Chapter 1387 - 1387 47 The Wang Familys First Divine Power

Chapter 1387: Chapter 47: The Wang Family’s First Divine Power Territory_4 Chapter 1387: Chapter 47: The Wang Family’s First Divine Power Territory_4 Under normal circumstances, Prominent Families are not allowed to establish their own official military battalions.

However, under Daqian Law, once a national war breaks out or any other dire situation threatening Daqian arises, Prominent Families are authorized to organize [Militias] to defend the country and the Human race.

Although the national war has not yet started, the nominal reason is already there.

Therefore, Changning Wang Clan simply applied for the organizational framework of [Changning Wang’s Civilian Corps] and established a regular militia with a full complement of 5,200 men. A portion of the taxes from Longzuo County and Changning’s defense will be allocated at half the rate of [an ordinary battalion]’s military salary and provisions.

Typically, the total annual salary and provisions for an ordinary battalion amount to 300,000 Qian Gold, meaning Changning Wang’s prestigious battalion would be entitled to a subsidy of 150,000 Qian Gold annually.

As for the remaining part, the Wang family must find a way themselves.

With the official framework of a regular militia, Wang Anye began recruiting throughout Changning, primarily focusing on the Wang family’s head of household guards, as well as all the [native] inhabitants of Changning who had settled there for no less than three generations, implying that anyone wishing to join [Changning Wang’s prestigious battalion] must have at least a great grandfather who had moved and settled in Changning.

The central square of Xinping Town is the main recruitment point.

Wearing an officer’s armor, Wang Anye, serving as the main official in charge of recruitment, was sitting upright at the commander’s seat supervising the entire recruitment process.

Meanwhile, Emperor Longchang, with nothing else to do and wearing a red armband on his arm, disguised himself as an old general and sat beside Wang Anye, supervising: “Anye lad, in my lifetime I have waged countless campaigns, and no one can match my experience in marching and fighting.”

“If it weren’t for Wang Shouzhe forbidding me from the frontlines, there wouldn’t be a need to do anything fancy. Just give me an army of 100,000, and I could march to the capital of South Qin country. So, you still have a lot to learn from me regarding military affairs.”

Wang Anye is Emperor Longchang’s favorite among the younger members of the Wang family, and his treatment of Anye differs starkly from that of Wang Shouzhe.

“Great-Emperor-Grandfather,” Wang Anye replied telepathically, “it’s only the establishment of a militia, why bother with your personal involvement?”

“Wang Shouzhe recently hasn’t allowed me to travel far, so I’m just too idle. Now that there’s something serious to do, I certainly can’t miss out,” Emperor Longchang replied cheerfully. “By the way, this time the quality of your militia must be higher. After all, the Wang family is wealthy. At least you should aim for the standards of the [White Tiger] and [Vermilion Bird] main battalions, right? It would be shameful to end up with a logistics unit.”

The annual salary and provisions for a main battalion are roughly 800,000 Qian Gold.

Emperor Longchang naturally had a good point: paying just 150,000 Qian Gold from county and defense taxes could support a main battalion, and the remaining expenses would be entirely covered by the affluent Wang family. This would be a great benefit for both the country and the people.

“Mm-hmm,” Wang Anye nodded in agreement, “my great grandfather also thinks this way. Since it’s our Wang family building the militia, we certainly can’t have too low a threshold.”

At this moment, more and more people gathered at the outskirts of the square to sign up, with patrol teams and the Wang family’s clan guards maintaining order.

Wang Anye stood up and declared loudly: “The hour has come. I hereby announce the official formation of the [Changning Wang’s Civilian Corps]. We will begin recruitment openly, fairly, and honestly.”

“The first condition is to have ancestral residence in Changning for three generations or more, and starting from the great grandfather, there must be no criminal record.”

“The second condition is that ordinary soldiers must possess a primary education certificate from a village school affiliated with the Wang family.”

The venue immediately buzzed with commotion. The first condition was acceptable since this is Changning’s local militia; local residents naturally have priority.

The second condition, however, seemed excessive. How difficult is it to obtain a primary education certificate from the Wang family’s school? Even if Emperor Longchang were to study systematically and take the test, he would not pass.

“Quiet down, quiet down,” Wang Anye said solemnly, “our [Changning Wang’s prestigious corps] is an army with ideals, morals, and culture. The Wang family’s basic education has already been popularized. How can one who does not even have a primary education certificate serve as an excellent soldier?”

After calming the crowd.

Wang Anye continued: “Next, the selection mechanism for ordinary soldiers. They must be under thirty-five years old with a cultivation base in the Vital Energy Refining Realm. Those who have never consumed the Blood Refining Pill or Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill, and possess at least Middle-grade, Fourth Rank, or Grade B bloodline, and pass the tests of willpower and character, will be given priority for recruitment as ordinary soldiers. Additionally, the military will allocate one Blood Refining Pill and one Bone Marrow Cleansing Pill, along with corresponding cultivation resources.”

“What?” Emperor Longchang was “greatly shaken”, staring at Wang Anye in astonishment, “With those resources, aren’t they likely to reach Middle-grade, Fourth Rank, or Class C? And this is just for ordinary soldiers? What about your officer ranks?”

For such individuals, reaching the advanced stage of the Spirit Platform Realm is not difficult as long as they have abundant and proper resources. Moreover, if cost were no object, there’s quite a possibility of advancing to the Heavenly Human Realm.

“Our plan is this: after the lower-level squad leaders improve their bloodline, they must at least be Second Rate Supremacy or Grade A Little Sky Pride. The commanders of larger units should be Sky Pride, and the thirteen battalion commanders should be Great Heavenly Proud. As for the battalion leader, it has to be World’s Best, right?”

World’s Best, right.

Emperor Longchang’s head buzzed. What do you mean World’s Best, right? Are you joking? You’re setting a mere local militia’s standards to compete with Daqian’s main battalions? Are you aiming to even surpass Daqian’s ace battalions?

“Your Majesty, didn’t you say to make it as high as possible?” Wang Anye said, “My great grandfather stated that since we’re aiming high, we might as well set the standards based on the Divine Martial Era’s battalions. As for the officers, it’s not much of a problem; it’s just the base level still needs some adjustment, which we’ll slowly work out.”

Emperor Longchang felt dizzy. Thank goodness he gave you a local militia number. If he gave you a main battalion number, wouldn’t you be aiming for the Supreme forces of the Divine Martial Dynasty?

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