After they were safely away, Yun Zhourong finally breathed a sigh of relief and patted her chest. "Phew, that was really scary."
"Well done." Ji Minxiu patted her head and praised her.
For Yun Zhourong, remaining calm under pressure is already a significant improvement.
"Hmm... all thanks to Lady Snow Fairy's makeup skills."
Looking into the man's gentle eyes, Yun Zhourong couldn't help but blush slightly, her heart racing uncontrollably, and she quickly lowered her head.
She looked like a fluffy kitten, which almost melted Ji Minxiu's heart.
I think the little girl is just so adorable.
So, she softened her voice and said, "If you're interested, I'll teach you later."
"Okay, okay!" Yun Zhourong nodded repeatedly.
As a woman, she naturally loves beauty, not only because of the magic of makeup, but also because she wants to become more beautiful.
Afterwards, the two found an open space and flew their helicopter to their destination.
They didn't have maps, so it was hard for them to find their way on the ground. But from the sky, all they had to do was turn on a compass and fly southwest.
It was already five or six in the morning, and the sky was just beginning to lighten.
Looking down from the helicopter, all I saw was a vast expanse of silver-white snow, an incredibly magnificent sight.
Although it wasn't her first time riding in a helicopter, Yun Zhourong had been feeling very unsettled these past few days, always feeling that flying into the sky was too unreal.
The Yazhou military base is very close; a helicopter can reach it in less than half an hour.
From afar, the location of the military headquarters came into view.
“Lord Snow Demon, look, there really isn’t anyone here.” Yun Zhourong pointed down and frowned. “This is a training ground; there should be people training here.”
Upon hearing this, Ji Minxiu couldn't help but laugh and say, "Don't you think about what time it is? Isn't it a bit early to start training at this hour?"
"Ah, right!" Yun Zhourong realized that it was only a little past six in the morning, and everyone was probably still asleep.
She blushed involuntarily, feeling extremely embarrassed.
"Alright, we're here. Let's go downstairs." Seeing her embarrassed look, Ji Minxiu didn't dare tease her anymore.
The little girl is really too thin-skinned.
After finding a place to store the helicopter, the two did not go to the military headquarters immediately, but instead found a breakfast stall nearby to eat.
Then, I inquired about the situation.
"Hey, the snow has been falling for half a year, and the army's supplies have been cut off for half a year. No food, no water, and no pay. Who could stand it? They all ran away long ago."
The old man selling breakfast was also quite talkative. Since there weren't many customers, he simply sat down next to them and started chatting. "But what brings you here to see the army?"
"What did you say? They all ran away?" Yun Zhourong immediately became anxious.
They came here to get help; if no one comes, wouldn't their trip have been in vain?
"Desertion is a capital offense. They should just be out of the army, but still around here, right?" Ji Minxiu asked calmly.
"Yes, this young master is right. All the soldiers in those armies have been hired."
The old man nodded and said, "After all, merchants often come here and need to move goods and such. Soldiers are physically strong, so they are very suitable."
"Phew, I see."
Upon hearing this, Yun Zhourong breathed a sigh of relief, then said with a hint of resentment, "Uncle, you've said everything, don't take your breath away."
"Haha, you little girl, you've got quite a temper." The old man chuckled, amused by her quirky and mischievous manner.
Ji Minxiu smiled slightly before continuing, "Uncle, what should I do if I want to hire soldiers?"
"Look, there's a job posting over there. See how much you're willing to offer and how many people you need, then just post the job posting." The old man pointed to a stone wall in front of the military headquarters.
"Okay, I understand, thank you." Ji Minxiu nodded, then paused and asked, "So, do these soldiers take on any kind of work?"
Upon hearing this, the old man's expression suddenly turned serious, and he said in a low voice, "Some things are hard to say, young master, please don't ask any more questions."
"Understood, thank you." Ji Minxiu understood and put down the loose silver to express his gratitude.
He gave a lot more than he was willing to accept, but the two men eventually persuaded him to take it. After that, the old man thanked them profusely and bowed several times.
After that, the two focused on eating.
When the time was almost up, I took the completed employment form and pasted it up.
As soon as it got light, a number of men began to head to the hiring list, and when they saw Ji Minxiu's hiring list, there was an uproar.
The main problem is that the price he offered was simply too high.
Is this for real or fake?
"Definitely, who would dare to falsify the hiring list?"
"But isn't five qian of silver a day too much?"
"And it includes all the food and lodging!"
"..."
Soon, more and more soldiers came to wait to be hired, numbering nearly a hundred.
Seeing this, Ji Minxiu and Yun Zhourong walked over together.
"You're the one we hired?"
At a glance, the soldiers could see the extraordinary aura emanating from Ji Minxiu, whose entire body was brimming with explosive power.
“That’s right, I need a hundred people. There will be a reward after the job is done. Those who are willing can come and sign a contract.” Ji Minxiu said very directly.
"Yes, yes, we're willing!" Upon hearing this, the soldiers stepped forward to sign up without any hesitation.
Anyone who doesn't go is a fool.
You should know that in the Dasheng Dynasty, working in town for a month would only earn you one tael of silver, so this is five qian of silver a day. How could that not be tempting!
"I wonder if you... need any other manpower?"
At this moment, a man with a broken leg slowly walked over on crutches and asked, "I can help with odd jobs, and I don't need high wages, just a meal will do."
"Just because I said my surname is Yang Sen, you think you're some kind of coach? You're nothing but a cripple with a broken leg. Who wants a burden like you!"
Upon seeing him, the soldiers all mocked him with disdain.
"Instructor?"
Ji Minxiu, however, became interested and asked, "So you were an instructor before?"
"Yeah, but now that his leg's broken, he's useless anyway," a soldier nearby continued to mock.
“But that’s all in the past. Now I’m just an old, weak, and disabled soldier,” Yang Sen said with a bitter expression.
"Are you still a member of the military, or are you a free agent?" Ji Minxiu asked, his gaze fixed on him.
"I am a free man; my military status has been revoked," Yang Sen stated truthfully.
"Young master, he's a cripple now, why are you asking so many questions?" The soldiers narrating the scene looked disgusted.
"Good, good, very good."
To everyone's surprise, Ji Minxiu smiled and clapped his hands, saying, "I'll accept it, but you'll need to wait for me here for a few days. I'll definitely come to pick you up then. Take this money for now."
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