By the end of the year, everyone from Zhang Mu Construction had returned home, bringing back massive amounts of money. The Emperor's development of Li Mountain in Beijing was going smoothly; before it was fully complete it already yielded 300,000 taels of Silver. The expected gains from the remaining development were no less than another 300,000 taels. Liuliu was thrilled and granted them all a bonus to share in the joy.
After the New Year, Liuliu resumed her previous training regimen, working the recruits hard. Training continued six days leading up to the conscription.
Liuliu equipped every recruit with emergency injury medicine and wraps for their legs. Because of Liuliu's dedication over these days, all the young men she trained highly trusted and appreciated her. They acknowledged that their current skills were the fruit of her labours. The day they left the Liu family, tears were shed by these young men.