Great Qin's recruitment came much faster than expected.
The next morning, before Xue Lidu could finish his daily cultivation, he saw two Great Qin Infantry soldiers in black armor being led by a villager to the entrance of Dragon Gate Village.
"Xiao Li, are you leaving?"
Mengyao, who had just woken up, rubbed her eyes with her small hands and said sleepily.
After seeing Great Qin's infantry, she knew that Xue Li would definitely participate in this large-scale recruitment and would not come back to play with her for a long time.
"Yes, don't worry. I'll be back soon.”Xue Li smiled and said," The shortest is two to three months, and the longest is a year.”
"When you go to the battlefield, don't put yourself in danger. If you suspect that there's an ambush ahead, remember to use the Beast Taming Technique to control the birds to scout the way.”
"Alright."
"This is for you."
Mengyao took the amber jade pendant from her waist and handed it to Xue Li.
Although she didn't know the meaning of this jade pendant, it should be something very important to Mengyao. She basically carried it with her and couldn't leave it for a moment.
"This is…"
"This is the Bai Yue Clan's exclusive keepsake. Actually, I still have a sister wandering outside.”
"Sister, I've never heard you mention this before.”
"Because Sister Wo's identity is a little sensitive. In short, if Xiao Li meets someone with the same jade pendant, remember to bring her back.”
"Alright, I'll try my best."
Xue Li nodded and hung the amber jade pendant around his neck.
He wasn't sure if he would meet someone with the same jade pendant on this expedition to Zhao. He could only rely on luck and fate. It would be best if he could meet someone. It would be good for the Mengyao sisters to reunite. If he couldn't meet someone, there was nothing he could do.
"Bang bang bang-"
"Xue Li, are you ready?"
There was a hurried knock on the door. It was the voice of a hunter.
The military situation at the front line was urgent. Naturally, they did not have so much time to wait, so they had to be quick.
As the strongest warrior in Dragon's Gate Village, Xue Li was naturally respected by everyone. On days when he was not farming, more than 300 young men would gather and obey his Eight Trigrams Formation.
"It'll be here soon. Please wait a moment."
"Wait, Xiao Li."
Mengyao reached out a small hand and grabbed the corner of Xue Li's shirt as she whispered.
He hesitated for a moment, as if he was conflicted about whether he should do this or not. In the end, he made up his mind.
"Can you close your eyes for a moment?"
"Alright."
Xue Li didn't ask any more questions and closed his eyes.
Mengyao stood on her tiptoes, trying to make herself a little taller.
........
At the entrance of Dragon Gate Village.
Two Great Qin Infantry soldiers were currently discussing something with the Village Chief.
"This is the front line of the battlefield, so the ratio of conscription may be much higher than other places.”
"However, this time, we won't be recruiting soldiers, but auxiliary soldiers in charge of logistics. It'll be much safer, and the casualties will be much lower.”
"In terms of numbers, we need about a hundred young and strong men.”
“.......”
On the battlefield, other than the regular army that fought head-on, there were also auxiliary soldiers.
The auxiliary soldiers were generally responsible for transporting food, building roads, transporting materials, and shouting. Only in emergencies would they rush to the front line to fight. It could be said that it was a relatively safe position.
Moreover, Great Qin's 20-rank military merit system clearly stated: "Decapitate a level and grant him the title of Duke. He will receive an annual salary of 50 stones and can build a house.”
The ones who needed to be beheaded here referred to the armored soldiers, which were considered combat soldiers.
If you killed an auxiliary soldier, you would need three heads to match the contribution of a combat soldier.
Of course, if you beheaded a military officer, then the merit would naturally not only be bestowed with the title of Duke, but it might even be promoted several titles in one go.
The further he went, the harder it was to get promoted. Unless he killed the general all day long, it was basically impossible to get promoted just by beheading him.
It was already very rare for ordinary soldiers to reach the fourth rank.
"A hundred young men. Can't it be a little less?"
"No, this is an order from the county governor. We don't have the authority to change it.”
The Great Qin Infantry said seriously with a serious expression.
If the higher-ups issued an order, no matter how many or what difficulties you had, you had to carry it out directly. Otherwise, you would be guilty of dereliction of duty.
If it was light, they would be demoted, and if it was serious, they would be beheaded. This was the law of Qin!
"Alright, this old man will immediately go and recruit the young and strong.”
The village chief nodded reluctantly and said.
Although they were auxiliary soldiers, the battlefield was ever-changing. No one could predict the specific situation.
He did not know how many of the 100 auxiliary soldiers he recruited would return alive. There were only about 300 young and strong men in the entire Dragon's Gate Village. If all of them died on the battlefield, it would be really tragic.
"As for the candidates for the hundred auxiliary soldiers."
Ding, the war between the Qin and Zhao countries is about to start, please choose your path!
[Option 1: Do not participate in this war and choose to live in seclusion in Dragon's Gate Village!] Mission completed. Reward: Hermit '
[Option 2: Become a soldier and fight at the frontlines!] Mission completed. Reward: Berserker's Fury
[Option 3: Become an auxiliary soldier and have a high chance of being selected as a Hundred Generals!] Mission completed. Reward: Dragon Gentian Armor.
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