Traveling through time as a peasant girl to turn things around

Huang Bao stood on the podium with his head held high and chest puffed out, speaking: "My name is Ye Donghua, and I am the Grand Marshal, a special forces general appointed by the Emperor himself. From now on, you will call me Marshal Ye, the highest commander of this special forces unit. All military actions must be under your command. A soldier's duty is to obey orders!"

Duke Huo said from below, "This kid is really good at talking!" Duke Lu said: "That's right, otherwise he wouldn't have won first place!"

On the high platform, Huang Bao continued, "This team is small in number, but," Huang Bao emphasized, "each of them possesses special abilities. They are not ordinary soldiers. They are highly skilled in martial arts and possess unspeakable abilities. Furthermore, the special weapons we have issued will further enhance the combat effectiveness of this army. You may not fully understand what I mean now, but in the near future, you will understand the significance of each of your existence, which is far from ordinary! Enough nonsense. Time is running out. Next, we will begin roll call. Ten thousand people, one thousand to a column, one hundred to a squad, and ten to a squad."

Chen Jun arrived at the military camp with a hundred doctors. Behind him followed a large group of carriages carrying herbal medicine. Huang Bao: "Please come in."

Chen Jun met Huang Bao and asked about the military deployment. Huang Bao said, "Two groups of soldiers have just left the capital." Chen Jun said, "I'll chase them immediately." He and his men divided into two groups of fifty people each. Chen Jun ordered, "Follow the two groups. Go!"

Guoguo saw Chen Jun walking over and asked, "Master, are there any other doctors in the capital?" "Yes, I've sent a message. They will be here in a few days. There will be another one hundred doctors." "Okay, the prince and the emperor must also bring doctors." "Master, you know. I have arranged fifty doctors for each team." "Okay, you can go. There's still time. Master, take care of yourself." "Okay." Guoguo watched the two teams leave.

Duke Lu looked at the boys who were doing things in a proper manner and said, "Okay, this boy is really good!" Duke Huo: "Well, I knew it long ago. With the children brought up by Guoguo and Yeheng, there is no mistake. You can rest assured. We two old brothers are in the court, and we just need to do the logistics tasks." Duke Lu said: "Yes, supervise the court well."

Huang Bao returned to the podium and said, "I'll start the roll call now. Ye Yi." Ye Yi's voice boomed, "Here!" Huang Bao looked over, surprised to see him still dressed in the same attire. Ye Yi: "We haven't been issued our new uniforms yet. The prince said we'll wait for the young master to arrange them." "Alright. Roll call first." Ye Yi followed the prince's instructions and called out all the secret guards with the surname Ye and lined them up again. These were all the palace's secret guards, as well as the black-clad men Guo Guo had recruited. They all had the surname Chai. Ye Yi called out everyone, a thousand in total, and paused. Huang Bao continued, "This is the first column, with Chai Li as the general, responsible for all aspects of this army." Chai Li and the soldiers shouted, "Yes!" Chai Li stepped down from the podium and stood at the front of the first column. Ye Yi returned to his unit. Huang Bao continued, and Ye Yi helped with the roll call. Ye Yi called the remaining men, including those brought from the Chai Mansion, into a group to form the second column, led by Chai Aotian. Chai Aotian stood at the front of the second column. Chai Aotian was Xiaotian, the fourth son.

The third column was led by Chai En and Chai Xiangyu. It consisted of the loyalists Jia Le had brought back. Guo Guo stood in front of the third column. Huang Bao looked on without saying anything. The fourth column was still composed of Jia Le's loyalists, plus Xiao Fu and Chai Lu. Chai Jia Le stood in front of the fourth column. The fifth column was led by Lu Hao, the commander of the Imperial Guard. Lu Hao was a man of both military and literary talents, both brave and resourceful.

Huang Bao looked at the list of the Sixth Corps. They were recommended from various places. They all performed well in the palace examination and were among the top few. Qiming came from Yongping Prefecture. The Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth Corps were currently unfilled, so they were all arranged. They were temporarily assigned to Ye Yi, Ye Er, Ye San, and Ye Si. Huang Bao finished arranging the organization and continued, "The last few generals will be selected after the competition. They will be those who are all-rounders in both civil and military affairs. Teams, take your positions."

"At ease, stand at attention!" Huang Bao demonstrated on the stage. Everyone understood after watching, and Huang Bao continued shouting it several times. "Okay, at ease! The team organization is complete. From now on, we will conduct short-term training according to the team's personnel. Now, each team leader will lead the team to the quartermaster's office to collect the supplies your team members need. Line up to receive them and do not disturb them. Each team can also arrange personnel for training or set up tents. It is up to you to make your own arrangements.

The supplies department was also in an open-air corner, and the carriages were waiting. Ten generals and their men lined up to receive their supplies. Huang Bao gave each general a list of names so they could be identified.

Qinqi and Qi had arrived, and the two stewards from the palace had followed with their supplies. Guoguo shouted, "Come to me and get the tents. Five people each." Huangbao and his men left. The place was left for the generals to distribute the supplies.

Each column had 200 tents, quilts, cotton-padded clothes, and cotton shoes. They were given a set of clothes first. Rice, flour, grain, oil, vegetables, meat, and other supplies were distributed one by one.

They set up tents, cooked meals, and marked out a territory for each column.

The morning passed in this way.

Huang Bao brought his own secret guards—all personal soldiers, raised by his family. They weren't many, but their martial arts were crucial. They went to the palace to collect weapons and equipment: hidden arrows, broadswords, daggers, pistol bullets, ten cannons, and several boxes of ammunition.

After loading twenty carts, Huang Bao looked around and saw that the supplies on the carts were almost enough, and shouted, "Okay, close the warehouse. Guard it, and no one is allowed to get close." "Yes, master, don't worry." The gunpowder was all stored in the basement.

Huang Bao led the team out of the palace, and the gate was closed. It would not be opened normally and entry and exit were strictly prohibited.