Chapter 162 Eat More
The military doctor, who was applying medicine to the group of spoiled brats, was angered by their intrusion and slapped one of them on the shoulder.
"Stay put and don't move around."
After Lin Changning went in, her cries grew louder, filling the entire tent with an atmosphere of sorrow and fear.
"Dad, where are you? Your son is about to be killed."
"Mother, please come and save your child!"
"Waaah, I want to go home."
While she was crying and wailing, a group of elders with dark faces entered from outside the door.
Lin Changning looked at the group of people and said, "Everyone, please make yourselves at home. We have a big drill this afternoon, and I have to go to the training ground. Those who want to stay can leave their people in the tents, and the army doctors will treat their wounds. Those who want to leave can take their children or nephews with them today."
After he finished speaking, a howl suddenly erupted from the tent.
"Father, Father, Father, please save me!"
"Uncle, I don't want to stay in this awful place, I want to go home."
"Uncle, my back hurts. Please take me back quickly. This awful place is no place for anyone to stay.
Lin Changning chuckled and walked straight out of the military doctor's tent.
After turning back to his own tent, Qi Rong had already come out from the back.
Right now, he's sitting in the main seat, pouring tea and leisurely drinking it, while holding a book in his hand, which he seems to be engrossed in reading.
When he saw the person return, he looked up and gazed at him with undisguised admiration.
Qi Erge originally thought that Liu Lang was too young and might not be able to control this group of old hands.
Unexpectedly, he was completely subdued as soon as he came in. He usually seems carefree and loves to eat and play, but when he sits down, he can't hide his fierce aura. His little face really has the air of someone in a superior position.
This completely stunned the group of seasoned veterans. They had been worried that Liu Lang wouldn't be able to handle it, but now they realized they had been overthinking it.
Xiao Liu is a shrewd person.
He can use both kindness and severity, and his words can also leverage the power of the Chu King's mansion to give someone a good beating and then promise them a bright future. He is indeed a good candidate for an official position.
"You're back?"
Lin Changning put on a smiling face and nodded: "I'm a little thirsty after eating too much, Second Brother, please pour me a glass of water."
He poured Lin Changning a cup of tea and handed it to him, saying, "Drink up, you did a good job today."
Lin Changning shrugged: "It's alright, as long as I didn't disappoint my second brother's expectations."
Qi Rong smiled, his eyes crinkling: "I know Liu Lang's talent. Just now, how many stayed and how many left? I'll go back and give my elder brother some information."
Lin Changning paused for a moment before realizing that Qi Erge's elder brother was the Crown Prince of Chu: "It's about half and half. About eight people stayed, and the rest left. I didn't really recognize who was who. I'll have Lu Shan count them tonight and then I'll tell Erge."
Qi Rong nodded: "Alright, are you going to lead people in training this afternoon? Then I won't stay any longer."
After saying this, he was about to get up when Lin Changning got up to see him off. After escorting him to the entrance of the military headquarters, he was about to return when he suddenly saw a man riding a horse.
Standing next to Qi Erge, he said, "Commander Lin's family has been brought to Taiyuan and is currently being settled in a small courtyard near the Prince's Mansion."
Lin Changning, with her sharp ears, immediately turned her head to look: "What did you say? Have my mother and brother arrived?"
Qi Rong turned around helplessly: "They are indeed Liu Lang's relatives. They should have just arrived in Taiyuan. Liu Lang, don't worry, I will grant you leave, and you can go there now."
Lin Changning glanced at Qi Rong and hesitated for a moment before saying, "Thank you, Second Brother. But today is my first day on duty, so it's best not to ask for leave."
He has to lead a training session this afternoon; how can the newly appointed official not go? He can't end up like that damned Zhang Bo.
Oh, I forgot, Zhang Bo deserted in the face of battle and was killed by her.
Lin Changning was anxious to go home, but the way he was leaving today was not a good idea.
Seeing Lin Changning's conflicted expression, Qi Rong couldn't help but laugh: "Go back if you want, or I'll go and lead the training for you this afternoon."
Lin Changning shook his head vigorously: "Thanks, Second Brother, I will go back tonight."
Qi Rong was the most seriously injured among them, and his wounds had not yet fully healed. Moreover, he dared to ask his superior to cover his shift. He was simply audacious.
After saying goodbye to Qi Rong, Lin Changning returned to the training ground.
It was not yet noon, and they were already standing neatly on the drill ground. They looked much better than in the morning, having lost much of their laziness.
Lin Changning nodded in satisfaction, then began leading the training himself after selecting the participants.
Knowing that his family had arrived in Taiyuan, Lin Changning was somewhat absent-minded, his eyes vacant, and his face tense. The group of soldiers he was training were also nervous, wondering if their movements were not standard or if they had done something wrong, which made the new commander so dissatisfied.
Most people shared this thought, so during training, everyone was on edge, afraid that if they did something wrong, they would be dragged out and beaten with sticks.
A group of spoiled brats were all dealt with. It is said that at noon, this official even invited the elders of these spoiled brats, so they must have some status. Moreover, this official's martial arts skills are indeed very powerful. Even the strongest among them couldn't defeat him when they joined forces, let alone the rest of them.
The young members of the smaller families inside were even more apprehensive. One of them was indeed thin, but after 200 slashes, his hands were already trembling.
When Lin Changning walked up to him, he trembled like a leaf, terrified of being dragged out and whipped.
Lin Changning frowned as he stood beside the man.
The man trembled even more violently, and soon he was covered in sweat.
Two words floated in my mind.
It's time for a pill!!!
He's going to be dragged out and beaten up.
But what he didn't expect was that Lin Changning just stood beside him, held his wrist to correct his posture, and after correcting it, squeezed his hand and chopped down with a standard move.
"Your posture is incorrect. When you chop downwards, you should chop like this, remember?"
The man paused, somewhat incredulous. Lin Changning asked again, "Still haven't learned it? I'll demonstrate it for you again."
After saying that, Lin Changning lifted the person's wrist again and demonstrated the standard procedure: "Did you remember that this time?"
The man nodded hesitantly and stammered, "I...I remember, Commander."
Lin Changning stood aside watching the man. Seeing that the man looked somewhat embarrassed, he patted the man's shoulder and gestured with his palm on the man's wrist.
He exclaimed, "Tsk, how come you're so thin? You look like an old woman. You should eat more to gain some weight so you won't shake during training."
After saying that, he patted the person on the shoulder and said, "Keep practicing."
"Yes, Commander."
The man glanced helplessly at Lin Changning, gritting his teeth, and muttered to himself that he must eat more rice that night, lest he be looked down upon by the commander.
After insulting everyone, Lin Changning strolled ahead, glanced at the sun, and then told everyone to stop and rest for a while.
Lu Shan wiped the sweat from his brow and eagerly offered a cup of tea: "Commander, I just saw you use that move, it doesn't seem to be a military move. Could you demonstrate it for us?"
Lin Changning raised an eyebrow, took the tea, drank a sip, and handed it back to Lu Shan, then said loudly, "Alright, fetch my sword!"
Under the golden sunlight, the boy took off his official hat, held a long sword, and stood in the center of the training ground. Suddenly, he exerted his strength, and the blade cut through the stagnant summer heat, slashing out a half-arc of white silk.
The intense sunlight exploded on the blade, bursting out tiny silver sparks, as if the sun had been split into countless fireflies.
The moment the sweat dripped down, the blade flashed, drawing a second and third arc. The scorching air was distorted and twisted, and the dust kicked up danced wildly in the beam of light.
Each swing of the sword carried a sharp, piercing sound. The sunlight pressed Lin Changning's shadow beneath his feet, but it couldn't suppress the fluttering hem of his clothes and the dancing shadow of his sword.
The people below watched intently, and as soon as the second move was performed, a deafening roar of cheers erupted.
Everyone stared intently at the new superior. The young warrior was exceptionally brave and skilled with his sword, leaving a deep impression on the group.
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