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

Lu Fengnian paused for a moment, then said, "Today, the garrison commander has broken his promise to me multiple times."

"How dare you..." Qin Sanming said coldly.

Zhao Rulong raised his hand to interrupt him and laughed, "He is indeed very bold and quite capable."

Then, he looked Lu Fengnian up and down and said, "The reason I broke my promise earlier was because I couldn't promise you a centurion."

Now, Commander Lei and Commander Qin can testify that I will definitely keep my word.

"If you become one of my recruits in Liuzhou, you can name whatever conditions you want, provided I can meet them."

Lu Fengnian turned his gaze to Lei Hu, "Commander Lei, can you testify for what Lord Zhao just said?"

Lei Hu glanced at Zhao Rulong.

Zhao Rulong nodded slightly.

Lei Hu coughed heavily. "The garrison commander's word is law. Why do I need to testify for you?"

However, since you're so suspicious, I'll play the impartial judge for now.

Lu Fengnian bowed slightly to Lei Hu, "Thank you, Commander Lei."

After saying that, he cleared his throat. "My lord, I have no other conditions."

I committed a crime in Qinghe County. If the garrison commander can help me clear this case, I will join the Liuzhou army and do my best to bring glory to Liuzhou.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Rulong and the other three were visibly taken aback.

Qin Sanming snorted coldly, "You scoundrel! A criminal dares to come to our Liuzhou camp and cause trouble, and even dares to ask for exorbitant prices. What audacity!"

"Guards, seize him..."

Zhao Rulong gave a soft snort.

Qin Sanming's voice immediately stopped.

Zhao Rulong slightly raised his eyelids. "You've been causing trouble in our camp for most of the day, constantly saying you want to be a centurion, but your real purpose is to join the army to atone for your crimes?"

Lu Fengnian bowed slightly, "Please forgive me, Commander."

Zhao Rulong added, "With such a big commotion, it seems your case is quite significant."

Lu Fengnian responded, "Compared to the massacre of Liu Laosan's entire family, my case is definitely not a big deal."

Qin Sanming's face twitched, and he wanted to speak, but in the end he held back.

Zhao Rulong slightly raised his eyelids. "Since the case isn't serious, with your abilities, you could simply request to join the army to atone for your crime. Why make such a fuss?"

Chen Shi'an responded in a deep voice, "I killed a person, but this person had a powerful background; his backer was the registrar of our Qinghe County."

Moreover, this case has already alarmed the prefect.

"I wish to join the army to atone for my crime, and I have no choice but to plead with the garrison commander."

"So that's how it is."

Zhao Rulong pondered for a moment, "If the prefect is alarmed, this matter may not be easy to handle."

Lu Fengnian respectfully cupped his hands and said, "Lord Garrison Commander, if you can pardon my sins, I am willing to become a recruit in Liuzhou, and I have no other conditions."

I promise that once I reach the front lines, I will do my utmost to kill the enemy and achieve merit, bringing glory to the garrison commander and to our Liuzhou!

Zhao Rulong sighed softly, "Well, it's easy to find a thousand soldiers, but hard to find a good general. You're a good candidate for a soldier."

I'll risk my reputation and settle this matter for you.

Lu Fengnian quickly cupped his hands in thanks, "Thank you, Commander."

Zhao Rulong said in a deep voice: "However, you have repeatedly spoken disrespectfully to me in my camp and even killed five of my fierce soldiers."

This matter must be investigated.

Here's the arrangement: when you report to the camp in six days, neither the corporal nor the platoon leader will be your rank. You'll just be a common soldier, under someone else's command. Let's temper your rebellious nature first.

Without hesitation, Lu Fengnian replied, "I will follow the garrison commander's arrangements."

Zhao Rulong nodded. "The journey from the prefecture city to Qinghe County is not short. Six days for a round trip might be a bit tight."

Go home early, tell your family, and then hurry back to the barracks. If you're late, don't blame me for being rude!

Lu Fengnian bowed and clasped his hands, "I had the same idea, but the officials from the prefecture have already gone to Qinghe County. I'm worried that there might be some trouble on my way back, which could delay my trip."

Lei Hu suddenly said, "Sir, there are some problems with the conscription in Qinghe County. I was just thinking of having Cao Meng take some men to Qinghe County to take a look, so I'll have him accompany Lu Fengnian on the trip."

Cao Meng was clearly taken aback, and hesitated to speak.

After a moment's thought, Zhao Rulong said, "Alright, I'll go and speak to the prefect first, and ask him to issue a decree of pardon."

Lei Hu nodded and turned his gaze to Cao Meng, "Go quickly and come back quickly, don't linger on the way."

Cao Meng hesitated for a moment, then respectfully replied, "Yes, sir!"

Lu Fengnian bowed to Zhao Rulong, Lei Hu, and Cao Meng in turn, saying, "Thank you, Commander, thank you, Commander Lei, and thank you, Squad Leader Cao."

"My lords, I will go and prepare the troops now."

Cao Meng bowed to Zhao Rulong and the other two, then said to Lu Fengnian, "I'll be waiting for you at the camp gate."

After saying that, he strode away.

Zhao Rulong waved his hand. "Alright, this matter is over. I'll go to the prefectural government now."

After saying this, he waved his sleeve and turned to leave.

Just as Qin Sanming was about to follow, Lu Fengnian spoke softly, "Commander Qin, please wait."

"Is there anything else?" Qin Sanming frowned.

Lu Fengyan smiled slightly, "A bet is a bet, please grant me the sword, Commander Qin."

Qin Sanming gripped the cleaver at his waist tightly, his face twitching.

Lei Hu sneered, "Is Commander Qin reluctant to take a stab? If you can't handle losing, then don't play."

Qin Sanming retorted angrily, "Bullshit! Do you think I can't accept defeat?"

After saying that, he took off the dagger from his waist and threw it at Lu Fengnian.

Lu Fengnian swiftly reached out and deftly grasped the shovel in his hand. He bowed slightly to Qin Sanming and said with a bright smile, "Thank you."

Qin Sanming's face was as black as the bottom of a pot. He snorted heavily and stormed off.

Lei Hu's lips curled up in a bright smile.

After Qin Sanming left, he patted Lu Fengnian heavily on the shoulder. "Kid, you've got some skills! Your close-combat techniques are probably not far off from those of a first-grade acquired martial artist."

Lu Fengnian didn't reply, but just smiled faintly.

Lei Hu continued, "You made Qin Sanming suffer repeated setbacks today, that's satisfying!"

Lu Fengnian slightly raised his eyelids. "Commander Lei, it seems that you and Commander Qin are not on good terms."

What does "seems" mean?

Lei Hu snorted lightly, "It's an open secret in our Liuzhou camp that my relationship with the Qin family is irreconcilable."

Lu Fengnian then asked, "Are you in charge of this conscription and recruitment?"

Lei Hu nodded. "Qin Sanming and I will take turns, each of us taking turns. This time, it's my turn."

Of the more than 1,000 people he recruited last time, almost all of them died within three months of arriving at the front lines; it was a horrific sight.

Therefore, he would have preferred that I recruit only the elderly, weak, sick, and disabled this time, so that I would end up with the same result as him.