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

After witnessing Cheng Du's actions, Qin An finally understood why Bai Ji spies could be so rampant on the border.

Why do the people complain so much about the government's conscription?

Such a court and such officials have long lost the hearts of the people.

Everyone from top to bottom is thinking about making money. With Daxing like this, it's probably really doomed.

But he's just a lowly constable now, with little influence and no power to change anything.

Qin An took a deep breath, suppressed the turmoil in his heart, and decided to temporarily blend in with the world.

Seeing things too clearly or speaking them too plainly can bring trouble upon oneself.

After the street patrol, Cheng Du took Qin An back to the police station.

As soon as I arrived at the door, I saw a familiar figure lingering in front of the bookstore not far away.

Qin An looked closely and saw that it was Chen Han.

"Chen Han!" Qin An called out.

Chen Han at this moment was completely different from the person Qin An had seen him the last time.

He was dressed in a clean blue long gown, his hair was neatly combed, and his face showed less of the timidity of a rural boy and more of the scholarly air of a literati.

Although she was still thin, her eyes were much brighter.

If the two weren't so familiar with each other, Qin An might not have recognized each other.

Chen Han turned around, saw Qin An, his eyes lit up, and he quickly ran over: "Xiao An! It really is you! I heard you became a constable, but I thought it was just a rumor!"

"I just reported for duty not long ago," Qin An smiled. "What are you doing here?"

"I've come to buy some books." Chen Han waved the books in his hand. "The Chang family is sponsoring my studies so I can prepare for next year's county exam."

"That's great, congratulations!" Qin An was genuinely happy for him.

"This is all thanks to Xiao An," Chen Han said with emotion. "If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be where I am today!"

Chen Han had already repaid Qin An a little before, and the Chang family also took good care of Qin An because of his relationship with him.

But Chen Han never forgot Qin An's kindness.

He looked him up and down, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

In just three short months, he thought he had already changed a lot.

But now, seeing Qin An's growth, he finally understands what it means to be a nobody compared to a great master.

Qin An was already a head taller than him, but he didn't expect that the other person was almost eighteen years old and could still grow taller.

At this rate, he might grow to be nearly nine feet tall.

In addition, given that the other party was a large man, Chen Han could easily imagine how much pressure Qin An's physique would exert on him.

After a brief moment of reflection, he didn't dwell on it and said with a smile, "Xiao An, you're a celebrity in Xingye County now! The story of you single-handedly killing more than a dozen Baiji spies has spread throughout the county. Everyone calls you a young hero!"

Qin An waved his hand: "These are just rumors, don't take them seriously."

"Why shouldn't I take it seriously?" Chen Han said earnestly. "I knew you were no ordinary person, Xiao An. You'd amount to something someday."

He paused for a moment, then said, "Xiao An, it's been a long time. Let me treat you to tea, and we can have a good chat."

Qin An glanced at the sky and said, "Alright."

The two found a tea shop on a street corner and ordered a pot of hot tea.

"Xiao An, how do you feel about being a constable?" Chen Han asked.

Qin An thought for a moment and said, "It's alright, but I'm new to this, and there are still many things I don't understand." He didn't mention those unpleasant things, not wanting to spoil Chen Han's mood.

"Take your time, Xiao An. With your skills, you'll definitely get the hang of it soon," Chen Han said with a smile. "I'm currently studying with the Chang family's financial support. My teacher says I have some talent, and my father-in-law also said that if I pass the county exam next year, he'll find me a clerical job, and then we can become colleagues."

"That's great, much more reliable than being a constable like me." Qin An was genuinely a little envious.

If they could, who would willingly risk their life on the battlefield?

If it weren't for his God of Slaughter System, he would have preferred to pursue a career as a civil official.

"Each has its own advantages. With your physique, you were born for the battlefield!" Chen Han deliberately lowered his voice as he said this, "Great chaos is about to erupt, you must seize the opportunity!"

Qin An's heart skipped a beat: "Did you receive some news?"

"What need is there for any news? Anyone with eyes can see that after winter, when spring arrives, war will be inevitable. With your skills, you will surely rise quickly, and that will be your best opportunity to make a name for yourself."

Qin An smiled wryly: "Who can say for sure what will happen on the battlefield? At that time... I'm afraid you'll have to take good care of my wife and daughter!"

Although he had already decided to join the army, he believed that with his Killing God System, he would definitely be able to make a great contribution on the battlefield.

But once on the battlefield, one's fate is not in one's own hands, and life and death are unpredictable.

Qin An was not afraid of death, but he was still worried about his wife and daughters at home.

He felt it was necessary to first arrange an escape route for them.

Chen Han was someone he could trust.

Chen Han was stunned. He understood immediately that Qin An was entrusting his son to someone else.

His smile gradually faded, and he said very seriously, "If it really comes to that, I will take care of your wife and daughters!"

Hearing this, Qin An was completely relieved.

The two chatted for a long time, from their recent situations to their future plans, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

It wasn't until the sun was beginning to set that Qin An got up to say goodbye: "It's getting late, I have to go back to the yamen."

"Okay, Xiao An, take care." Chen Han saw him to the teahouse entrance. "I'll come to see you in Baishantun when I have my vacation."

"Okay, I'll be waiting for you."

Back in his dormitory at the county government office, Qin An sat at the table, recalling what he had seen and heard during his patrol of the streets that day, as well as his conversation with Chen Han, and felt a mix of emotions.

Chen Han chose the path of the imperial examination, which, although difficult, was at least aboveboard.

As for myself, being among these corrupt low-level officials, if I wanted to climb up, I would probably have to get tainted by a lot of filth and risk.

But in order to take control of his own destiny, he had no other choice.

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Over the next few days, Qin An followed Cheng Du to familiarize himself with the work of a constable.

It was nothing more than patrolling the streets, handling neighborhood disputes, and delivering documents for the county government.

During this time, he witnessed many of the ways the constables made money.

They collect "protection money" from merchants, favor the party who pays when handling disputes, and some even collude with thugs to oppress the people.

Although Qin An disapproved, he refrained from making a scene.

He simply did his job well, and he didn't refuse any extra "benefits".

Ironically, even if he did nothing, Cheng Du still gave him some money at the end of the month, saying, "We all earned this together, so you can't be left out."

Holding those money stained with the stench of money, Qin An felt a deep unease.

He had originally planned to bring Yang Yuyan and the children over once he had established himself in the county town.

But now it seems that this county town may not be safer than Baishantun.

The officials here are corrupt beyond measure. Can we count on such a team once war breaks out?

Who knows, when the time comes, those who usually act like bullies will be the first to cause chaos!

If something really happens, staying in a place like Baishantun would give you a chance to escape, but if you're in this county town, you'd probably be trapped like a turtle in a jar.

Realizing this, Qin An immediately hesitated.

Should he bring his wife and daughter to the city?