The middle-aged man showed an understanding look and said, "That's right. As for where we live, it's definitely not as big or nice as back home. Even if I were to buy a small house, I wouldn't be able to save for 20 or 30 years. I don't think it's possible."
The capital was prosperous and thriving, much like later times, with high land prices. Even a small house in a remote location would cost dozens of taels of silver, making it unaffordable for ordinary people.
"Even if we go back, we won't get any benefits." The middle-aged man thought of the key point again and shook his head and said, "The court only takes care of soldiers. Each person is given 100 acres of land, and the taxes are very low!"
"Then why don't you let me join the army?" The boy suddenly got angry and looked up at the sky with a hum.
"How old are you?" The middle-aged man glanced at his son and scolded him, "Even if you go there, they won't want you!"
Erya's father agreed with a smile and said, "Yes, it will take a few more years before you can join the army!"
"If it were just a few more years, Liaodong would have been pacified. Why would we still need to recruit soldiers?" The boy rolled his eyes in a low voice, but he was still unconvinced.
"It's not good to have no war." The middle-aged man looked at his son and said, "The sword and gun are merciless on the battlefield. Since the Jiannu rebelled against the Ming Dynasty, countless people have died in Liaodong. You are still young and don't understand your parents' feelings!"
Erya's father nodded, feeling lucky that he had a daughter who was well-behaved and sensible, unlike this stubborn boy.
At that moment, the door with the post office sign slowly opened, and the waiting crowd immediately became agitated. Erya's father and the middle-aged man also hurriedly knocked off their cigarette ashes and looked over.
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