The conscription stirred up waves and disrupted the plans of many people.
There was only half a month before the deadline, so the academy gave me a three-day holiday to go back and handle this matter.
Chen Zhongda returned home absent-mindedly. No matter who he let go, he could not let go.
Lin Hexi was relieved. It would be easier if he could get the money to exempt him. Three hundred taels was a lot, but with this money, Chen Zhongqian didn't have to enlist in the army, and he didn't have to use the military exemption allowance given by the Third Grandpa.
"Three hundred taels is three hundred taels. We have the money in hand and can afford to spend it. This matter is settled."
Chen Zhongqian was not happy, and just nodded slightly, "Well, let's do it like this. It's just a thank you for your hard work, and the money you earned is finally spent like this."
Lin Yuxi could roughly guess why he was in a bad mood by looking at his expression.
Because she is too weak to protect her family and country, and because she cannot earn so much money, she still needs to work hard.
He was about to go back to the house, but Lin Yuxi was one step ahead of him and blocked the door of the room, "Are you thinking about what you have and what you don't have again?"
"Let me go back to the house."
Lin Yuxi shook his head, "No, don't think nonsense."
Chen Zhongqian looked back and saw that Xiao Duo was concentrating on watering the flowers and plants. He picked up Lin Yuxi and entered the house, then put her on a stool.
"I'm not thinking blindly, I just feel that I am really not of much use. I want to serve the country, but I can't let go of this small family."
Lin Yuxi held out a finger and waved it in front of his eyes, "No, no, no, you're wrong. Serving the country is more than just joining the army and fighting. If you pass the exam, become an official, and make decisions for the people, this
Aren’t you also serving the country?”
“If a country wants to be stable, it must fight externally and internally. What if everyone’s thoughts are focused on driving away foreign enemies? When one day they win the battle and turn around, they find that the land is deserted and the people are living in dire straits. What will happen?
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"Besides, if you don't join the army, you will be given three hundred taels of silver. This is also the price set by the court. No one is sent, but money is paid. How can you fight without military resources? You can't go to war with bare hands."
Chen Zhongqian looked at her and smiled. She could always make him suddenly enlightened.
It's obviously a very simple principle, but sometimes I get into dead ends.
"I see."
Lin Yuxi said, "So, don't think blindly. You are no worse than others in protecting your home and country."
Now that they had decided to spend money to be exempted from the military, Chen Zhongqian and Lin Yuxi sent the military exemption stickers back.
Chen Yunzhao said, "That's three hundred taels, you should think more clearly."
Lin Joy nodded, "Grandpa, money is dead. It's just a number if it's not spent. If you earn money, you should spend it. You don't have to worry about us, just earn it."
Chen Yunzhao smiled. In this case, he took back the military exemption sticker.
Although I hope that the sons and daughters of the family will be righteous, the family does need someone to take care of them now. He suffered hardships when he was young, so let his children and grandchildren be more relaxed.
The military exemption stickers were useless, but Chen Zhongqian and Lin Yuxi were really moved. In the heart of this old man, they really regarded him as particularly important.
At this time, Chen Mingyi felt troubled in his heart.
In such a situation at home, someone must be a soldier, and Chen Zhongda would definitely not be able to go. But if Chen Hongchang was allowed to go, he was afraid that the rumors outside would not sound good, and it would still have an impact on Chen Zhongda.
"Dad, what kind of soldier should I be? Is being a soldier a human life? I heard that fighting is very cruel. Otherwise, I will be killed by the enemy, or else I will lose the battle and be hacked to death by my own people. I won't go.
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Chen Hongchang has always been lazy. At the age of forty, he still groans for half a day of working in the fields.
Let him serve as a soldier and fight. How can he endure the hardship?
Mrs. Wu also felt sorry for her son, but she felt even more sorry for her grandson. After all, her grandson was about to be successful. If he were to become a soldier, it would be difficult for him to pass the exam even if he came back alive.
"If you don't go, who will? When you were recruiting, you pushed your second son to the front, and we turned to you and asked our second son to serve as a soldier. Now you won't push your son to the front, right?"
"Zhongda is a scholar. He has to take the imperial examination. He will definitely take the imperial examination next year. If you ask him to join the army now, what will happen to him?"
Chen Hongchang said, "Our family Zhongda is smart. He can still take the scientific examination after serving in the army for three years. I am getting old and can no longer take the trouble."
Yang naturally faced her son, "I definitely can't let Zhongda go. If I were a man, I would go by myself. How can you only care about yourself?"
Chen Hongchang snorted, "If you don't do it for yourself, who will be punished by heaven and earth? If you don't do it for yourself, who will you do it for? Let's talk about my parents, aren't they supporting Zhongda to study because they want him to be successful in the future and be filial to them?"
Chen Mingyi slapped the table and said, "What, are you disobeying the discipline? If you don't go, are you asking me to go? If Zhongda wants to take the scientific examination, he definitely can't do it."
This time the recruitment was in such a hurry, and I didn't want to ask for three hundred taels of silver. The court was really in a difficult situation, so there was definitely no way to take advantage of it.
Chen Mingyi glared at Chen Zhongda, "Your brother can go and learn a lot of skills, why can't you go?"
Chen Hongsheng is the daughter-in-law I asked for after returning from the army. I really learned a lot of skills in the military camp and made many friends.
Later he went out to do small business, and it was the skills he learned in the military camp and the people he made friends with that helped him a lot.
"I do not want to go."
Chen Zhongda, who had been listening just now, sighed and finally spoke, "Grandpa, as a son, filial piety must come first, let me go."
Chen Hongchang's eyes lit up and he said immediately, "My good son, you will definitely pass the exam immediately when you come back. Dad really didn't support you in vain."
Before Chen Zhongda could speak, Chen Mingyi slammed the table, "You bastards, it's not your turn to make the final decision on the family affairs. I'll let whoever I tell you to go."
Chen Hongchang argued for himself again, and Mrs. Wu said, "There is also Zhong Qian. If it doesn't work, just call them back and let him go, and our family will be able to do business."
Chen Zhongda immediately said, "Grandma! Brother, I have managed to maintain a healthy body, how can you be like this? Even if he comes back, I should go."
Chen Mingyi did not consider this proposal because he knew it was impossible. How could Chen Zhongqian handle it so easily? It would be even more impossible with Lin Yuxi.
But it gave him a reminder, "According to the requirements, he should have gone."
Wu said, "Yes, he has to go anyway. Let him come back. We have four male members in our family who meet the requirements. Only two of them will be recruited if there are more than five. He will go alone, and neither Hongchang nor Zhongda will be required."
went."
Chen Hongchang was overjoyed, "Oh, that's great, I don't have to go."
Wu glanced at him and said, "That's what I said, but you have to convince him. Go ahead and say it."