The Empire will continue to win

"Report."

"Come in."

Five young officers carrying luggage filed in and stood in a row. Instantly, a sense of oppression arose.

"Your humble servant, Yuan Weiting."

"Your humble servant, Miao Peilin."

"This humble servant is Gong Zhaoyu."

"Your humble servant, Dorunga."

"Your humble servant, Wang Wu."

"I have come to report for duty on the orders of Commander Li."

After introducing themselves, the five men saluted in unison.

Shen Moqing put down the documents he was browsing, stood up, straightened his collar, put on his military cap, and then returned a standard military salute.

A senior naval officer met with a group of army deer.

.........

"Please sit down."

"Yes."

After the five people were seated, Li Shaoquan's bodyguard captain, Army Captain Wang Shizhen, came in from outside the door: "Mo Qing, these are the people you wanted."

"Only five people?"

Shen Moqing was furious. Damn it, we clearly agreed on 10 before!

"With a major battle imminent, all the third-year students at the Baoding Military Academy have graduated early, but even so, there is still a severe shortage of personnel."

"What do you need two officers for in your First Division?"

"Casualty replacements and new recruit training."

"Baby training?"

"Yes, the first garrison is about to set off, and the defense of the capital region is weak. The imperial court plans to recruit 5000 soldiers from the Zhili region, and the first batch of new recruits has already arrived in Nanyuan to begin training."

"I don't care, anyway, Commander Li promised me 10 people."

"Moqing, how's the rapid-fire project going?" Wang Shizhen smiled good-naturedly and decisively changed the subject.

"I'll take you to see the workshop." Shen Moqing stood up. "Brothers, let's go together."

"Yes."

Shen and Wang walked in front, while the five officers followed behind, maintaining a distance of one zhang (approximately 3.3 meters).

Shen Moqing turned her head: "They're all recent cadets, right?"

"Yes."

"What? Really a student? I need officers!!"

"Reporting to the Inspector, I am Yuan Weiting. Before entering the school, I served as a sentry officer in the 5th Battalion, 2nd Regiment, Henan Mixed Brigade of the Army, with the rank of Warrant Officer. I once killed 15 troublemakers and bandits." A short, stocky young man suddenly introduced himself from behind.

Shen Moqing stopped and looked at Wang Shizhen.

"Yes. The admission system for Baoding Military Academy is different from that of your Naval Academy. Eighty percent of the new students are active-duty officers, and there are almost no greenhorns."

Yuan Weiting was a ruthless and ambitious man.

.........

range.

Wang Shizhen gripped the lever rifle and repeatedly pushed and pulled the trigger to load the bullet.

"Mo Qing, are you a deity?"

"Though I dare not presume to call myself a deity, I have once boasted of being the best among mortals. Shall we give it a try?"

"Okay."

The loading was a bit difficult and took 30 seconds.

The first round of shooting was still a bit awkward.

By the second round, he was already quite skilled.

"Brother Shizhen, how are you feeling?"

"It's amazing! It's perfect! It's so beautiful! Could I have one?" Wang Shizhen exclaimed, delighted with it.

"Please forgive me, sir, but strict secrecy is required until the first batch of rifles is delivered. I'll pick out a good one for you in a while."

"You're right, secrecy is essential; only by catching them off guard can we decisively defeat the East Sang Army's bayonet charge!"

Thank you for your understanding.

"Don't thank me, I'm a soldier."

"Brother Shizhen, could you do me a favor?"

"What?"

"Stay a few more days and try to revise the design to make it even more perfect. After all, I'm from the Navy and I'm not familiar with your Army's combat practices."

"Alright, I'll go back to camp now and explain the situation to Commander Li. I'll also ask for your commendation while I'm at it."

It's a deal.

Wang Shizhen left excitedly.

.........

Back to the oversight office.

Shen Moqing leaned back in the large chair and looked through the academic records of the five students one by one, especially the academic performance evaluation section.

Behind him, Gu Hongming and Zhang Zongcang stood respectfully with their hands at their sides, one on the left and one on the right, one a scholar and the other a warrior.

After a long time~

Shen Moqing held up the file folder.

"I have a question: why are your grades so low? Out of the four grades of excellent, good, average, and below average, you got four below average and one average."

"Yuan Weiting, you speak."

"Yes. My grades in all subjects are actually not bad, they should be good." This kid was short and stout, with a pair of eyes that darted around.

"Then why did the school give you a low grade?"

"Because I assaulted the instructor in public."

Why?

"He repeatedly insulted his uncle, Wu Changqing, in his words."

"Could it be Wu Changqing, the commander of the Goryeo garrison?"

"Exactly."

"In Busan, I was also a soldier under Commander Wu. Commander Wu was a hero in life and a ghost in death!" Shen Moqing immediately stood up, straightened his clothes, and said this.

"Thank you, Supervisor."

Yuan Weiting slammed his knees to the ground, his eyes red-rimmed. He was originally from a wealthy family in Henan, but his father, adoptive father, and uncle all passed away one after another, and he had truly experienced the bitterness and hardship of life.

"This person dares to slander a meritorious official of the imperial court. Why don't you report him to the school authorities?"

"This treacherous fellow did not say it outright, but rather used veiled satire."

Is it really?

It's only 60% true and 40% false.

Yuan Weiting was not a submissive and gentle young man. He had been willful and unruly since childhood and could not tolerate the slightest grievance.

"So what if I hit you? It's not a big deal," Shen Moqing said calmly. "However, if you try the same trick on me again..."

"This humble servant dares not."

"I won't give you a low rating; I'll just kill you."

The air inside suddenly turned crisp.

.........

"Miao Peilin, what about you?"

"Reporting to the supervisor, I was reported for conspiring to steal meatballs from the school cafeteria."

"Who are your accomplices?"

"Reporting to the supervisor, your humble servant Dolonah is his accomplice."

"Are the meatballs delicious?"

"Reporting to the supervisor. Your subordinate and Duolonga have already scouted the place. The freshly fried meatballs are plump, fragrant, crispy, and golden brown. Your subordinate ate half a pot in one go." Miao Peilin said loudly, his neck puffed out.

They were not ashamed, but rather proud.

"This is a military factory. What are you two trying to steal?"

"We will never dare to do it again," the two replied in unison.

"Hahaha~" Zhang Zongcang, who was standing behind him, couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Gu Hongming did not laugh; he already had some guesses in his mind.

"Reporting to the supervisor, it was that bastard Gong Zhaoyu who reported it," Miao Peilin said loudly, observing the situation.

Gong Zhaoyu was both angry and ashamed.

Shen Moqing stood up and walked to the five people, staring coldly at Miao Peilin. Miao Peilin quickly suppressed his smile and stood at attention with perfect military bearing.

"You just said, who reported it?"

"Gong Zhaoyu".

"Speak louder, I can't hear you."

"Gong! Zhao! Yu!"

"Are you a woman? Speaking so softly, I can't hear you!!"

"Gong! Zhao! Yu!" Miao Peilin roared with all his might, his veins bulging.

Shen Moqing nodded in satisfaction. As a senior naval officer, it was only right for him to discipline the army's idiots.

"Gong Zhaoyu".

"Your humble servant is here."

Why did you report your comrade?

"He always bullies me." Gong Zhaoyu's fair face turned bright red.

He received a mediocre evaluation upon graduation. One can only say the school had good intentions.

"Then why don't you fight back?"

"Because he can't beat me, haha." That bastard Miao Peilin actually chimed in.

.........

slap~

A slap in the face.

Miao Peilin covered her flushed cheeks and stared at Shen Moqing, who had suddenly attacked her. She was initially stunned, then stood at attention, stood still, and bowed her head.

Shen Moqing took off his military cap and tossed it to Zhang Zongcang.

slap~

The slap sent Gong Zhaoyu staggering.

slap~

Another slap landed, but Miao Peilin remained unmoved, not even flinching.