In years of famine and drought, their village even rejected fatty meat.

Chapter 461 Pride

"Besides becoming a martial artist, we can also earn military merits by fighting. The other day, we went to Ding'an County to fight and kill bandits. I killed more than 20 enemies in one go and earned a full 25 military merits."

When talking about his 25 military merits, Fang Yong's face was full of pride. His 25 military merits were the highest among the more than 300 soldiers in the Chen Family Army, a number that all the soldiers in the Chen Family Army envied.

"Ah! More than twenty people were killed?"

Fang's mother, who had brought over bowls and chopsticks, stood frozen in place. Although she had mentally prepared herself for her son to go to war, she couldn't help but feel worried when she heard that her son had killed people, and more than twenty people in one go.

Murder is an absolutely unacceptable thing for ordinary people, let alone... one's own son killed more than twenty people in one go, it is no exaggeration to say that he is a ruthless killer.

"Yong'er..."

After hesitating for a moment, Fang's mother cautiously asked, "Hasn't this killed too many people?"

"Mother, those people deserve to die."

Fang Yong recounted everything that the defeated soldiers in Ding'an County had done. After listening, most of the people's resentment towards Fang Yong for killing people vanished instantly.

"These thieves deserve to die!"

Fang Hao said indignantly, "The people of Ding'an County were living a good life, but they want to kill them and rob them of their houses, money and grain. They are worse than beasts."

Mr. Fang, Mrs. Fang, and Aunt Li all nodded in agreement. Those thieves had indeed committed numerous evil deeds, and they deserved to be killed by the Chen family army!

"Oh, right, Yong-ge!"

Aunt Li immediately forgot about Fang Yong's murder and asked curiously, "You mentioned military merits earlier, what are military merits?"

"Military merit is our contribution to Chen's army."

Fang Yong explained, "Each point of military merit can be exchanged for one tael of silver."

Upon hearing this, the four people present were instantly stunned.

They had just heard Fang Yong say that he had 25 military merits. One military merit is equivalent to one tael of silver. So Fang Yong's 25 points are equivalent to 25 taels of silver.

"Brother Yong, are there really that many?"

Aunt Li asked incredulously, "What does 25 taels of silver mean?"

It's no exaggeration to say that most of the people in the Xia Kingdom probably had never seen so much silver in their entire lives.

"Of course!"

Fang Yong said with certainty, "Mr. Chen would never lie to us. If he says he can get one or two taels of silver, then he definitely can!"

"hiss!"

A collective gasp filled the room as the four men stared wide-eyed at Fang Yong, finding it hard to believe that he possessed such a vast fortune.

After a long while, Fang Hao, who had come to his senses, said with a look of admiration, "This Chen Family Village is really generous! Brother, you've only been in the Chen Family Army for a few months, and you've already earned so much money."

Upon hearing this, Fang Yong straightened his chest and raised his head, looking proud.

Joining Chen's army was definitely the best thing Fang Yong ever did in his life.

"This time I came back not only to give my military pay to my parents, but also to take you all to live in Chenjia Village."

Fang Yong's words stunned Fang's father, mother, and son.

"We're living perfectly well in our village, why would we move to Chenjia Village?"

Mr. Fang asked instinctively, "It's hard to leave one's homeland. Having lived in Tupo Village for most of his life, he is not willing to live outside of Tupo Village."

"Old Fang, this is something you just don't understand."

Before Fang Yong could speak, Aunt Li said, "Chenjia Village is a great place. There's plenty of food, and you can buy anything in the village. Unlike our Tupo Village, when the harvest is bad, we have to go to the city to buy food."

"Yes."

Fang Yong nodded in agreement, "Dad, I've already registered in Chenjia Village, so I'm considered a resident of Chenjia Village now. I can buy grain at half price in the shops there. If you move to Chenjia Village, you'll immediately save half the money on food!"

Upon hearing this, Mr. Fang was slightly tempted, but still hesitated and said, "But... if we move to Chenjia Village, what will happen to our land?"

Land was arguably the most important asset for the people of Xia, and the only source of income for the vast majority of farmers.

The Fang family's land is in Tupo Village. If they move to Chenjia Village, the land will be left uncultivated and abandoned.

"This is easy to handle."

Fang Hao blurted out, "We can sell the land or rent it to other people in the village to farm. Although it won't be as profitable as farming it ourselves, at least we'll have some income."

"Well."

After a moment's thought, Mr. Fang finally nodded: "Alright."

And so it was settled. The entire Fang family would move to Chenjia Village, and Fang Yong would help them rent a house in the village.

Afterwards, everyone began to eat, asking Fang Yong questions about Chenjia Village as they ate.

When the sun had completely set, Aunt Li left, and the Fang family members returned to their respective rooms to rest.

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The next day.

Before dawn, Fang Yong got up, washed his face quickly, and left the village, heading towards Chenjia Village.

He only had one day of vacation and had to get to the drill ground before Chen Jiajun assembled today.

As for his family...

Moving is no small matter, and his family needs to make some preparations before moving to Chenjia Village after the crops in the fields are harvested.

Not long after Fang Yong left, the Fang family home became lively. The village chief and villagers from Tupo Village all came to visit, crowding the entire front yard of the Fang family home.

"I heard Yong-ge'er is back? Where is he?"

"Old Fang, your family has really made it big! With Yong'er being so successful, you two can finally enjoy a peaceful and comfortable life."

"That's right! I saw Yong-ge bring a duck back with my own eyes yesterday. The duck looked so plump and delicious that my mouth was watering."

"Where is Yong-ge?"

Where is Yong-ge?

"..."

The village chief and villagers were undoubtedly there for Fang Yong. Now that Fang Yong had become successful, they naturally wanted to come and build a relationship with him. Even if they couldn't gain anything, they could at least establish a good rapport.

It was clear that they would not be able to see Fang Yong.

Looking at the crowded front yard, Mr. Fang said helplessly, "Yong-ge left before dawn, so you won't be able to see him."

"Huh? Why are you leaving so early?"

"Yong-ge'er, aren't you in a bit of a hurry? You've only been back for one night and you're already leaving?"

"Then we came for nothing?"

"I wanted to catch up with Yong-ge, but I didn't expect him to leave so soon!"

"..."

Disappointment flashed across the faces of many villagers. Many of them had come with a purpose, of course, not to get any benefits from Fang Yong, but to inquire about the Chen Family Army from him, to see if their male members could also join the Chen Family Army or find a job in Chen Family Village to make a living, and live a good life like Fang Yong, with meat every two days.

Unfortunately, their goal was thwarted.