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With the overall direction settled, their discussion flowed much more smoothly.
Chen Xiaojun solemnly proposed, "The Brocade Guard plans to recruit outstanding graduates from academies on a large scale, as well as draw talent widely from society. This will require strong support from both your families."
The Yang Family and the Ximen Family had good relations with quite a few other academies across the continent.
Combining individual connections with a broader network would give them more comprehensive coverage.
Each top-tier family was a circle unto itself.
Yang Jingxue responded without hesitation, "No problem. Once we return, we'll coordinate the relevant arrangements with you immediately."
"This is a major undertaking. Rest assured."
"Since you've so generously given us each a five-percent share, we'll certainly spare no effort."
Smiling, Chen Xiaojun said, "All right, Grandma Xue, Uncle. We need to select candidates for the deputy commander positions and have them take office as soon as possible."
Yang Jingxue answered decisively, "What's there to select? The Brocade Guard's headquarters will be in Chang'an City. Zhijia will represent our Yang Family."
Ximen Rongcheng immediately followed suit. "The same goes for our family. We'll nominate Rongchen."
Ximen Rongchen was his younger brother and the Ximen Family's representative in Chang'an.
With a faint smile, Chen Xiaojun offered Yang Jingxue a suggestion. "Grandma Xue, I have an idea. Perhaps we could establish an Archer Academy focused on bow-type Martial Souls."
"That would not only lay a solid foundation for the Sharpshooter Battalion, but also cultivate a reserve of talent for it."
Yang Jingxue raised an eyebrow. "An Archer Academy?"
However, bow-type Martial Souls were extremely rare, nowhere near as common as blade- and sword-type Martial Souls.
For that reason, the Archer Guild also admitted people with other ranged Martial Souls,