funbook-pk Chapter 151 Recruitment
Chapter 151 Recruitment
Hua Lingxing smiled slightly and said confidently, "Don't worry, the conscription I'm talking about isn't sending them to the battlefield, but rather to be in charge of logistics."
Even if we sent those able-bodied men to the battlefield, they wouldn't be able to fight; they'd just be throwing their lives away.
Shanzi frowned, his voice carrying a hint of earnestness.
"Sister Hua, could you please not make conscription mandatory? I've heard the elders say that before."
When the government conscripts soldiers, it often means that life and death are uncertain, and none of us ordinary people are not afraid.
I'm afraid that one day when it's my turn, I won't be able to come back.
Afu quickly chimed in, "Yes, yes, could we ask them if they'd like to participate first?"
We only accept volunteers; that way, everyone will be more accepting of it.
Lingwang Liu Lingzhen's expression instantly turned serious, and she interrupted in a slightly stern voice, "Alright, no need to say any more."
The Kingdom of Ling is in dire straits, yet you remain so ignorant.
Do you think I would willingly resort to conscription?
Do you think you'll be safe just because you're an ordinary citizen if the Ling Kingdom is gone?
Do you really think those foreign enemies won't kill them? Once the Ling Kingdom falls, the enemy will only become more unscrupulous.
They will kill, burn, rape, and plunder. Do you still think I am wrong after that?
Shanzi and the others were speechless after being stunned by the King of Spirit's words.
They had never experienced the cruelty of war, and it was only because Yun Dan taught them martial arts that they were able to survive.
They may still be living a simple life in Sujia Village, married and with children, carefree.
Shanzi mustered his courage, wanting to say something more.
"But the Spirit King..."
King Ling waved his hand gently, interrupting him: "Alright, I know you don't understand, and I don't blame you."
You grew up in Fengdang County and are unaware of the cruelty of national wars, which is why you say such things.
But I hope you all understand that the Spirit Kingdom now needs the strength of every single one of you.”
After King Ling finished speaking, he glanced at everyone present.
"Does anyone have any further suggestions?"
Xiao Lie thought for a moment and then stepped forward: "Spirit King, I don't understand the big principles, but Xiao Ya once told us a story."
There's a saying there: "He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world."
What Xiaoya meant when she said this to us was that being a good emperor requires more than just strong-arm tactics.
The people of this country also need to know that the emperor's actions are for the benefit of his subjects, not for the capitalists.
Upon hearing this, King Ling frowned slightly: "Capitalist? Who is the capitalist?"
Xiao Lie shook his head, somewhat confused: "I don't know who the capitalist is either. Xiao Ya didn't explain it clearly back then either. We just listened to it as a story and didn't ask any more questions."
The Spirit King then turned his gaze to the other five people, who all shook their heads, indicating that they knew nothing about it.
King Ling pondered to himself that the term "capitalist" was clearly not native to the country.
Perhaps it comes from some distant place, or perhaps it's some ancient legend.
But she didn't delve into it further, instead focusing her attention back on the current situation.
King Ling frowned slightly, and after a moment of contemplation, a flash of understanding appeared in his eyes.
She said slowly, "Perhaps, I understand the meaning of those words."
To win the hearts of the people means to gain their trust, to make them work together with us to resist foreign enemies.
But this requires more than just determination and courage; it requires actions to prove it.
She looked at everyone present, her voice firm yet warm: "I promise all the people I have conscripted..."
Whether it's logistical support or other assistance, we will do our utmost to ensure their safety and well-being.
"I will personally issue orders to ensure that every resource is used effectively and that no citizen is sacrificed in vain."
Upon hearing this, Shanzi and Afu showed a hint of relief in their eyes.
Although they were young, they understood the weight of the Spirit King's words.
Empress Ling Wang knew that to truly achieve "whoever wins the hearts of the people wins the world," she needed to rely on the joint efforts of officials and people throughout the Ling Kingdom.
So she personally wrote a letter, explaining the current situation in detail.
The importance of conscription and her promise to ensure the safety of the people were emphasized, and the secret letter was then sent to the Illusionary Spirit Palace via carrier pigeon.
The pigeons took flight, soaring through the clouds, carrying the Spirit King's expectations and determination, and swiftly arrived above the Illusionary Spirit Palace.
An official of the Illusionary Spirit Palace, a middle-aged man named Lü Yi.
He was handling government affairs in his study when he suddenly saw pigeons circling outside the window, and he knew that something important must have happened.
He hurriedly opened the bamboo tube on the pigeon's leg, took out the letter, and began to read it carefully.
After reading the note, Lü Yi's expression became unusually solemn.
He knew the weight of this letter and the trust and expectations the King of Spirit had for him.
He immediately put down his pen, stood up, and shouted to the guards outside the study: "Summon all officials in the city to assemble in the council hall immediately; there are important matters to discuss."
Upon hearing this, the guards dared not delay and immediately relayed the order.
Before long, the officials of the Illusionary Spirit Palace rushed to the council hall, all looking tense and wondering what had happened.
Lu Yi stood on the high platform of the council hall, his gaze sweeping over the officials present.
He said in a deep voice, "Colleagues, we have just received a message from the Spirit King via carrier pigeon."
Jiaxian County is facing an unprecedented crisis, and King Ling has decided to strengthen border defenses by conscripting soldiers.
At the same time, King Ling also ordered that only those people who volunteered should be conscripted, and that they should not be forced to participate.
As officials of the Kingdom of Ling, we have an inescapable duty to fully cooperate with the King of Ling's decisions.
He paused for a moment and continued, "Let's take action now."
On the one hand, we need to go deep into the community and explain the conscription conditions clearly.
Make the people understand that this is to protect their homes, not a meaningless sacrifice.
On the other hand, we need to start preparing logistical supplies to ensure that the conscripted people can receive sufficient supplies and protection.
Remember, every action we take concerns the future of the Kingdom of Ling and the safety of its people.
Upon hearing this, one of the officials frowned and couldn't help but say, "Sir, why are you still conscripting soldiers? If this continues, I'm afraid... I'm afraid..."
Upon hearing this, Lord Lü's face darkened, and he snorted, "Why are you still rambling on at a time like this? Just say what you have to say, don't beat around the bush."
Seeing this, the official had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue, "Sir, I'm afraid that if we do this, the people of Ling Kingdom will live in constant fear and worry about their safety."
After hearing this, Lord Lü sighed and patiently explained, "It has been said that it is based on the principle of voluntariness. King Ling has personally ordered that the people participate voluntarily according to their own circumstances."
As officials, our job is to inform the people so that they can support the logistics and not participate in combat.
Especially the towns near Chiayi County, where the people live relatively close to the border.
We must also explain to them the seriousness of the matter and the significance of conscription.
Let them understand that this is to protect their homes and so that they can live and work in peace.
Upon hearing this, the officials nodded in agreement, indicating that they would strictly follow Lord Lü's instructions and do their utmost to carry out the conscription work.
A tense yet well-organized operation quietly unfolded within the Illusionary Spirit Palace.
Every official, driven by loyalty to the Kingdom of Ling and love for its people, threw themselves into the battle to defend their homeland.
In a quiet town in the southeast, the officers and soldiers had just received an urgent military report from the front lines and immediately took action.
There wasn't even time to properly post the notices; they were just hastily written down before preparing to move on to the next step.
At this moment, in the courtyard where the villagers of Sujia Village were gathered, everyone was chatting when they suddenly heard a commotion outside.
Out of curiosity, they all came out of the courtyard to see what was going on.
Only upon closer inspection did they realize that the Ling Kingdom was currently facing a severe situation of being attacked from both sides.
Jiaxian County is already in dire straits.
Upon hearing this news, everyone immediately realized the urgency of the situation.
They ran back to the yard immediately and told everyone the important news.
Upon hearing this news, Shui'er, Xiaohe, and Yuan'er all showed worried expressions.
Their older sisters, Daya and Xiaoyue, are currently on the front lines; it's unknown whether they are still safe.
The three were filled with anxiety and began to wonder if they might encounter various difficulties and dangers.
Shui'er said anxiously, "Sister Daya and Sister Xiaoyue must be in great danger right now. We need to find a way to help them."
Xiao He nodded in agreement, saying, "Yes, they are our closest people, and we can't just sit idly by."
Yuan'er seemed even more determined: "Yes, we should go and help them."
When the people of Sujia Village heard Yuan'er say this, they all gathered around and hurriedly tried to dissuade her, saying, "No, Yuan'er, you can't go."
One of the aunties angrily shouted, "Yuan'er, how old are you? The battlefield is so dangerous, what can you do there? I won't allow you to go."
Upon hearing this, a hint of stubbornness flashed in Yuan'er's eyes: "Auntie, I know the battlefield is dangerous, but I have already learned martial arts."
I can protect myself, and I can also help Sister Daya and Sister Xiaoyue.
Another aunt also spoke up to dissuade them, saying, "Even if you've already learned martial arts, it's still not okay."
"The battlefield is so dangerous, people die all the time. One more person won't make a difference, one less person won't make a difference either. What are you, a little girl, doing getting involved?"