"But I heard that we new recruits will be sent to the front line soon.”
Xiao Xiao looked at General Zhou in confusion.
This morning, the veteran had told them that they could not be assigned to a military camp.
"That's them. Not including you."
.....
Alright, Xiao Xiao finally understood. He could go backstage.
However, he still put down the bamboo scroll. After some thought, he looked at General Zhou.
"General, can you tell me why you are suddenly assigned to the front line?”
Xiao Xiao asked shamelessly. He was really confused. Moreover, he was somewhat inclined to go to the front line. Compared to making contributions, he was even more unwilling to stay in the military camp.
General Zhou looked at Xiao Xiao and pondered for a moment. After hesitating, he told the truth.
"You can't spread what we said today.”
"I understand. Thank you, General."
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"The Qin country fought against the Zhao country and was defeated, with more than 200,000 casualties. The Han Country is already restless. Sending you to the front line is just to hold on for a few days. He would give the recruits three months later time to join the army. Do you know what I mean?"
General Zhou looked at Xiao Xiao.
Because he cherished talent, he didn't hide it from Xiao Xiao. His words were very clear.
This time, the State of Qin wanted them to use their lives to stall for time. The current Qin country needed three months, or even longer, before they could free up their troops.
"During this period of time, most of Lantian's military forces have been dispatched to various places. The soldiers stationed in Lantian must stay in Lantian at all times and wait for orders.”
General Zhou's words were straightforward enough. Before the new recruits joined the army, the soldiers of Lantian would not leave Lantian.
What he meant was…Even if these 700 people were besieged and killed at the front line, they would not be rescued.
This sentence sounded very chilling.
No wonder General Zhou said that he could not let others know.
Indeed, if these words were to spread out, it would at least cause people to be disappointed, and at worst, it would cause a mutiny.
Thinking of this, Xiao Xiao said gratefully,""Thank you, General!"
Then, he tactfully rejected General Zhou's kindness and gently placed the bamboo slip in front of General Zhou.
"You want to go to the front line?"
General Zhou frowned as he looked at Xiao Xiao, who had returned the bamboo slips.
"Yes!" Xiao Xiao nodded.
"People will die." General Zhou sighed.”
General Zhou did not understand. He had already said so much, but why did this young man still choose to go to the front line with the new recruits? It was not worth it.
He really couldn't bear to see a young genius like Xiao Xiao, who had such superb archery skills, die. In his eyes, if these people who had not undergone training went to the battlefield, almost no one would live until the time when the Qin country recovered its vitality.
"If you stay in the military, I will find a chance to promote you. I saw your mother that day. Don't you want to go back to see her with success and fame?”
Looking at Xiao Xiao, General Zhou knew that Xiao Xiao was different from the others. Xiao Xiao had a family. That day, he could see that Mother Xiao seemed to love Xiao Xiao very much. Xiao Xiao was also a very filial person.
Therefore, he felt that Xiao Xiao's weakness should be his family.
In fact, General Zhou was right. When he mentioned Mother Xiao, Xiao Xiao's mother's appearance appeared in his mind. His gaze also fluctuated, and his gaze became gentle.
However, General Zhou was surprised to see Xiao Xiao shaking his head.
"Thank you for your kindness, General. My mother, she knows."
He rejected her offer again. Perhaps only Xiao Xiao understood what she meant by 'she knows.'
In the end, General Zhou was helpless.
However, looking at Xiao Xiao's appearance, he felt that there might be some hidden secrets that he did not know about. Otherwise, how could a person not be afraid of death?
General Zhou gave up.
He felt that this kid was too stubborn. Wasn't the purpose of a man in this world to achieve success and fame?
He really couldn't figure out what was more important than earning fame and bringing honor to his ancestors.
In his opinion, Xiao Xiao was so young. As long as she stayed, she would be promoted by him in the future and be accompanied by beauties.
Looking at the young man who had his head lowered and remained silent, General Zhou was both angry and loving.
He was angry at Xiao Xiao for not knowing how to appreciate favors.
He loved this kid's outstanding talent. Given some time, his future would be boundless.
This was the first time he had ever been selfish in all his years in the military.
"You may leave!"
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When they returned to the recruit camp, Zhao Kun, Pan Jiang, and the others saw Xiao Xiao return and asked where he had gone.
Xiao Xiao didn't tell her the real reason. He only said that he was called to ask her how she was so good at archery.
Zhao Kun, Pan Jiang, and the others nodded. She looked at Xiao Xiao doubtfully.
However, the scene of Xiao Xiao being taken away today was not only seen by these few people. Many people in the new barracks had seen it. Soon, the news spread throughout the recruit camp.
Some people said that Xiao Xiao's hiding of the crossbow had been discovered.
Some said that Xiao Xiao was favored by the higher-ups and did not need to go to the battlefield.
One spread to ten, ten spread to a hundred, and soon everyone knew.
However, most of them felt that it was the latter. After all, if he had really violated the laws of Qin by hiding the crossbows, how could he return?
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