August is approaching, and in the Hexi Corridor, the continuous corn fields are ripening one by one.

The people took up their sickles and threw themselves into the harvest.

In the past year, God blessed, the wind and rain in Hexi were smooth, and there were not many pests and diseases.

Corn grows fast and well!

The faces of the people were all filled with happy smiles!

The four counties in Hexi are not better than the inner counties, because most of the population are immigrants or family members from the army.

Therefore, the tax burden of conscription here is relatively light.

Moreover, there is no exploitation and oppression by big landlords, most people have their own families and land, and it is a standard one-man man who rules all fields!

However, the development of the Hexi region is insufficient, water conservancy facilities are lacking, irrigation conditions are insufficient, and land fertility is relatively limited.

Therefore, grain production has not been able to rise.

Even if the yield per mu is only a little more than two stones, if you go to the field, the yield per mu may only be one stone, or even less.

In addition, fallow is often required to restore the soil.

However, the people of Zhuxia have always been industrious and wise.

The people of Hexi, after long-term practice, have found that soybeans, mung beans or sunflower can be planted appropriately on fallow land, which will not only speed up the recovery of land fertility, but also get some extra food or money.

That's how the Zheng Erjia is.

Of his family's more than 130 acres of land, 60 acres of fallow this year were all planted with soybeans.

Soybeans can be harvested after the corn is harvested.

Sixty acres of beans can be made into various foods such as tofu, tofu brain, and tofu skin (this is the production method that came from Chang'an last year).

Not only can you use it as a dish for your family, but you can also sell it for money, buy some fabric for your wife and children, and sew a new set of clothes.

Thinking of this, Zheng Er only felt full of energy!

He buried his head and worked silently to harvest the corn, completely ignoring the pain caused by the sharp corn and straw hurting his face and body.

But......

At this moment, a crisp gong sound came from afar.

Then, the bell rang!

Bang Bang Bang!

Zheng Er raised his head and followed the sound, only to see a horse galloping out in the direction of the village, and the knight had on his back the crimson order flag that all the people feared most at this time to represent urgency.

"Police! Alarm! Alarm! The knight walked along the road and shouted: "There is a police on the side wall, there is a police on the side wall!" On the order of the general of the second division of Haixi, the police were sent to the four counties of Hexi: Xiqiang and the Yue's thieves colluded to conspire against me Sangzi, Hexi's husband, who is over 18 years old and under 50, and has no disabilities, should be recruited as pawns! ”

Zheng Er listened, and the sickle in his hand fell involuntarily.

Then, he clenched his fists and gasped for air in his nose.

"Xiqiang!" He scolded loudly: "The thief of the Yue clan! ”

Then, he walked up to the ridge, and at this time, on the vast field, countless men like Zheng Er walked out of the corn field shirtless.

Each of them had a deep anger on their faces and in their minds.

Autumn harvest!

The most important and important thing in the hearts of every Zhuxia people!

It's about whether the family will be full or hungry when they are one year old!

But......

But there are thieves, but they choose such a moment to commit crimes!

This is a naked provocation, insult and contempt for everyone!

It is the biggest threat to their family and their wives and daughters!

Most of the immigrants who live in Biansai, in Hexi, are no strangers to war.

They know how cruel war can be.

Therefore, they understand that those Qiang people and Yueshi people who intend to enter the Qiang people are here to do something?

The answer is - to rob their wives and children, to kill their brothers and sisters, to rob them of food and clothing, to destroy their homeland!

"My wife!" Zheng Er shouted loudly, called his wife to the front, and said, "There is a police officer on the side wall, I should be conscripted into the army, you quickly go back and prepare clothes and armor for me, and feed the horse!" ”

The land, houses, seeds, and farming tools of the Hexi immigrants, especially those near the border walls, were provided by the Shaofu.

The levy tax on conscription was also reduced to a theoretical minimum.

But there is one condition - all strong men must bring their own weapons and horses, and serve the country for two months every year.

Therefore, every migrant village behind the border wall is a prepared military camp!

Li Guangli was able to launch the Battle of Tianshan and the Battle of Yuwushui in Hexi, relying on these high-quality militias.

When Zheng Er's wife heard this, she was a little hesitant and a little scared.

Because, everyone in Hexi knows how dangerous it is for her husband to go to war!

After the battle of Yuwushui, the four counties of Hexi wore filial piety almost everywhere.

However, she didn't hesitate for long, just gritted her teeth and nodded: "Husband, I know!" ”

In the past 30 years, it is not only the men of Hexi who have sacrificed, but also the women of Hexi who have paid a huge price.

I don't know how many people have lost their fathers and husbands, and then worked hard to bring up their sons, and then sent them to the battlefield with tears in their eyes!

From generation to generation, only they understand their suffering.

But, very few people have fled here.

And not just because it's their home.

All the more because, under this land, the blood of their husbands, fathers and brothers is shed, and their bones are buried!

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An hour later, Zheng Er had already put on his suit of chain mail.

This is the legacy left to him by his father, and it is the standard armor of the Han army, which is well-made and well-maintained.

It is the treasure that his father exchanged for military exploits when he followed the second division general to fight Dawan!

His wife took her sword and bow from the wall and waited for him to put them on.

The children are here too.

The eldest is already fourteen years old, but the younger one will only follow his older siblings, behind their butts.

"Da Lang!" Zheng Er looked at his eldest son and said, "After I leave, the family will be handed over to you, you have to take your brothers and sisters, and listen to your mother!" ”

"No!" The fourteen-year-old child obediently knelt down and kowtowed to Zheng Er: "Adult's teachings, my son remembers!" ”

Zheng Er nodded, stepped forward, kissed his children on the foreheads one by one, and finally picked up his young son and kissed the latter's cheek heavily.

In his memory, his father kissed his cheek like this, and then walked out of the house, leaving only a burly figure far away!

He took a deep breath, barely suppressed his emotions, put down the child, and strode out of the house.

"Your Excellency!" The children's voices came from the room.

Zheng Er turned around and saw the eldest son gritting his teeth and yelling at him: "Come back early!" ”

"Howler!" Zheng Er grinned, took his war horse, and then turned over on the horse.

At this time, all the men in the entire four counties of Hexi have been mobilized.

Countless people, along the road, converged into the nearest military camp.

The Han family's war machine in Hexi is in full operation!