A Military Secretary's New Equipment

And appointed Ding Ling as Military Secretary, commanding four hundred elite troops to Zhongqiu of Zhao State to eliminate bandits!

Ding Ling looked up at Pan Feng in astonishment.

Pan Feng nodded and smiled at Ding Ling, signaling that he need not doubt it.

With everyone watching, Ding Ling could hardly question him at this moment and could only suppress the confusion in his heart.

Achievement Medals obtained: You have become the Military Secretary of the Ji Province Camp.

Note: This was the result of Pan Feng overruling all objections! His hasty promotion of you carried certain risks. But he believed you possessed the ability. More importantly, he sincerely believed that you would not disappoint his high expectations.

The sudden notification sounded at that moment.

It made Ding Ling seem to understand something.

He let out a long breath.

He truly had not expected that becoming a Military Secretary would also earn him Achievement Medals.

Then what about becoming a Company Commander or Captain?

Those two ranks were lower than Military Secretary. Ding Ling could not be sure whether they would count.

But becoming an officer could earn Achievement Medals.

Naturally, Ding Ling had no reason to refuse.

After some time.

Several officers glanced at Ding Ling with strange expressions, their eyes filled with scrutiny, envy, and admiration!

They sighed before slowly leaving.

Once only Zhang He and the others remained in the main tent.

Pan Feng finally said:

"Ding Ling, I promoted you to Military Secretary because I believe you have the ability."

Zhang He, Gao Lan, and Cheng Huan nodded involuntarily, clearly agreeing with those words.

"But General, the Governor of Ji Province..."

Ding Ling hesitated.

"Don't worry."

Pan Feng made the decision with a hearty laugh:

"I have the final say over Ji Province's military affairs. Taking you to meet Lord earlier was only so that you could leave a good impression on him. It is truly a pity that he did not promote you on the spot."

Pan Feng glanced at Ding Ling.

Ding Ling had called him the Governor of Ji Province, clearly showing that he had not acknowledged Han Fu.

Pan Feng also understood Han Fu's flaws, and his heart tightened.

A Peerless Genius like Ding Ling could not be allowed to slip away so easily!

With that thought in mind, he had disregarded Han Fu's wishes entirely and directly appointed Ding Ling as Military Secretary on the spot. As the absolute Commander of the Ji Province Camp, he had the authority and qualifications to do so.

"Go quickly and return quickly. A mere group of bandits will surely be easily defeated by you."

He brought over new armor, a weapon, and an official seal representing the rank of Military Secretary. With a solemn expression, he personally placed them in Ding Ling's hands:

"Ding Ling, do not disappoint me!"

"Rest assured, General."

Ding Ling answered solemnly.

Half an hour later.

Because of his rapid improvement, Ding Ling was once again overcome by hunger and devoured an entire ox in one sitting.

Under the admiring gazes of Cheng Huan, Gao Lan, and the others.

Clad in General's Armor and holding an eighty-jin Fangtian Halberd, Ding Ling appeared at the parade ground.

He swept his gaze across the field.

There were a full four hundred elite soldiers.

Every one of them was spirited and extraordinary.

Their bodies were robust, broad, and upright. Each carried a heavy cleaver, and one glance was enough to tell that they were formidable soldiers.

Several of the Company Commanders and Captains in particular wore General's Armor distinct from that of ordinary soldiers, making them stand out as imposing and exceptional.

"Greetings, Military Secretary!"

All four hundred men saluted Ding Ling in unison.

Their voices shook the surrounding air.

Ding Ling's body trembled, and his pupils widened slightly as he experienced the iron-blooded spirit and heroic passion for the first time.

His heart began pounding faster and faster.

This was the manifestation of excitement and exhilaration:

Sure enough, every man has a dream of becoming a general. I'm no exception!

Thinking this, Ding Ling followed the procedure and gave a speech. Afterward, he held the Fangtian Halberd and effortlessly leaped onto a fine horse. He tugged the reins, and amid the horse's neighing, let out a sharp cry. Taking the lead, he urged his horse forward and shot out of the camp like lightning.

In the Real World, he had read books such as Horsemanship, How to Ride a Horse, and How to Advance in Horsemanship.

It could be said.

His horsemanship had already reached the maximum level!

It would be difficult to find anyone with better horsemanship than his!

Thus, even though he had never ridden a horse before, the instant he landed in the saddle, it was as though he and the fine horse had become one. He could easily control it, achieving perfect synchronization.

Watching this unfold, Zhang He and the others could not help but praise him:

"His horsemanship is truly remarkable! In all the land today, there may be no one who can rival him!"

"I never expected Ding Ling's horsemanship to be this impressive. I had been worried that he would be unable to handle that fine horse. It seems I worried for nothing."

Pan Feng felt greatly gratified:

"This Ding Ling was born to be a general. His potential does not end here. If he returns successfully this time, I will urge Lord to promote him again."

"..."

Zhang He and the others were speechless.

But when they considered Ding Ling's talent and strength, they accepted it.

"I have known Tong Yuan for many years."

Pan Feng explained:

"Even if I promote him, I will only temporarily send Ding Ling to Changshan Commandery to serve as a local military officer."

"General, do you intend to send Ding Ling to study martial arts under Tong Yuan?"

Zhang He looked sideways at him.

"Precisely."

Pan Feng nodded with a smile:

"My Breathing Method is something I understand instinctively and cannot pass on to others. Your Breathing Methods are family secret arts and cannot be casually taught to outsiders either. Therefore, we can only find a reclusive master to teach Ding Ling a Breathing Method. The only master I know is Tong Yuan. He is also the most selfless and generous. As long as he takes a disciple in, he will teach them everything he knows!"

He spoke with certainty:

"I believe Ding Ling is qualified to catch Tong Yuan's eye!"

Zhang He, Gao Lan, and Cheng Huan nodded involuntarily. A genius like Ding Ling, and Tong Yuan would not take a liking to him? How could that be possible?

The other generals merely felt that it sounded impressive, though they did not fully understand it.

But seeing how highly Zhang He, Gao Lan, and Cheng Huan regarded Ding Ling, they quietly took note and prepared to seek his friendship once he returned in triumph.

The matter of Ding Ling becoming a Military Secretary was not concealed.

There were even several Players among his four hundred elite troops.

However, those Players were too shocked to relay the news to anyone else in time.

Even so.

There were quite a few Players who personally witnessed Ding Ling mount his horse and lead the army out.

Very quickly.

The news spread throughout the entire Ji Province Camp.

All the Players were stunned, then erupted into an uproar:

"In less than a day, Ding Ling went from an obscure little soldier to a Military Secretary! This is freaking absurd!"

"This is the first time I've heard of something this outrageous. Who would believe it if they had not seen it with their own eyes?!"

"Ding Ling must be an expert in the Real World too, and definitely an old Player. Look at how skillfully he rides! Would an ordinary family have the leisure and money to cultivate such a master of horsemanship?!"

The Players were all astonished.

And some Players who had gone offline and then logged back in again revealed that Ding Ling had ranked first on the overall leaderboard—and that he was a newcomer!

It was like tossing an underwater mine into a fishpond. Boom!