Chapter 1108: Two Fine Young Men
Chapter 1108: Two Fine Young Men
You Er gasped, "Today was truly exhilarating."Qi Er turned his head and smiled at him, "Exhilarating, when we actually get on the battlefield, it will definitely be more exhilarating than today."
You Er laughed heartily, "I think it should be soon."
The Sovereign wouldn’t hold a full army competition for no reason.
Qi Er looked up into the distance, waiting for the battle to begin, the day he’d reunite with his father wouldn’t be far.
They returned to the tent, immediately removed their helmets, and took off their armor.
Their Fish Scale Armor was composed of small iron plates linked together, wearing it was not only heavy but also non-breathable.
Wearing it for a short time was fine, but over time, if the moisture inside the body couldn’t escape, it could cause various ailments.
Having taken off the armor, they exchanged a glance and both laughed, at this moment they seemed like they had just been fished up from water.
The experienced veteran who always looked after their living conditions had long prepared hot water for them to bathe.
After bathing, You Er waited for a while before Qi Er came out, and together they headed towards the training ground.
The infantry was still demonstrating battle formations at the training ground.
As soon as they entered, Xiao Xizi hurried over, "The Sovereign requests the presence of the two generals."
Qi Er and You Er were merely Centurions in the army, strictly speaking they weren’t proper officials, let alone generals.
Honest Qi Er blushed, "Sir, please don’t say that, we’re just ordinary soldiers."
Xiao Xizi led them toward the viewing platform, laughing, "Little General Lin, no need to be modest, this is only a matter of time."
Qi Er wanted to say more, but You Er tugged at him, and he fell silent.
The Sovereign was watching the infantry’s formation drills, they dared not interrupt and stood honestly behind the Sovereign.
Behind the Sovereign, the officials couldn’t help but focus their gaze on the two.
Qi Er, already seventeen, was tall due to years of martial arts training, every inch of him devoid of excess flesh, beneath his thin clothing, muscles could be faintly seen bulging.
You Er, not yet fifteen, was slightly shorter than Qi Er, slender and lean, standing straight like a sword drawn from its sheath.
The officials watched with burning eyes, thinking how wonderful it would be if such fine young men belonged to their families.
Those with daughters were already making plans.
Mr. Han, whose daughter was already sixteen and not yet betrothed, noticed Qi Er and his eyes lit up.
Then immediately shook his head, no, this child’s father, General Lin, had angered the Sovereign years ago for some unknown reason and was exiled to the southern front.
It’s been years now, and the Sovereign shows no sign of recalling General Lin, it seems unlikely that General Lin will be used again.
Though this young man was exceptional, but his father fell out of favor, best not.
Mr. Han sighed and lamented.
Then turned his gaze to You Er.
Earlier, when Lord Chief Minister was chatting idly with the Sovereign, he overheard a few things; Lord Chief Minister’s only son was not yet fifteen.
His daughter is two years older than him, but that’s no concern.
Mr. Han’s gaze fixed on You Er, his heart ablaze.
Below, the infantry had completed their formation drills, only then did Xiao Xizi step forward, "Your Majesty, the two young generals are here."
The Sovereign waved, Xiao Xizi led the two forward.
Qi Er and You Er lifted their robes intending to kneel and pay respects, but the Sovereign waved his hand, "No need for formalities outside, sit down and talk."
Xiao Xizi quickly brought two chairs over for them to sit.
The Sovereign looked at the two youths, joy overflowed from his eyes.
These are the fine young men of Great Chu!
He asked warmly, "Do you usually read military strategy books?"
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