Ugly peasant girl in space

Chapter 1214 Conscription (3)
Qingli was alone at the mansion, bored. She said to talk to Fatty Wang San about the brewery, and she got a reply that these few days are the best time to brew Jingui wine. to come and visit.

"Miss, is there anything you forgot? This servant will get it."

As soon as Qingli walked out of the door, she stopped and touched her cheek uncomfortably.I'm used to wearing that kind of cloth scarf that covers my face, but suddenly standing under my eyes, I feel uncomfortable.

"Nothing, let's go."

After returning to Pingyang, Qingli immediately changed into a lake-blue silk Yuehua dress. The upper body of the dress was made of silver threads to form waves, fully showing her proud figure.

The face is like a lotus, with icy muscles and bones, and I don't know how many people can be fascinated.

"Give me a veil instead."

After walking a few steps, feeling awkward no matter what, Qing Li stopped and greeted the nimble Mai Ya behind her.

Since Da Zhou occupied the two cities of Da Qin in a row, the people in Pingyang City have a backbone, and they are no longer panicking like before. The number of people going out has increased significantly, because now they have exchanged trade with Sishui City, and people from Da Qin can be seen everywhere on the street. Sell ​​fur.

The war is a matter between the two countries, and has little to do with the people at the bottom. The people of the Great Zhou were not affected, and they still did business with the people of the Great Qin.The patrolling army from the north of the city can be seen everywhere on the streets, and the people are safe.

On the street, there are many shops on both sides. Some fur shops that were closed due to the war have now found the source of goods and opened one after another. The business is good.The businessmen from several nearby cities were the first to get the news, and they also ran to Pingyang one after another. It was going to be cold soon, so they bought more trucks and sold them before the Chinese New Year, so as to earn some money to live a good year.

With people coming and going, Qingli clearly felt that the spirits of the people were different. Whether it was old people or children, with a smile on their lips, or men who went out to work like spring breeze, the reduction in production in the Northland did not affect the people at all, except for the fairy rice. The price has skyrocketed, and the coarse rough noodles of brown rice in the past are actually cheaper than in harvest years.

The money was paid by Qingli by using the price difference of new grains. If the price of grains soared, the people would not be able to afford the rations and there would be a famine, which would be detrimental to the stability of the northern region, and would also disturb the morale of the army in the north of the city.

The reason why she worked so hard when she came back this time is that she wanted to do something for the people of the North, so that it would not be in vain to go through this era.

While walking and watching, I soon arrived at the gate of the city. There was a commotion in front of it, surrounded by many people. Mammy Yu poked her head out and looked around for a while, then retracted her head, and said seriously, "Miss, the front is the place where the army in the north of the city is recruiting."

Many people stood by the side of the road to watch the excitement, and some parents brought their sons to sign up, and some people came from a distance with their bedding rolls and covered in dust.

In previous years, it was difficult to recruit soldiers, and it was hard work in the army. No one’s parents were willing to let their children suffer. Even if they wanted to protect their family and country, they still hesitated.

"Conscription? That's right, let's go down and have a look."

It was quite lively, Qingli got out of the carriage, followed by Nanny Yu and Mai Ya, and the three of them came to the gate of the city. The sharp-eyed soldiers guarding the city recognized Qingli at a glance, and shouted excitedly, "Young madam, have you ever heard of Qingli?" Is Lishui City back?"

"Yeah, I came back yesterday."

Qing Li waved to the soldiers, and all the soldiers stood up, stood up, and saluted Qing Li, "Young Madam!"

For them, the status of the young lady is the same as that of the major general. The major general is the hero in their hearts, brave and invincible, defending the family and the country, and the young lady is the soft part of their hearts, their benefactor and relative. Keep every bit of it in mind.

It can be said that without the support of the young lady, the army in the north of the city would not have reached its current height, and the recruitment would not have been so smooth!

In previous years, the soldiers went out to recruit separately, and sometimes they had to ask the government office for help. This year, they only went out to a few people. For the rest of the time, they set up a registration point at the gate of the city, and people came to line up every day.

"Young Madam, come and sit here!"

A soldier waved and shouted, that was the main seat, and there was a row of young men standing in front of them, with ragged clothes, hair like straw, a hole in the shoe, exposing the big toe, probably because the family conditions were not good OK

Qing Li nodded, and let Nanny Yu and Mai Ya go to the car to get tea and snacks, and she took the main seat unceremoniously.Not everyone can be hired to apply. Age and physical condition must be assessed.

"Name."

There was a long queue on Qingli's side. She lowered her head and saw a piece of paper in front of her, which recorded some basic information, and she had to ask about it.

"Wangshan egg."

Walking in front of him was a rustic young man with dark skin and thin body. He looked no more than 15 years old.

"Our family is backed by mountains, so my father gave me the name, hehe."

Wang Shandan has never seen the world, and this is the first time he has walked out of the mountains. During the autumn harvest this year, someone went to collect grain. The family did not harvest much grain, but sold it. He had no money. He heard that after he came out to join the army, the whole family would be safe. Only then did I bid farewell to my family, and I rushed to Pingyang after a few days of walking with dry steamed buns along the way.

The lady in front of her seemed very young, and there was a light veil in front of her, which did not affect her beauty. It was the first time Wang Shandan saw such a noble lady, and he didn't know where to put his hands and feet.

"Well, age?"

Qingli looked up, and continued to follow the procedure on the paper to ask questions.

"I'm 15 years old and I meet the requirements. Young Madam, don't look at me as thin. I'm strong. I'm planting two acres of land at home."

Wang Shandan scratched his head, fearing that he would be eliminated because of his thinness. His family was poor, and it was good enough to have enough to eat. He didn't have enough to eat for more than half a year, so how could he gain weight.

"Why did you come to enlist in the army? Is it to defend your home and country?"

Qingli put down the paper at hand, and began to seriously examine the young man in front of her. This question was not on the list, it was her own impromptu question, and she was also curious about what these people really thought.

"It's to be able to eat enough to feed the elder sisters and sisters in the family, and to marry a good family!"

When mentioning this question, Wang Shandan had a happy smile on his face. This is the wish of a poor man, and this is the goal he pursues.For the people in the mountains, war is far less important than food, and life is nothing more than basic necessities of life.

People around who came to join the army laughed, thinking that this silly boy really came out of the mountains, he has never seen the world, and he speaks honestly, without shyness, at least he should perfunctory, talk about his patriotism.

Qingli raised her hand and pressed down slightly, then everyone became serious and stopped laughing.Wang Shandan still didn't understand what he said was wrong, and he was in a daze, not knowing why.

(End of this chapter)