Chapter 2, New Recruits (1)

"Shut up." Qianshui Qing snorted softly: "Being ambushed by one's own people is certainly better than being ambushed by the enemy on the battlefield. Defeat... does not require excuses"

Perhaps I have not truly integrated into this world yet; many things that seem laughable to others are, in his view, not funny at all, but rather somewhat tragic

A deep intensity flashed in Qi Tianyou's eyes: "Only the soldiers who are alive... are good soldiers"

On that day, he witnessed for the first time that with just one hundred cavalry, such a tremendous and formidable momentum could be unleashed

Traveled through the mountains and rivers of this continent

... ...

He does not want to enlist in the military just to earn a living

What is your name

Occasionally, it will also descend the call of fate, selecting a fortunate one to...

The shallow water is clear

"It was given to me by my father. He often said, 'The human heart is like water. The deeper the water, the murkier it becomes; the larger the heart, the more turbid it is.' Therefore, he named me Qianshuiqing. He does not wish for me to attain high office or wealth, nor to live in luxury, but only hopes that I will be a good person and not betray this heart."

On the one hundredth day of training, it coincided with the third anniversary of his arrival in this world

"Brother, may I ask a question?" a new recruit quietly inquired of the cavalryman in front.

Qi Tianyou chuckled and said, "You need not be disheartened. The fact that you were selected from among them indicates that you are quite capable. Every soldier starts as a recruit, right? Do not be fooled by Huzi's current bravado; when he first went to the battlefield, he was so scared that his legs trembled uncontrollably, and he almost wet his pants."

The universe is so vast that even a lifetime of effort cannot uncover a grain of sand in the boundless sea

Upon realizing that he was no longer in his original world, his greatest feelings, aside from surprise, emotion, and confusion, were that climbing without any tools truly held no significance for him

"I will go with you," he said

People yearn to explore the universe, yet no human has ever truly conquered it. Perhaps it is quietly observing all living things amidst the endless vastness.

It is quite an interesting name, why is it called that?

Even in the face of hunger and cold, in poverty and despair, he harbors no complaints or regrets. This is because he is inherently a person who enjoys wandering. He likes to measure the land with his own feet and to discover the beauty in this vast world that remains unseen by others

These words caused the new recruit's face to flush, and he did not dare to ask further.

When humanity gazes up at the starry sky above, one cannot help but wonder what lies at the end of the heavens

The laughter abruptly ceased, and Qi Tianyou coldly stared at Qianshui Qing, suddenly striking down with a whip, landing squarely on his back

I am Qitianyou, a sentry officer of the Longya Army's Tiger and Leopard Battalion, here to recruit new soldiers. Are you interested in joining me?

Qi Tianyou selected three thousand new recruits—almost all of whom had performed well in this raid

Where are we going now

On that day, he also encountered the man who would change his life forever—Qi Tianyou

Qi Tianyou was also looking at him, his expression very serious

A shallow water is clear.

The defiant newcomer immediately fell silent.

Qi Tianyou turned around and glanced at Qianshui Qing, a hint of satisfaction gleaming in his eyes

More than 3,000 soldiers formed a long line on the narrow path through the countryside, with the cavalry leading the way while the new recruits obediently followed behind. The new recruits, lacking horses, could only trudge along slowly behind the cavalry. On their left and right, cavalrymen patrolled back and forth to prevent anyone from falling behind

Qi Tianyou was taken aback, then burst into hearty laughter. He laughed so freely and wildly that Qian Shuiqing was left bewildered, not understanding what was so amusing.

Half of it refers to that sturdy man, as strong as a mountain, with the strength of an ox, whose voice is like a great bell, and who can consume the rations of five people in one meal—his name is Lei Huo

Not long after that, he began to wander around.

The cavalryman, who had been taught a lesson by Qianshui, glanced at Qianshui and then turned to Qi Tianyou, saying: "I think this kid is quite good; he will make a fine soldier"

"Ask away, we will soon be fighting together. If there is anything you do not understand, hurry and ask. Don't wait until it's too late to inquire," the cavalryman replied coldly.

The cavalry turned around to look at the new recruit and couldn't help but laugh: "Fool, do you know who we are currently at war with?"

Yes

However, he soon realized that this world resembled Plato's "Republic"—a world with distinct hierarchies, composed of monarchs, knights, and commoners

Fang Hu, the valiant cavalryman who had been following Qi Tianyou, burst into laughter: "Well said! In defeat, there is no need for excuses! The dead should not seek reasons. Although you had no weapons at that time, couldn't the sticks in your hands be used as weapons? A knife, even if not sharpened, can still crack a skull and cause blood to flow. If you hit someone a few more times, you can still kill them! You had ten thousand men, while we had only one hundred. A hundred men against one, even if unarmed, could still crush a person to death. But look at how you all behaved back then. How many of you organized any decent resistance? To dare to make excuses, I really want to kick you out of the ranks. Back in the day on the battlefield, I once encountered an enemy raid at night. I really want to kick you out of the ranks. Back in the day on the battlefield, I once encountered an enemy raid at night. I charged out wearing only a pair of shorts and wielding a kitchen knife. That night, I managed to kill three enemies with that kitchen knife. Damn it, those were three seasoned soldiers, not a bunch of rookies like you!"

Thus, Qianshuiqing raised her eyes to look at Qi Tianyou

Ten days later

If so, it would indeed be a stroke of luck. Qianshui lay on the grass, sighing

A group of cavalrymen cast a cold glance at Qingshui Qian, but no one spoke, continuing to move forward in silence

And Qi Tianyou was fortunate enough to encounter one and a half.

Regardless of the circumstances, arriving in another world is certainly far better than falling from a great height and meeting a gruesome end.

On that day, he opened a jar of wine for himself and sang to the drink. Then, fueled by the wine, he brandished his sword and, along with everyone else, shouted and charged forward, engaging in one tedious military drill after another

Climbing to a fall into another world, for Qian Shuiqing, is only slightly better than death

Qi Tianyou raised his hand to stop his subordinates from cursing. He turned his horse around and approached Qianshuiqing, smiling as he said: "It seems you don't like him speaking that way"

Then... do we have warhorses at that time?" the new recruit asked again

At that moment, Qianshui coldly interjected, "Then what about your life? Is it worth more than a horse?"

At his most hungry moment, someone told him that being a soldier meant having food to eat, yet he merely smiled faintly and left without a word

Serving in the military not only provides sustenance but, more importantly, it offers dignity

For a veteran of the battlefield, the soldiers' level of skill is not what matters most. What is important is whether he possesses the courage to remain unflinching in the face of overwhelming odds, whether he has the fighting spirit to strive for survival even when placed in dire circumstances, whether he has the resilience and determination to fight to the end and never give up, and whether he has the audacity and sense of responsibility to turn the tide when it has already fallen and to support a collapsing edifice with the strength of his own shoulders.

"Hey, kid, it doesn't feel good to be knocked down by someone, does it?" a cavalryman laughed loudly, patting a rookie on the shoulder

In the year he arrived in this world, Qianshuiqing was twenty years old. Apart from a tiger-toothed military knife in his hand, a climbing-specific fixed rope, and a box of specially formulated climbing powder to prevent sweaty hands, he possessed nothing else.

... ...

The cavalryman was taken aback and glared at him fiercely

Alternatively, there exists a vast world beyond our understanding and cognition, just on the other side of that starry sky

"Is there any need to ask? It is the Kingdom of Stopping Water. But the Kingdom of Stopping Water is to the east. Since we are heading to the front lines, we should be going east. Why are we changing direction to the southeast?" the new recruit replied

This question elicited a burst of laughter. The cavalryman could hardly contain himself, laughing for a long time before responding: "Who do you think you are? A rookie, and you want a horse before even stepping onto the battlefield? How many times have you ridden a horse? With the way you look now, your life is probably worth less than a horse!"

The relationship between the veterans and the new recruits gradually began to harmonize through this process of adjustment

It's fine, but I just eliminated three of my own people today

You have a good father

In the winter of that year, Qianshuiqing finally arrived at the military camp, registered as a new recruit, and began to undergo rigorous military training

If hetushu.com can, he would prefer to come into this world with a heavy machine gun

Because he has begun to grow weary of this world. Or rather, he needs new stimulation

For most newcomers, such requirements are already exceedingly high

Shallow waters respond calmly: "We can kill, but we must not disrespect people"

"Today, one can be a deserter here; tomorrow, on the battlefield, one can still be a deserter. You kill well, you kill brilliantly. Such a person, if you do not kill, I will kill you along with them"

On that day, he experienced for the first time what it truly meant for a tiger to enter a flock of sheep, to face many with few, and to move as if in a land uninhabited.

Then the newcomer shouted in anger: "What are you so proud of? At that time, we had no horses, no swords, and no guns, and you ambushed us. What is there to be proud of in your victory?"

A burning pain

Qi Tianyou said solemnly: "Shallow Water, since you wish to show respect, I will teach you what respect truly means. I tell you, every soldier under my command has crawled out from a pile of corpses; their lives are not for you to determine the worth of, but for me to decide. And my life is determined by my superior. If you wish to respect life, then first learn to respect the veterans."

A group of new recruits burst into laughter, and even Fang Hu felt embarrassed to boast about his own bravery; the original sense of tension and anxiety instantly vanished without a trace

"You still know the direction. The Land of Stopping Water is to the east, but Fengcang is to the southeast. This time we return, we not only need to bring troops back, but also assist in transporting military provisions; otherwise, what will we eat on the way? What will the army eat? Mu Weixiao set out five days in advance, and it is estimated that they are already waiting for us in Fengcang City. Once we arrive there, everyone will have a day to rest, and then we will set off immediately." The cavalry's response was very detailed.