Top-notch Little Horseman

"This humble general will not disappoint the General-in-Chief and will certainly handle this matter properly." Chen Baiquan nodded slightly and clasped his hands in a fist salute to Luo Kai.

"I wish you a safe journey, General. I will take my leave now."

Chen Baiquan looked at Ye Chen, nodded slightly to him, and then left with his men.

Luo Kai looked at the horse Ye Chen was riding and raised his eyes slightly, saying, "Is this a horse from your horse nutrition center? It's well-fed."

"Time is of the essence, let's set off now. We can discuss anything else along the way."

Ye Chen looked back at Huangchen Pass. This place would become his base. Now that Liang Kun had stepped down, it would be much more convenient for him to do things in the future.

With proper development, Huangchen Pass will surely become the most important pass on the border in the future!

"drive!"……

The cavalry galloped away, heading straight for the border army camp.

The official road leading to the border troops winds along the edge of the loess plateau, with parched fields and scattered dead trees on both sides.

The wind blew from the northwest, whipping up fine yellow dust that stung my face.

Ye Chen rode on his horse, and Luo Kai slowed down to ride alongside him.

He was genuinely quite curious about this young horseman.

The battle at Huangchen Pass was commanded by this young man. Although the battle didn't last long, it was still quite impressive that he achieved such a result.

Especially those crossbow bolts; Luo Kai knew at a glance that they were no ordinary crossbow bolts, probably only of this quality even for military use.

Luo Kai had served in the border army for more than ten years and had seen countless greenhorns, some of whom were so scared on their first battlefield trip that they wet their pants.

Ye Chen's performance was nothing like that of a horseman, or even a greenhorn; he was a veteran.

"Brother Ye Chen, where are you from?" Luo Kai asked.

"I don't know." Ye Chen shook his head and said, "My adoptive father is from Peach Blossom Village, so I guess you could say he's a Peach Blossom Village person."

"Peach Blossom Village...that's a nice village, the peach blossoms there are very beautiful." Luo Kai nodded gently and asked with a slight smile.

Who else is in your family?

"There's no one left. My parents passed away a long time ago, and I just got married. Things will only get better."

Luo Kai nodded, paused for a moment, and then asked again, "Have you ever served in the military?"

"No!" Ye Chen answered truthfully.

"Really? You look like a veteran to me," Luo Kai said, glancing at Ye Chen.

"Perhaps... I've seen it all before." Ye Chen didn't say anything more.

Luo Kai didn't press the matter further, but he was genuinely interested in the crossbow bolt.

He examined the monkey's crossbow carefully; it looked even more advanced than the crossbows used in the army.

"By the way, the crossbows you were using just now didn't seem to be from the horse camp, did they?"

Ye Chen nodded slightly and said, "That's right. This is my design, and I had it made at a foundry."

Luo Kai looked astonished upon hearing this: "You designed this yourself? Brother Ye, you really are multi-talented!"

"I only saw it once... in a book," Ye Chen said with a smile.

"Books? What books?" Luo Kai asked in surprise.

Is there really such an amazing book in the world?

If I could obtain it, I might be able to advance further, or even achieve great merit.

"I don't remember. I read it a long time ago. It was a book with a lot of knowledge, I think it was called something like 'The Great Encyclopedia'... It's a pity I can't find it now," Ye Chen said, shaking his head.

"Oh, I see... That's such a pity... Did you learn your horse medicine skills from that book?" Luo Kai said with some regret.

"Yes, it is indeed a pity." Ye Chen nodded gently.

This book can solve many problems for Ye Chen. After today's conversation, he can probably blame any future problems on this book.

Ye Chen knew why Luo Kai had come to him. After saying so much, he still wanted to confirm Luo Kai's horse-taming skills!

Luo Kai also asked some veterinary questions, such as how to examine a horse's tongue coating, the relationship between the consistency of horse feces and illness, where to perform bloodletting, and which diseases are effective for fumigating the stable with mugwort.

Ye Chen's answers were comprehensive; he didn't answer quickly, but every answer was to the point.

He didn't show off or exaggerate, but he didn't answer some questions fully, saying he needed to see the horse's symptoms to make a judgment.

Luo Kai was increasingly satisfied with Ye Chen's calm and unbiased answer!

If he can really cure the horse... well, once the horse is cured, should we transfer him to the border army camp and let him stay there for a couple of years?

As for how far he will go in the future, that depends on his own destiny.

The setting sun painted the sky red, and a series of campsites could be seen in the distance.

As the camp approached the towering city walls, Ye Chen unconsciously tightened the reins.

The city wall is grayish-yellow, three zhang high, and made of rammed earth.

The crenellations on the city wall were arranged in neat rows, and several faded military flags fluttered on the flagpoles.

Luo Kaile stopped his horse and said to Ye Chen, "Brother Ye, come with me directly to the military camp to see the General."

The border army camp was not a series of tents, but a cluster of buildings with large halls.

Ye Chen followed Luo Kai to a camp, where four soldiers in full armor with long swords at their waists stood at the entrance.

"Don't be nervous when you see the General. Just answer his questions," Luo Kai whispered a reminder.

Ye Chen glanced at Luo Kai and nodded, saying, "Understood."

"Go ahead! It's not good to keep the General waiting." Luo Kai nodded gently.

Just as Ye Chen was about to go in, a shout came from behind him.

Ye Chen turned his head and saw that it was Chen Baiquan walking towards him.

"General Chen," Ye Chen said, slightly surprised.

Chen Baiquan walked over to Ye Chen, nodded to him, and said, "Come here, I have something to tell you."

Ye Chen didn't know what he was going to say, but he still followed him to the side.

"Ye Chen, relax a little. As long as you can cure the horse's illness, the General will definitely remember your kindness," Chen Baiquan said earnestly to Ye Chen.

Ye Chen smiled and understood what he meant.

He cupped his hands to Chen Baiquan, his eyes filled with utmost sincerity, and said, "I am but a horse herder in the horse camp. If it weren't for your recommendation, sir, I would probably be crippled or dead by now, let alone be able to meet the General."

"You are my benefactor, and I will remember this kindness for the rest of my life."

"If I ever get ahead in the future, I will never forget your kindness in recommending me."

After staring at Ye Chen for a moment, Chen Baiquan couldn't help but smile slightly.

This young man is not only courageous and capable, but also knows how to navigate social situations.

He gently patted Ye Chen on the shoulder, nodded to him, and said, "I knew it! You're not only sensible, you're insightful. Very good!"

"Alright, go ahead. When you see the General, say whatever you need to say."

"There's one thing you need to remember: you're from the Third Horse Battalion, and even more so, from the Right Guard Post."

"Don't rush to agree to any benefits they offer you; you need to be careful not to overstep your bounds."