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The place where Lu Tao and the others live is a bit far away, on the outermost side of the imperial capital, Feng Jin felt a little tired when he walked halfway, but Lu Tao and Shi An beside him didn't look tired at all.

This situation can't help but make Feng Jin feel worried about the trip to Tianshan Mountain in a year's time!

Shi An was always paying attention to Feng Jin's actions, seeing that he was a little tired, he hurriedly rented a carriage.

Feng Jin knew that now was not the time to show off, everyone had already slowed down because of him, but now his time was very tight, so he had no intention of stopping Shi An.

Moreover, there are many advantages to sitting in a carriage. After some conversations, Feng Jin also knew their origins and why the old man was so afraid when answering questions today.

It turns out that the hometown of these people - Suicheng has encountered a drought, so it should have been!Natural disasters are *inevitable!Now that there is a drought, or the whole city is experiencing drought, everyone will work together, grit their teeth, use the food stored in previous years and the relief food sent by God, and we can still get through it!But these are just the thoughts of ordinary people, and those officials who have been enjoying the glory and wealth don't think so!Food distribution! !!It will kill them!Even the relief food sent by the imperial capital will not work!

They don't care about the life and death of ordinary people. The sky is high and the emperor is far away. They directly bribed the local aristocratic family, so they should do what they should, and still live a life of wine pool and meat forest. This approach also aroused the resistance of the local people.

But the result can be imagined. Not only did they not get the food they deserved, but they were suppressed by the government and all their belongings were confiscated. How could this not make them angry and desperate.But the desperate situation and the revenge from the resistance made them accept their fate. Some people moved away silently, some people resigned themselves to their fate, but some people were still not reconciled!I am not reconciled to those corrupt officials who are sitting and waiting to die with their food, and they are not reconciled to their wives and children eating bark and roots.

After discussing, they pooled their money and went to the government in the neighboring city to file a complaint. They didn't know the world—officials protect each other!They didn't know that what awaited them was even more tragic suppression.

They were directly imprisoned before they produced their lawsuit papers, and were sent back to Suicheng officials after starving for three days and nights. Beheading was the final outcome of these people.

only!This thing is not over yet!In order to prevent future troubles forever, the officials of Sui City began to wantonly behead the family members of these rebels, which also led to why so many people fled to the imperial capital.

Feng Jin thinks that she is not a kind person, but after hearing this, she is also full of anger and sadness.

The hearts of the three of them were very heavy, especially Lu Tao, who had experienced the disaster himself, his eyes were red, and his face showed sadness and pain.

And Shi An's eyes were already sour, and he was trying to hold his breath so as not to cry. As for Feng Jin, although his face was expressionless, his frowning brows revealed his mood.

When Feng Jin was in the car, she already knew that the living conditions of these people would not be very good!But the moment she got off the car, Feng Jin couldn't help but feel a chill in her heart!There was a stuffy breath in his chest that he couldn't kick!This is where people can live!

In sight is a dilapidated small temple, which is covered with hay, yellowed and blackened torn cotton, and black cloth strips.The small temple of less than 100 square meters was crowded with more than [-] people, and the wood of the dilapidated temple was seriously rotted, and the roof was completely unusable. The top was covered with dry grass and branches. It was just a musty smell, which made him startled!

"Is someone here sick?" Feng Jin said seriously.

"Yes, and very seriously ill." Lu Tao's face was very ugly when he said this, and his own relatives were also inside.

Feng Jin's expression was a bit dignified. Originally, he wanted to hire these people. Although he couldn't make them rich and powerful, it was still possible to provide housing and food and clothing.But it doesn't seem right now!

But Feng Jin will not ignore these people just because they are no longer useful, if he doesn't see it, it's fine, since he saw it, Feng Jin still wants to do something for them!Even if it's just a little effort.

Feng Jin's face was serious, her mind was running fast!If these people are crowded here again, I am afraid that it will not be too long before the disease will spread to everyone. The most important thing now is to find a place for them to live.

It is not difficult to find a place to live, but it is not easy to find a place that can accommodate more than 100 people immediately.

Just when Feng Jin's complexion became more and more ugly, she suddenly had an idea and remembered a conversation with the stall owners in the afternoon, maybe there is a place that is very suitable for them.

"How many of you have not come back?" Feng Jin suddenly asked Lu Tao.

Lu Tao looked inside, and then replied: "In addition to the few old people I saw in the market today, there are..."

Lu Tao didn't continue his words, because a few people came slowly behind them, they were the old people he saw in the market, but the burden that should have been on his shoulders was taken by the four or five people who followed behind. Lu Tao was picked by a boy of similar age.

"My lord, everyone is here!"

"Okay! Can you let these people pack some important things and rush to the mill in the western suburbs?" Feng Jin said this with a very sharp tone.

Lu Tao was a little hesitant, not because he couldn't say no to everyone, but because he didn't understand Feng Jin's purpose for letting them go to the Xijiao Mill. Although they have fled to the imperial capital now, there is no guarantee that they are safe now. Maybe going to the Xijiao Mill What a conspiracy!But he couldn't ask, because he knew from the young master's tone that this was another test for him - unconditional obedience.

Lu Tao's thoughts were also in a flash, and soon he, he still asked firmly: "Forgive Lu Tao for offending, young master, can you tell me the reason?"

Feng Jin laughed again, he felt that this time he really picked up a treasure, he was indeed testing this person just now, the previous "repayment of kindness" of this person did make him have a good impression of him, but it was only a good impression, But it is not a real identity, because too many people in this world are good at disguising.

If just now, in order to win his own approval, Lu Tao did not hesitate to ask these people to go to Xijiao Mill according to his instructions, regardless of their comfort, Feng Jin would only think that this person is a little clever, but not worthy of trust.How can a person who disregards his companions who are born and died for personal interests be worthy of his trust.

Lu Tao thought about many possibilities, thinking that Feng Jin would get angry, or fly into a rage, but he didn't expect Feng Jin to actually smile, and the smile was so bright that Lu Tao's face turned slightly red.

"I just think you should change to a better living environment. Of course, I will follow you later!" Feng Jin's tone became more serious when she spoke the second half of the sentence, and the meaning of being willing to be a hostage is self-evident !

As soon as Lu Tao heard this, his face was a little ashamed, but more of it was ecstasy, he wanted to rush over and hug Feng Jin and spun around three times, the words of gratitude were stuck on his neck and eyes, and he couldn't say anything.

Seeing his appearance, Feng Jin smiled again, and waved to him, "Hurry up."

After Lu Tao left, Feng Jin looked at Shi An again, took out a silver note of 5 taels from her bosom, and whispered a few words to him.

When the latter heard it, he first showed an inconceivable expression, then looked at Feng Jin with some joy, and quickly nodded in agreement.

Fatty Cao is the owner of the mill in the western suburbs. This mill was passed down from his grandfather's generation. Zeng Jin is considered well-known in Xicheng. It stands to reason that Fatty Cao should also be a small rich man, but ah!This person is not good at dealing with people, let alone doing business. The mill has been in his hands for ten years. Not only has the business not developed at all, but he has also lost a lot of money, plus...

After discussing with his wife, Fatty Cao planned to sell the mill and use the money he got in exchange to buy some fertile land in the countryside and become a real rich man.

Unexpectedly!He had just finished discussing the matter with his wife when someone came to his door.

The person who came was dressed as a follower, and said that he bought the mill according to the young master's order, and used it to settle the victims of the disaster.

When Fatty Cao heard this, he was overjoyed!Immediately, he felt that this so-called young master was a young man from a noble family who had nothing to do. In order to please the daughter of a certain family, he pretended to do such a good deed to catch people's attention.

Fatty Cao was so happy that his face was wrinkled, so there was no reason not to slaughter such a fat sheep.

You know!Although this mill is large, it is already a bit dilapidated, and it is difficult to sell it for a good price.

But today!Maybe you can make a fortune!