Zhao Hanzhang handed the two envoys from the county government to Zhao Ming and returned to Shangcai with Zhao Erlang.
She directly set up a table on the official road into Shangcai, had people place two baskets of money and a cart of grain by the roadside, and openly recruited soldiers with drums and gongs.
Refugees passing by stopped to watch.
Those alone and without help did not hesitate to step forward to inquire about the conditions for enlistment, learning that as long as they were young, obedient, and willing to endure hardships, they'd qualify.
Of course, it was even better if they had special skills, or were strong and fit, could ride a horse, knew martial arts, or had great strength. Any talent would mean higher pay and status in the army.
Ji Yuan sat beside her, helping with the recruitment.
