The peasant girl has a private space, and her husband is handsome.

Prime Minister Feng disagreed with Duke Anguo's words, "Duke Anguo, you've praised Miss Su to the skies. You'll be proven wrong sooner or later. You have no idea about the abilities of Duan Dachui, the garrison commander of Sicheng."

Prime Minister Feng publicly revealed in the main hall how terrifying Duan Dachui was.

"Three years ago, Duan Dachui was stationed at the border. He once single-handedly broke through the encirclement of hundreds of northern barbarians... He was no ordinary person."

The mention of Duan Dachui left a deep impression on all the court officials.

Minister Qin of the Ministry of War, in particular, knew that Duan Dachui wielded an eighty-pound tungsten iron hammer, which could smash a person's brains into pieces with a single blow, which was terrifying.

If his grandson Qin Changfeng were to face Duan Dachui, his fate would be uncertain.

After the morning court session ended, Minister Qin, driven by personal motives, immediately dispatched his trusted confidant Wu Quan with a message to Qinghe County.

The purpose was to urge Qin Changfeng to return to the capital.

Wu Quan traveled day and night without stopping, and finally arrived in Qinghe County two and a half days later, covered in dust.

He had assumed that Qinghe County, being on the front lines of the war, must be filled with panic, but upon arrival, he found it to be peaceful.

The streets were bustling with people, even more so than in the capital, and there was no fear on the faces of the people.

He had visited Qinghe County a few years ago; at that time, Qinghe County was remote and sparsely populated.

Compared to Qinghe County a few years ago, Qinghe County has undergone a complete transformation.

It must be said that Miss Su was quite talented; she managed to make this remote little county town so prosperous.

It's a pity that no matter how capable a woman is, it's useless; the imperial court simply doesn't value women.

The reason His Majesty tacitly allowed Miss Su to be stationed in Qinghe County was simply because there was no one else available.

If anyone could replace Miss Su, His Majesty would certainly send them immediately to take over Qinghe County.

Wu Quan didn't see Qin Changfeng until evening.

He went straight to the point and conveyed Minister Qin's order: "Young Master, Minister Qin wants you to return to the capital immediately. Minister Qin means well, but it's mainly for your safety. He's worried that Sicheng and Qinghe County might fight. I heard that the Sicheng garrison commander is exceptionally strong and can lift a stone lion with one hand."

Qin Changfeng didn't care much, thinking that no matter how powerful the garrison commander of Sicheng was, he couldn't compare to Miss Su.

Having fought several battles alongside Miss Su, Qin Changfeng now regards her as a god-like figure in his heart.

"What's there to be afraid of? It's not like we haven't fought battles before. We've fought several times and not a single soldier has died. With Miss Su in charge of Qinghe County, my life won't be in danger unless the sun rises in the west."

Upon hearing this, Wu Quan felt admiration for Miss Su.

So many battles fought, and not a single soldier died? This Miss Su is truly remarkable.

He was over forty years old, and Minister Qin sent him here because he was reliable.

Wu Quan used to follow Minister Qin and read all sorts of battle reports. He knew that no battle was without casualties.

It is clear that Miss Su was a miracle; she led her men in several battles and managed to achieve zero deaths.

For this reason alone, no general can compare to her.

Moreover, Young Master Changfeng now holds an official position, and if he leaves Qinghe County without permission, he will need an excuse, such as illness.

If we can't convince the young master to feign illness, then we won't be able to take him away from Qinghe County.

But Wu Quan was still a little incredulous. "Did none of the soldiers that Miss Su took to war die? Young master, you're not lying to me, are you?"

Qin Changfeng: "Of course! Do I look like someone who would lie? Also, change your form of address. Remember to respectfully address Miss Su as General Su!"

Those who know, know, that although Miss Su did not hold an official position, her contributions were undeniable.

However, the imperial court could not tolerate women holding official positions, which is why Miss Su won several brilliant battles but did not receive any official rank!

If it were a man, he would have risen to prominence long ago.

The people of Qinghe County all remember Miss Su's kindness, so everyone respectfully calls her General Su, and she is regarded by the soldiers and the people as the person in charge of Qinghe County.

Qin Changfeng was starving after a day of training. "Uncle Wu, come on, I'll take you to eat something delicious. I guarantee you'll be amazed by what you've seen."

Wu Quan thought to himself that he had eaten at the best restaurant in the capital, Zhaixinglou, with the Minister.

It's impossible for a small place like Qinghe County to cook better than chefs from Beijing.

Qin Changfeng thought that Wu Quan was his grandfather's capable subordinate, so he chose to hold a welcome dinner for Wu Quan at Gu's Restaurant.

Upon arriving at the gate of Gu's Restaurant, Qin Changfeng said proudly, "The owner of Gu's Restaurant is General Su. I can get a 30% discount when I eat here."

Wu Quan was shocked by the plaque outside the gate.

Judging from the seal above, this is the calligraphy of Grand Secretary Liang.

Scholar Liang's calligraphy was renowned throughout the four kingdoms. Even the wealthiest imperial merchant family in the capital, the Wang family, could not obtain a plaque written by Scholar Liang, yet Miss Su managed to do so.

Moreover, Qinghe County borders the rebel territory, so the people should be living in fear. Unexpectedly, the people here are still in the mood to queue for food, and the queue outside the gate is very long.

Wu Quan followed Qin Changfeng in line for an hour before it was finally his turn.

He walked into the restaurant, his eyes wide open like a country bumpkin entering a grand garden.

The walls were covered with treasures; the masterpiece of the painting master was prominently displayed in the center of the hall.

This painting is worth a fortune; if it gets damaged, we'll lose a lot of money!

Moreover, he also saw the legendary rare orchid.

Wu Quan sat down and drank a cup of flower tea, feeling the fragrance penetrate to his very bones.

As the food was served one after another, Wu Quan tasted it and felt that he had wasted his life. If he had come to Qinghe County earlier, he could have enjoyed these delicacies sooner.

Now I understand why the young master was unwilling to leave.

He wouldn't want to leave if he could eat such delicious food every day.

"Young Master, the Minister only sent you back to the capital because he cares about you. Since you don't want to return, I will stay here to protect you."

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After two days of light rain in Qinghe County, the sun finally came out today, making it a perfect time for farm work.

The macaw followed Su Qianqian out of the city, perched on her shoulder, its eyes like an eagle's.

Its feathers are so vibrant and dazzling under the sunlight that they are simply breathtakingly beautiful.

After drinking the spiritual spring water for a few days, this macaw gained some intelligence and received various forms of early childhood education from Su Qianqian, so it can now communicate in a simple way.

The wealthy and powerful in the capital city loved to keep birds as pets. Walking down the street, you could see many of them carrying birdcages.

Dong Zhu and Qin Changfeng, as former playboys, were completely powerless against birds. Back in the capital, they used to engage in dog racing, cockfighting, and bird walking, doing all sorts of improper things in a very serious manner.

So this talking parrot is just too attractive to them!

Qin Changfeng rode closer to Su Qianqian and said with a fawning expression, "General Su, this parrot is so big and fat. It must be very tiring for you to be perched on your shoulder. Why don't I do it for you?"

The macaw kept repeating, "Idiot, idiot."

Dong Zhu laughed heartily, "Brother Qin, it's calling you a fool, but I'm not. Let me serve General Su instead."

The two immediately started arguing over the parrot.

Wu Quan: Why does it feel like the young master is fighting alongside Miss Su, bickering and making a fuss every day, like they're playing house? There's no sense of crisis at all.

Su Qianqian turned around and said to the two of them, "You two stop arguing and take turns, one day each. Today, Cuihua will go with Qin Changfeng first."

After she finished speaking, she touched the parrot's sharp claws.

"Miss Cuihua, I'll give you two handsome men as your harem, one for each of you for a day, so you can enjoy the blessings of having multiple wives. Isn't that wonderful!"

Cuihua rolled her eyes and flew to Qin Changfeng's shoulder.

With the beautiful bird on his shoulder, Qin Changfeng was incredibly smug.

Su Qianqian emphasized to everyone, "Be careful, my requirement is that we must achieve zero deaths."

"Yes, General."

Birds fly high and see far, making them much more alert than animals on the ground. If rebels are coming, they can be alerted much sooner.

The civilians brought out today are all militiamen in disguise; their main mission is to test Duan Dachui's strength.

The progress of plowing has been slow these past few days. If it is delayed any longer, it may be too late for spring planting. Therefore, Su Qianqian decided to test the waters by confronting the rebels head-on today.

If we can win the battle, we can take down Sicheng, and then the fields between Sicheng and Qinghe County can be cultivated with peace of mind.

Only by planting the crops as soon as possible can we feel at ease.

After all, tens of thousands of people are waiting for her to feed them.