The Prime Minister Seduced Me to have Babies!

Chapter 1104: Grand Army Competition

Jiang Youzhi grasped Yun Jiao’s hand, "His Majesty felt that we were not entirely ready yet.""I said, in this world, there is no perfect preparation. Now, with Great Chu experiencing favorable weather and the Jin Country’s emperor seriously ill, it is the perfect time to deploy troops."

He smiled slightly, "Moreover, gunpowder and cannons have been developed. If we don’t fight now, when will we?"

He pulled Yun Jiao into the room, "However, this matter is known only to His Majesty and me. Once the decision to deploy is made, there will surely be opposition in the court."

"Great Chu will never be short of cowards!"

Yun Jiao nodded, "I understand, I won’t leak any information."

Jiang Youzhi continued, "Father will likely be appointed as the Grand Marshal of the World’s Army, overseeing the entire war."

He gazed at Yun Jiao, "Also, both Qi Er and You Er will be going to the battlefield this time."

Yun Jiao’s heart clenched sharply. Ever since they joined the military camp as children, she knew this day would come.

Knowing was one thing, but when the day actually arrived, it was still unbearable.

Her earlier excitement vanished completely, and her mood plummeted instantly.

Once the war starts, it won’t be a matter of days; it could last one or two years, possibly three or five, constantly facing danger.

It’s obvious that in such a war, it’s nearly impossible for them not to get injured; surviving would already be fortunate.

Jiang Youzhi tightened his grip on her hand, "Don’t worry, under Senior Duanmu’s guidance, the children’s martial arts skills are far superior to before."

Yun Jiao nodded vigorously, "Yes, I know."

Though deeply worried, she knew this was not the time to cry. She must smile as she sends her children to the battlefield.

In the days that followed, Yun Jiao dismissed all her patients.

She personally prepared White Medicine, bruise liniment, and bruise pills in the backyard of Renxin Hall.

This is all she could do for them, hoping that these preparations could save their lives at a critical time.

The grand military exercise soon began.

His Majesty arrived early at the large parade ground outside the city.

It was a warm April day, with bright sunshine. At the high platform on one end of the parade ground, His Majesty stood at the front, with the entire court standing solemnly behind him.

Below the platform, the parade ground was filled densely with soldiers.

Looking down from above, the ranks were perfectly straight and orderly.

All the soldiers wore armor and held weapons. The cavalry rode warhorses, with the heavy cavalry’s horses also clad in armor.

You Er and Qi Er each led a cavalry troop.

Qi Er led a troop of a hundred heavy cavalry.

You Er led a troop of a hundred light cavalry.

The two stood solemnly at the front of their troops.

His Majesty gazed for a long time at the army below, resembling a steel jungle, and felt immense satisfaction.

The mere military form and discipline instilled him with immense confidence that Great Chu’s iron cavalry would surely crush the enemy’s territory and avenge past humiliations.

He didn’t deliver any rousing words, knowing it wasn’t the right moment yet. With a strong wave of his hand, he declared, "Let the competition begin!"

The Duke behind His Majesty signaled to Commander Yuan.

Commander Yuan stepped forward and shouted into the loudspeaker with robust energy, "The grand military competition begins now!"

The army below immediately parted like a black tide to both sides.

His Majesty slowly sat down and turned to the Duke, "What is the first event?"

The Duke replied, "Mounted archery!"

Mounted archery requires shooting at moving targets while riding a horse.