Resisting the Wind and Splendor

From this moment on, Chu Yueli was no longer the Princess Consort of Mo, nor was she any Miss Li.

She is General Chu.

With her elder brother absent and the King of Ink absent, she is the true commander-in-chief here.

The army was fully equipped and set off on its northern expedition an hour later.

Although Chu Yueli listened to Zisu and sat in the carriage, she still came out several times during the day's march.

Each time, I would patrol the procession on horseback for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, which wasn't too tiring.

In the blink of an eye, another day has passed.

They camped at the post station that night. The group was too large to be accommodated at the post station, so Huo Qing and Chu Lingshan led their brothers to camp and rest in an open area behind the post station.

This is the real military life. The so-called tents are the most rudimentary kind that are temporarily set up. There isn't even a bed inside. The soldiers bring their own blankets, and more than ten people squeeze together.

However, it's still better than sleeping in the open.

As things stand, conditions are not good, but they are not yet dire.

Chu Lingshan was still comforting the new recruits, and from a distance, her figure could still be seen moving around the military camp.

"I never imagined that the poor little girl from back then would be able to stand on her own after only a few days in the army."

Even Chu Yueli misjudged her back then; this girl's figure and even her name gave people a delicate feeling.

But now, she has no trace of fragility.

"Third Aunt, you're so insightful, you have such a discerning eye," she said with a smile.

In front of the soldiers, Chu Yueli called Huo Qing and Miao Yucui Madam Qing and Madam Miao respectively, but in private, she still called them affectionately.

Huo Qing laughed and said, "How could I be so capable as to recognize talent? I just felt sorry for her at the time. Besides, she said that she was personally trained by Sister Anran and also knew martial arts, which would be helpful to the army."

Helping others is also helping yourself. Her army was recruiting new soldiers, and the operation had been going on for more than a month. Taking in Chu Lingshan would also be useful to her.

Little did I expect that she would be so much more capable than I had imagined.

"However, we have not yet started systematic training for this batch of new recruits, and we have not yet gained a detailed understanding of their physical fitness and character. We still need time."

Huo Qing looked at the camp in the distance: "But there is one thing that women soldiers can't do. Look at their skills and thoughtfulness, they are far superior to men. Just their food and lodging seem to have a more down-to-earth feel to them."

Chu Yueli, like her, looked at the place where the women's army was encamped.

Sure enough, even their tents were set up better than the men's.

They ate and drank, and even used some clever tricks to be self-sufficient, living much better than the men.

Although war is a cruel thing, living each day well when there is no war is a good thing.

"I just don't know if I can keep up physically, after all, the next month will be tough."

They traveled thousands of miles, crossing mountains and rivers, without a moment to rest.

Even the men were struggling, let alone the women?

"This is also a good opportunity for training." Huo Qing is optimistic for the time being.

"Perhaps after this journey, everyone's physical strength will be improved, which will be even more advantageous on the battlefield."

Chu Yueli nodded without saying anything.

Behind him, a guard rushed over: "General, someone has broken into the military camp!"