Wu Sheng: I can adapt to evolution

Chapter 69: Taking Office (Available tomorrow, ready for a burst of updates!)
Hearing the word "recruitment", Lu Ming felt a headache.

Generally speaking, the government would only recruit warriors from the public when it was unable to handle a certain matter or when it needed cannon fodder. Lu Ming had a deep understanding of this.

He ran from Changning County to Tai'an Prefecture overnight to avoid conscription.

"Perhaps you could listen to the terms."

Jiang Taiyan picked up the soup bowl and took a sip of the blood pigeon soup. His eyes suddenly lit up. Although he didn't have a strong appetite, the ingredients were indeed delicious.

"I can grant you the rank of an eighth-rank patrol captain, commanding a hundred men and a monthly salary of twenty-five silver coins. In addition, you will receive an additional one hundred kilograms of seventh-rank monster meat each month. This is my personal support for you."

Although Lu Ming was only a military scholar and therefore not qualified to be appointed an official, the military was a special case, and the chief officer could directly grant military officers official positions, and the court would usually approve it.

However, Lu Ming still had no interest in this condition.

He looked down upon the mere eighth rank, thinking that if he passed the martial arts exam and became the champion, he could be promoted to the sixth rank. Furthermore, the salary and monster meat were nothing to him.

"Of course, the most important thing is that I can help you deal with the [Soldier Cave]. As long as you agree, those people won't come to harass you."

Jiang Taiyan smiled. He knew that Lu Ming was ambitious and had a backup plan ready.

"I can only work until August at the latest, because I still have to take the martial arts exam."

"August is enough."

Jiang Taiyan patted Lu Ming's shoulder.

"Then, report to the South City Armaments Division tomorrow!"

……

"drive!"

Lu Ming rode on the bone-penetrating dragon, carrying the sunset bow on his back, and headed towards the military training ground with a heroic and proud look on his face.

He thought to himself that he still needed a set of armor. Although his body was tough enough, high-end armor would be very handsome.

I hope that this time when I become an official, I can get a good set of armor, so that this trip won’t be in vain.

However, when it comes to being an official, Lu Ming actually doesn't quite understand why Jiang Taiyan would come to see him specifically. Even if it's about being polite to someone of rank, it doesn't make sense.

Even if he won the title of the best martial artist among the younger generation in Bingzhou, given the strength of the Wubei Army, he probably wouldn't be of much use to them.

"Stop!"

When Lu Ming arrived at the entrance of the training ground, he was stopped at the gate.

"I am an eighth-rank patrol captain personally appointed by Lord Wubei. This is proof."

Lu Ming didn't dismount, but simply threw out a token. After a quick check of his identity, several guards saluted and immediately let him pass.

"Captain Lu, please follow me."

As soon as he entered the training ground, military clerks came to greet him.

"In compliance with Lord Wubei's orders, Captain Lu will lead the Third Vanguard Battalion's Class A Execution Team, a total of 121 men."

The clerk quickly read out Jiang Taiyan's military order, and then led the way, leading Lu Ming towards the vanguard camp's headquarters.

The vanguard camp was on the easternmost side. Before Lu Ming got close, he could faintly smell the scent of alcohol.

"Huh? Are we still allowed to drink alcohol in the army?"

Lu Ming was surprised. Based on his understanding of the military, Jiang Taiyan was strict in military discipline and it was unlikely that he would allow his subordinates to drink.

"Captain Lu, there's a saying you may not have heard. The Vanguard Battalion is free to act, and the General-Executing Squadron has no taboos. Whenever they go into battle, they are the ones who charge at the front, and they have the highest casualty rate of the entire army." "So, as long as they don't flee in fear of the battle, they will be provided with all the food and wine they need."

The clerk smiled and spoke.

But he only said half of the words. The so-called general-killing team sounds nice, but in fact they are just cannon fodder on the front line.

The general-killing squad consisted mostly of prisoners, rebellious warriors, or young civilians burdened with debt who had sold themselves to the military camp. As long as they could survive ten chaotic battles or kill an enemy general of rank eight or above, they could transfer to another squad or leave with a salary.

"Jiang Taiyan is good at exploiting me. I wonder why a military general like him would come directly to me."

Lu Ming came to his senses at this moment. No wonder Jiang Taiyan gave him such generous conditions. It turned out that he wanted to use him as a death warrior.

But he didn't have too many other feelings. This actually made things easier. When he got on the battlefield, he just had to charge forward and kill without worrying about the life and death of his men, nor did he have to be timid.

"Okay, in that case, bring me some wine and meat. The wine should be Tai'an City's [Pear Blossom Wine], and the meat should be seventh-grade monster meat."

Lu Ming felt a little relieved, and immediately dismounted and headed straight for the main tent.

He was a lieutenant and was qualified to have his own independent tent.

The clerk stood there in a daze for a while and had to go down to prepare. He didn't expect that the new captain would adapt to the life in the vanguard camp so quickly.

……

Not far from Lu Ming's tent, there was another battalion of troops with strict formations and disciplined orders, their flags fluttering in the wind.

Dozens of cavalrymen filed into the camp, led by a tall woman.

"According to the military order from Lord Wubei, Young Master Lu can temporarily serve as the captain of the First Crossbow Battalion. If you have any other needs, please let me know directly."

Compared to Lu Ming's side where there was only a clerk to receive them, the scale of the reception for this cavalry team was much larger. Even Jiang Taiyan's trusted staff were waiting outside the tent in advance.

This is because the visitor is the eldest daughter of Dingyuan Marquis of Bingzhou. Compared with the low-key son of Dingyuan Marquis, the eldest daughter of Dingyuan Marquis has already reached the fifth level of martial arts at a young age. She has also led troops at the border for many years and has made a great reputation.

"Compared to the hardships faced by the border troops, the conditions here are already very good."

"I just want to know when we're going to attack Huitian Palace so I can prepare early."

The woman took off her helmet, revealing her pretty face, but she was serious and asked directly to the point.

"The specific arrangements for the extermination of the Huitian Cult will be announced by Lord Wubei in due course. You are also from the military, so you should understand the rules better than I do."

The staff member smiled. He would not leak such important information without Jiang Taiyan's approval.

The woman nodded, but did not ask any further questions.

"Oh, I don't have any objections to other matters, but this Crossbow Battalion isn't really suitable for me. I've been charging on the front lines since I joined the army. Lord Jiang, please assign me to the Vanguard Battalion."

"I have fifty soldiers under my command who are very good at charging into battle. I am also willing to fight in the front for Master Wubei."

The woman seemed to have thought of something, so she cupped her hands and spoke.

When the staff heard this, they looked embarrassed. The lady of the Marquis's mansion was of high status, and they had deliberately placed her in a safer position. Who would have thought that she would want to be on the front line?

"This is my opinion. You can report it directly to the General of Armaments and let him make the decision."

The woman did not give her staff and others a chance to persuade her, and her tone was very firm.

Everyone looked at each other, not knowing how to persuade him anymore, so they bowed and left the tent.

(End of this chapter)