You know what, just thinking about this scene is terrifying.

Li Xu smacked his lips and looked at Du Feng, "Brother Feng, will Brother Du really come back in the next two years?"

"Yes, he was promoted to sergeant after two years of service. Sergeants can only serve for three years, and it will be up on the first of next month. I just don't know if he plans to continue serving this time. If he chooses to serve beyond the limit, it will be either next month or next March. He will definitely get a home leave."

After hearing the exact news, Du Sen's face turned pale and he had no choice but to continue asking for help, "Brother-in-law, sister-in-law, you must save me."

"If your elder brother just comes back to visit relatives, we can help you, but what if your elder brother has retired from the army?" Hu Guilan hesitated.

"Xiao Sen, are you afraid of being a soldier or your elder brother?" Li Mei asked.

"I feel scared."

"Then hurry up and ask Uncle Du to arrange a marriage for you. The wedding can be postponed for a year or two. That way, your eldest brother won't send you off to the army again, right? Besides, once you're engaged, you'll be considered an adult. Your eldest brother will definitely be embarrassed to do anything to you then."

Although Du Sen is only 14 years old after the Chinese New Year, Li Xu feels that he can learn from him.

Get engaged first and postpone the wedding.

This way all problems can be solved.

Even Hu Guilan and Li Mei thought it was a good idea.

But Du Sen was a little unhappy, "Brother-in-law, I don't want to get married so early."

I don’t know if it’s because of the influence of his two older brothers, but he doesn’t want to follow the crowd and get married so early.

"You can't send a letter now to ask your elder brother what he thinks? You should know how slow mail delivery is now." Li Xu shook his head and said,

"If your eldest brother can come back next month, he might get home even faster than the reply letter. But if he really wants you to join the army, I believe he can convince your parents. No one will be able to help you then, so you'd better consider the method I'm talking about now and make a quick decision, otherwise it will be too late to regret it later."

He felt that the reason why the head of the Du family had the idea of ​​sending Du Sen to the army last time was probably because he noticed this characteristic of Du Sen.

How could a man who has been in the army for so many years let go of such a good candidate for a soldier?

We must find a way to get Du Sen into the army.

If he hadn't seen that Du Sen really didn't want to join the army, he might not have suggested this idea that might offend his future brother-in-law.

The same goes for my future brother-in-law.

Last year, Du Sen was only a little old, but he was already struggling.

Now look what has happened. He has suffered a psychological trauma.

Besides, given this kid's personality, if we really want to send him there by force, who knows what kind of trouble he might cause.

Du Sen's face was full of struggle. After a long while, he nodded heavily. "Brother-in-law, I'll listen to you. I'll tell my parents tonight."

Li Xu saw Du Feng's hesitant expression and said with a smile, "Brother Feng, you know Xiao Sen's character. If he doesn't want to do something, forcing him is useless. It's better to go with the flow and help him."

"How could I not know? But my eldest brother wanted to send him to the army, and you did this..." Then Du Feng sighed, "Forget it, I'll pretend I don't know about it. Xiaosen, when you go back, don't tell your parents that this was your brother-in-law's idea. Just say it was your own idea. Do you understand?"

Du Sen understood somewhat and agreed directly, "Don't worry, I won't make it difficult for my brother-in-law."

"Not bad, you have made progress. It's worth your brother-in-law's help." Li Xu patted his shoulder with a look of great satisfaction on his face.

Then he said to Du Feng, "Brother Feng, you don't have to worry about this. Why don't you tell me about the situation of persuading the military service? Maybe my third son can use it in the future."

In fact, even if he said it openly, he believed that Du Ming and his wife would definitely stand on his side.

Nothing else.

It's because they know Du Sen's character too well.

We all have our own flesh and blood. We can't let our eldest son's ideas cause trouble for our younger son, right?

No matter what the outcome, the friendship between the Dusen brothers probably ends here.

So for the sake of family harmony, they will definitely agree with Du Sen's idea.

For no other reason than to shut up the eldest son.

And Li Xu's role in it will be hidden.

By then, at most Du Sen would be beaten up twice by his elder brother on some pretext and that would be the end of it.

Anyway, this guy is thick-skinned, so there's no problem.

Li Chen was shocked when he heard this and quickly waved his hand to refuse, "Second brother, I won't join the army."

As soon as she said a word, Li Mei scolded her, "Shut up! If you still don't make progress in your studies, you might as well go to hell."

Li Chen suddenly fell silent.

Seeing this, Du Feng told what he knew.

It turns out that there is an age limit for joining the army now, and you must be at least 18 years old.

Moreover, the assessment of family background is quite strict.

Once all conditions are met and you have enlisted, your service time will be calculated from March 1 of the following year.

The service time in the army is three years. No matter when you become a sergeant during these three years, you will continue to serve as a sergeant for three years.

Sergeants who have completed their active service can serve beyond their term, which must be at least one year.

After listening to it, Li Xu thought about it in his mind.

It is now February. In just over twenty days, the eldest son of the Du family will have served as a soldier for five years.

I have to say, this time is really long.

After understanding the situation, he chatted with Du Feng for a while before sending him out.

When he entered the room again, he saw Li Mei saying to Li Chen, "Did you hear everything I just said? If you still don't know how to make progress, I will send you to the army in the future."

"Yes, yes, I will definitely study hard." Li Chen nodded repeatedly like a chicken eating rice.

At this time, Li Xu asked, "Third Brother, it's understandable that Xiao Sen doesn't want to go, but why don't you want to go?"

It is rare to find a boy who does not want to join the army at this time.

Du Feng was here just now, so he didn't dare to ask, fearing that Li Chen would say something he shouldn't and lose face.

Now Du Sen and Li Ju were playing on the other side, so she was not worried that he would hear it, so she asked.

Li Chen stammered, "I'm just like my elder sister. I can't bear to leave home."

Li Xu thought for a moment and then asked, "Are you reluctant to leave home, or are you reluctant to leave the food at home?"

"I have both, but I am more reluctant to leave home."

Hu Guilan studied his expression carefully.

After a moment, he smiled and said, "That sounds like the truth."

Li Xu and the other person also nodded in agreement.

"Then can you accept me coming back once a year?"

Li Chen looked at Li Mei who was asking the question and slowly shook his head.

Seeing this, Li Xu sighed, "It seems that this kid will definitely not be able to get into university."