Summon players to expand territory for me

(The redundant settings have been changed. If you don’t know, you can read the introduction)

(45 to 47 is a bit like a personal memoir. I will post three more chapters today - I may not be able to be as fierce in the future.)

The captain's name was Lin He. Because his mother was washing clothes by the river when she wanted to give birth to him, and the family was not well-educated, he chose this name. In the small village, it sounded better than those named Li Ergou and Wang Erni. few.

At that time, the Huai State needed a large number of soldiers and adopted a conscription system. Those people who were granted free land cultivation rights by the state had to pay land tax, poll tax, and perform compulsory labor and military service.

At home, Lin He was the eldest, with younger brothers and sisters. He could not let his crippled father go to the battlefield again. When the army was drafted, he took the initiative to sign up - during the military service, he could also give the family a certain deduction. Tax money.

Naturally, under special circumstances, no one is allowed to spend money to be exempted from military service. If the family is in good condition, they can buy horses in the East Market, saddle whips in the West Market, bridles in the South Market, and long whips in the North Market. In this case, there is a high probability that they can get in. Being a cavalryman or something like that means life in the military is guaranteed, and if you perform well, you'll have a chance of getting promoted and getting a raise.

Those with poorer conditions can only buy the equipment they carry and become an infantryman without having anything. Then they can only listen to the arrangements of the army, which is more risky than those with better conditions. Therefore, those who have someone in the family joining the army are all Try to buy or equip the opponent with good equipment as much as possible.

These people who were recruited do not have high physical fitness and military literacy, which is what everyone often calls militia. Therefore, there is a high probability that they will not be taken seriously by the army. They may be simply trained and then sent to the battlefield. There is a high probability that they will be sent to the battlefield. Some of those who went to be killed survived by accumulating experience in the battlefield of life and death.

Fortunately, Lin He's father had been in the army, and his equipment was often maintained. Although the items were kept in boxes, they were still somewhat new when they were taken out, which reduced the expenses of the already poor family.

Lin He's mother wore a woman's bun, her hair was already gray, her somewhat cloudy eyes were shining with water, and her wrinkled hands put on military armor. The old father was lame on one leg and leaning on a wooden stick, but he was still his In his childhood memories, he looked majestic and tenacious, his younger siblings had tears in their eyes, and his newly married wife held her siblings in her eyes with tears. Lin He suppressed the sourness in his eyes and repeatedly told them to take care of the family.

The long and dull sound of the trumpet outside symbolizes the army's call to the soldiers, and it also seems to be calling the soldiers to leave their families.

"Mom, the baby is gone." Lin He's voice was choked. He was holding the dry food prepared by his mother for him in his arms. He had a sharp knife that his father had polished for him on his waist. There was a bright red rope on his wrist, expressing his gratitude to his younger siblings for their support at home. The eldest brother's prayer and the protective plaque worn in his clothes were specifically requested by his wife.

The soldiers who obeyed the call of the army walked heavily. After looking back at their families for the last time, they left home with complicated thoughts and ran towards the direction where the horn was blowing. Their slightly hurried steps raised pieces of dust.

Families who had given away their children all stood at the door of the house, looking at the departing figures in front of them from afar.

The melodious and plaintive Wu Nong's soft words from this land and soil sounded in the slightly desolate sky. The men, women and children who watched the men in their families leave began to hum the time-honored and honest songs that have been sung from generation to generation. The affectionate farewell song brought the family members with them. The blessings and expectations were carried into the wind to escort these soldiers on their journey.

"Farewell here"

I don’t know if we’ll see each other again tonight or on what day

I can't stop crying and my heart hurts

A child traveling far away

Don't worry

I don’t ask you to become famous

I don’t need you to help me return home in fine clothes.

I'd rather you be mediocre and incompetent

I don’t want you to be wrapped in horse leather and say that you are returning to your hometown with honor.

my child

Remember that the honor and disgrace of the family and the country come together

Don’t look back on the march

Joining the army is to protect the family and the country

Let’s wait for our country to be stable

Come and honor your parents again——"

The soldiers who returned to the army followed the large army and walked on the land they had walked over and over again in their childhood. For the first time, they felt that the road was too short and too fast. They suddenly understood what it meant to be unable to leave their homeland - they wanted to say goodbye to their hometown. .

When I was young, I was the group of people who stood at the door of the house to escort their elders away and sang the farewell song. Now the farewell song is sung for them.

They had sung the song many times, but now they were listening to it as the people in the song. They couldn't help but have thousands of thoughts and their eyes were red.

At this time, Lin He was just a young man who had just joined the army. Like most recruits, he followed the team and looked back at his hometown that was getting farther and farther away. He knew that no one could look at him, but he still couldn't help it. I went to see it, not knowing whether I was hoping for something or looking for shelter for my confusion and uneasiness.

Leaving the hometown where I was born and raised, I don’t know where I’m going. This time I say goodbye, and a letter from home is worth ten thousand yuan. When I return to my hometown again, I don’t know if it’s a soul that has dissipated from the body, or a body that is scarred.

However, military career is not as wonderful as most soldiers imagine. It cannot be achieved by going to the battlefield and making achievements.

Ordinary soldiers with no status relationship sometimes have a worse life in the military camp than ordinary people who work on the land. The hierarchical system in the camp is so strict that even soldiers with equal status and veterans with more seniority will deliberately bully new recruits.

The salaries of ordinary soldiers were so pitiful that they were not enough to feed three people. In this way, they had to go through layers of exploitation at the top. The soldiers at the bottom even had no place to redress their grievances because the officials at the top protected each other.

The rules, regulations and punitive measures in the military camp put even more restrictions on the soldiers, making them afraid to even think about escaping for fear of involving their families.

It is common for those gold-plated officers with backgrounds to bully ordinary soldiers, and even take pleasure in doing so.

Some veterans are not doing as well as they would like even if they are senior, and they are still getting the first meal but not the next meal, so joining the team as new recruits is a good opportunity for them to seek benefits.

Before setting off, Lin He hid his dry food in advance after being warned by his father. When faced with blackmail from some veterans, he suppressed his anger and pretended to please, and gave "all" the dry food in his hands to several veterans.

His operation made several veterans regard him as their scapegoat, and at the same time, they couldn't help but become a little closer to him. With this favor gained by trying to please him, Lin He got a general understanding of the general situation in the army through the veterans.

"During that dark military career, I met my godfather."

The sky outside dimmed. In order to keep these injured soldiers warm, a fire was lit in the tent, which made Lin He's face warm by the fire, and his eyes were dancing with firelight, as if he was remembering in a trance.

At that time, soldiers at the lowest level were not favored by others. Lin He was not assigned to the worst team because of the equipment he came in with. Moreover, there was a veteran in the team who actually knew his father. At some time, the two people met.

"You are Lin Hu's son, right? You are exactly the same as him! I am your Uncle Li! How is your father's health now?" The other party introduced himself very kindly.

Although there was a very scary scar on the veteran's face, it made Lin He feel friendly - his father only had the chance to come back because he was injured on the battlefield and became lame. When he was free, he would mention his comrades to his children at home. The person in question is a friend who went to the battlefield with his father. His name is Li Yong, and his name is often mentioned.

"You are in good health. I often hear my father mention you." Lin He replied, feeling inexplicably at peace in his heart. In the lonely military camp, he was bullied from time to time, but at this moment, he seemed to have support.

The other party patted his shoulder very kindly, with a broad palm like his father's, which made people feel safe and strong.

"Hey, why do you always mention me? What good things do you miss about life in the military camp? How old are you? What's your name? Did your father find a wife for you?" He said this, but the smile on Li Yong's face The intention lingers.

The words contained concern for the younger generation. After hearing this, Lin He blushed a little, but still answered honestly.

"I'm eighteen. My name is Lin He. I just got married."

"That he?"

"A river of rivers."

"He? Well chosen, He Qing Haiyan, a good name, but it's a pity that at this age, I just happened to have a daughter-in-law. I should have children in two years, but she ended up in the army."

Naturally, Lin He has never read a book, and neither has his father. He doesn’t know what the other party means by He Qing Haiyan, but it must be very meaningful. However, based on intuition, for the sake of his father’s reputation, Lin He did not say his name. The real source.

"Did your father ask you to bring me anything?" Li Yong asked casually, but his eyes were bright and there was a little expectation.

Lin He nodded: "My father asked me to come here to provide for you in old age. I should call you godfather!" Li Yong helped his father a lot in the army. If it weren't for the other party's help, his father might not have a chance. go back.

Li Yonggu's family is over 40 years old. As expected, he will probably spend the rest of his life in a military camp, and he will have to find someone to help him break the basin. Before leaving, Lin Hu even mentioned it to his son, Lin He Of course there is no one who refuses to agree.

Li Yong didn't look moved. Instead, he blushed and groaned a little unhappily.

"I'm still strong and strong. Why do you, a young man like you, want to support me? What do you call me godfather? Do you believe I can slap you flat with this slap?"

The other party deliberately showed a fierce expression, which was still very scary. Lin He was so frightened that he nodded hastily, but had no intention of changing his words.

"Look at you, you have thin arms and thin legs. Now that you have time, uncle, I will help you practice more!"

Lin He heard his father talk about the power of his godfather. He was envious when he saw that the godfather was still strong and strong even though he was over 40 years old. He obediently agreed and had expectations for his future life.