Chapter 7, Travel Recruitment

They immediately became the most popular people in this nameless small village

Wang Qi and his adoptive father worked tirelessly throughout the night and finally managed to strip off more than ten wolf skins before dawn

Wang Qi and the others emerged from the mountains and still had to travel fifty to sixty miles to reach the nearby county town

"Abandoning the child, in fact, the one I worry about the least is you. Just look at how you can manage to take care of that rough man from the mountains so well... All I ask is that if there are any village children accompanying you, please take extra care of them, considering we are neighbors."

Leaving home at a young age and returning as an elder describes this situation, and it can still be considered a 'good ending'

However, they did not enter the county town directly, as there is a curfew shortly after entering now, and they do not have enough money to stay at an inn

He even thought that the little widow in the village seemed quite shy when looking at Wang Dashan, perhaps he could play matchmaker...

Wang Dashan did not come this time, using the excuse of needing to deal with the wolf pelts, and he did not even attend the farewell.

However, Wang Qi found it even harder to set his mind at ease... He felt that Wang Dashan might not be able to exchange those wolf skins for a good price, and he was also worried that this solitary individual would have no support

In the past, although the father and son would occasionally share some game with the village during times of abundant hunting, this time the scale of over a dozen wolves was indeed rather large, almost as if it were a festival

The old village chief spoke with increasing sadness... In this village, the Wang family is all relatives and neighbors, and the absence of anyone feels somewhat empty... But now, suddenly, so many young people are to be lost.

Along the way, those 'dogs' kept their distance from Wang Qi with great respect

He estimated that the combined weight of these wolf carcasses was probably around six to seven hundred kilograms, yet the two of them carried them with remarkable agility.

In Wangjia Village, it is not just Wang Qi who has gone to enlist

Wang Dashan advised him not to be too conspicuous, but at the very least, he should have sufficient performance

In the same village, there are eleven eligible young men, and Wang, who abandoned one person and dragged ten dogs, is the only candidate from Wangjia Village in Langya County.

These were all purchased with funds raised by the village. Initially, there was a desire for each person to have a set of armor... However, it is evident that the village cannot bear such expenses

The conditions for this first round of recruitment are generous, but it is evident that the corresponding recruiting generals will have extremely high demands for the soldiers... This may no longer be a matter of whether someone is willing to enlist, but rather whether they can be deemed worthy by others

Those who bring their own equipment to the military camp will receive certain privileges, and the families in the village have also been deeply concerned for these village children

On the way there, I walked slowly and stopped frequently, but on the return journey, I hurried all the way, finally emerging from the forest and returning to my little house that afternoon

"Dog boy, you are too honest; I, the old man, am just afraid you will suffer losses."

On that day, everyone simply took advantage of the game caught by Wang Dashan and his son, and simultaneously brought out some seasonal vegetables and small dishes grown in their respective homes to organize a farewell banquet

Wang Qi is very resistant to this

However, Wang Qi possesses a warm internal energy that flows ceaselessly within him, making it seem as though he always has an inexhaustible supply of strength and vitality

The soldiers at the city gate recognized from his attire that he was there to enlist, and after examining his travel permit, they allowed him to pass.

Finally, it points to Wang Qi.

How many truly manage to stand out and return home in glory? In most cases, they simply turn into a handful of yellow earth in the northern regions

Thus, he once again behaved in a manner that was out of sync with his companions, unexpectedly rushing in after ensuring that everyone was settled before hastily closing the city gates.

The old village chief had a couple more drinks and began to call out the names of the younger generation in the village one by one

Do not be deceived by his usual frugality; he has a 'bottom line' in terms of quality of life that others find difficult to comprehend

Thus, he set off with his companions, burdened with worries that were not befitting his age

Fortunately, he does not require others to pay attention to him, but rather patiently analyzes the situation of this recruitment.

"Er Gouzi, you are usually very brave and aggressive, but once you are in the military camp, you must not act recklessly anymore, as that will lead to direct punishment under military law"

Both individuals do not appear to be very fatigued, after all, Wang Dashan has been refining his body for thirty years, and he is still able to withstand this level of labor.

Thus, they simply found a place in the wilderness to spend the night... After all, everyone is a villager from the mountains and fields, and there is no need for so much pretentiousness...

In this world ... . ... being conscripted into the military essentially signifies a permanent farewell to one's family

... ...

As they pondered, they had already traveled a considerable distance, and just as the sky began to darken, they finally arrived at Jiu County before the city gates closed

Then the two of them took a stick and strung the slaughtered dead wolves onto it, one in front and one behind, carrying more than ten dead wolves back along the mountain path they had come from

Both father and son are skilled in knife work, making the process of skinning quite swift

Little Puppy, Grandpa does not know if he can wait to see you return to marry a wife

Wang Qi would certainly not consider recruiting soldiers for the second round to guard the northern borders, so he must carefully contemplate the abilities he will showcase at that time

Wang Qi sighed in relief and nodded repeatedly, thankful that the old village chief did not call him by the nickname he once had in his childhood: Dog Abandoned Son

He, along with these 'dogs', received the hospitality of the entire village, was given new clothes made by the village housewives, received many local products, and also obtained a self-defense iron sword forged by a blacksmith in the village

Although it is now autumn, there are still numerous mosquitoes and insects in the wild ... ! ... Under such circumstances, he would rather use some of his saved private funds to stay in an inn for a night in the city !

Subsequently, Wang Qi took lodging in an inn within the city that appeared to be relatively clean, which directly cost him nearly half of his private savings

Perhaps it is related to the maturity he has displayed since childhood, or it may be that the scent of blood from hunting wolves in the mountains has not yet dissipated... Along the way, others were chatting and laughing, but Wang Qi was all alone.

Little Er Gou, you haven't even grown hair on your mouth yet, and you're already leaving home

Moreover, he is a hunter in the mountains, so he must also behave in accordance with his 'identity and profession'

Everyone here is eating freely, bidding farewell to their loved ones

Knowing that the next group of recruits would be sent to the north and that the benefits would be far inferior to this time, all eligible young people in the village were eager to try their luck in the county city

They are all young and quick on their feet, naturally hoping to reach Jijiucheng before nightfall

In his view, the elders in the village are evidently a bit too optimistic

However, after they discarded the wolf skin, they did not linger and together carried the wolf carcass into the mountain village

Thus, under the heartfelt blessings of the crowd, Wang Qi began his journey towards the county town, dragging along 'Ten Dogs'.

He also does not understand what kind of thought process this old village chief has, as he has given all the children in the village nicknames that are based on the character 'dog'.

Big Dog, you are the oldest, so remember to take care of your fellow brothers