Republic of China: My great warlord, many children, many blessings.

She's such a miser.

Now that Shen Hao has taken over the Huang and Ren families, it can be said that the entire Goose City is under Shen Hao's control.

The other party was clearly prepared.

At this point, is trying to save your money really courting death?

Zhang Jiajia clasped his hands and said, "Old Tan, it was my fault. I didn't think things through. Please forgive me."

"Hmph, they took over my security team, they had over a hundred guns, and they're all gone. Who am I supposed to turn to?" Old Master Tan said, puffing on his pipe, full of grievances.

"Alright, it's best not to talk about this in the street. I have something to do at home, so I'll be going now."

···Requesting flowers···

After Tan and Zhang left, Shen Hao ordered an investigation into the Tan family's illegal activities.

Damn it, they're so clueless.

With the addition of the Tan and Zhang security teams, Shen Hao's security force finally looked presentable.

Moreover, more than 600 people joined the security team today.

Not counting the few hundred people in Qinglongzhai, the security force in Goose City alone has more than 1300 people.

We definitely can't take all of these people.

Over the next few days, Shen Hao was busy selecting team members, eliminating more than 40.

Those who smoke opium will be eliminated.

Those missing limbs or arms will be eliminated.

After screening, there were fewer than 800 people left, but Shen Hao continued to recruit until he had a thousand.

However, these 800 people are all well-dressed young men.

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In the blink of an eye, three days have passed.

Just as Shen Hao was about to go to Renjia Town.

To Shen Hao's surprise, seven people came.

He is the real Zhang Mazi, Zhang Muzhi.

"Greetings, Magistrate," Zhang Muzhi said, bowing first.

"Greetings, Magistrate," the other six said apologetically.

Shen Hao said, "Zhang Mazi, Zhang Muzhi, how dare you show your face in public?"

Zhang Mazi and his six companions were shocked and stared at Shen Hao in disbelief.

To everyone's surprise, Shen Hao actually knew they were Zhang Mazi.

Zhang Mazi was on guard, took a deep breath, and felt that this Magistrate Shen was truly all-powerful.

"Governor Shen, how did you know our identities?"

Shen Hao said, "You don't need to worry about that. Do you know why I'm not arresting you?"

Zhang Mazi and the others shook their heads.

"Although I know your identities, you are bandits, but you have not committed any wrongdoings, which is why I have not sent troops to surround and annihilate you."

Otherwise, you wouldn't have survived until now.

Zhang Mazi clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Please, Magistrate, show leniency."

The other brothers also breathed a sigh of relief.

This county magistrate is not someone to be trifled with.

Upon arriving in Goose City, they wiped out Green Dragon Village and killed the fake Zhang Mazi.

After wiping out the Huang family and seizing the weapons and manpower of the Ren, Tan, and Zhang families, it can be said that he is currently the only one in Goose City who holds absolute power.

Incredibly mysterious.

If we really have to deal with them, it's hard to say.

Shen Hao said, "You guys are making a public appearance today, aren't you just looking for trouble?"

72. Take him down and you'll be the brigade commander.

Zhang Mazi said, "Reporting to the magistrate, I heard that Goose City is recruiting security personnel, so we have come here to seek refuge with you."

Shen Hao said, "You should think this through carefully. Once you join the security force, life won't be as carefree as being a bandit. You might even have to fight at any time."

The discipline here is strict; it's not as easy to get by as in a regular army.

Furthermore, anyone who disobeys military orders will be executed without mercy.

Think it through before you answer me.

Zhang Mazi clasped his hands and said, "After these few days of investigation, we have discovered that Magistrate Shen is a man who can accomplish great things."

We are willing to follow Governor Shen.

The other six also chimed in, "We are also willing to follow Magistrate Shen."

Upon hearing this, Shen Hao laughed heartily.

"Then I'll take you in. Zhang Mazi, the bandit from Goose City, has already been killed."

You are now soldiers of my security regiment.

"It's an adult"

Shen Hao said again: "If you join the 'July 13' security regiment, you must start as a member."

There's nothing special about me here.

The third brother asked, "Then how do I get promoted?"

Shen Hao smiled and said, "That's a good question."

"There is only one rule here: the capable rise and the mediocre fall."

If you are confident in your abilities, then participate in tomorrow's martial arts competition.

Everyone has points, and your military skills will be judged based on your points.

This includes horseback riding, shooting, hand-to-hand combat, and some combat skills.

If you perform exceptionally well, you can be directly promoted to squad leader, platoon leader, or company commander.

Zhang Mazi asked in confusion, "What are squad leader, platoon leader, and company commander?"

Shen Hao said, "A company has about 100 people."

A class consists of about ten people.

A platoon consists of three squads.

A company consists of three platoons, plus the company commander, platoon leaders, and cooks, totaling approximately 100 people.

The seven people's eyes lit up.

Does that mean that as long as they perform well in this assessment, they can become company commanders?

If all seven of them become company commanders, then they are essentially controlling 700 people.

Just as they were getting excited, Shen Hao poured cold water on their enthusiasm.

"Given the current lack of trust in you, the highest rank any of you can attain is platoon leader."

Based on your future performance, if I feel you have no disloyal intentions, then I will boldly promote you.

After Shen Hao finished speaking, the seven people nodded.

They were already very happy to be platoon leaders.

A platoon leader can lead thirty men.

Zhang Mazi is a talented person, and Shen Hao thinks he can be used.

Zhang Mazi said, "Sir, I think what you said makes a lot of sense, we will all listen to you."

Shen Hao nodded and said, "That's good."

At this moment, Zhang Mazi said, "Reporting to the lord, Brigade Commander Guo, who is stationed 100 miles away from here, began to mobilize troops yesterday, and it seems that he is heading towards Goose City."

Shen Hao said, "I understand. Your news is very important. I'll give you credit for this, so tomorrow, one of you can be promoted to company commander."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Mazi and the others were overjoyed.

He's become a company commander, which means he's a centurion.

Sure enough, I followed the right person, and things progressed much faster.

"Thank you sir"

"Someone, take them down to rest."