OBS Chapter 1037 Fang Nanzhi vs. Qing Yao
Chapter 1037 Fang Nanzhi vs. Qing Yao
The two immediately discussed a prescription to stop the bleeding.
Looking at the list of herbs given by Dr. Hua, Fang Nanzhi frowned and wrote down two prescriptions.
"Dr. Hua might be worth a try, but the herbs in the army seem to be a bit insufficient."
Not only are there few in number, but there are also few in variety.
Since Yue Qi came in person, it's definitely not just to win people's hearts. He won't return to the capital unless he leads the Yue family army to achieve great merit.
Military generals can only achieve merit by fighting battles.
Therefore, the preparation of medicinal herbs must begin.
However, Fang Nanzhi was new to the area, so she asked questions rather tactfully, mainly to understand the situation.
She and Dr. Hua toured all the medical tents.
Zheng Wanru followed behind her, not interrupting, and listened quietly to their conversation.
My grandfather said that being a staff member is not an easy job.
Some advisors are remembered for their fame, some are infamous for their infamy, and some live mediocre lives.
Mediocre people are fine, but those who are infamous will bring shame down on their lord as well.
Zheng Wanru didn't want to affect Zhizhi's aspirations because of her.
Therefore, she needs to work hard.
Before she came, she packed half a box of books, all of which were on a reading list given to her by her grandfather, which he wanted her to finish reading in two months.
Zheng Wanru, who didn't particularly enjoy reading, gritted her teeth and agreed.
The path you choose, you must walk to the end.
Besides, Zhizhi has read so many books; she's already very intelligent and quick-witted. If she's far inferior to Zhizhi, how can she be a staff member? How can she offer advice and strategies?
Wouldn't that just damage my reputation for no reason?
Besides studying, my grandfather said that since I was going to be someone's advisor, I should be careful with my words and actions.
Sometimes, the behavior of advisors reflects the attitude of their lord.
Well, Fang Nanzhi hasn't reached that point yet.
Simply put, Zheng Wanru needs to be cautious from the very beginning, listen more, observe more, remember more, and speak less.
That way, at least there won't be any mistakes.
Mr. Zheng had never been a staff member before, but his granddaughter was determined to try, so he could only teach her as much as he could.
The main reason is that Mr. Zheng feels heartbroken whenever he thinks about how thin and bony his granddaughter was when she was brought back, looking like she could be blown away by a gust of wind.
Now my granddaughter has come out of her shell and has ambition.
Although this ambition is somewhat unconventional for a woman, if my granddaughter is willing, let's give it a try.
It's okay if you don't do well in the future; the Zheng family can support their daughter.
Fang Nanzhi stayed in the medical tent for two days and had become familiar with the situation.
Unlike the troops stationed in the capital, the Le family army guarded the border. They had not engaged in large-scale battles in recent years, but small-scale harassment had never stopped.
Therefore, military doctors have to accompany the troops every two or three months.
Dr. Hua's medical skills are actually quite good, much better than Dr. Wu's and the others.
This person is really talented; they learn things quickly and are very studious.
Chinese military doctors were already in awe of Fang Nanzhi.
Despite his young age, Dr. Fang is not only highly skilled in medicine but also proficient in many other areas.
It can use a combination of methods, including herbal medicine, acupuncture, and bone setting, to treat patients.
This made the Chinese military doctor extremely envious.
Now he speaks and talks about Fang Nanzhi as the main person, and he consults her whenever he encounters a problem.
For most of Hua Jun's doctors, who were self-taught and whose previous "teachers" were mediocre, this was a unique experience.
It seems like I've found a powerful backer; things I didn't know before, I can now ask someone for help.
The key point is that Fang Nanzhi is very generous; she answers every question.
In the past, when the Chinese army was in charge of medical treatment, the village doctors had to give him chickens and gold and silver. As for the one who was captured by bandits, it was to save his life.
In short, Dr. Hua was like a mouse that had fallen into a rice jar, staying close to Fang Nanzhi from morning till night. If it weren't for the difference between men and women, he would have invited her to sleep side by side.
The wounded soldiers in the medical tent all sensed that the sharp-tongued Dr. Hua had been in a particularly good mood lately, sometimes even smiling gently as he changed their dressings.
To be honest, they were a little creeped out and a bit scared.
Zheng Wanru was also a little unhappy. What was wrong with this Dr. Hua? Was he trying to steal her position as the chief of staff?
Hmph! Therefore, Zheng Wanru is also making rapid progress.
She doesn't know anything about medicine, but she can help out.
For example, bandaging wounds, preparing medicine, and offering words of comfort to wounded soldiers...
At first, Zheng Wanru's maid was terrified. How could she let her young mistress do such things?
But Zheng Wanru insisted that she was going to assist a future famous doctor. Did she have to be completely ignorant of medicine?
The maid had no choice but to help Zheng Wanru.
Zheng Wanru wanted to take on everything herself, but she almost burned the medicine. Luckily, the maid put out the fire.
Zheng Wanru was extremely embarrassed. She already knew that the military camp was very poor, and this dose of medicine was hard-won.
After that, she became much more grounded, working alongside the maids and asking questions whenever she didn't understand something, so she learned quite quickly.
As for Qin Yan and Le Qi, they weren't idle either.
Since Deputy General Zhao had not returned from his border patrol, Le Qi trained with the Le family army.
Qin Yan strolled around the entire camp. Well, if it weren't for Le Qi vouching for him, and Fang Nanzhi's influence, the Le family army definitely wouldn't have agreed.
He already knew that the Le family army was currently composed of half cavalry and half infantry.
Sometimes when they fought, they would use a square formation that combined cavalry and infantry.
Qin Yan had to admit he was very impressed; he'd heard that the military's formations were actually created by General Le.
Cavalrymen are skilled at using long swords, which they can use to slash and fight on horseback.
The infantry mostly used broadswords, but some also used spears.
Most of the members of the Le family army are skilled in knife techniques.
However, they use a single sword. I heard that the Le family has a double-sword technique that only the descendants of the Le family know.
Qin Yan was very interested in the army's food supplies, or more precisely, the food supplies for forced marches.
It's a dry, flatbread with very little salt, and it's quite dense.
Even if it's a useless tooth, keep using it.
Qin Yan then recalled seeing the military rations used by generals of various dynasties in the history books produced by the system.
One of them seems to be fried noodles.
Fried flour can be eaten simply by rinsing it with water; it will also have a salty or mild flavor.
He borrowed the inn's kitchen and tried to make it.
That evening, the four teenagers ate fried noodles.
I must say, it tastes pretty good.
"It smells so good with the sesame seeds."
"If it's used in a military camp, you can't put it in; at most, you can put some salt in."
Le Qi took a big bite and said it was a very pertinent point.
The main problem is that the military is poor.
Beyond medicine, even in terms of clothing, the armor worn by the soldiers who trained with him every day was old and worn out.
The imperial court wouldn't issue new ones, and there was nothing they could do.
"Yes, we can't add sugar either," Qin Yan added.
He followed the instructions in the book, and he knew while doing so that sugar and sesame seeds were expensive, and he was afraid that the military camp could not afford them.
"Tell Uncle Wang about this method later. The Le family army will definitely remember this kindness. I thank you on behalf of the Le family army."
Yue Qi said earnestly.
Qin Yan didn't care about that and stared straight at him: "You've been here for two days, aren't you going to take back your military power?"
He asked directly, without any need for concealment.
They all knew what Le Qi was there for, but for two days, Le Qi had only followed others in training and hadn't done anything else.
Strangely enough, neither Lieutenant General Wang nor Lieutenant General Gu brought up the matter themselves. It was as if they were taking good care of a junior who had come to the military camp for a couple of days.
Especially Vice General Yang, who still hasn't returned.
The Le Family Army was founded by General Le and trained by Le Zhenye. Their loyalty to the Le family should be beyond question.
Zheng Wanru was also very curious and listened attentively.
She had asked Zhizhi earlier, but she didn't understand what Zhizhi said.
Le Qi gave a wry smile and put down the bowl.
"Vice General Yang is my grandfather's man."
"Before my grandfather passed away, he entrusted the management of the Le Family Army to my uncle, and over the years, my uncle has never had any objections."
"Deputy General Yang is definitely loyal."
"My grandfather said, 'If you employ someone, don't doubt them; if you don't trust them, don't employ them
"As for why he didn't show up, he's probably waiting for someone."
Le Qi sighed.
The three exchanged glances. Waiting for someone?
The Le family's beloved grandson has arrived, so who else are we waiting for?
"Ahem, I remember the imperial court also sent someone here, to inquire about the arrival of the commander of the Le family army?"
Qin Yan frowned.
This is meant to pit Yue Qi against the general sent by the imperial court.
Even if Yue Qi is a descendant of the Yue family, if he is incompetent, the Yue family army will not recognize him as their master.
It's likely that the old lady of the Le family and Le Zhenye tacitly approved of it.
He didn't want the Yue family army to relinquish their military power just because they heard the surname "Yue," and he wanted Yue Qi to personally take it back.
In fact, Qin Yan felt that it would be best to win over the people's hearts before the court officials arrived, and then explain the situation to the court.
To directly clash with the people sent by the emperor, wouldn't that be disrespecting the emperor?
Aren't they afraid the emperor will suspect the Le family army of disobeying his orders?
Qin Yan was puzzled, but since Vice General Yang dared to do this, he must have had some confidence, right?
Sure enough, on the third day, General Jin and the Prince of Ning's heir arrived.
Coincidentally, Deputy General Zhao, who had been on patrol outside, also arrived.
Deputy General Zhao was about forty years old. He was a strong man with dark skin and a round face, which made him look friendly at first glance.
Especially when he smiles, he gives people the feeling of a kind and honest person.
Fang Nanzhi dared not underestimate him. He had led the Le family army on his own for many years without a commander, which was enough to prove that he was no ordinary person.
She tucked her sleeves into her clothes and stood in the crowd watching the excitement, while Zheng Wanru imitated her by standing on tiptoe.
When people from the capital arrived, Vice General Yang personally greeted them with his trusted confidants, making the military camp quite lively.
"Greetings, General Jin. Greetings, Prince Ning's Heir."
Deputy General Yang, whose rank was slightly lower, took the lead in bowing to the others.
Just as General Jin smiled, Prince Ning stepped forward, past him, and personally helped the man up.
He also returned the greeting.
“Vice General Yang, you are too kind. You have been stationed at the border for many years and have made great contributions. I am just a junior who came to learn from you. I do not deserve such a generous gift from you.”
Qingyao is good-looking, and when his acting is on point, he really does look like a calm, steady, dignified, polite, and handsome gentleman.
Fang Nanzhi clicked her tongue twice and whispered to Zheng Wanru.
"This man is so hypocritical. He married Su Qingya, pretending to love his wife very much, saying that he would be with her for life, but he kept a mistress behind his back. His mistress's child is already several years old."
She had no manners at all and spoke ill of Qingyao.
She hadn't forgotten that, although they hadn't clashed directly, this young master had targeted her both openly and secretly because of Su Qingya.
Zheng Wanru was shocked: "Isn't that worse than my ex-husband?"
She learned the word "ex-husband" from Zhizhi.
Many men have multiple wives and concubines. Regardless of right or wrong, the point is that the prince promised to be with one person for life before marriage, but kept a mistress after marriage, which means he broke his promise.
Fang Nanzhi nodded.
Yes, this person is rotten to the core.
The two girls thought they were speaking softly, but several soldiers nearby heard them.
Everyone's eyes widened; who doesn't love to hear gossip?
So this pretty boy is really good at pretending? He's definitely got no good intentions.
Ms. Zheng has an ex-husband? Did they divorce? Who was blind to divorce Ms. Zheng?
They winked and made faces, as if they wanted to ask.
Vice General Zhao was the first to notice the soldiers' "small actions".
He frowned, thinking that these kids were too naughty. How could they be so rude in front of others?
"Zhongli, what are you doing?"
One of the soldiers immediately stood up straight.
"Your Excellency, I am hearing that the Prince of Ning has broken his promise and is keeping a mistress who has given birth to a child with her."
His voice was loud and clear, and everyone heard it immediately.
Everyone turned to look at him, but Zhongli remained calm. There were rules in the army that forbade soldiers from lying to their commander.
Upon closer inspection, they spotted two girls behind a group of soldiers.
Too conspicuous.
The Prince of Ning's face turned green. This was Fang Nanzhi? What was she doing here?
The affairs of the outer quarters are matters of the capital; they wouldn't have spread to the border.
It was only possible, as Fang Nanzhi said.
Zheng Wanru was extremely embarrassed. Oh no, everyone knew she had talked badly about someone behind their back.
Fang Nanzhi showed no remorse for being caught, and even stared back at Prince Ning's son with an open and honest attitude.
Actually, it's better to greet someone formally and respectfully in this situation.
But she didn't want to bow to the Prince of Ning's heir; she still had the Crown Prince's jade pendant on her person.
The Crown Prince and the Prince of Ning's mansion are at odds and cannot be tolerated. If she brings the Crown Prince's jade pendant to the Prince of Ning's heir to pay her respects, wouldn't that make the Crown Prince bow down?
Absolutely not, we can't do something that would embarrass our own people.
“Miss Fang, I’ve heard that you also studied the classics and were a student of Mr. Deng. Don’t you know that talking about others behind their backs is the behavior of a petty person?”
The Prince of Ning said coldly, "They say women are gossipy, and it's true..."
"hehe."
Fang Nanzhi chuckled twice.
"I've heard that the Crown Prince was taught by a famous teacher from a young age and was once a student of the Imperial Academy. I wonder which teacher taught you to be so gossipy?"
"It couldn't be from the teachings of elders in the family, could it?"
This is asking, did you learn this from your parents? Directly insulting the princess?
A glint of light flashed in Vice General Yang's eyes.
Before the Prince of Ning could erupt in fury, Fang Nanzhi continued.
"Also, I didn't discuss it privately. I just saw the young master and Lord Yang exchanging pleasantries and didn't want to disturb them, so I spoke a little lower."
“If Your Highness is concerned about this, I can say it to your face.”
The little girl tilted her head back, speaking with an air of self-righteousness.
“The Prince of Ning’s son has wasted his time studying the classics; he is nothing but a hypocrite.”
In short, the military camp fell silent.
Wow... isn't Dr. Fang being a bit too bold?
If she thinks you're too quiet, she'll yell at you again? It's strange how she's so considerate when she's yelling at you.
That's the prince's son, and he's even been granted the title of heir apparent.
Zheng Wanru swallowed hard, and when she looked at Zhizhi, her eyes were full of light.
Amazing! Warrior!
"You... Fang Nanzhi, don't push your luck!"
The Prince of Ning was stunned. He thought that Fang Nanzhi would at least feel guilty or something.
Even if she has the Crown Prince's jade pendant, she will lose face and be at a disadvantage if she doesn't apologize to him.
I can't believe it! How dare she do that? How dare she do that?
"How did I bully anyone?" Fang Nanzhi seemed confused and tilted her head.
"Am I not telling the truth? Everyone in the capital knows it."
It means, no matter how you try to justify yourself, can you really silence public opinion?
"Oh, I must have let something slip. The Crown Prince was not only hypocritical this time, but he also once arranged for refugees to be resettled in the past, while secretly driving away and oppressing the people, causing the deaths of many, and then shamelessly went to His Majesty to ask for credit."