Chapter 0002: The Young Lady in Green
Oh, how long has it been since Shang Yang died
Cheng Su'er gently pressed on his wound a few times, nodded slightly, and took out a jar containing a hemostatic and anti-inflammatory herbal remedy made from the roots of Rhododendron and the leaves of Dogbane from the basket. She placed it on a bandage, removed the old bandage from his wound, and re-applied it. Only then did she speak: "Your injury is not very dangerous now; with some time for recovery, you will be fine. However, during this period, do not practice swordplay or engage in combat."
Oh, her name is Cheng Su'er. Everyone in the military camp calls her the Little Medical Immortal. At that time, your injuries were severe, and you had lost a lot of blood. If it weren't for her personally bandaging and stitching you up, you would have met Yan Wang long ago.
Cheng Su'er chuckled lightly and said, "Not only is it incomplete, it is practically equivalent to knowing nothing at all"
"Oh, what is the problem?" Su'er replied while tidying up the bandages
Chen Ling hesitated for a moment and found an excuse to deflect, saying: "I grew up in a remote mountain area, and no one in the village explained these matters to me in detail, so I do not know everything."
With her delicate hands, she saves countless soldiers' lives in a single day, which earns her the utmost respect and courtesy from all the troops in the barracks
Chen Ling inhaled the faint musk emanating from Su'er, feeling grateful, and asked: "Aunt Su'er, I would like to ask you a question"
Cheng Su'er was like a green lotus, serene and pure, her attire of green robes and colorful garments accentuating her exceptional beauty. Su'er said: "Wei Yang was originally a descendant of the noble family of the State of Wei, later conferred the title in the State of Shang, also known as Shang Yang. In the past, he responded to the call for talent from King Xiao of Qin, persuading him to implement reforms to strengthen the state, rewarding military achievements, and opening up fields and borders, which led to the rapid rise of the State of Qin, subtly surpassing the six eastern states. However, after King Xiao's death, he was slandered by the nobility and suspected by King Huiwen of Qin, ultimately meeting a tragic end by being torn apart by chariots. He governed Qin for over twenty years, bringing great prosperity to the state, and was indeed a prominent figure of the Legalist school!"
Cheng Su'er paused for a moment and replied: "The ruler of the Qin state is King Dan of Qin, and the general of the Qin army invading Wei this time is Na Wenbo, who is said to be quite knowledgeable in military strategy"
Cheng Su'er turned a deaf ear, and just as she was about to walk out of the tent, she suddenly turned around at the entrance, made a face at Chen Ling, and then darted out like a swallows skimming over the water
His wound is beginning to suppurate; apply the stems and leaves of Notoginseng to invigorate the blood and disperse stasis
Cheng Su'er glanced at him with a hint of suspicion, her eyes flickering slightly, and after a moment of thought, she said: "It has been approximately thirty years."
Cheng Su'er found it amusing to look at Tu Shuran, with his frail and thin body and his dirty face, and smiled gently as she asked, "How can you repay me?"
Miss Su'er felt a bit embarrassed, swayed her waist, and twirled her skirt to create a fold. She stamped her foot and turned to walk away
Teng Hu scratched his head and grinned, saying: "Yan Zhi, we will head back to the camp first. You take good care of your injuries here, and we will come to see you again tomorrow."
Chen Ling did not expect that a joke would anger the little girl, and with a heart full of apology, he called out: "Hey, Su'er, I was just joking with you"
At this moment, Cheng Su'er had already arrived in front of him. She glanced at him; he was originally a youth of about eighteen or nineteen, his face covered in dirt, making it difficult to discern his features. However, his eyes were as clear as water. Su'er said: "Open your chest garment; I need to examine your wound"
Cheng Su'er began to personally examine the injuries and conditions of the wounded. Among the military doctors, there were not only her but also several other physicians. However, their techniques were crude and mediocre, making them less effective than this sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl, who assisted her from the side
From the early Spring and Autumn period, there were more than 140 feudal lords. After over 360 years of annexation, only about 20 remained by the beginning of the Warring States period. Among them, the strongest were the State of Qin with the Ying surname in the west, the State of Qi with the Tian surname in the east, the three Jin states of Zhao, Wei, and Han in the central plains, the State of Chu with the Mi surname in the south, and the State of Yan with the Ji surname in the north. These seven states are historically referred to as the "Seven Heroes of the Warring States"
Cheng Su'er saw that Chen Ling and the others had not yet moved, and with her brows furrowed, she reproached, "Hey, why are you all still bothering the injured?"
Chen Ling looked at the lively and cheerful girl and jokingly said, "I offer myself to you!"
Cheng Su'er's cheeks suddenly flushed red, and she shot him a glance, reproaching, "You scoundrel!"
Chen Ling's gaze narrowed slightly, and he frowned. He had already realized the current era. According to historical records, Shang Yang died in 338 BC. Going back thirty years, it should be around 308 BC. Shang Yang's reforms marked a watershed in the Warring States period. Before the reforms, the Qin state was located in the western frontier, a place of rugged mountains and harsh waters, unable to compete with the six eastern states. However, after the reforms, the Qin state rapidly rose to prominence, especially in military strength, far surpassing the six eastern states. Until 221 BC, when Qin Shi Huang unified the six states, there was no rival among the eastern states during this period. Shang Yang's reforms were indeed a turning point in the Warring States period. Before the reforms, the Qin state was located in the western frontier, a place of rugged mountains and harsh waters, unable to compete with the six eastern states. However, after the reforms, the Qin state rapidly rose to prominence, especially in military strength, far surpassing the six eastern states. Until 221 BC, when Qin Shi Huang unified the six states, there was no rival among the eastern states during this period.
Shen Zheng and Jing Yan also bid him farewell. Chen Ling nodded and said weakly, "Alright, you all go back first. The situation in the war is urgent, and swords are merciless. Be extra careful, and don't end up like me, suffering from injuries."
As Chen Ling is unaware of which Warring States period it is currently, he is eager to know the specifics of this era from hetushu.com.
Chen Ling also smiled and said, "Thank you for saving my life. In the future, I will definitely repay Miss Su'er."
Chen Ling thought to himself: "I do not know whether I have arrived in the early or late Warring States period. In different periods, the seven states are strong in varying degrees. If I want to secure my life, I must quickly recover from my injuries and escape this battlefield. Otherwise, engaging in battle with the Qin army seems futile, as the State of Wei has not won many battles. Would I not be dying in vain?"
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The Warring States period began in 403 BC, when King Wei Lie of the Eastern Zhou appointed the three families of Wei, Zhao, and Han as vassal lords, thus officially establishing the situation of the Seven Warring States.
The words of the young woman in blue carried exceptional weight, causing nearly a hundred rugged men and armored soldiers in the room to wilt. Although this girl held an ordinary status and possessed no authority, her profession rendered these soldiers hesitant to act recklessly. As a battlefield medic, who on the battlefield can guarantee they will not be injured?
"Well, you have managed to save your life, which is already a great fortune. Just stay well in the infirmary. With your physique on the battlefield, you haven't even killed a single enemy, only allowing those wolf cubs from the Qin state to achieve merit. Rest assured and recuperate in the rear; we are leaving." Teng Hu and the other two stood up, and as they passed in front of the young female medic, their demeanor was very respectful and polite. Who knows, one day they might find themselves injured and in need of her miraculous healing.
Chen Ling lay down, faintly hearing the words of the young girl, his heart filled with complexity. He had died and come back to life, and moreover, had traversed time and space. He roughly understood that this was the period when the State of Qin and the State of Wei were vying for territory east of the Yellow River. The conflict between Qin and Wei must be during the historical Warring States period.
The wounded soldiers and the officers inside the tent burst into laughter together
"Hey, why are you just staring blankly? These matters have long been rumored among the people; haven't you heard of them?" Cheng Su'er asked Chen Ling.
"King Qin's reign? And Wenbo?" After searching his mind for a long time, Chen Ling, due to his lack of in-depth study of history, could not match the names of the two with any historical figures. He continued to ask, "Miss Su'er, I would like to ask, what is your opinion on the Legalist reforms of Shang Yang in the State of Qin?"
Chen Ling was wearing a red long robe typical of an ordinary soldier from the Wei state, featuring a round collar and a double-breasted design crossing at the right side of the chest, secured at the waist with a leather belt, and the length reaching the knees. However, after sustaining an injury, he had removed the basin armor and breastplate, and at this moment, he also needed to loosen it.
His arm is broken, be careful not to move it around
His wound was treated with thorns, horse spurs, and cow tongue to stop the bleeding
Chen Ling paused slightly and inquired tentatively, "Who is the general sent by the Qin State this time? Which ruler is currently in power in Qin?"
Who is this little girl