This is one of the reasons why it caused another sensation on campus.

"Chen Qian, I am Duan Zhengzhi, the director of the Military New Recruit Management Department. Today, I will be presiding over your enlistment ceremony."

As Shen Qian approached, the old man gave a military salute and spoke.

Before sinking, he also bowed solemnly and stood respectfully.

"But before we officially begin, I'd like to ask you something unrelated," Duan Zhengzhi said slowly.

"Director Duan, please speak." Shen Qian was taken aback.

"Chen Qian, in your eyes, what is the difference between a martial artist and a military martial artist?"

Duan Zhengzhi looked directly into Shen Qian's eyes.

Shen Qian had never really thought about this question before, and he fell silent.

Duan Zhengzhi did not urge Shen Qian, but simply waited quietly.

Shen Qian closed his eyes briefly, his thoughts returning to the Valley of Toothless. He remembered the warriors who had never retreated a single step against the zombie army composed of scavengers.

He also remembered that familiar face.

Nearly a century has passed, but in the occasional midnight dream, I still remember his smile.

He recalled the funeral procession he had witnessed on the streets of Jingcheng that day, and the conversation between the mother and son.

He had actually retained these memories all along, but at this moment, he inexplicably recalled many details.

For example, he remembered that Song Erge had mentioned that there was a restaurant on Dongmen Street in Jingcheng that served absolutely amazing firewood chicken, as well as homemade bayberry wine that was both delicious and intoxicating.

The two even arranged to meet up.

He recalled the jokes those military personnel made while marching through the snow.

They would also talk about where the best brothels were, complain about not having enough money, and think about slacking off and cheating...

But at that moment, when danger struck, under the influence of the military honor ingrained in their very bones, whether they acted willingly or unwillingly.

They were resolute.

Perhaps by then, they had forgotten that they too were afraid of pain and death.

Before sinking, I suddenly realized that I was actually very similar to them.

He's just an ordinary person.

He has many flaws, but he also has his own principles and bottom line. He is often conflicted, but he will not be blinded by his own emotions when he should be sober.

"Compared to warriors, military personnel may... have a bit more courage."

Shen Qian originally wanted to say a thousand words, but in the end, when he looked up, he only said one sentence lightly.

Many surprised glances were cast into the church. Duan Zhengzhi was also stunned for a moment, and then he and Shen Qian looked at each other.

After a moment, the old man seemed to understand something. A smile appeared on his face as he sighed, "Yes, it's just a little more courage, isn't it?"

In that instant, Duan Zhengzhi's gaze seemed to hold the changing tides of time, yet it was unclear what he had seen.

"Having fought a hundred battles in golden armor, we will not return until Loulan is conquered!" Duan Zhengzhi said slowly, "Without courage, what kind of army are we?"

Soon, Duan Zhengzhi straightened his posture and said in a deep voice, "Jiangzhong Military Forces, advance!"

"Here!" Shen Qian straightened his back instinctively.

"By order of the military headquarters, you are officially granted the rank of Major today, commanding the Ninth Company of the Deer and Shu Battalion of the Jiangzhong Army, with the position of... Centurion!"

Duan Zhengzhi's powerful voice pierced through the small auditorium and echoed throughout the entire Jiangzhong Military Campus.

After a moment of silence, a great commotion broke out inside and outside the small auditorium.

Inside the auditorium, things were alright. After all, everyone there was someone with considerable experience and knowledge. Although they were somewhat surprised, they didn't show it at that moment.

But the students outside the auditorium were a different story.

Their clamor and exclamations made no attempt to conceal their shock.

He was directly awarded the rank of Major!

It's important to understand that obtaining a military rank is not the same as ordinary achievements; it requires genuine combat merits and the accumulation of honors.

How could an 18-year-old freshman be granted the rank of major on the very day he officially enlisted, skipping the ranks of second lieutenant, first lieutenant, and captain?

This means skipping directly from the bottom ranks and becoming a mid-level officer.

"An eighteen-year-old major, am I crazy or are they crazy...?"

Such thoughts lingered in the minds of many people.

It would be one thing to be just a major, since military rank doesn't equal real power, but... Shen Qian was also granted the position of centurion at the same time.

what does that mean?

This means that the rank of major before the sinking was not nominal, but a real military officer with real power who could command thousands of people.

That's outrageous.

That's outrageous.

But clearly Duan Zhengzhi wouldn't explain anything to everyone. After handing over the general's appointment letter and rank insignia to Shen Qian, he quickly left with his subordinates without any hesitation.

Standing there, Shen Qian could vaguely hear various sounds, which was both surprising and unsurprising to him.

It's not surprising because he has now "advanced to the Mountain and Sea level," and in terms of strength alone, only a colonel-level military rank is worthy of him.

The surprise was that he hadn't expected the military to actually give it to him.

He had originally considered that he might give him a nominal position first, or let him serve as a captain for a period of time to fill the gap.

But it's clear that the military either doesn't want to play these fancy games, or they genuinely approve of him, or they simply don't care about the gossip.

Before he even left, he could have imagined the uproar this would cause once the news got out.

But he's gotten used to it.

As Shen Qian's thoughts raced, the young captain who had led him over earlier strode over and stood in front of him with a "thud."

"Reporting, sir! Shang Zuo, the newly appointed adjutant of the Ninth Company of the Deer-Shu Battalion of Jiangzhong Army, is reporting for duty!"

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