"The government also recruited soldiers from our mountain tribes, saying that the 12th Corps of the Empire needed to form mountain camps that fought in mountain jungles. However, they were very strict with the selection of applicants. Only hunters with outstanding physiques could be selected. Less than 10 people in our tribe were selected. The wages they could receive per month were more than the compensations received by the tribesmen who worked in towns, or even several times the gap."

When the old patriarch heard that his daughter had become a reserve officer of the empire, he was shocked to mention to Goya about the imperial army's recruitment in the alpine tribe.

"Oh, the 12th Corps needs to fight in the Nanyang and some indigenous kingdoms that are unwilling to surrender to the jurisdiction of the Empire, so it is normal for us to recruit soldiers in Yizhou. The people here have lived in the mountains and forests for a long time, and are more suitable to go to the Nanyang to fight than those in more northern places." Goya was in the Army Military Academy, and he was exposed to important news circulating in the empire, and he also knew about the existence of the 12th Corps.

The 12th Corps has always been enemies with the indigenous kingdoms of the South China Sea for many years, and has fought in various islands and Annan, Siam, Dongshu, Malay and other places. The turnover of soldiers is the largest among the 12 infantry corps, so it often replenishes its troops in various places.

Of course, most of the soldiers who caused the flow were not death in battle, but were injured, malaria, and other reasons.

Because of the high turnover rate of the 12th Corps, the treatment of officers and soldiers of the 12th Corps is much better than that of other corps, and it is not a big deal to get higher rewards than those who work in towns in the Taya tribe.

The tribe members in the tribe seemed very confused. They didn't know where the 12th Corps was. It was estimated that those who signed up for the 12th Corps didn't know what they were going to do. When they heard Goya analyze why the 12th Corps was recruiting troops here, they still couldn't understand.

However, this did not affect the tribes' party holding a banquet because the witch and the head's daughter came back. The head generously slaughtered pigs and sheep, and also held a banquet to greet the guards who protected the two of them back.

The village was very lively, and pots of meat were brought over, which surprised Yu Cheng, Ouyang Jie and several guards at the hospitality of the locals.

"This is my husband, Yu Cheng, he is also a soldier." Goya took this opportunity to say to the old patriarch.

With a clang, the old patriarch stood up, and he even bumped into a copper basin containing barbecue, which fell to the ground.

"What?!"

The old patriarch looked at the man who followed Goya back to the tribe and found that he nodded to him in embarrassment.

"Yes, you have been away from here for too long, and I thought you were still so young at that time." The old patriarch thought that Goya left seven years ago. At that time, she was not in a hurry to get married, but now she is already a big girl, "Time flies so fast."

"This is some gifts I brought to show my heart."

Yu Cheng ordered several subordinates to send gifts carried by horses to people in the tribe, and many tribe members in the tribe were surprised to disassemble them. They contained various practical things such as salt, cloth, ceramics, etc. These things naturally played a role in attracting the tribe members.

In fact, these were all purchased by Yu Cheng and Goya with their own salaries, which is considered a dedication.

Yu Cheng didn't know how to say that in their tribe, so he had to communicate with his father-in-law and the patriarch of a tribe through Goya.

The old patriarch heard that the other party was the chief guard of the great man in the empire, and he couldn't help but feel respectful, knowing that this person is not a simple person either.

A group of unknown people who came out with Chu Yun in the past are now all corps commanders or slightly lower-level existences. If Yu Cheng had not always served as Chu Yun's guard, he might have been able to hold a very high position in the military headquarters.

However, Chu Yun's care for Yu Cheng is not lower than that of Yang Tai, Chang Yi and other groups of elderly people.

"Dad, do you want to move to the capital with us? We all have to work in the capital now, and it will definitely be difficult to come back here in the future." Goya advised.

"No, there are still a large number of people in the tribe. I need to take care of them. If I can't learn from there, there are not many people I know when I get there." The old patriarch gave up and followed Goya to the capital.

Not everyone has the courage to change their living environment and integrate into a new environment in this era, but the old patriarch still chose to continue to stay in the tribe.

Goya also knew that if her father went to the capital, he would really not know anyone, and it would be a completely unfamiliar environment. At present, the alpine tribes were just tentatively integrating into the towns close to them, and it would be too difficult for them to go to the capital thousands of miles away.

Unless young people like Goya who have learned Chinese from Xiao Xiuer before and have some basic knowledge can walk out of this treasure island.

"Sister, let me take care of you. If you can see that you are safe and sound, your father and your brother are already very satisfied. Just come back if you have a child in the future." One of Goya's brothers said with satisfaction holding an exquisite blue and white porcelain.

Of course, this blue and white porcelain was given by Yu who won the brother-in-law.

Goya and Xiao Xiu'er didn't come back after seven years. The tribe was lively for a while. They stayed in the Taya tribe for seven days before leaving.

When we parted, we naturally felt hard to part with each other. The old patriarch led a group of tribe members to say goodbye to them at the entrance of the village.

Both Xiao Xiuer and Goya were a little sad. After all, after such a separation, it might be another seven years to meet again next time, and things may change by then.

"In the future, we will send telegrams to Bengang, and then they will be sent to the tribe's guild halls in the town, and then they will be delivered to your hands." Goya said.

"Telecom?" The old patriarch and other tribe members looked at each other in confusion.

"It's just that if we have something to say, we will write it in the letter and let someone send it. Then you can find someone who knows Chinese characters to read it out." Goya explained patiently.

"I understand, I understand. Our guild hall is also a shopping mall for outsiders. More than a dozen tribes paid for building it in the city. They can temporarily settle down and trade with outsiders. If you have any questions, they will find time to bring it back." The old patriarch said.

"Then take care of yourself." Goya tried to hold back her tears and said to the tribesmen of these tribes.

As Goya, who walked the farthest out of the forest, she may not be able to continue to return to the forest she was familiar with when she grew up.

This loss of personnel is also the beginning of tribal civilization's decline from Yizhou to its decline. No one can escape the progress of the world from agricultural civilization mainly in agriculture, animal husbandry, fishery and forests to industrial civilization.
Chapter completed!