Whether these people will obey when Ning Ye is not around is also a selection criterion; many things only reveal their true nature when you are not around.
So Ning Ye simply sent Lin Qinshu home first, and then left again by himself. It was only three rooms in total, so it was very easy for these people not to notice him.
Fortunately, these people have finally come to understand one thing: many times, what seems like a choice doesn't actually exist.
After diligently boiling several large pots of hot water and washing themselves thoroughly, these people moved all the grain from the cart into a room and then went back to rest.
After observing all this in secret, Ning Ye knew that he probably wouldn't need to kick people out again anytime soon.
When I got home, the meal was already prepared, but it seemed that preparing it had been quite a journey.
Ning Ye said with a wry smile, "I already said that I can handle this kind of thing, there's no need to force yourself."
Xiao Yuan said somewhat nervously, "Young Master, I've made some pastries before, so it won't be long before I can get the hang of cooking."
Xiaoqing chimed in, "No matter what, young master, we can't just stay at home and eat for free, so there are some things we should try."
"Alright, if you want to try it, then give it a try. But don't make things difficult for me. Tomorrow, Xiaoyuan, you can make it for the people you recruit. What do you think?"
"Young master, aren't you afraid something might go wrong if I cook for so many people at once?"
"Don't doubt people, don't use them, and don't doubt people you use. Besides, these rough men are grateful that they can eat the food you make. There's no need for them to be picky."
Lin Qinshu said, "Since my husband has already said so, let's do as he wishes. Let's eat first."
Unfortunately, the meal was indeed a bit difficult to eat. Ning Ye still took on most of the main responsibility and managed to finish the food, otherwise it would have been a waste.
After finishing his meal, Ning Ye went there again. This time, at Ning Ye's command, the people quickly ran out of the house.
Ning Ye nodded in satisfaction. "You need to maintain this speed from now on. Now I'm going to set some other rules for you. Don't worry, there won't be too many, but you must remember each and every one of them."
Everyone pricked up their ears, ready to listen to what new rules Ning Ye was going to establish for them.
Basically, Ning Ye mainly established the system of strict discipline and obedience. These things have been passed down for many years. First, you have to learn the rules of the army, and then you can gradually move on to other things.
As for what they have to do recently, there is only one thing: every morning before breakfast, they must run three laps around the village. This is the same for both morning and noon. At other times, Ning Ye will lead them to do some other training.
Although these people didn't understand the significance of doing this, now that their new boss had given the order, they naturally had to comply.
"So you only need to remember three commands: Assemble, Attack, Dismiss."
A group of people nodded as if they understood, but it was unclear whether they actually remembered it.
"Alright, you can all disperse now. When you heard this order, you can go do whatever you were doing. I won't be in charge of you anymore."
Although Ning Ye had let everyone else leave, he left Wang Wu alone.
Wang Wu stood before Ning Ye with neither arrogance nor servility, which puzzled Ning Ye as to how such a person could have become a refugee.
Aren't you curious why I left you here alone?
Wang Wu said, "If you are willing to tell me, you will naturally do so. If you are not willing, my asking will only annoy you."
Ning Ye nodded in satisfaction. "I like people like you. You would never say a word about things that shouldn't be asked or concerned about, and people like that often live longer than others."
"Thank you for your praise, sir. I am not very capable. If I could not even obey orders, I would not deserve to live."
"Would you mind going out for a bit with me and letting me hear your stories from the past? You can tell me anything, and today is the only chance you have to tell me."
After saying that, Ning Ye turned and walked away, and Wang Wu naturally followed behind him.
"I'm rather slow-witted and don't know what adults want to hear, so I'll start from the beginning."
After hearing this explanation, Ning Ye finally understood why Wang Wu had fallen to such a state. Being obedient was indeed useful, but being too stupid was not a good thing.
Wang Wu's original army was ambushed by the Turks. Wang Wu was on night duty that day and immediately shouted a warning to his colleagues when he spotted the enemy.
Unfortunately, the commander of this army was already drunk that night. When he vaguely heard the shouts of battle, he immediately led his personal guards and fled.
Lacking their commander and being ambushed, Wang Wu's army experienced a desperate battle that very day.
The endless stream of enemies overwhelmed them like a surging tide, and when Wang Wu finally crawled out from the pile of corpses, he was the only one still alive.
The general who escaped could not possibly admit that it was his drinking that caused the problem; instead, he turned the tables and shifted all the blame onto the soldiers.
Wang Wu could only become a refugee, and after a life of wandering, he finally arrived in Qingyuan County.
After hearing these stories, Ning Ye stopped in his tracks. "After being betrayed by officials, are you still willing to join the army again?"
Wang Wu, who had been expressionless the whole time, finally revealed a bitter smile. "My lord, I have no father or mother. I just want to live. I have no other desires."
Ning Ye smiled and said, "Do a good job. I have high hopes for you and hope you can become my right-hand man."
These words touched Wang Wu somewhat, but he still couldn't quite believe that a seventeen or eighteen-year-old boy could become his true support.
However, he also knew exactly who he should serve now. "Please rest assured, sir, I will obey your orders without question."
Ning Ye nodded and then told Wang Wu to go back first. Everything would start tomorrow, and tomorrow would be a new beginning for them.
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