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”Boss, are you sure this is an opportunity?”

Xiao Zhuang was feeling somewhat excited at the moment, but also a bit worried. After all, a commander forming his own private armed forces was a violation of military regulations.

According to the military regulations of the Tianyuan Dynasty, only generals could have their own private armies, and the number of troops was limited.

”Opportunities are not waited for, they are fought for. I’ve already sent a report to Xiao Zhan, the head of the City Guard Army. Now, I’m just waiting for his response. As long as he grants me authority, I will make him see me in a new light!”

Qin Tian stood atop the city wall, hands behind his back, saying, ”As for now, we must establish a stronghold in Sanhe City. Fortunately, the defenses there are decent, but if faced with the siege of the Dragon Clan’s army, I still don’t have absolute confidence. Therefore, we need to expand and recruit people. Lao San, I’ll leave this task to you and Lao Er.”

”Remember, the people we recruit must not be mediocre; their cultivation must be at the Nascent Soul Stage or above...”

”Wait, Boss, Nascent Soul Stage and above? But... Lao Er and I are still far from the Nascent Soul Stage...”

”Take your time, but the people we recruit must indeed be of this cultivation level. Lao San, let me tell you, Nascent Soul cultivators in East Capital City are really abundant. In the City Guard Army, as you have seen, quite a few have reached the Nascent Soul Stage. This threshold can be considered quite low.”

Xiao Zhuang nodded in surprise, then thought of something, asking, ”Boss, if their cultivation has reached the Nascent Soul Stage, why would they work under us? They could go to smaller Cultivation Immortality Sects and become elders.”

”Offer conditions, give them generous treatment, such as salaries of High Grade Spirit Stones and some elixirs. Some people have good Cultivation Immortality Talent, but lack sufficient resources, so coming to us is quite suitable.”

”Boss, do you have so many spirit stones to pay salaries? The troops we recruit, no salaries are provided by the City Guard Army unless you are a General, so you’d have to pay out of your own pocket. How much money would that be per month...”

”It’s alright; you find one or two hundred people, and with my current assets, we should be able to sustain for a year.”

Qin Tian patted Xiao Zhuang’s shoulder, saying, ”Feel free to recruit boldly. Don’t worry about the money; our concern is whether we can recruit people.”

...

Xiao Zhuang and Lin Yu began searching for Cultivation Immortality experts as per Qin Tian’s instructions.

Meanwhile, Qin Tian had Zhao Lanjin occupy several small towns near Sanhe City.

These towns served as a frontline for Sanhe City, expanding Qin Tian’s alert range. Should any enemy approach, Qin Tian would be able to react promptly.

However, as Qin Tian expected, no one disturbed him in the following ten days.

Contrarily, over in Yang City, the Dragon Clan launched over a dozen attacks within ten days. Zhang Qicheng perhaps realized he had no way out, so he fought desperately and barely managed to defend Yang City.

The situation became quite stalemate.

After consecutive attacks, the Dragon Clan suffered significant losses, and while anxious, their prolonged assault had left them somewhat exhausted.

Meanwhile, Zhang Qicheng was also very anxious; his casualties were severe, so he sent messengers to request reinforcements early on, but after more than ten days, there was no response from East Capital City.

The two sides were in a standstill.

The Dragon Clan was nervous, and Zhang Qicheng lacked confidence; the war had become somewhat delicate.

At this exact moment, Zhang Hefei and Xie Tingjie returned.

The two returned joyously, bearing Xiao Zhan’s military orders!

”Commander, oh no, General, congratulations!”

As soon as he returned, Zhang Hefei laughingly handed the military orders and the appointment letter to Qin Tian.

Upon hearing Zhang Hefei’s address for him, Qin Tian roughly understood what had happened and was immediately overjoyed.

Indeed, after Chen Feng’s death, Xiao Zhan naturally appointed Qin Tian, the only remaining commander, to be promoted to General, taking over Chen Feng’s position!

Moreover, Xiao Zhan granted Qin Tian the authority to recruit soldiers—

Qin Tian could recruit up to 25,000 soldiers within his structure of 50,000, with the City Guard Army providing the provisions!

Furthermore, Qin Tian, upon being promoted to General, also received the authority to recruit his own private armed force.

As a General, he could recruit a guard group of 500, also known as household guards.

The provisions for these 500 were also paid by the City Guard Army!

”Hahaha... Xiao Governor truly understands me!”

Qin Tian was overjoyed, after reading the appointment letter, he carefully examined the military orders—

Xiao Zhan ordered Qin Tian to guard the East State battlefield and assist Zhang Qicheng in defending Yang City.

Moreover, Xiao Zhan directly gave Qin Tian authority to act independently of Zhang Qicheng’s oversight and report directly to Xiao Zhan!

This means Qin Tian could now obey Xiao Zhan’s orders directly without having to heed Zhang Qicheng’s commands!

This was something Qin Tian was most worried about before, but now Xiao Zhan resolved it for him!

”Xiao Governor’s benevolence is indeed beyond repayment!”

Looking at the military orders and appointment letter, Qin Tian felt moved.

In his military report, he had subtly suggested these matters, and before, he did not hope much for Xiao Zhan to take any action.

But unexpectedly, Xiao Zhan was able to understand all of Qin Tian’s implied intentions and fulfilled them all!

Of course, Qin Tian also knew well that Xiao Zhan was also wooing him. From now on, Qin Tian would be considered one of Xiao Zhan’s faction.

And Xiao Zhan granted Qin Tian authority to act independently of Zhang Qicheng, probably to preserve Qin Tian’s strength, since Qin Tian’s strength was Xiao Zhan’s strength.

All these were hidden agendas behind the scenes, which Qin Tian clearly saw through, but at the moment, he couldn’t help but laugh heartily.

”From today onwards, my path to rise formally begins!”

Qin Tian clenched his fist, his gaze intensely focused.

”Murong, just wait for me!”

...

Yang City.

Slam!

Zhang Qicheng held Xiao Zhan’s letter in hand, and before he even finished reading, he slammed the solid wood table before him into pieces with one palm!

”What’s going on here!”

”Xiao Zhan, that old fox! I requested support from him, and he tells me there’s no one to send!”

”Damn it, what’s worse is that with Chen Feng dead, Xiao Zhan didn’t even consult me and directly promoted Qin Tian to General! Qin Tian’s only been a commander for less than a year! This is blatant favoritism! Outrageous!”

Zhang Qicheng was trembling with rage, ”Damn, that Qin Tian is ruthless enough to bypass me and report privately to Xiao Zhan, that old scoundrel! Had I not had eyes and ears in East Capital City, I might still be kept in the dark!”

”Alright! Well done! Qin Tian, if you’re playing tricks on me, don’t blame me for leaving you to fend for yourself! You can wait to die in Sanhe City!”