unaffected .
As a newcomer, Jiang Pengji needed to understand the strength of the alliance army .
Only with ample preparation could she make such a calculated move in her heart .
Liu She had arrived before her and had already collected a lot of information .
He filled her in . “There are a total of 23 divisions in the alliance army on the mission to defend the emperor . The most prominent are the brothers from the Xu family, the descendants of Marquis Guannei, also known as General Xu . Both brothers are promising youths . They are adept in every way besides real-world experience . In that sense, they are dependent on their ancestors’ prestige . At the upcoming election for an alliance chief, those two will certainly join the fight . It’ll be a life and death struggle between them . Although the alliance chief position is a fragile form of reputation, it is of utmost importance to the brothers . ”
If her reputation increased, it’d enable her to attract more talents to her side and increase her prowess .
Rather than debating this elusive alliance chief position, why not classify it as a widespread, living advertisement that could attract the attention of the masses?
“Does Lanting have any views about the alliance chief position?”
Jiang Pengji shook her head decisively . She declared, “I have come to expand my business and to try my luck at winning talents over . I am here on official business, I didn’t come to mingle with these immature people . Choose an alliance chief? Childish! Let them choose whoever they like . I only need to mind my own business . No matter who the alliance chief is, I do not care . Anyway, it can’t be me…”
With her small handful of military strength, it’d be impossible for her to vie for the position, even if she wanted to . Therefore, it’d be better for her to watch the commotion with a magnanimous heart .
Her father’s face stiffened .
Must his daughter say it so directly? Did her strategists know about it?
Yang Si and Feng Zhen sat behind her to her left and right . They lowered their heads and appeared as focused as meditating old monks .
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With a “tsk”, Liu She commented, “That is true . No matter how heated the quarrel gets, it’s none of our business . ”
They could ignore the issue of choosing an alliance chief, for it had nothing to do with the father and son . They should participate as bystanders and watch the exciting events unfold .
She blinked, discreetly peeking at those two strategists in the corner . She suddenly exclaimed, “Father . ”
Confused by the outburst, Liu She responded, “What’s the matter?”
She smiled as she corrected Liu She’s faulty wording . “We’ll not go as father and son, but as father and daughter . ”
Once he heard these words leave her mouth, Liu She was shocked . Yang Si looked as if he had just witnessed the end of the world . Feng Zhen was so stumped that his copper-colored eyes went wide . Afterward, he placed his hand on his chest and coughed violently… He almost choked on his own saliva .
Almost immediately, Liu She regained his composure . He used his expression to ask after his daughter why she suddenly wanted to make this move .
In response, she said perceptively, “At the upcoming alliance meeting, I believe it will be a good opportunity . After all, it wouldn’t be wise to drag this charade out any longer . ”
Liu She approved . He’d once raised the issue to his daughter of restoring her gender status, but Jiang Pengji had not responded then and he hadn’t wanted to pressure her about it .
Evidently, his daughter has her own plans . Liu She need not interfere .
Behind the scenes, Feng Zhen ardently watched Liu She, wishing his lord’s words were a joke .
Unexpectedly, Liu She said, “Do as you wish . Back when you used to dress as a man to impersonate your elder brother, it was because we were left with no other options . Now that you’ve entered adulthood and have proved yourself capable, your father is comforted in his heart . Lanting, let me know when you intend to reveal this news . I should prepare myself also . ”
The correct procedure mandated that he should also give his daughter a gift since she’d reached marriageable age .
She added, “Let’s decide after analyzing the situation . It is not urgent now . ”
His daughter was not anxious, naturally, and Liu She was even less bothered .
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Nonetheless, the two strategists were in an uncomfortable situation . Feng Zhen’s facial expression conveyed his utter despair over the situation .
What did it mean that his lord was a lady this whole time?
How could she even be a female?
“My, my lord…” Known for his eloquence and ardor in speech, his stammering surprised those listening .
His vision was fixed below Jiang Pengji’s chin, above her abdomen… As he’d previously observed, it was flat .
Jiang Pengji noticed it . She shot him a glance, then mockingly smirked at him . “Do you wish to personally examine my body?”
Without taking things seriously, Feng Zhen replied, “May I?”
“Sure you may . But I am afraid you’d be smashed to pieces before you ever touched it . ”
She smiled as she glanced at the area 3 inches below Feng Zhen’s navel .
Feng Zhen felt a chill run through him . He was on the verge of crying his eyes out .
How could such a lord be a woman?
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