Chi Xingyue didn't know, she didn't understand the conscription policy of that era.
Ling Jiheng was silent. Although he had struggled in the military camp in his previous life, it was all worth it because he shed blood and sweat for the rise of New China.
But now, the ruined Yong Dynasty, with its continuous natural disasters, corrupt officialdom, backward medical care, fragmented vassal states, and hereditary titles...
Do you really want to join the army?
Ling Jiheng said nothing.
Song Lizheng sat next to him, sighing and wiping his eyes with his hands from time to time.
Perhaps knowing that he couldn't get the answer, Song Lizheng left after sitting for half an hour.
Chi Xingyue asked Ling Jiheng: "How did the Great Yong Dynasty recruit soldiers?"
Ling Jiheng's thoughts were a little vague.
After a moment, he came back to his senses and explained to Chi Xingyue: "There are military households in the Great Yong Dynasty. Military households do not pay land taxes and serve as soldiers for generations. Occasionally, militias are also recruited..."
Every time the militia was recruited, it meant the war was getting tighter, and the specific recruitment policy would also vary depending on the intensity of the war.
However, there is one iron rule that remains unchanged, that is, men must be between thirteen and forty-five years old to apply.
This means that except for Grandpa Ling and Ling Minghao, Ling Mingyue, Shu Rui, and Ling Shitou, all the male members of the Ling family are on the conscription list.
Song Lizheng arrived in a hurry, and the news of the conscription could not be concealed at all.
The old lady came to Qingfengyuan in a panic, but saw Ling Jiheng drinking tea calmly.
Chi Xingyue helped her onto the kang and brought her some tea and snacks. "Grandma, don't worry. Jinbao has already gone to the county to get information."
The old lady nodded, but like Song Lizheng, she kept crying.
Ling Jiheng comforted her: "Grandma, things haven't been decided yet, maybe there will be a turning point."
In the Yong Dynasty, no one was willing to join the army unless they had no other choice.
First, it is easy to lose your life, and second, life in the army is hard.
In recent years, the capital has always been crying poor, and military spending has been delayed again and again.
If the generals had not paid out of their own pockets, the soldiers at the border would have collapsed long ago.
The old lady calmed down, but the other elders became anxious. They crowded into Qingfeng Courtyard, wanting to hear what Ling Jiheng had to say.
Ling Jiheng didn't say anything, just drank his tea quietly.
Another hour later, Jinbao came back.
His expression was not as stern as one might imagine, and he cut to the chase, "Conscription is indeed a thing, but the government does not enforce it.
The news was leaked by Zhou Jiajun, who offered generous conditions and asked everyone to sign up voluntarily.
The Ling family breathed a sigh of relief and did not ask what conditions Zhou Jiajun offered. They were just glad that they had escaped.
The old lady smiled and returned to Rongsiyuan with the help of Geng Suhua.
The others also dispersed. Ling Jiheng asked Jin Bao, "What else did you find out?"
Jin Bao glanced at Chi Xingyue and saw that his master had no intention of asking his wife to avoid him, so he lowered his voice and said, "It seems that the entrances and exits of Youzhou City are all controlled by the Zhou family army.
Although it was not said openly, everyone knew it. I am afraid that General Zhou is going to..."
Jinbao didn't explain it clearly, but several people knew it in their hearts.
Changing the subject: “This conscription requires men who are at least five feet two inches tall and between the ages of twenty and forty.
For those who have skills in hunting, shooting, etc., the requirements can be relaxed appropriately.
Once recruited, the Zhou family army would provide two to three taels of silver per month, new clothes according to the season, and if killed or disabled in battle, there would also be a very generous pension.
Chi Xingyue raised an eyebrow, feeling something was wrong.
Why did you choose the Zhou family army? Aren’t you afraid that you won’t be able to recruit people?
Soon, Jinbao solved his problem.
“Compared to other armies, the Zhou Army offers relatively generous treatment.
Moreover, this time, the soldiers can be discharged after five years at most, unlike before, when they had to die of old age in the army.
Those from poor families would naturally be happy to join the army to make a living."
Ling Jiheng is not optimistic about this.
When recruiting people, you can naturally say whatever is good for them, but when the war gets tough, you can't just withdraw if you want to.
Moreover, even before Shangjing City made any moves, Youzhou City was already preparing. Who could say there wouldn't be forced conscription next?
Compared with the forced conscription in the later period, Ling Jiheng felt that it would be a good idea to go in and gain some experience while the overall environment is still relatively relaxed.
It is better to learn some life-saving skills than to be used as cannon fodder to block the city wall.
Of course, I can't say this to others, for fear that they will think I have bad intentions.
After asking some more details, he let Jinbao go back.
However, he ordered all subordinates to increase the intensity of their training starting tomorrow to prevent war.
He also had to think of a way to give his three cousins a way to save their lives. What if...
Can come back alive.
Chi Xingyue was not worried about Ling Jiheng. Not to mention that his skills in his previous life were comparable to those of a special forces soldier, and he also inherited some heritage when he traveled through time.
The spiritual spring water he drank during this period of time made his agility and strength increase by more than one level.
Moreover, he was no ordinary person now. As a space tourist, he had the right to use one cubic meter of static space.
If he really can't avoid military service, then go ahead. Give him space to fill with life-saving weapons and a bulletproof vest, and he should be able to return safely.
It's like a husband and wife part ways, and they don't know what will happen when they meet again.
I hope that the plot where they meet but don’t know each other, or that the man insists on marrying the woman as his concubine after the woman sacrifices herself to save him, will not happen.
"What are you thinking about?"
Seeing that Chi Xingyue was distracted, Ling Jiheng raised his hand and knocked her on the forehead.
It didn't take much effort, but he called Chi Xingyue's soul back.
Chi Xingyue shook his head and said nothing.
The conscription crisis was temporarily shelved, and even Song Lizheng felt relieved after hearing what Jinbao said.
He reassured everyone: "Since the imperial court won't force you, just ask the boys at home if there are any who are willing to join the army."
As soon as the voice fell, someone said sarcastically: "We are not short of money, why do we need to be soldiers? It's not like we are sick!"
Song Lizheng glared at the other person and told him to mind his mouth.
Even though I thought so, I couldn't say it out loud. Otherwise, it would embarrass the soldiers stationed at the border.
Song Lizheng thought that Qingshan Village had reached a consensus and did not notice that a few young people in the corner seemed to be thinking about something.
Without the psychological burden, he went back to have a drink and said to Aunt Song: "You should hurry up and find a partner for the third child tomorrow. If the brat gets married, I can relax a little."
Aunt Song agreed and prepared to go to the nearby villages to inquire.
Then Song Yuangen rushed in and said, "Dad, I want to join the army!"
Song Lizheng was so frightened that he dropped his wine cup on the ground.
He didn't care about being broken into pieces, and grabbed Song Yuangen's arm with both hands, as if he had suffered a major blow.
"What are you talking about? You have a good life but you want to join the army.
Don't you know how capable you are to be your father? Do you really think your life is made of iron?"
Song Yuangen wanted to stand out, but there were only two ways to do so.
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