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Liu Caixia asked about the price, and it was indeed not cheap, but she still ordered one portion anyway. At that time, one portion was probably only about half a pound, and she didn't know how they calculated the price. She spent more than two taels of silver for four portions.

Although Liu Caixia felt bad about spending more than two taels of silver, she thought that they had never eaten anything good since they came here. It was a rare opportunity to go to the city, so she could eat something delicious openly. She carefully looked at the four exquisite snacks, each of which was arranged in a staggered manner, with attractive colors and exuding a tempting aroma, making people salivate. She was relieved, and money was always spent.

"Second sister of the Liu family, this is really too expensive. Buying sweet potato sticks and other whole grains can at least feed the whole family for several days. This little cake is not enough to fill you up."

Hu Youliang expressed his disapproval when he saw that such a small thing cost more than two taels of silver.

"It's okay, it's okay. Let's go quickly. I've asked my brother who sells grain to buy some for me. It's okay as long as our family doesn't starve to death. It's hard enough to escape from the famine. And didn't the village chief say that we've reached the end of the road. Things will get better after we pass Dahuan Mountain. We still have some money at home, and it's really hard for us to come this far."

Liu Caixia and Hu Youliang quickened their pace and not long after they met two people buying tools. There were too many tools, and iron products were relatively expensive at that time. Unless they really had no suitable tools at home, or they could be used for self-defense, they would not buy them.

Liu Caixia asked them to help buy a sickle and a plow, which are modern hoes. Although they look different, their uses are similar. In case they really have to cross mountains and rivers, having a hoe would be much more convenient. In addition, Liu's father had already bought a kitchen knife, a spatula and a dagger, which were more than enough.

When the Hu brothers saw that it was them, they roughly quoted the price. "We bought everything we could buy. As for other weapons, we really couldn't buy them. Now the army has basically requisitioned the weapons in the blacksmith shop and they are not allowed to sell them to the people. We bought the sickle and the plow, but the price is still a little higher than usual. We spent 2,400 coins for the two items."

Liu Caixia calculated it and found it was more than two taels of silver.

"Okay, I'll give you two taels of silver first, and I'll count the difference for you later."

After saying that, he directly handed over two taels of silver. As for the remaining copper coins, he would count them for them when he got back and there was no need to waste time here.

The Hu brothers took the two taels of silver and immediately put them in their arms.

"Okay, let's go check out the food first, hopefully we can buy more food."

"They may not be able to buy it. I told them to buy as much as they can. If they can't buy the same quantity as everyone else, they can buy as much as they can. When the time comes, we can divide it equally among the people and pay them all at once."

Hu Youliang was also very worried about not being able to buy food, so he quickened his pace as he spoke.

When they arrived at the grain store on the east side, there were still a lot of people queuing outside. It was not their turn yet, but there was still someone in front of them who was about to arrive.

A few people hurried over, and the people behind them looked at them nervously, afraid that they would cut in line.

When they saw the two people in front put them in the middle, they didn't say much. Seeing that they were covered with things, they just complained, "What should we do if we can't buy food later?"

"Boss, please leave some food for us. Our family is waiting for food to save their lives."

One after another, more people started shouting.

An old man came out and said, "Don't worry, we have set a limit on the amount each person can buy. One person can only buy enough for two people, which is 20 kilograms of food. No more is allowed. Don't worry, just line up and don't crowd. Most people will be able to buy."

Hu Youliang's heart beat faster as the team slowly advanced. He tightly grasped the few copper coins in his hand, which were saved by the people in his village. He looked around and found that everyone's face was full of anxiety and uneasiness. Some bowed their heads in thought, while others looked anxiously at the door of the shop, hoping that it would be their turn soon.

Just then, a gust of wind blew, bringing with it the mixed smell of soil and straw from the distant fields. Hu Youliang couldn't help but think of the scenes of bumper harvests in previous years. A complex emotion surged in his heart - both nostalgia for the past and helplessness about the current predicament.

He sighed softly, then turned to look at the people around him who were also waiting, trying to find a little comfort in their eyes.

Fortunately, they arrived early and lined up, otherwise the food they bought for two people would be too little.

One person can buy 20 kilograms of coarse grains, 2 kilograms of fine grains, and 18 kilograms of whole grains.

Coarse grains include sweet potatoes, cobs, sorghum and rice, while fine grains include millet, glutinous rice, rice and wheat flour.

Normally, the price of fine grain was 600 to 800 coins per dan, and the price of coarse grain was even cheaper, at 100 to 200 coins per dan. The price at this time had increased fivefold, and this was still under the control of the imperial court. Otherwise, no amount of money could buy it.

Finally, as the team continued to move forward, they arrived at the door of the grain shop. Hu Youliang nervously handed over the copper coins in his hand, and the shop assistant weighed the grain quickly and handed him a heavy cloth bag.

The six people bought fine grains and coarse grains according to the upper limit of what they could buy. The coarse grains were packed evenly into two bags, and the fine grains were packed into one bag. Everyone wanted millet, which can be made into porridge with some wild vegetables or sweet potatoes, which is very filling. Two people packed the grains, each carrying a bag and walked away.

After walking out of the grain store, several people turned around and looked at those who were still queuing, praying silently in their hearts, hoping that everyone could buy grain smoothly and overcome the difficulties together.

The group held on tightly to their bags and left the city without any hesitation.

It is easy to enter the city but difficult to leave. When they left the city gate, there were more people outside the gate, and many men in front were pushing the soldiers guarding the city.

The noise outside was getting louder and louder.

Everyone inside can hear the shouting outside!

"Let us in, let us in!"

“We want to settle down!”

“We want resettlement!”

"We want food!"

The group couldn't help but feel a little uneasy. They exchanged worried glances, but they all quickened their pace tacitly, trying to get through the crowded and chaotic crowd. The sunlight was blocked by heavy clouds, and the sky looked unusually gloomy, as if foreshadowing the impending unrest.

"Everyone be careful, don't get separated!" Hu Youliang, the leader of the team, warned in a deep voice, his voice sounded particularly firm in the hustle and bustle. Upon hearing this, everyone tightened their packages and stuck close to each other, forming a small line of defense to prevent getting lost in the crowd.

As they approached the city gate, the roars of the men pushing the soldiers became more and more audible, a mixture of anger and desperation.

"Open the door! Let us in!" Such shouts came one after another, like surging waves, impacting everyone's heart.

These refugees didn't know where they got the news that the relief grain from the imperial court had been distributed, so they asked the government for grain. As for why the grain had not been distributed, no one knew. At this time, most of the time, corrupt officials would exploit it, and very little would reach the hands of the people.

These people can't survive now, so naturally they are willing to risk their lives. Therefore, this group of refugees outside, instigated by someone unknown, has gradually become increasingly out of control.

The queues entering the city were still long, and there were also many people going out, because the patrolling officers and soldiers in the city had already begun to drive people out of the city, asking those who entered the city early to leave quickly, otherwise there would be too many people in the city at night, and it would be too easy for burning, killing and looting to occur.

Those who entered the city later not only had to pay grain, but also had to have official documents, that is, some people who were allowed by the court to stay overnight in the city. As the saying goes, they were some powerful people.

Liu Caixia followed behind the five men. At this time, there was no space between the people and they were all passively pushed out of the city.

The gates for entering and exiting the city are very small. In order to prevent riots, the government office has added many more soldiers to guard them, so it is not easy for outsiders to break in.

The soldiers defending the city looked exhausted. They tried their best to maintain order, but faced with the surging crowds and endless demands, helplessness and pain appeared on their faces.

Occasionally, a few soldiers would stagger a few steps due to the rush, but would then be pulled back to their original positions by their companions and continue to hold their posts.

As the crowd slowly walked out, Liu Caixia felt that her body was covered with marks from the water bags and bottles. There was nothing she could do and she could not care less at this time and could only go with the flow.

After finally squeezing out, they found two wooden fences between the small door for entry and exit, isolating the people on both sides. However, at this time, the wooden fences had been squeezed back and forth by people, and the soldiers guarding the city had been pushed to the door by the flow of people.

At this moment, a burst of rapid horse hoof sounds came from far away, breaking the noise. A team of fully armed cavalrymen galloped over, wearing shining armor and holding long spears, and aggressively cleared the way. Seeing this, the crowd involuntarily made way, with fear and curiosity intertwined on everyone's face.

The leading knight shouted loudly: "Everyone listen up, stop the rioting immediately! We have received orders to open a safe passage for all those who wish to leave, but order must be maintained, otherwise you will bear the consequences! Those who want to enter the city must also abide by the regulations, and those who violate the order will be beheaded in public!"

The people outside were frightened by the roar and remained silent for a few seconds, then they started to make noise again. Someone took the lead and shouted

"Why don't you let us in? We want to go into the city."

Then there was another round of commotion, which never subsided. Most of the leaders were hooligans who were used to doing these kinds of things and always wanted to take advantage of the chaos to make some money.

But this time the wishful thinking was wrong.

The soldier slashed with his knife, and blood immediately spurted out from the chests of the two men standing in front who were making the most noise.

"The notice at the city gate has been read out many times. No matter if you are coming later or before, you should not challenge the prestige of the court. The Northwest Army is already stationed in Xizhou City. If you come forward, you will be regarded as a mob and will be executed immediately. As for the distribution of food, the government office also has regulations. It is not just your say that matters. Everyone, find a place to rest outside the city today. No matter how much you make a fuss, it is useless. Those who want to settle down must queue up. Settling down can also get a portion of food. As for how much, it depends on the policy. Everyone retreat!"

These words were like a shot in the arm, calming the originally restless crowd. The soldiers also began to move, cooperating with the cavalry to gradually lead the crowd to the side and clear a space for the way out of the city.

Seeing this, the group felt relieved. They followed the cavalry closely and carefully passed through the chaos. Every step seemed particularly heavy, but everyone's heart was filled with desire and expectation for an unknown life.

There were too many people in front of the city gate, and the people behind didn’t know what was happening in front, so they kept pushing forward.

When the people in front saw that the soldiers really killed people, they began to get scared and dared not move forward. So the people in front squeezed forward and back, and the scene became even more chaotic.

"Stop pushing, stop pushing, someone fell down..."

"My grandson is missing. Don't push me. Where are you, you little dog?"

After Liu Caixia and the others came out, they tried to squeeze out of the crowd, but this time they were pushed back passively and could not move forward.

The shouts of men and women, the elderly and the cries of children in the crowd echoed through the sky one after another.

The officers and soldiers were unable to suppress these people and could only hack at them with their knives, shouting "Back off, back off, back off quickly..."

Seeing that the chaos was getting out of control, the cavalry led the way, and the people in the city rushed out. A dozen soldiers actually lifted the wooden fence to block the door. They retreated to the door and shouted, "This is the end of the entry into the city today. Close the gate, close the gate quickly!"

Obviously, the situation was too chaotic, so they immediately decided to only go out and not come in. After letting the people out of the city, they immediately closed the city gates.

After the last group of people in the city flowed out of the city, the officers and soldiers immediately withdrew to the city gate. After the last officer and soldier entered the small gate, the gate was immediately closed. There was a wooden fence blocking the way, so the people behind wanted to break in, but they were still a step too late.

Some people fell on the wooden fence and stepped over to knock on the gate, but their flesh and blood could not resist the thick city gate. The people in front could not move forward, and the people behind pushed forward with all their strength, causing trampling and casualties.

At this time, Liu Caixia and her friends were following the people who were trying their best to squeeze out of the city, while the people who wanted to enter the city were pushing towards the city gate, and both sides were refusing to give in to each other.

For a while, the outside of the city was in chaos. Liu Caixia sometimes felt that she stepped on someone. It was soft and the person instantly rose a lot higher, then fell forward again. Someone must have fallen and they stepped on him.

However, she couldn't care less. She had no way to deal with so many people and couldn't activate her supernatural powers. She could only go with the flow in public, hoping to squeeze out as soon as possible.

The six of them did not care about the difference between men and women. They leaned against each other tightly and supported each other to ensure that they would not be pushed to the ground by the crowd. If they fell to the ground, they would definitely be trampled to death.