In Dingxiangwei Mansion, Li Ling looked at the orders handed in by his relatives and relatives, shaking his head repeatedly.
Next to him is Xiao Chaozong, the captain of the Dingxiang Guard stationed in the capital. He recently joined the Dingxiang Guard through connections. However, Xiao Chaozong used to be a member of the Northern Guards and was reprimanded, so he took the path and joined the Dingxiang Guard.
Seeing Li Ling's sad face, Xiao Chaozong smiled and said:
"Captain, you are not from a noble family, so there is nothing to sigh about."
Li Ling glanced at Xiao Chaozong. He knew that Xiao Chaozong was a descendant of Xunqin. Because of his background, he was usually very polite to him. Hearing this, he gave a fake smile and said:
"Why, I'm not from a noble family, so I don't even have the right to sigh."
Xiao Chaozong blushed, knowing that his immediate superior had misunderstood what he meant, so he hurriedly explained:
"Captain, that's not what I meant. Since you are not a descendant of Xunqin, just follow the prince's orders. To be disrespectful, Commander, you still haven't understood the identity of our Dingxiang Guard."
Li Ling was stunned when he heard this, and his face became a little embarrassed: "Please also ask Captain Xiao to teach me."
Xiao Chaozong was stunned when he heard this. He didn't expect Li Ling to be so polite and said hurriedly:
"You're welcome, Commander. My brother, what's the point of giving advice? Our Dingxiang Guard is the prince's sword. We must cut wherever the prince tells us to cut."
"As for offending my dear relatives and causing them to make trouble, that's a matter for later. Whether you can deal with them or not depends on your ability."
Li Ling felt that Xiao Chaozong was digging a hole for himself. Although he was right, facing such a view, he always felt that he was being harmed.
"Okay, forget about these notes. Send an order to each brigade to go door-to-door and ask for people according to the list given by the officials."
The guard guarding the gate came in and said, "There are people from the county prince's palace."
Li Ling hurriedly adjusted his clothes, stood up and went out to greet him.
When Su Yun saw Li Ling, he said angrily: "Li Ling, you have been the governor for a long time, and it is difficult for you to gain access to the Dingxiang Guards. The authority of this official is getting bigger and bigger."
Li Ling was startled when he heard this, and asked the guard who was leading Su Yun the way with a dark face: "What's going on? You dare to block the eldest lady's drive. Is it because you are too courageous, or is it because I have a bad sword?"
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The imperial guard knelt down in confusion, with a mournful face:
"It's really not my fault, Governor, it's not me who doesn't let you in, it's the Xunqin who blocked the door who doesn't let you in. If General Xiao hadn't been so generous and sent the eldest lady in, she wouldn't have been able to get in either."
Li Ling was angry: "Fart, this is the Dingxiang Guard. It is the sword of His Majesty and the Prince. Anyone dares to stop the sword of the Prince and His Majesty. Are all of you who hold the sword dead? Go, send a group of sergeants out and form a spear formation."
, whoever dares not to move, let him take five steps to be splashed with blood."
A group of guards hurried away and returned soon.
"Captain, the crowd has been dispersed. The slave of Duke Chengguo's family was stabbed, the slave of Ning Bohou's family was stabbed to death, and the others with minor or no injuries were all gone."
Li Ling waved his hand and said, "Okay, let's take people to the homes of Duke Cheng and Ning Bohou first. Since they want to cause trouble, we should choose their homes first. If you dare to cause trouble in front of my Dingxiang Guard, you will be punished by the prince's sword."
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After a while, the horses in the Dingxiang Guard Mansion neighed, and groups of knights left the mansion and dispersed to various parts of the city.
Li Ling then had time to entertain Su Yun: "The eldest lady came to see me, what are your orders?"
Su Yun said angrily: "What instructions can I give? Is there anyone in my family who is suitable for your selection? This person has instructions for you."
Dong Ling then blessed Li Ling with a blessing, "My little girl has met Governor Li, and Governor Li Wan'an."
Li Ling hurriedly returned the courtesy, "I don't dare to take it. I don't take it. I still know Miss Dong Ling's name. I wonder if Miss Dong Ling comes to see me. What advice can you give me?"
Dong Ling smiled like a flower and said, "Captain, I have a business here. I wonder if you are interested?"
Li Ling waved his hand: "Young lady, you are joking. Dingxiang Guard is an official and is not allowed to engage in any business."
Su Yun snorted: "I don't even want to listen. You, Li Ling, are not brothers. You don't even want blessings."
Li Ling smiled bitterly and said, "Miss Dong Ling, please speak. Li is all ears."
Dong Ling spoke: "Not all noble families are brave families. Some families have lost their foundation, so they don't care much about their children joining the army. In addition, their children are playboys, so their quality is also worrying. If
If such a person is admitted to the Martial Arts Hall, it will ruin the reputation of the Martial Arts Hall. It will be a small matter for you, the Governor, to damage your reputation, but it will be a big thing for the Prince and His Majesty to be damaged."
When Li Ling heard this, she glanced at Dong Ling, a little surprised. What she said seemed to make sense.
"But the prince has set the number and there are regulations. I don't dare to mess around."
Dong Ling smiled: "Who said you were given a small number? The prince said that he wanted a hundred people, so naturally it would be a hundred people. I can find a way to make up for these shortfalls, but you have to go and follow them in person.
Your Majesty, tell me."
"Don't worry, Governor, Your Majesty will definitely agree."
Seeing that Li Ling was a little moved, Dong Ling continued:
"For those families who are unwilling to go, just let them get money. I think there will always be dozens of families who won't go. If one family gets 10,000 taels, the construction and initial expenses of the martial arts hall will be covered."
"Not only can I please His Majesty, but I can also be appreciated by the prince. It's a hugely profitable business. It depends on whether you dare to do it, Governor."
Dong Ling bewitched Li Ling and said.
Li Ling nodded. Although this matter is risky, it will bring huge profits. If you can really get money and recruit enough people, the prince will definitely have no objection.
"The missing people can be filled by buying people with money?"
Li Ling asked Dong Ling.
Dong Ling smiled brightly: "No need, there are many young ladies who are good at martial arts in the noble families in the capital. I know fourteen or five who want to join the army, but they have no way. This lecture on martial arts is an opportunity. I think Your Majesty will definitely be willing."
I saw a woman in the martial arts hall."
Su Yun's eyes lit up, thinking that if he went to the martial arts hall, he would become a school captain and commander in the future, with a majestic appearance, and his heart suddenly became excited.
Li Ling nodded: "Okay, what Miss Dong Ling said is absolutely true. I will go into the palace right now and tell your Majesty and the prince how great it is."
Soon, the family of honorary relatives in the capital was in chaos. Ning Bohou was targeted by the Dingxiang Guards. Not only were the slaves who caused trouble in the yamen were picked to death, but several of his own sons who were not of the same age were also Dingxiang.
Wei La left and went to the Dongcheng camp to enter the martial arts hall.
Immediately afterwards, Li Qingming issued an edict and reprimanded several families who were the most noisy relatives. However, because of their fathers and ancestors' hard work and merit, he allowed them the opportunity to be exempted from military service by paying 10,000 taels of silver.
One quota in the martial arts hall is exempted.
Soon, most of the Xunqin families who did not want to join the army paid the silver. In just half a day, Dingxiangwei Yamen collected 500,000 taels of silver.
Ten thousand taels of silver is not a small amount, but for relatives who have been in the country for a long time, this little money can still be spent.
Soon, another piece of news that shocked Xunqin even more came out. The Jiangwu Hall was recruiting women. Women aged fourteen or fifteen who were willing to join the army could enter the Jiangwu Hall, regardless of whether they were Xunqin or ordinary people.