"Don't hit me, I'm just a watchdog!" A skinny man dodged and weaved through the crowd, shouting incessantly, but he couldn't escape the chaos. He even observed the situation, occasionally shoving some people and causing them to be knocked over by others.
Of course, there were also those who actually watched the show and got caught and beaten up.
Several people simply lay down on the ground and pretended to faint.
"Manager Zhang, let me show you a set of staff techniques. See if it's up to standard. The guards also use military batons." Some people dodged the chaotic crowd and started twirling a staff.
Although Wang Han's words were simply about skill, different people had different interpretations. Several martial artists immediately thought of fighting ability, since they needed a bodyguard, not a steward.
Some people believe that what Wang Han wanted was competence and that he should try his best to show his cleverness. After all, who would dare to cause trouble in the General's Mansion? The guards were mostly just running errands.
Some even believe that intelligence and knowledge are what's needed—either to be refined and elegant on the sidelines, or to command in a chaotic crowd, and some even to direct people into formations. Since it's a trip to the General's Mansion, those with some knowledge will definitely have an advantage and a greater chance of being promoted.
Some even believe that it's about showing off, or about pleasing people, so they put on a show of their skills or perform acrobatic tricks.
"This..." Looking at the chaotic crowd in the street outside the gate, and then at the stick-wielding and acrobatic performers, Manager Zhang was stunned. He wanted to stop them, but hesitated. What exactly did Wang Han mean by "based on skill"? Was it really based on martial arts?
The general didn't order the waiter to stop the noise, which probably meant he approved of this method. In the end, the shopkeeper didn't stop them.
"General, a fight has broken out outside." Inside the clinic, Zhou Fu said to Wang Han, hearing the sounds of beatings and cries of pain outside.
"Let them fight. It'll be good for you to take care of a couple more wounded soldiers, practice your skills, and treat their injuries," Wang Han said calmly, as if what was happening outside had nothing to do with him.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Fu rolled his eyes. Is this how you give someone practice on?
"What's going on?" The chaotic beating naturally attracted more and more attention.
"The Divine Martial General is recruiting bodyguards, and the selection criteria are based solely on ability; whoever wins the fight will be chosen." Upon hearing this, some people who dared not participate spoke up.
"The Divine Might General's Mansion is recruiting guards." Upon hearing this, some who considered themselves to be quite skilled immediately rushed into the crowd.
Some people, eager for a good show, have already started spreading the word, and people are rushing over from other streets to join the fray, some even coming as a family.
The situation gradually got worse.
The chaotic brawl escalated, starting with a few hundred people and gradually growing to over a thousand. Then it spread across the entire street, even involving the spectators. There were also many people fighting in the building across the street.
"What's going on? Why are they fighting so fiercely?" The commotion naturally attracted more people. One of the burly men grabbed one of the fighters and asked.
"The Divine Might General's Mansion is recruiting guards. They say it's based on ability, and only the last few people left on this street will be selected." Upon seeing this burly man, the man being grabbed immediately felt a bit scared and spoke honestly.
"Bang!" Upon hearing this, the burly man immediately punched the man, then shouted to his companions behind him, "Brothers, let's go! Our chance to learn martial arts has come. Whether we can soar to the sky depends on this. If we win, we can go to the Divine Martial General's Mansion."
After saying that, the big man rushed into the chaotic city streets.
"Go!" Upon hearing this, the big man and his companions raised their fists and rushed into the street.
"Quick, go home and call Baodi."
"Brother, let's join in too. Maybe we can take advantage of the chaos."
"The Divine Martial General's Mansion is recruiting guards. I'm planning to buy a precious sword to seek a better future at the Divine Might General's Mansion. This is a good opportunity to compete for it. With my skills, I'm sure I can survive until the end. Not only might I be able to keep my family's heirloom sword, but I'll also have a chance to make a name for myself." On the street, a man with a blue birthmark on his face thought for a moment, then grabbed the precious sword and rushed into the chaotic crowd.
He went to the mansion of the Divine Martial General to seek a way out. Now that the Divine Might General has taken office, he is at the height of his power and will surely lead troops into battle in the future. Isn't this the best opportunity for him?
As the burly man shouted, more people learned what was happening. Immediately, many more people rolled up their sleeves and rushed into the chaotic street.
"What's going on? Stop it!" A fight breaking out in the whole street quickly alerted the authorities, and a large number of constables and even soldiers rushed over.
"The Divine Might General's Mansion is recruiting guards; you can go if you win the battle."
"The Divine General is recruiting capable people and will promote them. Those who are capable enough to stand at the end of this street will receive the General's promotion."
"The Divine Might General is recruiting a deputy general. Whoever stands until the end will become the Divine Might General's deputy general."
"The Divine General is seeking an adopted son."
Amid the chaotic crowd, all sorts of opinions were circulating.
"Damn it, if I could become the deputy general of the Divine Might General, why would I be a mere constable? I'd be set for life! Brothers, put down your weapons, roll up your sleeves, and get to work!" Upon hearing that he could become the deputy general of the Divine Might General, a constable who had arrived with dozens of guards threw down his sword, took off his hat, rolled up his sleeves, and called to his men to rush into the crowd and join them.
"The Divine Might General is recruiting guards! Ten years of service as constables can't compare to half a year as a guard at the Divine Might General's mansion." On the other side, two constables, upon hearing that the Divine Might General's mansion was recruiting guards, also dropped their knives and rushed in. The other constables who came with them were stunned, and some soldiers even formed a formation and rushed in.
"This is just recruiting guards. If they were recruiting disciples, the whole city would be a bloodbath!" Looking at the chaotic crowd and listening to the sounds of fists hitting flesh, Manager Zhang, hiding inside the shop, thought to himself speechlessly. However, if they were really recruiting disciples, he felt he might immediately grab his knife and go for it.
"General, isn't it too chaotic outside? Even the soldiers and constables have gotten involved. If this continues, I'm afraid more people will die." Inside the clinic, Zhou Fu, who had been secretly watching the commotion outside, saw constables and soldiers fighting in the crowd, with the fight even reaching the rooftops. He quickly said to Wang Han, "General, you'd better stop them right away!"
"I was distracted just now, and I really should have stopped them." Wang Han nodded, got up, and walked out of the shop. He had actually been using his mental energy to observe the chaotic street and had secretly saved someone who was almost dead.
Although events unfolded unexpectedly, the outcome inadvertently pleased him, so Wang Han didn't intervene in time. Now, he had observed enough. Wang Han not only assessed his abilities but also roughly analyzed his character.
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