If she tests the Wagangzhai people and finds them to be skilled enough to qualify for enlistment, they will still need to be vetted. Her grandfather has special privileges, but only if he vouches for these people. She doesn't even know their personalities, so how could she expect her grandfather to take responsibility for her choices?
Zhuge Qianxing assured him, "I will use my privileges."
He wasn't just content to stay in his own little world; he also had connections at the higher levels, so he could easily vouch for a few people.
Zhu Fanfan was speechless, looking at Zhuge Qianxing with great helplessness: "Grandpa Zhuge, the rules of the military are different from the rules of your Dragon Group. We have set rules that even the Heavenly King himself has to follow. You guys can make way for any talent. If it were my grandfather, he would vouch for a stranger and feel guilty if that person made a mistake in the future, even if it wasn't his responsibility."
So don't apply the Dragon Group's rules to the military. No matter what they promise, they will take responsibility if something goes wrong. Even if everyone says it was an accident and not his fault, he still can't get over it in his heart. She sometimes thinks this sense of responsibility is a bit old-fashioned, but everyone is sticking to it. The only thing she can do is to solve her own problems and try not to bother her elders as much as possible.
Zhuge Qianxing disagreed: "Your grandfather and the others were just too rule-abiding. Sometimes you have to be flexible."
Don't be rigid in everything you do, that's so boring. Being inflexible is just being pedantic. Isn't it great that the Dragon Group can adapt to changing circumstances and achieve their goals without harming others?
Seeing that the two were about to argue, the witch doctor immediately interjected: "Don't fight over this. We just want to make an exception and give you a chance to sign up now. It's not about using special privileges to get into the army."
He was getting old and his reactions were a bit slow. Seeing that the two were about to start arguing, the witch doctor quickly came over to stop them. He had just heard from people down the mountain how prestigious it was to join the army, and he wanted to give his descendants a better arrangement before he died. Now that the time for enlisting had passed, they just wanted a way to give them a chance to join the army.
After hearing this, Zhu Fanfan did not refute it: "It's simple to join the army. As long as you have a clean family background, are young and strong, and have not committed any crimes, you can join."
Now other countries are eyeing them covetously, all wanting a piece of their territory. If they want to have a voice, they need a nationwide conscription system, where everyone can go to the battlefield to fight the enemy at any time. Relatively speaking, the requirements are quite lenient; as long as you want to join the army and pass the requirements, you can basically do it.
Zhuge Qianxing winked at Zhu Fanfan: "It's not time to register for the army yet. Why don't you ask your grandfather if he can give you a few spots?"
Zhu Jiabao had initially wanted to recruit a few people from the army, but the people of Wagangzhai were quite powerful and he didn't want to be constrained. The army also had many talented people, so he didn't care about losing a few promising talents. This time, Fanfan is going to give her grandfather the opportunity, and Zhu Jiabao will be very happy.
Zhu Fanfan thought for a moment and replied, "I'll call my grandpa and see what he says."
The witch doctor was relieved and began to chat enthusiastically with Zhuge Qianxing, with Zhu Fanfan and Haibu keeping him company. The two old people talked happily, and when Zhu Fanfan asked questions, Haibu answered them without hesitation.
After finishing their meal, Zhuge Qianxing, still drunk, took his leave. Zhu Fanfan let him lie on Xue Dao's back and take him away. The witch doctor was also drunk, waving goodbye and smiling so enthusiastically at the pillar that he almost hugged it and poured out his heart. Zhuge Qianxing, also drunk, clung to Xue Dao's neck and wouldn't let go, still saying he was reluctant to part with the witch doctor. Seeing this, the two young people quickly separated them, some going back to their houses and others leaving the forest.
After the man left, the shaman's face immediately regained its clarity. He took Haibu to the ancestral hall and asked directly, "You don't approve of the people from our village joining the army?"
At the dinner table, Haibu barely paid any attention to them except when talking to the little girl. In the village, Haibu's status was above his, so it would be abnormal if he didn't participate. Besides, his final decision still rested with Haibu, so he dared not make any promises.
Haibu stated his opinion directly: "We're living here peacefully, why should we move? Just for that ridiculous dream, we're going to disband the village?"
The witch doctor did not refute, but simply said, "That young girl today had an air of nobility about her; she must be from a high-ranking official's family or a wealthy and noble one. She has no chance of staying here; you are not destined to be with her."
Haibu just looked at the witch doctor without saying anything. The witch doctor couldn't hold back any longer: "That girl has a very strong personality. She is not someone who will compromise easily. Moreover, she doesn't have a marriage line."
Haibu didn't believe it: "You have a way to make the marriage line on her body grow."
The witch doctor shook his head: "I can't do it. She has many suitors, and all her marriage prospects have been severed. It was her own magnetic field that cut them off. I can't help it."
If it were just a matter of fate, he could still think of a way to help. But that girl was clearly rejecting marriage, and no one could help her, especially since she was quite determined, making it even more difficult.
Haibu didn't dwell on it and asked a question: "Is she a member of the Dragon Group?"
The witch doctor was speechless for a moment. The girl was so protective of the military that she was clearly someone from the military: "She has connections with the Dragon Group and will eventually stay with the Dragon Group."
Meanwhile, Zhuge Qianxing, who had just emerged from the forest, immediately dismounted and walked steadily, complaining, "From now on, I'll have Xue Dao run slower; it's so bumpy."
How could he possibly get drunk from that little bit of alcohol? He deliberately got the witch doctor drunk to trick him into talking. He was perfectly sober the whole time. This wolf was no good at all; it made him feel like he was going to throw up. He didn't know how Fanfan could ride it so far without getting hurt.
Zhu Fanfan glanced at Xue Dao without saying a word. When she rode Xue Dao, she felt incredibly comfortable, being all chubby. Although the speed was fast, it wasn't bumpy at all. Sometimes when she lost her balance, Xue Dao would balance her. It must be that Xue Dao didn't like her and was doing it on purpose.
Zhuge Qianxing asked, "You've been unhappy, what's wrong?"
Zhu Fanfan said with some sadness, "I promised Grandpa I would teach these people a lesson, but I haven't done it yet."
Zhuge Qianxing: ...You stole the High Priest's soul, isn't that a lesson enough?
When they arrived in town, Zhu Fanfan called her grandfather and told him what had happened. Zhu Jiabao remained silent for a long time.
Zhu Fanfan was unhappy: "Grandpa, why are you so quiet? Is someone next to you?"
Zhu Jiabao was somewhat speechless: "Girl, I've been wondering if you're just blessed with good fortune these past two missions. What seemed like dangerous missions turned out to be just a cleanup for you. I don't know what to say. Take a look at the people there and see what their qualifications are. I'll contact the leaders of the garrison here and we'll meet up as soon as possible."
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