Words Strategize for the World

Fang Wei had high hopes for Lai Fengwu, and in the end, she didn't disappoint him. As for what abilities Lai Fengwu would ultimately demonstrate, that would depend on Fengwu herself.

It's almost noon, and we still don't know where Ding Sheng and the others are. We can't communicate with the remaining people to confirm their whereabouts.

Furthermore, Fang Wei may know nothing about warfare. However, he could perhaps learn from the methods of another world when it comes to training troops, and at least in terms of discipline, his army should be stronger than the one in this world.

Of course, it's impossible to be certain right now, because he hasn't yet seen how powerful the armies of this world are.

If a few people are willing to follow Fang Wei, he can try to give them intensive training during the journey, but the effectiveness still needs to be tested in practice.

Lunch was delivered quickly. After eating, Fang Wei began his cultivation.

He has already sensed that he has reached the first level of the Law Realm, and he believes he will advance to the next level in the next two days. This is a good thing, as it comes just in time to get to the battlefield.

The time spent cultivating passed quickly, and he only stopped cultivating when a servant informed him that someone was visiting in the evening.

In the afternoon, Lanxi came to see Fang Wei once, but when she saw Lai Fengwu there, she left.

As Fang Wei stepped out of the gate, he saw Ding Sheng waiting for him, just as he had guessed.

"Young master, the house has been found, and now we are waiting for you to confirm it," Ding Sheng said, cupping his hands in greeting.

"Alright, but don't rush this. Take me to see those five men." Originally, I planned to use Ding Sheng and the other four men elsewhere, but now that they're going to the battlefield, it doesn't matter whether we buy a house or not.

Ding Sheng accepted the order and then led Fang Wei toward an alley.

After passing through several alleys, Fang Wei saw five people in front of a nice mansion.

Ding Sheng, who had stopped, said, "Young master, they are right here. Also, this mansion in front of us is the house I've been eyeing."

Fang Wei looked up at the mansion. The mansion was indeed very grand, but it was no longer needed.

"Yes, this mansion is very nice; Ding Sheng put a lot of effort into it. However, I have other plans right now, so I'll have to put the house aside for now."

After Ding Sheng agreed, Fang Wei led the group away. This place was clearly not the place to discuss matters, so he planned to find a teahouse, sit down and talk things over properly, and give the group some time to consider.

After sitting down and ordering tea, Fang Wei recounted his journey to the battlefield to everyone once again.

"Young Master, do you mean you're going to Beikangzhou to fight against the Ba Kingdom?" Ding Sheng had just followed Fang Wei and thought he could make a good living, but he didn't expect that he would have to go to the battlefield to fight against the Ba Kingdom again just one day later.

Ding Sheng was well aware of the fighting strength of the Ba Kingdom's army. For him, it was best to avoid going to the battlefield if possible.

"Yes, the hegemonic state has invaded, and as a scholar, I naturally have a duty to do so. However, you can choose for yourselves. Those who wish to come with me can take me, and those who do not wish to can also do so."

After Fang Wei finished speaking, he quietly sipped his tea. Just as he picked up his cup, he heard a gruff voice.

"My lord, if you don't mind my fate, I'm willing to go to the battlefield with you."

Fang Wei put down his cup and looked. It turned out that the person who spoke was the glutton who had spent all five taels of silver on food that morning.

"Oh, what's your name? Why are you willing to go to the battlefield with me? You know, the battlefield is a place where swords and spears have no eyes, and you can lose your life."

"Young master, my name is Niu San. I know the battlefield is dangerous, but I know nothing but chopping wood and being a woodcutter. Moreover, my family was killed by the Ba Kingdom's army, and I want revenge."

"Alright, Niu San, not bad. I'll take you with me. As long as you fight bravely, you won't suffer if you follow me."

Fang Wei was painting a rosy picture for Niu San, suggesting that if Niu San was indeed capable, he would be a brave general.

Now that someone has stepped forward, Fang Wei is not worried. At least he still has Niu San with him.

He picked up his cup, slowly sipped his tea, and waited for their reply.

After sipping half a cup of tea, Ding Sheng spoke up: "Young master, I am tired of fighting, so I will not accompany you to the battlefield."

"Okay, good. Ding Sheng, you're in Kyoto, and I happen to have something to ask you."

If someone doesn't want to go, that's not something to force them. Ding Sheng can still be useful if he stays in the capital. He can be sent to the capital to keep an eye on things happening there and gather intelligence for future use.

After Ding Sheng expressed his opinion, the other four people also shared their thoughts.

In the end, only two people were willing to go to the battlefield with Fang Wei; the other two had their own excuses.

Fang Wei didn't care whether these people followed him or not. Getting Niu San as a recruit was already pretty good.

Since Ding Sheng is still in Kyoto, he can take care of these two. If they can achieve something, that would be good; if not, it doesn't matter.

While sipping his tea, Fang Wei pondered the problem. Once he had figured it out, he got up and led the others down from the teahouse.

Downstairs at the teahouse, Fang Wei called Ding Sheng aside, explained everything about staying in Kyoto, and then handed Ding Sheng seven hundred-tael silver notes.

"Ding Sheng, I believe in you. You must do as I tell you in the capital. Here is 700 taels of silver, plus 300 taels from yesterday, making a total of 1000 taels. Take it and use it as you like. If you need more, you can find a way yourself. Make sure you do what I tell you to do well."

A man as experienced as Ding Sheng naturally knew the value of trust, so he bowed and said, "Please rest assured, young master, I will do my best to handle things for you."

"Alright, I'm relieved to hear that. I'm leaving Kyoto in your care. I look forward to hearing good news from you when I return."

Upon hearing Ding Sheng's affirmative reply, Fang Wei left with Niu San and the other two.

It wasn't appropriate to go directly back to Qufu, so the three of them were put up at an inn to wait for news.

Not long after he returned to the Qu residence, a servant came to invite him to the study.

It turned out that Wang Yunzhi had already made arrangements for Fang Wei, and her purpose in coming to the study was to give Fang Wei some instructions.

"Fang Wei, you are about to embark on the path of war. It is a rugged road that requires not only perseverance, but also luck, courage, and so on."

Qu Zheng spoke earnestly to Fang Wei, and Fang Wei was deeply moved by this kind of care from an elder to a younger person.

"Fang Wei, you need to understand that on the battlefield, it's not about who kills the most people who is strong. It's about who survives the longest."

"In addition, I will send you a battle robe, hoping you will return victorious."

After Qu Zheng finished speaking, he took out a set of white clothes from a secret room in the study.

The clothes weren't fancy, even somewhat rough, and some important parts were covered with armor. The battle robe was all white, very flowing, and Fang Wei liked it at first sight.

"Thank you for your kind gift, teacher. I will certainly live up to your expectations." Fang Wei will not let his teacher down.

"Very well, His Majesty has already issued a decree today that I must attend the morning court tomorrow. Perhaps His Majesty has entrusted me with an important task. I will be heading to the battlefield tomorrow, so I will not see you off."

Fang Wei bowed and said, "Teacher, rest assured, I will definitely return victorious."