Here, the Jews received treatment they had never had before, and they obtained the land they dreamed of. However, compared with other European countries, this place made him more afraid.
In Europe, relying on the shrewdness of the Jews, they could become businessmen and make money. Although they had no status and were ostracized, at least they still had money to accompany them and they could maintain their Jewish traditions and culture.
Although here in Ningguo, you can get the land you have always wanted to get, now it seems that the rulers of Ningguo have no interest in the wealth of the Jews. After all, compared with the rich Ming people, the wealth of the Jews is not at all
Not worth mentioning.
There will be no rejection here, there are all kinds of people from all over the world and all races living here, and the rulers treat them all equally.
But if you want to get ahead in Ningguo, you have to lose your own Jewish tradition and culture, and you have to completely integrate into the world of the Ming people. Otherwise, you will always be isolated, and you will be the lowest level of existence, which is better than a slave.
Some.
This is the outcome he least wants.
Before coming here, he already knew about the situation of the Ming Empire. He knew that the Ming Empire was vast, powerful, and wealthy. He didn't know how many Jewish businessmen wanted to do business in the Ming Dynasty and wanted to immigrate to the Ming Dynasty.
But after arriving in the Ming Dynasty, I discovered that this was a world completely different from that of other European countries. The systems, rules, laws, customs, etc. here were completely different from those in Europe.
I'm afraid it's very difficult to make a good living while maintaining your Jewish tradition and culture.
"Dang~dang~"
Just as he was deep in thought, someone wearing official uniforms walked away and beat gongs and drums and shouted.
"War order ~ War order!"
"His Royal Highness Prince Ning has summoned 50,000 soldiers to wipe out the barbarians in northern Tianzhu!"
"Everyone can sign up, including slaves~"
"As long as they are willing to conquer the barbarians in northern Tianzhu for His Highness Prince Ning and perform military exploits, slaves can directly become fourth-class citizens, fourth-class citizens can be promoted to third-class citizens, and third-class citizens can be promoted to second-class citizens."
The officials beat gongs and drums and shouted loudly. When they came to the place where lanterns were sold and Spring Festival couplets were written, they posted the battle order notice issued by King Ning on a wall.
"What?"
"Conquer the barbarians in northern Tianzhu."
"Performing military exploits can directly improve your citizen level~"
When the people around him heard this, they couldn't help but widen their eyes. Then they swarmed to the place where the notice was posted. Some people who knew Chinese characters also began to read it out in detail.
The barbarians in northern Tianzhu harass our borders and kill our merchants, which is unbearable. Now Ningguo, together with Shu, Fugu, Zhao and other vassal states, as well as the Western United Trading Company, Burmese Jade Trading Company, Indian Ocean Rim Trading Company, Sihai Trading Company, etc., have decided to send troops
Crusade against the barbarians...
Prince Ning’s Palace has decreed that all people living in the Ning Kingdom, no matter whether they are noble or low, regardless of origin, who are willing to respond to the call, will be rewarded heavily as long as they have made meritorious service in the war!
When someone read this, the people around him couldn't help but cheered.
"Haha, His Highness Prince Ning is a thousand years old, a thousand years old, a thousand years old!"
"Great, I finally have the opportunity to fight for His Highness Prince Ning!"
"The barbarians in the north of Tianzhu are ignorant of civility, etiquette, justice and shame. They dare to kill my merchants and disturb our borders. They should be killed!"
"I have always wanted to fight for His Highness Prince Ning and expand the territory. However, if I want to join the army, I must be a first-class citizen. I never thought that I would finally have the opportunity."
"I've heard people say that our Ningguo's military system is based on the Ming Dynasty's military system. Military merit is the most important. Those with military merit can not only get a lot of land, gold, silver, and slave rewards, but also get rewards
A title of nobility."
"Yes, I heard about it too."
"This is a great opportunity. The opportunity to serve His Highness Prince Ning is also a great opportunity for us to stand out."
"All slave owners must not prevent slaves from joining the army. Now those slaves have a chance to stand up."
"Isn't that right? As long as you kill two enemies on the battlefield, you can obtain the status of a fourth-class citizen. You will no longer be a slave. You can also get your own land and corresponding monetary rewards. Those slaves will probably go crazy.
Bar."
"This is also a good opportunity for us. It is not easy to move from a fourth-class citizen to a third-class citizen, and it is even harder to move from a third-class citizen to a second-class citizen."
"But as long as you make enough contributions on the battlefield, you can quickly be promoted to a third-class citizen. A second-class citizen can not only marry multiple wives and concubines, but the status of the offspring will be different."
"Yes, yes, these second-class citizens can be wives of Ming people. If they are only third-class citizens or fourth-class citizens, even if they marry a Ming people, they can only be concubines."
"..."
Everyone kept talking and discussing excitedly, and at the same time, some people started running around telling each other. Soon more and more people gathered here, looking at the notices, and discussing excitedly.
Brown, Frank, and Barani were also attracted. Seeing the growing crowd and listening to the discussion, the three of them looked at each other and looked very surprised.
"Everyone who wants to sign up to join the army should come and line up for a physical examination~"
"We have 500 places in Xinxiang Township. It's first come, first served. If it's full, you won't have a chance."
Next to them, the officials also set up a table and some physical examination tools. After completing the preparations, they started beating gongs and drums again.
"I~"
"I'll come~"
"I~"
As soon as everyone heard this, they immediately responded positively and soon formed a long queue.
"Identity tag~"
The efficiency of the official work is also very high. The first thing is to look at the identity card, then to measure the height. If you are too short, you will not be accepted. Then, you will measure the weight, and if you are too thin, you will not be accepted.
The last step is weightlifting. If you can lift a thirty kilogram iron block, you will be considered qualified. After the New Year, you can participate in training first. Next year, you will go to Tianzhu mainland to participate in the war against the barbarians in northern Tianzhu.
"Height 164cm, unqualified ~ next one!"
"Weight 110 pounds, too thin, unqualified, next one!"
With the sound of official duties ringing out, those who got up to apply for the job became dejected.
This is a good opportunity. However, Prince Ning does not want all the cats and dogs. Height, weight, and strength are the most basic assessments. If any of these three are not up to standard, it will not work.
"Lift a 30-pound iron bar and pass!"
"This is the enlistment certificate. It must not be lost or damaged. After the Chinese New Year, on the eighth day of the Lunar New Year, bring this certificate and identity card to report to the military camp south of Chixia City!"
Soon, there was a man who was immediately known to be from a nomadic tribe in Central Asia. He met the standards for all three items. The official also wrote his name and ID number on a certificate and gave instructions.
"Thank you~Thank you, sir!"
When this man heard that he had passed the test and received the certificate, he couldn't help but burst into laughter. While laughing, he did not forget to thank the official.
As for the people around who had not passed the test, they all cast envious and jealous looks.
If he can fight for His Highness Prince Ning, as long as he makes meritorious service, he will no longer be on the same level as them. Maybe when he comes back again, he will already be a third-class or second-class citizen, and he will be rewarded then.
With a large piece of land and dozens of slaves, you can live a happy life from now on.
The entire recruiting place was very lively, with more and more people gathering.
"Master Li is here, Master Li is here!"
At this time, no one knew who shouted, and suddenly everyone around them looked at the same place, and at the same time they all gave way to a path.
I saw a middle-aged man with a big belly in Yuanwailang's clothes and a group of people walking towards here.
"Master~"
After seeing this middle-aged man, many people knelt down and shouted in unison.
"Get up, get up, you are already free, there is no need to do this again."
When Mr. Li saw these people kneeling down, he smiled and waved his hands.
"No, we will always be your master's servants. As long as you give orders, we will definitely obey you."
"Yes, we will always be your servants~"
Some people expressed their opinions one after another, and the people next to them nodded accordingly.
"Everyone is welcome. How can I, Li Shang He De, make everyone die like this? Everyone is already free and can live the identity they want."
"I also heard that His Highness Prince Ning issued a recruitment order. It is the obligation of each of us to respond to the imperial conscription. Therefore, we also called all the servants in the family to respond to His Highness Prince Ning's recruitment. At the same time, we also gave them a chance.
Giving them the opportunity to serve His Highness Prince Ning is a blessing accumulated by their ancestors."
Li Shang smiled and said to the people around him.
"Master, you are so kind, kind, and generous. Your mind is as broad as the sea, and your kindness is as sweet as the rain~"
After hearing Li Shang's words, someone knelt down beside him again and started praising him with lyrics.
Li Shang is a businessman and plantation owner. He has many slaves in his family. However, he is very kind and respectful to his slaves and servants. None of his slaves call them slaves. They all say they belong to his own family.
's servants.
The people kneeling around him were basically all his slaves before. He was kind-hearted and treated his slaves and servants well. He also tried every means to get some of his slaves freedom, so this is how he is now.
This scene.
These former slaves of Li Shang were all very grateful when they saw their master. Even though they were free, they still respected Li Shang very much.
"Thank you, thank you, everyone is doing well, I like it."
Li Shang smiled all over his face, and then said to the many slaves behind him: "Go and line up. If you can serve His Highness Prince Ning, it will be your good fortune and blessing."