We'll have you impersonate the Crown Prince and create a prosperous era for the Great Qian Dyna

"We will strive to learn, train rigorously, abide by discipline, and shoulder the glory of the National Protection Army. We will sacrifice everything to protect the Great Qian!"

"Uphold the Great Qian Dynasty, love the people of Great Qian, strictly safeguard state secrets, and be forever loyal to the world!"

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"If I break this oath, I am willing to accept punishment under the law and military discipline, and I will never bring shame to the National Protection Army!"

The orderly sounds continued to spread.

All the declarations emphasize four words.

Loyal to the country, loving the people!

There was no crown prince or king to be seen from beginning to end, but precisely because of this, these oaths have become one with the five hundred prisoners in front of them!

They are not fighting for any one person, but for the world!

From that moment on, they were also freed from the identity of prisoners in their minds!

Zhou Tiancheng looked at them, his expression somewhat serious.

"After the training, you will not be returned to the Jingzhao Prefecture Prison. You have two choices."

"One option is to stay and become a glorious soldier in the National Defense Army; the other is to leave, turn over a new leaf, and start anew."

"By the same token, if one day I hear of you breaking the law again, you will face not only the laws of the Great Qian Dynasty, but also the military law of my National Protection Army!"

"Did you all hear me clearly?"

Upon hearing this, the eyes of all five hundred people widened instantly.

Does that mean they don't have to go back to serve their sentences?

So how should they choose?

Zhou Tiancheng didn't teach them; he simply led them away silently, leaving them to stay with their families.

This decision wasn't just made by them; their families also have the right to speak on it.

As for how many people could stay, Zhou Tiancheng didn't know, but he knew one thing: some people would definitely choose to stay!

He summoned Steward Liu.

"Drunken Spring Breeze, open up a special area as a dining area for soldiers. No one other than members of the National Protection Army and their families is allowed to enter."

"In addition, the Classic of Mountains and Seas has been renamed the Classic of Mountains and Seas Zoo. All members of the National Protection Army and their families can enter for free, while outsiders must purchase tickets!"

Manager Liu understood immediately upon hearing this.

Zhou Tiancheng intends to use his own money to provide preferential treatment to the National Protection Army.

Unfortunately, the Crown Prince has very few businesses, so this preferential treatment is currently of little use.

But if the crown prince were to ascend the throne one day, then this preferential treatment would be extraordinary.

But he also gave Zhou Tiancheng a reminder.

"Your Highness, this matter cannot be kept from the Emperor. Your unauthorized formation of an army will likely invite criticism!"

Zhou Tiancheng just smiled.

"It doesn't matter."

"I am the Crown Prince."

Only then did Steward Liu remember that the Crown Prince had special privileges with the Emperor.

If he did this, the emperor would at most be annoyed, but if anyone else did it, they would lose their head!

Manager Liu shook his head with a wry smile.

"That being said, Your Highness should explain this to His Majesty as soon as possible."

Zhou Tiancheng looked at the book in his hand, but shook his head slightly.

"If we win the championship, whatever I say is right; if we don't win, whatever I say is wrong."

"Since winning the championship involves so many things, I have no choice but to bet everything on it."

"I just hope that today's oath-taking ceremony won't disappoint me."

Can taking an oath really change a lot?

can!

In previous training sessions, if someone couldn't handle the physical training, the instructors would ridicule them relentlessly.

"With your build, you still dare to steal and rob? No wonder you got arrested and went to jail!"

"You can't even steal properly, how can you be so useless?"

But now, the rhetoric used in training has changed.

If anyone can't handle the physical training, the instructor will squat down in front of them, feeling disappointed and frustrated.

"You're so weak, how can you protect your family, how can you protect the people of Daqian, how can you protect this country?"

"Why don't you just go home? The National Protection Army is completely unsuitable for you; you're too weak!"

The former's mockery and humiliation will only make them angry.

The latter's mockery and humiliation will only arouse their sense of honor.

The intensity of the entire training suddenly changed.

Before, they were just enduring it with their bodies; now, they are persevering with their willpower!

This is the difference between having a military spirit and not having one!

When Xiao Shi came down from the training field, he looked at Zhou Tiancheng with admiration.

"Your Highness, these people trained like they were risking their lives today, I'm truly impressed!"

Zhou Tiancheng just smiled and turned to ask a question.

Were your older brother and the others there last night?

Xiao Shi nodded slightly.

"I saw them, but they didn't say anything to me. I guess they still don't want to join."

"But Your Highness, rest assured, with Xinhua and me here, plus this group's relentless training, we will definitely win!"

Zhou Tiancheng sighed.

Of the ten ghosts of Fengcheng, are the remaining seven really so heartless?

He shook his head and handed the things in his hand to Xiao Shi.

"General, take these things and distribute them to the centurions. After they've looked at them, give them to your squad leaders and platoon leaders."

"From now on, our training will undergo a major change. We will no longer humiliate them or mention their status as prisoners. Instead, we will tell them that no matter what, soldiers of the National Protection Army should never back down."

"To retreat would bring shame upon our families and the National Protection Army!"

"To instill in them a sense of honor, even death would be worthwhile."

Before Zhou Tiancheng could finish speaking, Xiao Shi scratched his head in confusion.

"Your Highness, I can train soldiers, but I really can't recite this!"

Pure military commanders are completely ignorant of ideological education!

Zhou Tiancheng couldn't help but chuckle.

Yes.

This matter should be handled by someone from Xinhua.

Just then, a voice rang out.

"If Your Highness is at ease, this humble general can do it for you."

Hearing the noise, Xiao Shi suddenly raised his head.

"Second Brother?"

Zhou Tiancheng's eyes lit up, and he stood up and walked out of the tent.

A man nearing thirty stood at the door, looking at him with a gentle smile.

"The Second General?"

Zhou Tiancheng was used to calling them that, because these ten ghosts of Fengcheng had no names.

The second brother was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled and cupped his hands in greeting to Zhou Tiancheng.

"Your Highness, my elder brother sent me. He said that although you are not a wise ruler, you do have merits, and he asked me to come and help you."

Zhou Tiancheng was overjoyed.

This proves that the leader of the Ten Demons is already wavering.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Shiyi walked out with an angry face.

"Go back and tell our eldest brother that even without your help, we can still win!"

"We don't need your charity!"

What is a military general?

That's what they call a military general!

Zhou Tiancheng desperately needed help, but Xiao Shi started kicking people out as soon as he arrived, leaving him feeling both amused and exasperated.

"General Shi, please don't talk like that. Don't get emotional. They're here to help, not to fight!"

"I told you long ago, you guys are the real brothers. It wouldn't look good if you really turned against each other!"

The second son was somewhat surprised.

He looked at Zhou Tiancheng seriously, his heart growing even heavier.

It turns out that Zhou Tiancheng never tried to sow discord between them. It's just that he is a person worth following, which is why Xiao Shi has such a bad temper with his older brothers!