Xu Shichang read poetry and books, but was not a martial artist. For a moment, he felt a little repelled and frowned slightly.
A good man should not be a soldier, and a good man should not hammer nails. This is not only the view of literati, but also the majority of the people, who feel that the profession of a soldier is too low-level.
Especially during this period, the soldiers of the Qing court were no different from bandits and robbers in the eyes of the people.
In addition, the Yan Kingdom was in chaos and war was raging. It was very dangerous to join the army and he might die on the battlefield at any time. He did not want his only son to die on the battlefield.
He still believed that as his descendant, he should gain fame, because scholars are highly respected no matter where they are. If Xu Luowu proposed to enter politics, he would definitely not hesitate and agree immediately.
After pondering for a long time, he looked at Xu Luowu again.
"Luo Wu, do you know that you are the only heir of our generation in the Xu family. It is very dangerous to join the army, especially now, not to mention that you have no power to tie a chicken and know nothing about the art of war. How can you let dad feel at ease?"
Xu Luowu stood up from the bed with a serious look on his face.
"Dad, I am serious. I have never been so serious in my life."
Xu Shichang was caught in a difficult decision-making situation. If he, the second-generation ancestor of his son, really joined the army, he would die, but in the face of his request, he could not refuse easily. In the end, he still doted on his only son too much. .
"Luowu, if you want to join the army, you have to convince me and give me a reason!"
Xu Luowu knew that Xu Shichang was testing him, and if he couldn't convince him, he would never support him.
"Dad, the Qing Dynasty has exhausted its power, and it will definitely be over within three years at most."
Xu Shichang's expression changed, he carefully looked at the position of the door, and quickly reminded him.
"Luo Wu, don't say this nonsense."
Xu Luowu disagreed.
"Dad, I'm just discussing the matter. I believe you also know in your heart that the Qing court is terminally ill and there is no cure. I am a Yanguo person. I can't just watch my country and my clan in danger. I must do something Order something. Everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world."
"You are also very aware of the situation in our Northeast. The Dongyi people and Lao Maozi are eyeing this. This is the territory of our Yan country, but they forcefully occupy our land, burn, kill and loot on our territory. They do all kinds of evil and countless compatriots have suffered miserably. They bully.”
"Nowadays, there are constant turmoils. Once the Qing Dynasty is destroyed, warlords will inevitably divide various places. Our Xu family also needs an army."
"The geographical conditions of the Northeast are unique, and your reforms in the past two years have begun to bear fruit. We must occupy this place. The situation inside the pass is too complicated to enter."
"Dad, Zai Feng has taken the position, and Uncle Yuan Shikai has gone back to Xianfu's house. As the governor of the Northeast, Zai Feng will never let you continue to sit down. After all, your relationship with Uncle Yuan is so close, and the Regent will never allow it. If you continue to serve as the governor of the Northeast, I predict that you will be transferred out of the Northeast in three months at most. We must seize the time."
After Xu Shichang heard this, he was extremely shocked, but also extremely pleased. His son had really changed. He was no longer the second-generation ancestor he had been before. After a fall, he had an enlightenment. This must be the case. He sighed in his heart that his ancestors had manifested themselves.
"Luo Wu, it seems that you have really grown up, but joining the army is not a child's play? You have never been to a military camp, how can you lead an army?"
Xu Luowu said with confidence.
"Dad, I understand what you mean. I don't want to go to the military camp. The soldiers in the patrol camp cannot be called soldiers at all, let alone these people are a mixed bag. I plan to form a new army."
Xu Shichang was startled and frowned slightly, thinking thoughtfully.
"You said you wanted to join the army, and I also wanted to let you try it out in Wang Huaiqing's military camp. I have a lot of kindness to him. If you go there, he can't treat you badly, and I also trust him very much."
Xu Luowu was extremely determined.
"Dad, although Wang Huaiqing is your confidant, no one under him dares to guarantee it. What's more, the Qing court's army is rotten to the core. It is hopeless. Its combat effectiveness is not much better than those bandits. Such an army cannot be saved at all. useless."
Xu Shichang glanced at him angrily.
"You have never been to a military camp and yet you dare to say such outrageous things. Do you really think that the soldiers in our patrol camp are just decorations?"
After all, he is also the governor of the Northeast, with military and political power in one body. The soldiers in the patrol camp are also his people. His subordinates are said to be so bad, and his face is not good.
"Dad, I can make a bet with you. Within a year at most, I guarantee that with the same number of people in this team, no army in the Qing court will be my opponent. We will see what happens in a year."
Xu Shichang couldn't help laughing.
"It seems I haven't promised you yet, right?"
Xu Luowu's eyes flickered a few times and he said firmly.
"Dad, I have never begged you since I was a child. This time, I am begging you. You must help me. Give me one year to prove myself. After one year, if I have not improved at all, , from now on I will do whatever you ask me to do.”
When Xu Shichang heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up.
"good!"
Xu Luowu's eyes flashed with joy. It seemed that Xu Shichang really loved his only son.
"Dad, I need money to form a new army, as well as a camp. In addition, I need publicity and assistance from the patrol camp. I hope you can lend me some soldiers in the early stage. As for the camp, I want it to be not far outside Fengtian City."
Xu Shichang hesitated for a moment and then agreed. Xu Luowu had been the second generation ancestor for so many years. Now he had changed his ways and devoted himself to serving the country. He had no reason not to support it. Deep in his heart, he also hated Dongyi and Lao Maozi. .
"Your father and I have also saved a lot of money over the years. We also have a lot of real estate titles in the imperial capital, and your mother has also saved some money. I will have someone send you some money tomorrow. You can use it first, and I will send it to you later. Send the rest of the money.”
"As for the Northeast Finance Department, I will also tell them that after the recruitment of your new army is completed, no one will pay you a salary of eight silver dollars every month. As for the camp, I will approve it later, and you can go directly there. As for If you borrow soldiers, you go to Wang Huaiqing, he will obey your arrangements, and tomorrow I will issue an order for you to take office."
With everything ready, Xu Luowu began to write down some tutorials from his previous life. These things were not his greatest confidence. His biggest trump card was the standard system for a time traveler.
He also awakened the system, but this system is a little different. It only provides exchange items, and even physical objects cannot be exchanged. It can only be exchanged for manufacturing blueprints or some formulas, and has no other functions.
