Abandoning literature for martial arts, starting by unleashing the beauty's bow.

Lu Fengnian did not respond. He threw the stone on the ground, slowly walked towards the tall soldier, and said in a low voice, "Excuse me."

The tall sergeant handed Lu Fengnian a bow and arrow. "Forty zhang away, ten arrows. Hit half of them to pass."

Lu Fengnian walked slowly to the white line, took out his bow, quickly drew an arrow, and released the bowstring without even aiming.

Thud!

The bamboo arrow struck the wooden target with a resounding thud, hitting the bullseye.

The middle-aged clerk and the tall sergeant were startled again.

However, the shock was far from over.

Without pausing for a moment, Lu Fengnian immediately took out a second bamboo arrow. He took the arrow, drew the string, and released it in one smooth motion. The second arrow also hit the bullseye of the wooden target, right next to the first bamboo arrow.

The third branch, the fourth branch...,

In less than ten breaths, all ten bamboo arrows were embedded in the center of the wooden target, close together.

The middle-aged clerk and the tall sergeant stared wide-eyed, unable to close their mouths for a long time.

The short sergeant in the distance also ran over, rubbed his eyes, thinking he was seeing things.

Since taking over the recruitment assessment, this was the first time he had ever seen someone hit the bullseye ten times out of ten, and in such a short time.

Such archery skills are astonishing.

It took a full ten breaths for the middle-aged clerk to come to his senses. He cleared his throat and said, "Lu Fengnian, you have passed the test. Go home and prepare, say goodbye to your family, and in six days, bring your token to the military camp."

While speaking, he handed the bamboo and wooden token to Lu Fengnian.

Lu Fengnian's gaze fell on the token, but he didn't take it. He asked in a low voice, "Can you give me the centurion position I want?"

In any situation, ability is always the best passport.

When the middle-aged clerk spoke to Lu Fengnian again, there was no trace of mockery on his face, and there was even a hint of a smile. "Lu Fengnian, don't joke around anymore. I'm just a lowly clerk. I can't even decide on the selection of a squad leader. How can I decide on a centurion?"

Our usual recruitment practice is to select the strongest among you to serve as non-commissioned officers when you assemble in six days. With your abilities, you should have no problem securing a squad leader or platoon leader position.

Lu Fengnian frowned. "Only a squad leader or sergeant?"

Then he waved his hand and said, "I'm here today for the centurion position. Whoever wants to be a mere squad leader or platoon leader can have it."

"Fine, the recruits in Liuzhou can't offer me the rank of centurion, so I'll go to a neighboring prefecture to join the army."

After saying that, he turned around and walked out of the examination room.

The middle-aged clerk hurriedly called out, "Lu Fengnian, wait a moment."

Lu Fengnian turned around and said, "You can't even make decisions for a squad leader, so what are you asking me to do? I need to hurry up and get to the neighboring prefecture."

The middle-aged clerk replied, "You are from Liuzhou, and you should bring honor and glory to Liuzhou. How could you run off to a neighboring prefecture to join the army?"

"Please wait a moment while I ask my superiors."

After saying that, he winked at the two soldiers beside him, then quickly left the examination hall and ran towards the military camp next to him.

The two soldiers immediately brought out a chair for Lu Fengnian to sit down, and then tried to find topics to chat with him.

Clearly, they were worried that Lu Fengnian would leave.

Having recruited elite soldiers, the two soldiers were able to share in some credit and rewards.

Lu Fengnian's first small demonstration of his skills had already impressed them.

If Lu Fengnian can successfully become a recruit, he will be at least a squad leader in six days.

Once on the front lines, it wouldn't be difficult to earn merit with just this archery skill.

These achievements are, to some extent, related to them.

If the defense is well-prepared, and the defenders eat meat, they can at least get a sip or two of soup.

Lu Fengnian naturally understood their thoughts and was very considerate. He quickly got into a lively conversation with the two soldiers.

About the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the middle-aged clerk turned around and quickly walked back to the examination hall.

Behind him followed a man, burly and fully armored, with dark skin and a full beard.

"Lu Fengnian, this is Commander Zuo..." The middle-aged clerk was about to introduce him to Lu Fengnian.

The bearded man waved his hand. "Your name is Lu Fengnian?"

The garrison in Liuzhou was headed by Zhao Rulong, who was in charge of the defense, and his subordinates were left and right commanders.

The bearded man before them was Lei Hu, the Left Commander, who, along with Qin Sanming, the Right Commander, served as Zhao Rulong's left and right deputies.

Lu Fengnian spent the whole day in teahouses and restaurants in Liuzhou yesterday, so he naturally knew about Lei Hu's reputation.

He was clearly somewhat surprised, not expecting that the middle-aged clerk would directly bring out the second-in-command of the Liuzhou military.

The middle-aged clerk naturally couldn't persuade Lei Hu to come; however, he happened to run into Lei Hu when he entered the military camp.

Lu Fengnian took two steps forward and bowed respectfully to Lei Hu, "Reporting to Commander Qianhu, I am Lu Fengnian, a hunter from Mao'er Village, Qinghe County."

Lei Hu and Lu Fengnian quickly sized each other up. "I heard your archery skills are quite good?"

Lu Fengnian nodded and said, "I have a little talent for archery."

Lei Hu's lips curled slightly. "You're not exactly modest, are you? How about you shoot a couple of arrows for me?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the tall soldier waiting to the side quickly handed the bow and arrow to Lu Fengnian.

Lu Fengnian asked in a low voice, "What does Commander Qianhu want me to shoot?"

Lei Hu turned his gaze to the target in the distance, saw ten bamboo arrows tightly bound together, and asked in a low voice, "Did you shoot all of these?"

Lu Fengnian nodded without saying anything.

"Forty feet, ten shots, ten hits, not bad."

Lei Hu rolled his eyes slightly, "If you can hit the target ten times out of ten at a distance of forty zhang, this distance is definitely not a problem for you."

"How about we add another ten zhang?"

Lu Fengnian pondered for a moment, "If I could hit the bullseye every time, could I become a centurion?"

Lei Hu chuckled, "If just being good at archery is enough to become a centurion, wouldn't our military officers in Daqing be worthless?"

Lu Fengnian's expression remained unchanged. "What if it were another twenty zhang? If I could hit the bullseye every time at a distance of sixty zhang, could I become a centurion?"

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged clerk and the two soldiers in charge of the assessment were all shocked.

At a distance of sixty zhang (approximately 33 meters), hitting the target ten times out of ten is already considered the mark of a master archer in Daqing.

Could this country hunter from Qinghe County be a master archer?

Lei Hu was clearly surprised, but he quickly calmed down and sneered, "Young man, this is a military camp, not a place for idle talk."

You made a boastful promise to me, Commander Qian. Do you know the consequences if you fail to deliver?

Lu Fengnian's expression remained unchanged. "If I can't do it, then I'll let the Commander of a Thousand do as he pleases! If I can do it, could I become a Commander of a Hundred?"

Lei Hu frowned, hesitated for a moment, and said in a deep voice, "Are you trying to thwart my army?"

Lu Fengnian bowed and clasped his hands, "I dare not. If Lord Qianhu cannot promise me the position of Baihu, I will not waste my time. I will go to the neighboring prefecture now. If the neighboring prefecture can meet my request, I will join the army there."

"How dare you!" Lei Hu's eyebrows shot up.