The cruel little princess

As time passed, more than half a month flew by. By the end of the sixth lunar month, Shen Zijin's foot had completely healed, and he was finally free from his sister's restrictions. He could walk around freely and even mount a horse to kill the enemy. The thought of being able to dominate the battlefield again made him so excited!

Shen Zijin couldn't wait to demonstrate his strength. He longed to gallop onto the battlefield once again and show his bravery. Just then, news arrived: the Qinglong Kingdom had gathered its troops and stationed a hundred miles away! This news excited Shen Zijin immensely, as he knew a major battle was imminent.

Meanwhile, Shen Youyou's wounded battalion was undergoing intense training. They carried healthy, uninjured soldiers in a circle as practice, hoping to improve their combat effectiveness and response capabilities. When the scouts reported the arrival of the Qinglong Nation army, the entire camp erupted in excitement.

"Great! Good thing they're here! I'm not afraid of him coming, I'm just afraid of him not coming! It's a good time to test the power of my niece's little toy!" Lieutenant General Zhang looked smug, as if full of confidence in this battle. He believed that this enemy attack was the perfect opportunity to test his new weapons and looked forward to seeing their power on the battlefield.

Shen Zijin stood aside, his gaze fixed firmly into the distance. He understood the importance of this battle, but he also believed in his own strength and that of his comrades. He was determined to play his utmost role in this battle, protecting the safety of the nation and its people.

As the Qinglong army approached, a tense atmosphere filled the air. The soldiers stood in formation, ready to meet the enemy's challenge. Shen Zijin and Lieutenant General Zhang led their troops, actively preparing for battle, awaiting the moment of direct confrontation with the enemy.

This battle will be a test, but also an opportunity. Shen Zijin looks forward to proving his worth with victory, and also hopes that this battle will bring more peace and prosperity to the country.

Since His Royal Highness Prince Jin was still in the barracks, General Shen simply invited him to join the discussion. Prince Jin knew that while he was well-versed in military manuals and strategies, they were all theoretical, theoretical without any real-world experience. He was vastly different from these battle-hardened generals. So, he wisely sat at the head of the table but remained silent, simply observing the generals. He told them to speak freely, without any concerns about his presence. Just like before, they could speak directly. Don't bother with him; he was just here to learn. Furthermore, Prince Jin always considered matters from the perspective of the barracks, making decisions for the generals with sincerity, so no one treated him as an outsider.

Seeing Prince Jin's humility, the generals' concerns were largely dispelled. After all, Prince Jin held a noble position and was one of the Emperor's most favored sons. It would have been easy for them to accuse them of offensive words. But Prince Jin's generosity undoubtedly strengthened their sympathy for him. Furthermore, Prince Jin's ability to step up and take charge in the absence of General Shen and the Major General had also earned their respect.

At this time, General Shen spoke up: "Everyone, the situation we are facing is very serious. The enemy is now approaching our hinterland. If we can't come up with a countermeasure quickly, I am afraid the consequences will be disastrous."

General Shen's words plunged everyone into deep thought. Everyone knew that this war was crucial to the country, and a failure would bring huge losses to the country. Therefore, an effective strategic plan must be formulated as soon as possible.

At this point, a general stood up and said, "We could consider a circuitous tactic. We could get around the enemy's rear and cut off their supply lines, thus disrupting their deployment." Another general suggested, "We could take advantage of the terrain, set traps, lure the enemy deep into our territory, and then destroy them in one fell swoop." Still another suggested, "We should strengthen our defenses, hold the city, and wait until the enemy is exhausted before striking."

Prince Jin listened quietly to the discussion, nodding his head in agreement. He observed that these generals possessed extensive combat experience and wisdom, and each offered valuable insights. They expressed their opinions freely, laying out the potential problems they might encounter. Finally, General Shen stood up and said with a smile, "All of your opinions are excellent, but we need to consider various factors and choose the solution that best suits the current situation." He then analyzed the advantages and disadvantages of each plan in detail and offered some suggestions for improvement.

Everyone agreed, finding General Shen's analysis quite plausible. After a lively discussion, they finally settled on a battle plan that fully integrated various tactics, taking into account the enemy's weaknesses while also leveraging our own strengths.

Finally, they unanimously decided to call up the troops and generals tomorrow to meet those grandsons. They also had to bring along the thousand Zhuge Crossbows and the ten large crossbow chariots. The large crossbow chariots were scaled-down versions of the Zhuge Crossbows, mounted on chariots. They would be put to the test tomorrow!

After the meeting, Prince Jin left his tent and gazed at the battlefield in the distance, a surge of lofty ambition welling up in his heart. He knew this war would determine the fate of the nation, and as a prince, he shouldered the heavy responsibility of defending it. He secretly vowed to give his all to win victory for his country, thus preventing chaos in the army.

Meanwhile, Shen Youyou was also holding a meeting with the medicine boys and military doctors from the wounded battalion, while the imperial physicians sat in on the meeting. Previously, the imperial physicians were all in the capital, typically taking the pulses and treating the emperor, the empress dowager, the concubines, and the meritorious nobles. The most common cases they treated were headaches, fevers, miscarriages, and detoxification. They rarely saw sword and spear wounds, nor did they often see patients with intestinal perforations. Since arriving at the border, it was like opening a new door. The medical skills they were so proud of were no longer practical here. For military doctors, preserving lives first was paramount, followed by treatment. Their excessive pursuit of meticulous perfection was actually detrimental to saving lives.

So when Shen Youyou learned of the impending war, her first instinct was to hold a mobilization meeting for all members of the wounded battalion. After all, a real war was about to begin, and it wouldn't be like their usual drills. This was about finding a chance to survive amidst the bloody storm and saving their fellow soldiers. There was no room for carelessness or timidity. Fortunately, these 300 members of the rescue team were former soldiers, experienced in battle before, and wouldn't be intimidated by fear of death. She simply emphasized the important points to keep in mind, ensuring their own safety while saving as many lives as possible. Another important task was to assign them a crucial task: to bring back five enemy corpses. Ideally, they should be relatively intact, not severely mutilated. They still had a limited understanding of the internal structure of the human body. While they could identify and treat various ailments, they ultimately relied on experience, without firsthand experience. So Shen Youyou decided to take this opportunity to teach them a unique lesson.

The medicine boy and the military doctor stayed at their posts in the three areas designated by Shen Youyou. Both the medicine boy and the military doctor had undergone more than a month of special training by Shen Youyou, and both their medical skills and their own personal development had made a qualitative leap.

As for the imperial physicians, Shen Youyou hadn't assigned any specific tasks to them, nor did she have the authority to do so. However, out of admiration for Shen Youyou and curiosity about the massive wounded battalion, including the ambulance team, they wondered how effective they would be. So, they all wanted to see it for themselves, so that when the emperor asked about it, they could have something to say and a well-reasoned answer. If they were to promote this approach at other border crossings, they could easily replicate it and arrange everything, making their colleagues who hadn't come the envy of them.

They felt their trip was truly worthwhile! They were overjoyed to think that so many wounded soldiers and officers would receive timely medical treatment. The atmosphere here was also very harmonious, with everyone working towards the same goal, which was incredibly heartwarming.

In this process, they discovered many things worth learning, such as how to better organize medical resources and how to improve treatment efficiency. These experiences will be of great guiding significance for their future work.

At the same time, they also deeply recognized Shen Youyou's talent and ability. This young woman was not only proficient in medicine, but also adept at management and organization, which was truly admirable. They secretly made up their minds to learn from Shen Youyou and continuously improve their professional level and overall quality.

In short, this experience has benefited all the imperial doctors a lot, and they look forward to continuing to participate in such activities in the future to provide help to more wounded soldiers.