After Transmigration: Building a Kingdom in Turbulent Times-Chapter 892 - 878: Perseverance

The doctor firmly refused Zhao Hanzhang.

Even though Zhao Hanzhang made it clear that she had a large group of people in Wu’an County, who could pick them up and take the doctor back to Yu State Anding, the doctor still didn’t believe her.

If it had been half a month ago, he definitely would have believed her. Ten days ago, he might have been half-convinced, but this was the nineteenth day since he fled, so the doctor wouldn’t believe her empty words anymore.

Zhao Hanzhang could only watch him leave regretfully and then lowered her head to speak to the unconscious Shi Le, "General Shi, I have tried my best, but unfortunately the timing isn’t right and people are uncooperative. Whether you survive or not depends on your willpower."

The unconscious Shi Le seemed to hear this; his eyelids trembled, but after trying for a while, he still couldn’t open them.

Zhao Hanzhang is a lazy person. Although the doctor’s prescribed dosage was different, the required medicines were the same. Since there was only one pot, she really didn’t want to wait, so she directly had Fu An boil two people’s medicines at once, and after it was done, she drank a bowl with Shi Le.

Shi Le was fed by Shi Hongtu, but he didn’t seem to resist, as it seemed he knew this was to save him. As soon as the medicine touched his lips, he began to swallow automatically.

Fu Tinghan couldn’t help but remark, "No wonder he can survive."

This will to live is not something everyone possesses.

Zhao Hanzhang leaned on him and murmured, "My will to live is strong too."

After speaking, she fell asleep leaning against Fu Tinghan.

Fu Tinghan looked down at her quietly for a while, then lightly said "Hmm" and looked towards Shi Hongtu, speaking in a low voice, "Tonight, divide yourselves into two groups of two for night duty." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Shi Hongtu agreed.

He glanced at Fu An, pairing him with Yu Fang, and had them take the first watch while he and Wang Yun rested first.

Those who rest first have the worst deal, as they have only slept for a short time before they are awakened. Then they have to keep their eyes open until dawn and will not have much time for rest, as they will need to start traveling again.

When he woke up, Shi Hongtu carefully boiled his medicine again, surprising Fu An, who was about to sleep after changing shifts, "Why are you boiling more medicine?"

Shi Hongtu replied, "So that Miss Zhao can drink another bowl when daylight comes."

Fu An said, "But she just drank a bowl not too long ago, right? It hasn’t been two hours yet."

"What does that matter? As long as there is a gap in between, that’s fine. Medicines, well, drinking a bit more won’t harm you."

Fu An: ...

Zhao Hanzhang had the same thought. After dawn, she ate a biscuit, and before long, she took the medicine bowl and drank a bowl, then poured another, handing it to Yu Fang, "Feed him."

Zhao Hanzhang pointed to Shi Le.

Yu Fang accepted the order to feed the medicine, and the relieved Fu An couldn’t help but mutter, "Miss Zhao, medicine shouldn’t be taken like this. You need to follow the doctor’s orders."

Zhao Hanzhang nodded, looking as if she agreed completely, then turned and instructed Wang Yun, "Add some more water to the pot, there’s still half a bowl of medicine in it. These dregs seem decent, they’ve only been boiled twice. We’ll boil them again, fill them in bamboo tubes, and at noon, we’ll drink them once more."

Fu An: "The doctor said one bowl morning and night, boil the medicine twice, and your and Shi what’s dosage isn’t the same..."

"I know, I know," Zhao Hanzhang said, "Don’t worry, when we return to the camp, I will definitely follow the doctor’s orders. But since we’re outside now, everything must be kept simple."

Fu An wanted to persuade her further, but the silent Fu Tinghan suddenly spoke, "Don’t bother persuading, just let it be."

Fu An looked at him in disbelief, "Sir, how could you..."

"Meticulous treatment has its methods, rough treatment has its methods too. Right now, rough treatment is more suitable for her."

For some reason, Zhao Hanzhang didn’t dare to speak further.

Fu An also stayed silent.

After packing their things, they immediately prepared to carry Shi Le and leave. A Wei hurriedly ran over, "Why didn’t you wait for me?"

Zhao Hanzhang and the others were also surprised, "Why did you come back?"

Zhao Hanzhang had specifically sent him back to get family approval, hoping the Gu family members would hold him back, but unexpectedly, he returned.

A Wei wasn’t stupid, he frowned immediately, "Didn’t you say you would take me?"

Zhao Hanzhang asked, "Did your mother agree?"

"She agreed."

Really?

Zhao Hanzhang turned to look in the direction of the Gu family and saw them standing far away, also watching. When Zhao Hanzhang looked over, although their expressions were unpleasant, they still nodded to her.

Zhao Hanzhang felt a complex mix of emotions and looked towards A Wei carrying his luggage, "You must think carefully. Following me might bring you fame and accomplishment, but there’s also a chance you could end up dead."

A Wei immediately straightened his face and said, "A good man should have great ambitions. If one dies for their ambitions, then their life has no regrets."

Zhao Hanzhang felt a bit touched and asked him, "What are your ambitions?"

A Wei raised his neck and replied, "To become a Great General, a high official, bringing glory to the family, and earning respect in my hometown."

"..." Zhao Hanzhang paused for a moment before praising, "Great ambition!"

Though it’s a bit ordinary, greatness lies within the ordinary. Isn’t this actually the ambition of most people in the world?

Moreover, there are very few who dare to strive for such an ambition, and even fewer who dare to say it out loud.

During the Wei Jin period, speaking such words would be criticized for being vulgar.

Zhao Hanzhang thought he was good as he was, and if that’s what he thought, he should express it. She didn’t mind her subordinates having ambition.

She hoped they would be more ambitious because sufficient ambition could stimulate talent and courage.

Upon hearing Zhao Hanzhang’s praise, A Wei’s eyes sparkled, "Miss Zhao also thinks my ambition is good and doesn’t consider me a vulgar person?"

Zhao Hanzhang laughed heartily and said, "Though mundane, you are not vulgar. You’re very frank, and I like honest people."

A Wei was overjoyed, looked back at his mother and brothers, and shouted, "Mother, brothers, did you hear that? I said she’s my talent scout."

Since two moments ago, refugees had started to leave. The sunlight at this moment was just right, shining on Gu Qilang, making him appear as though he was coated in gold, shining so brightly it hurt people’s eyes.

Gu’s mother couldn’t help but lower her head to wipe away tears at the corners of her eyes, nodding to her youngest son before turning and leaving.

Gu Qilang’s brothers hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward to see Zhao Hanzhang, "Miss Zhao, please treat my brother Qilang kindly. He’s not very smart, but he has a sincere heart and strong arms..."

After speaking for a long time, he didn’t know what else to say, finally adding, "If one day you find Qilang unsuitable for use anymore, please send him to Yu State Chen County. Our family has decided to settle in Chen County."

Amusement flashed in Zhao Hanzhang’s eyes, so she told him, "Since you plan to go to Chen County, you might as well go to Taotie Building and find the shopkeeper, tell him you are Zhao Hezhen’s old acquaintance, and ask them to take care of you. You can also leave an address for Qilang to find you when he returns to Chen County."

Seeing her mention the address in detail, Gu family brothers’ faces looked better. They turned to Gu Qilang and said, "A Wei, since you’ve decided, you must work hard and don’t be too stubborn, understand?"

Gu Qilang standing there was a cost of almost breaking with his family.

He trusted Zhao Hanzhang as if under a spell, believing she could lead him to a bright future, just like Zhao Hanzhang privately described to Fu Tinghan, "It feels like telecommunications fraud, it made me rethink several times if I had said something particularly enchanted, how could he believe in me so much?"

The pressure is immense.