[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut":3,"chapter-starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-chapter-17":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Starting from the Battlefield: Gathering Attributes to Build the All-Heavens Ming Dynasty",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2341824,4577,"Chapter 17: Open All the Treasure Chests!","starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-chapter-17",17,"\u003Cp>“Damn.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Battalion Commander.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Lei was stunned into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just months ago, when they wiped out the mountain bandits, Zhu Ying was a raw recruit with less than three months in the ranks; he earned his promotion to Platoon Leader by slaying bandits—but now he had been appointed Battalion Commander, a military officer commanding a thousand men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others might not grasp the magnitude of this leap, but Liu Lei understood it perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big Brother Liu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just now, General Chen told me that a Battalion Commander may form a personal guard of fifty.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The ten men I originally commanded—I want them transferred into my personal guard,” Zhu Ying said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though all ten were new recruits, Zhu Ying knew them well; personal guards must be trusted allies, not strangers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zhu Ying, what about me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Lei suddenly looked at Zhu Ying with serious intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big Brother Liu, what do you mean?” Zhu Ying asked, surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With my rank as Company Commander, I should be fit to serve as your personal guard’s Platoon Leader,” Liu Lei said cheerfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big Brother Liu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you serious or joking?” Zhu Ying’s expression turned odd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m completely serious.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Lei smiled, then his face grew solemn and grave; suddenly, he knelt before Zhu Ying: “Company Commander Liu Lei pledges allegiance to Battalion Commander Zhu. I beg you to accept me as your personal guard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The surrounding soldiers stared in astonishment; many eyes glowed with longing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying realized Liu Lei was sincere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If Big Brother Liu is willing, I accept.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying’s tone turned solemn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Liu Lei vows to serve you with his life.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Lei bowed his head in a full kowtow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Personal guard. Personal army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were the true close attendants of officers above Battalion Commander, the most loyal, sworn to die shielding their commander—even higher-ranking officers—from harm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he became Zhu Ying’s personal guard,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he served Zhu Ying alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And their fates were bound: rise together, fall together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The higher Zhu Ying rose, the higher his personal guards rose; if Zhu Ying fell, they would be dragged down with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Personal guard” was no empty title.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rise.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying stepped forward and helped Liu Lei up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Battalion Commander.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Lei dared not overstep; he bowed again immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then so be it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“From now on, Big Brother Liu is my personal guard’s Platoon Leader. Aside from the ten men I originally commanded, select another forty for me,” Zhu Ying immediately entrusted this task to Liu Lei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your order is received,” Liu Lei bowed with delight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll rest for a while.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I leave it to you, Big Brother Liu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying chuckled and walked toward his tent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his promotion of five ranks, Zhu Ying felt immense anticipation—not just for the authority, but for the treasure chests, which promised great power gains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Zhu Ying’s back, Liu Lei’s eyes shimmered with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew Zhu Ying’s future was limitless; though becoming a personal guard seemed like a demotion from Company Commander, it was in truth a far better path ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From his own promotion record, he lacked Zhu Ying’s ferocity and could never kill a hundred enemies; rising to Battalion Commander would be nearly impossible, even if it took years—or decades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But by staying beside Zhu Ying as his personal guard’s Platoon Leader, his own status would rise with Zhu Ying’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brothers.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“From today, I, Liu Lei, will serve as Platoon Leader of Battalion Commander Zhu’s personal guard.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides the ten men already under Battalion Commander Zhu’s command, we need forty more personal guards. If you wish to join, report to me—I’ll select the best.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the night sky,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Liu Lei shouted to the soldiers of his Company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the soldiers erupted in excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Me, I’ll join!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll join too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Commander, take me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I want to become a personal guard under Battalion Commander Zhu...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soldiers shouted eagerly; even troops from other companies gathered around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone could see Zhu Ying’s boundless potential; becoming his personal guard was a golden opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the tent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying set down his armor and sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder he’s a Battalion Commander—this armor is far heavier than a common soldier’s, with far better defense.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And the sword is a sharp iron blade.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying glanced, drew the blade, and couldn’t help but sigh in admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Power’s influence was clear even in armor and weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“One hundred taels of gold.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not bad.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying immediately stowed the gold chest into his storage space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Promoted to Battalion Commander.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Treasure chests.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying’s anticipation surged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Host’s rank elevated.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Promoted to Platoon Leader: reward—[Common Treasure Chest].”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Promoted to Acting Company Commander: reward—[Common Treasure Chest].”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Promoted to Company Commander: reward—[Common Treasure Chest].”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Promoted to Deputy Battalion Commander: reward—[Common Treasure Chest].”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Promoted to Battalion Commander: reward—[Common Treasure Chest].”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The interface displayed the prompts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ten treasure chests total.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With this luck, I’ll definitely get something good,” Zhu Ying’s eyes gleamed with anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Open all treasure chests,” Zhu Ying ordered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Command accepted. Opening all treasure chests.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Acquired skill: [Hundred Paces Piercing the Poplar].”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Acquired Huang-Class Mid-grade: [Precious Carved Bow].”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Acquired: [Fine Steel Longsword].”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Acquired Huang-Class Low-grade: [Furious Dance Blade Art].”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Acquired Huang-Class Low-grade: [Minor Restoration Pill].”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Acquired Huang-Class Low-grade martial art: [Divine Arrow Chain].”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Acquired Huang-Class Low-grade: [Shatter Mountain Fist].”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Acquired: [500 taels of gold].”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Acquired: [Fine Steel Refining Method].”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Acquired: [Premium Gunpowder Refining Method].”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Interface prompts flashed continuously—all ten treasure chests opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying scanned the results, a smile spreading across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not bad.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Skills, ranked martial arts, ranked weapons.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My luck is truly exceptional.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This fine steel refining method—this process far surpasses the era’s standards. And this premium gunpowder? It exceeds the era’s gunpowder.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. I’ll keep them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The world is vast; once I gain enough strength, I can expand beyond the Great Ming and become an emperor.\" Zhu Ying smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He naturally accepted every treasure chest he opened—every one of them belonged to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First extract the archery skill; it should be just like horsemanship—a skill that integrates directly.\" Zhu Ying thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He directly extracted the [Hundred Steps Piercing the Poplar] archery skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a soft glow settled over him, Zhu Ying’s grasp of archery shifted from intermediate to advanced—he now possessed a profound insight, surpassing ordinary people in this art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hundred Steps Piercing the Poplar: first strength, second eyesight, third intuition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that’s how it is.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhu Ying understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: Please follow, please follow, please follow—thank you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1077,"2026-06-20T23:30:09.614Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","c4f8a8d145b0dac1e13581235d74161733a63304d304c483fd0f2f27b2e0a016","starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-chapter-18","starting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-chapter-16",204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstarting-from-the-battlefield-gathering-attribut-cover.jpg"]