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

"Haha, I'd like to, but this isn't a decision we can make on our own!"

Zhou Daxing's comrade-in-arms was named Huang Shan, who was also a squad leader at the White Wolf outpost.

Seeing that Lu Xiao looked puzzled after hearing his words, he pointed at Zhou Daxing and said:

"This fellow is the brother-in-law of our centurion. In addition, he is quite clever and has discovered the invading barbarians several times, preventing our outpost from suffering heavy losses. That's why he is qualified to select you new recruits ahead of time."

"The others will have to wait until everyone returns to the outpost, where Lord Centurion will personally assign them duties!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xiao's eyes lit up, thinking to himself that his luck was truly remarkable, having encountered a person with connections so soon after joining the army.

Moreover, they have powerful connections!

Zhou Daxing waved his hands repeatedly, indicating that this was nothing to brag about:

"Although I have connections in the military, which can make my life better, it's limited to preferential treatment in terms of food, and I have to subsidize my relatives out of my own pocket."

"Matters such as meritorious service and military rank must be handled strictly in accordance with military law!"

As he spoke, he solemnly swept his gaze across the crowd:

"Since we've come this far, I'll explain the rules in advance!"

"I can't speak for other military units, but at our White Wolf outpost, no one is allowed to use family ties to seek any personal gain!"

"Anyone who violates this rule will be immediately expelled from the post and never re-employed!"

Upon hearing this, everyone straightened their backs and puffed out their chests, earnestly indicating that they understood.

Over the next period of time, the new recruits from various villages who came to the county town to enlist gradually arrived.

Lu Xiao noticed that after the centurion of their outpost ordered a headcount, he handed over two-thirds of the new recruits to another person and headed straight east after leaving through the north gate.

The remaining dozen or so people followed White Tiger from the White Wolf outpost and continued north!

He then asked with great curiosity:

"Uncle Daxing, these people..."

"They are heading to the Eastern Polu Camp, where the number of soldiers is many times greater than ours, and they will have a better chance of development."

"Of course, we will also face more attacks from the Hu people."

Zhou Daxing cast a complex look at the new recruits heading east, and after a long silence, let out a soft sigh:

"I wonder how many of these people will be left by this time next year..."

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.

On the way to the White Wolf outpost, the centurion and several squad leaders rode horses, while the rest of the people walked.

The initially relaxed atmosphere in the group gradually faded as the desolation and scorched earth along the way disappeared, replaced by a somber mood.

Lu Xiao noticed that after they left the city for about three miles, the veterans who came to greet them began to observe their surroundings warily and even became less talkative.

"Enemy attack!"

Suddenly, someone exclaimed in surprise.

The centurion, who was leading the way, shaded his eyes with his hand. Upon seeing the smoke signal being lit inside the White Wolf outpost, he immediately gave the order without turning back:

"Except for Squad Leader Zhou and Squad Leader Huang, the rest of you, march with me immediately back to the outpost to defend against the enemy!"

"Here you go!"

At this moment, the veteran was filled with fighting spirit and charged straight ahead with the centurion and his men.

Zhou Daxing's gaze turned serious as he witnessed this scene:

"Damn those barbarians!"

"Did you really think that just because your last sneak attack was somewhat successful, you could come and go as you pleased within the territory of my Great Zhou?"

"Old Huang, go to the back of the line to make sure no one falls behind."

"Lu Xiao and Fa Fang Da Hu, stand on the left and right, protecting the other comrades. Watch out for enemies coming from both flanks!"

"Here you go!"

Those whose names were called immediately did as instructed.

Some new recruits in the team were puzzled:

"Squad Leader Zhou, aren't the Hu people still near the outpost, about seven or eight li away?"

"Don't we need to be so tense?"

"You'd better put away that underestimating attitude, or you'll be the first one to die on the battlefield!"

Before Zhou Daxing could speak, Huang Shan interrupted and shouted:

"The Hu people are mostly cavalry, but there is a narrow path between my White Wolf outpost and the Broken Barbarian Camp, just wide enough for one person and one horse to pass through."

"Their attack is highly likely to slaughter our comrades positioned near that narrow path, and then launch a flanking attack!"

"The reason why Commander Centurion has personally come to welcome you new recruits is to discuss the defense strategy for the Chicken Intestine Path with his comrades from the Po Lu Camp!"

"Enemy attack!"

As soon as Huang Shan finished speaking, Zhou Daxing, who was in front, shouted loudly, then took the long spear hanging beside his horse's belly, his face solemn:

"Just what I feared has come to pass; these barbarians are truly audacious!"

"Lu Xiao, Lao Huang and I will do our best to delay the Hu people. You and Fang Dahu will protect the rest of our comrades and run into the mountains!"

"Once they enter the mountains, their warhorses can no longer run; try your best to engage them!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Xiao and Fang Dahu exchanged a glance and nodded emphatically.

Before long, a small group of Hu cavalry appeared in their left flank. Zhou Daxing and Huang Shan immediately rode up to meet them, while ordering the new recruits to retreat immediately.

To their surprise, after Lu Xiao took down the dark spear, he charged towards the enemy alongside their warhorse!

Zhou Daxing immediately retorted angrily:

"Lu Xiao, no!"

"Although you are skilled with a gun, you are no match for the immense power of a cavalry charge."

"Retreat immediately!"

How will you know if you don't try?

Lu Xiao didn't stop moving. After estimating the approximate distance, he changed his posture, raising the Black Dragon Spear high like a javelin, aiming at the Hu cavalry charging ahead:

"Uncle Daxing, the mountains and forests to the east are still some distance away from us, but the Hu people are right here."

"Even if we run, they'll catch up quickly, and then we'll have no hope left!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Daxing fell completely silent, then said nothing more, gripping his spear tightly and pointing it forward.

Law, law, law—

Pfft!

In the blink of an eye, the six Hu riders had already engaged in close combat with the soldiers of the Great Zhou.

Zhou Daxing and Huang Shan, one on each side, used their weapons to block the Hu people's attack. Just as they were about to turn around on their horses to protect the new recruits, they witnessed a scene that left them speechless.

With a loud shout, Lu Xiao hurled the Black Dragon Spear, which struck the Hu man's warhorse squarely in front of him.

Without slowing down, he rushed forward and punched the fallen Hu man.

The barbarian died before he could utter a sound.

Having done all this, Lu Xiao mounted his warhorse, drew his Black Dragon Spear, and turned to throw it at another Hu man.

The other person fell to the ground immediately.

Fang Dahu led the other recruits forward, roaring, and killed the man with his bare hands.

Lu Xiao's skillful combat techniques made the two sergeants suspect that he might have served in the army or been instructed by a master in the military.

Once he came to his senses, Zhou Daxing reacted immediately:

"Two out of six of the Hu people are gone; the advantage lies with us!"

"Don't let them get away!"

"kill!"