Chapter 74: Recruiting

The next day, the young lady said that the young master had urinated several times last night, and all the urine was yellow.

"It's a good thing to urinate more frequently. Don't worry too much." Lin Qian comforted.

The young lady still remembered that it was Lin Qian who saved her, so she believed her words without a doubt and immediately relaxed. She chuckled and teased the child lying beside her.

Looking at the smile on her lips, Lin Qian was a little stunned. The young lady was only seventeen years old this year. She became a mother at the age of seventeen. In modern times, people only go to high school at the age of seventeen.

Thinking about it, she looked down at her small body. She was already twelve years old this year. Shouldn’t she get married in another four or five years?

Thinking of this, Lin Qian curled her lips unconsciously. In modern times, she is already 24 years old and still not married. In ancient times, her parents would not force her to get married at such a young age, right?

At this time, County Magistrate Liu's son came back, and Lin Qian went back to boil medicine.

The county magistrate's wife arranged for Lin Qian to live in the guest room behind the young lady's room. It was close to their room, and it was convenient for Lin Qian to take care of the young master.

To go back to her room, she had to pass through the main house. Lin Qian had never stopped practicing martial arts this year, so her hearing and eyesight were sharper than those of ordinary people.

So when she passed by the main house, she heard the conversation between County Magistrate Liu and a man without any intention.

"The order has been issued. Half a month later, the number of recruits in Bo County must reach 10,000, and then they will go directly to the border." said the man.

County Magistrate Liu sighed, "Ah, you said we were living in peace, but now we have to go to war. This time the whole court is recruiting soldiers, I don't think it will be good for the border!"

"Whether it's good or not has nothing to do with us. Our task now is to quickly gather these 10,000 strong men.

You can tell them that those who are willing to join the army will be given ten taels of silver and have their land tax exempted for one year. Every family must have one able-bodied man; this is a must, and they cannot refuse to go."

Lin Qian suddenly stopped halfway through her walk. The imperial court was going to recruit soldiers?

It seems that the border has suffered serious losses this year. According to what County Magistrate Liu and the man said, it is estimated that several prefectures near the border will have to gather people.

I don’t know whether Linjia Village will be conscripted.

Lin Qian thought about it and returned to her room absentmindedly.

After staying at County Magistrate Liu's house for another three days, the young master's jaundice finally subsided. Lin Qian left the prescription and went home.

When she got home, Lin Qian strangely discovered that something was a little strange about the situation at home today.

Lin Changcan sat in the yard smoking a pipe, his face full of worry and not saying a word. Lin Wu was busy repairing the table legs, the hammer banging loudly.

Zhao Xiu was washing clothes in the yard, but after washing for so long that the clothes were almost torn to pieces, she still didn't change her place.

"Mom, what's wrong with you? Are you absent-minded? The clothes in your hands are almost torn to pieces." Lin Qian frowned.

Zhao Xiu finally came back to her senses, glanced down at her clothes, then looked up again and asked, "Are you back? Are you hungry? Do you want me to cook for you?"

Lin Qian shook her head and looked around, but didn't see Lin Shuo and Xu Jingcheng. Then she asked, "I don't know, Mom, what's wrong with you? Where are Shuo Shuo and Jingcheng?"

Zhao Xiu glanced at Lin Wu, who said, "They went to the city to get information. The imperial court is recruiting soldiers. Someone came to our village yesterday and said that every family should send one male adult."

There are many men in their family, but only Lin Wu agreed to the request.

"Dad, don't worry. I won't let you go to the border. I'll go to the county magistrate's house and beg him right away." Lin Qian said, turning around to leave, but was stopped by Lin Wu.

Lin Wu looked at Zhao Xiu and said to Lin Qian, "You don't have to go. When they came, they told us that Bo County must provide 10,000 people, so every household must provide one able-bodied man. The county magistrate will not show any leniency."

"Dad? You're stopping me. Do you want to go to the border?" Lin Qian finally realized something was wrong and asked.

Lin Wu nodded: "You also know that our family used to be neither high nor low, so I could only make your life a little better, and I also made your mother suffer with me.

There's a war going on at the border right now, and it's a great opportunity for a military officer to make a name for himself. I'm quite skilled in martial arts, so I can go to the border and fight for an official position. Then, your mother and you will become official wives."

Lin Qian understood what Lin Wu meant. The "before" he was referring to was the modern time.

Lin's father is a migrant worker who works on a construction site. Zhao Xiu is in poor health and has undergone surgery, but she does not rely on Lin Wu for support. She raises some pigs and sheep at home to supplement the family income.

Lin Qian and Lin Shuo had just grown up and started working. Before they could even enjoy the blessing of having children, they traveled through time and space here.

What Lin Wu wants now is to make a name for himself and stop his wife and children from suffering.

"Dad, our family is rich now. We have the fine powder business, and I can make money by treating patients. Why do you have to live a life of worrying about your life?" Lin Qian said.

"Okay, you two stop talking. Dawu, go if you want to. I'll take care of the family, but there's only one condition: you must come back safely." Zhao Xiu interrupted the conversation between the father and daughter and said to Lin Wu. As she spoke, her eyes turned red.

To be honest, Lin Qian has never seen Zhao Xiuhong since she was a child.

Although Zhao Xiu could not read a single word, she was strong, hardworking and simple, understood many profound principles, and taught Lin Qian a lot.

Lin Wu had his own considerations. He wanted to go out and return with dignity for his wife and children, and Zhao Xiu respected his choice.

Just like in his previous life, no matter what Lin Wu wanted to do, Zhao Xiu was his strong backing.

Lin Qian stopped talking, took her mother's hand and went back into the house.

Lin Changcan, who was watching this scene, just sighed deeply and said, "Dawu, although we are father and son who met halfway through life, I know that you are a good child, and so is Xiaoxiu.

I won't say much else, except to say, you must come back safely. Don't let Xiaoxiu down."

Lin Wu's eyes also became moist. He lowered his head and sat next to Lin Changcan. After a while, he hummed softly.

Everyone else disagreed with Lin Wu's decision, but Lin Shuo was different. He even wanted to go with him.

According to him, every man in the world has a dream of becoming a general.

Zhao Xiu talked with Lin Wu all night that night. The next day, he started packing Lin Wu's clothes and valuables, and stuffed a lot of silver bills into the crevices of his clothes.

"You can ride our horse too. Having a horse on the battlefield should give you some advantages. If things really don't work, you can escape with a horse." Zhao Xiu muttered to herself as she packed her things, just like she did every time she sent Lin Wu out to work.

No matter how big or small the matter is, he will give you instructions one by one.

Lin Wu hugged Zhao Xiu from behind and said, "Don't worry, I will come back safely. Don't worry about me. I will take good care of myself."

Zhao Xiu's tears fell one by one and dripped onto Lin Wu's hands.

"I understand. I will take good care of the house and wait for you to come back."

"good."