Starting from the border troops, I've worked my way up to become a Martial Emperor.

Chapter 13 Recommendation

Inside the offal restaurant, as soon as Lu Yuan and his group entered, Wei Yong was the first to rush in. After finding a suitable spot, he wiped the chair with his sleeve and said to Lu Yuan in a very obsequious manner, "Please sit, sir."

Widow Li witnessed this scene.

His thick lips parted slightly, and surprise appeared in his eyes.

In her eyes, Wei Yong was already an outstanding person, and he was quite responsible in his work.

She was so humble in front of Lu Yuan.

The other party didn't stand on ceremony and immediately sat down.

He didn't know much about what was going on, and as soon as he sat down, he patted the seat next to him and said, "Old Huang, sit down quickly."

"Why!"

Old Huang responded and sat down as well.

The scars on my face have now scabbed over, but they still look a bit smudged.

After he sat down, the others also took their seats.

Just then, Zhang Gun called out, "Boss lady, bring a big pot of beef offal, and bring out the other dishes and drinks as you see fit, just fill the table. In a bit, have your Guo Xiu come over and offer a toast to our master."

"Yes, the food and wine will be served soon," Widow Li replied.

He went to the kitchen to urge them on.

Zhang Gun then moved closer to Lu Yuan and said, "Sir, the proprietress's daughter, Guo Xiu, is Wei Yong's lover. Have her offer you a toast later."

After he finished speaking, Wei Yong's face showed tension.

Old Huang looked up at the two of them but didn't say anything.

At the time, he felt that Lu Yuan was a good person and that it was most appropriate to entrust Guo Xiu to him.

But now it seems that Ah Xiu is not destined for this, and Lu Yuan probably wouldn't even look at her.

At this point, there's no need for me to say anything more.

A moment later, Widow Li and her daughter brought in wine and dishes, and the whole room was filled with a wonderful aroma.

The latter stood there, somewhat awkwardly holding his wine glass, and said to Lu Yuan, "My lord, I'd like to offer you a toast."

She spoke very carefully.

Lu Yuan nodded and took a small sip of the wine.

Then he turned and teased Wei Yong a few times.

Guo Xiu wisely left.

Her so-called connections were only good for bullying old soldiers like Lao Huang; when she actually encountered someone like Lu Yuan, she didn't even have the courage to speak up.

Back in the kitchen, a sense of disappointment welled up inside me.

Widow Li nudged her daughter and said, "What are you thinking? Lu Yuan is an outsider after all. Even though he's a squad leader now, he may not have the same foundation as Wei Yong. He's powerful now, but who knows what will happen in the future?"

Don't be greedy; keeping Wei Yong is the most important thing.

After she finished speaking, Guo Xiu nodded.

Wei Yong, who was drinking outside, breathed a sigh of relief after seeing Lu Yuan's calm and composed demeanor.

The other party definitely had no interest in Guo Xiu.

At the same time, I was also impressed by how clever Zhang Gun was.

Just then, Lu Yuan took a sip of his wine and looked at everyone, saying, "There are still seven or eight days until the next shift. Are you all going out again?"

With this harvest.

He wouldn't let go of any opportunity to leave the city; Lu Yuan wanted the supplies and the official position.

If you want to live well in the future, you must establish a foothold in northern Xinjiang.

"We'll listen to the adults," Zhang Gun quickly replied.

Although he hasn't entered the country yet, he's almost reached his limit. He never dared to dream of tempering his body in the past, but now that he's following Lu Yuan, he's discovered that it's not impossible, so he naturally wants to give it a try.

Everyone else nodded in agreement.

"Alright, after you finish drinking, go back and prepare. We'll set off early tomorrow morning and try to make as much money as possible during this time."

After Lu Yuan finished speaking, he drank the wine in his cup in one gulp.

On the other side, Zhou Xiong arrived at the Captain's Mansion dressed in full armor. Gone was his usual carefree demeanor; instead, he stood somewhat awkwardly in the living room, where a woman in red sat at the head of the table.

Her long hair was tied back, her phoenix eyes were very beautiful, her skin was even a little transparent, radiating a faint crystal luster, her nose was small and delicate, and her cherry-red lips had a faint smile on them.

Further down, the terrain is a perfect blend of undulating mountains. Although she was wearing a soft armor on her upper body, it couldn't hide her enormous figure at all.

Her upright posture revealed her tall figure; she was beautiful and charming, yet exuded a heroic spirit.

She is Zhou Hongling, the eldest daughter of the Zhou family. She cultivated in the immortal sect in her early years. Although she was young, her cultivation had already reached the Great Perfection of the True Essence Realm. She is currently the Red Tassel Captain of the Icefield City.

He commanded three thousand men and held the rank of a sixth-grade official.

Although Zhou Xiong was her uncle by seniority, he appeared quite reserved in front of this young lady.

"My lord, I have someone I recommend."

Zhou Ruowei put down the scroll in her hand, took the information handed to her by Zhou Xiong, glanced at it a few times, and said: "A sixteen-year-old in the Body Tempering Realm, just average, but his perfect swordsmanship is worth paying attention to. His understanding of military formations is also quite good. We can meet him."

The Zhou family, which held a dominant position in Yanzhou, would annually have its members select talented individuals from the grassroots and recommend them to higher authorities. This was one of the reasons why the family had remained prosperous for so long.

After all, how could one manage such a large operation by relying solely on one's own family members?

"Then I'll find him right away," Zhou Xiong said hurriedly.

"Yes, I happen to be free today, let him come over."

After Zhou Ruowei finished speaking, Zhou Xiong carefully retreated.

By this time, Lu Yuan had also eaten and drunk his fill.

As the afternoon approached, the banquet ended, and everyone went home to prepare.

After all, we need to leave the city tomorrow.

Lu Yuan had drunk quite a bit, and as he staggered to the alley entrance, he saw Zhou He waiting there.

Her cheeks were a little red, indicating that she had been waiting for some time.

Upon seeing Lu Yuan, he quickly stepped forward and said, "Come with me."

"Is there something you need?"

"Of course there's something going on, and it's a big deal." After saying that, she pulled Lu Yuan out of the alley again.

On the way, he began to introduce himself: "Because our Northern Frontier has been at war with the Northern Barbarians for many years, there are quite a few military families. My Zhou family is one of them. In Yanzhou, we are considered to have some influence."

I spoke highly of you to my uncle, and he went to see the captain today and agreed to meet you. This is a great opportunity; if you are chosen, you will become a disciple of the Zhou family.

"If you have enough merit, you will definitely not be buried. Do your best later."

Upon hearing his words, Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow.

However, he wasn't averse to it. In a place like this, the only problem was that no one would take notice of you. Besides, he really needed a backer, since the matter of the Yunzhou General always made him feel uneasy.

Lu Yuan had heard a little about the other party's son's personality; he was known for being vindictive and vengeful. Zhang Zhe had his family protecting him, and he and the General of Yunzhou could each find something useful and were willing to compromise. The other party couldn't do anything to him, but they didn't care so much about him.

If one could truly become a disciple of the Zhou family, a military clan, it would at least provide an extra layer of protection.

Therefore, he nodded and said, "Thank you."

These two words came from the bottom of his heart. After all, Lu Yuan knew how much it would help his career as someone who had spent a long time in the military to become a member of a military family.

At the very least, you won't be sidelined after making a contribution. In the northern frontier, there are indeed many opportunities to make a contribution, but there are many merits but few positions. So even if many people have reached the level of centurion, they can only wait in line until a vacant position becomes available.

Usually, they only improve their salary and give them a nominal position without any real power.

But becoming a disciple of the Zhou family is different; they will take care of you and you can quickly gain real power.

Of course, in exchange, you should give back to others when you grow up.

Yet many people still flocked to the military family, eager to become their disciples.

In short, for lower-ranking officers, the benefits definitely outweigh the drawbacks.

"Why should we thank you? It's mainly because you're capable that you have this opportunity. Don't talk about being a captain or anything. There are more than thirty centurions under the captain's command, and not one of them has perfected swordsmanship. With this talent, you deserve this opportunity."

The Zhou family ancestors followed the founding emperor in conquering the land, and were later enfeoffed in Yanzhou to guard a corner of the northern frontier. They've been operating there for so many years; not just anyone can be chosen by the family.

Zhou He was worried that Lu Yuan would doubt the prestige of the Zhou family's military lineage, so he gently reminded him.

"Yes, I know." The latter nodded.

As the two were talking, they had already arrived outside the Captain's Mansion.