"Come, come, the prince is giving out money again!"
"Anyone who joins the army will receive two taels of silver."
"In addition, each family can get half a stone of rice and two pounds of pork!"
At the notice board.
Ouyang Zheng was holding a loudspeaker and shouting.
It's not just the sailors who are going to sea.
Including county soldiers could also get two taels of silver.
Two taels of silver is not a small amount.
Some people don't spend that much in a year.
These county soldiers were originally ruffians.
In the eyes of ordinary people, they are no different from bandits.
This changed after Ningque's transformation.
Ning Que directly gave a death order.
It is forbidden to take even a single needle or thread from the people.
Whoever dares to bully the people will be killed!
As a county soldier, you must have sufficient awareness.
It’s okay if you don’t want to be one.
Just step down honestly and let others take over.
Of course, there will definitely be many benefits.
The treatment of county soldiers was actually not bad.
There were a total of two thousand soldiers in Linzi County.
Many of them were once bandits and pirates.
He was just recruited by Ning Que.
The county soldier, who was eight feet tall, received the silver.
He took a big bite with a look of delight on his face.
"Da Hu, is life good now?"
"I told you a long time ago."
"Follow the prince and you'll have the best food and the best drinks."
"As long as we do our job well, we won't be treated unfairly."
"After this triumphant return, there will definitely be rewards."
Bai Yu is distributing silver.
Looking at the county soldier in front of him.
This guy was originally a bandit in Gaotang County.
But later he turned to the light and was recruited by Bai Yu.
Seeing that he had some basic martial arts skills, he appointed him as a county soldier.
Dahu is indeed a capable man.
After a thorough investigation, it was found that he was captured by bandits.
This person is quite honest and has never done anything bad.
In the mountains, everyone is responsible for chopping wood and making fire.
So now he's a centurion.
He also married a widow with two children.
"Hey, that's it!"
Bai Yu sized him up and warned, "So, remember this. After we put out to sea, you must defend Linzi well. When the time comes, rebels will seize your farmland, humiliate your wives and children, and even enslave you once again. Can you agree to this?"
"cannot!"
"I'll fight them to the death!"
"Very good." Bai Yu smiled and nodded. "You all know how the prince treats you. Remember, good days are created by your own hands. When someone tries to take them away, you must defend them with your own lives. Otherwise, your children may continue to be slaves, oppressed by those corrupt officials!"
"Don't worry, Commander Bai!"
"We all understand what you said."
"We are where we are today thanks to the prince's help."
"If anyone dares to rob us, we will fight them to the death!"
Bai Yu nodded in satisfaction. "I know you have some acquaintances in Jiaodong or Langya, and perhaps some of your distant relatives are there. So you can spread the word. As long as anyone is willing to come to Linzi, the county magistrate will allocate houses and land. You don't have to worry about household registration either; you can all become civilians."
"real?"
"Tell you to learn to read and write." Bai Yu pointed to the notice behind him and said calmly, "Look, this is the notice that was posted this morning. After the household registration is moved to Linzi, there will be a two-year tax exemption. There are many benefits, and everyone is guaranteed to live a good life. But there is only one rule, those who come must work hard for Linzi. Once you come, you are all Linzi people, and we are all family. But if you run away at the last minute, the prince will not let you off easily!"
"Don't worry, Commander Bai!"
"If anyone dares to run, we will never let them go!"
"None of us are cowards!"
"Very good."
Bai Yu smiled and nodded.
Signal them to step back and not delay people from queuing.
The reason why Ning Que did this was very simple.
Do everything possible to weaken Qi and strengthen Linzi.
All Linzi City needs to do is hold on!
The more people you have, the more hope you have.
…
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Palace.
"Qinghe, sit here and take a rest."
"Um."
Ning Que held Shen Qinghe's hands and breathed softly. The weather had turned cooler, but fortunately, it wasn't too cold in Linzi. He snuggled up to Shen Qinghe's belly and could faintly hear her pounding heartbeat.
"This little guy is quite lively."
"How are the female doctor and midwife from Chang'an?"
"It's pretty good, but it's too detailed. I'm not used to it." Shen Qinghe looked at Ning Que and whispered, "They don't let me do anything. No matter what I do, there are people following me. When I sleep at night, there are special female doctors watching over me. They also brought a lot of ginseng and Ganoderma lucidum, which I can't actually use."
"It's okay to listen to them."
Ning Que looked at Shen Qinghe and said earnestly, "In a few days, I will lead my troops to war. They already know they are going to attack the Five Islands and will definitely inform Goguryeo. If you add in Gu Yuan causing trouble in the rear, this is going to be quite dangerous."
"You have to be careful." Shen Qinghe held Ning Que's hand and whispered, "I will wait for your triumphant return in Linzi. No matter how long it takes, I will wait. When the child is born, you will have to name him."
"The boy's name is Po Lu, and the girl's name is Zhen Zhen."
Ning Que laughed.
He had thought it through long ago.
"No, I'll think about it after the baby is born."
"Okay, I'll do as you say." Ning Que breathed a sigh of relief and continued, "I've already laid a tight net in Linzi, and I've also notified several of my senior brothers to come and help. After I've dealt with the Five Islands, I'll rush back to Linzi. Furthermore, I've also notified the six counties, including Jibei, to prepare for battle after I set out. The messengers in the city have also been instructed to disperse and notify anyone who notices any unusual movements by Tian Zhongxun."
"I remember that."
Shen Qinghe nodded seriously.
She knew Ning Que was worried about her.
"Don't worry and prepare for war."
"You don't have to worry too much about me."
"I am, after all, the eldest sister of the Shenji Pavilion, and I have learned some military tactics over the years. Tian Zhongxun's abilities are limited, but they are more than enough for defending the city. Although I am pregnant, I have done some research in recent days. Linzi needs to guard against attacks from both Jiaodong and Langya counties. Jiaodong is most likely to attack Anping County, while Langya will attack Gaotang County."
"good."
Ning Que smiled and nodded.
He was just being overly suspicious.
As the daughter of the Pavilion Master, Shen Qinghe had grown up surrounded by books. Bu Suanzi had a vast collection of books, many of which included military treatises, all of which Shen Qinghe had read. During the Northern Expedition against the Liao Kingdom, Shen Qinghe frequently offered her own ideas.
"Also, there's something you need to remember." Ning Que held Shen Qinghe's hand tightly and said seriously, "You are always the most important. If Linzi City really can't be defended, you must evacuate as soon as possible."
"No." Shen Qinghe smiled and shook his head. "Your life is also important. If we lose Linzi, it means your fleet will be in danger. Your life is also important. If you die, then I will not live either!"
Looking at the determined Shen Qinghe, Ning Que suddenly smiled.
With a wife like this, what more could a husband ask for?
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