My Cultivation Starting from Archery

Central Army Camp.

"Urgent war report from An Ding Prefecture, eight hundred li away."n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Xiang Tingchun dropped the letter, "Unexpectedly, the Four Barbarian Tribes of the grassland, after years of overt and covert struggles, managed to form an alliance overnight.

"Not only that, instead of attacking Liangzhou, they specifically dispatched fifty thousand troops to attack Yunzhou. The letter says they have already set up camp outside the Great Wall and may begin their assault at any time. The command office of Yunzhou has ordered us to strengthen our border defenses and hold our positions without advancing, and to report any developments immediately."

"What are your thoughts?"

All the Hundred Households stood within the tent.

A Hundred Household by the surname Qian spoke up, "Could today's cavalry raid be related to this?"

"It's possible."

Feng Yong took over, "That group of cavalrymen didn't seem to be here to loot; it felt more like they were testing the reality of the Great Wall's defenses."

"Oh?"

Xiang Tingchun spoke seriously, "Are you suggesting that the Xi River tribes are preparing to actively attack Po Yang?"

"I wouldn't dare to speculate rashly."

Feng Yong said, "With the military strength of the Xi River tribes, they should not have the courage, but we can't rule out their secretly reinforcing their troops."

Attacking and defending a city are completely different concepts in terms of difficulty.

To attack a city, one often needs several times the number of troops to surround it.

"This possibility is not great."

Luo Dongquan spoke solemnly, "The Northwest Three States combined with An Ding Prefecture are all strategic points; it would take at least an army of over three hundred thousand to match up. Even if the Four Barbarian Tribes unite, their military and material resources are still limited; where would they have the capacity to reinforce the Xi River tribes?"

"That said, it's still best to be cautious."

Xiang Tingchun ordered, "The Night Patrol Team to start scouting missions ahead of time, set off after the fifteenth day, and be sure to clarify the recent situation of the Xi River tribes."

"Yes!"

After discussing the military issues, they moved on to the rewards for killing the enemy.

"Hundred Household Chen alone broke through thirty light cavalry and directly took the life of an enemy general, bravely invincible!"

Xiang Tingchun sincerely expressed, "Even I was not nearly as good as you when I started!"

"I will make a report to the court, promoting you to the rank of Captain Chengxin.

"As for the medicinal materials in the camp, from today onwards, you may use the medicine baths as you wish; all costs will be charged to me!

"However, starting from the Black Jade Protective Ointment, we have a limited quantity in the camp. All the Hundred Households need it, so I can't just give it to you alone."

Sixth Rank Hundred Households, initially promoted to Zhaoxin Captain.

After performing well or completing the term, they are promoted to Captain Chengxin.

This can be understood as a promotion in military rank.

After reaching a certain rank, you can then continue to be promoted.

If there are no military achievements or significant breakthroughs in level, this process can be very slow.

Even Xiang Ting Chun, after he succeeded in Refining Internal, spent several years as a Deputy Thousand Households before he managed to become the Households Commander.

"Besides that, whatever reward you wish for, just speak up."

"My lord, I want horses."

Chen Sansi was forthright, "The twenty horses captured, can I have them?"

"Okay!"

Xiang Tingchun agreed very readily, "Not only will you have the twenty horses you captured, but I will also find a way to get you thirty more horses!"

"Thank you, Lord Thousand Households!"

Chen Sansi bowed with his fists clasped.

His request for horses was both practically useful.

And on the other hand, it was because the Thousand Households were too poor, clearly unable to afford any other rewards.

Po Yang Territory, it really was no longer a place to stay.

Resources were too scarce.

Leaving the tent.

Dan Yuanzhi had been waiting for a while, "Congratulations to Hundred Household Chen for your military success! A single man on horseback nearly annihilated the invading cavalry; with such achievements, even the Crown Prince would probably take a second look!"

In his words, he hinted at a limitless future if they followed them.

"What about the medicine?"

Chen Sansi didn't beat around the bush, "Guard Dan, didn't you say that the Lord Prefect wants to gift me a secret medicine?"

"Magistrate Ji was very pleased to hear that you were considering surrendering, and he wants to invite you to his residence as a guest. After the banquet, he will personally prepare the medicine for you."

Dan Yuanzhi gestured invitingly, "Hundred Household Chen, this way, please."

"How thoughtful! Wang Zhi, someone's buying us a meal!"

Chen Sansi shouted loudly.

"Who?!"

From a hundred meters away, Fatty Wang swiftly approached like a whirlwind: "Are you a guard for the Lord Prefect? So it's Magistrate Ji who is inviting us, very good, very good!"

"?"

Dan Yuanzhi didn't anticipate this turn of events.

"Dan Guard."

Chen Sansi smiled and said, "Add a pair of chopsticks, Magistrate Ji surely wouldn't mind, right?"

This trip.

Ji Guangxian most likely intended to show goodwill, without any hidden agenda.

But, it's good to be prepared for anything, just in case.

"Cough cough, of course I don't mind."

Dan Guard led the way ahead.

Outside the military camp, a carriage was already prepared.

It was Chen Sansi's first time sitting in a carriage.

It must be said that those with money and status really know how to enjoy life.

"Ha, Chen, you're really something."

Wang Zhi rubbed his hands excitedly, "Ji Guangxian is a substantial household, this capture is a real scoop!"

The carriage jolted and swayed until it reached the county town, the sky also grew dim, finally stopping in front of a grand mansion.

Ji Guangxian, dressed in casual clothes, came out to greet them himself.

"Households Officer Chen, your bravery has spread throughout Po Yang in less than two hours."

Ji Guangxian praised, "I truly didn't misjudge you, eh? And who is this…"

Wang Zhi bowed with a fist and chuckled, "My surname is Wang, a hundred households in the military, here to ask for a meal from your Excellency."

"Guests are always welcome, please, come in!"

Ji Guangxian was exceedingly approachable and very generous.

He even specifically had all the chefs from Eight Treasures Building come to his home, and the dishes were also made from top-quality ingredients, including beast meat and even a nourishing Treasure Fish, paired with premium deer blood wine.

This table of dishes would cost hundreds of pieces of silver.

'No poison.'

After acquiring "Recognize Medicine," Chen Sansi could identify any medicine-related ingredients, naturally including poisons.

If anyone dared to poison the food, he could spot it at a glance.

He didn't hesitate and started eating the Treasure Fish with his chopsticks.

Wang Zhi, not to be outdone, ate greasily.

The two were so engrossed in eating and drinking that Ji Guangxian tried to speak several times but couldn't find the right moment.

He waited until they had eaten their fill before finally speaking up, "Households Officer Chen, have you considered my offer to leave Po Yang with me?"

"Lord Prefect, didn't you promise me a secret medicine?"

Chen Sansi said bluntly.

"Bring the items here!"

Ji Guangxian clapped his hands.

Two beautiful maids brought two wooden barrels, one containing Iron Sand, the other a prepared medicine bath.

"Truth be told, my ancestors were in the business of medicinal materials, so I also know a bit about medical skills."

Ji Guangxian said with pride, "Hearing that Households Officer Chen has made breakthroughs in Bone Strengthening and is currently undergoing Skin Training, this medicine is an excellent secret medicine for aiding Skin Training, called 'Condensed Dew Body Forging Soup.' Its greatest feature is that it not only has the protective effects of Black Jade Ointment but also has a body strengthening and healing effect far superior to ordinary medicine baths, and it can be used until Great Success in Bone Training. You'll know once you try!"

Dan Yuanzhi added, "This is personally brewed by Lord Prefect himself, it took an entire afternoon!"

"Good."

Chen Sansi immediately stripped off his clothes, first using the Iron Sand to grind his skin, then jumped into the medicine bath.

Unlike ordinary medicine baths which are intensely hot.

This medicine bath, once immersed, had a synergy with 'Black Jade Protective Ointment.' The medicine seeped into the flesh through the wounds made by the Iron Sand, not only repairing the skin but also nourishing the muscles and bones.

No wonder with this, one could cling to the high echelons in court!

"Households Officer Chen."

Ji Guangxian asked confidently, "How is the effect?"

"Average!"

Chen Sansi responded indifferently.