Chapter 12
Chapter 11
The registration time given by Xia Zuoy is more than half a month.
As soon as the notice of conscription conditions and tax reduction came out, it was natural that the civilians and slaves in the whole city of Wess were excited and enthusiastic.
After the initial cautious passing of the civilians and slaves of Fort Komoy, the middle section began to flow in an endless stream.
However, within a few days of the end of registration, the number of people from Fort Komoy suddenly dropped.
The reason is that Earl Bevis Elliott deliberately ordered the prohibition of civilians and slaves from leaving the city.
When the knight wanted to buy the registered slaves back to Wessas, he had several conflicts with the owner of the manor who refused to let go, and finally Walker William came forward to resolve the dispute.
It is almost two months since the registration time ends.
Xia Zuoyi was in a good mood stepping on a chair and leaning on the window to watch the sea view. His right arm had almost recovered, so he didn’t need to hang on his chest anymore.
He took a sip of the lemonade that Udit brought from him: “Beavis Elliott has only realized that it is too late. If he has not signed up in time and is not allowed to leave the city, the remaining civilians and slaves will only increase. Envy and jealousy.”
At that time, once the ban on leaving the city is untied, more and more people will be eagerly yearning for Visas.
He said that the deadline for registration will be fifteen days later, and he did not say that registration will not be reopened.
Those who want to come, Wissath welcomes them at any time.
Civilians and slaves who sign up to become soldiers will drag their families over.
After giving a certain amount of financial subsidies, the labor is self-sufficient. In addition to building temporary shelters, some people are arranged to work in the salt drying plant and the production line of refined salt.
The Thorns Chamber of Commerce was established in this process and began to sell fine salt grains with lower prices but better quality.
While the gold coins continued to be credited, the plot deviation value finally moved forward by one percent.
Xia Zoe couldn’t help bending his big caramel eyes with a smile on his face. He turned and stepped on the chair to sit down again: “Udit, how is the house under the Parr Mountain?”
Udit: “The construction is about to be completed, Lord Earl.”
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The recruits must be trained.
Xia Zuoyi chose the location of the recruits’ training in Pal Mountain.
The civilian slaves who became ordinary soldiers and reserve soldiers were not idle during the registration period.
The knights organized them to build the recruit dormitory at the foot of Parr Mountain. Labor and wood and stones were readily available. Civilians, especially slaves, were no strangers to this kind of thing, and the construction speed was good and fast.
Ten days later, the dormitory was completely completed.
At the same time, Walker William also sent the statistics of the number of soldiers to the castle.
There are two hundred fifty-two ordinary soldiers, and three hundred and ninety-eight reserved soldiers.
There are more slaves than civilians enrolled in the army.
But there were more civilians than slaves in Visas.
On the Western Continent, smaller cities such as Wessas and Fort Comoy generally have fewer than 2,000 to 3,000 people, and it is good that the number of large cities can be about 10,000.
Among them, those who can fight include less than one hundred knights or just over one hundred knights.
The number of people who can register for more than half a month to reach nearly 700 is an incredible data.
The foothills of Pal Mountain have changed a lot at this time.
The grass and gravel have been cleaned up, the excess trees have been cut down, and roads have been reserved. Two dormitory buildings with three floors are neatly built in a row. There is a canteen that provides free meals next to it, and the far side is Public toilets.
In front of the soldier’s dormitory, there is a large empty field with many sports equipment.
The two-day adaptation period has passed, and the Count of Desinia will come to review it today.
The soldiers were brought to the field by the knights.
Ordinary soldiers stand on one side, and reserve soldiers stand on the other side.
Mike Andrew stood among the reserve soldiers, listening to the quiet chats of those around him.
“The commander of the ordinary soldier is Knight Commander Walker William. Do you know who the commander of the reserve soldier is?”
“Of course it’s also a knight.”
“No, no, this officer is not a knight, but he has a lot of history.”
“What’s the origin?”
“I heard that he used to be the knight commander of the Gaynor Kingdom. He was demoted to a slave because of some crime.”
“Later, Lord Earl bought him in the Royal City, and he made a great contribution to the attack by the bandits in Palshan, so Lord Earl removed his slave status first, and then gave him the opportunity to serve as the commander of the prepared soldiers.”
“I think it’s only a matter of time before this adult becomes a knight again or becomes a knight commander.”
Mike Andrew couldn’t help asking: “Is he great?”
He knew that the person who spoke was a slave of Wissath.
The man replied: “It’s not just amazing. My father went to work in the salt field a few days ago. He saw this man and Mr. Walker William from a distance. Guess who won?”
Mike Andrew thought, it must be this adult.
“It’s this adult who is better.”
Mike Andrew: “What’s the name of this adult?”
“Fernandi Edward.”
Mike Andrew: “Sir Edward doesn’t seem to show up in the training camp much.”
He has never seen it.
“This adult usually follows the Lord Earl. You can see it today, and he will be responsible for our future training.”
Mike Andrew would like to ask anything else.
At this time, a knight rang the gongs and drums hanging in the front of the field.
The knight in charge of the soldiers hurriedly told them to stand up straight and shut up.
Not long after, a carriage stopped outside the field.
Count Shazoe Desinia was carried out of the carriage by the butler Judit.
“Look! The man following the Lord Earl’s left is Chief Fernandi Edward.”
Mike Andrew looked at it and saw that the man had a face that was not angry and pretentious, light brown hair and brown eyes, dark brown skin, handsome and strong.
He watched, but was attracted by the little earl standing in the forefront.
Is this, this is his lord?
Mike Andrew covered his chest quietly.
Shazoi was hugged by Udite on a high stool without a hassle, and waved to Wu Yazi’s head, “Hello, comrades.”
Some people below did not react.
Some people returned to their senses and answered sparsely, “His Lord Lord”, “His Lord Earl,” and so on.
Xia Zuoyi thought, this is the result of the training has not yet started.
He motioned to Walker Wilhelm, who was standing by, to read the rules that soldiers had to follow.
A total of more than ten articles have been drafted for the time being.
This includes the soldier’s need to pay forty copper coins a year for accommodation and 60 copper coins a year for food. During the year, the cafeteria will provide two meals a day for free.
Soldiers will pay monthly allowances, ten copper coins per person.
If you need to ask for leave, you must not leave without permission, or you will be punished. Everyone has three opportunities to ask for leave every month. The reason should be reported to the knight commander. You can leave after approval. If the number of leave requests is exceeded, copper coins will be deducted depending on the situation.
Soldiers are not allowed to provoke troubles, or fight in the army. Once they are found, they will be dealt with severely, ranging from a warning to one time and expelling from the army or even Wess.
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After reading more than a dozen rules one by one, the civilians and slaves whispered underneath.
Obviously, the benefits are clear at a glance, but the punishment is also very severe.
When Shazoe saw that they were discussing the same thing, he clapped his hands, and Walker William sounded the gongs and drums on the side, and there was silence below.
Xia Zuoyi said: “I need you to memorize all the regulations. This is an order.”
“There are still some regulations that need special explanation.”
“Soldiers need to train every day, and rest for two days after every five days. Three months are a quarter, and each quarter has an assessment.”
“There are twelve people in a class, three classes in a row, three rows in a company, and three companies in a battalion. Each quarter, the squad leader, platoon leader, company commander, and battalion commander will be selected based on the results of the assessment.”
“According to different levels, the monthly allowance will be adjusted.”
“The squad leader will give out fifteen copper coins a month, the platoon leader will have 25 copper coins, the company commander will have 35 copper coins a month, and the battalion leader will have one silver coin a month.”
After Xia Zoe finished speaking, the bottom was boiling.
“What?! Can the battalion commander have a silver coin?!”
“Even if you don’t become a battalion leader, it’s good to be a squad leader or platoon leader.”
“I don’t know what the content of the assessment will be?”
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Mike Andrew’s heart couldn’t help but become very hot, he wants to be the battalion commander!
The gongs and drums were struck again.
Xia Zuoyi waited for the following to become quiet again, and said: “The results of the assessment all have a pass line.”
“If none of you can meet the standard of battalion commander level, the position of battalion commander would rather be vacant, and the other levels are the same…”
He looked to his left and right.
Fernandi Edward on the left, and Walker William on the right.
Xia Zoe said: “Fernandi Edward will be the commander-in-chief of the reserve soldiers, and Walker William will be the commander-in-chief of ordinary soldiers. The two of them are mainly responsible for your daily training, and other knights will assist in training.”
“In three months, I will come here again to check and accept your training results.”
Fernandi Edward next read the “Three Discipline Eight Points” that soldiers need to keep in mind.
After everything is over.
Xia Zoe opened his arms and was hugged by Judith from the high stool.
Before leaving, he told the two of them: “They must be organized and disciplined in their training, and their words and deeds must be uniform. Three months later, I will see a different mental outlook. If you can’t do it…”
Walker William asked with a smile, “What do you want, Lord Earl?”
Xia Zuoyi raised his chin: “Deduct your money.”
Walker William pretended to be afraid: “Wow, I must double the task assigned by Lord Earl.”
I always think you are teasing me…
With a small face, Xia Zuoyi was picked up by Udit and left in the carriage.
Wait for him to go.
Finally, Walker William couldn’t help but laughed happily. He saw Fernandi Edward still having a serious face, and he couldn’t help poking his arm.
“Do you think the little Earl is so cute? I really want to hug him. Butler Udit must be very happy every day.”
Fernandi Edward said nothing, silence is golden.
Walker William continued his efforts and said: “Don’t you want to hug Lord Earl?”
Fernandi Edward: “…He is an earl.”
Walker William raised his eyebrows and said meaningfully: “Oh, so you did.”
Fernandi Edward: “Since you are free to think about it, it’s better to think about how to train them. Don’t be unable to choose a monitor.”
“Would you like to compare it, I was very unwilling to lose to you last time.”
“random.”
The author has something to say:
Xia Zoe: Hold me and pay.