Chapter 373： shy and timid

Not long after Dani got married, another news came that the imperial court was recruiting troops. Every household with two sons had to send one soldier out.

Uncle Jiang’s family happened to have one person on the road.

This time the conscription is not allowed to use more soldiers, so one person from Uncle Jiang's family must go to the battlefield.

Finally, the draft document with Jiang Quan’s name written on it was sent by the Yamen servant and asked him to report to the post within five days.

Jiang Quan happened to be at home right now, so he didn’t say anything after taking the document. He just told A Niang where he hid the money.

"Mom, there is a box buried under my bed. There are two thousand five hundred taels of silver in it. I also have more than five hundred taels buried in my house in the county town. Please let dad get it back when he has time."

Mr. Zhou was even more frightened when she heard her son tell him the amount of money as if he was announcing his funeral arrangements. She hugged him and started crying.

“Son, my mother will marry you a wife today. It’s good for you to consummate the marriage as soon as possible and keep a wife.”

Jiang Quan shook his head: "Mom, what are you talking about? How can marriage be so hasty?"

Actually, he had fallen in love with a girl in the county town before, but the girl's brother was not a good imitator, so he gave up his thoughts.

This delay brings the delay to nineteen.

As for the girls in the village, to be honest, Jiang Quan doesn’t like them.

Firstly, because most girls in the countryside are illiterate, and secondly, girls in the countryside are indeed not as beautiful as those in the county town.

In terms of family background, the better ones are naturally the best, but Jiang Quan still pays more attention to the conduct of the woman’s family members.

"What time of the day is it now, why are you so picky?" Ms. Zhou gave her son a slap. "I'm looking for a matchmaker now." He said and walked out.

"Mom," Jiang Quan stopped me: "How long have you been thinking about this? Don't worry about it. I have other things to do, so I won't tell you."

Jiang Quan hurried out and went to find his little cousin.

 Yingbao is preparing supplies for his second cousin’s expedition, and also preparing a lot of various medicines for injuries and illnesses.

In addition, she also asked a leatherworker at the market to make a pair of cowhide armor for her second cousin, which could protect her neck, front, back, and back, as well as wrist guards.

Once he enters the battlefield, his sword has no eyes, which can ensure that he will not be killed in one blow.

There is also a pair of thick-soled cowhide boots, which will keep you from freezing even in the icy snow.

Jiang Quan touched the things prepared by his little cousin, his nose felt sour and he almost shed tears.

Yingbao put the things into a big backpack and said: "There is also a shoulder bag and a waist bag in this backpack. You can carry your precious things with you. I heard that there are thieves in the army who specialize in stealing things from recruits. Can you Be careful."

“Hmm.” Jiang Quan took out his satchel and waist bag and gestured on his body.

The waist bag is palm-wide, very practical and can be tied around the waist close to the body.

Ying Bao also took out a machete and two sheathed daggers from a big box: "Take these with you, too. I also asked someone to make a long spear, and I will give it to you when the time comes."

Although weapons are distributed in the army, good swords, guns, bows and arrows will not be in the hands of recruits, so they encourage soldiers to bring their own weapons.

Jiang Quan:······

He was still confused when he first received the conscription order and had no idea what he should prepare. Now he was very touched to see his little cousin thinking so much about him.

Yingbao certainly knows what soldiers should bring to her advantage, because she lived in the Governor's Mansion in her previous life.

Those who come and go in the house are generals at all levels and their soldiers.

And they often talk about military matters, including weapons, horses, and armor.

No one knows better than those people what kind of things can protect the lives of soldiers.

“Second brother, I will also give you my bay-red horse, along with some scraps of silver. It will be of great use in the future.” The bay-red horse is in its prime, and under Ying Bao’s feeding, it has grown taller than ordinary military horses.

"Okay." Jiang Quan didn't refuse. After all, he still wanted to come back alive and well.

Three days later, Jiang Quan rode a bay-red horse, held a red tassel gun in his hand, and carried a large bulging backpack on his back, with a machete across the backpack, and walked out of the village.

Those from the same village who were conscripted with him were Li Dao, Wang Dashan, and two young men of similar age.

However, they are married and have children. Jiang Quan is a naked man, he doesn’t even have a wife.

Mr. Zhou had already burst into tears as she watched her son go away, and was supported by Chun Niang and Yan Ru.

Mr. Jiang Liu and Old Man Jiang were also very sad and kept chanting to the Bodhisattva to bless their grandson to come back safely.

This time the conscription was different from the previous ones. Their children had to fight face to face with the barbarians.

Everyone knows the difficulties and dangers involved.

Jiang Sanlang also sighed.

Originally, my son’s reputation as a scholar could exempt him from military service. However, he and his eldest brother had separated their families and had their household registrations at the county government. They belonged to two families, so the eldest brother’s family was not exempt from military service.

Yingbao and Erni stood on the high wall and looked at Jiang Quan walking further and further away, feeling sad.

Hu Zi beside him suddenly said: "It would be great if I were a few years older. I could go with my second brother."

Jiang Wu nodded: "I want to go too."

Ying Bao knocked him on the head and said angrily: "Are you just having fun as the second brother? It would be very dangerous to really fight."

No matter how well-armed you are, if you encounter a pig teammate, it is probably still easy...

Ah bah bah bah! Children's words are unbridled! good luck!

Ying Bao secretly spat to herself and pulled Jiang Wu down the wall.

Erni and Huzi also came down and followed Yingbao to the orchard to pick fruits.

Now that Jiang Quan has been drafted into the army, the work of picking fruits is shouldered by his siblings, and his second uncle is sent to the county seat.

Of course, the second uncle will also participate in the store’s dividends in the future.

 Ying Bao tucked her skirt up to her waist, climbed up the fruit tree, and picked fruits listlessly.

If you see one that looks very good, sit on a tree and eat it.

“Hey! Are you here to pick or eat?” Erni said dissatisfied.

“Eat.” Ying Bao sat on the tree and swung her legs.

Er Ni：······

She also gathered her skirt, stuffed it around her waist, and climbed up another tree.

Jiang Wu and Hu Zi followed the same example and found a tree to climb up.

So the four men each occupied a tree and ate the fruit from it.

Since the fruit trees now grow very tall and have very thick leaves, the four of them are safe on top. If someone comes from below, they won’t notice anyone on the tree at all.

After a while, Yingbao suddenly saw a person walking into the orchard. When he took a closer look, it turned out to be Li Xu.

He was probably admiring the scenery. He held a book in one hand and clasped the other behind his back. He walked slowly over and sat down in a pavilion near the pond.

Hu Zi and Jiang Wu did not dare to express their anger, even the sound of gnawing apricots was muted.

They both studied under Li Xu, so they were very afraid of him.

Not long after, a slender figure also walked into the orchard, slowly approached Li Xu, and gave him a slight blessing.

Li Xu also hurriedly returned the courtesy. The two of them didn't know what they said, but both were smiling.

Ying Bao sat on the tree, brushing aside the leaves and secretly looking at the shy and timid woman, thoughtfully.

It turns out that Sister Wen likes Li Xu.

She came secretly to meet Li Xu. Does Mrs. Wen know?

snort! No wonder Sister Wen didn't come to play with me very much recently, but she was having a good time chatting with Li Xu.