Yu Feng hurriedly went out and welcomed the person in.

As they got closer, they realized that apart from the cloth covering his head, the boy's attire was seven or eight parts similar to that of the brothers at the Yu family's stronghold, making it somewhat difficult to figure out his purpose.

Su Sanhu strode into the study, and upon seeing the figure at the desk, immediately bowed deeply. "Brother Jinhan, I am disturbing you so late at night because I have a favor to ask."

Xiao Jinhan reached out and helped the man up. Seeing that the man's expression was normal, he felt relieved. "Sanhu, you are Hua'er's third brother, and you usually call me brother. There's no need for you to ask me for anything. If you need any help, just say so."

Su Sanhu grinned, his handsome face breaking into a smile. "Brother Jinhan, I want to join the army, but the imperial court hasn't recruited soldiers in Shanghe Village yet. So, I wanted to ask Brother Jinhan if the Zhennan Camp is still hiring?"

"Joining the army?" Xiao Jinhan frowned slightly. "Do Hua'er and Aunt know about this?"

Yu Feng stood at the doorway, eyes downcast and seemingly lost in thought. Hearing the conversation between the two, his brow twitched involuntarily.

He had heard Yu Yu mention that before they returned, Su Sanhu had boasted that he wanted to join the army, but Madam Su took off her shoes and chased him for two miles, beating his buttocks until they were swollen.

If the master dares to agree tonight, Madam Su will probably have to beat him for two miles with a broom, and two of them will beat him at the same time!

"My family doesn't know yet." Su Sanhu shook his head awkwardly, his face slightly embarrassed. "Otherwise, I wouldn't have bothered Brother Jinhan so late at night, dressed like this."

Xiao Jinhan paused for a moment, "Why do you suddenly want to go to the military camp?"

"As Brother Jinhan knows, I have admired martial arts since I was a child. Ever since I learned martial arts from Brothers Yu Feng and Yu Yu, my heart has been filled with even more passion." The young man pursed his lips, and halfway through his sentence, the light in his eyes dimmed slightly.

"Now, Hua'er is the Princess of Le'an County, my eldest brother studies late into the night to prepare for the exam, my second brother runs the restaurant very well, and even my elder sister's embroidery shop is thriving. Among the five siblings, I am the only one who wastes my days day after day and accomplishes nothing."

However, I am neither literate nor skilled in business, nor do I know embroidery; all I have to rely on is my bare hands and strength.

I don't want to live a mediocre life. I want to fight on the battlefield to serve my country, to make achievements through my own abilities, and to be a pillar of support for my family, instead of always hiding behind them.

Although his mother had sent him to Tangshan Prefecture to work as an assistant to Husheng these past few days, he had actually been waiting for him to return from the capital. Now, seeing that everyone in the family had fallen asleep, he immediately went out, hoping to meet him alone.

Xiao Jinhan lowered his eyes and pondered for a long time. "Sanhu, do you know that the battlefield is not like Shanghe Village? There is no such thing as a peaceful and tranquil life. There are more swords and shadows, blood and flesh rain."

Once on the battlefield, it's like putting your life in your own hands; your fate is uncertain.

“I know.” Su Sanhu nodded emphatically.

“But Hua’er once told us that a person’s life is only a few decades long, and if one can live according to one’s own heart, then it is worthwhile.”

For me, fighting to serve my country and repelling foreign invaders is worthwhile; achieving merit and protecting my family is worthwhile.

Yu Feng's ears felt slightly hot as he listened.

A person's life is only a few decades long. If one can live according to one's own heart, then it is worthwhile.

Xiao Jinhan was also startled. He turned his head to look at the dark courtyard on the opposite bank. After a long while, he opened his mouth and said, "His Majesty is benevolent. Soldiers are always recruited according to the principle of proximity. The Southern Frontier and the Western Rong are temporarily stable, so no soldiers have been recruited in Shanghe Village in recent years."

If you want to play it safe, I can arrange for you to join the Zhennan Camp, where the commander is one of our own.

However, if you wish to achieve great things, heading north to the Zhenbei Camp is the fastest way.

Su Sanhu was overjoyed to see him agree, but when he heard the last part, he couldn't help but be a little surprised, "Zhenbei Camp? Brother Jinhan, you mean the Zhenbei Camp at the border between Dayu and Beiming?"

“Yes.” Xiao Jinhan nodded slightly. “Yu the Great signed a friendly treaty with the Southern Frontier, agreeing to refrain from fighting for ten years, but the Northern Sea is different.”

Although Beiming has a vast territory, it is mostly mountainous, and half of the year is frozen with ice and snow, making food extremely scarce. In recent years, during the famine months, the people of Beiming would raid the villages north of Dayu for food, just like hyenas on the grasslands. However, these raids were usually small-scale and not worth worrying about.

However, just as the snow had receded in early summer this year, the Northern Sea began to suffer from a drought, which is now intensifying and war is imminent.

However, heading to the Zhenbei Camp and confronting the Beiming people would be far more dangerous than usual.

Upon hearing this, Su Sanhu's eyes lit up, and he immediately agreed, "Brother Jinhan, I am willing to go to the Zhenbei Camp and fight the Beiming Hyenas. I hope Brother Jinhan will grant my request!"

Xiao Jinhan nodded. "This matter is of great importance. You must discuss it with your family before I can arrange for you to join the army."

Su Sanhu's joy paused for a moment, then he cupped his hands and said, "Sanhu thanks Brother Jinhan first. Brother Jinhan's kindness is something Sanhu will never forget."

"No need for thanks." The man waved his hand and smiled. "When the time comes for you to suffer and bleed in the military camp, just don't blame me!"

"How could that be?!" Su Sanhu grinned. "Although Sanhu is not as smart as his two older brothers and sister, he is not a stupid person who doesn't have a brain. Brother Jinhan pointed out a clear path for me today, which is a great favor."

As for suffering and bloodshed, the three tigers are not afraid!

Xiao Jinhan didn't say anything more. After Su Sanhu took his leave, he turned around, sat down at his desk, and wrote a letter.

He handed it to Yu Feng and said, "You should immediately send this letter to Old Man Yan by carrier pigeon."

In addition, two skilled and clever guards were selected from among the secret guards to accompany Su Sanhu into the Zhenbei Camp.

No need to intervene under normal circumstances, but ensure their safety in critical moments.

Yu Feng took the note, glanced at the words on it, and was startled. "Master, do you want Elder Yan to personally teach Su Sanhu martial arts?!"

But this is still far from certain. What if Madam Su disagrees?

Old Master Yan is an old man by the side of the old prince. His master is skilled in martial arts, which can be said to have been taught by Old Master Yan. Now, for the sake of Su Sanhu, Old Master Yan has been asked to come out of seclusion again.

Master's love for the house extends to everything related to it to the extreme!