The rise of the poor

Chapter 1616 The best of the best
"Congratulations, my lord. I think there are more than [-] strong men who came to sign up to join the army today." Zhao Zhixian rushed to the recruiting site after finishing the yamen affairs, and saw that the recruiting site was overcrowded. The line of people was hundreds of meters long outside the field, and they couldn't help congratulating Zhu Ping'an.

"Hehe, it's also thanks to Zhao Zhixian's assistance." Zhu Pingan bowed his hand to Zhao Zhixian with a smile.

"My lord is too serious, it's all a matter of little effort. I wonder how your lord's recruiting progress is going?" Zhao Zhixian asked.

"There are now more than 1 people who have come to sign up, and more than 1000 qualified warriors have been selected in the primary selection, which has already exceeded the scheduled 4000 to 200 people. Judging from the enthusiasm of the people to sign up, today and tomorrow There will be a large number of people coming to sign up. It is estimated that more than [-] people will come to sign up and apply. There will be more than [-] people who pass the primary selection. People." Zhu Pingan looked at the bustling recruiting scene with satisfaction, and replied with the corners of his lips curled up, "It was originally planned to take about a week to recruit soldiers, but now it seems that it can be completed in about three days."

"Four thousand are qualified, and the best are selected. The adults will surely be able to recruit 1000 or two hundred elite soldiers, and they will be able to make new achievements in the future."

When Zhao Zhixian heard the words, he couldn't help complimenting him.

"Hehe, borrow the auspicious words from the county magistrate." Zhu Pingan replied with a smile.

"However, since there are so many qualified people, why don't you recruit more soldiers and horses?"

Zhao Zhixian asked, he was inclined towards Zhu Ping'an recruiting more than 2000 people, which could effectively reduce the security risks in the territory. With fewer people, the number of armed fights would naturally decrease. Moreover, more than [-] people are not too many, and they will not Affect Yiwu County's defense against Japanese pirates.

"I also want to recruit more soldiers, but this time Governor Zhang approved 1000 or [-] people, and the distribution of food and salaries in the future will also be based on this amount. Recruiting soldiers is a sensitive matter, and it should not exceed the approval."

Zhu Pingan explained softly.

When Zhao Zhixian heard the words, he thought of the current military system and couldn't help but nodded, "Indeed, what your lord said is true."

"However, if there is another opportunity to recruit soldiers in the future, I will definitely come to Guixian County again. Hehe, I hope Zhao Zhixian will not think that I have picked the warriors from Guixian County." Zhu Pingan said with a smile, half joking and half serious.

"As your lord said, everyone in the world is responsible for the rise and fall of the world. I, the people of Yiwu, are naturally obliged to exterminate the Japanese pirates. In the future, if there is an opportunity to recruit soldiers, the lord will come, and the subordinate officials will do their best to help. I will let the lord choose my Yiwu people. Even if the officials leave office , I will also tell the next county magistrate to fully assist the adults in recruiting soldiers."

Zhao Zhixian expressed his position without hesitation.

"Zhao Zhixian understands righteousness deeply, and I admire it." Zhu Ping'an bowed his hands to Zhao Zhixian with satisfaction.

"I didn't expect so many people to come to sign up. The next official will assign a group of scribes and servants to assist you."

Zhao Zhixian noticed that there were too many people at the scene, and Zhu Ping'an's men were a little short, so he said.

The more people you have, the better, and Zhu Pingan will naturally not refuse.

Today and tomorrow are primary elections. Anyone who passes the primary election will receive a note with their name and serial number. Those selected will participate in the final election with a note, and after passing the final election, they will be recruits of the Zhejiang Army.

As the sun went down, today's recruitment came to an end temporarily, and a total of more than 2 people came to sign up.

On the second day, more than 1 people participated in the primary election. In two days, a total of more than 300 people passed the final election.

In the early morning of the third day, the sun had just risen, and more than 200 villagers who passed the primary election were already waiting for the final election at the recruiting site.The final selection will select the best among them, and select [-] people to join the Zhejiang Army.

The final election site was even more crowded than the primary election two days ago. Apart from the villagers who participated in the final election, there were also many spectators, who surrounded the venue layer by layer, and even the howling cold wind Can't blow into the venue.

There is no way, there are not many entertainment items these days, and there are even fewer free entertainment items. It is rare to have a lively event to watch. How could people miss it?

In addition, many small vendors with a keen sense of business, like sharks smelling blood, plunged into the scene with their heads sharpened, and went around the scene selling various snacks and snacks.There is excitement to watch, coupled with affordable snacks, it is simply not too beautiful, no one can refuse, and the peddlers make a lot of money.

The whole scene was buzzing with people, and it was very lively, and the temple fair during the Chinese New Year was nothing more than that.

It is no exaggeration to say that this is the most grand event of the year in Yiwu County, bar none.

Drawing on modern recruiting experience, Zhu Pingan set up several criteria for the final selection: first, eyesight, second, physique, third, running, and fourth, age.Through these four items, select the best from the best, and select the top [-].

This is very different from the recruitment of other generals in the past. In the past, recruitment focused more on skills, fists, fighting and so on.

"My lord, why don't you give priority to those who have good fists and kicks and kung fu skills, but pay more attention to whether the eyes can see far or not, and whether they can run fast?" Liu Dadao asked Zhu Ping'an very puzzled.

Zhu Pingan smiled slightly, and explained simply: "Da Dao, we are recruiting soldiers, not generals. Fist, foot, hand, and martial arts can all be improved through acquired practice; and vision is irreversible with the current medical conditions. Our Zhejiang Army Pay attention to firearms, and eyesight is the key. In addition, running is also very important. Marching and fighting, whether it is attacking or retreating, running is essential."

"So that's it. I understand, young master." Liu Dadao suddenly realized and nodded.

The final election is hot.

Zhu Pingan ordered more than a dozen boards in advance, borrowed from modern eye charts, and wrote lines of "mountain" characters in different directions on them, and set them up at a distance of five meters. Under the command of others, they used a small board to cover one eye and looked at the direction of the opening of the word "mountain" to evaluate their vision.Those who can accurately see the opening direction of the word "mountain" in the third line from the bottom (sight is almost close to modern 5.0), and those who cannot see clearly will be rejected.

Physique mainly depends on height and weight. Generally, almost all height and weight can pass, and those who are too short, too thin or too fat are rejected.

For running, a group of 100 people will run [-] laps (almost [-] meters) around the recruiting site. As long as they can finish the run in [-] quarters of an hour, they will pass.

Age is the best choice for young people between the ages of 25 and [-]. This age group is the best time to enlist in the army.

(End of this chapter)