"Actually, material possessions are fine too; I don't ask for much," Qiao Lian'er said modestly.
General Guan said, "These rewards will be given, and in addition, I will also grant you a position."
Upon hearing the question about her position, Qiao Lian'er's expression shifted.
"I intend to make you the strategist of the garrison. If there are any matters that need to be discussed, I will summon you."
Hearing the words "military garrison," Qiao Lian'er felt a surge of joy.
She originally thought that General Guan wanted to give her a nice-sounding but meaningless honor, which she would rather not have, and that a few more taels of silver would be more practical.
However, being a garrison strategist represents a sense of recognition, a genuine honor, and can also play a truly significant role.
She was willing, very willing.
General Guan continued, “I only arrived here recently. The strategist from before stayed at the original garrison. I have been looking for a strategist who can help the garrison. The higher-ups have sent a few people, but none of them have satisfied me.”
“Girl, your ideas are something no one else could come up with. You are blessed with good fortune and can help the army win battles, so it is most appropriate to ask you to be the strategist.”
Qiao Lian'er thought to herself that General Guan probably suspected her about the goose incident as well.
But for the general, winning battles is the most important thing. Resisting invasions and defeating a larger force with a smaller one is a great achievement.
"If you have other things to do, we won't bother you here often. Every month, we will give you a salary of twenty taels of silver. From now on, you will be a part of the garrison."
Twenty taels, that's a lot. My three older brothers now receive twelve taels each per month.
Qiao Lian'er felt deeply entrusted with this position.
"General Guan, I am very willing to serve the station. If the station needs anything, I will do my best."
"Good, good." General Guan laughed heartily when he saw how readily she agreed.
"The strategist has a special uniform. In a moment, someone will take your measurements and make you several sets. When you arrive at the camp, you can wear these clothes."
Guan Yuqin pulled Qiao Lian'er up: "Let's go, Lian'er, I've taken your measurements."
They took Qiao Lian'er up to the third floor, to her room, and then brought out a measuring tape.
When the measurements were given, Qiao Lian'er was a little surprised. She had grown four centimeters taller in the six months since she arrived.
That's a bit too fast.
It seems that she no longer has that overly thin and petite feel.
She still looks thin, but not in the kind of thin that's all skin and bones, with a withered and listless face. Instead, her skin is smooth and firm, her hair is jet black, and she's full of energy.
She couldn't help but think of the bet she made with that little brat Pei Shijiu: if she grew taller in two or three years, he would have to walk upside down.
She won't let him off easily then.
"Lian'er, you will set a good example for your younger brother and sister." Guan Yuqin smiled gently.
“I will,” Qiao Lian’er said.
She genuinely regarded Guan Song and Guan Xue as her younger siblings, after all, they shared half the same blood.
She was the youngest in the Qiao family, and now she had to be the eldest sister and set an example for others. It was a feeling that was hard to describe.
"It will take a few days to make the clothes. Once they are finished, I will deliver them to your home."
Guan Yuqin looked at her again: "Is Lian'er going home now?"
Qiao Lian'er saw a hint of expectation in her eyes.
"There's nothing going on at home, so I'll play with Xue'er and Song'er for a while. I had planned to come see them today too."
Guan Yuqin smiled broadly: "They're waiting for you too. They've been talking about you since early this morning."
As soon as they saw Qiao Lian'er, Guan Xue and Guan Song grabbed the Rubik's Cube and started fiddling with it in front of her.
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