Of course, if the family was small, parents and elders would not agree. But there were also brothers who were poor and could not find wives, hoping to find an opportunity to make a name for themselves, so they got together.
When the Tai family team finally left, they actually had more than a hundred new soldiers.
The old man was cautious and prudent. He asked someone to find paper and pen, wrote down the names of the young and strong people in each village, and asked everyone to put their fingerprints next to their name.
Firstly, if there are military salaries and wages, they can be distributed and collected according to this list.
Secondly, if there is any casualty, it will be convenient to notify their families.
Of course, the most important thing is that this list proves that everyone went to the border to provide support voluntarily and was not coerced into doing so. No one can regret it later and go to the Tai family to complain...
Mr. Tai led his team back to Taijia Village to rest for a night, then rushed to the border and found He Xiong.
The border troops were fighting a dangerous battle with the Russian devils. The soldiers outside the pass had already withdrawn inside the pass. Relying on the steepness of the city walls, they would be able to resist the enemy with twice the result with half the effort.
When He Xiong heard the report, he knew that the old man had come, and he was really worried, fearing that something big had happened to the Tai family.
When I met the old man, I was still shocked by the more than 300 young and strong people around him.
"Uncle, where are you from? Where are you going?"
Old Master Tai laughed heartily and replied, "These are warriors from our clansmen and the nearby villages. We've been suppressing the scattered Rakshasa devils. Now that they're all gone, we came to see if anyone can help and contribute to the defense of our homeland!"
The men from each village were afraid that He Xiong would not keep them, so they all started shouting.
"General, please leave us here. We are very brave and we are not afraid of killing people!"
"I chopped off the heads of two Rakshasa devils!"
"I can ride a horse and I'm very strong!"
He Xiong laughed heartily, patted the two men nearby, and praised them, "No wonder Uncle Tai brought you here. It turns out you're all capable men! Don't worry, as long as you're willing, our border guards welcome all fellow villagers to fight alongside us!"
Old Master Tai also said, "Since we are here, we are here to help. If you have any errands, just send us!"
He Xiong thought about it and decided not to assign these villagers to the army. After all, they were all newcomers who had never participated in a battle. A single mistake could cost them their lives. But he couldn't dampen the enthusiasm of the villagers...
"Uncle, Shopkeeper Chen sent back word that convoys are arriving with food. The roads are not peaceful right now, and the convoys may be short-staffed. If you don't mind the hard work, why don't you help me pick them up?"
Old Master Tai's eyes lit up, and he thought this was the best job, so he agreed immediately.
"Okay, let's head south to meet the grain convoy."
He Xiong asked someone to get the border defense army's sign to make it easier for the old man and others to pass through various cities on the way, so as to avoid misunderstandings. After all, it was a team of several hundred people.
Mr. Tai took the sign and was about to lead his men out, but He Xiong tried to stop him, "Uncle, you forgot one thing!"
"What's the matter?" the old man asked puzzledly.
He Xiong smiled and opened his hands, responding, "Of course it's the list! Bring me the list and put it in the register. Not only will you receive your salary, but you'll also get a share when the rewards are given out after the victory!"
Everyone cheered upon hearing this. They had originally thought that they would have to bring up the matter after they had transported some food back. They had never imagined that He Xiong would take the initiative to enlist them in the army!
After the list was handed in, the old man led everyone back on the road. Someone couldn't help but worry and asked, "Uncle, after we're on the military register, what should we do when we want to go home after the war? Will we be left behind..."
Old Master Tai waved his hand to reassure everyone.
"Don't worry, the border troops don't need a hundred of us. If you want to stay, stay. If you want to go home, we can't tie your legs! Cheer up and work hard. Who knows, the money you earn these days may be enough for you to go home and get married!"
Some people didn't believe it and responded, "Uncle, we all know that the border troops are very poor. We don't know where the military rations come from. Do they really have money to give us?"
"Yes," Old Master Tai said confidently. If it was before, he really wouldn't dare to do it, but now the border guards have the treasure in their hands, they will definitely not be short of such a small amount of silver.
"Of course there are. Just focus on your work. Even if the army doesn't have any, I have some at home. You won't be in any trouble!"
Everyone was finally relieved, braving the wind and rushing south overnight...
Not to mention the turmoil at the border, let's just say that the people in Kyoto are also in a state of panic. After all, this place is only a thousand miles away from the border. Even a fool would get the news of the large-scale attack by the Rakshasa devils.
Everyone in Kyoto was in shock, hoping the news was false. But when the war report was unearthed from the bottom of a box in the Ministry of War, it was a real slap in the face of the imperial court!
Needless to say, the officials in the Ministry of War, from top to bottom, were in trouble. Some were dismissed from their posts, some were beaten with sticks, and the situation was really miserable and gloomy.
But even so, the problem is not solved, and the Russian devils outside the border will not disappear out of thin air.
Because the emperor was seriously ill, he only attended court once every few days. Now, all civil and military officials gather here every day.
Someone suggested that food and weapons should be sent to the border defense troops as soon as possible, otherwise the border defense troops would not be able to hold on and the Russian devils would come and kill them.
But some people disagreed. The national treasury was empty, and the border troops had been holding out for so many years without food or weapons. This time would not be a big deal.
Most people remain neutral, their brows furrowed tightly, looking worried about the country and its people, but refusing to express their views. The main goal is to avoid offending both sides and look for opportunities to reap the benefits!
The common people in the market pricked up their ears, waiting to hear the news from the court every day. All kinds of news, uncertain whether true or false, were flying around, and teahouses and restaurants were crowded.
"Oh, have you heard? The border has been breached, and the Russian devils are coming soon!"
"Impossible! My cousin from my next-door neighbor's family lives at the border. They sent the news a long time ago. The border is fine. The Russian devils will definitely not be able to attack us."
"Really? When did you get that news? Yesterday, I heard from a passing merchant that the general guarding the border was seriously injured and will soon be gone. Without him, I'm afraid the border won't last a few days!"
"What a sin! How could such a good day become such a mess?"
"It's all those good-for-nothings in the imperial court who oppress the border troops every day, denying them food and money. Now, in such a dangerous time, they want them to fight to their deaths! How shameless!"
The braver ones couldn't help but persuade him, "You can't say that. No one expected the Rakshasa devils to suddenly act like this! What do you think? Should we also go to the south to take shelter?"
"Why are we hiding? We are at the feet of the emperor! Those royal relatives haven't escaped yet. Why are we so anxious? Let's wait and see."
Just as everyone was discussing this, another big event happened the next morning!
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