Qiu Yan sighed, then smiled one last time, "Anyone who wants to follow me can live a life of luxury from now on. Is there no one else?"

The soldiers stepped back.

Those who were able to come here with Captain Yuan to collect saltpeter must have some ability of their own. A woman alone could provide them with a life of luxury.

Is that possible?

Commander Yuan thought to himself, "Miss Qiu has a medicinal herb field and can make money, so of course she'll live a life of luxury."

Miss Qiu, what exactly did the general see in you? Your medical skills or your business acumen?

Ling Ba listened, his smile deepening.

He wanted to say, "Xiaoyan, if I follow you, can I learn close combat?"

Captain Yuan said, "Miss Qiu, these are all exceptional individuals, and they are unwilling to follow us. Please don't take offense."

Qiu Yan: "Alright, then it'll be Xue Ning, Feng Chao, and Zhang Meng, the three of you."

“Miss Qiu, I am Lü Chong, and I am willing to follow you.” At this moment, a soldier hesitated for a moment before finally speaking.

It was Qiu Yan's food and medical skills that attracted him.

After Lü Chong finished speaking, another soldier stepped forward and said:

"I am Jiang Sheng, and I will obey Miss Qiu's orders."

He came not because of Qiu Yan's last words, but because of the Eighth Deputy General.

Everyone among them knew that the Eighth Deputy General and Miss Qiu were very close.

"Alright, it'll be the five of you." Qiu Yan glanced at the heads.

She was very satisfied with the five men, who were all of similar build and height.

Finally, she said slowly:

"Follow me, and from now on, each of you will be given a musket."

If she cultivates some of her own people,

Just like in my past life, the special forces...

Qiu Yan found the thought of it exciting.

Sigh, what am I thinking about? My occupational hazard is acting up again.

A musket?

At this moment, the soldiers' eyes were beyond what the word "bright" could describe.

Following Miss Qiu means not only delicious food, but also powerful weapons.

Xue Ning and his group of five were incredibly excited.

If it weren't for the difference between men and women, they really wanted to give Qiu Yan a big hug.

Ling Ba's eyes lit up; Xiao Yan always surprised him.

As for Captain Yuan, he gasped in astonishment. Just who was this Miss Qiu? How could she dare to agree to such a promise?

He curved his lips into a smile, clasped his hands in a fist and said:

"Miss Qiu, I wonder if Yuanmou would have the honor of following you?"

“Captain Yuan, you are the general’s man. It would be a waste of your talents to follow me.”

Qiu Yan assumed that Captain Yuan was joking.

However, Commandant Yuan went a step further, laughing again as he said:

"If eight deputy generals can do it, why can't I?"

Qiu Yan: "Don't you have more important things to do?"

Don't think she didn't know; Captain Yuan was after her lamb leg and the musket.

As the two finished speaking, all the soldiers approached Qiu Yan and clasped their hands in greeting.

"I am willing to follow Miss Qiu."

"Even I, a humble person, am willing."

"Even I, a humble person, am willing."

"..."

Without Qiu Yan needing to say anything more, the soldiers began to scramble to get started.

Qiu Yan smiled and shook her head: "I said, only five people are needed."

"Miss Qiu, please accept us."

"Please accept us..."

Because of a single wrong decision, all the soldiers looked annoyed and could only retreat silently.

They are now incredibly envious of Xue Ning and the others.

Qiu Yan chuckled, "Look how excited the soldiers are!"

"We've been delayed for so long, let's get to work, soldiers."

Having said that, she looked at Xue Ning and the other four.

"Xue Ning, Feng Chao, you two listen to my instructions. Lü Chong, Jiang Sheng, you two help me build a thatched hut. Zhang Meng, you're injured, so don't do anything. You should rest first."