Peace Order-Chapter 95 - 67 Breakthrough!

A gentle female voice came through, chuckling:

"It’s rare to see you so spirited, Erlang."

The girl with the dragon and phoenix aura raised her eyebrows slightly and smiled, "Of course, it’s because I’ve met a remarkable talent of this world, just like coming across a rare flower. I always wish to take them under my command and into my possession. Speaking of which, it was indeed your second older brother who found such a person for me while he was outside."

"It was truly right to snatch you from my eldest brother’s hands to be in my Duke Mansion back then!"

The girl grinding ink blushed slightly, speaking softly, "Second Miss is just talking nonsense."

The young lady grinned and said, "Anyway, I need to act as a man outside, and I need your help to cover for me. Let’s not talk about this anymore. Wugou, continue grinding the ink. I’m going to find my elder brother and father. There’s a change in the world, and we cannot let go of such a good opportunity."

She adjusted her robe, wearing a white round-necked robe embroidered with large peony decorations in gold threads. The artisan made a crown with gold wire, and her phoenix eyes with a vertical crimson mark on her forehead looked spirited as she walked upright, her right hand pressing on the hilt of her sword.

Her father and elder brother were discussing important matters.

After the girl entered, she put forward her suggestion, barely mentioning the need for a fierce general to lead a small squad of elite cavalry to battle when she was interrupted. The current Duke Longxi frowned slightly and sighed, "Family and state affairs are serious matters, stop being foolish."

The young lady paused, took half a step forward, and pointed to the geographical map, "Currently, Tuyuhun is taking advantage of the Southern Dynasty’s defensive change to march southward. The Western Regions are vast, but it’s a vast area lacking sufficiently fertile land. With the Western Regions’ complex terrain, facing the heavy cavalry from the north, the Turkic, they lack depth. Whether for self-preservation or accumulating strength, they will certainly devour Chen Country’s territory. Now, with Ying Country and the Turkic facing off in the north and the Dangxiang people lying low, they will not give up such a tempting opportunity, Father. The chance is right before us."

The Duke rebuked, "Nonsense! Do you think that we do not understand family and state affairs as well as a child like you?"

"In the past, your dressing as a man, riding horses, flying hawks, trading among countries, and even taking the daughter of the Changsun family to nurture in our Duke Mansion, I have allowed you. It is not necessary for my daughter to be timid like others, embroidering and playing the zither. But how can you be so arrogant as to interfere with the nation’s great affairs at the age of barely a teenager?"

The refined young man beside her smiled:

"Erlang, at your age, do you understand military strategy and the grand situation?"

"Come, your elder brother got some fine items from the Capital City, made of ivory, quite exquisite, and I’m giving them to you."

The Li Family of the Duke Mansion, by virtue of being bestowed the imperial surname, was of the Ji clan.

Her elder brother’s proper name was Ji Jianwen, who could also be called Li Jianwen.

With a tone of teasing his sister, he pushed a trinket her way and smiled, "Besides, at the age of fifteen for boys and thirteen for girls, one can discuss betrothal. You should be drawing and playing the zither. We and our third brother can assist Father in dealing with the world’s grand affairs."

The young lady looked at her father, pleading earnestly,

"Just eight hundred cavalry, Father. If successful, there will be great benefits. Why not give it a try?"

The Duke furrowed his brows, hesitating in his heart.

Li Jianwen said, "At such a time, hastily deploying troops, how could we have such military power?"

"And who could take on such a responsibility?"

The Duke exhaled deeply; his nature was cautious. After a good while of hesitation, he ultimately decided to be prudent and rebuked with a sweep of his sleeve, "Childish talks. In matters of the state, one must be cautious and not act rashly. Erlang, do not speak of this again."

The young lady finally left with a bow.

Li Jianwen watched his sister leave, seeing her peerless grace and presence, realizing that she naturally carried an extraordinary beauty. For some reason, a tinge of jealousy unexpectedly emerged in his heart, as if standing beside her always made his own brilliance seem stolen by her.

The young lady returned to her own room, and after some thought, began to don her armor.

Changsun Wu Gou, who was grinding ink at her side, asked with confusion,

"Erlang, weren’t you just refused?"

The second Miss of the Li Family raised her eyebrows and said,

"No matter, if they refuse, I’ll just go out on my own."

Changsun Wu Gou was very puzzled and said, "But weren’t you denied leadership for the plan?"

"Divine General?"

The girl with the vertical crimson mark on her forehead and phoenix eyes raised her eyebrows slightly and said,

"I am the Divine General!"

The Phoenix, just fourteen years old, dressed in dark armor, her right hand holding a long spear, said, "Xiao Wuliang could enter the battlefield at thirteen, why should I be any less? I am naturally a Dharma Form, already possessing the third layer of cultivation. In this world, I am already qualified to be a general."

"If Father and elder brother ask, say I felt stifled and took some people out for hunting."

When this message was relayed, Lord Duke was startled.

Asking how many people she took, a retainer replied three hundred.

So the Duke was relieved, sighing and smiled at his eldest son, "Jianwen, your second sister is really fiery, she was probably vexed. But what can mere three hundred people do?"

"Let her be."

Lord Duke at this moment showed great love and concern for his child, instructing,

"Remember, don’t stray too far."

"Be careful."

The Phoenix of the Duke Mansion agreed and dashed out, but nobody knew she did not return even at dusk.

A young hero bold enough to lead troops into battle at fourteen is a rarity in the annals of history.

Yet for the Erlang of the Li Family from Longxi, it was to be expected.

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