The city gate was thirty li away from the fiefdom, which could be covered in less than a quarter of an hour. Outside the boundary of the fiefdom, there was an iron road sign, deeply embedded in the ground, with a circle of stones piled up next to it, making it very stable.

The road sign, painted in red, reads: "Qingfeng Plain, fiefdom of the lord of Dingxiang County. Unauthorized trespassers will be severely punished."

There were also about ten Royal Guards patrolling and guarding the area.

Pei Zhujin glanced at the group of people, then turned slightly to Qiao Lian'er and said, "Miss Qiao, I've been to Qingfeng Plain before. Back then, it was just guarded by ordinary soldiers, but now it's been replaced by the royal army. This shows how much the Emperor values ​​you."

Qiao Lian'er squinted as she surveyed her fiefdom. They were currently on a hill, with a wide view of the surrounding plains and hills covered in lush green grass and trees—just like the landscape of her dreams.

She thought to herself that while the emperor had a good impression of her and valued her the most, she should make a good impression and win him even more favor.

Pei Zhujin took out a map from his sleeve: "This is a map of the Qingfeng Plain fiefdom. The terrain, buildings and rivers are all on it. You can compare it with the map to see the actual site."

Qiao Lian'er took it. The military camp was located not far from the river, backed by relatively steep hills, which made it easy to defend.

The military camp was located in the heart of Qingfeng Plain, and the group made a special trip there.

The main purpose of coming to the fiefdom was to inspect the military camps.

The main camp was a three-story building with black tiles and blue bricks, surrounded by defensive walls and watchtowers. In front of it was a wide training ground, and around it were large military camps.

Outside the outermost wall of the stockade, a trench was dug and obstacles such as barbed chevaux-de-frise were set up, forming another barrier within the river, essentially a double barrier.

Its facilities are far more complete than those of the Guan Ning Iron Cavalry's garrison.

Now, the troops stationed in front have withdrawn, leaving the area completely empty. The wind howls through the buildings, creating an extremely desolate and chilly atmosphere.

"Brother Dacheng, do you like it?" Qiao Lian'er asked.

Da Cheng was preoccupied with his own thoughts, but seeing this camp made his heart light up—no, it lit up several times.

The garrison in Qingshui Town was rather simple. He hadn't expected the camp to be so imposing and magnificent. Just one glance was enough to inspire one's ambition.

That training ground was more than ten times larger than the Guan Ning Iron Cavalry's garrison.

"I like it." Even though he had hesitated for a moment, he couldn't help but blurt it out.

For those who join the military, such a place is their dream.

"If you like it, stay."

Da Cheng was filled with complex emotions, struggling and feeling very uncomfortable.

“This camp was built to accommodate 50,000 people. Miss Qiao, I hope that one day you will be able to train an army to protect the capital,” Pei Zhujin said.

Qiao Lian'er smirked and spurred her horse away, saying, "Let's go check out other places."

The group rode their horses and galloped around the fiefdom.

Crossing the bridge over the river, climbing over the hills, and skimming across the plains, all worries seem to vanish, leaving only joy and exhilaration.

"Brother Dacheng, catch!" Pei Shijiu untied a flask of wine from his horse and tossed it to Dacheng.

Da Cheng opened the wine flask, tilted his head back, and swallowed the mellow wine, feeling a surge of heroic spirit.

The wind ruffled the hair on Qiao Lian'er and Qiao Zhizhi's foreheads, and the two looked at each other and smiled.

As dusk fell, the group returned to the capital, each person drenched in sweat and eager to take a bath.

As soon as they entered the city, two of his men quickly approached them.

"Young Master, Second Young Master, that person has been caught and is already locked up in the Pei family dungeon."