Chapter 86 Gift Giving
New Year's Eve.
It was a great day, but no one could smile.
Especially the local households.
Even a three-year-old child knew the horror of conscription and hid in his mother's arms and cried.
They were so used to facing this kind of despair that they had no desire to resist.
But the exiles were experiencing this for the first time and could not accept it willingly, so they had to bravely question it.
"Sir, you clearly agreed to let us come and open up the wasteland. All we need to do is to cultivate the land for a few years and we will be free from the crime. How can you change your mind so easily now?"
Tian Wanglin glanced at the crowd and frowned.
"Who told you that? You are already guilty. You have this opportunity to make merit. You should seize it. Are you still trying to bargain with the court?"
"Who gave you the courage?!"
He had a dark face with stubble on his beard. He was very tall and muscular, enough to be comparable to Yang Yi.
From a distance, it looks like a walking black bear, giving people a great sense of deterrence.
At this moment, his eyes were glaring with anger, and the villagers suddenly panicked and looked around for someone.
Diao was stared at by several people in an instant and rolled her eyes secretly.
She knew that she would be pushed to herself in the end!
It’s not easy to be the village chief!
If it were those experienced old village chiefs, they would definitely say some good words and ask about the battle situation.
But it was Diao who was pushed out.
She was not the type to like dealing with people, let alone flattering them. She opened her mouth several times but couldn't think of how to save the situation, so she had to poke the eldest girl in the back.
Chen Chunxing stood up helplessly and said, "Your Excellency has misunderstood. The people of our narrow village will absolutely obey the arrangements of the court. Defending our country is the duty of every citizen of Xiayuan."
This is quite pleasant to say.
Besides, since it was her, Tian Wanglin's expression softened a lot and he even praised her.
"Miss Shen is truly conscious and knowledgeable, and she hit the nail on the head! If everyone in the world could think this way, there would be no need to worry about not being able to pacify the border!"
Chen Chunxing raised his eyebrows slightly.
Hiding the surprise in his eyes.
When I came to the village to call people a few days ago, this black guy didn't give me a good look. Why does he seem to be trying to curry favor with me now?
She smiled and continued, "I'm not that conscious at all. I rely entirely on Master Xue's teachings. He's dedicated to the people and is afraid that he might cause hardship to the people in his jurisdiction."
Old man?
The villagers were confused.
For a moment, I couldn't figure out which Lord Xue he was talking about?
Could it be that there are actually two Lord Xues in Honglu County?
Diao lowered her head and stared at her shoes.
I feel a bit embarrassed to listen to it any further.
"Look, he hasn't even taken care of his own affairs yet, but he has to go investigate the case first. He just came back from Boundary Monument Mountain and didn't even get a full night's sleep. Now he's busy recruiting soldiers. I wonder if he's been eating well these days..."
Tian Wanglin kept a straight face and nodded slightly as if in agreement.
In fact, I was shocked.
This girl... is really good at telling lies! He saw it when he came back last time!
Given Lord Wei's abilities, why would he be so unable to sleep or eat over a small case?
He was the one who dared to destroy three villages in a row and provoke Jiufeng!
"Alas, next time Master Xue comes to inspect our village, he'll only see the elderly, the weak, women, and children. Spring plowing is tough, and summer harvest is busy. I wonder if we can handle it... Given Master's temperament, I'm afraid he wouldn't be able to bear to see this..."
He spoke a long speech with ups and downs and tears in his eyes, which stunned everyone present.
Diao's face couldn't stop twitching.
When it comes to talking nonsense, even if all the villagers were tied together, they couldn't compare to the eldest girl!
The prisoners were fine.
After all, the eldest daughter of the Shen family was a famous "crazy girl" in the village before, and now she was very moved when she heard it.
They are not stupid and can understand the hidden meaning in the words.
Tian Wanglin was silent for a while, and under the surprised gazes of everyone, he smiled and said: "It turns out that Miss Shen understands Master Xue's heart the best!"
"According to the rules, each household must provide one male adult, but Lord Xue interceded with the military officer who came to recruit soldiers and allowed each village to only provide twenty men."
"Twenty people? That's not a small number. There are only twenty or thirty households in our village." Chen Chunxing muttered.
"Of course, that refers to large villages. For a small village like Narrow Village, ten people are enough."
Chen Chunxing nodded and asked with interest, "Which general is coming?"
Tian Wanglin smiled even more amiably, "Miss, you are joking with me again. It must be Captain Wei. Could it be that our master knows other military masters?"
It was indeed Weida.
Just as Shen Chunxing expected.
But the attitude of the person in front of her made her a little confused.
How come, what about us?
Even if he knew that Xue Yongan had old ties with the army, he would not have been so fawning towards a little maid in his house.
"Only ten men?"
Apart from Chen Chunxing's confusion, everyone was very surprised.
But after looking around, I became embarrassed again.
Ten people are also human beings, so who will go and who won't...
Diao half closed her eyes and pretended not to hear. She would never do anything that would offend others!
In the end, it was Tian Wanglin who had the foresight to play the bad guy.
After eliminating a few families without adult males, the remaining families were asked to draw lots.
For a moment, some were happy and some were worried.
Those who didn’t catch it cried with joy, while those who did catch it cried bitterly.
Anyway, let's just cry together.
The family members around him were all in great sorrow.
The Shen family couldn't continue watching.
There were no adult males in their family, and staying would only be an eyesore to others, so they decided to leave first.
The crowd did not disperse until evening.
Having your name recorded in the Ding book means three years of military service.
The New Year’s Eve turned into a farewell night.
At this time, the Shen family.
"Luckily, I didn't include you in our household registration! Otherwise, today..."
Diao stopped talking midway.
She was still not used to expressing the kindness in her heart, which made her feel awkward.
"Otherwise, our family will be worried today!" Chen Chunxing finished her words.
Yang Yi lives alone and should have served in the army, but he is considered "sick and disabled" among the "old, weak and disabled". He does not know his own origins and suffers from headaches from time to time.
Just now, Chen Chunxing tentatively told Tian Wanglin about his situation, but the other party immediately excluded him.
"Is that soldier just now the constable who came back last time? I don't think he looks like him." Even Diao noticed the change in the other party.
Chen Chunxing did not answer.
Following the knock, he opened the door.
Standing outside was the person in question.
"It's so hard to find the girl!"
Tian Wanglin looked inside, his eyes swept over the children one by one, and then pointed at the carriage behind him.
"Captain Wei asked me to deliver something to your home."
Chen Chunxing was slightly startled: "For my home?"
"Yes, Captain Wei said that we have come this far thanks to you. There is nothing much to thank you for, just consider it a wish for a happy new year in advance."
As Tian Wanglin spoke, he unloaded the things in the carriage and specially placed a gift box a little further away.
"These are the holiday gifts from Captain Wei... This is just a small token of my appreciation from Tian."
Diao, who was squatting behind the wall, secretly poked her head out and, seeing the dazzling array of items on the ground, pinched her thigh hard.
Hiss...it's true!
Why, after suffering for half my life, as soon as I got to the north, people always came to me and gave me money?
Could it be true, as the eldest girl said, that this place is a blessed land for the Shen family?
The old lady's heart was finally at ease.
Outside the door.
Chen Chunxing did not refuse. After a few polite words, he watched the person leave.
The person who gave the gift was not here, so she couldn't refuse.
I'd like to understand a little bit.
No wonder this squad leader was so quick to let go of his airs. It seems Captain Wei's background is more than what it seems.
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