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Chapter 337 Come to sign up

Regarding the selection of generals to defend the Eighteen Cities at the border, Rong An specially summoned all the generals in the army to ask for their opinions.

He said bluntly: "If any of you volunteer, I will give priority to it.

"If no one volunteers, then I will arrange it.

"There is no joke in the military, those who are named must follow orders!

"Although for the time being, the border is bitter and cold, but the imperial court will not forget your contributions, and you will definitely receive another reward when you leave this place."

After finishing speaking, he glanced majestically at the generals standing in two rows below.

All the generals looked at each other, but some of them took the initiative to stand up, "We don't drag our families along, and it's good to stay. Anyway, we've gotten used to it in the past few months."

Mainly for future considerations.

A few people also asked: "Marshal, can you give the general waiting a chance to visit relatives? We were away for three years and didn't go home, and now it's been half a year...

"Since it will take another five years to guard the border, why don't we move our family here as well."

Rong An nodded: "Yes. But I still have one request.

"Your family members can't be idle when they come. You want to play a leading role for the local people. Please tell me what you want to do."

Xu Ce, the counselor, stood up and told the story of the local textile industry that is now on the right track.

After repeated experiments, we learned that there is a kind of local sheep with relatively long wool, which is fine and flexible. Whether it is weaving carpets or making clothes, it is also good at keeping out the cold.

So Chu Yin has been sending people to work on this matter. On the one hand, he asked the caravan to deliver a batch of spinning wheels and looms, and on the other hand, he recruited skilled craftsmen to obtain local materials.

Another is to actively encourage local people to plant grass and raise sheep.

Fortunately, the army taught the local people to dig wells to fetch water, and the irrigation problem was basically solved. In addition, the army also helped plant trees and grass. The enthusiasm of the people was very high, and they all said that they saw the shadow of a good life.

But once the army leaves, the people will feel that they have lost their backbone and will feel hesitant.

At this time, if someone stood up and led them to move forward, all previous efforts would not be wasted.

A general was discouraged and said: "Commander, that woman of the last general...is just a country shrew, she can't do anything! She can't do this!

"And her paper donkey—with a loud voice, can offend people too much! There is no bad thing! This matter will not be disputed in the end."

Rong An said: "This time, I'm just looking for the bottom line. If you don't make a final decision, it depends on your own wishes first.

"If you choose someone, then think about the family members carefully.

"Just now, this commander only said about the rewards for you when you are transferred, and didn't say that there will be rewards if your family members contribute.

"As for the content of the reward, it may be a decree of reward, it may be a command, or it may be gold and silver."

All the generals whispered to each other, and this time there were more people signing up.

Not to mention anything else, even if it is just an imperial decree of commendation, it can be passed down to the family!

As long as you gain this reputation, it will be much easier for your children to marry in the future. This is an excellent opportunity to improve your status!

Yu Saihua asked aloud: "Then what about the handsome?"

All the generals fell silent and looked up at Rong An.

Rong An said indifferently: "This commander will stay in Beijing for a period of time when he returns to Beijing to report on his duties. As for the next steps, it depends on the imperial court's arrangement."

(End of this chapter)