Lin Fenghe was taken aback by the woman who suddenly approached him and instinctively took a step back.
“Ping’er, you’re being silly. As a girl, you should be more reserved. Your grandfather has told you this many times. How can you praise a strange man in public right away?”
General Yan glared at Yan Ping'er and reprimanded her.
"Haha, Ping'er, you really haven't changed at all. This is the strategist I brought, named Lin Fenghe. Come here, don't scare him." Yan Shuping grabbed Yan Ping'er by the back of her collar and pulled her to his side.
He then introduced Feng He, saying, "Feng He, this is Yan Ping'er, the granddaughter of General Yan. She is also a military captain. She grew up in the military camp and gets along well with everyone. She is used to being unconventional and easygoing. You will get used to it in the future."
Lin Fenghe regained his composure and greeted him politely, "Greetings, Commandant Yan."
Yan Ping'er was initially a little unhappy about being pulled aside, but when he heard Lin Fenghe greet him, he immediately smiled and said, "Hello, so your name is Lin Fenghe. What a nice name. No wonder you're so good-looking."
"Hmph, that's for sure. These strategists are all show and no substance, all show and no substance."
A tall, middle-aged man entered the military tent, his eyes filled with utter contempt for Lin Fenghe opposite him.
Yan Shuping's eyes showed some displeasure: "General Lu, why are you still like this? A strategist is still a general."
“Yes, Uncle Lu, don’t always look down on the strategist like that. My grandfather said that war is based on deception. Using troops and using strategies are inseparable and both are extremely important,” Yan Ping’er said.
Lu Pianjiang said with a disdainful look: "Even so, what kind of strategist can this kid be, looking so immature? Young brother, swords have no eyes on the battlefield, I advise you to go back."
General Yan said in a stern voice, "Deputy General Lu, watch your words and actions. The military advisors who have come to serve the Northern Frontier have all come with a heart to serve the court and the people. You must not be rude!"
Seeing the general's anger, Lu Pianjiang turned around with a sheepish look on his face and said, "What's the use of having the will but not the ability?"
"How do you know I'm incompetent?" Lin Fenghe stared at him intently. "So this is General Lu? Are you willing to fight me?"
Lu Pianjiang was surprised that this frail young man would say such a thing. His eyes were full of astonishment, and then he laughed loudly: "You little brat, you do have some spirit. I accept your challenge. I'd like to see what you're capable of. If you lose, you can go home obediently."
Lin Fenghe remained calm, not annoyed, and asked, "What if Lu Pianjiang loses?"
Lu Pianjiang laughed even louder, as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world: "Hahaha, if you can beat me, I'll kneel down and kowtow to you and call you grandpa."
“It’s a deal, and the General will be our witness,” Lin Fenghe said.
General Yan was also somewhat surprised by Lin Fenghe's declaration of war. This young man was so calm. Could it be that he really had some ability?
"Ah! Brother Shuping, Uncle Lu has been leading troops and fighting in the northern frontier for many years. How can this weak scholar Lin, who can't even kill a chicken, defeat Uncle Lu? You have to think of a way quickly. It's not easy for such a good-looking person to come to the northern frontier. We can't let Uncle Lu drive him away."
Yan Ping'er tugged at Yan Shuping's sleeve, looking anxious.
Yan Shuping's lips curled up: "Military Advisor Lin is not a weak scholar, but he is indeed weak compared to General Lu. Don't worry, let's go and take a look first."
On the military camp ground, Lin Fenghe and Lu Pianjiang stood in the middle. Lu Pianjiang stared intently at Lin Fenghe, while Lin Fenghe's eyes were subtly surveying his surroundings.
A large group of soldiers surrounded them, shouting incessantly.
"Yohoho... Let's get him!"
"General Lu, don't get beaten too badly..."
"Haha, I bet Lu Pianjiang can take down this pale-faced scholar with a single punch."
"......"
Everyone came to watch the spectacle after hearing that a newly arrived strategist was going to challenge General Lu. They were extremely pessimistic about this weak scholar who dared to challenge General Lu.
Some of the military advisors in the camp also rushed over, their faces filled with worry and resentment. This deputy general was bullying them, the strategists in the army, again.
Lu Pianjiang naturally didn't take Lin Fenghe seriously. He raised the corner of his mouth and said, "Young Brother Lin, right? Don't blame me for being impolite."
After saying that, he raised his fist and charged forward.
Lin Fenghe remained completely calm, sidestepping the punch that grazed past his ear before launching his own attack. Immediately, the two exchanged blows, their fists and palms whistling through the air.
Lu Pianjiang was momentarily surprised. He hadn't expected that this frail scholar would actually dodge his punch and even have some skill.
The soldiers and generals watching were also astonished. They thought that this pale-faced scholar would not be able to defeat General Lu in a single move, but they did not expect that this strategist actually had some skills, and his strength and speed were not bad.
The strategists' eyes suddenly filled with hope, and they couldn't help but encourage Lin Fenghe.
"Well done! Take him down..."
"That's it, defeat him!"
"......"
However, Lin Fenghe soon appeared to be unable to hold on and began to retreat step by step.
Upon seeing this, the soldiers and officers began to jeer.
"Oh ho ho... Lu Pianjiang is incredibly brave!"
This pale-faced scholar is far too presumptuous; he thinks he can challenge General Lu with just a few fancy moves.
"Haha, that's right, just bluffing. Lu Pianjiang will show him what real skill is..."
"......"
Yan Ping'er said anxiously from the side, "Ah! Brother Shuping, Strategist Lin is about to lose, you have to think of a way quickly!"
Yan Shuping, however, had a look of anticipation on his face: "It's nothing, let's see."
Lin Fenghe had already retreated to the edge of the enclosure.
"Hahaha, you are a bit more capable than the other strategists, but you're still too green to beat me, little brother. Just wait to go back to your hometown."
Lu Pianjiang's face was filled with an arrogant smile, and the cheers of the surrounding soldiers made him feel that victory was already in his grasp.
Lin Fenghe's breathing was extremely steady, his face was calm and there was a hint of cold smile in his eyes. He said provocatively, "I think your skills are just so-so. You haven't been able to defeat me for so long."
After saying that, he quickly ran backward, breaking through the crowd.
Upon hearing this, Lu Pianjiang was immediately enraged and chased after him without thinking.
"You little bastard! Still running? I'll catch you and beat you until you're begging for mercy."
Lin Fenghe moved nimbly through the military camp, occasionally stopping to exchange a few blows with Lu Pianjiang and then making a few sarcastic remarks to him.
Lu Pianjiang was furious and wished he could tear the person in front of him apart.
The soldiers were shouting, "Grab him! Grab him! Let's teach him a lesson..."
The military strategists probably understood Lin Fenghe's meaning, and they started to jeer from the sidelines:
"How come General Lu can't even capture a mere, useless strategist like us? What kind of amazing skill does he have...?"
"Exactly, I think he'll have to call him 'Grandpa' soon..."
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