For ordinary soldiers, the quickest way to rise through the ranks and change their fate is to earn merits on the battlefield.
Previously Luo Yong, who shared the same status as them, was awarded for his achievements in battle by the Marquis with gold, silver, and a maid. He was promoted to Centurion and granted the title of Baron. Now he has risen to Centurion, become a Grade-Entering Martial Artist, and been assigned to the Personal Guard Battalion, a direct lineage of the Marquis's.
They also want to be like Luo Yong.
"Dong dong dong..." Cui Shuang personally beat the war drums for them. The drumbeats, like invisible waves, rippled through the air, each thud more resounding and forceful than the last.
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"Prepare the catapults and crossbow carriages." Upon seeing this, Xiao Yan remained calm, issuing orders coolly.
The order officer transmitted Xiao Yan's commands to the whole army via the command flags.
Crossbows loaded, crossbow carriages ready.
