Water Margin people

Chapter 1669: The Tide of Joining the Army

In the following period of time, the school started and students returned to school to start a new year of study.

The news of the traditional literati causing trouble also spread from Liangshan City to the whole of Qi State.

The high-ranking literati were sent to perform corvée labor, which caused a lot of discussion among the common people, especially the local people, whose ideas were still very old-fashioned and they were unable to understand it for a while.

But those students who had received education quickly understood the reason. They were filled with indignation because those scholars who enjoyed wealth and luxury were going to cut off their way to study.

Anger began to sweep across the country, spreading from students to parents, who might be illiterate, ignorant, and not understand the bigger picture.

But they saw that they could study and eat for free. When there was a scholar in the family, no matter it was a notice issued by the county government or a business contract signed, there would be someone to help read and write. They no longer had to press their fingerprints in the dark. If anyone could stop such a good thing, that person would be the enemy.

There were constant condemnations against traditional literati. In just a moment, the foundation of the aristocratic families that had been passed down for thousands of years was destroyed, and they became rats crossing the street.

Liangshan City.

"Your Majesty, a new batch of silver ore has been shipped back! There are thirty ships!"

Chai Jin reported with a smile.

"It's quite fast, not bad!"

Sun Lei was very satisfied. The thirty ships of smelted silver ore only needed to be melted down and shaped before they could be turned into silver coins.

"How is Wu Yong doing recently?"

Sun Lei took a silver ingot, looked at it and then asked.

"Before, the Japanese rebels rebelled and attacked a smelting plant, destroying a lot of equipment. Wu Yong was furious and ordered the army to sweep all over the mountains and plains to eliminate them. He also said that he would not stop until all the Japanese rebels were killed."

Chai Jin said.

"These Japanese slaves are really unwilling to give up. They are still resisting now."

Sun Lei smiled and shook his head. There was naturally a lot of resistance, but our country was mountainous and it would be difficult for those rebellious Japanese to hide.

"Wu Yong has figured out a solution. He gathered the Japanese slaves together, cleared the fields and fortified the city, and then sent people into the mountains to clear out the strongholds one by one. Although the Japanese slaves are in hiding, their livelihood must be guaranteed."

Chai Jin smiled.

"This is still the old method. It will take more than ten years for there to be no results!"

Sun Lei shook his head and said that this approach would not produce any results until at least half of the Japanese slaves were killed.

Chai Jin was also in a dilemma. He felt that this method was the best, and quickly looked for help to Xiao Jiasui and Wen Huanzhang beside him.

"Your Majesty, the situation in Wa is very similar to that in Goryeo. It is difficult to deal with the people hiding in the mountains, but the people in these two places are very ignorant. It would be better to let the king of Wa and the king of Goryeo come forward to persuade them to surrender, so that they can be disintegrated from within."

Xiao Jiasui said that both Japan and Goryeo were imitations of the Central Plains dynasties. The emperor had all power in the country and everyone was loyal to the emperor.

"That's a good idea, let them do it!"

Sun Lei nodded. Although the effect would not be great, it was better than nothing.

"Your Majesty, the Lantern Festival has passed, and the day of your Majesty's wedding has also arrived. Here are some arrangements made by our subjects."

Wen Huanzhang handed over a memorial and spoke.

"Well, not bad, I'm very satisfied!"

Sun Lei opened it and took a look. This time there were no complicated rituals. It was simple and grand, which made him very satisfied.

As the news of the emperor's wedding spread, Liangshan City became lively again. The people also wanted to share in the joy, and the school was even more cheerful. The principal was going to marry the vice principal, so how could they do without the blessings of the students?

"Brother, what gift do you think I should give you?"

Xin Qiji scratched his head and heard Lu You's words. He felt that he had to express his opinion, otherwise he would be sorry to the two principals.

"I think if you write a letter of guarantee, promising not to cause trouble in the future, His Majesty and Mr. Li will definitely be happy."

Lu You said.

"What's your idea!"

Xin Qiji was very dissatisfied, but he came here to ask for help.

"Who doesn't know what you're thinking about? After His Majesty's wedding, he will start training the troops, and then he may send troops out for rotation in the middle of the year. You want to go with them, right?"

Lu You looked at Xin Qiji and asked, "How do you know all this?"

Xin Qiji was shocked that the secret in his heart had been revealed.

"You ran to the army for no reason and kept asking for news from the front. If it weren't for His Majesty's leniency, you would at least be charged with spying on military intelligence!"

Lu You was speechless for a while. This kid Xin Qiji did things without considering the consequences. He was so blatant that everyone knew it.

"Then can I go?"

Xin Qiji felt a little embarrassed, as if he had not considered it carefully enough.

"I don't think it's possible. If you want to go out at your age, you should wait another three years!"

Lu You glanced at Xin Qiji and said, "Last time, Xin Qiji had the opportunity to go on the expedition because the emperor accompanied him. This time, he is not so lucky."

"I've already said it!"

Xin Qiji was very anxious and boasted about himself in front of his younger brothers.

"You are now under Chai Jin's command, so you should work hard and study hard, and don't think about these messy things. His Majesty wants to train you! Don't be ungrateful!"

Lu You looked at Xin Qiji and said.

"Train me? What's the point of training me by dealing with those foreign merchants?"

Xin Qiji was very dissatisfied. He felt that he had been buried and that he should be wearing golden armor, riding a BMW, holding a spear, and fighting on the battlefield.

"The foreign merchants come from all over the world. Their languages, cultures, and customs are all worth learning. They also know the local customs and practices. If you want to lead an army out to fight, can you do it without these?"

Lu You looked at Xin Qiji and said.

“Is that so?”

Xin Qiji's eyes widened. It seemed that he could learn a lot from his current official position.

"Why do you think His Majesty asked you to deal with foreign merchants?"

Lu You rolled his eyes at Xin Qiji.

"Brother, I understand! Is there anything bothering you lately?"

Xin Qiji asked with a smile, Lu You has been looking worried these past two days.

"I can't do anything about the military affairs. I've already reported it. His Majesty is probably worried too."

Lu You shook his head.

The soldiers who were on vacation also returned to the barracks.

This time, an unexpectedly large number of people signed up to join the army, and the thresholds of recruitment offices in various places were all crowded.

"Why are they all joining the army? The army doesn't need so many people!"

Sun Lei felt helpless when he saw the urgent reports from various places. Almost all the young men in the area were scrambling to join the army.

"Your Majesty, the people are very enthusiastic now, and the court cannot refuse them, but there are too many of them, so it is really difficult to deal with it!"

Everyone was at a loss as to what to do. No dynasty had ever worried about having too many soldiers, but now the situation was right in front of them.

"We have to refuse even if we have no choice. If they all join the army, local production will be affected!"

Xiao Jiasui said that spring plowing was about to begin and it would not work without sufficient labor. If there was no food and there were too many troops, it would be even more troublesome.

"Reject? Prime Minister Xiao, those have already been screened and meet the recruitment requirements. If you reject them now, how can you recruit again in the future?"

Someone has raised the problem. It is not easy to warm the hearts of the people, and we cannot ignore them.

"For now, it is not a big problem for local people to farm. Although they have been recruited into the army, they can also be responsible for farming for a period of time. In addition, I have something for you to see!"

Sun Lei stood up and said with a smile.

Everyone followed the emperor out of the palace and went down Liangshan with a united look on their faces.

All the way to Golden Beach, Ruan Xiaoer was already waiting there.