Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Chu Yueli hasn't figured out how to deal with Lu Yunfei's problem yet. The key issue is that even if she did, Yunfei wouldn't listen to her.

We need to set off early tomorrow, so that's all for now.

"Get him some food and take him over. Everyone should get some rest, especially you, Zisu. I don't need you tonight, so you should get some rest too."

"Understood." Zisu had been accompanying Chu Yueli on campaigns for many years, so she knew how precious rest time was on the march.

"Then, Miss, would you like some roasted chestnuts? I think they don't keep well if they've been sitting out for too long. If you don't want any, I can make them for you."

"You brat!" Chu Yueli glared at her, then turned and walked into the room: "Get some to try."

...The following days were spent on the march.

In order to keep up with the pace, the rest time was not long, so whenever they stopped, the soldiers were basically resting.

Chu Yueli said that the new recruits' physical strength was not up to par, and the first few days would be the most difficult time for them.

After three days, the soldiers, who had started out full of ambition, were now so exhausted that their legs were weak and their limbs were numb. They could fall asleep almost anytime they lay down.

"In another two days, once everyone has adjusted to the fatigue of the long journey, they will feel better."

Chu Yueli stood on the high slope, looking down at the soldiers who were beginning to set up camp and rest.

Today's encampment is on a flat area in the wilderness, where a force of 70,000 men is stationed, which is not a small scale.

Looking down from above, it's densely packed with people.

"Nangong, starting today, strengthen our defenses." She looked at the road ahead.

We need to cross this mountain forest to reach the next city, but just this forest alone will probably take two days to traverse.

The further away from the capital, the more desolate it becomes. There are vast mountainous areas between cities. Although there are official roads, they are just small paths, and in some places, one still has to cross mountains and rivers.

This mountain range is a great challenge even for veterans, and it is even more difficult for new recruits.

Adding to the previous five days, after these two days, a number of people will probably be too tired to walk.

"Does the general think that there might be thieves attacking the army here?" Nangong Ji frowned. "But with so many of us, who would be so bold as to launch a sneak attack?"

"It doesn't necessarily have to be a sneak attack to make a move; perhaps poisoning or drugging would also work." Better safe than sorry, she had a feeling that some forces were stirring up trouble lately.

"I understand." Nangong Ji nodded and immediately left to make arrangements.

Huo Qing had just come up from below and was looking down at the soldiers with Chu Yueli.

Chu Yueli asked, "Third Aunt, what are your thoughts on the new recruits these past three days?"

"Ling Shan has been observing all along. In two more days, we should be able to reorganize the team and select an elite team for intensive training."

Chu Yueli was somewhat surprised that Huo Qing's thoughts coincided with hers.

"I originally planned to let you observe carefully starting today, but I didn't expect you to beat me to it."

Huo Qing smiled and said, "It was Ling Shan's idea. She said that over the past three days, the recruits' physical aptitude has gradually been revealed, and things that were not clear before are now becoming clearer."

She looked up at the distant mountains and said, "Lingshan also said that the journey ahead for the next two days will be particularly difficult, which will help to more accurately identify the best soldiers."