Pei Shijiu, dressed in a tight-fitting outfit, stood on the watchtower's protective wall, his handsome and delicate face appearing exceptionally cold and stern in the cold wind.
Now he is taller than many twenty-year-old men, and his imposing presence is awe-inspiring and intimidating.
Qiao Lian'er was also dressed in a tight-fitting outfit, with a heroic and spirited look in her eyes, showing that she was no less capable than any man.
In addition, she also looked like a grown woman, and the two of them standing side by side looked exceptionally well-matched.
“Let’s begin,” she said.
The ranks have been straightened out, and the scene is orderly and solemn.
Pei Shijiu made a gesture, and the generals immediately directed the formation. The army moved like dragons and phoenixes, skillfully and nimbly, and with greatly increased speed. The wind rose and the clouds shifted, the autumn leaves fell, and in the blink of an eye, the situation changed. It was as if the pieces on the chessboard were constantly changing positions, and every change affected the whole situation.
Qiao Lian'er nodded in approval. If such results were placed on the battlefield, the enemy would not be able to react at all and would be completely at our mercy.
“This is just routine training. I know this isn’t what you really want to see.” Pei Shijiu smiled, raised his hand to signal the troops to stop, and ordered the captains, “Show Princess Feiluan what you’ve learned during this time.”
The captains immediately began to perform in order. If a month ago they were still clumsy and awkward, and the formations they presented were not particularly remarkable, now they were completely transformed, with many ingenious features. Their formations were also smooth and unpredictable, making them difficult to understand at first glance, but upon closer inspection, there was order and logic within them.
Qiao Lian'er had five captains under his command. From the first to the fifth, each of them performed exceptionally well, without a single flaw.
The female soldiers were also in the formation. They were highly coordinated with the formation and completely integrated into it. If you didn't look closely, Qiao Lian'er almost wouldn't have noticed their position.
A look of satisfaction appeared on her lips. This was a good start. Once they had rendered meritorious service to the Great Swamp Kingdom and demonstrated the strength of female soldiers, she could then request the Emperor to expand the recruitment.
The drill has ended.
"Excellent, exceeding my expectations."
Qiao Lian'er's eyes sparkled with a bright smile, like shimmering sunlight, making her exceptionally beautiful, and she also possessed a decisive and wise quality unique to female generals.
Upon receiving this answer, Pei Shijiu's serious face softened instantly, like a spring breeze gently caressing a blooming flower.
He was nervous just now.
He was afraid the little girl would be dissatisfied, think he wasn't capable enough, and stop trusting him in the future.
This wasn't the first time he had done something for her, but this time, he felt the most involved and had the most personal experience.
So, heaven knows how excited he was when he heard her answer.
However, he did not show it too much, and his still somewhat childish face remained calm.
"It's only been a month, and I only put in 40-50% of my effort. If it had been longer, their performance would have been even better."
Qiao Lian'er knew he had done his best, and said with a straight face, "Nonsense, Second Young Master, you only put in a little effort. You are being modest."
She wanted to laugh, but she held it in.
Pei Shijiu looked at her. He felt that the little girl was teasing him, but it didn't seem like it.
"Come on, I'll treat you to dinner." Qiao Lian'er patted the boy's shoulder.
He then ordered the captains: "Continue training at this level tomorrow, without slackening."
"Yes." The officers were very happy. The princess was finally satisfied with their performance. You have to understand how many times the princess had frowned a month ago.
Stepping down from the watchtower, Pei Shijiu touched her shoulder. It was just a casual pat, but it warmed her skin, and something subtle flowed through her heart.
It was already dusk, and the men of the Qiao family should be going home for dinner, so Qiao Lian'er led everyone back together.
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