Seeing the person he wanted take the initiative to stand up, Yang Lieutenant General's face showed relief. He didn't care about the others: "In this case, then we will..."

"etc!"

Several anxious voices were heard in the crowd, and six young men stood up.

“We want to go too!”

These six people stood up resolutely despite their family members' attempts to persuade them.

Lieutenant General Yang didn't expect that they had such courage. No matter what kind of people they are, at least their courage is commendable.

He nodded: "Stand over here!"

The six people had only taken two steps when a voice in the crowd cried out, "Big Baby! What will happen to the children if you leave?!"

The man named Da Wa turned his head to glance at where his wife and child were, fighting back tears. "I'm tired of being bullied wherever I go. Other people's dogs are living better lives than us! I don't want my child to be like this in the future. One day he'll blame me when he grows up! I want to live like a human being and fight for a future for you."

After saying this, he left resolutely.

The humming sounds in the crowd gradually became louder, and more and more people stood up and walked together silently.

There were more than forty young and strong men in total, and almost all of them stood up.

Ji Changying was also pleased to see the people standing up.

Wan Ling'er wiped away her tears as she looked at the other sobbing family members and couldn't help but frown: "Why are you all crying! This is a good thing! If you cry too much, even the greatest blessings will be cried away! Hold it in!"

Ji Changying couldn't help but applaud.

What you said is absolutely right!

Lieutenant General Yang raised his chin slightly and said, "Not everyone can go if they want to. Each of you will carry a piece of wood and go up and down the mountain three times. If you can't hold on, you will be considered to have given up. Let's start now!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the crying family members were also worried.

Why can't you just go whenever you want?

Lieutenant General Yang did not mention the weight and size of the wood. Someone took the lead and ran with a piece of wood as thick as a finger.

Some people chose wood that was suitable for their physical strength, while others chose large and heavy wood.

Brigadier General Yang and his deputy stood aside and silently scored each of their abilities and personalities, planning which ones could be reused and which ones needed to be observed.

Zhou Huaijin and his brothers were so excited watching this.

The youngest, Zhou Huaitang, nudged his eldest brother: "Do you think we can go?"

Zhou Huaijin glared at him and said, "Our situation is different from these people. Don't come up with any bad ideas. If the elders at home find out, they will break your legs!"

Zhou Huaitang shuddered and extinguished the thought in his mind.

Watching these people running up and down the mountain, the family members, who were reluctant at first, gradually became anxious: "Please try harder! The end is almost here. Wouldn't it be a shame if you can't run now?"

"Everyone says you're stupid! Everyone knows to take a small one, why did you choose such a thick piece of wood!"

"Dad! Try your best! The child and I are depending on you!"

···

In less than a cup of tea, the attitudes had changed completely.

Ji Changying chuckled and watched them talking to Zhong Lizhou: "Has the grain issue been resolved?"

Zhonglizhou frowned: "Not yet, the gap is too big, if all else fails, we can only target the wealthy merchants in Liangzhou City."

But if this happens, other problems will inevitably arise, but we can't take care of them now.

Ji Changying sighed and said, "I do know a grain merchant. Because he is too conscientious, he is ostracized and his business is not doing well. I just don't know if he has a lot of goods."

Zhonglizhou was a little surprised: "What's your name? Where is it?"

"I haven't contacted them yet! How would I know where they are now?"

"Then tell me how to contact me, and I'll send someone right away!"

Zhonglizhou was really impatient at this moment. The issue of planting grain was imminent. Any further delay would result in a year's harvest.

"Wait for my news."

Ji Changying hesitated for a moment before answering.

She was also thinking about how to take the food out of the space openly.

Zhong Lizhou looked at her seriously and said, "Then I'll leave this matter to you. If you have any news, please inform me as soon as possible!"

"no problem."

Ji Changying agreed readily.

Ever since the last time they talked, Ji Changying felt that Zhonglizhou was a person who could be cooperated with.

At least because of the incident with Princess Ping, he has no prejudice against women and his thinking is not pedantic.

He is a flexible, young and energetic person.

"Have you kept the retainer order I gave you?"

Zhonglizhou changed the subject and talked about the token.

Ji Changying nodded: "It's very useful."

"That's good! You haven't done anything yet. I can't promise you any position based on your previous article on soybean cultivation. I'll first give you a retainer's pass, valid within Liangzhou. Once your potatoes are productive, I'll fight for you."

Ji Changying smiled confidently: "Then you should be prepared to debate with the scholars."

Zhou Huaijin and the others were completely confused and only understood one message.

That means my younger sister is really influential in front of Prince Ping!

After the final screening, Lieutenant General Yang finally selected thirty people.

Basically, every family sent one person so that the people in the shelter could settle down.

Zhong Lizhou instructed his deputy: "Go to Lord Wang in person to explain the situation. The settlement of these people will be left to you."

"Yes!" After hearing this, the deputy immediately went to deal with the matter.

Only at this moment did the people in the shelter feel a sense of security in their hearts. For a moment, even the sadness of being separated from their loved ones disappeared, and they were filled with joy.

As Ji Changying and Zhong Lizhou just came down the mountain and arrived at the door of their home, they saw Ji Hu and Ji Zhiheng arguing and hesitating at the door of Ji's house.

The two were still arguing about something.

“What are you doing…?”

Ji Changying looked at the two of them in some confusion.

When Ji Hu saw Ji Changying coming over, his face relaxed, but Ji Zhiheng seemed to have made up his mind.

"Your uncle Heng heard that Prince Ping was coming to the village today to select men for the military camp, and he insisted on joining the army. I can't persuade him anymore, so please try to persuade him!"

Ji Hu had lost an arm and could hardly hold anyone with one hand. Seeing her coming, he had no choice but to complain first.

Ji Changying was shocked: "Uncle Heng wants to join the army?"

Zhongli Zhou also looked at the other party in surprise.

No matter how you look at him, he seems to be around 30 years old. Since he is a member of the Ji family, he must have been studying for the past 20 years. Why does he suddenly want to join the army?

Ji Zhiheng walked up to Ji Changying with a serious look on his face and took a deep breath: "That's right! I want to join the army!"

Ji Changying opened her mouth and said, "You've studied for so many years, why do you suddenly want to give up literature and pursue martial arts?"

Ji Zhiheng turned to look at Zhonglizhou: "I guess this is the Prince of Ping?"

Zhonglizhou looked at him and said, "Yes!"

Ji Zhiheng lifted his robe, knelt down and said deeply: "Please accept me, my lord!"

Ji Changying didn't expect his attitude to be so firm and took a breath.