"Did you see that we didn't urge them to pay the city fee, but they all paid the money consciously?"

The convinced young soldier drank a sip of wine and asked curiously: "These copper coins must be handed over, don't you need to calculate carefully?"

"Hey, you said you have handed over and cannot fall into our own hands. So whether it is too much or too little? And the people who come in and out are all fellow villagers, don't worry about so much. Besides..." The old soldier thief stepped forward and whispered in his ear: "Our habit of guarding the city is that we can grab a handful of copper coins as subsidies when we get off work, but we can't catch too much."

The young soldier immediately looked at the basket under his feet with his eyes glowing, and whispered: "So good? Will he not be discovered?"

"Hey, otherwise you think why is our city guard so difficult to enter, and why should we implement a strict rotation system? We can share the benefits equally.

"As long as it's not too much, the boss will turn a blind eye. After all, the cost of entering the city this day is not enough for a meal. Alas, in comparison, we little soldiers are simply beggars!" The veteran was already resentful.

The recruit nodded and agreed, "Yes, a major can travel through the market with dozens of cavalry. It is really a blessing to have a territory. I don't know when I will reach that position."

"Bah, don't dream in the daytime. It's difficult for ordinary majors to support themselves. How can they have so many personal guards? You know, it's not a special situation. Majors always have to pay for money, it's simply a bottomless pit! Some officers are willing to not upgrade and don't want territory." The veteran said disdainfully.

"Huh? Then why did that major have so many personal guards, and they are all cavalry?" The recruit was puzzled.

"Hey, are you talking about Major Mark? His territory, Hetan Village, is near my hometown. Last time I went back to visit my relatives, I found that the wasteland was full of people and was booming in construction! What do you think this means? They are from a big family! Otherwise, how could he support so many people with his major's monthly salary alone?

"You know, his personal guards are full, with a total of 130 people! But there are only about 30 war horses." The veteran said flauntingly.

"I remember Major Mark seemed to be just a staff officer. How could he come from a big family to be a staff officer? You must know that the staff officer has almost no chance to make meritorious contributions!" The new recruits were very puzzled.

The veteran touched his chin and said, "It's reasonable to say that, but I think he is from a merchant family, rich and unrestrained, so he went to the local army to be a staff officer.

"It seems that he is a man in the city who is currying about his position. Otherwise, why would he, a major and staff officer stationed in the army, always run into the city?"

Speaking of this, the veteran suddenly found that the crowd entering the city had accelerated, and couldn't help but look up in confusion.

This look made him stunned because the people who were about to enter the city in the distance were actually standing on both sides.

Before the recruits could figure out what was going on, the veteran had jumped back to his original post and quickly sorted out his clothes. He also picked up the clean snow in the corner and wiped his face. Then he grabbed the gun with one hand and stood upright behind the other, looking forward seriously.

The recruit was stunned, but he was not a fool either. He immediately followed suit. In an instant, two majestic city guards appeared at the city gate.

At this time, a shout came from the city tower: "Be careful under the city, our cavalry appears in front of us!"

After a while, the sound of horse hooves hitting the ground came from afar. The veteran's face changed, and the recruits also changed. Everyone knew what would happen if they would ride horses and gallop on the dirt road full of snow? Ordinary big men would never be so anxious when they go on patrol. Could it be an emergency military situation?

Thinking of this, the two guards immediately shouted that the people at the city gate were open, and the people obviously thought of this and had been hiding far away.

As the sound of horse hooves became louder, a group of cavalry wearing imperial uniforms appeared in front of everyone one after another.

Seeing the Imperial Cavalry, the people around them looked curiously. The people from the countryside had not watched the army so closely, and returning to the village was also a capital to show off.

However, everyone finds it a bit strange. In addition to the cavalry in front, there are also a group of war horses with complete saddle reins at the back, but no one is there. Among these empty horses, there are hundreds of them with a package and a spear tied behind them.

Seeing the crowds on both sides of the city gate, the cavalry's speed immediately decreased, and changed from Mercedes-Benz to trot.

For some reason, just by slowing down, everyone suddenly felt much more relaxed. The rumbling sound just now really made people's heart beat faster.

Originally, the onlookers were still talking whispering, but after seeing the cavalry, everyone lost their voices and subconsciously lowered their heads because they felt a momentum that people dared not look directly at, and they rushed towards them.

The cavalry came to the city gate and suddenly stopped. At this moment, it was silent outside the city, but the city was lively and boiling. The phenomenon of ice and fire seemed so strange.

It’s not everyone’s fault. The eyes of the cavalry are so intimidating that they don’t speak out without saying a word, even if they move their bodies.

Moreover, not to mention ordinary people, even the two city guards are now making moves, because they have endured ten times more gaze than the people and can keep their waists straight because these cavalry are their own people.

The new recruit's body was a little trembling. Although his head was not lowered, his eyes were also wandering and he was not focused at all. The veteran seemed relatively calm, at least he could still look at these cavalrymen.

This careful look surprised him. Each cavalry hung two pots of arrows behind the saddle. The cavalry also wore a sabre around his waist and a strong bow on his back.

Judging from the shape of the wrapping on the back of the horses carrying a spear, it can be concluded that there are armor and shields inside.

This is too extravagant, right? The four types of armies are gathered together, and there are three cavalry for each person! Even the imperial guards are not so exaggerated, right? And no matter how strong these cavalry are, it is impossible to practice these four combat methods!

However, based on his experience of several border conflicts, these cavalry have the momentum of fighting out of the sea of ​​corpses and blood, and I'm afraid they really have this ability.

Among the imposing cavalry, only the major in front of him did not feel any momentum. In the sharp eyes of the veteran, he found that other cavalry uniforms covered with mud were marked with signs of private ranks, and only the cavalry in front of him had the rank of major.

Are these cavalrymen the personal guards of the major in front of them? The veteran was shocked by his idea. He roughly calculated the number of cavalrymen and found that it was about the number of squadrons.

Fully full-time personal guards? Is he another officer from a wealthy family?

"Hello, I am Zhao Hu, the staff officer of the Fifth Regiment of the Fifth Brigade of the Haibin Provincial Security Division. This is my military certificate. Where is the headquarters of the Fifth Brigade of the Security Division in this city?" Zhao Hu turned over and dismounted, handed over the certificate and asked.

The veteran did not receive Zhao Hu's ID, but glanced at him, then immediately saluted Zhao Hu and said respectfully: "Sir, go straight along the avenue. In the center of the city, where are the division and brigade headquarters? It's easy to recognize."

"Thank you." Zhao Hu nodded with a smile, rolled over the horse, and the mount had just raised its hooves and stepped forward, and the cavalry behind him also started to follow.

The Fifth Brigade of the Security Division, a middle-aged man with a strong appearance and rank of major general, said to a young man next to him: "Mark, your application has been sent to the division headquarters, but now the end of the year is approaching, and we are busy with the New Year and cannot be approved for the time being. However, I can guarantee that after the New Year, you will be bound to be your position as a captain."

"Thank you for your care and cultivation by the brigade commander." Mark said hurriedly. However, he smiled on his face, but he cursed in his heart: "Damn, if you can't get a captain position in five thousand gold coins, I'll cut you down!"

"Haha, Major Mark is so smart and capable, he will definitely make a fortune." The brigade commander laughed.

The chief of staff, logistics chief, and military police chief next to him immediately followed him to joke, it seemed that they had a good impression of Mark.

But it’s no wonder that Mark gave two thousand gold coins to the brigade commander, and the other commanders each had one thousand gold coins. You should know that in this remote countryside where there is no extra money to make, one thousand gold coins is equal to their five-month salary, so it would be strange if the impression is not good.

"You are really loving your seniors. Why don't you wait and invite your seniors to have a meal? Please be sure to appreciate your seniors." Mark said hurriedly.

While the officers were polite, a major walked in quickly and said, "Sir, a major from the Fifth Regiment is here to report."

"Reporting in? Why are there people here to report at this time? Usually new people come after the Chinese New Year." The brigade commander said in confusion.

After thinking for a while, the Chief of Staff smiled and said, "Sir, there is indeed a major staff officer in the Fifth Regiment that has not yet been reported."

The brigade commander immediately understood: "It turned out to be the major who was specially ordered to stay in the territory for a year? Haha, let him come in, and I will report to him personally."

Mark was puzzled and asked the military policeman who was the weakest among the four officials in the house, "Sir, what's going on?"

"Haha, this is also the first strange thing I have encountered in these years. When this major received the territory, he was specially ordered to stay in the territory for a year. It is not very strange to stay for a year. It is also uncommon for officers who offend the powerful and stay in the territory for the rest of their lives.
Chapter completed!