My Cultivation Starting from Archery

Chen Sansi noticed the annotation behind "Perfection".

Breaking the limit by one rank.

It seemed that it could still be improved.

The direction of improvement would most likely be the accuracy of the range and the speed of drawing and shooting the bow.

Currently, it was unavoidable within 300 steps.

That came to over four hundred meters, nearly a mile; this distance, at any rate, ought to be sufficient.

He stored away the bow and arrows.

In the afternoon, Chen Sansi patrolled the city, and upon returning home in the evening, he received the court's approval carried back by the courier, endorsing Xu Wencai's suggestion, but Yu Song's matter was not even mentioned, totally ignored as if it were thin air.

The contents didn't seem like the Emperor had penned it himself; most likely, it was handled by the Cabinet or Ritual Supervision after their presentation.

"..."

"Is a plaque really that difficult?"

Did one have to wait until he arrived in the capital and said it in person?

Fortunately, Xu Wencai's official position should have been secured, but the response was equally vague, without specifying what the rewards entailed.

...

Military City.

Barracks residential area.

Within Liangzhou City, about half of the North City District was occupied by soldiers' families; the houses were no different from ordinary civilian residences, also divided according to military ranks.

But even the humblest of these dwellings was enough for a family of five to live in, albeit a bit cramped.

In a T-shaped dwelling in North Street Alley.

A few Po Yang brothers off duty had laid out food and drinks in the courtyard, drinking wine and playing dice.

"I've got ahead, now I'm also a general."

Feng Yong, with one foot on the stool, said, "A Secondary Fifth Rank General of Military Strategy."

"I'm a General Wu Yi, a rank above you!"

"The silver bestowed by the family is not small either, after a while I plan to move out, not staying in this broken alley, get a proper large courtyard!"

"My rewards were mainly Supplemental Medicine, I'm about to start Refining Internal too!"

"Good, good, good, everyone has a bright future!"

"It's really all thanks to our leader."

"Yes, if it weren't for him leading us to victory, where would we be today, stuck in Po Yang County, that lousy place, even if not dead, a promotion would have been out of reach for life!"

"After the camp expands, we'll definitely continue to rise."

"Hey, Old Xu!"

Zhu Tong looked at the scholar eating peanuts: "Why haven't I heard about your promotion, seems like they just gave you some silver?"

"What's the situation?"

Zhao Kang put down his chopsticks: "Just because you lack Cultivation and position, treating you as just an Array Soldier, seems a bit unfair, doesn't it?"@@novelbin@@

"Indeed."

Feng Yong said, "I remember there were two times you covered the rear, both times you went with General Bai next door, almost didn't come back, it was dangerous, and after all you were commanding, why didn't they also appoint you as an official?"

"Hey~"

Xu Wencai, slightly intoxicated, seemed carefree as he said, "Honestly, I don't mind. As long as there's a place for my talents to shine, I won't feel suffocated!"

"Pretending, are we?!"

Zhu Tong bluntly stated, "Ever since you came back from Ming State, you old fellow have been sneakily drinking alone. Did you think I didn't notice?"

Xu Wencai remained silent.

Everyone fell silent.

Initially, when Chen Sansi appointed him to manage everyone, many were displeased, but as time passed, they gradually accepted him.

Xu Wencai's hard work was understated, but everyone firmly remembered it.

From daily training, duty arrangements, pre-combat strategic deployment, to ration management, compensation for families of the deceased, and other logistical duties for around a thousand to two thousand people, he was primarily responsible for overarching planning and management.

Since Chen Sansi was often too busy, these trivial matters naturally had to be managed by someone.

And thus, all the burden naturally fell on Xu Wencai alone.

In the military camp, they often got up in the middle of the night to relieve themselves and would see Xu Wencai dealing with official business.

If this was to be rewarded with just some silver, it would have been rather unfair.

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Wang Zhi broke the silence, "Aren't you all reassured by Sansi? He's busy with his cultivation but still doesn't forget to simmer medicinal drinks for you, and a few days ago, he even got you an exotic beast to feast on. How could he possibly forget Old Xu's matters?"

"Right, right, right."

"Stick with the superior and do a good job."

"That Wolong Title of yours is quite high, at the same level as the Main General of the Azure Dragon Camp, impossible to obtain at the moment, but a slightly lower official rank is definitely no problem!"

"... "

"It's all but a false reputation!"

Xu Wencai stubbornly said, "I, Xu Wencai, never care about such empty titles, having or not having an official position doesn't matter, whether there are rewards or not doesn't matter, all these are external matters. I focus solely on my duties, not aiming for... "

"The imperial decree has arrived— "

A loud shout commanded everyone's utmost respect.

Zhao Kang, covering his mouth, whispered softly, "The highest rank living nearby is just a Thousand Captain. How could the imperial decree be directed here; whose is it?"

"Bang, bang, bang!"

The old wooden door was knocked heavily.

Voices urging from outside came through.

"How bold! The imperial decree is here, what are you muttering about? Come out immediately to receive the decree!"

"Ours?!"

Everyone looked at each other, hastening to their feet.

They went outside.

In the middle of the alley, they saw an eunuch in a python robe, holding a golden-yellow imperial decree, followed by several sword-bearing guards.

"Aren't you kneeling down to receive the decree?!"

"Rustle rustle rustle—"

Not knowing what had happened, everyone hastily knelt down to listen to the proclamation, even secretly observing each other, suspecting whether someone among them had committed a serious offense, leading to their entire families being executed.

"Xu Wencai, receive the decree!"

Mr. Hou slowly unfolded the imperial decree and read clearly, "The Emperor orders, under the mandate of Heaven: Xu Wencai of the Reserve Camp, proficient in astronomy and geography, understanding of heavenly phenomena, skilled in military tactics, demonstrated bravery by repeatedly confronting the enemies during the pacification of Ming State, achieving indelible merits in the Four Crossings of Hongze and the conquest of Meishan Prefecture. We greatly appreciate and have decided to entrust a significant responsibility. Hence, we specially award the civil and military position, promote Xu Wencai to be the Standard Third Rank Commander of You State Commanding Department, additionally appoint as the Middle Zizhi Yin of Standard Third Rank, also bestowing the title 'Mr. Wo Long,' and command Xu Wencai to depart to You State to assist Commander Du Shiguang in suppressing the rebellion. He shall start the journey within ten days. By Our command!"