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The next day, the atmosphere in Changle County was more solemn than usual, and the people in the county heard about the loss of two young Kunlun slaves by those big cannibals.

Regarding this matter, let's not talk about what everyone thinks in their hearts, and they definitely don't admit it on the surface.

After all, Apu is Luo Yong's subordinate, and it is against the law to abduct other people's slaves. If this matter is not done well, their county magistrate Luo will also have to be punished. In case his post as county magistrate is removed, Tell them where to find another such a good county magistrate.

"Those two Kunlun slaves obviously ran away by themselves. Why did they bother to talk about Apu? Could it be because he was also a Kunlun slave?" Most of the people in Changle had this attitude.

Those big cannibals heard this, and immediately quit: "If he hadn't kidnapped our Kunlun slave, why is he hiding now?"

"You big cannibals are so fierce, I would have to hide too."

"What are you talking about!"

"Hey! What are you doing! Do you still want to beat someone?"

"What are you doing, don't do it."

"The guard is here! The guard is here!"

"Oh, it's gone."

"..."

Compared with the officials and their family members who traveled here, the local people in Changle County seemed much calmer when faced with this kind of thing, and they didn't have much fear when faced with big cannibals.

It's just that every household is more vigilant than usual, and their own children are not allowed to play around in the city and outside the city. When they see other people's children running around, they will inevitably scold them and tell them to return quickly. Home, in addition to this, how should I live or how to live, shoulder the burden, and do business, anyway, these things can't let these things delay the livelihood.

The weather is getting cooler, and autumn is about to begin. The season for paying taxes is coming soon. After autumn, winter will come. Now, save more rice, grain and money so that we can survive the winter.

Those big cannibals are still looking for people, and the people in the county are busy with their own things, but they are talking and laughing less than usual. When they see those big cannibals walking on the street, they will inevitably show some vigilance on their faces.

That afternoon, a few tenant farmers from the government’s job field entered the city, and they were arguing endlessly at the gate of the county government office, saying that other people’s corn had already set ears, but why his corn did not bear fruit well, it must be because the government gave them There is something wrong with the corn seeds.

These tenants have never planted corn before, and this is the first year. It is inevitable that they will encounter some problems during the planting process. Luo Yong will often go over to have a look when he is free on weekdays.

Luo Yong also knew the two families who came here today. At the beginning of spring, the weather was warm and cold. To be on the safe side, the two families set the date of planting corn later than other families, so at this moment, the corn of other families is It's budding, and his family will have to wait some more time. Luo Yong guessed that why they came to the door today is probably related to Apu and the others.

After last night, the three of Apu went into hiding. Luo Yong sent people to the cement workshop, but they couldn't find them. The workers in the cement workshop couldn't tell where they went.

It's just that two urbanites who worked there secretly told a guard they knew that two young Kunlun slaves had indeed gone to the cement workshop to find Apu last night.

At this time, Luo Yong went to the gate of the county government office to take a look, and he saw a tenant farmer winking at him, so he understood.

Luo dismissed the troublesome tenant farmers with a few words, saying that it was still early, and told them to continue to carefully care for the corn in the field, and if they still couldn't bud after a while, he would take people over to have a look.

On the one hand, he secretly arranged a few vigilant servants to follow these tenants out of the city secretly and protect them secretly.

That night, when the guards in the city were patrolling the night, Apu and the others secretly changed into the uniforms of the guards, took advantage of the night to mix among the guards, and then entered the county government office with them.

"How did you get yourself into this field?" When seeing Apu, Luo Yong couldn't help asking him.

Originally, with Apu’s current situation, if he was by Luo Yong’s side, he would always have no worries about his future. He is smart and stable, with a firm and responsible personality. Luo Yong also hopes that he can become his right-hand man one day.

If the two Kunlun slaves had a relationship with Apu, as long as he begged him, they would be willing to help him with any amount of money. Now the liquor in their county is selling well, and they earn a lot of money every day. Why? As for getting the current field.

But Apu didn't say anything, he just bent his knees on the ground in front of Luo Yong, leaned over slightly, and pressed his cheeks against his knees, tears rolling down on Luo Yong's robe, Smudged out a small piece of dark water stains.

At this moment, he felt sad and guilty. His people were hunted and traded like animals. He was lucky enough to be rescued and followed this amazing young man. Before he could repay his kindness, but today, because of his behavior, he caused the other party to fall into such a passive state. situation……

"What's the use of talking about this now, what are your plans in the future, but you want to go back to Chang'an City?" Chang'an City is probably the only place where those big cannibals dare not be presumptuous.

"Not going to Chang'an City, I plan to take them back to our hometown." Apu said.

Can't go to Chang'an City, those big cannibals will not let them go easily, the big cannibals will neither allow those who abducted their slaves to live in peace, nor will they allow Kunlun slaves to live like ordinary people in Datang, they just Can be a product.

Maybe Luo Yong has a way to protect him, but for this matter, there is probably no other way than to turn to those big families for help.

He didn't want things to develop like this. Yesterday afternoon, when he was standing on the side of the road talking to a few Dunhuang traders who came to buy cement, he happened to meet those big food caravans who drove the Kunlun slaves to Changle County. Among the Kunlun slaves, there are two young men who are members of Apu's tribe.

They recognized Apu, and Apu also recognized the two of them, but neither of them spoke.

The vendors who bought the cement were still bargaining fiercely. Apu couldn't walk for a while, and finally finalized the deal. It was already evening, and the city had a curfew. Originally, he planned to meet again tomorrow morning. Luo Yong discussed this matter. After all, these people are staying in Changle County, and they probably won't leave without a day or two.

He never thought that these two black teenagers escaped to find him that night. The two sides had just exchanged a few words, and there was movement in the county. When those big cannibals saw Apu during the day, they felt Somewhat surprised, how could a Kunlun slave still be able to talk about business with people like this, there is no such thing as a slave, it is clearly a steward, so after losing him, the first thing they thought of was to look for the cement workshop.

At this time, it was too late for Apu to quietly send him back.

Moreover, what made him feel very painful was that these two young Kunlun slaves brought him news from the clan, saying that the big cannibals were constantly expanding and eroding the river bank on which they lived. Many tribes there have disappeared without a sound. The people in those tribes either died or became slaves, and their tribes could not last long.

Apu is the eldest son of the chief and the next tribal leader. He originally planned to learn a lot of knowledge here, and then go back to strengthen his tribe, but now it seems that their tribe obviously can't wait for that day.

"I want to go back." Apu raised his wet and dark face, looked at Luo Yong and said, his eyes were heavy and firm.

"Can you cross the Western Region controlled by the big cannibal?"

After getting along for such a long time, Luo Yong can roughly infer that Apu's hometown should be in the Nile River Valley, which is quite close to the Arabian Peninsula. Big cannibals often go to the black tribes in that area to arrest people and take them back to serve as slave.

From Changle County to the Nile River Basin, not only the road is long, but also through the desert and Gobi, and even through a large area of ​​Dashi country. How can they do it with a few people?

Apu said, "I can."

Even if you die on the road, it is better than doing nothing and letting your tribe perish.

Luo Yong put his hands on his shoulders: "Okay, I will prepare for you in the next few days."

At this moment, Luo Yong's heart was also heavy. It was a very lucky thing for him to be Luo Sanlang of Lishi in this life. His family members are all living well now, and there is no need to worry that they will be slaughtered like wild animals. and trafficking.

Going back may be a way of no return for Apu, but he has to do that.

In the next few days, the atmosphere in the city was still tense, and those big cannibals who had lost their Kunlun slaves were still looking for them.

They contacted another big cannibal caravan who originally lived in Changle County and asked the other party to help them find people together. Those people seemed to agree, but they didn't seem to be active.

Luo used these few days to help Apu and the others prepare supplies, and at the same time asked people to strengthen nutrition for the two black teenagers. Their physical condition was too weak, and it was hard to imagine how to cross the desert again with this physical condition.

But they have to go. Apu and the others may still stay, but these two teenagers absolutely cannot. They will never spare their lives.

"You take these two pills. If the wounds on the two of them suppurate, feed them one." Considering the long and arduous journey they will face, Luo Yong took the few pills left to reduce inflammation. Two pills were given to Apu from the medicine.

"Here." Apu took the pill carefully. When he first arrived in Xipo Village, he was also very weak. Luo Yong took such a small pill and saved his life.

"The national strength of the Great Food is just strong, not only strong at the moment, but in the next few decades, they will continue to be strong and expand outward. With the strength of your tribe, I am afraid it will be difficult to resist. After you find your tribe, you will still Find a way to bring them to Datang."

The current big eclipse is during the reign of the Islamic Allah Muhammad, the country is unprecedentedly united, and the national power is also thriving. After a few decades, their power will continue to expand eastward, and the Tang Dynasty will continue to expand westward. , sooner or later there will be collisions, with the power of a tribe to resist such a powerful nation, it is obviously a blessing in disguise.

"I know."

In the face of such disparity in power, no matter how much hatred and anger you have in your heart, you probably can only choose to avoid it. As long as you can leave a trace of fire, there may be a possibility of returning to your homeland in the future. If everyone dies, then there is really nothing left.

"This is a grain seed. You carry it with you. In spring, green shoots will emerge and grow into branches. When the green shoots grow to a height of one foot, they will be cut off, cut into two or three pieces, and inserted into the soil. , pour some water, as long as the roots can grow smoothly, you will be able to harvest in four months. This grain grows in the mud, and it likes sunny and dry land..."

While Luo Yong was talking, he took out two sweet potatoes from his arms and put them in Apu's hands.

Right now, all this is a painful disaster for Apu, but it is also an opportunity, an opportunity for Luo Yong to secretly take out the sweet potato seeds.

"This is..." Apu looked at Luo Yong with puzzled eyes.

"When you come to Tang Dynasty again, bring this kind and offer it to God Khan." Luo Yong held Apu's hands, making him hold the two sweet potatoes tightly: "It can give you shelter in exchange. "