Chapter 222: I wonder what else the gods like?
While in Songjiang Town, there were casualties among the exile team due to unexpected circumstances. However, at that time, because they happened to be in the county town, the dead exiles were notified by the Songjiang government office.
If two people freeze to death while traveling today, they either have to bury or discard them with a place to prove their identity, or they have to take the dead body with them as they are doing now.
After walking for so many days, it was the first time that everyone was exiled together with the corpse. The dead person was at the end, lying there silently like cargo on a cart.
The psychological pressure caused by the silent silence from their own kind on the other prisoners was obvious.
After walking for most of the day, the team was completely silent. All the convicts walked forward silently and numbly, step by step, as if they were carrying a heavy object on their backs. In an instant, they felt as if their lives would disappear at any time.
Just like those two dead men.
Even Fan Wu's group of ruffians have reduced their vulgar words and actions today.
When creatures feel sad for their own kind, even the autumn birds cry out in sorrow.
Seeing this, many fugitives lost confidence in the journey ahead.
People are like this. As long as they still have a little bit of willpower, no matter how difficult the situation is, they can grit their teeth and persevere, and perhaps they will get through it. But once the string of perseverance in their hearts breaks, even the lightest feather can crush them completely in an instant.
The prisoners were in a state of confusion and staggered as they walked. Some of them even had a sudden mental breakdown and wanted to escape, but they were caught by the alert escorts after just a few moments of madness. They were then severely beaten in front of the other prisoners to serve as a warning to others.
Such severe punishment can only serve as a temporary deterrent.
When people are in chaos, accidents of one kind or another always happen.
They couldn't hold out for half a day, and before lunchtime, a group of officials were staring at them all the way, getting furious.
It's not just about those prisoners who suddenly get emotional, but also some prisoners who suddenly become ill because of fear for the future.
Many people suddenly fell ill.
Some people suffered from vomiting and diarrhea, some caught cold and had fever, and some simply had weak legs and could not walk.
The few people who could not walk due to psychological trauma really could not walk. No matter how hard the officials beat them, their legs were weak.
The escorts were furious.
Some even cursed loudly in front of the other prisoners: "It's not like I haven't seen dead people before! You're all just pretending to be a shrew, right? We still have a long way to go. If you don't live up to your expectations, don't blame God for taking you away! Everyone has their own destiny. I really don't want to live anymore. Do you think you can take everyone with you after you die? Don't dream!"
"If you want to reach Laozhou in one piece, you have to fight for your reputation!"
A few people actually took these words to heart. They lay on the ground for a long time, then staggered to their feet, their calves trembling, and told themselves that they would die in Laos in one piece.
The situation in the team was beyond Xiong Jiushan's expectations.
It was only when his subordinates reported it that he realized that his order to take the two bodies away together had such a great impact on the other convicts.
However, after listening to this, Xiong Jiushan did not show any intention of changing his decision.
The experienced old yamen official beside him had the same idea: "This is good. It will help them get used to this kind of thing sooner rather than later. There will be many dangers on the road in the future. If they don't take care of themselves, we won't be able to take care of them all."
Xiong Jiushan glanced at him and said nothing.
This was not what he meant, but he could not deny that what the other party said made sense.
Xiong Jiushan, who was used to solving problems independently, also felt that with the depressed state of the prisoners, there would be more accidents in the future.
Although the superiors had mentioned this mission when we left Beijing, that there was no need to worry if more people died on the way, as they knew it, the key was that this mission must not be chaotic, no unnecessary complications, and no unexpected problems.
Xiong Jiushan knew it in his heart, isn't it just keeping an eye on someone?
As for who to target, it goes without saying.
He knew what was going on, so he didn't care too much.
The leader's attitude is the standard for those below him to follow.
Xiong Jiushan's attitude was clear, and the people below understood it at a glance. This time, he wanted to cheer up these confused convicts.
So the officials also got excited.
The Xie family had been in a good mental state these days. With Xie Yuchuan's reminder, the men, women, and children of the Xie family had been on high alert at all times. This time, no officers came to cause trouble.
The Chai family was given a warning by the officials, especially the women of the Chai family, who were told not to be sick all day long, as this would cause trouble for the main army.
Xie Yuchuan narrowed his eyes and watched the escorts' actions.
"Xiong Jiushan is taking a gamble by forcing his way in," said Zhang Dayi.
Xie Yuchuan said: "It should be. The army just passed by, and it might have a deterrent effect on the bandits."
Zhang Dayi is not optimistic.
He glanced back and said, "However, I have to say that Xiong Jiushan's ability to bring the bodies of the two fugitives along with him was beyond my expectation."
"Um."
The two men watched the officials show off their power among the crowd of prisoners before they looked at each other.
"If this continues, it will be even more difficult to manage on the road ahead."
"It's bound to happen sooner or later, it's just a matter of time." Xie Yuchuan said lightly, as if he had already seen what would happen in the future.
The two watched in silence for a long time.
Zhang Dayi was a little curious, "What does the old house goddess like on a daily basis?"
Xie Yuchuan turned to look at him with a puzzled look.
Zhang Dayi coughed twice and smiled, "I want to see what I can offer to the gods in the future."
I see.
"Mr. has helped a lot."
After a pause, Xie Yuchuan said, "Actually, that map was the first time the household deity asked me for something. I was worried, and it was you, sir, who solved Yuheng's urgent problem."
Zhang Dayi nodded, thought for a moment, and then asked, "I wonder how the general can communicate with the gods?"
Xie Yuchuan did not hide this from him.
"It depends on the mood of the family god."
Zhang Dayi was puzzled: "Oh? Like that time when I dreamed of going to school?"
Xie Yuchuan nodded, "Yes, the gods whisper, Yuheng can hear a thing or two."
Zhang Dayi was amazed.
Thinking that Xie Yuchuan could actually receive instruction from the gods in his dreams, he couldn't help but feel envious.
The two chatted and now they have become closer.
While waiting for the official to serve him food, Zhang Dayi rubbed his hands to warm himself and asked, "General, in your dream, can you only learn the art of war? Can't you learn other things?"
This question stumped Xie Yuchuan.
When he was learning the formation in his dream, he was only focused on marveling at the practice and didn't think about anything else.
Zhang Dayi's sudden question left him stunned.
Could it be that... there is still a chance to learn other things in dreams?
My mind sank.
Xie Yuchuan didn't know that as soon as he thought about it, the phone next to the pillow of the family god Tu Huan ding-dong sent a new message.
Not long after, he and Zhang Dayi talked about how to arrange the next few days.
Suddenly, the voice of the household god came to my ears:
"Tu Huan: What else do you want to learn in your dreams?"
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