Chapter 90: Meeting Place

Mr. Jiang Erye instructed: "You have many people and many things. If you enter the city, the guards will not let you pass. If you need to go into the city to buy things, two or three people can go with bamboo baskets on their backs.

If it is discovered that the pass says we are from Xingcheng, we can just say we are going into the city to visit relatives, and then give the city guards a couple of coins or eggs, and they will turn a blind eye and let us pass.”

They are farmers' passes, not merchants' passes, so the soldiers guarding the city may not look at them carefully. Even if they do, there are not many of them and they will not take it too seriously.

Shen Qing originally planned to go to Yangcheng to find an inn to stay in, and then find a shop to sell brushes and soap. After hearing Jiang Yang's words, he quickly replied seriously: "Okay."

Listen to the advice and eat your fill. This is not China. Things that happen in China are normal. Here, you may be caught and detained by soldiers at any time.

Didn’t Jiang Xiangxi die in the dream when his mother had a conflict with the soldiers guarding the city... When you are away from home, safety is the most important thing!

She took the opportunity to ask, "Uncle, can we find a farmer's family to live with?"

We can’t go into the city and stay in an inn, so many people have to find a place to stay.

Master Jiang lowered his head and thought for a moment, then raised his eyes and said, "People's hearts are hard to predict. I wouldn't dare take your lives just because you're so many, but if you take a packet of knockout drug, I'm afraid all your money, property, and livestock will be gone. Even if we confront each other, and the other side insists that you have nothing, how can you prove that you have it?"

The weather is hot now, and you have carriages and tarpaulins, so you can find an open space along the official road not far from the city to rest for a few days."

The official road is the main road, which is relatively safe for people to come and go. Since it is not in the wild, there is no need to worry about attacks from wild animals.

Shen Qing understood and immediately responded, "I understand."

Only now do I realize more deeply how important it is to have a guide in this world!

She urged, "Second Uncle, are you really not going to leave with us?"

Jiang Yang is different from others. He really believes her, even if what she said is just a dream. But even if he knows that the flood will be devastating and the losses will be heavy, will he stay?

Mr. Jiang smiled bitterly and shook his head: "If your family leaves, you can still say that you were forced to leave because you lost your land. And your family is the only one that is not conspicuous. How can my whole family avoid being questioned?

I also can't abandon your third and fifth uncles. They won't give up this hard-earned family business until the very end, until they see it with their own eyes.

Besides, I am the head of the village after all. The village needs me, and the people in the village need me even more."

He did not become the village chief for fame and benefits, but now that he has gained the fame and benefits, he will not abandon them now that they are in trouble.

Shen Qing sighed deeply, knowing that he could not persuade her.

The people in the village really need Jiang Yang more.

Even without Jiang Yang, how could they know where to stay when they couldn't even tell east from west? Let alone go!

"Don't worry, go ahead. It's okay for us to stay. We can earn more money by staying one more day. It's worth it." Jiang Yang said with a smile.

Even though Shen Qing was worried, he could only say: "Take care, Second Uncle, remember we will definitely be on both sides of the official road. Even if we are not there, we will ask the boss and the others to wait for you on the official road outside the city gate!"

"I know that there are many people in our Qili Village, so we will definitely gather together. It will be quite spectacular and conspicuous. If we don't see you along the way, we will wait at the south city gate for three days until you come to find us." Master Jiang decided on the location.

Shen Qing silently recited the south city gate, memorized it, and nodded goodbye.

*

After returning home, Shen Qing immediately held a family meeting and repeated all the instructions given by Mr. Jiang, and emphasized the agreed meeting place.

How could she remember it as well as the whole family together if she remembered it alone?

Except for Jiang Xiangzhong who had not yet returned from the academy, everyone recited it silently several times and memorized it firmly in their hearts.

"Tomorrow is the first day of June. Come back to Xiangzhong tonight and tell him that we won't be going to the academy tomorrow. Let's pack up today and try to leave early tomorrow!"

Jiang Xiangnan cheered and then covered his mouth.

The women's eyes were filled with a hint of sadness when they thought about going out, while the men were excited and eager to try.

Except Jiang Xiangxi.

He waited for his brothers and sisters to calm down before asking, "Mom, where's Ali?"

Shen Qing considered Guan's family and expressed his idea: "You go to their house later and tell them our decision. If they want to join us, we can set off together tomorrow when there are not many people in the village.

If you want to wait a little longer, that's fine. Your second grandfather is right behind us, so you can go with them."

After all, not everyone believes it. Who would be willing to leave their hometown until the last moment and without experiencing despair?

Guan Li is not alone, there are also Guan the Carpenter and Guan Xiaoshan, and she also has to take care of her father and brother.

Jiang Xiangxi's eyes lit up, and he immediately stood up with his tall and strong body: "Mom, I'll go tell her right away!"

After Jiang Xiangxi left, everyone in the family, except the two little kids, became busy.

The items should be packed well and all that can be put on the cart should be loaded onto it. The items that are not often used should be tied tightly with hemp rope to prevent them from falling off due to the bumps on the road.

Pack up the clothes you don’t wear and put them in the carriage. Bedding, pots and pans will be used in the evening, so leave them for packing before departure tomorrow.

Shen Qing instructed the eldest, third and fourth brothers to make two simple tents with oilcloth - they would be camping in the wilderness tomorrow night. If the weather was fine, there would be no problem. But if it rained, they would definitely need rainproof tents.

The family was busy when they saw Jiang Xiangxi coming back.

Following behind were the Guan family of three.

Shen Qing originally thought that Jiang Xiangxi could just go over and inform them, but she didn't expect the Guan family to take it so seriously and actually come in person!

Guan Xiaoshan was left in the yard while Guan the Carpenter, Guan Li, Jiang Xiangxi and Shen Qing went into the house.

Carpenter Guan opened his mouth for a long time, feeling so embarrassed that he didn't know how to start, so he could only look at his daughter.

Guan Li stated her purpose swiftly: "Aunt, my father and brother want to go with you!"

Her family had no land, only two or three acres. They harvested all the beans they planted, and let go of the ones that couldn't be harvested. Although she was reluctant to give up the three adobe houses, compared to being together as a family, she could give up anything!

Shen Qing replied without thinking: "Okay."

She thought they were hesitant and came in to ask her about specific matters. She was struggling with how to talk about it, but the Guan family made a direct and decisive decision. So what was the big deal?

Carpenter Guan immediately explained, "Mrs. Jiang, Sister Shen, can the three of us cook together with you?

Don't worry, I will never take advantage of your family!"

Guan Li continued, "We have over 200 kilograms of grain, including 70 to 80 kilograms of beans and grains. This is enough for our journey. If it's not enough, we have money to buy more."

Guan the carpenter replied, "I haven't touched the money at home, just in case something unexpected happens on the road and I need it."

Moreover, he has skills, and he can make a living with his skills no matter where he goes.

"The Jiangguan family can take turns cooking, one day each. If you trust me, I can do it all by myself. I just hope you can bring my family along."