Transmigration begins with archery training

"What, you want your senior brother to do favoritism and cheat?"

Fang Qingyun slammed the scroll down Sun Buqi's head: "Even if I were willing, do you think this is helping Junior Brother Chen? It's harming him!"

"Take you for example. Although your physique is average, your comprehension is excellent. If you had worked hard, you wouldn't have been much worse than Cao Fan and the others. Do you know why you're still dawdling in the Bone Refining Realm?"

"Isn't it just because he's relying on his master?"

"I still remember that when you were a kid, you got into a fight at the private school and couldn't beat someone. You would just say that your father was a martial saint and your senior brother was a Xuanxiang, and that you would call them to beat your whole family to a pulp."

"Especially that guy Tang Ruoshan, he really goes around threatening people every time. He either smashes a stone lion with a single palm strike or uproots a willow tree. He won't stop until he scares people to tears. He's completely spoiled you!"

How could you possibly practice diligently?

"It's pointless, they can drag me into everything they talk about."

Sun Buqi made a hasty escape.

"Huh~"

Fang Qingyun suddenly remembered something and frowned: "Junior sister, if I remember correctly, Junior Brother Chen is already married and has a wife, right?"

"correct."

Sun Li was completely unaware of any problem, her eyes clear: "Sister Lan is very skilled at needlework, and she is also virtuous and kind-hearted."

"It's broken, it's broken, it's broken!"

Hearing the endless praise, Fang Qingyun first cried out in alarm, then sighed softly, "My master is probably going to be furious again."

"Senior brother, what are you talking about that doesn't make any sense?"

Sun Li doesn't consider herself stupid.

Why was it that listening to her senior brother speak today was like trying to decipher a riddle?

"Lord Chen, this is it."

Li Qianzong stopped in front of a grand mansion and said, "General Fang has prepared the house in advance and even provided two maids. If that's not enough, you can go and buy two more yourself."

"The best option is to buy children from poor families from human traffickers. It's better than being sold to brothels, isn't it?"

"There's one more thing I need to make clear beforehand: the people of our Governor's Mansion are not allowed to kill servants for amusement at will."

"Of course, this is assuming no mistakes have been made. If mistakes have been made, punishment should still be imposed."

"alright.

"I have explained everything that needs to be explained. Now, Lord Chen, you can rest assured and stay here while you await the selection of the vanguard."

"Yes, some people may come to visit. After all, those who can participate in the selection are all outstanding young talents, and they may become great generals in the future. Lord Chen, you can handle it as you see fit."

"Thank you for your help, Mr. Li. I'll treat you to drinks another day."

Chen Sanshi clasped his hands in farewell.

The instructions given by this General Manager Li were indeed meticulous, and it was a demanding task.

"We've arrived at our new home."

Only then did Chen Sanshi have time to look at the courtyard.

What a magnificent mansion with three courtyards and three entrances!

In Poyang County, only the county magistrate and a handful of wealthy families could afford such a house.

Moreover, he didn't actually need such a big house at all. Luckily, he also had two maids, otherwise, just cleaning would have exhausted Lan Jie'er to death.

"Hello, Master. Hello, Madam."

Two young girls, still in their teens, came out to greet them and bowed respectfully.

Chen Sanshi waved his hand: "Okay, you guys go down first. I'll call you if I need anything."

"master……"

The two girls exchanged a glance and said timidly, "You haven't given us names yet."

"name?"

Chen Sanshi then remembered that after being sold into slavery, one does not have a name of one's own.

He really couldn't come up with a name: "Lan Jie'er, you can have her."

"Okay, I'll do it."

Gu Xinlan took the hands of the two maids and gently inquired about their family backgrounds, ages, and talents. She named the last one Siqin and the other Mohua.

Both of them were sold by their parents when they were young, specifically trained to be sold as maids to wealthy families, and the price was extremely high.

"I don't think I have any money to support my family!"

Chen Sanshi suddenly realized.

He fought for two months and had only a pittance of silver on him.

Fortunately, he has the official rank of sixth-grade Chengxin Colonel and the honorary rank of fifth-grade Feiqi Captain, both of which come with a salary. He just doesn't know where to collect it and will have to ask around later.

"master!"

Mo Hua jogged over, looking somewhat flustered: "There's an eunuch outside who wants you to go out and receive an imperial edict. There are a lot of people there."

"Imperial decree?"

Unpleasant memories flooded Chen Sanshi's mind.

But he had no grudge against the emperor, so there was nothing to fear, and he would most likely receive some reward.

Even if something bad happens, he still has to accept the imperial decree, because his current strength is too weak.

"Walk."

Chen Sanshi walked out the door.

There were more than a dozen horse-drawn carriages pulling in front of the mansion, a spectacle that attracted hundreds or even thousands of onlookers.

Leading the group was a high-ranking eunuch dressed in a magnificent python robe with a jade belt around his waist. His face was ashen, his expression somber, and his breathing deep and drawn-out. Judging from his posture, he was likely a martial artist as well.

He spoke in a sharp, almost grating voice: "Imperial decree has arrived! Commandant Chen Sanshi, receive the decree!"

"Your subject obeys the decree!"

Chen Sanshi led his family to kneel down.

As the saying goes, if you are weak, you have no choice but to bow down first, otherwise you will just be throwing your life away.

"By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Chen Sanshi, the Colonel of Chengxin, led the people across the Hongze River, moving Heaven and Earth. Upon hearing this, I am moved to tears. To possess such a benevolent and courageous general is truly a great fortune for me and for the Great Sheng Dynasty. Therefore, he is hereby promoted to the rank of Fifth-Rank Martial Virtue General, and further exceptionally granted the title of Senior Third-Rank Light Cavalry Captain, and bestowed with a thousand taels of gold, fifty thousand taels of silver, a thousand bolts of silk, thirty refining medicine pills, and a pot of imperial wine. This is the imperial decree!"

"Your Majesty, I accept the decree and kowtow in gratitude for the Emperor's grace. Long live the Emperor!"

Chen Sanshi had no choice but to be polite and kowtow to express his gratitude.

"who is this?"

"They just moved in."

"Lead the people across the river?"

"I've heard about this. It seems that during the Ten Days of Yunzhou, there was a general from a small county who led tens of thousands of civilians to escape. He and his men almost died while trying to help the civilians cross the river."

"Are there still officials willing to go to such lengths for the people?"

"His Majesty is also a wise and virtuous ruler!"

"Yes, yes, otherwise they wouldn't have been able to bestow such a large reward—thousands of gold and silver, thousands of bolts of silk. That's enough for many people to live on for a lifetime."

"To be awarded the third-rank honorary title at such a young age, one is already qualified to attend court and meet the emperor."

"This person is destined to become a high-ranking official!"

"..."

The onlookers were buzzing with discussion.

'Damn it, that emperor always knows how to take advantage of me!'

Chen Sanshi cursed inwardly.

The emperor, who colluded with the enemy and betrayed the country, massacred nearly a million people in Yunzhou in ten days. Now, he's turning around and using rewards to gain a good reputation. He's utterly shameless.

They didn't give us enough!

Give it to them!

Otherwise, it would be a waste of this kneeling.

"Lord Chen, won't you invite me in for a seat?"