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Wan Dajun is on the brink of destruction!
Lin Qingyue murmured a few words, and faced with the overwhelming pressure, she could only vent her frustrations through a scream. She caught sight of her deputy kneeling on the ground, pleading with her, and thought of the situation of the brothers in the army. With a heavy heart, she said, "Prepare the carriage. We are going to Jiang Han's shop. I will personally plead with him. Even if it means sacrificing many benefits, I must obtain military provisions from him!"
The Lin family's army was a militia sanctioned by the court. This militia was allowed to recruit troops during times of national crisis, enabling capable individuals from various provinces to raise their own forces to protect their homeland. However, these recruited troops would not receive military provisions or salaries from the court. They could not plunder the common people and were left to fend for themselves.
In the past, when there were still Two Hundred Thousand Troops, all expenses for the army relied on Jiang Han's support. But now that Su Qianxue had taken away one hundred thousand men, Jiang Han no longer supported Lin Qingyue.
Lin Qingyue used every means at her disposal but could only sustain Wan Dajun for a limited time. Now, she could no longer maintain it; all that remained in her hands were some precious swords and armor used by enemy generals. She loaded these items onto the carriage and hurried towards Jiang Han's shop.
At Jiang Han's shop, the front yard was a tavern, with a courtyard in the middle and living quarters at the back. In the courtyard, Jiang Han was enjoying massages from Piao Xue Princess and Yan Dong while indulging in various delicacies. He watched Cen Ya practice archery with amusement and remarked, "After Miss Su left, I went out for a bit! I brought back the few arrows I had; the rest will take some time to arrive! These arrows include Full Carbon Arrows, Mixed Carbon Arrows, and Fiberglass Arrows. They are all far superior to wooden swords; you should all give them a try!"
Upon hearing this, Yan Dong noticed that Cen Ya looked a bit tired from drawing her bow and immediately suggested they switch places. Cen Ya then began to massage Jiang Han while Yan Dong picked up arrows and aimed at the target across the courtyard.
After shooting several arrows in succession, she held a Full Carbon Arrow and analyzed, "The arrows brought by Shopkeeper Jiang far exceed wooden arrows in both strength and hardness. However, the weight of the arrows needs to be adjusted to suit oneself. The bare shafts and arrowheads are not heavy enough; they need to be paired with some copper weights for balance."
As she spoke, she twisted off the arrowhead of a Full Carbon Arrow and began to insert a copper base weighing several grams into the shaft, following Jiang Han's instructions to increase the weight. After all, light arrows paired with heavy ones could easily result in misfires.
Once these arrows arrived in bulk, along with the beautiful hunting bows your sister requested, they would significantly enhance the combat effectiveness of your archery unit.
Jiang Han chuckled lightly. He had initially thought that using composite bows would be better for ancient troops. However, upon closer examination, he found that the beautiful hunting bows were the most suitable choice. Composite equipment required too much maintenance and had slow arrow replacement speeds, making them unsuitable for battlefield use. Traditional bows were difficult to master; it took considerable training for an archer to be effective in combat. In contrast, with the self-loading arrow platform of the beautiful hunting bows, two months of training could make someone comparable to a seasoned traditional archer!
Just as Jiang Han and his companions were discussing this, the small door of the courtyard was pushed open, and Lin Qingyue entered. Jiang Han was somewhat taken aback, unsure why this woman had come to see him now.
Lin Qingyue had already been there earlier and had overheard Jiang Han and Yan Dong's conversation. Looking at the beautiful hunting bow and Full Carbon Arrow in Yan Dong's hands, her eyes filled with regret. If she hadn't issued the divorce papers, these items would have belonged to her! Such exceptional arrows could have dramatically increased her army's combat power if equipped.
Regret washed over her! She shouldn't have gotten close to Langya Prince.
Suppressing her inner turmoil and remorse, Lin Qingyue approached Jiang Han and said, "Jiang Han, I need a lot of military supplies and weapons to rescue my soldiers. Please, can we make a deal? I am willing to offer many precious swords in exchange!"
These precious swords belonged to generals from Xia Kingdom and Barbarian leaders and could fetch a high price! However, supplies were limited; even if she sold them, she wouldn't be able to acquire enough food and had no choice but to seek his help.
Jiang Han leaned back in his chair and noticed Lin Qingyue's sorrowful expression. He chuckled softly, "What's wrong? Can't bear it any longer? You came looking for me now? I remember when you handed me those divorce papers; you were quite bold then! You felt you no longer needed me but turned around and sent your people to ask me for supplies. Now that you're really struggling, you want to come back?"
Jiang Han mocked, "Lin Qingyue, do you really think you can rely on your looks to gain my support?"
Hearing this, Lin Qingyue immediately closed her eyes, tears streaming down her cheeks.
Jiang Han watched this scene unfold without a hint of sympathy; instead, he crossed his arms and sneered, as if he were watching a play, fixated on Lin Qingyue. "Go on, keep acting! I know you all too well. The only time I’m useful to you is when it involves the person you cherish. The moment someone offers you better benefits than I do, you’ll leap at the chance without hesitation."
After a while, when Lin Qingyue didn’t hear any comforting words from Jiang Han, she finally opened her eyes and looked at him with a pitiful expression.
With sincerity and earnestness, she said, "I know I was wrong, Jiang Han. I truly realize my mistakes. Please, forgive my actions. From now on, I am willing to serve under you! Just help me resolve my current problems, and I will stay in your courtyard as your maid."
Jiang Han coldly observed Lin Qingyue and replied, "So now that trouble has come knocking, you come looking for me? How pathetic." He waved his hand dismissively and said bluntly, "Get lost; don’t block my view of Yan Dong shooting arrows!"
With that, Lin Qingyue dropped to her knees.
This sudden action startled both Cen Ya and Yan Dong, who widened their eyes in shock.
Piao Xue Princess murmured softly, "What a performance! Since Che Chengyun’s not an option anymore, she’s come crawling back to Shopkeeper Jiang."
Jiang Han glanced at Lin Qingyue from head to toe. "You’re not regretting your actions; you’re just aware that you’re about to face the consequences. Your kneeling means nothing to me. You think you can bargain with me? I’ll tell you this: it’s impossible for you in this lifetime!"
"Jiang Han!" she exclaimed desperately. "I was once your fiancée! I’ve already knelt down and begged for mercy! Can’t you help me just one last time? Even if it’s just this once? The soldiers are guarding the borders; they protect Da Zhou and its people! Even if you won’t help me, please consider helping the soldiers for the sake of the common folk!" Lin Qingyue pleaded incessantly.
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