In the golden autumn season, the wheat waves are fragrant.
Recently, in addition to the autumn harvest, the topic that the people of Daqin are talking about most is the conscription of soldiers.
In Xianyang City, at a wine stall.
On weekends, people with free time like to come here to have fun, order a bowl of Du Kang wine, savor it carefully, and chat and talk.
"Have you heard? The imperial court has started recruiting soldiers again recently."
"Needless to say, these recruitment notices are posted everywhere, and I'm not illiterate."
"I think the treatment from above is quite good. Even if I die, the court will arrange my funeral and settle my family."
"What a man, what depressing words!"
Upon hearing this, a burly man at the next table drank the wine in one gulp, slammed the bowl on the table, and interrupted with a rough voice.
"A good man of the Qin Dynasty should gallop on the battlefield and make great achievements! Those who are timid will never achieve anything great!"
"This hero is right! None of us Qin people are cowards. If there's a war, we fight it and it's over!"
"Yes, and besides, our empire possesses divine weapons with earth-shaking power. Why should we fear mere barbarians?"
"Brother, have you ever watched a military exercise?"
"Ahem, I'm also fortunate enough to have seen it. If you don't mind my poor articulation..."
"No problem, no problem, buddy, serve this brother a bowl of wine! Put it on my account."
"...I only heard a loud bang in the sky, and the earth shook, as if a punishment from heaven had fallen..."
At the drinks stall, people were talking and chatting about national affairs, and the scene was very lively.
Many aspiring people are full of enthusiasm and are eager to join the army.
At the same time, similar scenes were playing out in every corner of Daqin.
The conscription was like a meteor falling from the sky, causing huge waves on the originally calm sea.
Xianyang Academy, Military Academy.
The conscription registration office is crowded with young and promising students, all vying to sign up to join the army.
"Everyone line up!"
The teacher looked at the young boys who were as excited as if they had been injected with chicken blood, his face as black as the bottom of a pot, and he shouted at the top of his voice.
"Why are you so irritable? Have you learned all the discipline you usually follow?"
"You are the worst class I have ever taught!"
After a scolding, the students finally behaved themselves and went forward to register in an orderly manner.
As a result, the scene did not remain quiet for long before the teacher's roar rang out again.
"Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, please don't join in the fun!"
"You little bastards, you haven't even learned enough skills yet, yet you run off to the battlefield to die?"
"But we're not bad either. We've met the requirements for enlistment..."
A student grumbled unconvincedly.
The other lower grade students also echoed their words.
"Yeah, target practice at the academy is nothing compared to killing the enemy with real guns and bullets on the battlefield."
"What do you mean by 'seeking death'? I'm a very good marksman. I can kill them with one shot. Then I'll be given an official title and a nobility like Senior Ji and Senior Han."
"It would be great if everyone had a tank. It would be both offensive and defensive, so we could just charge forward without any fear."
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Listening to the students' boastful remarks, the teacher felt that they were truly inexperienced and fearless. A general's success is built on the sacrifice of thousands of soldiers. Throughout history, countless people have died on the battlefield.
Do you really think going to the battlefield is a joke?
He sneered, too lazy to waste words, and scolded harshly.
"The Empire has spent a lot of resources to train you, not to let you die in vain."
"Since you have nothing to do, let's go to the martial arts field and run ten laps."
All the students wailed in unison, regretting that they were born at the wrong time and missed this opportunity to shine.
Sishui County, Xiaxiang County.
Xiang An clutched a piece of paper tightly, ran excitedly to the fields, and shouted excitedly to Xiang's father and mother.
"Father, Mother! I want to join the army!"
Xiang's father, who was working, was stunned for a moment, his face gradually became ugly, and he immediately strongly objected.
"No! The battlefield is too dangerous. If you are not careful, you will die."
"Yes, An'er, the factory will be hiring soon. Having a stable job is both safe and secure."
"After a while, mother will find you a girl, so you can start a family and have a successful life."
Xiang's mother also advised earnestly, her face full of worry.
Faced with opposition from his parents, Xiang An's bright eyes dimmed, but he still stubbornly insisted on his decision.
"I don't want to live a peaceful life!"
"I want to be a man of integrity, like Brother Yu, galloping across the battlefield and achieving great things!"
Yangcheng County, on a large field nearby.
Several strong men were bending over to harvest crops, beads of sweat the size of beans oozing from their dark skin. One of them stood up, wiped the sweat off his face and sighed.
"This year is another bumper harvest year! It's a pity that we don't have a share of all the food."
As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately resonated with the others and they started chatting.
"When I save enough money, I will buy a few acres of land, be self-sufficient, and never work hard for these wealthy landlords again!"
"It's nice to be able to work in a factory. I heard that not only is the salary good, but you can also get several days off every month! It's a pity that there are so many people vying for a position that there are no vacancies."
"Hey, my cousin works at the cement factory. He said he'd let me know as soon as he has any job openings."
Hearing this, the others showed envy on their faces.
One of the young men, who had an extraordinary appearance, had a gleam in his eyes and spoke seriously.
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