The next day, early in the morning, Qin Yun finished his morning meeting as usual.
The administrative team of Qiongzhou Prefecture has been established. Now, as long as Wang Muzhi is responsible for the unified dispatch of daily affairs, Qin Yun mainly provides directional opinions.
After all, he couldn't do everything himself.
However, the most important thing at the moment was conscription. After breakfast, Qin Yun traveled incognito and arrived in Qiongzhou City.
Qiongzhou Chengdong City was crowded with people at this time.
A sergeant posted a notice and a literate person read it aloud.
"Prince Liang's Mansion recruits soldiers, and the monthly payment is consistent. If there is a war, additional rewards will be given. The requirements are that they must be over 18 years old, have no diseases, and meet the height and weight standards. Those who know martial arts will be given priority, and those who are literate will be given priority!"
A fisherman carrying a harpoon pulled the scholar aside.
"Sir, do you really think it's enough money per month?"
"That's what it says, but I don't know if it's true. This makes me more money than teaching."
"That's right, how can such a good thing happen? I can buy three months of rice and noodles with my regular money. Look, this is life money. I heard that something big happened in Chaozhou. All the people in the city, old and young, are corrupt. , they were all slaughtered, it is said to be related to the fact that the Liang King killed two pirate leaders."
"The imperial court ordered King Liang to destroy the pirates before the end of the year. He is recruiting troops to ask me to go to the sea to feed the big fish!"
"I see, I'm saying why you are so generous all of a sudden. In the past, the imperial court only paid half a pound of money for recruiting soldiers for a month. It's gone, it's gone. If you have the money, you'll spend it with your life!"
At this time, a thin young man squeezed into the recruitment office.
"I want to sign up!"
The recruiting officer in charge of recruiting looked at the other person up and down, and then said impatiently: "Go away, little brat, don't make trouble."
"I'm not a little kid, I'm turning eighteen this year!" the young man said with firm eyes.
Recruitment officer: "How do you prove you're eighteen?"
Young man: "Then how do you prove that I am not eighteen!"
This question stumped the recruiting officials.
Fortunately, the deputy on the side took out a six-foot-long stick.
"The ancients said that for a seven-foot man, this stick is six feet. If you are less than six feet, you are not eighteen!"
The young man snorted: "Nonsense, Mr. Zhang, the old man from Dongshi, is sixty years old and less than four feet tall. What do you say?"
The official was stunned. He didn't expect that he would be troubled by a child. He then said forcefully: "Come here, get this troublesome young man out of here!"
However, what everyone didn't expect was that two tall sergeants stepped forward, but they were unable to catch the young man. He had a strong body and moved around in front of them, even knocking the two strong men unconscious. together.
The young man standing beside his waist laughed loudly, and everyone watching the fun also applauded.
The recruiter's face was livid, he picked up a riding crop from the side and whipped it hard at the young man, just as the braid was about to fall on the young man's thin figure.
Qin Yun stood up and held the recruiter's hand. The latter wanted to curse, but after taking a closer look, he was so frightened that he knelt down.
Qin Yun shook his head and motioned for him to be silent. The latter understood, pulled back his whip, and returned to the table at the recruitment office.
The recruiting officer naturally knew Qin Yun. After all, the people responsible for recruiting soldiers were veterans who had followed Qin Yun in the war.
Only then did the young man realize that he had escaped. He looked at Qin Yun and said with a smile: "Brother, are you here to join the army too?"
Qin Yun didn't expect this kid to be so familiar with him. He smiled and said, "Yes, it's always a lot of money!"
"At first glance, my eldest brother is an extraordinary person. He will definitely be a dragon or a phoenix among men in the future. It's a pity that that son of a bitch doesn't have eyesight and doesn't know what I'm capable of. He's not the right soldier!"
Saying that, he turned around and left.
"You..." The recruitment officer was furious, but when Qin Yun shook his head, the latter snorted and sat back.
But just as the young man was about to leave, Qin Yun stopped him.
"What, you don't want your wallet?"
The young man touched his arms, but his expression changed. As he spoke, he rushed forward and tried to take back the money bag.
But at this time, the two soldiers who had been teased by him screamed in surprise.
"Isn't that my purse?"
"This kid steals things!"
The young man looked horrified when he saw what had happened. He wanted to run away, but Qin Yun clamped his wrist tightly.
"let me go!"
The young man was sullen, but Qin Yun just looked at him with a smile.
Then Qin Yun picked up the boy's clothes by the back of his neck, shook them, and instantly dropped a pile of money bags.
At this moment, everyone's expressions changed instantly.
"My money bag! This boy is a thief."
"No, when did he steal my things?"
"Kill him, beat this thief to death!"
Qin Yun said to everyone: "Everyone, please count whether there are any losses. If you have to spare someone, please spare him this time!"
The sharp-eyed person seemed to recognize Qin Yun, and wisely took back his money bag and handed it over to Qin Yun.
But some people are not satisfied.
"No, take him to see the official!"
"Let go!"
When the young man saw that he was going to see the official, he bit Qin Yun's arm. Qin Yun frowned and let go of his hand. The young man pushed through the crowd and disappeared in the corner of the alley.
The recruiting officer rushed up with his men.
"My lord, are you okay?"
Qin Yun waved his hand.
"Prince? I recognize him, he is the Prince of Liang!"
An old fisherman was kneeling on the ground.
"His Royal Highness, King Liang, for killing corrupt officials for our people in Qiongzhou, I would like to thank King Liang."
Qin Yun stepped forward to help the old man up.
"The old man made a strong statement. This is my duty."
When the others saw this, they didn't dare to show off and knelt on the ground.
Qin Yun gave a bitter smile. He was convinced. He just didn't want to watch people kneeling here and there, but he also knew that this was limited by the times and people had a natural respect for the king's power.
But this awe was also one of the foundations of ancient feudal rule, and Qin Yun did not want to completely subvert him.
After all, being one step ahead is a god, and being one step ahead of the times is insane.
Once a person loses his respect and fails to establish solid legal values, he will become a complete beast.
Qin Yun waved his hand: "Get up, all you need to do is bow down when you see me in the future!"
The old man shook his head: "Master of the Lord of Heaven and Earth, if you don't worship the King when you see him, that is a great rebellion!"
Qin Yun said: "I have no control over other places, but here in Qiongzhou, I have the final say!"
"This... well, I'll thank you, Prince!"
Everyone stood up slowly.
Qin Yun took the opportunity to stand on the high platform.
"I heard what you just said. To be honest, I don't want to waste people and money, nor do I want you to fall into an endless war."
"But the enemy has already reached our doorstep, do you still want to retreat?"
"One hundred thousand old and weak people in Chaozhou were massacred. You should listen to this story today, but what if it is Qiongzhou City that is massacred in the future?"
"Born in trouble and dying in happiness, you must have been disturbed by the pirates while living on the sea."
"Everyone, I give you a chance to kill pirates and protect your country. I promise all those who join the army that in addition to their monthly salary, military dependents will enjoy additional preferential treatment."
"If he dies unfortunately, his children will study in Qiongzhou government-run schools for free, and the Qiongzhou government will support their parents."
As soon as this statement came out, everyone was shocked. Throughout the ages, only strong men have been captured, but they have never seen military relatives treated like this.
"Your Majesty, are you serious about this?"
Qin Yun smiled and said: "If I deceive you, I will strike five thunderbolts that day. I promise you that if you can't do it, you can leave the army at any time."
"But one thing is that our officers and soldiers in Qiongzhou must obey orders and prohibitions and respect the people. If anyone thinks that they can do whatever they want as officers and soldiers, then don't blame me for being rude!"
"Come here, take down the recruitment notice, write it on a red cloth, it's an honor to serve as a soldier, and send it to the countryside!"
"promise!"
Qin Yun looked around, only to find that the young man just now was leaning on the door wall and staring with big eyes. He pretended to leave, but in fact he went around to the back and followed the young man.
