The happy life of a prodigal

Hearing this, the man had a complicated expression and struggled for a long time before he only sighed.

At this time, another person stood up and said, "My lord, where do so many people live? There are only so many houses in the city, and it really can't accommodate so many people."

The magistrate of Qiuning replied: "There is always a place to live. It is really not possible. Like those barbarians, it is better to set up some big tents. As long as there are enough bedding, it will last a month."

Speaking of this, he paused, looked around, and said with a serious expression: "I tell you, this time... is a once-in-a-thousand-year opportunity. No matter what problems there are, we must overcome them!"

Chapter 866 Persuasion

"A once-in-a-millennium opportunity?"

When everyone heard this, they all looked confused, and they didn't understand what it meant.

In their impression, the invasion of the Central Plains by the tribes of the grassland had nothing to do with chance anyway.

The prefect of Qiuning took a look at them, and said calmly: "I don't know much about this matter, the rare opportunity in a thousand years is what General Meng said in the letter to me.

After a while, the Shenji Battalion from the Kyoto Prefecture will come to us, don't worry, this time, if the grassland tribes dare to invade, they will never come back! "

These words were very harsh, but everyone was even more disturbed.

Listening to this means that there is indeed a war...

In this case, the food for those two months must not be enough!

According to the usual experience, there is not enough food to prepare for half a year. If the siege of the city is prolonged, what should the people in the city do?

For a while, everyone was silent, looking preoccupied.

Seeing this scene, the prefect of Qiuning frowned slightly, and said in a cold voice: "This time, every sentence I said is top secret, and no one can spread it to the outside world. If there is a slight disturbance in the city of Qiuning, I'm assuming that some of you are spreading rumors!

Not to mention the official robes you are wearing, even if you want to retreat completely, it is wishful thinking! "

The words were extremely serious, everyone heard this, and they didn't dare to belittle the slightest, they all hurriedly saluted: "Your Majesty understands!"

.........

The atmosphere in Qiuning Fucheng became tense, especially outside the Fucheng.

In the villages close to the tribes of the steppe.

The whole family is picking up the broken pieces.

"This time I entered Fucheng, I don't know when I can come out, I bring everything I can bring..."

The middle-aged man looked back at his wife and children, and ordered.

"Yes, Daddy."

It's not the first time a half-aged child has experienced something like this.

However, in the past, when he was still young, even if he fled to Fucheng, he didn't have much memory.

Therefore, at this moment, there is still a smile on his face, and he thinks it is fun.

The middle-aged woman and the old man next to her had worried faces.

After all, she still couldn't hold back, and the old lady asked, "Boy, what happened here? But those barbarians came here again? Tell the truth, our old bones have not been alive for a few years. Don't be afraid of anything.

I've seen this barbarian a lot, if it wasn't for the barbarian, your father and I wouldn't leave, we'll stay and see.

The house still needs to be watched. "

That's what it said, but everyone present, except for the half-old child, could understand what it meant.

This year's harvest was not good, and their family did not save much food.

It is definitely impossible to take all the food away. If it takes a long time, we can only count on the relief from the Fucheng Yamen.

But how much food does the relief cost...

Not to mention three or four months, even after two months, they will come one by one.

At that time, there is not enough food to eat, what should we do?

can only be......

These old people have experienced this kind of thing many times, and many times they have seen how many flesh and blood fight each other...just for a morsel of food.

That being the case, then they might as well stay here, or at least return to their roots.

At their age, they are not afraid of many things.

The barbarian who used to be considered fierce, but now thinking about it, he also feels nothing...

If the two old guys don't go to the city, at least they can leave a good memory.

When the middle-aged man heard this, he frowned, looked at his parents, and said, "Father, don't think about it, the yamen said this time, we only need to bring half a month's worth of food, after that, as long as it is Still in Fucheng, calculated on a per-person basis, giving enough food to eat.

The grain brought here will not be confiscated by this yamen..."

"Hey......"

When the two old men heard this, they both sighed in unison, and said helplessly: "Which time the yamen didn't say that..."

They have heard it so many times.

Especially from the people in the yamen, there is no one to trust.

In the past few times, if they hadn't hidden some food secretly, it is still a question of whether they can survive until now.

This time, the harvest was not good, and they had to enter the city so early, and there were still so many people.

If it is said that there will be no problems, they will not believe it.

When the time comes to freeze to death, thirst to death, or starve to death, it is really not as good as dying under the knife of a barbarian. At least it will only happen for a moment, and it will not be so painful.

What's more, they are already old and don't have a few days to live.

Seeing his parents like this, the middle-aged man had no choice but to say: "This time it's different. This time it was the Marquis of Xin'an who said it. Not only the yamen, but the words of Marquis Xin'an were posted in the newspapers and posted at the entrance of the village. The village's scholar Read it.

At most, he will only be in Fucheng for two months. After this period of time has passed, Marquis Xin'an will come to visit us in person and bring us winter food. Every household has it! "

"This......"

The two old men looked at each other, still a little suspicious.

They all knew who Xin Anhou was.

In the past two years, I have often heard about this person from others.

Seems to be a great big man who has done many good things.

Some time ago, Fucheng distributed a few bolts of cloth to every household, all of which were of the highest quality.

It is said that it was given to everyone by the Marquis of Xin'an.

They distributed thousands of pieces of cloth to their village alone, as well as the entire Qiuning Mansion, the entire four northern prefectures, and even the entire Chu State.

How much money does the new Anhou need to spend.

Even though they haven't read books and don't know how to count, these two old people are very clear.

but......

After all, the Qiuning Mansion is the closest to the tribes of the grassland, and many things that have happened cannot be explained so simply.

Even Marquis Xin An is not worthy of their trust.

"Father and mother, don't worry, nothing will happen. We still have God's punishment. Even if those barbarians really come, as long as they stay in Fucheng for more than half a month, when Xin'anhou's Shenji Camp arrives, everything will be fine." It's all good.

Those barbarians can't beat us! "

Seeing the two old men, the middle-aged man still hesitated, and persuaded him, "Father and mother, if you don't leave, we won't leave either."

"What is this saying..."

The two old men frowned.

The middle-aged man continued to persuade: "Father and mother, this time the yamen said that every household, every person must go to Qiuning Prefecture City, and no one can stay outside. If you don't go, we will go too." No."

While speaking, a voice suddenly came from outside the door.

"Have you packed your things? It's almost enough. It's as little as half a month, as much as a month and a half. There's no need to take everything away!"

Chapter 867 Wolf Riding

"It will be fine soon, please trouble the military master!"

The middle-aged man replied, then looked at his parents, with an anxious expression on his face, and said, "Dad and mother, people from Qiuning Town outside are watching, we have to go this time even if we don't, didn't we say It's up to you.

Don't think too much about your two elders, hurry up and pack up, let's go. "

Hearing this, the two old men sighed again, without saying much, they silently packed up their things.

The middle-aged woman walked up to the middle-aged man and asked softly, "Father, what happened? Why are the people from Qiuning Town here?"

The middle-aged man turned his head and glared at her, and said angrily: "If you shouldn't ask, don't ask, just pack your things."

After speaking, continue to work.

Outside the village, two soldiers in light armor were standing, chatting with each other.

"If those barbarians don't come, isn't it a waste of time for us?"

"It's impossible for those barbarians not to come. Since the general said it, they will definitely come."

"How many chances do we have to win this time?"

"Win is sure to win, it's just... how to win, how much to win, I have a cousin who is a guard under the general's account.

I vaguely heard General Meng say that this time we must wipe out those barbarians, so that they will never come back, and they will not dare to invade our Great Chu again for 100 or 1000 years! "

"real or fake?"

"Whether it's true or not, it's not something we should worry about. After the people in this village are gone, let's just find a place to hide and wait slowly. We'll know later."

The voice fell, and there was a sound of opening the door.

"Master, we've packed up."

The whole family saluted with big and small bags, and walked out pushing a small cart.

The two soldiers glanced at them, nodded, and said, "Leave quickly after packing up. You are the last batch. When you arrive at Qiuning Prefecture, someone will arrange your accommodation."

"Okay, thank you, Mr. Jun, for your hard work."

The middle-aged man laughed again, then pushed the cart, followed the team, and rushed towards Qiuning Prefecture.

The two soldiers watched their backs gradually disappear from their sight, and their expressions gradually changed.

This expression is a bit complicated...

There is fear, there is firmness, there is relaxation, there is tension, there is hesitation...

When these common people arrived at Qiuning Prefecture City, they were the ones left behind.

The responsibilities and tasks they shouldered required them to fight with their lives, and whether they could succeed in the end was another matter.

only......

Now that they had made their decision, they expected such a day to come.

Perhaps, from the moment they joined the army, they were destined to have such a day.

The two looked at each other, and they could see complex emotions in each other's eyes.

Seeing this, one of them smiled, pretending to be relaxed and said: "Everyone is gone, it's time for us to be busy."

"Have you brought enough food?"

"One month is fine."

"That's good......"

The two of you talked one after another, and walked towards the village.

............

Qiuning Town.

The last batch of soldiers were pulling out their camp and preparing to go to Qiuning Prefecture.

Several school lieutenants gathered together, urging the soldiers to move forward.