"Thank me?" Jiang Yu and Chu Xiong didn't understand why.

"Sir, are you trying to accept all of so many brothers? This is a bit too many..." Jiang Yu reminded him.

"Why not?"

"But the sir's shop can't use so many people..."

There may be no problem with Song Tianming accepting twenty or thirty people, but there are not so many things for the restaurants to do with these more than a hundred people. Could it be that they can keep an idle meal?

Moreover, except for the brothers from Chongche Camp, Jiang Yu did not understand the others, and he had to have a big question mark in terms of character and ability.

Even the famous vanguard soldiers, he could not guarantee that they were all good people.

Although he really hoped to help more brothers, he would never want to cause more trouble to Song Tianming.

Song Tianming knew what he was worried about and said with a smile: "Don't worry, General, you have your own sense of responsibility."

Seeing that Song Tianming said so, Jiang Yu could only watch the follow-up.

At this moment, everyone gathered in a specially vacated floor, and nearly 100 people filled the place with a full load.

Song Tianming and Jiang Yu had not spoken, and the soldiers whispered below.

"Why are there so many people? Are there so many brothers in Xiahe County?"

"Of course not. I just asked, there are many brothers from other battalions of the Pioneer Army!"

"They came too, didn't they say they only called the brothers in the rushing camp?"

"I'm afraid I heard the news and tried to force others to come together. No wonder Mr. Song recruits people to work, so who doesn't want to come and see it?

If the news spreads for a few more days, I am afraid that all the retired veterans in Xiahe County will rush to this place!"

"So exaggerated..."

At this moment, Song Tianming cleared his throat, stood on the specially prepared platform, and said to the bottom: "Brothers of the Pioneer Army, please be quiet and listen to me!"

In an instant, the audience was silent, and the soldiers looked at him in unison.

This is much more disciplined than ordinary villagers, and Song Tianming is quite satisfied with it.

"I believe everyone knows it. According to General Jiang Yu's entrustment, today, I originally wanted to find the brothers from the Chongche Camp to come here to arrange some work for them and help them with their lives.

But General Xiahe didn't expect that so many brothers from the vanguard army would trust us and all came here, thank you for your kindness, thank you very much!"

There was a sudden warm applause from below.

Song Tianming pressed down: "But everyone should have seen it. My restaurant is just one acre and three-point land, and it is not practical to use so many people.

Everyone came all of a sudden, I really don’t know what to do…”

The soldiers of the rushing camp breathed a sigh of relief, but the soldiers of the other vanguard troops seemed very disappointed.

If nothing unexpected happens, Song Tianming is planning to see off the guests.

But they were prepared in their hearts too.

This trip they came uninvited, and it was reasonable for them not to accept themselves. Instead, they were thinking too ideal.

"Sir, since that's the case, then let's say goodbye first..." The thin-skinned man didn't want to hear Song Tianming's "exit order", so he took the initiative to walk out the door.

Seeing this, several people also bowed their fists and said goodbye, intending to leave.

Unexpectedly, Song Tianming stopped them: "Brothers, don't hurry to leave, I haven't finished speaking yet!"

Several people stopped, and the other vanguard brothers also looked at Song Tianming curiously.

"Although there is no shortage of people in the restaurant business, there are some other places where you need to use your brothers. I wonder if you are willing to listen?"

Someone was impatient and hurriedly said, "Sir, just ask me to go through fire and water, and I will never refuse!"

The others also shouted, "I will go through fire and water, and I will never refuse!"

For a moment, the sound was as thunderous as thunder.

Song Tianming nodded: "Okay, they are all good!"

Then he looked flat and said, "But you have considered this matter. If you agree, you cannot regret it. You must sign and keep the certificate."

Everyone was puzzled: "Sir, what kind of work is it?"

Song Tianming stared into their eyes and said word by word: "Join the army."

"What?" It seemed like a bomb was thrown into the water, causing a stir in the crowd.

"Sir, you're not joking, are you?"

"Is there another war on the frontier? Haven't you heard of it?"

"The soldiers are already so nervous. Do even those who have been discharged from the army have to go back to serve?"

"Could it be that Da Kun and Da Qin are going to declare war on us?"

“I don’t want to go back…”

Even the soldiers of the rushing camp panic followed.

Although Daqian's military service was very hard, there has never been a precedent for recalling retired soldiers back to the battlefield.

This is also for the sake of stability in the rear, so that people can have the opportunity to recuperate and maintain their population.

If it really reaches this point, it means that the front line is already extremely tight, with countless casualties and injuries, and even the basic military organization is difficult to maintain.

To this end, returning to the battlefield at this time is no different from going to hell.

After a long time, everyone gradually calmed down. Someone asked, "Sir, what's going on? Can you explain it in detail?"

Everyone experienced the initial fear and knew that if the court really needed them to go back to the front line at this time, it would mean that Daqian had reached a critical survival.

If they can't stop the barbarians' iron hooves, they will not mention that the people of Daqian behind them will suffer the most!

There is no end to the nest when it is destroyed. As a former vanguard soldier, they still have this awareness.

So even though they guessed that they might have to go to the battlefield again, they immediately prepared to die calmly, with a decisive look on their faces.

"Don't be nervous, there is no war on the front line. Daqian just repelled the barbarians, and the northern border is very peaceful." However, seeing everyone's performance, Song Tianming became more determined to take them in.

"It's already the Baron Xiahe's affairs, everyone should know?"

Everyone nodded. There was such a big deal in Xiahe County, from the age of 80 to the age of two, who doesn’t know about it?

The old man may have forgotten the names of his children and grandchildren, and the children may not call him parents, but they must have known Baron Xiahe and Song Tianming.

"The court rules, as the Baron of Xiahe, can have his own army."

Hearing this, everyone's faces showed a sudden look, and then they turned into ecstasy!

It turned out that Mr. Song himself wanted to recruit private soldiers!

Jiang Yu slapped his head, why didn’t he think of this?

In Daqian, as long as you have a title, you can recruit your own private soldier!

This private soldier belongs to the nobles themselves. He can be used to visit his home to protect the house, or to take him to the battlefield to fight with the enemy and make achievements!

The support of the army by the great chariot can be said to be extremely primitive. In addition to the main force such as the Dingbei Army, which has long been guarding the border, and the imperial guards in the capital have sufficient supplies, the soldiers of other prefectures and counties can only receive basic military pay.

In some wealthier places, such as Yangzhou, they have money and food, and can barely maintain the payment of military pay.

Some prefectures and counties have poor land and shortage of money and food. Not only can they not pay military pay, but they also need to bring their own weapons, equipment, and even dry food.

Sometimes when the national treasury is empty, I can’t afford the money, and even have to pay out the supplies out of my own pocket.

So for them, joining the army would not get much money at all. If they didn’t pay the money, they would burn incense.

The most typical one is Shouzhou where the Marquis of Huainan is located.

There has been a famine there recently. It has not been paid for military pay for half a year, resulting in deserters and constant rebellions. Even the troops that suppressed the rebellion turned against each other and attacked the counties. The Marquis of Huainan was so busy that they were busy.

The reason is that the army has too much hard work and poor security, so no one is willing to do it.

That's why the court allowed the nobles to recruit private soldiers.

Most of the nobles were powerful and had a lot of money. If they were to bear part of the military expenditure and take on part of the local defense, the pressure from the court would naturally be greatly reduced.

If the court needs it, it will recruit private soldiers from the nobles to fight on the front line.

Although this system has many disadvantages, such as the nobles may have self-respecting troops and the risk of strife against rebellion, there is no way to do so.
Chapter completed!