Xiao Lingling flipped through the thick roster, which contained not only detailed information but also summary information.
For example, there are 6,812 people under the age of 30 and 18,369 people between the ages of 30 and 40.
The remaining number of people over forty years old is 4,795.
Among them, 658 people were over 50 years old.
Recruiting people for the government barracks was not mandatory at the beginning, but because they had just experienced a drought, many families who could not afford to support their elderly sent them to the barracks.
Fighting in the war is impossible, but doing odd jobs or being a cook is not impossible.
Xiao Lingling didn't refuse and accepted everything. After all, they could at least have something to eat here.
Most of the food used here comes from the small bell space. On the one hand, it is to find a suitable outlet for the food, and on the other hand, it can slowly enhance the physical fitness of most of them.
This is a way to kill two birds with one stone.
Of course, the military camp could not consume so much food, so Xiao Lingling specially asked the people in the space to dig a super large cellar to store the food, so that it could be kept for a long time without going bad.
Xiao Lingdang put the roster away and put it into the space, "I'm not good at managing the barracks, godfather, just discuss it with the two of you.
It's the same as before. We can't stop training. The situation is so tense right now. We might need to use it at any time. At the very least, we need to be able to protect ourselves."
"Don't worry, I know what you mean. We haven't slacked off for a single day. We have enough food and our salaries are paid on time, so everyone's enthusiasm for training is still very high."
Xiao Lingdang was very satisfied with this. She did not stay long and toured the military camp. After confirming the new guards, she hurried back.
However, the military camp was very large, and even though she tried to speed up, it was still dark when she got home.
She deliberately didn't tell Zhao and the others about the coachman, worried that they would be scared, so she made up an excuse to deal with it temporarily.
But what happened afterwards still surprised them both.
"What? You said you were going to the south to deal with the floods? No, no, that's too dangerous! A flood would be even scarier than a drought! What are you going to do in the south for no reason?"
"That's right, sweetheart? We don't know anyone in the South, there's no need for you to take risks!"
The two took turns persuading him, their faces full of worry.
Xiao Lingdang had not originally planned to go, but because of Xiang Fei's assassination, she changed her mind.
Since they had already considered her an enemy, she should fight! In fact, she had already been forced to take sides, so what she thought was irrelevant.
The eldest prince is her senior brother. No matter what she chooses, she will not be an enemy of the emperor and the empress. In this case, she can only face off against Concubine Xiang.
Since the Queen of the Southern Flood has seized the opportunity in her own hands this time, it means that they must have been prepared, and this trip will definitely be fruitful.
Moreover, it’s a big harvest!
Since that was the case, she absolutely could not give this good opportunity to Concubine Xiang.
Su Jingshuo is seriously injured now, and it is definitely not possible for him to go alone, but she can accompany him.
With her around, as long as we don't encounter any major problems, our safety is guaranteed.
Moreover, she knew medicine and had food, so it would be perfect for her to go and help. Not only could she stop Xiang Fei's scheme and help the Queen, but she could also accumulate merit for herself.
It's like killing three birds with one stone, it's a good deal no matter how you look at it.
So, when she got home, she told Lin Changshu and others about her plan.
Sure enough, everyone rejected it unanimously.
Although they have not experienced floods personally, they know how dangerous they are just by thinking about it. The water is merciless and people have no time to react when the flood comes.
Originally, because Xiao Lingdang had her own space, Zhao and Lin Changshu had already relaxed their discipline on her, but this time they still firmly refused.
No matter how good the space is, if you are too late and are swept away by the flood, it will be difficult to get back in.
Therefore, space is not omnipotent.
Xiao Lingling didn't expect to receive so many rejections. She touched her nose and looked a little embarrassed.
"Oh, I, I will be careful. I will definitely not get too close. I will just follow them and keep an eye on Su Jingshuo on the way.
I won't show up. After all, it's Su Jingshuo who will be the one to take the credit for this matter, not me, so just let me go."
Little Bell put her hands together and looked pleading, which made everyone feel soft-hearted.
Everyone looked at each other for a long while, feeling quite conflicted.
Fang took the little bell a few steps to the side and asked softly, "Do you really have to go?"
Xiao Lingling nodded immediately, "Mom, you know I wouldn't do anything rash. If I wasn't sure, I wouldn't tell you and make you worry.
My trip would only benefit us and not harm us. Besides, at most I'd be a little tired, and as long as I didn't rush forward, it wouldn't threaten my safety.
I told others that I was just a minor medical officer and no one would pay attention to me."
When Fang heard this, she knew that the decision had been made long ago. She felt helpless, but in the end she was reluctant to make things too difficult for her.
"Alright, then. Mother won't stop you. But if you go alone, everyone is worried. Bring a few more people with you this time. Firstly, you can look after each other, and secondly, we can feel more at ease."
Xiao Lingling's eyes lit up, "Hmm, hmm, hmm! Okay, then, I'll take Chunying and the others with me, and pick two guards to take with me.
This is already quite a lot. If it were any more, it would be inconvenient on the road, and a small medical officer like me would be too conspicuous."
Fang turned around and looked at everyone. Seeing that everyone nodded, she could only agree, "Alright! In that case, let's do as you say.
But when are you leaving? I think Jing Shuo is seriously injured and it's not suitable for him to travel now."
"No, no, no! We'll leave tomorrow. This flood waits for no one, so how can we wait for him to heal? Besides, I've already treated his wounds, so he'll be fine.
I will bring medicine with me on the way and help him change the dressing in time. It may be slower than resting, but it will not have much impact.
Anyway, he will take a carriage, so he won’t be allowed to walk.”
When we heard that we were leaving tomorrow, everyone became a little restless.
"Ah? Leaving early tomorrow morning? So early? Come on, everyone from the eldest family, everyone from the second family, let's go to the kitchen and make some snacks that are easy to carry and can be stored for a long time.
Also, she needs to prepare a few more sets of clothes. Since she needs to disguise herself, it would be best if they belong to little boys.
It's too late now, old man. Don't go to the kitchen. Go back and find two of Xiaowu's clothes and alter them to Xiaoling's size.
Make a few more, just in case. And the shoes, there's no time to make them now, Second Brother, hurry up and take the carriage into town and buy a few pairs from the tailor shop.
Also, prepare a few more sets of oil-paper umbrellas and straw raincoats, and buy some oil paper too!"
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