Because Zhou Heng had recruited most of the scattered soldiers, the situation in Chan Da City was much better. Although there were still some scattered soldiers left, they were too few in number. If they dared to cause trouble, the citizens of Chan Da City were not to be trifled with.
Facing the military camp that appeared in the wasteland outside the city, the people in the city were both afraid and curious. Every day, many curious people observed the military camp from afar, but they did not dare to approach.
Especially in the past few days, when the soldiers changed into new military uniforms and ran around Chanda City, it aroused their great interest. Many legends about the military camp spread in Chanda City.
For example, the soldiers there ate meat every day, and the pigs nearby were almost sold out. Some people even wanted to buy their old cows. It was reasonable to pay, so they sold the cows. After all, people were not full now, and it was difficult to raise cows.
Moreover, the farmers who grew vegetables nearby made a lot of money because they had to eat thousands of catties of vegetables every day, such as cabbages, radishes, and leeks. They wanted whatever they wanted. They were given silver dollars, brown rice, flour, and salt. Those farmers were overjoyed and wanted to grow more vegetables this year.
In short, the military camp was well-fed and well-dressed, which made the people in Chanda City envious. Many young people wanted to join the army, but they were not recruited now, so they could not enter.
Today, the group of soldiers had left the barracks again and were heading towards the city. It immediately aroused the endless curiosity of the people in the city. They did not dare to get too close and just stood far away to watch them.
Soon, they realized that the soldiers were here to put up notices. There were many of them with red paper and black words. They were pasted on the main road of this small county. There were also two soldiers looking at the notices. If they didn't look, the notices would probably disappear in a while, because someone would steal the notices and go home to the toilet.
"Everyone, come over and take a look. This is the recruitment notice. Right now, our 3rd Regiment needs female medics to take care of the injured. Three silver coins per month, two catties of oil and one catty of salt. Then there are student soldiers, and it's best if they're good at mathematics. We need artillery, tank soldiers, and pilots.”
Ah Yi shouted through a loudspeaker.
As soon as he shouted, there was a discussion below. It was fine for the student soldiers, but they had really never heard of this female soldier. Some of the people with dark thoughts began to say strange things below.
"Recruiting female soldiers? I think they're looking for women for the military grandpas. They want women because they eat well and sleep well.”
"Yes, yes. Which army recruits female soldiers? They must be looking for women.”
Lin Yi, who was standing not far away, could naturally hear this. He shouted angrily," What are you talking about? We are recruiting official female soldiers, not women. You black-hearted people only think of dirty things. Female soldiers can go home on vacation. You will know when the time comes."”
However, it was useless for him to say this. Those people could say whatever they wanted to say. He was so angry that he really wanted to shoot these bastards.
"Sir, is what you said true?”An old farmer carrying a load suddenly asked.
"It's true. Once the recruitment is passed, they will be given a month's salary and subsidies. However, the quota is limited.”Lin Yi replied.
This time, the number of people who saw the notice immediately decreased. They all ran away in a hurry. After a while, someone pulled a little girl and ran over. As they ran, they shouted," I want to sign up. I want to sign up. My daughter, Lin Erya, is willing to be a female soldier."”
With the first one, there was a second one. Soon, many people brought their daughters over, making Lin Yi a little confused. They were all saying strange things just now, so why were they so enthusiastic about registering?
In less than the afternoon, the original 100 female soldiers had all been recruited, but there was still an endless stream of people coming. It was fine if they were older girls, but there was actually a married daughter-in-law who was sent over by her husband.
"Alright, alright, you've recruited everyone. The first month's salary and subsidies have been given to you. Then your daughters will be our female soldiers.
Don't be discouraged if you don't get selected. They will come for the next recruitment. However, don't send this kind of eleven or twelve-year-old girl over. She's still a child. How can she be trained and take care of the wounded?”Lin Yi said to the parents who sent the children over.
"Sir, you can get married at the age of eleven or twelve. Why can't you take care of others?”the girl's father said.
Lin Yi was a little speechless. So these people still thought that they had given their daughter to them as a woman.
He was too lazy to explain. Lin Yi asked the military police to organize the female soldiers and bring them back to the military camp. These little girls immediately cried and wept as if they had entered a den of thieves.
The military camp had already built a separate camp area for the female soldiers. It was separated by barbed wire and barricades, leaving only one entrance. There were six military policemen guarding the entrance. There were also military policemen patrolling around to ensure the safety of the female soldiers.
After finally settling the girls down, Lin Yi rushed to Zhou Heng to report the situation. He saw Meng Fan, who had gone to recruit student soldiers, had returned with the Enchanted Dragon and Bula. He was reporting to Zhou Heng about the recruitment of student soldiers.
Normally, a small place like Chanda would not have many students. However, now that half of the country had fallen, many universities had moved west. Dian Province was the most important. The famous Southwest United University was in the capital of Dian Province, Spring City. Chanda had some students here as well.
Meng Fan went to recruit soldiers. He said he was recruiting heavy artillery and pilots to fight the Japanese. Immediately, many students were willing to come, and some had already graduated. Meng Fan didn't reject anyone, and recruited dozens of them. They said that if the 3rd Regiment really had heavy artillery and planes, they would write letters and send telegrams to ask their classmates to come too.
"Very good. Continue to recruit student soldiers, the more the better. Sigh, why are you guys so stupid? You've been teaching for so many days, but you still don't know much. If you guys studied hard, would I have to go through so much trouble to recruit students?”Zhou Heng said with disappointment.
Every day, after training, the entire regiment of soldiers had to attend two hours of cultural classes to teach some basic words and arithmetic. However, these guys 'learning ability was too poor, and after learning for so many days, there was little effect.
"I'm a top student and not on their side. The Lost Dragon's brain might only be filled with money, but words can't squeeze in.”Meng Fan opened his mouth and started to show no mercy.
The careless Lost Dragon was unhappy and retorted," You're smart, you're smart. I didn't see you become famous!”
"Alright, alright, stop arguing. Anyway, you have to study hard. Do you still want to be promoted? I'm telling you, you can't be promoted if you're uneducated." Zhou Heng looked at Ah Yi and asked," Ah Yi, how's the recruitment of female soldiers?”
"Reporting to regiment commander, 100 female soldiers have been recruited and have all entered the camp.”Lin Yi said in a very formal manner. His behavior made Bu La and the others laugh.
Zhou Heng did not expect that they would be recruited so quickly. He had thought that it would be difficult to recruit female soldiers. In his mind, in this era, girls from good families would not leave their homes.
"You've recruited enough so quickly? Are their parents willing?" Zhou Heng asked worriedly.
"Of course, why wouldn't I? It's just that some people always say bad things about us. They say that we're looking for women for soldiers, like those camp chickens.”Lin Yi said with some difficulty.
Zhou Heng's face darkened. He knew that the commoners were treating them as a feudal army, robbing them of money, food, and women. The so-called recruitment of female soldiers was just to find women for the soldiers." Why did they send their own women here?”
"Yes, they only want money. They want us to give them their salary and supplies every month, at least when they are alive.”Lin Yi said guiltily.
He clenched his fists again and again. He felt the horror of this era's preference for sons over daughters, but there was nothing he could do now. He could only sigh and say," Treat those girls better. Give them more sanitary products, soap, and toilet paper. Also, ask them if they have any special needs.”
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