Chapter 175: Project 0175

Chapter 175

After sending off Qin Chuqin, Gong Xiaohua found her young uncle in the pavilion in the back garden. At the moment, only he was sitting there drinking wine alone.

Gong Xiaohua walked over and sat across from him. She also poured herself a cup and started drinking.

"Is everything still stable in the army?" Gong Xiaohua asked.

"It's fine. With you not around, that young fellow He Lianyu has learned about 70-80 percent of your style of conduct," Li Zichen said with amusement.

"That's good then. I'll resume my official duties tomorrow."

"Don't you want to rest more?"

"No, there's no telling when the two countries Ye and Wei will start another war again. Also, before I left for the mission to Liang Country, I had already proposed the plan to Marshal to specially train the Xiyuan Army and the defending troops. In addition, His Majesty will probably not send me on any more missions now. I plan to start taking action after the new year. I also plan to train and unify the Xiyuan Army and the defending troops together. Uncle, what do you think?"

"Sounds good. It can save time and you won't have to run around everywhere. Having the two armies train together will also allow them to compete with each other and be more motivated. But the defending troops are usually responsible for guarding the city walls. There may be some dissenting opinions in the imperial court."

"I have discussed this with the Marshal and there are plans to deal with it. It shouldn't be a problem."

"Then that's good."

After talking about military affairs, the atmosphere became silent. Gong Xiaohua looked at Li Zichen wanting to say something but hesitating.

"If you have something to say, just say it."

"Uncle, are you worried about the marriage arrangement?"

Li Zichen frowned. Gong Xiaohua thought he was angry that someone had said something to her. She quickly explained, "According to the laws of Ye, women at 18 and men at 20 who are not married will have their marriage arranged by the imperial court. Uncle will turn 20 this year. I guessed you were worried about this."

"The laws of Ye also stipulate that those who participate in the military in other places can appropriately delay the marriage arrangement time."

"So Uncle, you can't be thinking of leaving the capital to participate in the military elsewhere?"

"Xiaohua, since you mentioned it, I won't hide it from you. I do have this intention."

"That won't do. With you alone outside and unable to fight, Maternal Grandfather and Mom will worry. I won't feel assured either."

"More people means more leaks. What if someone divulges secrets?"

Military training is a common matter. Moreover, the confidential information in the army is supervised by dedicated personnel. How could it be leaked so easily, unless someone has malicious intentions?

Could you suspect the Marshal of malicious intentions? Everyone knows that the Marshal has His Majesty's utmost trust and is His Majesty's most trusted person. Even if His Majesty doesn't trust General Gong, he would trust the Marshal.

It was obvious that some people were deliberately making things difficult for Gong Xiaohua. The news that the Qin family was still backing Gong Xiaohua had already spread throughout the capital. They wanted to test whether the Qin family would still support her. What a bunch of worthless people.

"The training is under the jurisdiction of the Marshal for both the Xiyuan Army and the defending troops. The Marshal agreed to this proposal early on. Surely there are corresponding contingency plans. The various gentlemen are overreaching." Qin Chuyuan slowly said as he stepped forward.

"Master Qin is right. General Gong submitted this proposal to me before she was sent on a mission to Liang Country." The Marshal followed up on Qin Chuyuan’s words.

Then he turned to King Ye and saluted, "Your Majesty, with General Gong’s abilities, I have high hopes for her. Please grant this request, Your Majesty."

Seeing that the Qin family was still backing Gong Xiaohua and the Marshal appreciated her as well, no one dared to oppose anymore.

"Granted." King Ye replied.

After court, Gong Xiaohua deliberately waited outside the hall for a while, wanting to thank Qin Chuyuan, but he was surrounded by many people. She couldn't directly approach.

Just as she was about to walk around them and leave quickly, Qin Chuyuan came up to her.

"Waiting for me?"

"I just wanted to say thanks to you for what happened in the hall earlier."

"Mm."

After speaking, the atmosphere became silent. Qin Chuyuan turned to walk forward. Seeing Gong Xiaohua not following, he stopped and tilted his head asking, "Not coming?"

Only then did Gong Xiaohua catch up. The two walked in silence, one in front and one behind, neither speaking.

Not until they were out of the palace gates did Gong Xiaohua bid her leave, "Well, I'll be going first then."

After leaving the palace, Gong Xiaohua ordered people from both the Xiyuan Army and the defending troops to issue notices about the closed-door training after the new year.