Chapter 551 Huh? What conference?
Li Mingde could only send them out of Hezhong Prefecture. After that, every time they arrived at a county, students from the local Baichuan Academy would be responsible for escorting them.
The situation in the entire Hezhong County is similar to that in Hezhong Prefecture.
Cui Sanlun and the Song family were silent.
Hezhong County, which occupies a water fortress and has fertile land, is in such a miserable state. Will Shuozhou and Yunzhou, which are further north, really be better?
Even though he had firm confidence in the general, Song Dadu couldn't help but wonder, was leaving Kyoto and going to Yunzhou really the right decision?
In a depressed mood all the way, everyone finally stepped into the territory of Shuozhou.
The wheat on both sides gradually turned golden, and when the wind blew, it blew up layer upon layer of golden wheat waves.
This is such a vast field, but there is no farmer working there.
Where have all the people gone?
The county bordering Shuozhou and Hezhong County is Wudu County.
A small river runs through the county. Every morning, the fog is shrouded in mist, making the county look like a dream or fairyland, hence the name Wudu County.
Because it borders Hezhong County, Wudu County has also been infected with some of Hezhong County's bad habits.
After Duke Yun occupied Shuozhou, the leading captain of Baida Express came here for the first time.
"Wudu County is the property of the Yan family. The river in the county was renamed Liujin River, which means that it is a river flowing with gold. Anyone who uses the water from this river is considered to have touched the Yan family's wealth, so they need to compensate the Yan family."
After Cui Sanlun left Kyoto, he finally realized how ridiculous the local officials were: "So they charge for water here too?"
"It was accepted before, I don't know if it is still accepted now."
Others in the team complained: "The one who is least willing to leave is Wudu County! Last time we came, Emma, we were only drinking a few sips of river water, but they extorted three hundred coins from us!"
"You knew we were from Baida Express, yet you still dared to rob us! Even Shuozhou Prefecture doesn't do that!"
"Because the county magistrate here is the eldest grandson of the second branch of the Yan family!"
"I heard that he only passed the exam by having someone take the exam for him."
"I don't know how he got here, but he actually returned to Shuozhou to become the county magistrate!"
Even though everyone has a bad impression of Wudu County, if they want to go north, this is the only way and there is no way to avoid it.
Song Da touched the pouch on his waist and gave a wry smile.
No wonder they say a poor family makes a rich trip; you need money everywhere when you go out!
Who would have thought that drinking a sip of river water would cost money? I wonder if all the belongings I brought with me are enough?
A group of people walked towards the county town, and they met more and more people.
But the group of people took one look at the caravan, and before anyone could stop them, they ran away.
The captain of Baida Express complained in a low voice: "What are you doing in such a hurry? Are you distributing rice and flour?"
Teammates laughed at him: "You're dreaming! Shuozhou is so poor, yet they're still distributing rice and flour!"
The captain touched his face, feeling a little embarrassed. Then his eyes lit up and he called out to a small figure not far away: "Dog boy! Stop! Come here quickly. I want to ask you a few questions. It's not in vain!"
The small figure squatted there, seemed to hesitate for several seconds, and then ran over.
He raised his dark face, revealing a toothless mouth, and said, "Cheng Dalang, please ask quickly. I'm in a hurry. If I go late, it will be too late!"
Captain Cheng Dalang took out a cake from his waist, broke it in half, and handed it to Gou Wazi: "Did you know that Shuozhou was captured by Yun State?"
"I know." Gouwazi carefully stuffed the biscuit into his arms.
Cheng Dalang felt a little relieved. Since even Gouwazi knew about this, it meant that Duke Yun still had enough control over Shuozhou.
"Did Duke Yun open the granaries to release grain? Is the situation in the county stable?"
A trace of urgency appeared on the son's face: "It's safe! It's very safe! We haven't suffered any disaster, why would Duke Yun open the warehouse to release grain?"
Cui Sanlun frowned. Gu Nanxi always cared about the people. The situation in Shuozhou was similar to that in Hezhong County. Why didn't she provide porridge?
Doesn't she have much food left?
Cheng Dalang: "Gou Wa Zi, what are you in such a hurry to do?"
Gou Wazi's eyes were fixed on the direction of the county town, and he answered the question absentmindedly: "I'm going to the county town to attend the grievance meeting."
"What grievance conference?" It was the first time that Cheng Dalang heard of such a conference.
Gou Wazi explained briefly: "You are from Baida Express, don't you even know this? Duke Yun proposed it just to set up a stage, whoever wants to speak can go up and speak!"
Cheng Dalang looked at Gou Wazi with new eyes: "You are really capable. You have the courage to speak in front of so many people?!"
Gou Wazi smiled embarrassedly: "I really didn't have the courage at first, but Duke Yun gave too much! As long as I went up to complain, even if I only said two or three words, I would be given a bushel of grain! Unfortunately, each person only has one chance every day."
"Is there such a good thing?! I'll go with you to see it!"
Cheng Dalang picked up the dog and put it on his horse's back.
Gou Wa Zi still thought the pace was not fast enough and kept urging: "Hurry up! Today's trial is for severe peeling! There must be a lot of people complaining, we have to hurry and line up."
"Strict peeling?"
"It's the former county magistrate! He plucks the feathers of geese and skins people. We all hate him! This morning, Granny Li from the village left for the county town. I got up late and I don't know if I can catch up."
There was regret written all over Gouwazi's face. If he had known, he would have gone to bed early last night. Why would he bother learning astrology?
Cheng Dalang was amused by Gou Wazi's money-grubbing appearance and said, "Don't worry. At worst, I can give you this bushel of grain as a replacement."
Gou Wazi blurted out: "Is this about money?! I'm just afraid that I won't be able to get on stage! If I were given a chance to go up there and complain, I could talk for three days and three nights!"
Cheng Dalang touched the back of his head, his eyes revealing confusion. Didn’t he say that he went on stage for money?
How come it has become that they would rather not get paid than go on stage? !
Under Gouwazi's constant urging, everyone finally arrived at the city gate.
The guards looked at them unkindly and said, "Get off your horses!"
Cheng Dalang and others dismounted one after another.
The soldiers guarding the city flipped through the documents of Cheng Dalang and others, and after discovering that they were from Baida Express, they relaxed their expressions and explained.
"Today there are too many people coming to complain, and the city can't accommodate them all, so no one is allowed to ride in on horseback, no matter who you are. There is a stable outside the gate, you can keep your horses there."
"If you don't need water or grass, there's no charge. If you need water and grass, you'll pay one penny a day for a horse."
The price is very cheap. If you go to the post station, a horse will cost five cents a day.
Cheng Dalang and others obediently left their horses outside the city, and then, under the leadership of Gouwazi, they escorted Cui Sanlun and others into the city.
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