Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life-Chapter 1020 - 1009: The Ever-Victorious General

"I noticed something was off in the military camp today. Did anything happen yesterday?" Ye Qiu asked his two guards upon returning to his tent.

"Yesterday, when General Huang took over the military authority, although General Cheng Hu was very cooperative, there seemed to be some discontent among the ranks. They claimed that since General Huang had never been on the battlefield and was unfamiliar with the situation at the border, he wasn’t qualified to lead them. They didn’t want to send themselves to die in vain."

"What did General Huang say?" Ye Qiu smiled slightly, as if he had anticipated it.

"General Huang said that anyone who disagreed could come and challenge him." 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

"Wasn’t such a statement even more likely to upset those soldiers?"

"That’s right. One officer argued that leading troops into battle requires more than just brute strength, and a mere tough guy was unfit to lead them."

"How was it resolved later?"

"General Huang directly stated that if they dared not challenge him, they could let General Cheng Hu do it instead. He further said that prior to his taking command, there had been no military discipline, and if such insubordination continued, he would enforce military law."

"I suppose Cheng Hu did not accept the challenge?"

"No, General Cheng Hu said he couldn’t represent the soldiers and directly refused."

"Anything else?"

"General Huang also declared that in three days, he would attack the barbarians to avenge the Darong Dynasty. He boldly claimed he would accomplish what they couldn’t and would rescue the Second Young Master on behalf of the Ye Family Army."

Ye Qiu’s eyes turned cold at these words: "He’s confident, even delusional, thinking he can do us a favor."

"Miss, should we do anything?"

"No need. Cheng Hu and Hu Bin will take care of it. They won’t let Huang Jiang easily establish his prestige in the army."

Ye Qiu guessed correctly. Three days later, Huang Jiang led the troops but returned defeated. However, he didn’t completely lose face, at least having beheaded an enemy general.

But Huang Jiang was ultimately just a brute with little strategy, no match for Cheng Hu and Hu Bin, who had long been in the army. Six months later, as the autumn approached and the barbarian tribes faced shortages, they began raiding towns along the border. During one rescue mission, Huang Jiang fell into a trap, the city fell, and the losses were severe, which infuriated His Majesty, returning military command to Cheng Hu.

Meanwhile, due to a lack of generals, Ye Qiu led a portion of the troops to resist enemy raids. He was promoted from the rank of fourth-rank General Dewei to third-rank, and gained command of a three-thousand-strong force.

"Miss, there are rumors in the camp about you now, saying you are unworthy of being a Ye Family member, and that having been at the border for so long, you haven’t avenged the Second Young Master or retrieved his body. What should we do now?"

"Don’t worry about it yet. Let’s see how my dear brother Cheng Hu responds." Ye Qiu knew these rumors were all part of a plot against her. It wasn’t just that they had noticed her abilities and became wary, intentionally spreading rumors. If Cheng Hu, as the commander, genuinely cared, she didn’t believe such rumors would spread so quickly.

"Junior Sister, I’m sorry, it’s my fault for not controlling those rumors. You know they’re all Master’s former subordinates, and they have deep affection for the Ye Family. I’m in a tough spot enforcing too strict a control." Cheng Hu didn’t delay and came to apologize to Ye Qiu that afternoon.

"I understand it’s not easy for you, General, I don’t blame you. However, the soldiers aren’t wrong. My inadequacy has allowed Second Brother to endure disgrace for so long. General, has His Majesty issued any orders concerning sieging the city? Are we just to remain passive in defense?" Throughout, regardless of how Cheng Hu or Hu Bin addressed her, she always called them General and Military Advisor. Others thought she was being formal, but she couldn’t bring herself to use endearments after learning certain things.

"I’ve come to deliver good news. Negotiations failed in the capital, and our side must capture the barbarians swiftly."

"In that case, Great General, Ye Qiu is willing to lead the troops." Ye Qiu knelt on one knee. "Please allow me, Great General."

"Why is this necessary? I will fully dedicate myself to rescuing the Second Young Master."

Ye Qiu offered no further explanation, insisting loudly, "Please allow me, Great General!"

"Sigh..." He let out a heavy sigh, "Very well, Ye Qiu, listen to my orders."

"I am here, ready to serve."

"I appoint you as the Vanguard, and you will deploy in two days."

"I accept the command."

"You’re insane!" Hu Bin burst into Cheng Hu’s tent, his face full of urgency and anger. "Why did you let the Eldest Lady lead the troops? Cheng Hu, don’t forget our agreement."

"Of course, I haven’t forgotten." Cheng Hu’s presence demanded respect without anger, increasingly showing the manner of Ye Qiu’s father. "You know the recent rumors in the army. Do you want her to be maligned? I’m doing this for her own good."

"You’re sending her to her death. After so many years at the border, don’t you know the barbarians’ ferocity? If you can’t rescind the order, our previous cooperation is canceled." Hu Bin threatened.

"You’re being ridiculous!" Cheng Hu, too, was angry, but his tone gradually softened. "We’ve been brothers for so many years. Do you really think I’d plot against you? I’m genuinely doing this for the Eldest Lady’s benefit. Rest assured, I won’t let her come to harm."

"Why are you so sure?"

"Remember Zaha?"

"Are you saying Zaha is defending the city this time?"

"No, it’s his senior disciple. I’ve already communicated with him, and the Eldest Lady will be safe."

"And what about the Second Young Master?"

"If Zaha won’t release him, there’s nothing I can do. He said unless we exchange a city for him... you know, at least half of the Ye Family Army doesn’t support me. I need to use rescuing the Second Young Master to build my reputation—I’m certainly not ignoring it."

"I hope you keep your word. If anything happens to the Eldest Lady, I’ll expose you even at the cost of my life."

"What a fool, all for a woman." After Hu Bin left, Cheng Hu, in a fit of anger, kicked over the table.

Even so, he never intended for Ye Qiu to die. After all, everything he had was given by the Ye Family. He wasn’t so heartless; he just wanted to blunt his younger sister’s burgeoning reputation and show everyone that the Ye Family had no one left, and following him was the best choice.

However, he didn’t know that from the start, Ye Qiu had seen through his plans, and even knowing there was a trap, she was determined to leap.

Who would win in the end was still anyone’s guess. Cheng Hu thought he understood her fully, but that was just his own conceit.

Trade with the barbarians? Then she’d make sure the deal was completely destroyed. If Zaha’s top disciple were to die, if the barbarians’ city were to fall, let’s see how they would cooperate after that.

Two days later, under the worried eyes of everyone, she led her three thousand elite soldiers and five thousand troops assigned by Cheng Hu to form a vanguard unit.

Contrary to Hu Bin’s strategy of attacking from the south, she boldly positioned her troops at the city gates and launched a swift fire attack before the enemy could react.