Top-notch Little Horseman

The first horse that had been given the medicine lay down on the hay, and in less than half an hour, its breathing became steady.

Soon the second sick horse was also given the medicine, and there were no adverse reactions.

The third and fourth batches of medicine were administered, one after another, at an increasingly faster pace.

Yunheqiao stood aside and personally handed Ye Chen the medicine bowl.

Luo Kai, accompanied by his personal guards, helped carry the medicine pot, lead the horse, and hand over lime water.

He didn't say anything from beginning to end, he just followed behind Ye Chen and handed him whatever Ye Chen needed.

It was soon past midnight, and the horse that had just been given the drug began to stir.

First, a chestnut stallion, after being given medicine, lay down for more than an hour. Suddenly, it snorted, startling the soldier who was dozing beside it.

The sick horse struggled to its feet, its four legs trembling violently, but it still managed to stand up.

The sick horse walked to the feeding trough, sniffed the hay in the trough, and then lowered its head to start eating.

Then came the second horse... and then the third horse, and soon the first ray of sunlight arrived.

More and more horses stood up; at least fifty sick horses stood up and began to eat.

Although the other warhorses were still unable to stand up, their breathing had clearly become more stable, and the lumps under their bellies had shrunk considerably.

Yunheqiao didn't sleep all night, constantly worrying about his warhorse.

He squatted down in front of a horse that had just stood up and reached out to touch its nose.

The purulent nasal discharge had decreased significantly, and the cloudy secretions in the horse's eyes had completely disappeared.

Yunheqiao couldn't help but stand up, wipe his hands on his clothes, and turn to look at Ye Chen.

He remained silent for a moment before speaking, "Speak! What reward do you want? As long as this general can fulfill your wish, I will do my best to do so!"

"Whether you want silver, grain, or even an official position, if you desire it, this general can give it to you."

Ye Chen stood beside the stable, the morning light shining on his face.

He hadn't slept all night, and his eyes were bloodshot, but his expression remained calm.

"General, the warhorse is not fully recovered yet. It needs to continue to be given medicine, and it will need to be done for three days in a row," Ye Chen said, looking at Yunhe Bridge.

"Also, the fumigation should be done every five days, and those who are seriously ill should have the medicine applied several more times."

"Dr. Qian watched me perform the rescue. I will pass on the rescue method to him, and leave the rest to him."

The elderly doctor Qian walked lightly to Ye Chen, his body trembling slightly as he bowed slightly and asked, "Is what you're saying true?"

He didn't just give a perfunctory bow; he clasped his hands properly with both hands, and even bent over, his head almost touching his knees.

That was utter admiration!

"I have been practicing medicine for over thirty years, yet I never knew that the disease was caused by insect poison entering the blood, that fumigating the shed was to repel flies, or that lime could disinfect viruses on the ground."

"I apologize for my offensive words yesterday. If you ever need my help in the future, Brother Ye, please don't hesitate to ask."

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He didn't straighten up immediately after he finished speaking; he just stayed bent over, waiting for Ye Chen's reply.

Ye Chen quickly reached out and helped him up.

The other veterinarians also gathered around, offering their apologies in a flurry, their faces filled with embarrassment and shame.

The middle-aged veterinarian blushed and rubbed his hands, saying that he had been too rude yesterday and asked Ye Chen not to take it to heart.

Ye Chen smiled lightly and waved his hand, saying, "It's nothing, I didn't take it to heart."

Watching from the side, Yunhe Bridge held Ye Chen in even higher regard.

It's easy to slap someone in the face in public, but to do it in a way that makes the other person genuinely convinced and apologize is true skill.

"You haven't answered my question yet!" Yunheqiao said urgently to Ye Chen, "Just tell me what reward you want!"

Ye Chen turned slightly and looked at Yunhe Bridge, saying, "General, I've come to tend the horses. General Chen sent me."

"Now that the horse is cured and has not embarrassed the General, that is enough. As for a reward, there is no need."

Chen Baiquan, who was standing to the side, paused slightly upon hearing this.

He didn't expect Ye Chen to be so capable, actually curing the sick horse. Not only did Ye Chen cure the horse, but he also took all the credit.

This was something he hadn't expected at all!

He stepped forward, took a leather water pouch from his waist, and handed it to Ye Chen, saying, "You've really worked hard. Have some water! You haven't rested all night, and your lips are all chapped."

"Thank you." Ye Chen took the water pouch and nodded slightly.

The way Luo Kai looked at him was different from yesterday.

Yesterday at the Desolate Dust Pass, Luo Kai only saw him as someone who needed protection, but now he has become a hero who healed the warhorse.

He had caught the eye of the General, who then personally asked him what reward he desired.

Luo Kai didn't have many people he respected in his life. General Yun of Yunhe Bridge was one of them, and now there's another one!

Morning light pierced through the wooden windows of the stable, falling like shards of gold onto the dry hay on the ground, dispelling the lingering smell of medicine and dampness that had permeated the night.

Looking at Ye Chen's slender yet upright figure, Yunheqiao's admiration deepened, revealing an understated respect and caution.

Having served on the frontier for many years, he had seen countless soldiers and officers who were eager to curry favor and claim credit. Whenever they made even the slightest contribution, they would rush to ask for money and official positions. A young man like Ye Chen, who stayed up all night to turn the tide and save most of the army's warhorses, yet calmly declined all credit, was truly a rare find.

One who has no desires is invincible; one who has no wants is difficult to control.

Such a person, with a calm temperament, exceptional skills, and no greed for fame or fortune, is far more worthy of being won over and more deserving of respect than those soldiers who are solely driven by profit.

Yunheqiao stepped forward slowly, the clinking of armor breaking the morning tranquility. His gaze swept over the warhorses around him, now full of energy and munching on hay, before settling back on Ye Chen's bloodshot yet clear and open eyes. He said in a deep voice, "Young man, you have ability, and even more so, a broad mind. That's rare."

"If you do not wish to accept the reward, I will not force you."

He paused, then changed the subject, his tone carrying the certainty and authority of a general: "But merit will not be forgotten. The Iron Cavalry of Huangchen Pass is the foundation of the city's defense. The preservation of over a thousand warhorses is a tremendous achievement for border defense. I will remember your decision to decline the credit today; it will surely be of great use in the future."

Ye Chen lowered his eyes slightly and calmly cupped his hands: "This humble general is doing his duty and dares not take credit. As long as the warhorses are safe and the garrison is secure, that is enough."

Chen Baiquan, standing to the side, was already in turmoil, but his face remained calm. He had originally recommended Ye Chen only out of desperation, hoping for the best, and never expected that an ordinary young man could cure the equine disease that had been spreading in the army for days.

After all, the army veterinarians had been helpless for days, and the warhorses were dying every day. Even he was at a loss and was almost prepared to lose most of his warhorses and apologize to his superiors.