Abandoning literature for martial arts, starting by unleashing the beauty's bow.

"presumptuous!"

Qin Sanming roared, "You ignorant brat, do you think you can run wild in our Liuzhou camp just because you have good archery skills?"

"Guards, bring this thief here..."

Just then, Lei Hu shouted, "Wait!"

Qin Sanming turned his gaze to Lei Hu, "Commander Lei, what do you mean by this?"

Lei Hu frowned. "Commander Qin, when it was your turn to lead the recruits to the front lines last time, I didn't interfere or meddle at all, let alone try to trip you up."

It's my turn now. I finally found a promising talent, but you're trying every possible way to prevent him from becoming a recruit.

What do you mean by that?

Qin Sanming snorted coldly, "Commander Lei, don't try to twist the truth here. Was it me who stopped him, or is this kid overestimating himself, making exorbitant demands, and not taking our Liuzhou camp seriously?"

"Commander Qin, stop making excuses. Do you think I don't know what you're thinking? Aren't you worried that I'll recruit elite troops and surpass you in merit?" Lei Hu retorted sharply.

Qin Sanming flew into a rage, "Lei Hu, don't you dare spout such nonsense here..."

Seeing that his two deputies were about to start arguing, Zhao Rulong coughed heavily.

Qin Sanming and Lei Hu then stopped, each letting out a cold snort, and remained silent.

Zhao Rulong turned his gaze to Lu Fengnian, "Young man, your archery skills are indeed excellent, but what Commander Qin said is also correct."

No matter how good your archery skills are, if you haven't experienced real combat and the test of blood and fire, you're still just a flower or grass growing under a big tree, unable to withstand the wind and rain.

Lei Qianhu is right. You should be down-to-earth and take things one step at a time, instead of being overly ambitious.

With your qualifications and potential, given some time and experience in the military, your future is limitless.

Lu Fengnian raised his head slightly, "Commander, you just promised me that as long as I hit the target with a four-shot burst from sixty feet away, you would try to get me the position of centurion."

Zhao Rulong nodded. "I always keep my word."

Qin Sanming suddenly spoke up, "Sir, he has no experience in actual combat. If we really manage to get him a centurion position, it will be more of a curse than a blessing."

He will not only harm himself, but also his soldiers.

At this point, Qin Sanming repeatedly bowed to Zhao Rulong, saying, "My lord, please reconsider!"

Lu Fengnian said in a low voice: "Commander Qin, you keep saying that I have no experience in actual combat."

So, I'd like to ask, how do you judge my practical combat ability to be weak?

"Or, Commander Qin, could you please select a few soldiers you consider to have strong combat skills, and I'd like to have a friendly spar with them?"

Qin Sanming's eyes turned cold. "Since it's a real battle, then it has to be real swords and spears. Do you dare, kid?"

Just as Lei Hu was about to speak, Zhao Rulong gently shook his head.

Lu Fengnian slightly raised his eyelids. "Commander Qin, you'd better tell your men to wear thicker armor, lest I hurt them."

"Arrogant!"

Qin Sanming raised his voice, "I don't need many, just two archers are enough to take you down!"

Lu Fengnian shook his head. "Lord Qin, you should choose a squad of veteran soldiers who have worked well together on the battlefield. I'm worried that if you lose, you'll find all sorts of excuses again."

Upon hearing this, everyone in the room was shocked.

One person against one squad, and they had to select elite veterans.

Lu Fengnian's arrogance seemed to surpass his archery skills.

Qin Sanming roared, "Lu Fengnian, you've asked for death!"

After saying that, he gave Cao Meng the order, "Go and call over Liu Laosan's squad. Make sure they are fully armed and don't forget any of the necessary equipment!"

Cao Meng hesitated for a moment, then turned and strode away.

Lei Hu was about to speak when Zhao Rulong stopped him.

A moment later, five soldiers strode over, each carrying a bow and a sword, fully armed.

The leader was as tall as an iron tower, with three inch-long knife scars on his face, making him look fierce and ferocious.

"Greetings, Commander! Greetings, two Commanders!" The scarred man led his four subordinates quickly to Zhao Rulong and his two companions, bowing respectfully.

Zhao Rulong nodded without saying anything.

Qin Sanming said in a deep voice, "Liu Laosan, this kid said that he can take on an entire squad from our Liuzhou camp by himself."

Can you swallow this insult?

Liu Laosan turned around and looked at Lu Fengnian, sneering, "He looks refined and fair-skinned, but he speaks so arrogantly."

His four subordinates all turned their gazes to Lu Fengnian, each with an unfriendly look in their eyes.

Lu Fengnian remained calm, quickly glancing at Liu Laosan and the other four, a slight smirk on his lips and a look of disdain on his face.

Liu Laosan's eyes narrowed, revealing a fierce glint. He cupped his hands towards Qin Sanming and asked, "Commander, Squad Leader Cao just came over and said he wanted us to have a match with this kid."

I'd like to ask, should we stop here, or leave it to fate? If we only stop here, it'll be too unpleasant, and we brothers won't be in the mood.

Qin Sanming was about to respond.

Lei Hu cupped his hands towards Zhao Rulong and said, "Commander, Liu Laosan and his squad are among the top ten in terms of combat strength in our Liuzhou camp."

Moreover, these five people are still involved in a major case that involves human lives and has not yet been solved.

Is it inappropriate to have Lu Fengnian fight them?

"What's inappropriate?"

Qin Sanming continued, "Lu Fengnian is incredibly arrogant. If we don't curb his arrogance, what will become of the reputation of our Liuzhou camp?"

There's no concrete evidence in their case yet. We can continue the investigation after this case is over.

Lei Hu added, "Lu Fengnian may be arrogant, but his potential is undeniable. If he can become a recruit in Liuzhou, he could very well bring great merit to our city."

Qin Sanming sneered in response, "If we can't even get past Liu Laosan and his gang, what great achievements are we talking about?"

Seeing that the two were about to start arguing again, Zhao Rulong gave a soft hum.

Lei Hu and Qin Sanming both shut their mouths and stopped talking.

Zhao Rulong turned his gaze to Lu Fengnian, "Young man, if you want real combat experience, I will naturally grant your request."

However, since it is real combat, swords and blades have no eyes.

Have you thought this through?

The soldiers under my command have tasted blood; once they're in real combat, they won't show the slightest mercy.

Lu Fengnian raised his head slightly, "Commander, you have already broken your promise once."

Zhao Rulong frowned, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

Lu Fengnian remained expressionless and continued, "However, I still hold you in high esteem."

"If I fight them and win, could the garrison commander offer me the rank of centurion?"

Qin Sanming laughed wildly, "To think you're a centurion when you're about to die is utterly laughable!"

Lu Fengnian ignored Qin Sanming and looked directly at Zhao Rulong. "Commander, if I become a centurion, with this bow in my hand, I will surely be able to conquer cities and fortresses on the front lines, establish great merits, bring glory to Liuzhou, and win back honor and achievements for you, Commander!"

Just as Qin Sanming was about to speak, Zhao Rulong raised his head, his gaze fixed intently on Lu Fengnian. "Fine, if you can defeat Liu Laosan and his five men, I, Zhao Rulong, will grant you the rank of centurion!"