As a community, more than 100,000 people from the Tan family near Guangzhou are settling ashore one after another, and some have gone to the two provinces of the Mekong River or Sichuan to pioneer the land. Some choose to obtain land in Guangdong to cultivate, away from the life of floating families; Others continue to farm while continuing to operate the water livelihood.

Deng Xiu'er's family is located in this small village near the river, which has just been built by the Tanka family, and the houses are very simple, mostly built with thatched bamboo poles. But with a home that does not have to drift in the wind and waves, and does not have to be discriminated against by others because of the random placement of the land, these Tan family members still feel satisfied and happy, and work hard to change their social status with great enthusiasm.

The improvement of the status and treatment of military personnel has enabled the Tan family to see the fastest road. When one joins the army, the whole family benefits, and even the whole village seems to have a guarantee and can stand up.

"Families of military families", "model of supporting the army", "glorious support for the front", etc., the government does not hesitate to encourage the positive behavior of the people who support it. The power of role models and material rewards are mobilizing more and more people to contribute to this national war.

The final victory in the national war is still far away, and the optimistic statement can only be that the light is at the beginning or that the situation is improving. In terms of the size of the territory and the number of people under control, Nanming is still at a disadvantage, and the statistics of strength in all aspects are obviously not in the consciousness of the common people.

However, although the national war was going on, Nanming's policy had changed a lot in the name of war, and it was the people in the occupied areas who naturally benefited. The propaganda calling for loyalty and love for the people, national righteousness, and the clothing of the Han family has never been abandoned, but there are more and more substantive measures such as land appreciation, silver rewards, plaques, and monuments.

The common people now prefer simple slogans such as "protect the family and defend the country" and "one person joins the army, the whole family is glorious", and they have a relatively stable home and a land with low taxes. The people who experienced the tyrannical rule of the early Qing Dynasty will cherish it more and be more willing to contribute to protect the benefits they have already received.

From empty slogans to substance, from the literati with lofty ideals of "standing up to difficulties and being generous", to the ordinary people for their families, relatives, stability, and fields...... The people who support the national war are spreading, and the foundation is being consolidated. Fearless sacrifice and a thirst for death. It will undoubtedly be the glorious nirvana of the Eternal; And the vast number of indifferent and unknown people have finally found a reason to fight for their families and countries.

Deng Xiu chased out of the village, the ranks of recruits had already gone far away, and the sound of gongs and drums could still be heard, but all she saw was an officer who deliberately lagged behind.

Tang Ji was already the commander of the first battalion of the second regiment of the Guangzhou garrison, but this battalion still had to rely on him and a few officers to go down and recruit full soldiers with the assistance of local officials. Along the way, it not only formed an influence among the people, but also made the recruits adapt to military life such as marching, camping, and discipline and regulations. When the number of troops is full, they will return to the barracks near Guangzhou. After the weapons are issued, unified military training is conducted.

The two had established some relationships before, which was considered a very bold act in that era, and of course, it was impossible to spend the moon and fall in love as sweetly as in modern times. During the period of recuperation, Tang Ji came to this village twice, and he was able to give Deng Xiuer some guidance on farming. Although they came and went in a hurry, both of them knew in their hearts that some words did not need to be said too explicit at that time.

Deng Xiu'er caught up a few steps and said slightly: "If you ride a horse, you won't recognize people." In the village, he pretended not to know. Why don't I come, you're just waiting here? ”

"Hey, hey." Tang Ji laughed embarrassedly twice. He snorted: "With a lot of recruits, you have to pretend!" ”

"Oh, I made it for you." Deng Xiu'er pursed her lips and stuffed a pair of shoes into Tang Ji's hand.

Tang Ji touched the shoes, the stitches were fine and dense, it could be seen that the girl had put in the effort. His mouth opened, and he smirked and didn't know what to say.

Deng Xiu'er looked at Tang Ji with a smile, and it took a long time to remove her smile, sigh softly, and say, "The injury is also healed." The official has also been promoted, so I'm afraid I won't be able to come often in the future, right? I have to do the work in the field myself. ”

"Hmm!" Tang Ji nodded honestly and said, "This recruit is going to be trained when he is full, and he can't get out." As for this land, it is better for you to just grow vegetables. Get a cart, you can send it to the city to sell, or send it to the barracks, clean it up, I see if I can talk, let the barracks buy your food. ”

"This method is good, I will deliver food, hehe, can I often see you?" Deng Xiuer is more lively than Tang Ji, a piece of wood, and likes to make fun of it from time to time.

"Well, it's hard to say." Tang Ji looked up at Deng Xiu'er's bright smile, lowered his head again, and said sneeringly for a long time: "In two years, I, I will have enough years of service to marry, that, you, you-"

"I'll wait for you." Compared with Tang Ji's spitting, Deng Xiu'er was as simple as ever, "Isn't it just two years, my younger brothers are still young, and they will be able to work in two years, so I can rest assured." ”

Tang Ji looked up at Deng Xiu'er, his eyes were firm, without half a minute of hesitation, and even took a step forward, allowing him to smell the sweat of the familiar girl.

"Well, if I were to be a soldier and have no eyes-"

"What nonsense?" Deng Xiu'er pushed Tang Ji angrily and said, "If I'm afraid of this, I won't say that." Two years, well, when the time comes, you will have to climb to the village to find me. Do you hear me? ”

"Uh-huh!" Tang Ji nodded again and again, and muttered in a hurry: "Garrison, that's to protect Guangzhou and protect His Highness Min." Just, even if I go to war, as long as I don't die and don't cripple, I will definitely come-"

"And said." Deng Xiu'er was so angry that she slapped Tang Ji again, and her tears almost fell out.

"Don't say it, stupid, I'm you off again." Tang Ji didn't dodge or dodge, and deeply regretted that he didn't hold back his mouth.

Hands together, whether it was unintentional or intentional, no longer matters. In ancient times, holding hands was set for life, even if she lost her body if she hugged her, Deng Xiuer did not flinch, and even she was holding Tang Ji's hand hard, expressing her firm intention with such a bold action, so that Tang Ji could rest assured.

During the war years, there was no need to swear an alliance, there was no need to have a skin-to-skin relationship, just a sentence of "I am waiting for you" was enough. But there are also a lot of "I'm waiting for you" but they can never wait, but what does it matter. At this moment, it is enough to hear that meaningful sentence, to see that tender and expectant look, to hold a hand that is hot enough to feel your heartbeat, or just to give you a pair of shoes, a handkerchief, a promise.

…………… (To be continued......)