The Empress traveled through time and space, and she fought for supremacy in the troubled times

night.

In the open space in the middle of the camp, there was a large bonfire burning, making crackling sounds.

There were some small bonfires scattered around.

After all, a small county town cannot accommodate a team of 30,000 people.

Therefore, during most of the marches and battles, they set up camp in the wilderness.

now.

The soldiers sat on the ground, drinking porridge from a bowl in one hand and chewing on bread with the other.

Today we can be considered to have won a battle, so it is different from the past when we had to eat dry food or drink tasteless white porridge.

This time, the porridge was mixed with some dried meat and salt, and the taste was unexpectedly good.

At this time, a soldier took a bite of the bread and swallowed it with porridge.

He raised his head and looked at the soldiers whose faces could be clearly seen in the light of the campfire.

"I thought General Chen and Lieutenant General Li were exaggerating, but I didn't expect the Lord to be so powerful."

As soon as these words were spoken, it seemed as if the conversation was opened.

"Yes, I thought the lord was here to command us in battle, but I didn't expect him to charge into the first battle himself."

Recalling what happened a few hours ago, they all had amazement in their eyes.

"That decisive killing look is truly impressive. Just as General Chen said, he is not only extremely intelligent, but also brave and fearless."

A soldier covered his heart with his hands in an exaggerated manner. "My heart almost jumped out of my chest. I was so worried that something might happen to our lord. That would mean we would have to go back to the hard times we had before."

"Bah bah bah."

A woman who was eating a pancake next to him glanced at him coldly when she heard this.

"Feng Er, what nonsense are you talking about? Even if you die, the lord will be fine."

The man who had just spoken also realized that he had said something he shouldn't have said, and quickly slapped his mouth a few times.

"Look at what I'm saying. Our lord will surely live a long and blessed life, as long as the heavens."

"Next time you say something nonsense, I don't mind teaching you a lesson."

"Yes, yes, Centurion, I will never do it again."

Soon the topic was over and everyone started talking about other things.

"Nowadays, things are getting better day by day."

"Who says it isn't?"

A girl, about fifteen or sixteen, looked at the bowl of porridge in her hands and said, "I received a letter from home some time ago. My mother said she is doing well. It's great that my mother can write now."

Communication was really difficult during the march and battle. It was relatively easy for them to send letters back home, but it was not so easy for their families to send letters.

Many times, when family members returned to the place where they last sent the letter, Da Jun had already left.

After many twists and turns, very few letters can be obtained.

Receiving a letter from home every three months is considered frequent.

"My father also sent me a letter saying that the winter wheat has begun to ear this year, and it looks like it will be another bumper year."

"I'm afraid it's been a month since you sent this letter. It's almost time to harvest."

"Hey, as long as we can get it, it's almost harvest time."

"Yes, it's good to receive a letter from home. After the wheat is harvested, my parents' lives should be easier."

"By the way, do you keep your monthly salary in the barracks, or let your family collect it for you?"

In terms of monthly salary, Yun Zhi gave them two options.

First, it can be placed in the barracks at the person’s registered place of residence, and can be collected with the ID card when he returns safely.

Second, you can ask your family members to collect it on your behalf.

"I asked my parents to get it for me. I originally wanted them to use it, but they said they were saving it for me to use when I got married."

A woman sitting in the group also joined in on the topic, "I asked my parents to take it too. They said they would save it for me as a dowry."

The woman sitting next to her heard her words and said, "That's not a high ambition. I don't plan to get married in the future. When I have accomplished something and come back, I will find a wife to marry into my family."

"That's what I think too. I'll work hard, earn a job, and then I'll marry a virtuous husband when I get home."

"It turns out I'm not the only one who thinks so."

The women looked at each other and smiled in sync.

After a while, the topic returned to monthly salary.

"I've only been in the army for a few months. My parents got it for me. They wrote to me last time saying that they received three taels of silver that month. It's really a lot. And the higher the official rank, the higher the monthly salary."

Three taels of silver are enough to buy three thousand big meat buns.

Before, the family could not earn enough in a year by farming.

Most people choose to let their families take it, of course some also leave it in the barracks.

"I dare not let my family take it. They have always been partial to my younger brother. I put it in the barracks. If he dies on the battlefield, I will return it. Anyway, it won't be a good thing for them."

"Hey, Brother Zhang, don't say that. We all want to live a long life and marry a beautiful wife to live a good life."

"Well, may we all live long."

On the other hand, Yun Zhi did not choose to live in the city that had just been captured, but lived with them in a tent in the suburbs.

At this time, inside the tent.

Chen Yuanshu looked at Yun Zhi, who was looking at the map with his eyes lowered. "My lord, you have successfully established your authority and boosted morale in this battle. Leave the next battle to us. You can just stay in the rear."

Because they had more people in this battle, Chen Yuanshu did not try to dissuade them too much. After the enemy sent reinforcements, the situation was very different.

Li Shun nodded at the side. "Yes, Master, just give it to us. Are you still worried about the two of us? We will definitely complete the task you have assigned us."

Listening to the two people's advice, "Let's discuss the next battle strategy."

Seeing that his lord avoided answering, Chen Yuanshu sighed helplessly. It seemed that he could only wait and see what happened next.

Let’s talk business first.

The two walked forward a few steps and looked at the map on the table.

"The rescue letter should have been sent out by now. Even if it's quick, it will take more than a day to reach Marquis Anding."

"As for the people who came to rescue us, I think they are the 30,000 soldiers who went out to capture the territory."

After all, it is not a wise move to mobilize the soldiers defending the cities in various counties. Unless facing a life-or-death situation, these people must not be moved.

So the only thing they could do was to recall those who had gone out and come to the rescue.

"The time it takes for the letter to be delivered, the time it takes for the summons to arrive, and the time it takes for the soldiers to get here, adds up to about ten days. That's enough time for us to capture the next county."

Yun Zhi placed her hand on the next county to be attacked and said, "Tell me about your strategy."

The conversation lasted until midnight.

On the second day, after leaving some people behind, the huge team continued to move forward.