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Chapter 456: Autumn Drunk? Dream Drunk?

Jiang Ningwan said calmly, "There's no need for punishment. It's normal to have doubts. If you really come to blows, you won't be able to escape this punishment today."

Zhang Hui felt even more ashamed after hearing this.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Jiang Ningwan stood with his hands behind his back and slowly spoke: "I know that some of you from the Xuanwei Army are dissatisfied. You can compete privately, but you can't really split into factions."

"Some of you are simply worried about not being able to get promoted after you come here, but that's unnecessary. All positions are open to the most capable."

"I believe you joined the army to serve your country and protect the people of Daning and your loved ones, not to be loyal to a particular person."

"I won't treat you as outsiders, and I hope you won't treat yourselves as outsiders either."

Jiang Ningwan's calm words were like a reassurance, making all the soldiers from the Xuanwei Army present feel much more at ease.

Afterwards, Jiang Ningwan had Liu Feng and the others carried away to rest.

When entering the tent, a wounded soldier, in great pain, asked Zhang Hui, "Captain Zhang, do you have any more wine? I'd like a drink."

Zhang Hui picked up the kettle and handed it to him subconsciously, then looked at Jiang Ningwan hesitantly.

"General Jiang, I know that we can't drink alcohol in the army, but now they are injured, can you let them have a sip?"

Jiang Ningwan was puzzled and took the water bottle from his hand. "You actually brought wine to the military camp?"

Zhang Hui couldn't explain it for a while.

But I also know that this is wrong.

"I admit my mistake and will accept the punishment later!"

Jiang Ningwan seemed to be lost in thought, and could probably guess something. They were unhappy about being transformed from the Xuanwei Army to the Lingwei Army, so they drank secretly.

"Go and receive your punishment. Copy the military regulations ten times."

"Yes!"

The wounded soldier lying on the bed was in so much pain that he couldn't bear it anymore. Jiang Ningwan hesitated for a moment and handed him the wine. "Don't do this again."

The other party quickly took the wine jug and said, "Thank you, General Jiang!"

After saying that, he took a few big gulps.

Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished drinking, the pain on the soldier's face disappeared. He lay on the bed with his eyes closed and a smile on his face.

What kind of wine is this? It makes the pain go away so quickly?

Jiang Ningwan quickly picked up the kettle and took a smell.

His expression changed.

This familiar taste...

Isn’t this Qianqiuzui!

At this moment, Zhang Hui was about to leave the tent to receive his punishment when Jiang Ningwan stopped him, "Zhang Hui, where did this wine come from?"

Zhang Hui replied, "I bought it. When we were in the Xuanwei Army, the general allowed us to drink it. This wine has a pain-relieving effect. Whenever we have an ailment or pain, drinking this will relieve the pain and allow us to train normally."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ningwan was shocked. It turned out that the habit of drinking alcohol to relieve pain was brought from the Xuanwei Army.

Looking at the soldier on the bed grinning with his eyes closed, Jiang Ningwan suddenly felt a little scared. Was she like this after drinking last night?

And the pain-relieving effect is so fast, it is even better than painkillers. Can alcohol do this?

"What's the name of this wine?"

Zhang Hui replied, "It's called Rumengzui. It belongs to Chen Xiao from our camp. He has a relative who runs a wine business in Liyang. He said this wine is good. We tried it and found it has pain-relieving properties, so we bought some."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ningwan frowned.

"I understand. I'll contact you if I have any questions."

Drunk like a dream?

Confused, she returned to her tent and, to verify it, poured herself a glass of Ru Meng Zui and drank it all in one gulp.

At that moment she was sure that this was Qianqiuzui!

Why does the same wine have different names?

This Ru Meng Zui has been on sale for a long time.

Liyang...

Then she called Zhang Hui over again and asked, "Who is that relative you mentioned who's doing business in Liyang? Call him over. I have something to ask him."

"Call me Chen Xiao."

Soon, Chen Xiao arrived.

"Did you buy this Ru Meng Zui from your relative? How much is a pot?"

Chen Xiao replied, "Three taels of silver for a pot, it's a bit expensive. He said that in Liyang, this is the kind of wine that ordinary people can afford. But if I buy it, he can give me a discount."

"The main thing is that this wine really can relieve the pain, so it's worth it for us!"

Jiang Ningwan seemed to be lost in thought. "I've never seen this wine in Kyoto. Is it only available in Liyang?"

Chen Xiao scratched his head in confusion, "I don't know about that."

"What's your relative's name? What's the name of his shop? I'll order some from him someday."

Chen Xiao replied, "He opened Yipinzui in Liyang. His surname is Yang, and he's my cousin."

Jiang Ningwan took note of it silently, "I understand."

"Do you usually drink a lot of this wine?"

Chen Xiao said, "It's not much. It's so expensive that not everyone can afford it. Only those of us who are seriously injured in the army can drink a few sips to relieve the pain."

"Liu Feng drank more. He had been injured before, hurting his waist. At that time, there was a military competition, and the first place in each camp could get a reward of ten taels of silver."

"He needed money, so he drank Ru Meng Zui every day to relieve the pain and trained hard to get the reward."

"He himself knows that drinking every day is not good, so he didn't drink during the competition today."

After hearing this, Jiang Ningwan was shocked.

Liu Feng actually drank the most.

So, was his sudden loss of strength today due to not drinking alcohol? Or was it the pain from an old injury?

After having some doubts in her heart, she felt more and more that this wine was not that simple.

"I didn't care about your rules in the past, but now, alcohol is prohibited in the army! Those with old injuries must first recover. For physical pain, use painkillers, and no alcohol!"

Jiang Ningwan then gave an order for everyone who had wine to hand it over.

Alcohol is strictly prohibited and violators will be punished by military law.

Afterwards she went to see Liu Feng again.

After Liu Feng woke up, Jiang Ningwan chatted with him alone.

"I heard from them that you had an old back injury, so you drank quite a bit of alcohol. Did you drink during the competition today?"

Liu Feng shook his head and said, "I didn't drink."

"Why don't you drink?"

Liu Feng sighed, "I think drinking too much is not good. It's very strong. Every time I finish drinking, I feel dazed for a long time. Although all my troubles are gone, I am out of control for too long. When I wake up, it feels like something is missing."

"And I found that I was becoming more and more dependent on it and always wanted to drink it."

"During daytime horseback training, I kept thinking about the wine and wanting to have a few sips. This kept distracting me. Archery is very dangerous when riding. If you lose focus, the arrow will lose its aim and accidentally hurt someone."

“So I never touched it again.”

After listening to this, Jiang Ningwan became even more certain that there was something wrong with the wine.

"Is your old waist injury healed? I'll send you to Huichun Hall for treatment and observation."

She now suspected that Liu Feng's inability to exert his strength today might be related to drinking too much.

But she needed confirmation.

Liu Feng felt a little embarrassed. "How can I trouble General Jiang? My injury is almost healed."

Jiang Ningwan was firm and resolute. "Your leg injury needs treatment, too. Don't be polite. I want brave soldiers, not soldiers covered in wounds."

Liu Feng finally agreed after hearing this, "Okay, I'll follow General Jiang's arrangements!"

That same day, Jiang Ningwan sent Liu Feng to Huichun Hall and asked Doctor Hong to examine and treat him personally.