Transmigrating into a Turbulent Era as a Soldier, Starting with Marrying a Wife

Watching the Left Commander Zhang Kui scratch his head, completely enticed by the aroma of the wine, Li Yuan smiled slightly.

He cupped his fist towards Zhang Kui and said,

"Lord Left Commander, the wine you ordered from my winery has been delivered."

"The wine I ordered from your winery?"

Hearing Li Yuan's words, Zhang Kui was a little puzzled.

At this moment, Li Yuan's men brought in another twenty bottles of [Forget-Worry Brew].

They were placed in front of Zhang Kui's main hall.

"This... this is."

Zhang Kui's eyes darted around, and he instantly understood.

Li Yuan was giving him a gift.

Moreover, it was twenty bottles of the [Forget-Worry Brew] he had been longing for.

This batch of wine was not included in the gifts for the Military Governor's Mansion.

In other words, Zhang Kui could dispose of it as he pleased.

Whether he drank it himself or gave it away, it was all up to him.

Thinking of this, the superior officer laughed heartily.

Looking at Li Yuan in front of him, he said.

"Well, not bad, Li Yuan, you are very good. It's really a waste of talent to be a small squad leader."

Li Yuan quickly cupped his fist.

"Your subordinate dares not, I just want to share the worries for Lord Left Commander."

However, looking at Zhang Kui's expression, Li Yuan understood.

This superior officer was now craving wine.

Now that twenty bottles of Forget-Worry Brew were in front of him, he probably couldn't resist the urge.

Asking him, a small soldier, to drink was actually just giving himself an excuse.

Anyone who came now would be pulled over by this Lord Left Commander to drink.

Before long, the servants prepared a table of wine and dishes.

Li Yuan was not polite.

He could see that this Lord Zhang Kui had a forthright and informal personality.

The more natural the interaction with him, the better the effect.

During the meal, Li Yuan and this Lord Left Commander had a pleasant conversation.

Li Yuan told him how he led four subordinates to kill the bandit leader伏草蛇 (Fú Cǎo Shé).

When he talked about the thrilling moments,

Zhang Kui, the superior officer, clapped his hands and praised him repeatedly.

After a meal and drinks, both host and guest were happy.

Zhang Kui was already calling Li Yuan, this soldier, "brother."

He patted Li Yuan's shoulder and said.

"Brother Li, you are good. It's really enjoyable to drink with you, but this kind of good wine is rare."

"I have to save some to drink."

Hearing this, Li Yuan was also very sensible.

He immediately cupped his fist towards Zhang Kui and said.

"In the future, every month, this little brother will send ten bottles of Forget-Worry Brew."

"I guarantee that Brother Zhang will have a good time drinking."

Seeing Li Yuan being so understanding,

Zhang Kui laughed heartily.

"Well, I have made you, this brother."

"With your ability, it's really a waste of talent to be a small squad leader."

"It just so happens that you have the merit of killing the bandit leader Fú Cǎo Shé."

"I remember that the two team leaders of Dongxiang Village died in the Chishui River half a year ago."

"They are still vacant."

"How about this, you will temporarily manage the position of team leader."

In the military household villages, the ranks of military households are divided into five levels.

The lowest are ordinary military households, divided into able-bodied men and auxiliary soldiers.

The next level is squad leader, who can command five soldiers. That is Li Yuan's current position.

Above the squad leader is the platoon leader, who can command two squads, which is ten people.

Above the platoon leader is the team leader, also known as the captain, who can command five platoon leaders, fifty people.

Above that is the centurion, who is also the head of a village of military households.

Zhang Kui directly wanted to promote Li Yuan to team leader.

It was equivalent to skipping the platoon leader and being promoted out of turn.

Li Yuan was overjoyed. If he could command fifty people,

Then there would be too many things he could do.

As long as he trained these fifty people well and equipped them with sophisticated armor and weapons,

Then the bandits of Old Black Mountain 断尾狼 (Duàn Wěi Láng)'s gang who threatened him would not be a big problem.

But after thinking about it, Li Yuan asked again.

"Brother Zhang, will hastily promoting me to captain cause dissatisfaction among the superior officers in the military fort and make things difficult for you?"

Zhang Kui smiled contemptuously.

"This is not a big problem."

"In a while, I will go back to Xihe Fort and Dongxiang Village with you."

"I will directly announce your appointment in public. I'd like to see who dares to disobey."

Li Yuan understood that this was equivalent to telling Xihe Fort and Dongxiang Village.

Li Yuan was a member of his, Left Commander Zhang Kui.

Li Yuan knew that this favor was too great.

He quickly cupped his fist and said.

"Then thank you, Brother Zhang."

For this Left Commander Zhang Kui,

The current Li Yuan was very important to him.

He knew very well the hobbies of his immediate superior, the Military Governor.

That was, like him, he was addicted to alcohol.

If he wanted to win the favor of the Military Governor, wine was absolutely indispensable.

This military household Li Yuan was not only good at brewing wine, but also had a temperament that he liked very much.

If he could win him over, he would never lack wine in the future.

As long as he had good wine, then he, Zhang Kui, would also have a chance to advance in front of the Military Governor.

Now, Li Yuan was not just a small military household in his eyes.

But a benefactor who could bring him real benefits and advantages.

Thinking of this, the Lord Left Commander treated Li Yuan even more warmly.

After the banquet, Zhang Kui took Li Yuan to the Military Governor's residence to deliver wine.

When they arrived at the Military Governor's residence, Li Yuan was not qualified to enter. He just waited at the door.

He waited for at least half an hour.

Zhang Kui then walked out slowly.

Li Yuan looked at his face and saw that Zhang Kui was radiant and happy.

Li Yuan understood that this Lord Left Commander was probably praised by the Military Governor.

Sure enough, Zhang Kui laughed when he saw Li Yuan.

"Brother Li, the Military Governor likes [Forget-Worry Brew] very much."

"He not only drank three large bowls in a row."

"But also praised me for doing things effectively."

"This is all thanks to your good wine."

Seeing Zhang Kui happy, Li Yuan quickly cupped his fist to congratulate him.

Zhang Kui waved his hand and said.

"Now that my business is done."

"It's time to do your business."

"Brother Li, I will accompany you back to Dongxiang Village."

"Let's first make your promotion to captain a reality."

Hearing this, Li Yuan was naturally happy.

Zhang Kui saw Li Yuan and several subordinates walking beside the carriage, so he asked.

"Brother Li, can you ride a horse?"

Li Yuan quickly replied.

"Reporting to the Lord Left Commander, I can ride a horse."

Zhang Kui nodded and said.

"Then you follow me first."

Li Yuan didn't know why, but since Zhang Kui said to go with him, he followed him.

Zhang Kui took him to the Military Governor's horse stable.

When the soldiers here saw that it was the Lord Left Commander, they quickly bowed and saluted.

Entering the stable, Zhang Kui pointed to the twenty or so horses inside and said.

"I have the power to allocate horses to the military forts in this county."

"Since you can ride a horse, choose one for yourself."

"We will ride horses in a while, go early and return early."

Li Yuan nodded quickly, chose a black horse with charcoal-colored fur in the stable.

He jumped on the horse and walked side by side with Zhang Kui.

Li Yuan left the Military Governor's Mansion and called over his four subordinates.

He instructed Cui Ping and the others to first purchase the grain and materials needed for the winery in the city's grain and rice store, and then return to Dongxiang Village on their own.

And he accompanied the Lord Left Commander to Xihe Fort to handle affairs.

Several subordinates immediately took orders to do business.

Li Yuan and Zhang Kui then rode out of the county seat and headed for Xihe Fort.