Huo Liao let out a breath, already somewhat convinced.

"He does have some skills."

Liang Heda said nothing more. Pei Qingrong had made a show of force as soon as she arrived, which showed that she knew they were unhappy.

She is indeed not a delicate woman. Her movements just now not only demonstrated her strength, but also her courage and boldness, and revealed her decisive nature.

Huo Liao looked at the two Qiu brothers with a smile in his eyes.

If bending down to pick up the military flag is a shortcut, how many soldiers have the strength to do it with the precision just now?

"I can only say it's not that bad," Qiu Deyi still stubbornly insisted.

He and Qiu Dezhong already had a plan in mind. Even though Pei Qingrong had shown her strength, they did not want a young woman to lead them. To them, this was tantamount to being subservient to a woman.

Pei Qingrong entered the council hall of the central army camp, where eight subordinates stood on either side of the gate.

She placed the general's seal on the large table.

"From today onwards, I, Pei Qingrong, will take over as the commander-in-chief of the Tianhe Prefecture garrison. Princess Zhenguo has requested that the Tianhe Prefecture garrison be trained into an elite infantry force. I will lead everyone together to accomplish this task."

This is a notification, a direct order, not a request for opinions.

She knew the importance of establishing authority in the military, and from the beginning, she had to show this overwhelming force to suppress those who were disobedient.

Liang Heda hesitated for a moment, then clasped his hands in a fist and said, "The Princess Zhenguo has agreed with us that if we are not satisfied within three months, then we will send you back to the capital."

"If I do not perform well, I will resign voluntarily and will not cause trouble for the princess and everyone else."

These three months also put some pressure on Pei Qingrong. She had to do things well, and she felt that this period of probation might not be a bad thing for her.

Huo Liao said, "I just witnessed the general's excellent martial arts skills. I wonder if the general is familiar with any formations? Although we have the formations provided by the Princess Zhenguo, the situation on the battlefield is unpredictable, and we need to adapt to the situation."

The men of the Qiao family usually gathered together to discuss formations with Qiao Lian'er, while Pei Qingrong would learn from them. She would also ponder the formations in private and write down her insights on troop deployment to show to Qiao Lian'er.

Qiao Lian'er appointed her as the commander-in-chief because she had never given up on herself during the two years of pregnancy and postpartum.

So, Pei Qingrong picked up a brush, dipped it in ink, and quickly wrote down three formations, all of which had been guided and affirmed by Qiao Lian'er.

Several generals gathered around and picked up the formation to examine it.

These are all viable formations, and they are innovative and can be used in training and on the battlefield.

Pei Qingrong observed their expressions.

"You don't need to question my courage, nor do you need to question my ability."

"Now that I'm here, I'm not going to leave empty-handed."

Qiu Dezhong and Qiu Deyi exchanged a glance. Now, they had to admit that Pei Qingrong was indeed quite capable.

But so what? They had served in the military for many years, and now, with their only chance, they couldn't get promoted. Instead, a young woman who had been parachuted in took her place. The main reason for their resentment was that they were unwilling to accept it.

Moreover, the army is full of men, and they don't believe that Pei Qingrong can win over the troops or achieve great feats.