The weak scholar in the end of ancient times

Chapter 80 is so valuable? !
The room was quiet.

The owner here seemed so shocked that he didn't know how to express it in words.

But his eyes and expressions changed vividly, conveying strong emotional fluctuations.

Pei Jun, who was sitting not far away, was a little distressed at the moment because he was too familiar with interpreting expressions. He seemed to have read from Wen Gu's face -

"What the hell?", "Brother, are you okay?", "What kind of surprise attack?", "You are such a mean person.", "How dare you ask me such a question?", "I have never seen such a rude person."

Director Wen, who was always gentle and kind to others, seemed to be irritated.

But Pei Jun was very determined to poach people.

The Patrol Department was established less than two years ago and is in short supply of talent, especially someone like Xiao Liu who has a special skill. In today's world, he is particularly useful.

He is young, good at archery, and highly adaptable. He has traveled all the way from the south to the north, proving that he has sufficient self-preservation ability and protection awareness, which is already better than many people. He can even tame birds!
Pei Jun has always been decisive. It would have been fine if he hadn't met him, but now that he has met him and has taken a liking to his talent, of course he would recruit him to the Patrol Guard Department as soon as possible!
I went back yesterday just to check Xiao Liu's identity information again, and there was no problem. Today I came to Jingxingfang to find Wen Gu to ask for him.

After the silence, Wen Gu finally took action.

He raised his hand, drew a circle around him, and said to Pei Jun:

"You've come all the way here and seen what Jingxingfang is like. There's construction going on all around, and a lot of things are going on. Xiao Liu is in charge of the important fire patrols and abnormal situation monitoring within the square."

Pei Jun said calmly: "We can find someone to take over."

Wen Gu asked sternly, "I only have a few people I can use. How dare you compete with us poor people for them?!"

The word "poor households" almost broke Pei Jun's serious and steady facial expression.

He really wanted to say something like, "How dare you say that?"
No neighborhood leader dared to curse at the chief officer of the patrol department founded by the Zhao family.

Even those with connections don’t dare.

But Wen Gu's identity is too special, and he must be a person with connections and abilities.

Pei Jun took a breath.

clam down.

He understood the point of reviewing the old stuff.

Lack of manpower.

Xiao Liu was brought up by Wen Gu himself. He was a brother and relative who had shared hardships with him and was a person he trusted. Wen Gu did not want to let him run away.

Pei Jun tapped his knuckles on the table, his voice still calm: "But it's a waste of his talent to stay in this small Jingxingfang. His talents cannot be fully displayed. If you want to do this for his own good..."

Wen Gu interrupted, "I also hope he has a better future, but I'm really short of people here!"

"We can transfer two injured and retired officers from the Patrol Guard to your Jingxingfang. Although they are unable to continue to serve in the Patrol Guard due to their injuries, they are incomparable to ordinary people in terms of defense and vigilance, and can handle the affairs of the fang with ease. Other fangs also have them. If you don't believe me, you can go and ask."

When the Patrol Guard Division was formed, the elite soldiers from the border army were selected, who were either outstanding in martial arts or had expertise in other areas.

Some of them withdrew due to injuries that made it impossible for them to continue to perform the duties of the Patrol Department.

The wounded and retired personnel of the Patrol Department were originally placed in various districts to assist with public security affairs, or were arranged by the Zhao family to work as managers in important workshops.

The injured and retired members who enter the market can also allow the Patrol Department to grasp the unusual movements in each market at the first time.

Originally, people should have been transferred from the newly opened Jingxingfang and Qingyunfang, but these two workshops were quite special and were not transferred immediately.

Right now is a good opportunity.

Pei Jing was thinking this when he heard Wen Gu sneer from the opposite side:
"Two people is the basic configuration for each district. Besides, what can two do?"

"Xiao Liu is alone."

"Have you forgotten there's a bird in the sky?"

"...Then add one more person."

"Since you have no sincerity, please go back!"

It's another round of back and forth.

Pei Jun increased the number to five.

But Wen Gu said, I have two blocks here, so the number must be doubled!
Pei Jun: Not that many people.

Wen Gu: Please go back!

In the end, Pei Jun agreed to transfer ten people to Wen Gu, six of whom were wounded and retired personnel from the Patrol Guard Department, and four were wounded and retired personnel from the Hunting Army and the City Defense Army.

"Patron Pei, please go back first. I'll talk to him. Whether to go to the Patrol Department depends on his own opinion." Wen Gu said.

Pei Jun glanced over.

Wen Gu held his forehead with his hand as if in a state of headache. "I know Pei Xunwei is a man of great efficiency. He won't waste too much of your time. It will be finalized before the gate closes in the evening!"

Hearing this, Pei Jun did not stay any longer. He had other things to do and left quickly.

There is only reminiscence in the room.

"Tsk."

Pei Jun was indeed efficient. We met yesterday and he came to ask for the person today.

Things developed smoothly in the direction Wen Gu had expected.

Zhou Shan used to be a county lieutenant, but encountered some changes. Now he values his family more, hopes to have a stable life, and prefers to stay in the neighborhood.

Xiao Liu had originally come here for a bright future, and he still had ambitions that couldn't be contained. However, joining either the City Defense Army or the Hunting Army wouldn't allow him to fully utilize his strengths.

The Patrol Department is still the best.

As for the wounded and retired personnel transferred by Pei Jun.

Others might think it's surveillance or an offense, but reviewing it doesn't matter. If used well, it can save a lot of trouble.

Those who retired from the Patrol Department have strength on one hand, and their connections and networks are still there. But we cannot underestimate the influence of the elite soldiers from the founding period!
After Wanfu Garden was built and became bustling, those who relied on their status and wanted to cause trouble had to be more cautious.

At this time, at the entrance of Jingqing Lane.

Xiao Liu and the members of the neighborhood security team finished their patrol and gathered together to brag and chat.
"I heard that a leader of the city defense army recently went on vacation and bought a jar of wine to enjoy at home!"

Those who love alcohol are extremely envious.

Nowadays, it's forbidden to use rice to make wine. The wine you can buy is either stockpiled, brewed fruit wine, or...smuggled goods. No matter what kind of wine it is, the price is very high.

Ordinary soldiers can't afford it, let alone them.

"However, if we wait until Wanfu Garden is built, many nobles will come to the town and we will receive more rewards. Maybe we will have money to buy wine!" someone said.

"Hey, even if I have money by then, I will build a house first. It's uncomfortable not to drink, but it's even more uneasy not to have my own house!" Xiao Liu is not obsessed with wine, he just envies the leader of the city defense army they are talking about.

He is also an official, with salary and status, which is his goal!
But he is still young, and just like He Da said, there will always be opportunities if he follows Director Wen.

Jingxingfang is changing day by day. If things pick up again next year and he makes some achievements, maybe Fangchang Wen will be able to give him a chance to join the city defense army as a small leader...

Xiao Liu couldn't help grinning.

"What are you thinking about? Why are you grinning like that?" Someone next to him nudged him with their elbow.

"Hey, dreaming, sweet dreams!"

Just as Xiao Liu was about to continue, he heard someone shout, "Xiao Liu! The neighborhood chief wants you to come over!"

Xiao Liu didn't have time to chat anymore. He said hello and ran into the neighborhood.

No one paid much attention to it. The head of the neighborhood would occasionally call someone over to give him instructions.

Xiao Liu ran quickly to the office.

"Chief, you called me?"

"Well, I have something to ask you. How is your literacy progress lately?" Wen Gu asked.

"I can recognize all the words in the newspaper!" Xiao Liu answered cautiously.

After all, he had a basic foundation, so learning to read was easier for him than He Da. However, he knew many words in the newspaper, but he couldn't understand them when they were put together.

Wen Gu didn't ask any further questions. He just said, "Pei Patrol Guard came over just now."

Xiao Liu knew this person. He had met him yesterday. He looked like a serious person.

Wen Gu looked at him and said, "Patrol Guard Pei wants to recruit you into the Patrol Guard Division. What are your thoughts?"

Xiao Liu: “…Ah?!”

His eyes were wide open, as if he was stupid.

Wen Gu patiently repeated it again.

Xiao Liu was so shocked that he yelled, "Am I worthy of this?!"

"..."

My train of thought about reviewing the past was almost interrupted by this sentence.

Looking at him speechlessly.

"What's wrong with it?" Wen Gu asked.

"This……"

Xiao Liu opened his mouth but didn't know what to say.

He was just bragging to others, and he only dared to fantasize about the city defense army, how could he dare to imagine going to the Patrol Guard Department!

Where is the Patrol Guard Department?
The Zhao family's patriarch founded the place, and all of them are his confidants! They have special privileges when handling cases!
If Wen Gu hadn't told him this, he would have thought that someone was joking with him.

But Wen Gu wouldn't lie about this kind of thing, and that patrol officer Pei had indeed been here before...

Xiao Liu felt as if his blood was boiling and smoking.

If it wasn't inappropriate, he would want to go outside and run a few laps to calm down.

He stammered and asked Wen Gu for confirmation: "So, I really want to be an official?"

"You don't have an official position yet. You will just work for Pei Xunwei first. But as long as you perform well, it will come sooner or later." Wen Gu said.

Xiao Liu is no longer completely ignorant. Of course, he understands the identity of the chief officer of the Patrol Department. Working beside such a person is better than being an official without one!
He had heard from He Da that for people like them who came from humble backgrounds and had no connections, even if they wanted to become officials, what mattered was not how high the position was, but who they served!
Wen Gu told him, "You are now just an auxiliary staff member, not a regular employee. You will have a period of observation..."

That is the internship period.

Wen Gu also talked about the benefits and allowances of the Patrol Guard Division. These were practical matters, and he specifically asked Pei Jun about them.

After becoming a regular employee, two meals are provided, the Patrol Department has a dedicated canteen, and clothes, armor and horses are provided.

Accommodation is not included, but the salary is high. You can choose to rent a place in the garrison, which is more convenient and affordable. If you don't want to live in the garrison, you can rent a place with your monthly salary.

"Do you have this intention?"

"Yes! I'm willing to go!" Xiao Liu was afraid that he would miss the opportunity if he spoke too late.

But, thinking about what happened in the neighborhood after he left.

"The patrol in the neighborhood..."

"I explained the difficulties here to Pei Xunwei. You and Ma Tuaner have taken on important tasks in our Jingqing and Qing districts." Wen Gu said.

Xiao Liu lowered his head in embarrassment.

"Patrol Guard Pei highly values you as an outstanding talent and believes that your talents have a broader space to display in their Patrol Guard Division. I think so too."

Xiao Liu continued to hang his head, his ears turning red.

"But after recruiting you, considering the vacancies here, Pei Patrol Guard will send ten more people over."

Xiao Liu looked up suddenly, his pupils agape with shock: "Ten?!"

Am I so valuable?!

"Among them, six are wounded personnel from the Patrol Guard, and four are from the Hunting Army and the City Defense Army."

Regardless of whether he retired due to injury or not, he was a formal member before!
They are all elite soldiers!

Xiao Liu’s mind was filled with waves: How could I have deserved to be able to exchange for ten elite soldiers!

"Even someone as formidable as Pei Xunwei recognizes your abilities." Wen Gu patted him on the shoulder and said seriously, "So, Xiao Liu, don't underestimate yourself!"

Xiao Liu was so excited and moved that he couldn't express it in words.

But when I thought about leaving here and going to the Patrol Department, I felt a little reluctant and was about to say something.

Wen Gu said, "But your home in Xinzhou is still here. The house is reserved for you. You can come back when you are on vacation."

Xiao Liu: Oh, that’s right, it’s not like we’re moving.

"Jingxingfang is still my home in Xinzhou!"

(End of this chapter)