After my soul traveled to ancient times, I don't want to be cannon fodder

Chapter 170 Negotiating Conditions

Speaking of this, Zhong Ning's eyes turned red and he looked at Lu Xingzhou eagerly.

That look seemed to be saying, if you don’t agree, I will kneel down.

When Lu Xingzhou heard this, his expression became even more serious. He was silent for a long time, and suddenly asked, "Does it include food and lodging?"

"Guo! I'll assign you a royal chef to cook just for you!"

"But I still have to take the imperial examination!" Lu Xingzhou said again.

"I'll assign you a teacher who has passed the imperial examination. I'll also find you dozens of sample essays from past imperial examinations for your reference."

"I also want to learn some martial arts, the kind that has internal strength and can fly!"

"My secret guards are very skilled in martial arts, so I can be your teacher..." Zhong Ning quickly responded, and then added, "If you have any other requests, please tell me!"

“We need a quiet and large enough place, sufficient financial support, and manpower to help us!”

"I have an imperial estate given to me by my father. One of them is not far from here, right next to another large mountain, at the foot of it. I will give it to you and assign you twenty guards to command at your will!"

"Funds are not a problem. I'll give you five thousand taels first. You can use it first. If you need more, you can always come to me for withdrawal."

Zhong Ning thought for a moment, then continued, "You'll also receive a salary. The basic salary is ten taels of silver per month. If you can successfully produce it, you'll receive a bonus. If you report it to the court, you'll be offered a high-ranking official position."

"Everything you want, I'll give you!"

When Lu Xingzhou heard this, he seemed to finally feel Zhong Ning's sincerity and could not help but say bluntly: "I want to go to the battlefield to kill the enemy, is that okay?"

"Yes! But you need to train a few talented people to take over. Otherwise, if you go to the battlefield, the military weapons may be left empty."

Lu Xingzhou nodded, "My three good friends..."

"If you're willing, I can go with you. Don't worry, you'll stay at the Imperial Manor for three months. You can arrange your time however you want during these three months. Once the three months are up, I'll arrange for someone to take you to the capital to take the imperial examination."

"If you can pass the exam, I can recommend you to the Ministry of War!"

"If you fail the exam, you can return to the Imperial Manor. As long as you can develop a killer weapon for the battlefield, I will report to my father and grant you an exception and admit you to the Military Equipment Bureau."

Lu Xingzhou smiled, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the table, and he couldn't help but sigh, "I'm really in big trouble! Your Highness the Princess!"

"I'll hold you. Even if you don't help, you're still the soldier I respect the most. I'll protect you no matter what." Zhong Ning said solemnly.

Although she did seem to be committing moral kidnapping just now, she could guarantee him everything here.

In a feudal dynasty, if one does not have a strong background, he is the most likely to be cannon fodder, even if he is knowledgeable and well-known locally.

But once you enter Kyoto, the world of fame and fortune, everything will be out of your control.

When participating in the imperial examinations, poor students with good grades would only be replaced.

When you first go to the battlefield, no matter how capable you are, you can only rush to the front line and serve as cannon fodder.

This is the tacit rule for all nobles.

No one is an exception!

Zhong Ning has no intention of going against the rules of this era, but she can provide a shelter for her fellow villagers outside the rules.

But that's if she's capable of protecting herself and is in the right position.

"It's getting late. I'm going back to my room to rest. I'll leave early tomorrow morning. I've said everything I need to say. If you've made up your mind, remember to let me know when I leave tomorrow."

After saying that, Zhong Ning pushed the door open and returned to his room.

Today is also a tiring day, and there are less than two hours left until dawn.

She needs to take time to rest.

After Zhong Ning left, Lu Xingzhou sat in the dark in silence for a long time.

Until dawn was about to break, I managed to close my eyes and take a nap.

Soon, the bell rang, and in the morning, the Zhenguo Temple was filled with bursts of Zen sounds amidst the ancient rhythm of the morning bell.

Zhong Ning packed his luggage and opened the door, only to see Lu Xingzhou already in the yard, seemingly having been waiting for a long time.

Seeing Zhong Ning coming out, he bowed and said, "I've made up my mind. I'm willing to go to the manor, but I can only spare two hours a day for research and experiments. If you agree, we can leave now."

Zhong Ning was overjoyed, a smile playing on his lips: "You can arrange the time as you like, I just want the results. You probably didn't get enough rest yesterday, you can rest here first, someone will come to pick you up this afternoon."

After saying that, Zhong Ning pulled out a white jade hollow carved jade pendant from the space, took it in his hand and handed it over: "Thank you for agreeing to help, this is a meeting gift for you!"

The finest Hetian white jade and exquisite carvings.

Lu Xingzhou took the jade pendant and said respectfully, "Thank you, Your Highness. I'm here, waiting for good news."

Zhong Ning smiled and said, "You can call me that in front of others, but behind the scenes we are just friends. No need to be so polite!"

"Oh right," Zhong Ning suddenly thought of that unruly Princess Murong Huan from yesterday, and then asked, "What do you think about the matter with Princess Anqing?"

Lu Xingzhou: "A junior high school student actually wants to fall in love early. I'm not a pervert!"

Zhong Ning:........

Why don't you take a look at yourself before you say this?

He seems to be only eighteen or nineteen years old this year!

Not much older than that junior high school student.

"I mean, if you like..."

"dislike......"

"Okay! Don't worry, I'm here. I won't let her force you!"

Lu Xingzhou:........

Zhong Ning said this, then pushed open the door and prepared to return to his room. Before leaving, he emphasized, "Regarding this secret room, don't go in to explore it again. My intuition is not good, and there may be other dangers inside."

"Hmm!" Lu Xingzhou held onto the doors and windows, groaned, and then saluted Zhong Ning with a serious expression, as if he was looking at a leader.

Perhaps, he was not expressing his respect for the leader, but was grateful for Zhong Ning's promise that he would protect you whether you agree or not.

Lu Xingzhou, who had been in a strange world and at a loss for months, finally calmed down at this moment.

I didn’t know what I should do to adapt to this world before, but now I suddenly have a goal.

In addition to reviewing his lessons and taking the imperial examinations, he also had a mission to protect his country and the people, which was burning in his chest.

Even if this world is not his previous world.

The people here are not the same people he once protected.

But so what?

The Party’s education is always engraved in our hearts.

No matter where you are, if you are poor, you should take care of yourself; if you are rich, you should help the world.

No matter who he is or where he comes from, he should put the overall situation first at this time.