"Oh, is it true?" The officer’s eyes showed a look of astonishnt as he walked to Ye Shikai’s side, carefully sizing up the young man.
"I dare not lie, he repelled the robbers, and I was rely leading people to catch them. The villagers of Shangshui Village can all testify." Shangguan Jian seed to intentionally recomnd Ye Shikai to his superior, which was quite considerate.
"Raise your head." The officer ordered, and Ye Shikai then stood up.
"Hmm, indeed quite spirited. If well-cultivated, he is sure to be a pillar of the empire." The officer slowly turned his head, pointing at Ye Shikai, and looked at Shangguan Jian, "What is this person’s position now?"
"Just a soldier under my command."
"Since he is a young hero, he should be promoted. From now on, he shall be a Centurion, with the rank of Shang Zao." The officer said in front of everyone, "Oh, and Shangguan, I’ve already reported to the Prefectural Governor, and you are promoted to Hundred Generals."
"Thank you, sir." Shangguan Jian made a salute, gently nudging Ye Shikai, indicating he should thank as well.
"Oh, thank you, sir, for your support," Ye Shikai expressed his gratitude.
"What is this hero’s na and where is he from?"
"To report, sir, my na is Ye Shikai, from... Shangshui Village." When ntioning his place of origin, Ye Shikai was evidently a bit uncomfortable. This was the "new identity" Shangguan Jian gave him to avoid attracting attention, but in this unfamiliar place, "keeping a low profile" was a prerequisite for survival.
"I see, if you achieve rits on the battlefield in the future, I shall have further rewards for you."
"Thank you, sir."
Two hours later.
"Congratulations, you were promoted twice and earned military rits, sothing many soldiers can’t achieve." While eating, Shangguan Jian approached Ye Shikai and patted his shoulder.
"You were promoted to Hundred Generals as well." Ye Shikai didn’t express excessive gratitude towards Shangguan Jian. According to Mona’s earlier words, Shangguan Jian would be his deputy in the future, and it was indeed Ye Shikai who drove the robbers away. However, without Shangguan Jian’s recomndation, he probably wouldn’t have gained the military rits.
"I’ve been enlisted for three years, killing twenty-seven people on the battlefield with my skills. What’s wrong with becoming a Hundred Generals?" Shangguan Jian seed a bit indignant. The military achievents in Qin Country were indeed a bit "ruthless"; the more enemies killed on the battlefield, the higher one’s military rits and ranks, which stimulated the soldiers’ desire to kill, especially those from humble backgrounds.
But likewise, it should be the fairest "standard" for soldiers.
Not to ntion, with military rits and rank, even the food differs from regular soldiers’. There’s rice, vegetables, and even a bit of at.
Shangguan Jian ntioned he killed twenty-seven people on the battlefield. For an ordinary person, achieving that holding cold weapons is indeed a miracle. But for a cultivator, it’s not impossible. At least Ye Shikai believed if he still had his Inner Strength, he could definitely achieve that. However, his Dantian was destroyed, leaving him without Inner Strength, but fortunately, he still had his martial skills.
Thinking about this, Ye Shikai couldn’t help but feel a bit regretful. If only he still had his Inner Strength, how wonderful would that be.
"I saw you did well on the training ground earlier. Were you a soldier before, perhaps from the Six Kingdoms?" Shangguan Jian continued before shaking his head, "No, that’s not right. You look young, and the Six Kingdoms were destroyed ten years ago. Back then, you were just a child."
"Or, did you learn martial arts?"
"Yes, I did learn martial arts." Ye Shikai didn’t deny it, but it was modern combat techniques, emphasizing defeating the enemy in one move. However, when he was with Dragon Teeth, Ye Shikai also learned lethal combat techniques, so he was quite adept at it.
"Anyway, don’t be careless. While good martial skills only slightly increase survival chances, battlefield scenarios change rapidly. If the entire army lacked discipline, that’s when total annihilation happens." Shangguan Jian continued to explain to Ye Shikai. Ye Shikai had learned so historical knowledge by now. The generals of the Qin Dynasty all had real skills, otherwise, they couldn’t have conquered the Six Kingdoms. The Qin Army’s discipline was strict, especially on the battlefield.
"By the way, is there really going to be a battle soon?" Ye Shikai asked back. He had heard Master He ntion this before, suggesting that the northern Wolf Clan was making moves. He Nei County, located in the Central Plains, naturally needed to prepare for war to face the Wolf Clan’s invasion, ready to head to the frontlines at any ti.
"You’re right, I’ve received exact information from my superiors." Shangguan Jian glanced around to ensure no one was listening before leaning close to Ye Shikai’s ear and speaking softly.
"Is it because of the Wolf Clan?" Ye Shikai continued to ask.
"I didn’t expect you to be so well-inford. We might be heading to Ji County, Guangyang County. How about it, that could be your hotown." Shangguan Jian said this because Yan was located in Ji County, and Ye Shikai had previously ntioned he ca from Yan.
"It’s not really information, just my speculation." Ye Shikai nodded. Despite having been on the battlefield and not fearing death, he was not from this era and didn’t want to die here. Having inexplicably arrived in the Qin Dynasty, he had been pondering how to return to modern tis during these days. However, he now had no Inner Strength, wealth, or connections. Surviving was already a blessing, let alone seeking ways to return. Ye Shikai rembered being brought here by a ray of red light from the Holy Mountain. Therefore, it would only make sense if another ray of red light would bring him back.
Could it be that one must go to the Holy Mountain of this era to find a way? What a joke; the Holy Mountain is far in Europe, and who knows what the Holy Mountain was like two thousand years ago. Besides, from here to Europe is thousands, or rather, tens of thousands of miles. There’s no airplane in this era, even on horseback, it might take years, almost like a journey to the West for scriptures.
"Hey, what are you thinking about?" Shangguan Jian shouted, and Ye Shikai snapped back to reality, shaking his head lightly.
"Nothing... nothing." Ye Shikai responded perfunctorily. With his current abilities, let alone going to Europe, he would starve before leaving the Qin Country. But if he enlisted, he might earn rewards and save up "travel expenses" for going to Europe, along with so essential items like maps.
"When are we going to Yan then?"
"Uh... probably in a little over a month. It takes ti to gather food and equipnt for the army. The autumn harvest has just passed, but the preparation of military provisions and gear still takes ti. Recently, all counties are drafting large numbers of laborers to ensure the operation of the war." Shangguan Jian picked up a long spear beside him and suddenly pointed it at Ye Shikai.
"I heard your martial skills are good. Would you be interested in sparring a bit with ?"
"I’d be happy to." Ye Shikai’s mouth slightly curved upward as he slowly placed his hand on the hilt at his waist.
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