220 All the people in the Great Zhou were shocked
Lin Feng, Tong Lin and Zhang Xiaoshan are all orphans. It is best not to tell Tong Miao. Xiao Wu just needs to tell his brother. Wu Jun's parents are in Yangcheng, and the master has made the decision, so let him follow. Qingshi's parents are here, so Ping An should go back and discuss it with them. He doesn't have to go if he doesn't want to.
He didn't want to do as his master said, that everyone belonged to him and he could do whatever he wanted with them.
That's still not a good thing. What he wants is not suppression, but to follow him wholeheartedly. Besides, no matter what the master says, he is very caring towards his subordinates.
When Wan Changsheng saw his son wanted to take him for a walk, and even refused to take his sister with him even though she cried and wanted to go, he knew in his heart that his son wanted to tell him something.
Mei Niang thought that the father and son were going to the workshop, where generally no idle people were allowed to go, so she hurriedly took her little daughter to wash and dress. She would have to teach her some things when she turns four next year. It is not good for a little girl to cry when she is not satisfied. Her brother knew to help her with things when he was four or five years old.
"Dad, the master plans to leave in five days. Mom said that he is going to Yunzhou to build a workshop, so he will have to stay there for a few days."
"Where are the two strongest? Who are you going to bring with you?"
"Dad, I plan to take Xiaowu, Linfeng, Tonglin, Xiaoshan, Qingshi, and Wujun with me. Just the six of us. Tongmiao will continue to look after mom and sister. Dawu will be in the workshop on the farm. If you need anything, just call him and he will come. Yuanqing's kung fu is not that good, so let him learn accounting from the teacher. When he has time, he can study with Mr. Zhou.
Erqiang, Fangwu, and Xiaohu will be released into the valley for the time being. They don't know about this yet. Do you think this arrangement is feasible?"
Wan Changsheng knew that Ping An didn't want to take Erqiang with him, because no matter how safe it was, it would not be as safe as home.
"Ping An, do you really have to go?"
"Dad, there are many wounded soldiers on the battlefield. We can save more people if we go. Don't worry, we will save people in the rear and will never go to the front. If cousin Daqiang and the others have to go, you can ask Shopkeeper Ge to find a way to send me a letter. I will take care of them.
The master at home said that everything will be arranged well, but we have three alcohol workshops in our village, and outsiders are not allowed to enter. If any relatives want to come to you, you have to consider these things carefully. "
Wan Changsheng shook his head and said, "I won't accept anyone. Your grandfather's family and my eldest brother's family have basically enough food, and we have enough money at home. Daqiang and Wanqing are in the clinic now. If they need to serve in the army, they will also go to the military doctor's office. Your master said to write a letter and leave it with Doctor Sun. If anything happens, send the letter to the county magistrate immediately.
Even if there is a war, the Great Zhou has a strong military force and national strength, so even the countryside is not in danger. I am relieved that they are at home. But you must be careful and go home early. Your parents and sister are waiting for you at home."
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What they never expected was that the next day, the city would be in an uproar.
A notice was posted at the city gate at the beginning of the morning, informing all the people in the city that the war had really begun. Everyone should contribute money, food, and people, especially doctors.
Conscription began in June. Each household had one person, from 16 to 50. If the elderly, the weak or the sick could not go, they could pay 20 taels to find someone to replace them.
Lin Ling has a big picture.
Wan Changsheng felt more at ease, as the He and Wan families would just have to contribute some money.
Ping An didn't feel so relieved. Maybe this was only temporary. If the fighting got more intense in the future and couldn't be stopped in a short time, the money might not be able to help.
Since ancient times, if there is a long-term war, the other thing that causes lack of supply is not only money and food, but also people.
Of course, maybe everything will be fine this year or next year. Just like what my father and master said, the national strength and military power of the Great Zhou are still good.
Ping'an has already told the teacher that the teacher will be taking the provincial examination soon, so he will take time to read during these days. He will just ask the teacher to assign him more homework every two or three days.
Sun Wen naturally did not object. Since he had decided to take the exam, he had to get good results and not embarrass himself in front of his apprentice.
He assigned all the tasks he could to others, so it was indeed impossible for him to go to the teacher's home and teach him for half a day every day as before.
Wan Changsheng was now following Doctor Zhao, and was taken out as soon as he arrived at the medical hall.
Ping'an went to the back hall, where Mr. Jin, the master, Uncle Ming, and Uncle Ge were all there. It was obvious that they were discussing something, and there was no smile on their faces.
Ping An said hello and went to the next room. He was feeling a little confused, so he decided to go copy books, as copying books was the easiest way to calm his mind.
Sun Sicheng said: "Fang Xiao should be here in an hour. When he comes, we will make a final decision on the matters at hand. Those who have withdrawn from some industries outside will be assigned to various manors and medicine valleys. In the past few years, we have been focusing on medicine and food. We will collect all the other things that are difficult to produce.
I didn't expect the government to announce this today. It's a good thing. I just happened to respond to the government's call and went to the front line. The people Ping An and I brought basically all know some medical knowledge, so we took them as assistants, and also brought some anesthetics and wound medicines."
Sun Wen said, "My Lord, Ping An said he would take six people, you take eight, that's sixteen people in total. Bring a few more tents and more food and other things. If the war breaks out, it will be inconvenient to buy some things."
Ming Wanli nodded and said, "Sir, you are right. We need to bring food, medicine, clothes, and quilts. It is very cold in the border town in October. Everyone needs to bring a few pairs of leather boots. I will do this tomorrow."
"I'll take care of these, Brother Ming, take care of other more important things." Old Ge took over the conversation, "I don't know if this war can be ended this year, but fortunately we are well prepared. We can do nothing for two or three years and still have enough food and supplies."
"Two horse-drawn carriages and two mule-drawn carriages. That's it for now. You can each do your own thing. Wanli, go and find out the details yourself. Just relying on that piece of paper won't do."
Ming Wanli stood up and said, "I'll go right away and make sure everything is clear."
Shopkeeper Ge also stood up: "I will go and prepare it too."
"Old Ge, wait a minute, Qingshi, are you really willing to let him go? If not, I can replace him."
"No, I'm following you and Master Ping An. There's nothing to worry about. You're practicing medicine in the rear, not going to the front to fight. It's good for the child to go out and practice. A bird in the nest can never fly far."
Sun Sicheng smiled and said, "Go ahead and do your work. I promise to bring your son home safely. Trust me."
After the two left, Sun Sicheng said, "Ah Wen, after I take Wan Li away, you have to help me support this big mess. Fang Xiao is good, but there are still some places that need your planning. I will let Da Wu go in to look after the medicine store where Wan Changsheng lives. It is very important. If it is not enough, let Er Qiang and others come back as well."
Sun Wen nodded: "I know, young master, the Great Zhou is like this, and we should contribute, but we should bring them back as soon as possible. Don't forget that we can also provide food and medicinal materials. These are also contributions, and it is not necessary for people to go."
Sun Sicheng knew that he still cared about going safely: "Don't worry, I said it will definitely not exceed one year, and I will try to go home by the end of the year."
Sun Wen sighed and said, "I'll go check on Ping An."
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