48: Chapter 48 I Want to Join the Military Department!

Upon hearing this, Lei Lie immediately wiped his eyes and stood up, his expression turning resolute once again.

"This subordinate will certainly not fail the City Lord's trust!"

"I will definitely study this Cultivation Technique thoroughly as soon as possible and teach it to every Professional in the city!"

Zhou Yun nodded with a smile.

That's right, this is how it should be.

Green Wood Art is merely a Bronze Rank Cultivation Technique. Once it spreads, if all goes well, he would soon be able to receive Silver Rank, Gold Rank, or even Platinum Rank Cultivation Techniques in return through the System!

By then, what would a mere Bronze Rank Cultivation Technique amount to?

Moreover, he actually had another consideration in mind.

That was, he now possessed the City Lord Skill "Kings Army," which combined both offense and defense.

He no longer had much of an obsession with becoming a Professional himself.

Anyway, even without Cultivating a Cultivation Technique, he could at least ensure his own safety by relying on his City Lord Skill.

Therefore, instead of letting Green Wood Art gather dust in his own hands, it was better to give it to Lei Lie and let him study and disseminate it.

Besides, handing the Cultivation Technique directly to everyone could very likely lead to problems.

After all, Cultivating a Cultivation Technique is not a game; although the possibility of going astray is low, it is not non-existent.

Therefore, letting Lei Lie, the Minister of the Military Department, study it thoroughly first and then teaching it to everyone one by one was the most secure method.

Minister Wang Fugui quietly stretched his neck to take a peek, secretly marveling.

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Green Wood Art?

Isn't it the Green Element Heart Sutra that I presented?

This thought flashed through his mind, and he turned towards Zhou Yun, pointing at himself, and asked with an expectant face:

"City Lord, then what about me... what about me?"

Zhou Yun glanced at him and laughed, "Minister Wang, don't be anxious."

"Currently, the new city has not yet been built, and many matters have not yet unfolded."

He paused for a moment and continued:

"However, once the new city construction is complete and the farmland and housing are fully equipped, the city will produce a large amount of spirit rice and purple jade glazed fruit."

"We cannot consume all of these things ourselves, so we will need to trade with the outside world."

"At that time, I will have to rely entirely on you, Minister Wang."

Minister Wang Fugui's eyes immediately lit up.

Doing business?

This was his old profession!

"Hahaha!"

He laughed loudly and patted his chest, guaranteeing:

"City Lord, rest assured! When it comes to business, I, Minister Wang Fugui, am a Professional!"

"As long as the city can produce goods, this subordinate guarantees to sell them for the best price for you!"

"I will make the name of Flower City resound throughout the entire world!"

After speaking, he turned to look at Elder Tie and politely cupped his hands in greeting.

"Elder Tie, the construction of the new city depends entirely on you!"

"I hope you will put in extra effort to build the new city as soon as possible, so that I may also showcase my skills sooner!"

Elder Tie glanced at him sideways and responded indifferently:

"That is my duty, so I will naturally do it seriously."

"No need for you to worry."

His tone was cold, clearly still harboring some prejudice against Minister Wang Fugui.

Minister Wang Fugui didn't mind and just chuckled, not saying anything more.

...Just then, a City Guard hurried up the city wall.

"Report!" He knelt on one knee and cupped his hands to report:

"City Lord, there is a citizen named Strategist Zhu Ge outside the city wall requesting an audience!"

Strategist Zhu Ge?

Zhou Yun's heart stirred.

What is he here for?

...Below the city wall.

Strategist Zhu Ge sat in a wheelchair, waiting quietly.

His legs were still unable to move, and he could only rely on the wheelchair to move around.

Yet his eyes were exceptionally bright, carrying a hint of determination.

From afar, he saw the figure of Zhou Yun walking down from the city wall.

The City Lord actually came down in person to see him?

A wave of warmth surged in Strategist Zhu Ge's heart.

He bowed deeply and said loudly: "Strategist Zhu Ge, pays respects to the City Lord!"

Zhou Yun walked up to him, his right hand making a gesture of support, "No need for formalities."

He sized up Strategist Zhu Ge and asked:

"Mr. Zhu, you came to see me early in the morning; I wonder what important matter you have?"

Strategist Zhu Ge straightened his body, looked directly at Zhou Yun, and said straightforwardly:

"This one dares to be bold and would like to request the City Lord to grant me a job!"

A trace of surprise flashed in Zhou Yun's eyes, "A job?"

"Exactly." Strategist Zhu Ge nodded, his tone sincere,

"Although this one is disabled in both legs and has difficulty moving, my mind is still clear, and I am reasonably literate."

"Yesterday, I sat idly at the construction site for the whole day, unable to help with anything, and I truly felt guilty and uneasy."

"Today, I have specifically come to implore the City Lord to give me a chance, so that I may also contribute to Flower City."

Zhou Yun looked at him, a trace of approval flashing in his eyes.

This Strategist Zhu Ge certainly has the integrity of a scholar.

"Since you came specifically to find me, tell me then, what kind of job do you want?" Zhou Yun asked.

Strategist Zhu Ge took a deep breath and said solemnly: "This one wishes to join the Military Department!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the surroundings immediately fell silent.

The Military Department?

Lei Lie's brows furrowed slightly, his gaze falling on Strategist Zhu Ge.

A person in a wheelchair wants to join the Military Department?

This certainly sounded absurd.

But he did not show a look of skepticism like others.

Because he recalled some things.

When those twenty thousand refugees entered the city yesterday, he had witnessed the entire process with his own eyes.

Although those refugees were ragged and emaciated, the procession was orderly.

Their steps were uniform when moving, and they were silent when stopped.

Even when receiving food, not a single person scrambled or cut in line.

This kind of discipline was far stronger than that of the City Guards under his command.

Later, he made secret inquiries and realized that this was all thanks to Strategist Zhu Ge.

Over twenty thousand refugees, fleeing all the way, had experienced six waves of beast tides.

It was Strategist Zhu Ge who organized them and conducted simple militarized training.

Turning these originally scattered refugees into a disciplined and organized team.

To be able to achieve this level in such a short time... he secretly admired him.

He had originally intended to find an opportunity to ask Strategist Zhu Ge for advice on the art of governing troops.

He didn't expect that Strategist Zhu Ge would come to him first.

However... his eyes flickered slightly.

He thought of another problem.

That was, Strategist Zhu Ge's ability in military matters was clearly far superior to his own.

Wouldn't such a talent be more suitable than him to be the Minister of the Military Department?

The City Lord had said before that if a more outstanding person appeared, he should step down and yield to the worthy.

Now, hasn't this more outstanding person arrived?

Thinking of this, a trace of bitterness welled up in his heart.

Of course, he didn't want to give up this position.

But if Strategist Zhu Ge was truly more suitable than him... what reason did he have to keep occupying this position?

Just as he was struggling with this, Zhou Yun had already spoken.

"Mr. Zhu's attainments in military matters are impressive; I have already witnessed them."

Zhou Yun's tone was calm, carrying a hint of approval.

Strategist Zhu Ge bowed slightly: "City Lord, you flatter me."

"However..." Zhou Yun changed the subject and looked at Lei Lie.

"I have already entrusted all affairs of the Military Department to Lei Lie."

"If Mr. Zhu wants to apply for a job in the Military Department, it would be better to find Lei Lie."

"As for military matters, I am completely clueless."

At the end of his sentence, he chuckled self-deprecatingly.