Sure enough, after the group of people who were pulled over stood still, Xia He couldn't help but frowned.

Although this group of people cannot be completely described as "mismatched", the vast majority of them are indeed old, weak, sick and disabled.

Some are hunched over and look haggard; some are wrinkled and staggering; some are even injured and have difficulty moving.

Seeing Xia He coming over and starting to choose, everyone's faces showed obvious nervousness.

"this……"

Xia He shook his head secretly.

If these people were chosen to serve as scouts, once they really encountered the barbarians, I'm afraid they would not be enough for them to kill.

"Those who have developed Qi and blood, step out!"

Xia He shouted, but only a few people stood up, not even ten people could be gathered.

The military order only allowed half an hour to complete the selection.

Xia He knew in his heart that this was obviously done intentionally by the governor.

If a suitable candidate is not selected within the specified time, it would be considered disobeying military orders.

"It seems that I have no choice..."

Xia He carefully observed the expression and physical condition of each person, and finally selected ten people who looked relatively normal from the group.

"I'll give you a cup of tea to rest. Follow me out of the city in half an hour!"

As soon as Xia He said this, the soldiers who were called out looked at each other, with obvious reluctance on their faces.

It’s freezing cold, who would be willing to go out of the city to carry out the mission?

Although military orders were as heavy as a mountain and could not be disobeyed, someone soon shouted at the top of his voice:

"In such cold weather, if we don't distribute winter clothes to keep warm, how can we resist the cold?"

"Yes, yes. Even if we don't have winter clothes, we should at least give them some food to fill their stomachs. Otherwise, everyone will be starving and hungry. I'm afraid they will freeze to death or starve to death on the road before they even leave the city. It will be impossible to complete the mission!"

The noise here instantly attracted the attention of other people around, and many interested eyes immediately turned over to watch the fun.

Xia He glanced at the crowd calmly, and his eyes finally fixed on the soldier who started shouting first.

He was about thirty years old, with a pointed face and monkey-like appearance, looking like a veteran soldier.

Especially those triangular eyes, which were rolling around at this moment, staring at Xia He without any concealment, with a hint of cunning and provocation in their eyes.

"Oh...you want winter clothes and food?"

Xia He knew these people's thoughts clearly.

Since joining the army, he jumped from an ordinary soldier to a military household in just three months. Such a rocket-like speed of promotion naturally attracted everyone's attention.

It was well known that he was highly valued by Captain Fan, but recently Captain Fan seemed to no longer be as caring towards him as before.

There were even rumors that he actually rejected Captain Fan's solicitation, and the reason behind this is really intriguing.

These are indeed true.

As a result, those people who were originally enthusiastic about Xia He gradually changed their attitudes, and many people even began to wait to see him make a fool of himself.

Facing the arrogant soldier in front of him and the group of guys with ulterior motives behind him, Xia He knew very well that if he couldn't calm the situation today, he would never be able to gain a foothold in the army again.

Xia He walked over.

"Your name is Feng Qiang, right?"

"So what?"

"Feng Qiang, you are talking back to your superiors. Drag him away and give him ten military sticks first!"

Xia He gave the order while making a gesture to Erpang.

"Good Brother!"

Wang Erpang picked up the stick and walked towards Feng Qiang with a grim smile.

When Feng Qiang heard this, he was stunned and a surge of anger surged in his heart.

"You...what do you want to do! What right do you have to hit me with a military stick!"

This Xia He actually attacked him without saying a word!

"I didn't offend my superiors, you slandered me! You act like a thorn, who dares to confront you? Tell me, isn't that right!"

"Although we are military slaves, we cannot be treated so unfairly!"

As he spoke, Feng Qiang reached out and grabbed the other people around him, encouraging them to resist together.

A few people whose positions were not so firm seemed to be afraid of being beaten with military sticks in the future.

"Yes...yes, we saw it, he didn't offend his superiors!"

"It is indeed a false accusation! The Qin Empire has military laws that prohibit you from beating or scolding your own soldiers at will. How can you do this?!"

For a moment, the scene became a little chaotic and tense.

However, in the face of everyone's protests, Xia He showed no sign of anger.

On the contrary, he spoke to everyone calmly,

"The food, clothing and expenses in the army are clearly stipulated. How can you make such irresponsible remarks and make unreasonable demands?"

"If you don't want to leave the city to carry out the mission, that's fine, but the General has issued an order that anyone who disrupts the morale of the army or violates military orders will be killed without mercy!

After saying that, Xia He gently placed his thumb on the handle of the knife, exerted a little force, and slowly pulled the sharp blade out of the scabbard.

The blade flashing with cold light pointed directly at everyone: "Now, what else do you have to say?"

Feng Qiang, who was originally preparing to refute with great momentum, suddenly froze in place after meeting Xia He's cold and murderous eyes.

"He really dares to kill me!?"

Thinking of this, Feng Qiang's forehead was covered with cold sweat, and his legs began to tremble involuntarily. The arrogant and domineering attitude just now disappeared without a trace in an instant.

He gritted his teeth and stammered, "I...I won't dare to do it again. Please spare my life, sir!"

"Spare my life? No problem."

"It's never too late to forgive after you've beaten me."

Erpang rushed over and knocked Feng Qiang to the ground.

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