There is a neighboring county to the northeast of the imperial city of Sang, Mingfan County. Because it is not far from the imperial city, almost all the Zhuangzi here are bought by dignitaries.

Arrive at Fan County from the Imperial City and take a horse-drawn carriage. It takes a day to reach the gate of the county without stopping. It takes half a day to reach the Zhuangzi where Ye Molan purchased.

The grain fields and villas around the imperial city have long been owned by other people. If Ye Molan wants to buy real estate, it can only be found in this neighboring county.

Arrive at the gate of Fan County.

The centenary of Fan County, Lei Pen, was sitting on the tower having a drink with some of his subordinates. He saw his wife's fourth brother passing by the city gate at a glance. He put down his wine glass and walked down the tower to meet his wife and brother.

In the regular army of the imperial court, those who were in charge of hundreds of people had the position of Chief Hundreds, which was a military attache position, and their salary was paid by the Ministry of War of the imperial court.

Under the jurisdiction of the county government, the militia patrol of hundreds of people is in charge of patrols. The position is hundred chiefs, not ordinary people.

When the county government agencies did not have enough agents, sergeants, and manpower, militiamen were recruited to assist in the defense. The salaries of these employees were paid by the county government finances.

The county government needs to prevent surrounding bandits and wild beasts in the mountains and forests from invading the county seat.

Among them, the militia to assist in defense is basically the obligation of the people. If there are young men and women in the family, they have to serve. They can be exempted from service by paying the military service tax. Some of the militia are retired personnel of the regular army of the imperial court. The yamen only pays salaries to the chiefs and the chiefs.

Belongs to full-time staff.

Public service repayment

Including, textile, tea industry, manufacturing, workshops, etc.

Yes! Both men and women perform military service. There are many female soldiers in the Sangguo militia. People say that military service is honorable. Many Xiaojiabiyu also like to perform military service. They spend two or three years to train themselves.

Lei Ban’s brother-in-law is He Shouwu.

He Shouwu was selected by the imperial court when he was serving in the army, and then was selected by Murong Qing before entering the Yao Prince's Palace.

Those selected for service belong to good status, not slave status.

In order to have a smooth life in Fan County, Ye Molan ordered his followers to conceal his identity as Prince Yao and pretend that he was just an ordinary steward of Prince Yao's palace.

The prince's steward is already quite arrogant.

After He Shouwu's eldest sister inherited the family business, her younger siblings would be separated when they came of age. When He Shouwu came of age (he became an adult at the age of 16), he was separated from his family. He was given a small courtyard in the county and some in the suburbs.

A small town on the outskirts of the county was given two shops, two old slaves, and a boy. He Shouwu left home to serve, but he had not seen his eldest sister for more than three years.

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The head of the He family is in Fan County.

Lei Pen was one of the husbands of He Shouwu's eldest sister He Liping.

In the Sang Kingdom, the poorer and backward the area, the more advantageous it is to show the dominance of women. Polyandry is basically the rule in remote mountainous areas. The more remote and backward the area, the lower the status of men.

Ray-Ban invites He Shouwu and others

People go home to live.

He Shouwu felt a little homesick. After his mother passed away, his eldest sister inherited the family business. There were also several old fathers, grandmothers, and several underage siblings in the family.

So, He Shouwu looked at King Yao.

Ye Molan nodded to He Shouwu, "Okay! I'm going to your ancestral home today!"

The He family is a wealthy family in Fan County and runs many businesses in the county.

He Shouwu received the consent from King Yao, and smiled at Lei Peng and said, "Brother-in-law Lei, you are on duty. Let's go to the city for a walk first, and then go home to visit my sister, father, grandmother, and younger siblings later."

Lei Ban chuckled and said, "Okay! Xiaowu, if someone dares to bully you? Give me my name!"

He Shouwu smiled and said, "I know!"

When walking in Fan County, Lei Baichang's name is more useful than He Shouwu, the 7th grade steward of the Yao Prince's Palace. All the three sects and nine schools in Fan County use Lei Baichang's reputation.

Ye Molan was used to seeing things happen and was not surprised. She knew that a strong dragon could never defeat a local snake. This girl had always followed the local customs.

Fan County is adjacent to the Imperial City and is also a relatively large county town. The city is bustling and lively, and most of the people living in Fan County are close relatives and branches of noble families.

The He family also has some background. One of He Shouwu's ancestors had an uncle who was married to the royal family.
Chapter completed!