823 You dare to cut without evidence?

Old Wei hurried to a familiar stall, "Four big meat pies, please!"

"Alright, I'll wrap it up right away, General Wei, here you go!" Old Xi replied briskly, wearing an old, yellowed cotton coat and a linen apron.

Old Wei quickly whispered, "No, I'm not a general. Just call me Old Wei, don't call me that!" He put down a large coin and two small coins, took them, and left.

Old Wei smiled and left in a hurry. He was pleased to hear that the general was his son, but he couldn't just claim him as someone else!

"Alright, alright, Lord Wei, take care, Lord Wei! Lord Wei, consider this my treat today," before he could finish speaking, Old Wei had already disappeared into the alleyway.

Old Xi looked slightly embarrassed and thought to himself, 'I was thinking of asking if my son could join Old Wei and his group, so he could have a future. It seems I need to find an opportunity to pay him a visit today.'

It'll be too late if you wait!

In the past few days, Lao Xi has seen the city guards and the army cracking down on many local thugs, kidnappers, and even beggars. He heard that these beggars deliberately stole children, maliciously discounted them, and even harmed them!

There are also those who are addicted to gambling, who lose their family fortune and even sell their children to gamble. They are caught and killed without hesitation, leaving no trace for the New Year. Not to mention those with scarlet hands, extremely black-hearted, difficult to deal with, yet leaving no trace.

Those who can only suspect, know the truth but cannot catch in the act, are simply beheaded!

Even those few domineering high-walled compounds were cut down, and the crimson aura seemed to be able to be smelled several streets away!

Moreover, Lao Xi had heard and witnessed firsthand that the Wei family and several nearby military households, who were previously quite ordinary, had become very active and energetic in the past few days.

Many families found themselves joining the city guards, security offices, government offices, and other departments such as agriculture and wards overnight, essentially becoming government employees overnight.

Moreover, all the children in the family who were of age would rush to a training ground every day to train, shouting loudly.

Old Wei only recently started buying some meat pies in the mornings, probably to nourish his two children!

Old Xi wasn't stupid; he saw through it all, so he got the idea. If his own child could also find a way in, he'd at least have a secure future!

His hands moved quickly, but a sense of anxiety rose in his heart! His eyes involuntarily turned to the direction where Old Wei had disappeared!

Old Wei hurried home; his two children were about to leave, and he needed to get there quickly.

After a few hurried knocks, the eldest son immediately opened the door in a low voice, "Dad, you're back! Quickly have some hot porridge, it's just right, we've already served it for you!"

The eldest son, dressed in smart clothes, looked incredibly energetic, as did the second son. They had already finished their porridge and were holding long spears, seemingly waiting to leave and set off.

The wife gently scooped an egg from the thin porridge in the pot, placed it in a bowl, and served it to Lao Wei!

Old Wei chuckled softly, took out the meat pie wrapped in oil paper, and whispered to his two sons, "Come on, eat quickly, and eat these eggs too. After you've eaten, we'll go to the drill ground."

You must work hard and not slack off!

The eldest son said respectfully, "Yes, Father, my younger brother and I will definitely work hard!"

We've already eaten; Daddy, Mommy, Grandpa, and Grandma ate!

Old Wei waved his hand, stuffed the meat patties into the hands of the two children, and whispered, "Don't worry about us, eat them while they're hot. And eat these eggs too. You need to eat your fill to train properly!"

He slowed his voice and whispered, "As long as you don't slack off these next few days, you'll be basically set. We're short-handed right now, so if you train for a few more days, we'll probably assign you positions directly."

I must work hard these next few days, maintain this routine, and make sure I eat well to have the energy!

Hearing this, his wife's expression brightened, and she urged, "Listen to your father, he's right! Eat quickly, you need to be well-fed to train properly, otherwise you won't have the energy to perform well!"

"Yes, Father!" "Thank you, Father!" "Thank you, Mother!"

The eldest son's eyes were slightly red as he expressed his gratitude, realizing more and more as he grew older that his parents had endured so much hardship.

The younger brother, like his elder brother, was moved.

After his two sons finished eating, he gave them some instructions and watched them leave. Several of his neighbors were also leaving soon, and Old Wei felt a sense of relief.

His wife straightened her slightly faded long dress and asked softly, "Boss, is it really settled for Xiao Mo and the others?"

Old Wei smiled and said softly, "Of course it's true. I'm not just trying to appease them. I heard the general say yesterday that we are now preparing to expand the area further, which is currently a hundred miles in circumference."

We can't possibly patrol these things every day. Defending against external enemies is what we need to do right now. These city guards, patrols, and people in various places are all needed.

The eldest and the youngest were lucky; otherwise, the youngest might have had a hard time.

After a moment of thought, he murmured, "The boss must want him to join the army. The pay here is better, and there's a lot of allowance. He can save it up to get married."

Xiao Mo told him to go into the city guard post or, at the very least, to the patrol office.

Upon hearing this, his wife's eyes lit up, and she served Old Wei a bowl of porridge and a serving of pickled vegetables.

Old Wei finished his meal in a few bites and instantly felt his energy return. He had eaten a late-night snack while on duty last night, but the night was late and cold, and his blood circulation was very tiring.

He relaxed slightly, noticing his wife's silence and the hint of something on her mind, and asked softly, "What's wrong?"

The wife nodded slightly and whispered, "Yesterday, the child's uncle brought over a basket of eggs and a piece of pork leg!"

She hurriedly added, "The eggs are still in the house, and the meat is marinated and untouched. I'm waiting for my husband to come back and decide what to do!"

Yesterday, the children's great-uncle didn't say much, only mentioning that he wanted to give the two children some nourishing food.

A basket of eggs is quite a lot, and probably many of them were purchased, along with meat, which is never cheap. This is no small gift!

Upon hearing this, Old Wei paused for a moment, noticing a hint of self-reproach on his wife's face. He nodded gently and said softly, "Then keep it. The two children need it right now. We'll cook the meat for them tonight to help them recover."

After a moment's hesitation, he said softly, "Don't worry about my nephew. I know him well; he's a good person. Let him get some more training these days."

The general intends to add more people. I'll inquire in a few days. If they're recruiting again, I'll vouch for my nephew and recommend him for training. We'll also buy some meat to give him a good boost!

'Thank you for your trouble, my husband!' she whispered softly, her face slightly flushed, a hint of excitement and gratitude in her voice.

Old Wei gently approached his wife and softly comforted her, "It's no trouble at all. It's just that the general hasn't been recruiting anyone these past few years, and my talent is limited too. I'm sorry you've had to suffer."