The God of War Who Protects the Nation: Starting with Saving a Mother and Daughter in Distress

When Han Quan asked him if he had read any military books, Qin An nodded.

After having the idea of ​​joining the army, he made some preparations for it. He specifically asked Cai Yan to write down several military books from memory, and he also studied them on a regular basis in case of emergency.

Han Quan was surprised to learn that Qin An had indeed studied military strategy.

He had already learned about Qin An's situation. He seemed to be someone who could read military books, so how did he become an immigrant?

Although he was puzzled, he didn't press the matter further under the circumstances.

He pondered Qin An's words: "You mean that group of people is likely doomed, and the attack just now was merely a deliberate attempt to lure us to a certain place to set up an ambush?"

With his own safety at stake, Qin An couldn't worry about anything else and truthfully said, "That's right. The signal arrow just now was probably fired by them, with the aim of luring all the nearby teams over and then wiping them out in one fell swoop."

Han Quan's expression turned serious.

He looked at Qin An, his eyes showing a mixture of surprise and admiration: "You've got a pretty sharp mind, kid."

He stopped, pondered for a moment, and then said with a wry smile, "But even if we know it's a trap, we still have to keep chasing."

"Why?" Qin An asked, puzzled.

With Qin An's earlier performance echoing in his mind, Han Quan glanced at the others, gritted his teeth, and deliberately lowered his voice.

"Now that things have come to this, I won't hide it from you anymore. Each of our teams has been assigned a mission target: each team must bring back at least one Bai Ji spy's head."

He paused, his eyes flickering. "Besides, this operation is also related to my future, and I will not give up."

Qin An was startled and instantly understood Han Quan's meaning.

The implication is that, to Han Quan, they are merely stepping stones to upward mobility.

But to his surprise, Han Quan actually told him all this.

"Is he... trying to win me over?"

For a moment, Qin An's expression changed.

Han Quan did indeed have this intention.

Seeing Qin An's reaction, he knew that the other party understood him, and he was even more satisfied.

But he wasn't in a hurry to say more, he just patted him on the shoulder: "I have high hopes for you! Danger is ever-present, and these Baiji spies are destined to be few in number. As long as we are careful, the outcome is still uncertain!"

After saying that, Han Quan ignored Qin An and gave the order: "Qin An, follow me in front. Old Man Sun and Old Man Liu will bring up the rear. Li Zhuang and the others will stay in the middle and be on alert. If anything happens, give the warning immediately."

After the order was given, the team readjusted their formation and continued to pursue the trail of footprints.

This time, however, everyone was more cautious, walking quietly and observing their surroundings warily.

The mountain path became increasingly steep, and the trees on both sides became fewer and fewer, leaving only bare rocks. The view was wide open, but there was no cover whatsoever. If an ambush was encountered, there would be nowhere to hide.

Looking at this terrain, Qin An felt a strong sense of unease.

"Officer Han!" Qin An said in a low voice.

Han Quan immediately understood and stopped in his tracks.

A person who can become a constable must have some skills; naturally, he could see at a glance that this terrain was disadvantageous to his side.

"It seems they're playing an open game. The terrain ahead is too open; if there's an ambush, we'll have nowhere to hide!"

After speaking, Han Quan hesitated for a moment, then finally gritted his teeth and said, "Wang Yong, go ahead and scout the way. Be careful!"

He knew that this trip was extremely dangerous, but he had no other choice.

Knowing there was danger, if these hunters were allowed to go, they might just give up.

Since he needed to oversee the overall situation, he had no choice but to let Wang Yong take the risk.

Although Wang Yong was afraid, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and reply, "Yes, Officer Han."

He gripped his short knife tightly and cautiously walked towards the open space ahead, his figure quickly disappearing behind the rocks.

Everyone held their breath, waiting for Wang Yong's news. Time ticked by, each second feeling like torture.

Just then, a scream suddenly came from afar—it was Wang Yong's voice!

"This is bad!" Han Quan's face darkened. "There really was an ambush. Wang Yong is in trouble!"

But he did not act impulsively because of this.

Seeing that no more sounds came from afar, they knew that Wang Yong was probably in grave danger.

Seeing that his mission had gone wrong and he had suffered further losses, Han Quan punched a nearby rock, and blood instantly flowed out.

"Damn it!" he roared, his eyes bloodshot.

The other hunters were also terrified, their faces turning pale. Li Zhuang said in a trembling voice, "Officer Han, we...we should retreat. If this continues, we'll all die here."

Han Quan took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

He knew Li Zhuang was right; continuing would only lead to his death.

But he was unwilling to give up. Not only had he gained nothing, but he had also suffered heavy losses. If he went back like this, he would probably not be able to explain himself.

He glanced at Qin An instinctively, his eyes filled with complex emotions: "What do you think we should do now?"

He had seen Qin An's extraordinary qualities at a glance, and coupled with Qin An's performance along the way, Han Quan naturally looked at him differently.

Now, with heavy losses and widespread panic, he needs support.

Qin An understood Han Quan's predicament. Thinking about what Han Quan had said to him before and the intentions he had shown, Qin An felt conflicted.

But he quickly made a decision: "I think we can wait; perhaps fighter jets will appear!"

Han Quan had been waiting for this very sentence.

With support from others, he felt much more confident.

Before the other hunters could offer their opinions, he eagerly declared, "Then it's decided!"

Looking at Qin An, he felt more and more that this young man was extraordinary.

Not only are they skilled, but they are also quick-witted and decisive, making them far superior to hunters who only rely on brute force.

This time, the task assigned from above will likely fall on his shoulders.

Thinking this, he looked Qin An up and down: "Have you ever thought about changing your way of life?"

Qin An looked puzzled.

Han Quan smiled and said, "With your physique and skills, have you ever thought about joining the army?"

"Join the army?" Qin An's heart skipped a beat.

He had indeed thought about it before, but he learned from Yang Yuyan that the army in Daxing was selected from good families.

For immigrants like them, even if they want to join the military, they need a quota.

After all, immigration represents instability and a lack of sufficient vulnerabilities.

This is also why Qin An decided to develop for a while longer.

But if the opportunity really comes, I certainly can't miss it.

"I heard that immigrants like us can't join the army, right?" Qin An asked, his eyes gleaming.

"Wow, you know quite a lot!" Han Quan said in surprise. "Normally, that's true! But now the border is unstable, and the imperial court is expanding its army, so the recruitment quotas have been relaxed a bit!"

At this point, he looked at Qin An's large frame and gritted his teeth, saying, "As long as you can help me complete this mission, I can guarantee that with your abilities, you'll definitely make a name for yourself in the army, which is much more promising than being a hunter."

Qin An was tempted.

He originally intended to develop in a low-key manner for a while longer, but this incident made him realize that life is full of disappointments.

In such turbulent circumstances, there probably isn't much time for me to develop slowly.

Joining the military now is indeed very risky, but the greater the risk, the greater the reward.

The battlefield is the best place for one to grow.

A multitude of thoughts flashed through Qin An's mind, and he instantly made a decision: "Officer Han, is it true?"

"Absolutely true!" Han Quan said, "I've been a constable in the county government for so many years and I know a few friends in the army. As long as you help me complete my mission this time, I guarantee you can join the army smoothly."

The reward of fifty taels of silver had already tempted Qin An, but the opportunity to join the army was something he couldn't refuse.

This is not only a way out, but also an opportunity to change one's destiny.

"Alright!" Qin An clenched his fist, his eyes hardening. "Then let's give it our all!"

Han Quan nodded in satisfaction when Qin An agreed: "Well done! As long as we can accomplish this, I'll take care of it!"

He glanced at the sky and said, "It's getting dark. Let's find a secluded place to hide and look for an opportunity after dark!"