But in an emergency, they would all be subject to conscription.
However, for now, it hadn't reached that point.
...
Imparting a True Skill naturally required gathering people.
Starting with Xiongying County, Gu Zheng imparted the skill to everyone—the town's martial arts dojos, the constables, the government constables, the County Soldiers, and even the guards of the various prominent families.
Copies of the *Bibo Smoke Mist Technique* were made one after another.
Everyone in the city who could write was called out and gathered together.
Furthermore, Gu Zheng required the County Magistrate's Office to establish a department that would be open to all citizens.
This meant that anyone who wanted to learn could do so—even a beggar!
The County Magistrate's Office naturally agreed without hesitation.
For one, far too many people had received copies of the *Bibo Smoke Mist Technique*. It was bound to circulate; there was no way to keep it a secret.
