Jiapingguan Chronicle

The final entry assessment for new recruits takes three days in total. The first two days are for assessing individual abilities. After this part is completed, the recruits will be given one or two days to rest and recuperate, and the examiners will also have time to decide whether to keep or dismiss them.

This is based on experience gained from previous years' assessments. There are always a few people who are difficult to choose between. The examiners need to express their opinions and carefully consider their options before deciding whether to let them go or keep them. Sometimes, these people even need to undergo a new round of additional tests. Sometimes, two days may not be enough time. Only when the final list is decided will we proceed to the next step.

After the list of candidates advancing to the second round of assessments is finalized, the candidates will be divided into groups by drawing lots. This will give them some time to get to know each other and work together before the formal assessments begin.

The examiners for the final assessment, Shen Haolin, Shen Cha, and Xue Ruitian, were only observers of the second part. Generally, Yan Rong, Wei Zixin, Qiao Zi, Lu Shengyuan, and Tian Yun, along with Song Qiyun and Shen Jiu, would take on these roles. The Film Academy, Film Academy 2, and Film Academy 5 would also serve as examiners for several projects. They would only ask Shen Haolin, Shen Cha, and Xue Ruitian to make a decision if they had someone or something they couldn't decide on.

But this year was different from previous years. Shen Haolin, Shen Cha, and Xue Ruitian held an unprecedented meeting of examiners three days before the exam. They not only decided to be the chief examiners, but also invited Ying Bao, Ying Jun, and Bai Meng to be examiners. The others could only serve as assistants.

They believed that after the new recruits underwent the assessment, they would soon face their first battle. To ensure their safety and to be responsible for their lives, the people selected this time had to be able to survive on the battlefield.

"Better to have none than to have something of poor quality."

This is Shen Haolin's only requirement for this assessment.

When Shen Haolin, Shen Cha, and Xue Ruitian extended an invitation to them, Yingbao, Yingjun, and Bai Meng readily agreed. Not only did they agree, but Song Yaojia and Xia Chen, who originally wanted to join in the fun, were also eager to try, saying that they could also be examiners and contribute their share.

"You two?" Jin Miaomiao and Hongye looked them up and down carefully after hearing their words. "You're going to get involved too?"

"Yeah, are you happy?"

"It's not a matter of being happy or unhappy. Are you two sure you can help? Are you sure you're not here to cause trouble?"

"Hey, hey, hey, how can you talk like that? It makes us sound like good-for-nothing good-for-nothings." Song Yaojia snorted. "While I may be, Seventh Brother isn't. Seventh Brother has plenty of practical experience."

"That's true." Hongye nodded. "Seventh Master can do it, but Your Highness, what can you do?"

"Although I'm not good at martial arts and don't have much practical experience, when it comes to tricks and schemes, everyone here would have to admit defeat, right?"

"What does Brother Yaojia mean?" Shen Cha glanced at Shen Haolin, then at Xue Ruitian, "is to teach these greenhorns a lesson?"

“Xiao Cha understands me best!” Song Yaojia closed his fan and gently tapped his palm. “People’s hearts are unpredictable, especially when the enemy is the Wanyan family. Their situation here,” he pointed to his head, “is a bit different from others. So, I’ve come to help them and let them see the wickedness of human nature.” He gave Shen Haolin and Shen Cha a light, teasing smile. “How about it?”

"That sounds pretty good." Shen Cha nodded, glancing at Song Yaojia. "But actually, isn't it just that Brother Yaojia wants to see how scared these kids will be?"

“Hey, Xiao Cha, I’m not that bad!” Song Yaojia said with a smile. “Although there’s a little bit, but…” He gestured with his hand, “only a little bit!” “It’s not impossible!” Shen Cha raised an eyebrow. “Didn’t Wanyan Xi want to watch from the sidelines? Let him see for himself whether his little bit of cleverness can survive on the cruel battlefield.”

"Then it's settled!" Song Yaojia took the assessment materials handed over by Shen Cha and quickly glanced through them. "I'll make sure he doesn't leave empty-handed."

"Then we'll wait and see." Shen Cha looked at Eagle Leopard, Eagle Falcon and Bai Meng. "Take a look at the content of the assessment and see if there's anything wrong with it, or if you want to add anything, you can bring it up."

"it is good!"

Bai Meng responded and called to Eagle Leopard and Falcon. The three heads huddled together, watching and talking quietly. Meanwhile, Song Yaojia and Xia Chen also began to discuss the assessment content, even writing and drawing on it with charcoal pencils.

Shen Haolin and Shen Cha smiled slightly as they looked at them, then waved to the generals sitting to the side.

"Are you unhappy that I let you watch this from the sidelines?"

"Finally, someone has taken over this mess, it's wonderful!" Wei Zixin sat down next to Xue Ruitian and clapped her hands happily. "Every time this happens, we have to consider the content of the assessment and the feelings of the new recruits. It's so overwhelming. This time, we're finally free. We can finally breathe a sigh of relief."

“That’s right. Let’s take a break and let the two princes and the generals work hard.” Lu Shengyuan raised an eyebrow and looked at Xia Chen, who was pulling Song Yaojia over to Bai Meng’s side. “Seventh Master should be quite happy. He liked to do these kinds of things even before he went to sea. As for after he went to sea, he probably likes it even more. The vast ocean is boring. With Seventh Master’s personality, he can’t do without some excitement.”

"You really know him well." Shen Cha looked at Lu Shengyuan curiously. "Since you have Seventh Brother's connections, why did you come to the border?"

"It's a long story, I guess it was just youthful arrogance!" Lu Shengyuan smiled. "But I don't regret it at all. If I hadn't come, I wouldn't be who I am now. Who knows what I would be like?"

“Who says otherwise!” Tian Yun nodded in agreement. “Take Dai Yi, that rascal, for example.”

"Speaking of which, is he also going to participate in the final assessment?"

“He’s already been transferred to the Shadow Camp, so he doesn’t need to participate anymore.” Shen Cha waved his hand. “He is indeed a good example. He’s been the most arrogant troublemaker for so many years, but he’s also the most capable troublemaker, isn’t he?”

"As long as you can subdue them by fighting, you can win them over, but it's not easy to subdue them by fighting." Lu Shengyuan smiled. "There aren't many people who have the skills of a marshal and a general. Fortunately, we have them."

"You," Yan Rong looked at Lu Shengyuan, "after letting go of your inner turmoil, your words have become much sweeter, haven't they?"

"I'm just stating the facts." Lu Shengyuan raised an eyebrow, looked at Shen Haolin, Shen Cha, and Xue Ruitian, and said, "Do you think Wanyan happy will shrink back in fear after reading this?" (End of Chapter)