The new recruits had long known their highest-ranking officer was Su Ze. They all saw him as their role model and were proud to be soldiers under his command.
Su Ze felt their gazes—fervent with adoration, brimming with youthful energy and high spirits. He sensed their trust, the kind that places life and death in another's hands, and a heavy weight settled in his heart.
In the near future, he would lead these new recruits to the battlefield, and it was his duty to ensure as many of them as possible returned alive.
"Salute!"
At Li Yongguan's command, a thousand soldiers snapped to attention and saluted Su Ze in perfect unison.
Su Ze returned the salute, then waved with a slight smile. "Greetings, comrades!"
The soldiers responded in unison, "Greetings, sir!"
Su Ze had been a little worried. He didn't know the first thing about drilling or leading troops, and he had feared he would arrive and be completely useless, unable to do anything.
