Bab 91: Langjun, Don’t Forget Your Medicine (I)

"These people can be our first lance corporals. If they turn out to be incompetent, look for better candidates during the next selection."

Xu Ke took the list and memorized the names on the sheet. "Is it true that you will lead them to the bandits after their training?"

Jiang Pengji's countenance looked resolute. "Of course. Did you think I was kidding?"

The pageboy shook his head. Anyone who had heard about Jiang Pengji would know that she would not joke about such matters.

"That's not what I mean. I'm just worried because the journey will be dangerous. The bandits mostly hide in the mountains, and we are unfamiliar with those roads. That gives our enemies the upper hand." He tried to be respectful as he expressed his concerns. "Besides, the outlaws have nothing to fear, and they are much more violent than our men…"

Even bold men became cowards when they faced men who were bolder than them. The inexperienced servants would likely be intimidated.