The rebel army's foremost master craftsman forged a million iron pylons!

Fortunately, Li Tian had already taught them all the methods of forging and blacksmithing.

Even after Li Tian left, they didn't completely abandon their skills.

"Brother Tian, ​​we'd like to offer you a bowl of wine!"

The young soldiers began toasting each other and laughing loudly.

"Brother Tian, ​​do you think I can be promoted to corporal within a year of joining the army?"

"Brother Tian, ​​I've heard that the imperial armor is incredibly powerful. Can the weapons we forge really penetrate it?"

"Brother Tian, ​​do you think if we join the team, we can get into a battalion? We all want to work with you, Brother Tian."

……

The soldiers drank and dreamed about the future until they were completely drunk, then collapsed and fell into a deep sleep.

As dawn broke, Li Tian rubbed his sleepy eyes and realized that he was about to set off for war and hadn't had time to say goodbye to his wives.

Li Tian jogged all the way back to his home.

Several women were washing up.

"Ladies, the army issued a conscription notice yesterday, and I must report to the barracks today!"

pat!

The basin of water in Chen Yushu's hand fell to the ground with a thud.

"Are you leaving today? Why are you leaving in such a hurry?"

Li Tian nodded. "Yes, the military order was given yesterday. I had a good time drinking with my brothers last night, so I left in a hurry."

"Please wait a moment, my husband!"

Chen Yushu rushed into the house in a fluster, and after a while, she came out with a brand new set of clothes. "Li Lang, this is what I made for you a few nights ago. Do you think it fits?"

Chen Yushu frantically held up the clothes to Li Tian's body, trying to make sure they were in place.

Shen Yurong was taken aback, then hurriedly ran into the house, took out a pair of half-finished insoles, and handed them over, "Li Lang, these are the new insoles I made for you. The embroidery isn't finished yet. Do you like them?"

Liu Qingqing and Tie Lihua didn't prepare any gifts; they just looked at Li Tian with their big, watery eyes.

"Li Lang, swords and spears have no eyes on the battlefield, you must be careful."

"Li Lang, come home soon, we are all waiting for you to return."

After bidding farewell to his wife, Li Tianyi carried a small bundle and met up with his sixteen brothers under the big banyan tree at the village entrance.

"Brother Tian, ​​you're here."

All the brothers greeted Li Tian.

Like Li Tian, ​​they carried bundles on their backs and held swords in their hands, clearly having made preparations well in advance.

"Zhao Xiaoer, why did you even bring your wife's silk scarf?"

Li Tian pointed to a bright red silk scarf around Zhao Xiaoer's neck and teased him.

May you be blessed with good fortune!

Zhao Xiaoer said in a muffled voice, "My wife is looking forward to me coming home soon."

"Zhang Tianyou, why did you even bring your sickle for cutting grass from home!" Li Tian said, pointing at a young man.

"My father said that if the enemy is too strong, I should run away first. With this sickle, I can still be a farmer and not die on the battlefield."

Zhang Tianyou said with a simple and honest look.

"Commander Li, stop talking, or we'll be late!" At this moment, a young man urged impatiently.

Li Tian laughed heartily, "Alright, brothers, let's go to the military camp."

The military camp was located 15 li west of Shitou Village.

When Li Tian and the others arrived, a long queue had already formed at the entrance of the military camp.

Two officers were handing out waist tags to the soldiers.

Each time someone is called, another person steps forward to sign and affix their fingerprint.

By the time Li Tian and the others arrived, it was almost noon.

"Li Tian!"

"Here!" Li Tian immediately went to greet him.

After glancing at the man's badge and recognizing him as a corporal, Li Tian smiled and said, "Corporal, are the new recruits we're hiring going to be assigned to the same battalion?"

The sergeant looked up at Li Tian and said indifferently, "The division of new recruits into battalions is not my responsibility. The captain will take charge of it when the time comes. Once you have your badge, go and line up over there. Don't block anyone's way."

"Zhao Sixi!"

The sergeant immediately shouted again.

"Oh~" Li Tian said "oh" again, and stood sullenly in the line next to him.

"Zhang Deshun!"

The process of recruiting new soldiers is still ongoing.

Soon, all sixteen people in Li Tian's group had reported for duty and naturally stood beside Li Tian.

"Brother Tian, ​​have you found out yet? Will we be assigned to the same battalion later?" Someone couldn't help but ask as soon as we stood still.

Li Tian looked around and lowered his voice, saying, "I don't know either. We'll have to wait for the captain to arrive before we can talk about it."

Two more hours passed, and the registration was finally completed.

The new recruits were taken to a large training ground.

Before long, a captain dressed in full armor arrived at the training ground.

"Brothers, I am your new recruit captain, Su Sanqiang, and I will be responsible for assigning you to battalions and squads."

"Now, when I call your name, those who are in the same squad should step forward, and those who are in the same squad should stand together."

"Someone will take you to your new camp shortly."

After the newly arrived captain introduced himself, he took the register and began taking attendance.

"Zhao Eryou, Third Battalion, Sixth Squad."

"Sun Qianyi, Fourth Battalion, Third Squad."

"Chen Chong, 16th Battalion, 6th Squad."

Soon, it was Li Tian's turn.

"Li Tian, ​​Shuangzi Battalion, First Squad."

"Zhang Tianyou, Sixth Battalion, Third Squad."

"Zhao Sixi, Fourth Battalion, Third Squad"

What Li Tian never expected was...

The sixteen people from Stone Village were divided into seven or eight different groups.

The new recruits were dumbfounded.

Someone called out, "Brother Tian, ​​didn't we agree to be assigned to the same squad?"

Someone shouted, "Brother Tian, ​​we're not in the same unit anymore. Without you, how will we fight in the future?"

Someone else shouted, "Li Tian, ​​can't we be transferred to the same battalion? Say something!"

Faced with his brothers' shouts, Li Tian could only remain silent.

The rules in the military camp cannot be changed by Li Tianneng alone.

"Don't worry, brothers, I will get to the rank of captain as soon as possible, and then find a way to transfer you all back to my camp," Li Tian vowed to himself.

The division of camps was completed quickly, and Li Tian was taken to a new recruit's tent.

There were six people living in the tent, all from different parts of the country. Li Tian greeted them and then sat down to chat.

Suddenly, the tent flap was flung open, and a burly man, as strong as a bull, strode in.

It was none other than Centurion Iron Ox!

"Brother Li Tian, ​​what brings you here?" Tie Niu called out in a deep voice.

Li Tian stood up and laughed, "I reported to the recruit camp today and was assigned to the third squad of the Shuangzi Battalion."

"How can that be!" Tie Niu grabbed Li Tian's arm.

"Your current rank is corporal, how can you live with new recruits?"

"Come on, come on, I'll take you to your camp. Your rank is squad leader of the 3rd Squad of the 9th Battalion. Come with me now."

"I'll introduce you to your men later."

Helpless, Li Tian had no choice but to pack his bags and follow Tie Niu to another camp.

And just like that, on his first day of enlistment, Li Tianguan was promoted one rank and became a new recruit sergeant.