"What? The imperial court is recruiting troops again? Didn't it say that the war is over? Why is it still recruiting troops?"
As the news spread, an old man on crutches asked the soldier who posted the notice doubtfully.
"This conscription is not for fighting, but to replace those older soldiers, give them certain compensation, and let them return to life...!"
The soldier patiently pointed to the content on the list and said, "Look, it's all written here. From now on, there will be conscription every year to replace retired soldiers! And the treatment conditions are better than before!"
"What? Recruitment every year? Compensation after retirement?"
Hearing this, the old man was extremely surprised.
"That's right! Old man, if you have men of appropriate age in your family, you can sign up to join the army to protect your family and country. Those with excellent grades may even become officials in the future!"
The soldier said with a smile.
"Yes, yes, yes! My grandson is just sixteen, the right age!"
A smile immediately appeared on the old man's face, and he turned back to discuss with his family.
Not only in front of the government, but also all the people who read the newspapers are talking about this!
"It's a good deal to be a soldier now. You don't have to go into battle to kill the enemy. You can still get a monthly salary. You can choose to retire in two years. When you come back, you will be compensated or given a corresponding job!"
"Yes! Although the salary is not as high as in the factory, it is possible to contribute to the country and still have money to earn, which is not bad!"
"Yes, I just reached the age of marriage after retiring. With this experience, it will definitely be easier to find a wife!"
"That's right, that's right! It would be even better to have another job arranged by the court!"
"I'm going to go back and ask the children at home if any of them are willing to go...!"
In the past, when it came to conscription, people would try their best to hide their children, for fear that they would never return.
Now it's the other way around. When I heard that I could serve as a soldier, everyone's face felt like they had been shot with blood!
As expected, as soon as the registration time comes, local government offices will definitely be overcrowded!
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In the palace, Ying Zheng summoned the princesses and princes to go to Yuxiu Palace immediately, saying that he wanted to divide the property among them.
This frightened the princes and princesses.
"The last time I saw my father, I was still in good health. Why...how come we have to divide the property?"
"I don't know. I haven't heard that my father is ill recently?"
"My father is ill, why didn't anyone tell us in advance? So that we can wait at your side...!"
The princes were all married and living outside the palace. After receiving the news, they all rushed to the palace with grimaces on their faces.
It was thought that Ying Zheng had reached the end of his life and would pass away after the property was distributed.
Some timid princes even had tears on their faces!
"Good shot! Haha!"
"This way...!"
However, as soon as they entered Yuxiu Palace, they heard Ying Zheng's hearty laughter.
Several people looked at each other.
Isn’t it already at the point where the property needs to be divided?
The laughter sounds so lively, is there no problem at all?
After being stunned for a moment, the princes continued to move forward and saw their father's figure in the courtyard of Yuxiu Palace.
At this moment, he was sweating profusely and playing badminton with Ying Feiyu!
Surrounded by their royal sisters and younger sisters, they cheered for their father.
Queen Wang Wan, Zhang Jia and others were cheering for Ying Feiyu.
A group of people were having fun, how could there be a trace of sadness?
"this……?"
The princes suddenly felt helpless.
"Didn't the chamberlain say that the property should be divided? Doesn't it look like it?"
"yes!"
"Did we hear wrongly?"
"Impossible! One or two of us may have heard it wrong! With so many of us, how could we all have heard it wrong...?"
Several people scratched their heads and looked at the people in front of them suspiciously, unable to figure out the situation.
"The royal brothers are here...!"
After another round, Ying Feiyu pointed at a few people not far behind Ying Zheng and said with a smile.
Ying Zheng put away the racket, his chest kept rising and falling, and he gasped for air, "Oh! I can't do it anymore, I'm old!"
After shaking his head helplessly, he turned around and looked at the princes, "Why are you standing there in a daze? Everyone, come in!"
Lian'er took out her handkerchief and wiped the fine beads of sweat on Ying Zheng's forehead, and followed him into the main hall.
Ying Feiyu, Wang Wan, the prince, princess and others entered one after another.
"Father, why did you summon your ministers to the palace today for...?"
The eighth prince asked suspiciously.
"Divide the property...!"
Ying Zheng took a sip of hot tea and continued, "Didn't the chamberlain who delivered the order tell you?"
"I said it! But Father, you...?"
The princes looked at Ying Zheng up and down. He was in good health, with no signs of illness at all, let alone running out of gas.
Looking at the bones in his body now, he can't live longer than them!
"What are you doing? I'm in good health!"
After receiving the looks, Ying Zheng naturally understood what they meant and couldn't help but roll his eyes at them.
"My son deserves to die...!"
This sight made the princes tremble with fright, and they quickly handed over their hands to apologize.
"Okay, everyone, get up, I can't blame you...!"
Ying Zheng waved his hand slightly and continued: "I am in good health, and each of you has grown up and started a family. I plan to give you a share of my private property first!"
"After I distribute this money to you, the prince can supplement the family income, and the princesses can use it as dowry. I won't care about it from now on!"
"I will keep part of it as travel expenses, so don't worry about it!"
"My son, I dare not...!"
These words really frightened the princes.
How dare they care about their father's property?
"I have invested in wineries, paper mills, banks, electric power, railways, insurance and other industries, and I have made a lot of money over the years! Now I will distribute these shares equally to you. The monthly dividends, plus your The salary should be enough for daily expenses!”
Ying Zheng said a few words briefly and pointed to the share transfer document that had been prepared on the table on the other side.
He was very fair to every prince, and everyone had the same amount of shares.
As long as they sign, these shares will be theirs from now on.
The monthly dividends will be sent directly to their homes!
"My son, thank you very much, Father...!"
Now that the father has decided, the prince and princesses have no objections and just hand over their hands to express their thanks.
"In addition to the shares, I have also saved a lot of money over the years! I will keep part of it to spend in the rest of my life, and I will order others to divide the rest and put it aside. When you leave later, you can take it away. !”
There were many boxes placed next to the table where the share transfer documents were placed.
The princes didn’t know what they were doing before, but now they realize that it was all prepared for them!
"In addition to these, Feiyu and I also made a bet and lost half a million gold. I have also saved it and sent it to the treasury!"
Ying Zheng did not hide his gambling loss and openly admitted it in front of all the princes.
"Father, you divided the property and shares among us, and the five hundred thousand gold lost in the bet was also sent to the treasury! What about the emperor's brother?"
"Yes! Why haven't you heard about leaving anything for the emperor's younger brother?"
Fusu and Yingheng spoke one after another.
The other princes also looked at Ying Feiyu suspiciously!
