148: Meet in Fushi County

Early the next morning, Lin Yue was groggily woken up by She Jian.

“What’s wrong, General?” Lin Yue asked, still half-asleep.

“The Emperor’s envoy is almost at Fushi County City. The imperial decree for the awards must have arrived. Get up quickly and come with me,” She Jian said.

“Awards?” Lin Yue immediately jumped up!

Finally, I’ve waited for you; thankfully, I didn't give up~

Lin Yue unconsciously wanted to hum a tune. Overjoyed, he quickly changed his clothes and followed She Jian out.

As soon as he stepped out of the barracks, he collided with the Siberian cold air blowing in, making him shiver.

“Look at you, so pathetic, with no masculinity at all!” She Jian scolded, then strode forward and mounted his horse.

Lin Yue was a bit puzzled. In such cold weather, why didn't She Jian and Zong Ze seem cold at all?

“Hurry up, get on. What, is the winter in your Liaodong Commandery not as cold as it is here?” She Jian asked.

Lin Yue shook his head and said, “It’s about the same as here.”

Then he took the horse, Da Huang, that Zong Ze led over. After letting Da Huang stretch its body, he also mounted it.

“Once you become a Ranked Military General, it won’t be so cold,” She Jian said with a laugh, then took the lead and galloped out of the Encampment!

Lin Yue looked at his attributes, feeling a bit disappointed.

But then he thought, he was only one realm behind some top players, which was already much stronger than the vast majority of players, and he felt relieved.

Then he and Zong Ze followed in She Jian's direction, but as soon as Da Huang started moving, the biting cold wind slapped his face, making him grimace in pain.

But for the awards, never mind the cold, he would even crawl today if he had to!

...By mid-morning, She Jian and Lin Yue finally arrived at the Military Camp in Fushi County City.

After the three reported their names and verified their identities, they entered the Encampment. A Soldier guided the two to the Central Army main tent.

“General She Jian, Colonel Lin Yue, and Strategist Zong Ze request entry!” The Soldier announced loudly.

“Enter!” Luo Xi stood at the tent entrance, gesturing with his hand. The three nodded in acknowledgment and stepped into the tent.

Stepping into the tent, Lin Yue was a bit surprised. The tent was filled with Military Generals, so many heads that they couldn't be counted. She Jian led Lin Yue to sit near Wang Li.

The arrival of the three did not cause any stir, as there were simply too many people, and Military Generals were still continuously entering the tent.

There were no fixed seats in the tent; one could sit wherever they wished.

But Lin Yue noticed that these nearly one hundred Military Generals were still vaguely divided into five groups. He looked around and understood.

Presumably, these were the five legions of the Great Wall Legion, or the five factions.

He was in the faction led by Wang Li, the Deputy Commander of the Great Wall Legion, a Titled General, and the Marquis of Wucheng. Most of the Military Generals were Wang Li's generals and Colonels, and there were some people he didn't recognize, presumably some Military Generals from the Central Army or some strategists.

He was a bit excited, so he used the Art of Recognizing People to look at each of them.

Pei Jiang, Chen Feng, Yuan Guang, and Duan Jing, as well as some Colonels.

He looked around; most were Second-rate and Third-rate Military Generals, then he turned to look at a middle-aged Military General sitting in the first row with Wang Li.

【name: Yang Wengzi, Martial Power: 93, Intelligence: 86, Command: 91, Politics: 87, Charm: 81】

Lin Yue shook his head. This person should be a Titled General, a formidable figure who would split forces with General Meng Tian next spring to attack the Xiongnu people from the north. However, there was not much historical description of him, and Lin Yue did not know him well, which was a bit regrettable.

“She Jian, the outcome of Lin Yue’s negotiations with the Xiongnu people greatly exceeded expectations. The awards will likely be substantial, and you’ll benefit from it too.

Moreover, I asked him to return to Shang Commandery with me, but he refused, wanting to come back and save you. I can't help but envy that!” Wang Li said with a smile to She Jian.

She Jian laughed heartily after hearing this, patted Lin Yue’s head, and said, “This kid always causes me trouble and makes me worry a lot. It’s only this loyalty that makes me feel a bit better.”

“Alas. That’s not quite right. What’s wrong with causing trouble? Being able to get things done is what’s truly commendable.

Look at those few under my Command; they cause a lot of trouble, but at critical moments, they can’t even handle proper business.

I don't have a smart person like Lin Yue under my Command; I’m really envious!” Wang Li said with a look of high praise.

“Haha, how can this kid compare to your Five Tiger Generals, General? You shouldn’t praise him anymore!” She Jian said with a laugh.

“I'm not praising him; I genuinely think this kid is clever, and I truly like clever people like him,” Wang Li said with a serious expression.

But no matter how Wang Li hinted, She Jian always brushed it off with a laugh, refusing to directly engage.

Lin Yue thought to himself, 'Even a weakling like me has become a hot commodity?'

“Lin Yue, tell me, do you want to serve in my Hundred-Battle Armor-Piercing Army? I’ll make you a Colonel, how about it?” Wang Li, seeing She Jian was very slippery, directly turned to Lin Yue and asked.

“This, this isn't good. I still prefer cavalry.” Lin Yue glanced at She Jian’s face. He knew that if he dared to say yes, he probably wouldn't leave this room.

“There’s nothing wrong with it. If you want cavalry, I’ll give you one hundred thousand cavalry. Will you come?” Wang Li said with a smile.

One hundred thousand cavalry!

The temptation was immense. If his White Horse Righteous Cavalry could expand to one hundred thousand, he could truly walk sideways across the grasslands!

“Thank you for your kindness, General, but General She Jian has shown me great favor.

Moreover, General She Jian said that a Military General of my Martial Power is already overreaching to be a Colonel. If you let me Command one hundred thousand cavalry, it would surely be a disaster for those one hundred thousand cavalry,” Lin Yue thought for a moment, cupped his hands, and politely declined.

She Jian treated him more like a brother than a subordinate, so he definitely wouldn't mistreat him. With such a leader, he didn't want to change environments. Besides, Wang Li had tricked him not long ago, and he was very resentful.

At these words, a smile appeared on She Jian's face.

“What’s wrong with that? Being a main general doesn’t necessarily require high Martial Power; as long as it’s enough here,” Wang Li said, pointing to his head with a smile, “How is it? Are you really not interested?”

Lin Yue smiled and shook his head.

“Everyone has their own aspirations, and I won’t force you.

Your awards this time will not be small, so prepare well.” Wang Li showed no sign of displeasure, still speaking with a smile.

“Understood!” Lin Yue cupped his hands.

Then he saw Wang Li still conversing with She Jian and a few others. As a small fry, he couldn't interject, so he continued to use the Art of Recognizing People to observe others.

He indeed discovered an extraordinary person!

【name: Li Que, Martial Power: 88, Intelligence: 74, Command: 90, Politics: 71, Charm: 51】

Lin Yue was a bit surprised.

This was Dong Zhuo’s great general in history!

Then he looked at the person next to him.

【name: Hua Xiong, Martial Power: 86, Intelligence: 71, Command: 80, Politics: 65, Charm: 72】

This was truly the authentic recipe!

Lin Yue couldn't help but look at the Fat Man in front of Li Que.