Transmigration: The Main Character is Not Becoming the Cannon Fodder!-Chapter 499 - 9: Women Stand Equal to Men (9) (Bonus for 50 Votes)
Li Shuning trained the integrated troops while simultaneously gathering all the armed forces between several southern cities, including some bandits.
After spending a year, by this time, there was no longer any Chun City army; they had long been merged into the Li Family. They felt proud to be part of the Li Family Army.
The Li Family Army had very strict military discipline.
Although everyone was young, they each had their own families. The Li Family Army never bullied civilians or forcibly took their belongings. During holidays, they even sent gifts or granted leaves for soldiers to reunite with their families, making many people feel a sense of belonging.
Another year passed, and war erupted in the north. However, the south was peaceful, fortified by Li Shuning’s efforts.
On this sunny day, the members of the Li Family Army were training fervently. The warmth in the air and their bronze skin glistening with sweat was so captivating that any woman present might feel dizzy, seeing their robust forms.
With a whistle, everyone quickly assembled.
At this moment, Li Shuning was already standing on the high platform.
Holding a microphone, she looked satisfied upon seeing everyone assembled.
Over three years, the number of troops in the Li Family Army reached over half a million, with the elite dagger team having a few hundred members. These hundred were incredibly powerful, each capable of fighting ten others alone.
"Ladies and gentlemen, we have rested in Chun City for two years, while the Li Family Army in Hua City has rested for three. Why do we train so diligently every day?"
"To protect our home and country." The Li Family Army below shouted loudly.
"Exactly, to protect our home and country. Now the south is fully unified; no city is occupied by warlords, nor are there any foreign invaders, but the north is in dire straits."
"The allied forces of Qing Country and Yan Country have invaded our Dragon Country. What do you say we should do?"
"Fight, fight, fight."
Li Shuning waved her hand: "Exactly, we need to liberate the north, drive away the invaders, and let the northern people live good lives too. Are you all ready?"
"Ready."
After saying some more, Li Shuning left.
There would naturally be someone leading the troops to march north.
There were many cities in the north—heading north from Hua City, they would pass twelve cities, each needing to be fought for.
After all, there were some local bullies in those cities. Without dealing with them, charging straight to Kang City to repel foreign enemies, they might find themselves surrounded, possibly killed by their own countrymen rather than the invaders.
Thus, Li Shuning’s requirement was to conquer each city, making them supply bases.
As for the armed forces of those cities, they would all be incorporated into the Li Family.
Of course, in special times, if there were any tough cases, they could be dealt with on the spot.
However, Li Shuning also imposed strict orders, after taking over the armed forces, not to disturb the local civilians, nor to take any of their belongings, lest they face military punishment.
However, it was permissible to seize the wealth of the local bullies as military expenses.
At this time, Li Shuning herself was leading the dagger squad towards Kang City.
Just like in the plot, Li Xun retreated to Kang City with the remnants of his forces, with the other two cities already fallen.
If Kang City fell too, Li Xun could only turn to other warlords for support.
Of course, Kang City had a good location, with sturdy gates and big cannons on the city walls, giving it a defensive advantage.
But unlike the plot, previously Qian Dingguo went to find Li Shuning, but couldn’t find Shuning; instead, he ended up with Su Momo.
Childhood sweethearts and terribly dramatic.
But Li Xun had no idea he was being cuckolded, still doting on Su Momo.
The dagger squad was left by Li Shuning in an abandoned village near Kang City.
The village’s people had all fled due to the war long ago.
The dagger squad moved in and naturally disguised themselves.
Meanwhile, Li Shuning returned to Kang City alone.
However, she didn’t go to find Li Xun; she planned to see what the childhood sweethearts were planning next. She also wanted to know what Li Xun thought when he found out that Su Momo had betrayed him for another man.
Previously, Li Shuning sent people to find Li Gui, intending to bring him south, but Li Gui refused.
Initially, Li Shuning thought Li Gui was worried about not having good prospects with her and assured him that she had established her footing in the south. However, Li Gui told her if she hadn’t established herself, he would have gone to help her, but since she didn’t need him now, he could stay in the north to gather information for her.
Li Gui was always truly loyal to Li Xun. Yet, in recent years, Li Xun became increasingly reckless, willing to do anything for Su Momo, losing his former wise and heroic demeanor.
And Su Momo, nothing like the former dignified lady, now resembled a temptress.
Also ordering her daughter’s death, Li Gui always felt this woman was very sinister.
Knowing the Young Master was developing in the south, he decided to stay in the north to keep an eye on things for the Young Master.
Although Su Momo had another child, after suspecting something odd about her, Li Gui believed the Lingxiao Army would belong to the Young Master in the future.
He felt he should help the Young Master guard their legacy. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎
When the Qing and Yan Country allied forces invaded, the Lingxiao Army suffered heavy casualties, which deeply pained Li Gui. Yet, blinded by lust, Li Xun actually withdrew to Kang City, spending his days in romantic liaisons instead of focusing on repelling the foreign enemies.
Li Gui was genuinely disappointed in Li Xun.
If it weren’t for the long battlefront of Qing and Yan Country needing stabilization, Kang City wouldn’t have been so peaceful now.
Did the Great Marshal really not see any of this?
That Su Momo was definitely not the lady!
And that Qian Dingguo, claiming to be Su Momo’s cousin, but their exchanges showed he was more like her romantic brother!
Though Li Gui always presented himself well, with an honest face.
Su Momo trusted him a lot, often assigning Li Gui to handle affairs.
This day, Su Momo instructed Li Gui to buy some tonic from outside.
Li Gui took the prescription and went to the pharmacy.
Su Momo claimed it was to strengthen the Great Marshal’s body.
Li Gui, being cautious, specifically consulted the pharmacy’s doctor to ensure the prescription was fine before purchasing.
After buying the medicine, instead of returning immediately, Li Gui detoured into a teahouse.
In a private room, he ordered a pot of tea and some snacks, enjoying them for about half an hour before leaving with the medicine.
Once he handed the medicine to Su Momo, Li Gui asked nothing and left.
Su Momo was very satisfied; this Li Gui was very easy to use, loyal, never meddling, doing whatever instructed without questions—wasn’t this the perfect subordinate?
Su Momo personally brewed the medicine, but while brewing, she manipulated the ingredients, taking some out to burn as firewood, and adding some extra ingredients.
