In the third year of King Zhuangxiang of Qin, in the fifth month.
Prince Zichu of Qin, who had only been on the throne for three years, died in a fit of rage after Lord Xinling of Wei led a coalition of five states to defeat the Qin army. His son Zheng then ascended the throne to succeed him.
His son, Ying Zheng, was thirteen years old. At a time when the ruler was young and the state was in turmoil, in order to stabilize the Qin court, he honored the Prime Minister, Marquis Wenxin, Lü Buwei, as his uncle. Thus, he took control of the government, and the new ruler, Ying Zheng, was like a puppet.
July of the same year.
Lord Xinling's attack on Qin left the Qin army depleted, prompting Chancellor Lü Buwei to order an expansion of the army by 200,000 to prepare for the invasion of other states that were eyeing Qin with predatory intent.
Years of war had left the Qin Dynasty with a shortage of men, making recruitment extremely difficult. Lü Buwei made a decisive move, ordering the recruitment criteria to be lowered so that anyone who was twelve years old or older and not an only child could be conscripted.
Longxi Commandery is the place where the Qin Dynasty rose to power. Countless Qin people shed their blood to bring about the powerful Qin Dynasty of today, and it naturally became one of the main places for the Qin Dynasty to recruit soldiers.
In an unknown mountain village, the sound of horses' hooves suddenly shattered the peaceful atmosphere, and the villagers appeared somewhat flustered.
"Sigh, is it going to be war again?" The village head sighed upon hearing the news and immediately gathered the villagers to rush to the village entrance.
At the village entrance, three Qin soldiers on tall horses had been waiting for a long time.
"Village head of Kaoshan Village pays respects to the elite warriors of Great Qin!" The village head bowed and cautiously inquired, "May I ask what brings you three elite warriors here?"
The Qin army sergeant, who was leading the troops, solemnly announced: "By order of the King, soldiers are to be recruited to expand the army. Kaoshan Village needs to enlist twelve men!"
"Anyone who is twelve years of age or older and is not an only child must enlist in the military!"
These words drew gasps of surprise from the onlookers, for such recruitment conditions had never been seen before!
The eligible boys trembled uncontrollably, their eyes filled with terror, except for one handsome boy mixed in with the crowd, whose face showed a burning desire.
The boy stood ramrod straight, with broad shoulders and a narrow waist, towering half a head above the other boys around him, like a crane among chickens.
What others don't know is that the boy's soul comes from the 21st century and traveled here three years ago, taking over the body of this boy named "Evil Husband".
When he learned that he had transmigrated to the Qin Dynasty, he was extremely excited. After all, the Qin Dynasty was known as the era when it was easiest for transmigrators to rise to prominence. As long as one could achieve military merits, wealth, honor, and high rank were within easy reach.
He thought he would awaken a cheat ability like the protagonists in novels, dominating all sides and becoming a high-ranking official, but reality gave him a harsh slap in the face.
Not only did his cheat ability not appear, but his parents in this life also died from a minor cold. From that moment on, he became completely aware that surviving in this era was not as simple as he had thought.
Fortunately, he was a special forces soldier in his previous life, and he had a strong will. With the knowledge he learned in the military, he used herbs, set traps to hunt, and received help from the kind villagers, which allowed him to survive.
After struggling through his first year in this world, he accidentally discovered that his strength had increased dramatically. After careful calculation, he found that his strength had increased by more than 300 jin.
Furthermore, he discovered that it wasn't simply a matter of increased strength, but rather an overall improvement in his physical fitness!
He was overjoyed. In this era of cold weapons, most people were starving, and chronic malnutrition had left them physically weak. His sudden increase of 300 pounds of strength, combined with the skills he had honed in the military in his previous life, meant he was sure to make a name for himself in the army.
He had had enough of this miserable life and wanted to join the army to improve his life, but the village head refused because he was under fifteen and could not join the army.
He was only eleven years old that year, and could only suppress his excitement and wait patiently. He didn't even bother to find out why his power had suddenly increased, assuming it was due to his predecessor's innate divine power or the anomaly brought about by his transmigration.
After much anticipation, the second year passed smoothly, and his strength increased by another 300 jin!
In the third year, unsurprisingly, his strength increased by another 300 jin...
The sudden increase in power brought about a dramatic change in his life. By hunting wild beasts in the mountains, he became the richest man in Kaoshan Village and lived a very comfortable life. The villagers who took care of him also benefited greatly.
Even so, it did not diminish his desire to join the army; on the contrary, it intensified, and he even considered falsifying his age.
But unexpectedly, the day I had been looking forward to arrived quietly!
His excited appearance was noticed by the Qin soldier's squad leader, who, out of curiosity, asked, "Boy, why aren't you afraid?"
Years of war and turmoil meant that most of those who enlisted died on the battlefield. Even those who were lucky enough to return were often missing limbs. Therefore, the mere mention of recruiting soldiers would send shivers down the spines of even the most dignified men, let alone these young men.
Having served in the army for four years, he had never seen anyone as agitated as the wicked man, and he almost thought he was hallucinating!
The villagers all sighed. Everyone in Kaoshan Village knew about this kid's 'dream,' and now that the recruitment drive had actually started, how could they not worry about him?
The battlefield is not a game; the enemy will not hold back just because you are a child!
The village head tried to dissuade the wicked husband by giving him meaningful glances, but the man ignored him completely, grumbling like a wronged woman, "Sir, I've been waiting for this day... for so long!"
"Young villain, pay your respects to the elite warriors of Qin!" The villain approached, cupped his hands in greeting, and laughed, "I joined the army simply to strive for a bright future, to be ennobled and appointed as a general!"
Upon hearing this, the sergeant gasped, his eyes revealing undisguised admiration for the wicked man, and laughed loudly, "You're not bad, kid! This is how a true Qin man should be!"
"How old are you? Do you have any other brothers?"
The wicked man shook his head, his face calm and collected, and said, "I am thirteen years old, both my parents are dead, and I am the only one left in the family."
this....
The corporal hesitated for a moment, then said, "Kid, the battlefield is dangerous. If you die..."
"A true man born in chaotic times should wield a three-foot Qin sword and achieve unparalleled feats!" The wicked man stared calmly at the Qin soldier captain and said, word by word, "If a dignified man chooses to live a mediocre life, wouldn't that be a waste of his existence?"
The sergeant pondered for a moment, then chuckled and said, "You're a good-looking guy, and you speak in a very refined manner. How come you have such a name as 'Evil Husband'?"
"Since you have such ambition, then I, the sergeant, will grant your request!"
Upon hearing this, the wicked man was overjoyed and immediately began to flatter him, "Sergeant, you're a true hero! My admiration for you is as boundless as a surging river..."
"Alright, alright!" A hint of embarrassment flashed across the sergeant's rough, dark face. He quickly raised his hand to stop the scoundrel, inwardly cursing the kid for being so shameless and changing his mind so quickly.
The village head sighed, seeing that the situation was beyond redemption, and immediately spoke up to make the villain more memorable, "Ruishi, you may not know this, but don't let the villain's young age fool you, he has superhuman strength!"
“Our Kaoshan Village suffered a snow disaster before the Lunar New Year. A huge tiger in the mountains came down from the mountain and entered the village because it was starving. If it weren’t for the wicked man who killed it, many lives would have been lost!” The village headman looked terrified as he spoke of this incident.
"Oh?" The sergeant's eyes flashed, and he said in a deep voice, "If you have any evidence, bring it over quickly. It will be of great benefit to you after you join the army!"
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