If you keep making noise, I won’t stand it anymore!

There are only two things that can make Meixiang so happy now: money or people.

"As for money, Sister Xiang'er just received a large sum of money the day before yesterday, so she should not be short of it for the time being. It must be that she met someone who is interested in her. Am I right?" Chu Zeming interrupted, looking at the sketch in his hand.

"Hehe, Brother Chu is indeed a fortune teller," Mei Xiang said excitedly, clapping her hands on the table. "I asked him a question at the time: If the village had money in the future, what would he use it for? Guess how he answered?"

"What's the matter? Do you want to do something for the villagers?" Situ Yidun was definitely the best conversationalist and would never let anything go unanswered.

Meixiang glanced at the three people sitting at the table, then she solemnly said, "Build roads and schools."

"Are you surprised? I asked the same question to Village Chief Liu. He hesitated for a while before saying that the elders wanted to wait until they had more money before deciding what to do."

Chu Zeming nodded and said, "As the head of a small mountain village, it is really impressive that he has such awareness."

"Yes, I think so too. I have already asked Chen San to check him out. You can also meet him tomorrow morning to see if he can be used."

The three of them nodded in unison, and Feng Yizhen added: "The personnel changes in the government office have been carried out almost as planned, and the dismissed personnel have been compensated in full. Everyone is very satisfied with the arrangements of the government office. By the way, I also asked the government officials to pay more attention to Liu's rice and grain store."

Situ Yidong also said seriously at this time: "After these days of trial, everyone has gradually adapted to the daily patrols in and outside the military camp. However, after transferring and retiring some wounded and older soldiers, the number of soldiers in the prefecture has now decreased by nearly 3,000. Let's discuss the issue of recruiting soldiers?"

"When did they recruit in previous years? How was the recruitment process? How old were they? How many years did they have to serve in the military?" Meixiang looked at Feng Yizheng and asked.

"Haoyue has been at war for the past few years. According to the progress of the war, they have been drawing two out of three or one out of two from each household at any time." Feng Yizheng lowered his head and thought about the information he had seen when he was looking through the directory of the government office some time ago.

Meixiang actually agrees with the practice of full military service from the bottom of her heart, which can not only make everyone a soldier, but also enhance the physical fitness of the people. In modern times, it is impossible to achieve this due to population size, personnel structure and other issues. Haoyue doesn't dare to say it now, but can Liuzhou Prefecture give it a try?

"I have an idea. I wonder if it's feasible. Please give it some consideration." Meixiang reorganized her words and said, "Can we recruit soldiers every July and August when the busy summer season ends? Anyone who is sixteen years old or older must join the army and serve for three years?"

"After three years, except for generals and people with special talents who need to stay, everyone else can receive a stipulated amount of silver and go home. The government office can issue an official document requiring all males who meet the age and are healthy to participate, otherwise they will be punished."

Situ Yidong, Chu Zeming and Feng Yizheng opened their mouths in shock. This form of recruiting soldiers has never been heard of from ancient times to the present, but if you think about it carefully, it may not be a bad idea to give it a try.

"There are not many male adults growing up in Liufuzhou now, so the financial pressure on households will not be too great. The duties of the soldiers have been adjusted now. If all the male adults in the family are sent to the military camp, the fields will not be abandoned. I think we can give it a try." Feng Yizheng was the first to express his opinion.

Chu Zeming nodded and said, "The government office can first issue a notice to each village to see how many males meet the requirements before making further plans. Situ needs to work harder to carefully review your soldiers and prepare for the later stage."

"No problem." Situ Yidong nodded and turned to Feng Yizheng: "Brother Feng Shi, your household needs to prepare some silver in the second half of the year. The military camp needs to introduce a batch of high-quality war horses, one for training, and the other for breeding."

Meixiang also interrupted at this time, "Cousin Zhen, Brother Chu, you need to draw up a charter for the medicinal herbs, potatoes, and tea. How do you establish a reputation? If someone comes to buy, who will receive them? How will the goods be delivered? How will the price be? A series of things need to be determined in advance."

"Oh, we still have to find time to go to Luojia Village as soon as possible. We have to follow up on things over there and not let him get away with it, right? I don't know how old Luo's organization is going."

"There is still a road? The current road is not acceptable when people come to do shopping. We must arrange to repair the main roads leading to the villages as soon as possible. Oh, we are really overwhelmed!" Meixiang said while holding her forehead with her hand and sighing.

"Hahaha... no matter how many things there are to do, you have to do them one by one and take your time, right? Don't you always say 'haste gets you nowhere'? Why do you lose your patience when it comes to yourself?"

"Alas, actually I just want to study medicine with my master, and take my mother out for a walk when I have free time, to see the beautiful mountains and rivers of Haoyue. I don't want to be stuck in Liuzhou Prefecture for the rest of my life."

After hearing this, the eyes of Chu Zeming, Feng Yizheng and Situ Yidong flashed several times, and little thoughts began to ripple in their hearts.

"Sister Xiang'er," Meixiang heard this familiar name again on the way back to her room after everyone finished discussing. It was definitely that familiar person. She held her forehead and felt like she was getting used to it.

"Brother Situ Shi, why don't you rest so late?" I was too lazy to correct him. It would be the same next time anyway.

Situ Yidong came close to her, carefully looked her up and down, and then carefully looked at her expression. After seeing that it was no different from usual, he breathed a sigh of relief, "Are you unhappy today because of Village Chief Liu's matter?"

"No, it's just that I was too hasty and got stuck in a rut." Mei Xiang's tone had unconsciously become coquettish without her realizing it.

"Doesn't it really require me to remind him? If he knows his identity, he'll be more sensible." He joked as he walked with Meixiang to her room.

Mei Xiang rolled her eyes at him and said helplessly, "Brother Situ Shi, can you please be reasonable? How can you change people's minds just by giving them a lecture or intimidation? If it were that easy, there wouldn't be so many disputes in this world."

"Haha, I know. I just want to make you happy. Well, now that you understand the truth, don't think too much about it. Go to bed early because you will be busy tomorrow."