After escaping from Cousin's claws, the carriage continued on its way, and amidst the cheers of the crowd, it departed from the palace gates, heading in the direction of the Wang Family Residence.
At this time, the person Wang Chong wanted to see the most was his mother. This time, when he wrote a memorial to the Holy Emperor, he acted on his own and did not report to his mother. In the end, he caused such a big mess, and he did not know how his mother would be worried.
For the past three months, he had been confined, and his mother was probably suffering as well.
When he was released from prison this time, he didn't see his mother among the welcoming crowd. However, Wang Chong knew that it wasn't because his mother didn't love him or care about him. It was because his mother's identity wasn't suitable for her to be there.
"Little brother, you're back!"
Just as Wang Chong got off the carriage, a girl's eyes lit up at the entrance. Then, she ran over and threw herself into Wang Chong's embrace like a young bird returning to the forest. The immense force caused Wang Chong to stagger. He could not withstand it even with his Essence Qi.
"Little sister, your strength has increased again!"
Wang Chong hugged his little sister and smiled bitterly.
During this period of time, he did not slack off. Whenever he had time, he would cultivate. His skills improved by leaps and bounds. However, it seemed like his little sister wasn't idle either. Other people trained to gain strength, but his little sister ate to gain strength.
Only his little sister, who was born with divine strength, could force him to such a state with just physical strength.
"Little brother, don't make fun of me. Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite! "
The Wang family's little sister raised her head abruptly and glared at Wang Chong. Her small eyes were filled with "killing intent".
Wang Chong burst into laughter. How would he dare to say anything else?
Although his little sister was innocent, she was quite fierce when she was angry. With his strength, he might not be able to defeat her.
After greeting his little sister, Wang Chong went to visit his mother. Then, he met Shen Hai, Meng Long, Arloja, Ablonodan, Tuoba Guiyuan, Li Zhuxin, and Miyasame Ayaka.
"Young Master, welcome back."
This was Miyasame Ayaka.
"Hehe, I almost thought you wouldn't come back."
This was Li Zhuxin.
Naturally, Wang Chong smiled at Miyasame Ayaka. As for Li Zhuxin, Wang Chong could only roll his eyes.
"Mr. Li, aren't you afraid that no one will pay you next month?"
"Haha, that's true. There aren't many employers as generous as you, young master. "
Li Zhuxin replied with a smile.
Although they talked back and forth, Wang Chong could clearly feel that everyone's impression of him was obviously different now that he was back.
However, they were still as close as before.
In addition, when Wang Chong came back this time, he found that he had received a lot of letters. All of them were sent to him by Han generals from all over the country.
Everyone knew that Wang Chong would be released from prison three months ago. Thus, other than congratulating Wang Chong on his release, they sent the letters over to Wang Chong to invite Wang Chong to join their armies.
Even though they didn't dare to claim a 'high position and generous salary', given their authority over the military, it wouldn't be a problem for them to confer a captain or even a commandant.
Just based on this, Wang Chong was already standing at a higher starting point than most of them.
"Gongzi, which of these invitations do you want?"
A voice sounded from behind. Shen Hai and Meng Long looked at the mountain of invitations in Wang Chong's study, and their eyes were filled with envy.
The two of them came from the military, and they knew how envious Wang Chong's fortuitous encounter was.
That was a captain and a commandant they were talking about!
Even in their entire lives in the military, they had never reached such heights before!
To think that their young master would be able to achieve such a position as soon as he entered the military! To most people, this was something that they would never be able to achieve in their entire lives.
But to Wang Chong, all he had to do was nod his head.
If it was someone else, it might cause a huge controversy. However, if it was his young master, he believed that from the top to the bottom, from the officials of the imperial court to the generals and even the soldiers, no one would say anything.
Even the Holy Emperor would be happy to see it happen.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have withstood the pressure from the Hu generals to protect Wang Chong.
"Hehe, even though it looks tempting, you are thinking too much. I won't choose any of these invitations."
Wang Chong looked at them for a moment before placing the invitations back on the table.
"Ah? Why? "
The two of them were dumbfounded.
"Gongzi, this is a captain and commandant! If you can become a captain and commandant the moment you enter the military, gongzi can save many years of hard work! "
Shen Hai and Meng Long were astonished.
"Hehe, let me ask you. Given my current strength, do you think that I am qualified to become a commandant? The military is a place where strength is important. Even if I were to enter, I wouldn't be able to follow orders. "
At this moment, Wang Chong had calmed down. Even though the prospects were wonderful, Wang Chong knew what he wanted and what he didn't:
"Furthermore, the training camp is about to open. I can't join the military. "
Too many things could happen in three months. Not only was the matter of the Three Great Training Camps settled, even the large-scale construction work had been completed.
On the other hand, all of the instructors, personnel, and equipment had been assigned to the camps.
— — This was what Uncle Li Lin had told him.
Due to the tight schedule, he only had two to three days left.
Three months of imprisonment. Wang Chong thought that he would miss out on the most important event in the history of the Great Tang Empire. But from the looks of it, the Holy Emperor had already given him sufficient time.
"But even if I were to graduate from the training camps, I won't be able to become a commandant!"
Meng Long was perplexed.
"Hehe, Meng Long, you still don't understand. You'll understand in the future. The Three Great Training Camps are an unprecedented undertaking of the Tang Dynasty. Being able to join them is definitely better than just trying to get an official position. "
Wang Chong said with a smile, not going overboard.
"But even if that's the case. Gongzi can still wait until you graduate from the training camps before joining one of the generals! "
Shen Hai said.
Wang Chong's father, Wang Yan, was a general of the Tang Dynasty, but among these letters, there were quite a few who were even more influential than Wang Chong's father.
This time, Wang Chong didn't say anything, only shaking his head.
He had his own considerations, and he wasn't the kind of person who could accept restrictions. The crisis that the Tang Dynasty would face in the future also determined that he wouldn't be able to follow the rules like others, working hard to advance step by step in order to obtain an official position under a general.
Wang Chong's ambitions didn't lie in this. Becoming a high official was just a means for him to achieve his dreams, but it wasn't his true goal.
Leaving the study, Wang Chong welcomed his first batch of guests.
"Paying respects to gongzi!"
Eight burly men, the instructors of the Imperial Army, stood in a row before Wang Chong. These Imperial Army instructors looked to be in their forties or fifties. Every single one of them had a dignified bearing, and they exuded a sharp and capable aura.
Such a person would definitely be looked up to by everyone in the Imperial Palace. But before Wang Chong, the eight Imperial Army instructors lowered their heads and straightened their backs.
"We were all recommended by Lord Wang Mi. The instructors of the Imperial Army have strict rules. Even after retiring from the army, they aren't allowed to casually teach others. We were worried that gongzi might have some ulterior motives, but from the looks of it now, we were overthinking it. Just based on gongzi's actions, no matter what gongzi wants to do, we are willing to lend our meager strength to you! "
"It's too polite to talk about money. Just based on gongzi's reputation, we are willing to serve gongzi for free! "
"The eight of us are only the first batch. We are helping gongzi get in touch with eight other experienced instructors. We are willing to serve gongzi for free. They will be going around tomorrow! "
…
The eight of them spoke respectfully to Wang Chong, as though he was their most respected person.
"Great!"
Wang Chong was taken aback for a moment before he rejoiced. Those experienced Imperial Army instructors were notoriously difficult to invite, and every single one of them had a stubborn personality.
Even if one were to offer a high price, they might not be willing.
That was also the reason why there hadn't been any movements from little uncle's side.
Just that, Wang Chong didn't expect that after the regional commanders incident, he would actually manage to convince these stubborn Imperial Army instructors.
It would already be a blessing if two or three Imperial Army instructors agreed to Wang Chong's plan. By then, he could make use of the students taught by these Imperial Army instructors to select the best among them and expand the scope of his plan.
Even though it would take a long time, it wasn't a bad idea either.
But now, eight experienced Imperial Army instructors had come, and this was only the first batch. This had far exceeded Wang Chong's expectations.
Furthermore, these stubborn Imperial Army instructors were even willing to help him without asking anything in return.
This was something that Wang Chong didn't dare to imagine at the start.
With these people, he would be able to carry out his plan faster and more comprehensively.
To Wang Chong, there was no better news than this.
It could be said that this was the best news that he had heard today.
"Everyone, I'm honored to receive your help. Wang Chong was overjoyed. However, the matter of the betrothal fee was something that had been discussed from the start. Thus, it would be best to go by the agreement. I'll pay everyone according to the betrothal fee we agreed on. As for the matter of free … Wang Chong appreciates your kind intentions. "
Wang Chong said.
"Wang gongzi, we've already discussed beforehand that we're willing to help you for free. It's out of respect for you, as well as your actions that we agreed to your request. It's not for the betrothal fee. "
"If gongzi insists on paying us the betrothal fee, are you intending to humiliate us?"
One of the instructors of the Imperial Army, who looked like a bear, said with a solemn expression.
"This …"
Wang Chong was stunned.
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