Reborn as the Blissful Wife in the countryside Chapter 1478: Back on the Road

Qin San Lang: "Since they’re useful, let’s keep them. Xiao Yu, you don’t need to send them away, lest you feel heartache."

He could tell that she was reluctant to send away the Xia family.

Gu Jinli was indeed reluctant to send away the Xia family ancestors and descendants, but: "Ji Zhenniang is too useless, Nanny Xie and Xie Huaihua need to attend to her, and the Xie family needs talents like Old Lady Xia and Xia Zhang to handle chores."

After the Ji family members with Nanny Ji were sent away, the Xie family was short on servants and needed a few to fill in.

Qin San Lang laughed, indeed Mrs. Ji was quite useless, but his Xiao Yu was capable.

"Keep them, no need to give them away. As for the Xie family’s affairs, let Xie Cheng figure it out himself; he can’t always rely on us." Qin San Lang didn’t want to see Gu Jinli in a difficult position, so he simply made the decision for her.

Gu Jinli’s eyes lit up: "Really? Isn’t this improper?"

A little happiness crept in.

Seeing her suppressed joy, Qin San Lang couldn’t help but laugh out loud: "It’s perfectly fine, we’ll keep them, not give them to Xie Cheng."

"Alright, then we’ll keep them!" Gu Jinli was happy, finally free from the bother.

Qin San Lang shook his head with a smile, embraced her, and then got up to leave.

Gu Jinli thought he had left, but after a quarter of an hour, he returned with breakfast for her: "Rice porridge, eggs, fresh meat pies, eat before you get up, don’t go hungry."

After giving his instructions, Qin San Lang draped on the Beast Skin Cloak and left, to find Niu Dabao and the others.

Niu Dabao and the others had been up early, made a round of the supplies in the camp, and were having breakfast in the post station’s main hall.

Mrs. Kuang was also there, and upon seeing Qin San Lang arrive, she quickly called out to him: "Oh dear, San Lang is up, must be so tired, come quickly to eat breakfast and regain your strength."

Tsk tsk tsk, he’s been tired for two days and still had to attend to the Gu Family at night, only getting up when the sun is high, too diligent. And yet, the Gu Family is not pretty, how could he bear it?

Mrs. Kuang looked at Qin San Lang with a face full of sympathy.

Qin San Lang was taken aback and only realized after a moment what Mrs. Kuang was implying, and he explained: "Aunt Niu, I’m not tired, my Xiao Yu is very considerate, seeing that I haven’t slept for two days, she let me have a good sleep after breakfast."

"No need to say more, Aunt understands... it’s not easy." Mrs. Kuang had a look of "I know you’re eating soft rice, no need to explain" on her face.

Qin San Lang felt helpless, seeing that Mrs. Kuang wasn’t listening, he couldn’t be bothered to explain further. In any case, in time they would understand Xiao Yu’s goodness and realize he genuinely liked her, not out of obligation.

"You blabbering woman, with so much nonsense, hurry back and watch the children, we have serious matters to discuss." Niu Dabao rebuked Mrs. Kuang, but she was afraid of getting too little when dividing the spoils, so she wouldn’t leave and sat next to listen.

"You insolent shrew!" Niu Dabao was helpless, seeing that he couldn’t drive her away with scolding, he let Mrs. Kuang sit in and listen.

After having breakfast with Niu Dabao and Xie Cheng, Qin San Lang spoke about his plans to take the soldiers from the Qianyang County Military Office.

Niu Dabao said: "That’s good, Ding Ge’s soldiers are all troublemakers, I couldn’t be bothered to train them, Lu Chong’s soldiers are the easiest to train."

Xie Cheng had no objections either, as this division of troops benefited him, so he nodded and said: "I’ll do as San Lang says."

After discussing the division of troops, Qin San Lang brought up the division of supplies: "We will equally divide the horses, livestock, carriages, and other supplies obtained from the bandit village, and the remainder will go to Company Commander Liu."

Vice General Fang had granted them the supplies from the bandit village to divide among themselves. While other Company Commanders didn’t receive horses or livestock, they did get plenty of gold and silver jewelry and had no objections.

Mrs. Kuang exclaimed: "Why give the remainder to Company Commander Liu? He didn’t go up the mountain to kill the bandit leader!"

Niu Dabao was infuriated, slapping the table and roaring: "Can you stop being so stingy, woman? Company Commander Liu didn’t go up the mountain, but he stayed at the camp to help, so he naturally deserves a share!"

Not only was it about dividing the supplies, but they had also taken a share of the treasures for Company Commander Liu when they collected the valuables up the mountain, which was already secretly given to him last night.

Compared to Company Commander Cao, Company Commander Liu’s help at crucial moments in killing the enemy, and not collaborating with Ding Ge, made him a commendable comrade-in-arms.

Mrs. Kuang thought for a moment, considering it only fair to give Company Commander Liu a share, she stopped making a fuss.

"It’s almost noon, let’s go. We agreed with Vice General Fang yesterday, we must not be late." After dividing the possessions, Niu Dabao stood up, and the three of them rode to the county to find Vice General Fang to hand over the division list.

Vice General Fang looked over the list and nodded: "Not bad, only San Lang could manage Ding Ge’s soldiers."

He added: "Rest assured, once you reach the Capital, I will directly present this list to the Ministry of War, requesting the official there to register the soldiers under your command."

The generals in the Northwest should not think about taking your men away.

"Sir, the Chief Commanders, Section Leaders, and trusted soldiers have already been escorted to the camp outside the city, we can head over now." Company Commander Liu had risen early, following the list, he detained the Chief Commanders, Section Leaders, and trusted soldiers who caused trouble with Ding Ge, Lu Chong, and Company Commander Shi, and escorted them to the camp to kneel, waiting for Vice General Fang’s command to execute them.

Vice General Fang nodded: "Set out for the camp."

A large group marched out of the county government, heading to the camp outside the city.

In front of the camp, dozens of people knelt while the soldiers in the camp were all called out, each standing straight to witness the execution.

Vice General Fang was carried to the center and gave a stern speech: "These soldiers followed the Ding Family bandits in killing and betraying their comrades; all of you better watch their fate with wide eyes! Anyone who dares commit such acts again will meet the same end, with head and body separated!"

After admonishing them, he looked to Qin San Lang: "Company Commander Qin of He’an Prefecture, you have made great contributions this time, slaying the bandit leader and Ding Ge, saving the lives of the entire army, so you shall carry out the execution!"

Vice General Fang gave Qin San Lang another boost.

"Understood!" Qin San Lang stepped out, swept his gaze across the gathered soldiers, then drew his sword and ordered Hong Dao and others: "Execute!"

Ka-chak, ka-chak, ka-chak!

The large swords fell, the sound of bones being severed echoed, and after three rounds, seventy-six soldiers who followed the Ding Ge bandits in killing and betrayal were all executed.

Heads rolled, blood sprayed, and headless bodies thudded to the ground, terrifying the witnesses. The soldiers silently promised themselves never to betray comrades for gold.

The execution scene was too shocking, and the soldiers learned a lasting lesson.

Vice General Fang was satisfied, and after a few more admonishments to the soldiers, he called in all the Company Commanders and went to the camp where supplies were stored.

Vice General Fang pulled out a stack of inventory lists: "This time, in exterminating Ding Ge, we’ve gained considerable supplies, nearly four hundred horses. But in the army, we reward merit, and thus, the division of supplies will be based on contributions. You need not envy those who receive more. To earn more, achieve more in battles going forward!"

He continued: "As I read out the name of each Military Office, the Company Commander of that office will come forward to collect the inventory list, and retrieve supplies accordingly. Prepare, as tomorrow we continue on our journey."