The Ming Dynasty has just been exiled and the Luzon system has awakened.

One day later, long queues formed at various recruiting offices in Manila.

Although the older generation often say that a good man should not be a soldier, but a good man should not be a soldier. However, under the temptation of high military pay, many people still choose to sign up.

Of course, in the battle more than two months ago, the Ming army's extremely impressive record also played a big role.

After all, many of them had seen that the Ming army was well-equipped and well-trained, and they defeated the Spanish at a very small cost and captured the entire city of Manila.

"Name?"

"Chen Jiandong"

"age?"

"28!"

The staff at the recruitment office subconsciously raised his head when he heard the age of 28, and then he saw a middle-aged man with gray hair standing in front of the registration office.

"Brother, I think you are 48 years old. The notice has made it very clear that we only recruit young people of appropriate age between 16 and 28 years old. You'd better go home quickly and don't waste other people's time."

The staff member said helplessly that this was not the first time he had reported his age indiscriminately like this.That's why he subconsciously looked up and checked when he heard the age of 1.

"I am 28 years old this year, I just look more mature!" the man argued.

"Chen Jiandong, please pull him down. Your son is already in his twenties and you are still 28. You should go back and call your son over. Don't delay our registration here." Someone in the queue behind recognized this middle-aged man. The man shouted at him.

Chen Jiandong glared hard at the person who revealed his background, then turned to the staff and said:

"I used to serve as a soldier under Prince Zheng of Taiwan. I was a swordsman and an axe-hand. I am also a Ming soldier. Why can't you want me now?"

"Brother, now is no longer the era of hand-to-hand combat with swords and guns.

Today's battles are all about musketry, and personal bravery no longer plays a big role on the battlefield.

What we need are soldiers who can absolutely obey orders, obey orders, and prohibit orders issued by the commander. Can you do this? "The staff said.

Chen Jiandong originally wanted to argue a few more words, but he thought of his fiery personality and swallowed his words again.

Helpless, he could only turn around and leave.

When the staff saw people leaving, they stood up and said to the people queuing behind:

"Everyone, I would like to emphasize again that we only recruit men between the ages of 16 and 28. Those who do not meet the conditions should go home early. Staying here will only delay other people's time."

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While the recruitment work was still in full swing, Zhu Heyu was watching a large group of warblers and swallows with numb scalp.

"Wang Chen, I just asked you to recruit a group of palace ladies. What are you doing? Are you drafting girls for me?"

Looking at the nearly 200 girls in front of him, Zhu Heyi looked helplessly at the old eunuch beside him.

"Your Majesty, now only you and Your Highness the Princess are left in the royal family. The Princess is young and you have not left any bloodline. This is extremely dangerous for the Ming Dynasty. If this happens..."

Wang Chen did not continue, but Zhu Heyi already understood what he meant.

He has no heirs yet. If something happens to him, who will inherit the throne of the Ming Dynasty, Your Highness the Princess?

Although there was Wu Zetian in front of her, in the eyes of most people, a woman inheriting the throne is still a female hen Sichen, which is a misfortune for the country.

Even if Her Royal Highness the Princess inherits the throne, what happens after Her Royal Highness the Princess?Who should sit in this position is another question.

Wang Chen was indeed considering him and the Ming Dynasty, but Zhu Heyi was still speechless that Wang Chen regarded him as a sowing machine to expand the royal family's bloodline.

He even wanted to confront Wang Chen directly and tell him that I am not a stallion and I am only 18 years old this year!The days are going to be very long!

Moreover, influenced by the concepts of later generations, free love is his pursuit.

Although, as a straight man, he has never even touched the hands of a young lady...

finally,

Our Majesty, Emperor Tianyun, still chose to keep these maids. (It’s definitely not because I want to see the pretty young lady.)

He turned his attention to the young girls in front of him.

Well, all of them look like flowers, and they are all beautiful.

But nearly 200 people are still too many!

He and Zhu Zhaoyu are the only members of the royal family now, so there is no need for so many people to serve them.

"Those of you who are literate should step forward," Zhu Heyi said.

There were thirty or forty girls in the crowd who stepped forward and took a step forward.

Zhu Heyi originally thought that a dozen or 20 people would be good, but he didn’t expect there to be so many!

How can this be done?He has never been the kind of person who is good at rejecting others, especially now he is facing these delicate little girls!

He raised his head and saw many girls looking at him with their big watery eyes.

It's terrifying!

or?Keep them all?

Of course, a maid cannot ask for so many people, but it is not necessary for everyone to stay as a maid.

For example, he could set up a secretariat or propaganda department. It is difficult to find so many literate girls in this era.

And when there is radio in the future, these girls can definitely become radio announcers!

"You all stay, Wang Chen. Find someone to send the other ladies back, and give them ten taels of silver each for carriage and horse fees."

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Wang Chen was very excited that Zhu Heyi had left so many girls behind. At this moment, he seemed to have seen the scene of the little princesses and princes playing in the palace.

The girls who were selected to stay also looked at Zhu Heyu with shining eyes.

After all, Zhu Heyi is young and handsome, and he is also the emperor of Ming Dynasty!No matter how you look at it, this is the best choice for your husband.

But now, it seems they all have a chance.

There were a total of 36 girls left behind. Zhu Heyi took a quick look and found that they were all young.

He walked up to a girl with a childish face and baby fat at the corners of her mouth and asked:

"This, uh... Miss, what's your name? How old are you?"

In ancient times, it was very impolite to ask a woman's name and age so directly, especially an unmarried woman, but Zhu Heyi, who has the attributes of a straight man, obviously did not think of this.

The little girl who was asked by Zhu Heyi had a flash of panic on her face, but she quickly recovered. Then she gave a Wanfu gift and replied:

"Your Majesty, your servant Ning Limeng is fourteen years old."

"14 years old!"

Zhu Heyi did not expect that the girl in front of him was only 14 years old, and the age of the ancients was calculated based on fictitious years, which means that the little girl in front of him is only 13 years old this year!

"It's so small!"

"But it's fine!"

Zhu Zhaoyu is only 7 years old this year, which is the age when she is naughty and mischievous. A young girl like Ning Limeng is just the right companion for Zhu Zhaoyu.

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