Are you crazy? Trying to trick him into military service? He's the number one dragon on the fro

The atmosphere inside the tent was slightly tense.

But Luo Yang quickly gestured for everyone to relax, and said with a wry smile:

"You've only been here a short time, so it's normal that you don't know the reasons."

"Actually, I have some disagreements with Captain Yun of the county garrison. We usually feel like spitting on each other when we see each other. He was the one who ordered that only a dozen or so old, weak, sick and disabled people be sent to the outpost for support."

"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore."

As he spoke, he offered a toast to everyone, using tea instead of wine:

"I have a past relationship with a certain general in the county seat, so this great victory will certainly not be intercepted by anyone with ulterior motives. You will all receive your due rewards, not a single coin less!"

"Moreover, the current emperor's foundation is unstable, and the military and political situation of the Great Zhou is quite corrupt. The court needs a victory to determine the future fate of the army."

"If it weren't for His Majesty and several senior ministers overcoming all objections and insisting on maintaining order in the army, just think about it, given the rampant corruption among officials today, how could we roughnecks rise through the ranks in the army?"

"How could the Great Zhou possibly withstand a pack of wolves surrounding it?"

Upon hearing this, everyone fell into deep thought.

Lu Xiao, in particular, finally had some doubts resolved.

During the few days he was in the village, he witnessed the suffering of the people from exorbitant taxes and levies, and how county officials could secretly decide on conscription lists just for money.

The court was now a distant memory, but the army maintained a vigorous spirit!

He was a little confused at the time, but after hearing Luo Yang's explanation, he immediately understood.

Indeed, in any place, only by firmly grasping military power can one secure their position.

"Brother-in-law, why have you never mentioned these things before?"

"Could it be...?"

As Zhou Daxing spoke, he pointed to the top of his head.

Luo Yang couldn't help but roll his eyes at him, but he still patiently explained:

"This is a message that General Long from the county town sent some time ago. General Long said that the situation in the court is unpredictable and the emperor is under great pressure."

"If someone can achieve a decisive victory on the frontier through proactive attack, it will be good for both His Majesty and the Great Zhou!"

"After all, we've been defending against the Hu people's attacks for years, and have rarely taken the initiative to strike!"

"Therefore, General Long instructed us to be on our guard in normal times, and to strike decisively if an opportunity arises!"

Having said that, he realized he had said too much and quickly herded everyone out like ducks:

"Go back and rest. What we said today is between you and me, and should not be passed on to others."

"If I overhear others discussing this..."

Without him saying it, everyone present understood that they had to keep quiet.

Moreover, they had been traveling for more than a day and a night, and if it weren't for the lingering feeling of being on edge, they would have collapsed on the ground and fallen asleep long ago.

Lu Xiao entrusted most of the rewards he had received to Zhou Daxing for safekeeping, and took a portion back to the barracks, handing it directly to Zhong Wei:

"This is the money for food expenses. When you have some free time, make a plan to ensure the brothers are well-fed."

"Besides meat, we can also buy some other good things for the brothers!"

To everyone's surprise, Zhong Wei immediately waved his hands and refused:

"Squad leader, the silver you gave me last time was already more than enough. We've only used a small portion of it so far, and we've kept the rest for you."

"We really don't need that many."

Lu Xiao initially suspected that these guys might have embezzled some of the money, but seeing that everyone looked much better than when he first met them, he knew it was thanks to the meat they had eaten, so he gave up the idea of ​​checking the accounts.

He was very tired, so he gestured for everyone to make themselves at home, and then went to sleep.

The next morning, after getting up, Lu Xiao met with his five comrades. After a brief introduction, he personally trained them.

……

Meanwhile, in Yuyang County.

In the center of Jixian County, the prefectural capital, inside a magnificent mansion, the prefectural commandant Long Gui had just finished his breakfast. The registrar, Long Wu, brought over the official documents for the day, but instead of addressing them, he selected one and handed it to Long Gui for review.

"Sir, this is an urgent battle report and merit record from the White Wolf outpost outside Changyang County."

"Oh? The outpost where Luo Yang is?"

Long Gui paused, his gaze falling on the two booklets, slightly surprised.

Long Wu nodded in agreement, then continued to explain:

According to Centurion Luo Yang, their outpost launched a surprise attack on the main camp of Heishachuo the night before, burning it to the ground, and then killed Sijin Shuji and his strategist in battle.

Long Gui, who was reading the battle report, paused, and frowned after a moment:

"This isn't like him."

"The White Wolf Outpost has only a hundred or so men capable of fighting, while the Black Sand Chuo tribe has a thousand. Unless that old fellow Shuji has gone mad, he would never watch his own camp be burned and let my Great Zhou soldiers go."

After saying that, he continued reading.

Long Wu continued his introduction from the side:

"Before presenting it, I had already read the battle report. I believe that although there are some exaggerations, if there really is a gun-wielding warrior in the White Wolf outpost, it is not impossible for him to do it."

In fact, Long Gui had already witnessed the battle involving Lu Xiao.

When he saw that the other person was only a new recruit who had been in the army for a few days, yet was skilled with a gun, his eyes lit up while he was also somewhat suspicious.

The purpose of placing Luo Yang in Changyang County was to let him test his skills against Colonel Yun Pingzhi, and then consider promoting him or sending him directly to work in the county seat after he wins.

However, after all these years, Luo Yang has remained completely silent.

Thinking of this, Long Gui circled Lu Xiao's name with a vermilion pen and instructed the registrar:

"Make a complete copy of the battle report, word for word, and then send it to the capital by express courier, along with the record of merits!"

"And this new recruit named Lu Xiao..."

Long Wu hesitated for a moment before asking the question.

As a close civil official serving the prefectural commandant, Long Wu was responsible for all documents, managing the military registers of the prefecture, as well as various information such as military intelligence files from the border.

He asked this to get Long Gui's opinion on whether to investigate this guy named Lu Xiao and see if there were any problems with his background.

After all, Long Wu had never heard of a new recruit accomplishing such a feat in his entire life!

Long Gui pondered for a moment, then shook his head and smiled:

"No need. Luo Yang will bring Lu Xiao here in a couple of days, and then you and I will have a chance to see this new recruit."

"Those who have rendered meritorious service should not be treated in this way."

As he spoke, he sighed:

"The Kurosa-chobu has existed for so many years, it's time to be wiped out."

Long Wu nodded repeatedly in approval.

Both of them knew that although the Heishachu tribe was only a weak Hu tribe in the vicinity of Yuyang County, it was the most cruel one.

Taking advantage of the fact that Changyang County was far from the prefectural capital, they frequently sent troops to harass the area, and the garrison strength of Changyang County was insufficient to deal with them.

Sending troops to the county seat would be like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut.

As a result, the Black Sand Slurping Division became even more arrogant.

When Long Wu thought of this, Long Gui instructed him:

"Go down and just take care of what I just asked you to do."

"Incidentally, in the name of this Commandant, I will send a reward to the White Wolf Outpost."

"Here you go!"