Chapter 108: A Letter Discovered by Chance
Liu Man'er said that she wanted to raise puppies, and the next day Ye Yuan didn't know where to raise two puppies, these two puppies were ordinary earth dogs, but they were black and white, soft and soft, and they were cute, so Liu Man'er took them down.
Next, in addition to the fixed things to do every day, she has to tame the two puppies, and when the time comes, she can help her take care of the house.
The dog is originally a humane animal, and loyal, after raising it for a period of time, the dog will be intimate with Liu Man'er's family, every day, you can also see them in the yard to have fun, and occasionally play with Shuai Shuai.
Liu Man'er felt that this kind of day was really good, easy and simple, on this day, seeing the sun was very good, Liu Man'er thought about moving the clothes at home out to dry, drying the clothes, and saving the clothes from mold.
After setting up the shelves with Fulu, Liu Man'er went upstairs to pack up the clothes to be dried, first turned out her own clothes, and then went to Ye Yuan's wardrobe to help him dry his clothes.
As soon as he turned out all his clothes and threw them on the bed, a yellow letter fell out of Ye Yuan's cabinet.
Liu Man'er didn't think much about it, turned around and picked it up, and was about to put it away, but when she saw the envelope that had been opened, it seemed that there was a devil shouting in her heart, so she couldn't help but want to take out the letter paper inside.
In particular, the date above was written a month ago, and the transportation in ancient times was not convenient, and if you send a letter, it will be fast to receive it in ten days and a half months.
Thinking of a few days ago, Ye Yuan seemed to be a little abnormal, Liu Man'er shook her hand and poured out the letter with an envelope.
This letter was written by one of his former brothers in the army, to the effect that now that the frontier is not peaceful, it is the time for the man to make meritorious contributions and let him join the army.
It is also the eldest prince that Ye Yuan served in the past who has decided to go north, Ye Yuan's kung fu is good, and he can be regarded as a brave and resourceful person in the military camp, it is really a waste to be a farmer.
Finally the man said that he would love to see him go and wait for his reply.
After reading the letter completely, Liu Man'er stuffed the letter into the envelope again, and then stuffed all the clothes in his closet, pretending that she didn't see it.
However, when drying her clothes, she has always been a little absent-minded, perhaps, she really stumbled Ye Yuan? Man, who doesn't want to make a career? This person is right, he did wronged Ye Yuan in the countryside.
Liu Man'er knows Ye Yuan, practicing three times in winter and three days in summer, getting up early every morning, never slacking off, and his archery skills are very superb, and he is even more courageous, not at all like a farmer in the mountains.
But out of her own selfishness, she really didn't want him to fight in the past, not to mention worrying about his life, it was herself, she really didn't want to leave him.
Curiosity kills cats, and seeing this letter today made her a little confused, should she persuade him to return to the army? Or turn a blind eye?
Liu Man'er was a little uneasy all day, and when she went to bed at night, Liu Man'er finally said about it, she said: "No matter what choice you make, I will support you." ”
"Don't worry, I'll stay at home and won't go anywhere." Ye Yuan said.
Liu Man'er stopped talking, as if it hadn't happened, everyone's life as always, was simple.
However, I heard that it was the northern Tartars who came to attack, and every family had to send one person to serve in the army, and those who had money were given money, and those who did not had money could only send people to join the army.
Moreover, if you do not choose to serve in the military, you can also go to military service, as if someone needs to build walls and palaces in the county.
In short, there are all kinds of forced labor almost every year, and last year I was lucky not to have one, but the tax was doubled.
This year's taxes are as usual, but they are subject to forced labor.
The government's requisition order has reached the hands of the lieutenant chief, and Liu Man'er's family is also discussing countermeasures, there is no need to discuss conscription, she just depends on how Ye Yuan chooses, whether to give money or him to serve in the military.
Fang said to give money, and Ye Yuan nodded in agreement.
Liu Man felt in private that Ye Yuan must be in a dilemma, if it weren't for the ties of his own people, he would have joined the army a long time ago.
When a man is alive, he should be a marquis and worship the prime minister.
Liu Man'er had never considered this before, she thought that the family could be happy together, but now, it seems that everything has become less simple.
In this ancient world, you can't do whatever you want, a decree from the imperial court can make all your efforts in vain.
The Fang clan had already given money to the lieutenant chief, but after the lieutenant chief reported the list, the above was a little dissatisfied, and the county government sent someone over and said, "Aren't you guys a tiger hero here?" Why didn't he join the army? ”
In their opinion, if they learn such skills, they should be sold into the emperor's family, and they should protect the family and defend the country.
Ye Yuan actually didn't want to go, he refused, saying that he was not in good health, he was sick in bed, and he gave more money before he finally prevaricated this matter.
It's just that Liu Man'er has worked hard for so long, and she could have opened a shop in the county, but the money was used to make points, and now she is back to before liberation.
It's not that she is reluctant to pay the money, but she is a little puzzled, "Ye Yuan, how do you say they know that you are a tiger hero?" ”
"Someone must have said it." Ye Yuan smiled bitterly, his brothers wanted him to go to the army, but his heart was always at home.
"Then we're going to put this matter away, right? And you really don't want to go, do you? Don't blame me then. Liu Man'er said solemnly to Ye Yuan: "Although I am reluctant to let you go, no matter what you do, I will support you." ”
"Don't worry, I decided this matter myself, what does it have to do with you?" Ye Yuan said, "What's more, I think it's good for us to be like this, the sunrise and the day are resting, comfortable and leisurely, how good this life is." ”
Ye Yuan's tone was flat, but Liu Man'er heard a hint of ridicule and a wry smile, stepping on a horse to show off his style, it is what every man wants, it is good to disarm and return to the field, but this kind of thinking is definitely not what a man like him should have.
"It's good if you think it's good, don't push yourself." Liu Man'er didn't want to be his resistance, so she said: "Anyway, if you really want to join the army in the future, I will take good care of the family, as long as you keep your reputation." ”
"Hmm." Ye Yuan nodded.
This matter is really in the past, in this Dawan Village, only a few people went to the army, and the rest also went to serve in labor, taking advantage of this autumn harvest, returning from labor, and not delaying their efforts.
After giving the money, no one came to Liu Man'er's house to persuade her, and a few days later, Liu Man'er went to inquire and heard that the conscription team had already been mobilized and went to the border pass.
Liu Man'er smiled inexplicably, with a hint of relief in her heart.
People are the most entangled and difficult when making choices, and now it's okay, he doesn't have to be entangled in making choices anymore, but Liu Man'er thought it was so, but the letters to Ye Yuan still came one after another.
Liu Man'er was puzzled, Ye Yuan was just a small ten-division commander, why did these people value Ye Yuan so much and insist on pulling him to join the army?
In the past, being a soldier was only a subordinate soldier of the palace, and I heard that he had only been to suppress bandits a few times, and he had never done it with such a real gun, but now, this is a real battlefield.
Maybe it's himself, a daughter, who doesn't understand what men think.
"Go if you want." Liu Man'er didn't want to see Ye Yuan so entangled, and said, "Riding your sweaty and bloody BMW, you can assemble with them in minutes." ”
Ye Yuan didn't speak this time, he used to stay because he was a little stupid to look at Liu Man'er, for fear that she would cause trouble, thinking that he should stay and take care of the family, but now, he was a little reluctant to Liu Man'er, and he was used to everything at home.
But if you really want to live like this for the rest of your life, why do you have to get up every morning to exercise yourself and never slack off? Maybe I also have a heart to worship the marquis, but I haven't made up my mind yet.
Seeing that Ye Yuan was silent, Liu Man'er was also silent.
Yes, although the conscription team has left, he still wants to go......
The days still pass like this, busy with the mundane and trivial things in the family, and the days are simple, because of the hidden things, I feel that everything is a little boring.
It's almost summer again, and Liu Man'er wants to buy some saltpeter, and she plans to make ice.
The lesson of last summer's hot death is still in her heart, and this year, she suddenly remembered this matter, can't ice be made without a refrigerator? Of course, when saltpeter is dissolved in water, it will absorb a lot of heat and freeze the water, but I didn't think about it for a while last year, but this year my brain is open.
The thought of being able to drink ice water, eat ice watermelon, ice plum fruit, fruit salad, etc., this summer, instantly worries are gone.
She pulled Ye Yuan to take her to the county seat, she didn't have to buy too many things today, she didn't have a carriage, and the two of them rode a horse together, which can be regarded as a distraction.
Liu Man'er has long learned to ride a horse, sometimes she drives the horse, Ye Yuan sat behind her, and suddenly felt a little sweet in her heart, why should you worry and worry about those things that have not yet come, just cherish every minute and every second of the moment.
The two rode horses to the county seat, and asked about the grocery stores, but none of them were, Liu Man'er thought about it, this saltpeter seems to be able to be used in medicine, and some Taoist alchemy will also use saltpeter, Liu Man'er went to some shops that sell this kind of rune paper and incense sticks, and sure enough, he successfully bought this saltpeter.
The price is not expensive, Liu Man'er thinks it is quite cost-effective, if it can make ice, it is really good, last year, Ye Yuan got the news to line up to buy ice from a large family, but when he took it home, it had already melted.
These large families have ice storage, which collects ice cubes and opens the ice cellar in the summer, so make an appointment in advance, once it is opened, the ice cellar will melt quickly.
This year, I can make my own ice, and I am happy to think about it.