"Tongxi."

Seeing Commander Wu's smiling face, Zhang Qi knew that it must have been assessed for military merit.

Military merit is a good thing, not only related to the promotion of positions in the army, but also can be used to exchange money, land and even some spiritual exercises.

Because of this, it is extremely difficult to obtain military merits.

The predecessor had been serving on the Great Wall of the border for half a year, but because he did not participate in the battle, he did not get a single military achievement.

"We've done a great job this time."

Wang Changxin touched the scar on his neck, and said with some emotion: "The ancients said that blessings and misfortunes depend on each other, let's be regarded as a blessing in disguise." ”

Originally, the task of capturing the inurong captives on the grassland should have been done by the scouts in the army. He was just a military commander guarding the beacon tower, and this kind of mission to go deep behind enemy lines would not be his turn at all.

As a result, he was calculated and ordered by the centurion.

Fortunately, he was well prepared, and fortunately he brought Zhang Qi, a small soldier, otherwise, he would have died on the vast prairie outside.

Subsequently.

Wang Changxin told Zhang Qi about the process of meeting the centurion.

Unexpectedly, the dog captive they captured was tortured to reveal some important information, and even alarmed the commander.

Just now.

Wang Changxin not only met the centurion, but also the high-ranking thousand-commander.

For the deeds of the two of them going hundreds of miles deep into the grassland and killing three dog soldiers and capturing one alive, Qianfu grew up to appreciate.

"Zhang Sanlang, let you go with me and you don't go, otherwise you can also be summoned by the commander."

Wang Changxin said with a look of regret.

For this so-called big man, Zhang Qi is not cold, he is only interested in one thing, "Commander Wu, how many military merits can we get this time?" ”

"Don't worry."

Wang Changxin said with a smile: "In just these two days, your military exploits will be available, and you will know when the time comes." ”

Sure enough.

The next day, a soldier subordinate to the Military Merit Department came to the beacon tower and handed over the military merit and commendation order belonging to Zhang Qi to him in person.

Zhang Qi counted it.

A so-called commendation order that reads 'Great Zhou Warriors'.

and four bronze medals, three of which are engraved with 'Ninth Class Merit' and one with 'Eighth Class Merit'.

The military merits of the Great Zhou Dynasty were divided into nine ranks.

Kill an enemy soldier to get a ninth-class merit.

Zhang Qi killed two dog soldiers and got two ninth-class merits, and the four war horses captured were counted as two ninth-class merits, and he and Wu Chang shared them equally.

In the end, he and Wu Chang each won an eighth-class merit because they successfully completed the task.

The evaluation and management of military merit in the army is extremely strict, and there is a department called the Department of Military Merit, which is specifically responsible for this matter, and even generals in the army cannot interfere indiscriminately.

The Military Merit Department has always had clear rewards and punishments, which is convincing.

Zhang Qi was still quite satisfied, and it was in vain that he took the risk to go to the grassland.

"Captain Wu, what about your military exploits?"

What made Zhang Qi feel strange was that Wu Chang only got a commendation order, but he didn't see any of the bronze medals for military merit.

"Running out."

Wang Changxin smiled and said: "I got two ninth-class military merits and one eighth-class military merit this time, plus the military merits accumulated before, it is enough to award the knighthood of military merits......"

Boy.

Only then did Zhang Qi know that Wu Chang was about to become a corporal nobleman.

The Great Zhou Dynasty was hierarchical and a typical dualistic structure.

Below are the Chinese people, who make up the vast majority of the population, and above are the ruling class composed of Zhou Tianzi and the aristocracy.

Thereinto.

The aristocracy is divided into three ranks: princes, princes, doctors and scholars.

Break it down further.

Sergeants can be divided into sergeant, sergeant, and corporal.

The corporal title that Wang Changxin is about to obtain is only the lowest rank of noblemanship, except for a title, it is not much different from ordinary commoners, and he can neither obtain fiefdoms nor royal court.

However, according to the Great Zhou etiquette, only nobles could become local officials, or officers in the army.

If Wang Changxin wants to go further, he must have a knighthood.

For Wang Changxin, who was born as a civilian, it is his lifelong dream to be knighted for military merits and glorify his ancestors.

The corporal title was only the first step, and he had even greater ambitions.

And for Zhang Qi, the title of nobility or something is too far away, and what he is most eager for at this time is to get a new exercise as soon as possible.

If he doesn't brush up on proficiency for a day, he's uncomfortable.

"Captain Wu, I want to take a day off."

Regarding Zhang Qi's request, Wang Changxin agreed on the spot, just patted him on the shoulder and said something inexplicable.

"Those who practice martial arts must be temperate."

……

After leaving the beacon tower, Zhang Qi came to Baisha City again.

Because it was daytime, this time he only paid the toll of three copper plates, and entered the city smoothly.

The streets are lined with shops.

People come and go, very lively, the most common of which is the Great Zhou soldiers wearing military uniforms.

In addition to the thousands of soldiers and horses guarding this important military town, many soldiers stationed on the border Great Wall will often come here to buy supplies or simply have some fun.

Zhang Qi bought a few pieces of pickled cakes on the side of the road.

It's a bit like a meat bun from the previous life, with a little minced meat sauce in the middle of the dough, and it tastes pretty good.

After filling his stomach, he came to the destination of the trip.

Military Pavilion.

The Military Merit Department established by the imperial court not only has the right to supervise and evaluate military merits, but also has full responsibility for the aftermath of military merits.

This military merit pavilion in Baisha City was established by the military merit department. When sergeants come here, they can exchange their military exploits for what they need.

After verifying his identity, Zhang Qi walked into the Military Pavilion.

There were a lot of people inside, including low-level soldiers like him, as well as officers at all levels wearing battle armor and showing off their might.

After a moment of covert observation.

He found a gentleman in charge of managing the Military Merit Pavilion and explained his intention.

"Want to exchange military merit for martial arts?"

The gentleman looked Zhang Qi up and down until he saw him take out the military merit card, then he nodded and said, "Come with me." ”

The two came to a small house.

This gentleman, who is equivalent to an office clerk, asked Zhang Qi a number of questions in succession, including his place of origin, when he joined the army, where he served, how he made military achievements, and so on.

Finally, these questions and answers are also documented in detail.

Zhang Qi was a little surprised, he didn't expect that a feudal dynasty like the Great Zhou would have such a meticulous and perfect governance system.

It is no accident that the Great Zhou Dynasty can last for more than a thousand years.

After the inquiry, the gentleman led Zhang Qi to the third floor of the Military Merit Pavilion and said, "All the exercises suitable for soldiers to practice in the army are in it, and after you finish choosing, come to me again." ”

"I'm tired."

After Zhang Qi hugged his fists, he stepped in.

There are quite a few bookshelves with some pamphlets on them. At this time, there were several soldiers walking around inside, presumably also to exchange exercises.

After rubbing his hands excitedly, Zhang Qi walked to a bookshelf and picked up a booklet casually.

[Flame Knife Technique, Redemption Must Be Ninth Class Skill Once]

"Cheap is cheap, but I don't need any knife skills."

Zhang Qi put this "Flame Knife Method" back in its place and flipped through it again, but he never found a practice that satisfied him.

Until half an hour later.

He finally saw a book of exercises suitable for him on the innermost bookshelf.

[Bull Demon Body Refining Fist, Exchange for Ninth Class Gong Three Times]

It can be seen from the name of the exercise that this is a boxing method for refining the body, and after practice, it can greatly temper and enhance the physical body, and can also slightly improve the qi and blood, which is similar to the "Tuna Refining Body Gong" that Wu Chang is currently practicing.

Flipping through the cover, there are only two pages inside.

What can be seen is only a small part of the first part of the exercise.

If he wanted to get the complete exercises, he had to go to the monk just now.

It took seven or eight minutes for Zhang Qi to read the contents of the two pages carefully, and he was wondering whether to choose this exercise.

A line of information suddenly pops up on the panel.

[Bull Demon Refining Body Boxing, Exercise Analysis (5%), Evaluation: Lower]