Chapter 566
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Chapter 566: Recruitment
Unlike ordinary captured soldiers, Zhou Xian was, after all, a general, so his treatment was naturally better.
After a military doctor was called to treat his wounds so he wouldn’t die, he was confined to a room within the military camp.
Although the door to this room wasn’t locked, at least ten soldiers stood outside.
Unarmed and seriously wounded, trying to fight his way out was akin to a foolish fantasy.
Leaning against the bed, Zhou Xian looked utterly dazed.
Zhang Zhenguo’s defeat, the current situation, was something he had completely failed to anticipate.
For a moment, he was at a loss, feeling bewildered and unsure of what to do.
Just then, there was a commotion outside the room.
The door opened, and Zhou Xian instinctively looked up.
Upon seeing who it was, his expression froze.
“Strategist Du, you…”
Zhou Xian initially thought Du Yuanzhi had also been imprisoned like him.
But a closer look revealed something unusual.
His face immediately darkened.
“Du Yuanzhi! You betrayed us?!”
Zhou Xian’s voice held a hint of disbelief.
He vividly remembered how Du Yuanzhi had always dedicated himself to their King and country.
He never would have imagined Du Yuanzhi would betray them!
This situation, he had to admit, caught him completely off guard.
Facing Zhou Xian’s furious glare, Du Yuanzhi remained utterly calm.
“General Zhou, His Majesty has fallen in battle. Both you and I are now subjects without a master. How can there be talk of betrayal?”
Du Yuanzhi’s bland remark instantly halted Zhou Xian’s furious momentum.
“You… you’re just making excuses!”
Du Yuanzhi maintained his calm demeanor.
“Then, General Zhou, what do you suggest we do?”
“I…”
Zhou Xian, already at a loss, found himself speechless under Du Yuanzhi’s relentless questioning.
He looked utterly dumbfounded.
At this point, Du Yuanzhi unhurriedly offered a suggestion for him.
“General Zhou, are you perhaps hoping to die for your country, to demonstrate your loyalty and integrity?”
Zhou Xian’s facial muscles twitched involuntarily upon hearing this.
Before he could think further, he heard Du Yuanzhi speak again.
“If that’s the case, then by all means. No need for weapons; I see this corner of the wall is quite sharp. There was no one else in this room before. If General Zhou wishes to die for his country and demonstrate his loyalty, he only needs to strike his head against this wall corner with all his might!”
These words cornered Zhou Xian, leaving him unable to utter a single word.
His face alternated between green and pale.
He had become Zhang Zhenguo’s fiercest general at such a young age. Now, to be told to commit suicide by striking his head against a wall, to die for his country? How could he possibly be willing?!
Du Yuanzhi’s words were truly piercing, leaving him no way to counter.
Observing Zhou Xian’s expression, Du Yuanzhi pondered for a moment.
Feeling that he had pushed enough, he spoke again.
“You and I served together; General Zhou, you should know my character. When His Majesty first decided to dispatch heavily armed forces for this campaign, I repeatedly tried to dissuade him. Up until the very moment of departure, I was still advising His Majesty, telling him not to send troops, not to risk everything in such a desperate gamble! But His Majesty did not listen.”
“And after the battle began, I advised His Majesty not to seek quick gains but to proceed steadily and plan meticulously. His Majesty still did not listen.”
“On the night His Majesty fell, I once again advised His Majesty to withdraw the troops overnight, stating there was little chance of victory in this battle. His Majesty still did not listen.”
Du Yuanzhi let out a deep sigh.
Zhou Xian’s expression had softened considerably.
He knew that everything Du Yuanzhi said was true; he had been present at those times.
“As for His Majesty, I, Du Yuanzhi, believe I have been utterly loyal! A good bird chooses its tree to perch on, and a wise minister chooses his master to serve. Now that His Majesty is dead, and I am a subject without a master, what is wrong with turning to an enlightened ruler?”
Looking at Zhou Xian, whose expression was clearly wavering, Du Yuanzhi extended his hand towards him.
“General Zhou, you are young and heroic, with bravery unmatched in the entire army. Is this not the time for you to make a name for yourself? Wouldn’t it be a pity to die just like this?”
Du Yuanzhi’s words struck a chord deep within him! Why would he be willing to die just like this?
As Du Yuanzhi had just said, if he truly wanted to die for his country and demonstrate loyalty, he could have simply struck his head against the wall when he was alone in the room.
But he didn’t do that, nor did the thought even cross his mind.
This alone spoke volumes.
Du Yuanzhi had clearly seized upon this point.
“General Zhou, now it’s up to you whether you can let yourself go!”
The purpose of Du Yuanzhi’s visit was already abundantly clear.
Zhou Xian stood there, seemingly deep in a mental struggle.
After a period of fluctuating emotions and an internal battle, Zhou Xian slumped onto the bed behind him with a thud.
“I… I am willing to submit.”
As he spoke, Zhou Xian suddenly realized his mood wasn’t as heavy as he had expected.
In fact, he felt a sense of relief.
Afterward, he quite straightforwardly followed Du Yuanzhi to meet the Emperor of Myriad World Civilization.
Upon seeing him, Luo Ji was truly surprised! Zhou Xian’s attribute panel displayed:
[Name: Zhou Xian
Gender: Male
Age: 23
Loyalty: 71
Bravery: ★★★★☆
Intelligence: ★★★
Spirit: ★★★
Endurance: ★★★☆
Leadership: ★★★☆
Talent: Bravery Unmatched (Passive): This unit’s bravery is unmatched in the entire army, rarely encountering a match. Its own combat power increases by 40%. If accompanying the army on a campaign, due to its name for bravery, it can increase the morale of the entire army by 30%.
Skill: Inspire Morale (Active): Upon activation, through simple words and actions, overall morale increases by 30%.
Unstoppable (Passive): This unit has a 20% chance to enter an ‘Unstoppable’ state for four seconds. In this state, any enemy blocking the unit’s path will be forcibly repelled or slain.
Tactics: None]
My goodness, this was like gaining a divine general!
Looking at Zhou Xian’s “Bravery Unmatched” talent, Luo Ji now understood why Zhang Zhenguo’s army hadn’t completely collapsed despite being so severely beaten.
The reason was right here!
At the same time, Zhou Xian’s talent also had a very convenient aspect: as long as he accompanied the army on a campaign, his morale buff would activate, without occupying a ‘commander’ slot.
In other words, Luo Ji could appoint a fierce general who did require a commander slot to lead the entire army, and then bring Zhou Xian along.
This could potentially trigger a double buff effect, couldn’t it?
First, he found Li Yin, and now he had successively recruited Du Yuanzhi, this divine strategist, and Zhou Xian, this fierce general.
Plus, he had opened a medical skill book from a Silver Treasure Chest.
This wave was simply full of good fortune for him.
Thinking back to the avian flu epidemic a while ago, could it be that his luck had finally turned?!
Upon this thought, Luo Ji hadn’t even had time to become overjoyed before he was first struck with fear.
Damn it! When things reach their peak, they must decline!
