Rise From the Humble

"Congratulations, sir. I think the number of warriors who came to sign up to join the army today probably exceeds 10,000." After Zhao Zhixian finished busy with the yamen affairs, he rushed to the recruitment site and saw that the recruitment site was overcrowded. The queue of people was hundreds of meters long outside the venue, and they couldn't help but congratulate Zhu Ping'an with their hands.

"Haha, it's all thanks to Magistrate Zhao's help." Zhu Ping'an smiled and returned the favor to Magistrate Zhao.

"Your Majesty, your words are serious. It's all a matter of effort. I wonder how the recruitment of troops is progressing now?" Magistrate Zhao asked.

"There are now more than 12,000 people who have come to sign up, and the number of qualified warriors in the primary election has reached more than 1,800, which has already exceeded the scheduled 1,200 people. Judging from the enthusiasm of the people to sign up, today and tomorrow A large number of people will come to sign up on the next day. It is expected that more than 30,000 people will come to sign up in the end, and more than 4,000 people will pass the primary election. After the primary election is completed, the best will be selected from the best. One thousand two hundred people." Zhu Ping'an looked at the lively recruiting scene with satisfaction and replied with a curled lip, "Originally it was planned to recruit soldiers in about a week, but now it seems that it can be completed in about three days."

"Four thousand are qualified. If you choose the best among the best, you will definitely be able to recruit 1,200 elite soldiers, and you will definitely be able to make new achievements in the future."

Upon hearing this, Zhixian Zhao couldn't help but compliment him.

"Haha, I would like to borrow the auspicious words from Magistrate Zhao." Zhu Pingan replied with a smile.

"However, since there are so many qualified people, why don't you recruit more soldiers?"

Zhao Zhixian asked. He was in favor of Zhu Ping'an recruiting a thousand more people. This could effectively reduce the hidden dangers to public security within the territory. With fewer people, there would naturally be fewer armed fights, and more than two thousand people was not too many. It will affect Yiwu County's defense against Japanese pirates.

"I also want to recruit more soldiers and horses, but this time Governor Zhang approved 1,200 people. In the future, food and salary will be allocated according to this number. Recruiting soldiers is a relatively sensitive matter, and it should not exceed the approval."

Zhu Pingan explained softly.

Hearing this, Zhixian Zhao thought of the current military system and couldn't help but nodded, "Indeed, what your Excellency said is true."

"But if there is another opportunity to recruit troops in the future, I will definitely come to Guixian. Haha, I hope that Magistrate Zhao will not think that I have picked out the warriors from Guixian." Zhu Pingan said with a smile, half joking and half serious.

"As your Excellency said, everyone is responsible for the rise and fall of the world. We, the Yiwu people, are naturally bound to exterminate the Japanese pirates. In the future, if there is an opportunity to recruit troops, your Excellency, feel free to come, and your subordinates will do their best to assist you. I, the Yiwu people, will let you choose. Even if your subordinates leave office. , will also give instructions to the next county magistrate to fully assist you in recruiting troops."

Zhixian Zhao expressed his stance without hesitation.

"Zhixian Zhao understands justice well and I admire him." Zhu Ping'an said with satisfaction as he handed over to Zhixian Zhao.

"I didn't expect so many people to sign up. I will allocate a group of clerks and servants to assist you."

Zhao Zhixian noticed that there were too many people at the scene and Zhu Pingan's manpower was somewhat insufficient, so he spoke.

The more manpower the better, so Zhu Pingan would not refuse.

Today and tomorrow are the primary elections. Anyone who passes the primary election will receive a slip of paper with their name and serial number on it. The serial numbers start from "one" and go down in order. There is still one day to register for the primary election tomorrow. All those who pass the primary election will be Those selected will participate in the final selection with a slip of paper. After passing the final selection, they will be recruits of the Zhejiang Army.

As the sun sets, today's recruitment has temporarily come to an end. A total of more than 20,000 people came to sign up.

On the second day, more than 10,000 people participated in the primary election. In two days, a total of more than 4,300 people passed the final election.

In the early morning of the third day, as the sun had just risen, more than 4,000 villagers who had passed the primary election were already waiting at the recruitment site for the final election. The final selection will select the best among them and select 1,200 people to join the Zhejiang Army.

There were more people at the final election site than during the primary elections two days ago. In addition to the villagers who participated in the final election, there were also many spectators. The venue was surrounded by layers and layers, and even the howling cold wind was It can no longer be blown into the venue.

There is no way, there are not many entertainment projects these days, and there are even fewer free entertainment projects. It is rare to see something lively. How can people miss it? Naturally, there are calls for children, young men, old ladies and young wives.

In addition, many vendors with a keen sense of business, like sharks smelling the smell of blood, sharpened their heads and plunged into the scene, wandering around the scene selling various snacks. There is a lot of excitement to watch, coupled with the affordable snacks, it is so beautiful that no one can refuse it, making the hawkers make a lot of money.

The entire scene was bustling with people and very lively, just like a temple fair during the Chinese New Year.

It is no exaggeration to say that this is the most grand event of the year in Yiwu County, bar none.

Zhu Pingan drew on modern recruitment experience and set several criteria for final selection: first, eyesight, second, physical fitness, third, running, and fourth, age. Through these four items, the best of the best are selected, and the top 1,200 are selected.

This is very different from other generals' recruitment in the past, which focused more on physical skills, fists, kicks, fighting, etc.

"Sir, why don't you give priority to those who are good at boxing and kicking and have a solid foundation in kung fu? Instead, focus on how far you can see and how fast you can run?" Liu Dadao asked Zhu Ping'an very puzzledly.

Zhu Ping'an smiled slightly and explained simply: "Dadao, we are selecting soldiers, not generals. Boxing, kicking, and martial arts can all be improved through acquired practice; and vision is irreversible with the current medical conditions. Our Zhejiang Army Pay attention to firearms, and vision is the key. In addition, running is also very important. When marching and fighting, whether it is attacking or retreating, running is essential."

"I see, I understand, Master." Liu Dadao suddenly understood and nodded.

The final selection is hot and open.

Zhu Ping'an ordered more than ten boards in advance, drawing on modern eye charts, and wrote rows of the word "mountain" with the openings in different directions on them. They were erected five meters away. Villagers who passed the preliminary selection were placed on Liu Dadao one by one. Under the direction of others, they covered one eye with a small board and looked at the direction of the opening of the word "山" to evaluate their vision. Those with vision who can accurately see the passage in the direction of the opening of the word "mountain" in the third to last line (vision almost close to modern 5.0), those who cannot see clearly will be disqualified.

Physique mainly depends on height and weight. Generally, those with similar height and weight can pass. Those who are too short, too thin or too fat will not be selected.

For running, a group of one hundred people will run twenty laps around the recruitment site (almost ten thousand meters). As long as they can finish within three quarters of an hour, they will pass. If they cannot persist or exceed three quarters of an hour, they will be unsuccessful.

The preferred age is to select young people between the ages of 18 and 25. This age group is the best time to enlist in the army.