Chapter 355 Chapter 357 Robbery
The officer who claimed to be the director of the Military Research Institute tried hard to put on a friendly expression, but his words were not very kind. Ning Qingyun remained silent.
He collected all the keys to leave the secret realm and found the exit according to the instructions on the map. However, he did not expect that he would be blocked by the army as soon as he left the secret realm.
Faced with the army armed with live ammunition and in neat uniforms, although he was anxious, he had to see what they meant.
In addition to Yunshan Zeng Jing's group, there were two other groups of people following Ning Qingyun and his group. They were also surrounded by the army.
"What? Do you want to break the rules? These are the people sent by our Wang family. What do you mean by surrounding them?" An old man with a cane walked up to the group of people that Ning Qingyun didn't recognize, grabbed the leader and said.
"Old commander, no matter who sent them in, at this time, we should put national interests first, don't you think?" An officer here said with a smile.
"Let's not talk about national justice for now. We didn't want to send anyone in at the beginning, but you guys forced the quota on us. Before entering the secret realm, we agreed that whichever family sent someone in would own the things brought out. Do you want to go back on your word now?" Old Mr. Wang said, tapping the ground with his cane.
"Of course not, but we must understand clearly what happened in the secret realm. As for the things they brought out, of course they belong to them. We officially protect the personal safety and property safety of every citizen." The officer looked at the things in the hands and arms of these people who had just left the secret realm, and said meaningfully.
Although the officer did not say it explicitly, everyone present could understand the meaning of his words.
The Yunwu Secret Realm has been inaccessible since its discovery. Especially according to the early survey reports, the secret realm is full of dangers and the mortality rate is very high. Although everyone is very envious of the resources in the secret realm, they dare not act rashly. Those sent in by the major families are all unappreciated collateral descendants or vassals who have close relationships with them.
What the military meant by this statement is clearly poaching. Regardless of whether those people entered the secret realm voluntarily or were forced, now that they have come out with the treasure, they have the freedom to make new choices. This is the official guarantee.
"Dayong, your mother and wife are waiting for you at the old house. They will be very happy to see you later. Let's go back first." Old Master Wang said very naturally as he looked at the young man he had just held.
"Everyone who came out of the secret realm today is a heroic man who has both ability and luck. Those who are willing to join the army will be immediately awarded the lowest rank of battalion commander. Your family members will enjoy the treatment of military dependents and can live in the military dependents compound." The officer raised his voice and said to everyone, okay, this is not a hint, this is a blatant robbery.
Old Master Wang and the other patriarchs of the aristocratic families who came over turned pale with anger.
Wang Dayong, who was tall and straight with a simple and honest face, immediately grinned, "Grandpa, you know, I have dreamed of joining the army since I was a child, but I have never been able to do so. I cannot miss this opportunity today."
"Dayong, you'd better think it over carefully. In this world, connections and background are important at all times. The military is very complicated. Having only a rank but no position is nothing. You don't have the support of your family, so don't regret it when the time comes." Old Master Wang's face turned cold and he said threateningly.
"Having a military rank is enough. As long as you are not a waste, the army will not waste talents. As for the background you mentioned, there will always be one." Wang Dayong showed a bright smile on his fairly upright face and stood behind the officer without hesitation.
"Lead a team to the Wang family to pick up Wang Dayong's family and arrange accommodation for them immediately." The officer ordered the adjutant beside him.
"Yes, Chief." The adjutant took the order and left.
Wang Dayong had already clearly chosen a side, so Grandpa Wang had to mobilize other people. At the same time, the old man of the Gong family and the old man of the Ye family also made promises to the people sent by their families. In the end, no one knew what promises these people received from the aristocratic families. Except for Wang Dayong, no one else joined the army.
This time it was the officer's turn to feel unhappy. He never expected that the army, with such generous conditions offered, could not attract those people.
Ning Qingyun, who was invited to visit the military headquarters, asked a little stiffly, "Although I am just a civilian, I also have personal freedom. What law do you base this on for no reason?"
"Uh..." Xu Xiwei, director of the Military Research Institute, was speechless for a moment.
The old head of the Ning family rushed over after hearing the news that the military was snatching people and resources, and just happened to see Xu Xiwei and Ning Qingyun standing together.
"Director Xu, what do you want to do? Qingyun is the direct descendant of my Ning family, my grandson. It's fine if you want to snatch people from outsiders, but you even want to snatch my own grandson. Isn't that too much?" Ning Qingyun's grandfather, the energetic old man of the Ning family, glared at Xu Xiwei who stopped Ning Qingyun.
"Look at what you said. What happened to your grandson? He was sent to such a dangerous secret place. Aren't you so anxious just because of the things he brought out?" Xu Xiwei sneered unceremoniously.
"He is a member of our Ning family. The things he brought out should of course belong to our Ning family. You came here in such a hurry to snatch him away. Humph, what are you thinking? Don't you think others don't know?" The old man of the Ning family knocked the ground hard with the cane in his hand, making a loud thump.
"The military protects the personal safety and property freedom of every citizen. Ning Qingyun is a talent that our Minister Yan has been paying attention to for a long time. We will not allow anyone to use the name of relatives to morally blackmail and rob him of his private property. Ning Qingyun, if you are willing to join the army, at least at the regimental level. With such a high starting point, coupled with your excellent talent, it will be just a matter of time before you can rise to a high position." Xu Xiwei ignored Grandpa Ning and turned to Ning Qingyun and promised.
"He wants to rise to a high position, but with this kind of empty promises and big promises, he can only fool children who have never seen the world. There are a lot of young talents at the regimental level in the army, but how many of them can rise to a high position? Qingyun, don't be deceived by his sweet words. Once you join the army, you are a member of the army. Obeying orders is an iron rule. How can you be free to do what you want?" The old man of the Ning family is indeed an old fox. He grasped the pain in Ning Qingyun's heart with just one sentence.
(End of this chapter)
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