Reborn as the Blissful Wife in the countryside Chapter 1473: Dividing the Troops

Ji Zhenniang was stunned, was she really this terrible, a burden?

Gu Jinli gave her an affirmative look: "That’s right, you’re exactly this incompetent and burdensome. If it weren’t for my Brother Qin wanting to ally with Company Commander Xie, I would have killed you long ago, how could I tolerate you until now?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Zhenniang cried even more aggrievedly.

But after the incident with the bandit killing, she had improved a lot, understanding what Xie Cheng said, that if you don’t kill the evil man, you will be killed by the evil man, she said: "You’re somewhat right...I will change."

Gu Jinli had a look of disdain: "And you say it’s only somewhat right? Ji Zhenniang, if you don’t change, you’ll be finished."

After scolding Ji Zhenniang, Gu Jinli had no time to bother with her anymore, and looked over towards Qin San Lang.

"Vice General Fang, this is the head of the Nine Villages bandit leader from Hundred Wolves Mountain, please take a look." Qin San Lang dismounted and handed Boss Bai’s head along with the box to Vice General Fang.

Hiss!

The onlooking citizens of Hundred Wolves County gasped in fright, and some timid ones backed away several steps.

Vice General Fang, however, was very satisfied, looking at Boss Bai’s head, he said: "San Lang, you’re quite capable, this mission did not disappoint, truly the leader in the military!"

Vice General Fang originally did not expect Qin San Lang to bring back Boss Bai’s head, after all, Boss Bai was a bandit leader, very clever, and would flee with his men at the first sign of trouble. Qin San Lang and his team chased after him several hours later, the odds were against them.

Yet Qin San Lang managed to bring back the bandit leader’s head, which was another great achievement.

And the phrase "truly the leader in the military" voiced by Vice General Fang was also meant to support Qin San Lang.

Actually, this wasn’t even considered support; it was a form of gratitude.

Qin San Lang not only saved his life but also brought him numerous achievements, and now he even brought back the gold and silver jewelry from the bandit village. As long as he carried these treasures up to the Capital, not to mention the Ministry of War, even the Emperor would give him a favorable look, given that the court was currently short on silver coin.

Company Commander Liu followed in flattery, shouting: "Vice General Fang is right, if it weren’t for Company Commander Qin leading the troops to counterattack the bandits and Ding Family People, we’d already be dead. From now on, we’ll follow Company Commander Qin, whatever he says goes!"

The other soldiers also echoed loudly.

Qin San Lang remained calm and reported the bandit village situation to Vice General Fang once more.

His respectful demeanor towards his superior left Vice General Fang impressed; if it were anyone else, having made such a significant contribution, seeing his crippled leg, they wouldn’t have bothered with him any further.

"San Lang, you’ve worked hard for almost two days and nights, exhausted. After transporting the items to the county government, go rest quickly." Vice General Fang saw that once Qin San Lang and his men stopped, they all started getting drowsy.

"Hmm." Qin San Lang agreed, leading the soldiers escorting the valuables into the county, while the other soldiers went to rest at the camp next to the post station.

Before entering the town, Qin San Lang turned to look at the carriage where Gu Jinli was sitting, and seeing her waving at him, he smiled, feeling relieved... Xiao Yu seemed happy, looks like the past two days were going well.

Qin San Lang looked at her for a while, reluctantly turned his head, and followed Vice General Fang into the city.

Ji Zhenniang was watching and fuming, discontented, she said: "Why do they have to go into the county? Can’t they come back to rest first?"

Gu Jinli: "Do you think being a Company Commander is so easy? It’s literally putting their lives on the line, we can sleep soundly, but Brother Qin and Company Commander Xie can’t."

Saying this, Gu Jinli felt a pang of tenderness, her Brother Qin was too hard-working, she needed to pamper him more.

After a short while, she knocked on the carriage, saying: "Danian, let’s go."

"Yes." Danian responded, driving the carriage back to the post station.

As soon as Gu Jinli entered the room, she threw Ji Zhenniang’s quilt to her: "Hurry up and get lost."

Brother Qin is back, I don’t want to share a bed with you anymore.

Ji Zhenniang, feeling detested, retorted angrily: "How dare you disdain me? I was almost nauseated by your stench all night!"

Saying that, she took the quilt and swiftly returned to the room next door.

After Ji Zhenniang left, Erqing entered and said to Gu Jinli: "Madam, You Ping and the others brought back the items, packed in sacks, all good stuff, others thought it was grain. This is the list given by the master, please take a look."

Gu Jinli eagerly took it, her eyes widening... Oh dear God, no wonder people say fighting wars leads to fortune, it’s true indeed. Brother Qin subdued a bandit village and gained wealth people couldn’t earn in a lifetime, it’s a windfall!

Gu Jinli hugged the list, grinning, almost drooling.

Nanny Tao, finding it amusing, teased: "Madam can now buy things with silver."

While the master headed into the mountains to pursue the bandit leader, the madam was not idle, sending all the servants and soldiers’ family members out, using their recent victory over the bandits, purchasing a lot of winter supplies, medicines, food, and meat and eggs at low prices.

Now Aunt Xiong was leading the servants and accompanying family members in making dried food and jerky, bustling with activity.

In addition to these, the madam also reminded Mrs. Kuang to quickly buy some carriage parts and wagon wheels, so that when they hit the road, the family members would also have carriages to ride.

If they couldn’t find these items, they were to seek help from County Magistrate Chou.

County Magistrate Chou was thus extorted by Mrs. Kuang again, using the name of the county government, procuring thirteen wheels and thirteen carriage parts for her.

Accounting for this, it would at least cost a few hundred taels, but Mrs. Kuang simply didn’t pay, saying there was some in the bandit village, urging County Magistrate Chou to take it quickly to avoid spending time arguing, lest the good things be taken away.

County Magistrate Chou was not foolish, knowing there were valuables in the bandit village, although he regretted losing a few hundred taels of silver, he didn’t waste time with Mrs. Kuang and led people up the mountain.

Gu Jinli laughed, saying: "We bought so fiercely, that we almost cleaned out the goods in Hundred Wolves County, now we have money but can’t spend it."

She put away the list, changed into a work jacket, and called to Nanny Tao and the others: "Come, let’s make something delicious for Brother Qin, he worked hard this time, I want to personally cook for him."

Nanny Tao, who loved watching Gu Jinli and Qin San Lang’s harmonious relationship, agreed: "Good, this old servant will assist the madam."

Gu Jinli went to the post station kitchen to cook for Qin San Lang.

Meanwhile, Qin San Lang handed over the confiscated valuables and the list to Vice General Fang.

After Vice General Fang reviewed them, he ordered large quantities of gold and silver jewelry to be moved into the house, filling four rooms to the brim, almost causing Vice General Fang to faint from shock.

Once everything was moved, Vice General Fang talked about troop distribution: "Deputy General Xue is dead, I can’t go to the Northwest anymore, the troops from Yongtai Prefecture, those from other prefecture cities who lost their Company Commanders, and the soldiers from the bandit Ding Ge, Lu Chong, and Company Commander Shi have no leaders, they must be distributed. Once they’ve been trained for a round, they can head west."

Vice General Fang looked at Qin San Lang, asking: "Which part of the troops do you want? Just say, I’ll make the decision for you...if you want troops from other prefecture cities, that’s fine too, we’ve made a great achievement, and once we reach the Capital City Ministry of War, I’ll directly request the Ministry of War to assign those troops under your command, they will surely oblige."

After all, bringing such a fortune to the Capital, the Ministry of War would want silver, naturally they’ll give some face.

Qin San Lang, however, shook his head: "I’m just a Company Commander, though I’ve made achievements, I shouldn’t ask for troops from other prefecture cities, just the troops from He’an Prefecture will suffice."

Greediness leads to mismanagement, and lack of official rank, overextending the reach is unwise, it would be taboo.