Chapter 626 I don’t know when the general will return
"Why is it raining?!"
During a short afternoon nap, the cool touch of raindrops on cheeks woke up the convicts who were taking a nap in a temporary camp on the roadside.
After a while, the prisoners woke up from their dreams one after another. Those who slept too deeply were gently pushed awake by their companions, or awakened by the loud shouts of the escorts around them.
After a long journey, the old, weak, sick and disabled people who were worried all the way finally escaped death and welcomed the large army led by Xiong Jiushan and others.
The dispersed exile team finally reunited and became one, enjoying a rare opportunity to let down their guard and rest.
But I didn't expect that the weather would be so changeable. It snowed in the morning, and after the afternoon, it started to rain.
Many people were awakened by the cold air. They wiped the rain off their faces, shivered, huddled on tiptoe, and looked around to see what everyone was planning to do.
The team led by Chu Feijian had few resources because they abandoned supplies on the way to escape. Fortunately, Xiong Jiushan and the others came back.
Not only did they return, they also brought back a large amount of travel supplies. Behind them were carts of supplies sent not only by the Yucheng County Government, but also by various families in the city as a token of their support for the bandit suppression effort.
Among them, the Tian family, who personally led a team to see them off, donated the most supplies.
It suddenly started raining.
The weather is really a bit unusual.
The Xie family members woke up one after another. Except for the youngest Xie Jiarui who was still sleeping soundly, the others got up and packed their things.
It was raining and the air was freezing cold.
If we continue to sleep, I'm afraid a group of people will really get sick.
"I'll go ask Mr. Xiong if he can make some ginger soup now."
After wiping his head and face, Zhang Dayi settled his mother down and went to thank the old lady.
Madam Xie nodded and said, "Thank you for your help."
Zhang Dayi looked around and saw Xiong Jiushan talking to Miss Tian from the Tian family in the distance. Not far away, Chu Feijian was leading some people and was busy with something.
He cleared his throat and walked towards Xiong Jiushan.
Soon, Xiong Jiushan noticed his actions and stopped Miss Tian from speaking, saying, "We are still trying to find a way to rescue Xie Yuchuan and the others. We haven't received any news yet. I'm sorry, I can't make a hasty decision on what you're asking for."
"My Lord, look..."
"Excuse me, I have something important to discuss here. If you have anything else to discuss, Miss Tian, why don't you wait for me for a moment?"
Miss Tian also saw Zhang Dayi, so she tactfully stopped the topic and said, "Okay, sir, I will come back to bother you when you are not busy."
Xiong Jiushan nodded.
Seeing Zhang Dayi approaching, the eldest daughter of the Tian family bowed slightly and turned away for the time being.
Zhang Dayi watched the backs of the Tian family members.
"Master Zhang, what's the important matter?"
Hearing Xiong Jiushan's voice, Zhang Dayi quickly turned around and said, "No, no, Sir Xiong, please don't flatter me. I am just a fugitive now, not worthy of the title of Sir."
Xiong Jiushan smiled, and without changing his words, his smile sincere, and asked directly, "What's the matter?"
Things are different now.
After a fierce battle, the relationship between them is no longer the same.
Being in the same battalion, Xiong Jiushan now regards Zhang Dayi, the former Hanlin scholar beside Xie Yuchuan, as a fellow traveler.
Some things have indeed changed quietly.
Xiong Jiushan knew in his heart that once something changed, it would never go back.
Rain was falling overhead, and he saw that Zhang Dayi was thin, so he glanced at the person next to him and asked him to take out a piece of clothing given by the people of Yucheng. Although it was not very good, it was suitable for keeping out the wind and rain.
As soon as he put it on, Zhang Dayi felt much warmer.
The rest, along with other rain shelter supplies, were delivered to the team as soon as Xiong Jiushan instructed them to build a warmer camp so that the prisoners could settle down.
Fortunately, there were still many caravans, gentry from Yucheng who came to see them off, and adults who came to support the camp. They stayed behind to take care of the people who were actually watching over them.
Xiong Jiushan used the excuse of properly arranging these people to mobilize a large amount of supplies, which was also a way to show in front of these people how simple the "care" of the people of Yucheng was for them.
As for the "benefits" that were secretly speculated, they really had nothing to do with their group of exiles who were about to head north.
Zhang Dayi asked, "Sir, General Xie and his men haven't returned yet. Have they done anything wrong?"
Xiong Jiushan couldn't come to a conclusion for a moment, and only sighed, "I hope they are doing things peacefully over there."
Zhang Dayi looked up at the sky. Raindrops were falling, neither big nor small. After a while, fog started to form all around. The fog was not very thick, but it made people feel empty for no reason.
It always feels like something is missing, and I don't feel at ease.
Zhang Dayi asked, "Sir, would you like to make some ginger soup to ward off the cold?"
Xiong Jiushan said: "Yes, I have already asked someone to do it."
Zhang Dayi casually put his hands behind his back and straightened his aching back.
"According to the plan, General Xie and the others should be back to reunite by this time."
"Yeah, I don't know what's holding them back."
Zhang Dayi turned to look at him, thought for a moment, and then inquired, "Did the Xie family's gods appear when you and the general started the rebellion?"
Xiong Jiushan tilted his head and pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "I can't describe the feeling. The gods are both here and not here."
Zhang Dayi's eyes were slightly surprised. "What did General Xie say?"
"I think Xie Yuchuan is quite confident."
"Haha, that's his style of doing things." Zhang Dayi couldn't help laughing.
Xiong Jiushan was silent for a moment, taking in the team's settlement. He suddenly said sincerely, "After you cross the river, abandoning your baggage and moving quickly seems to be the best strategy now."
Zhang Dayi smiled upon hearing this and said, "Madam Xie is determined and resolute. She advocated single-mindedly and was able to seize the opportunity of life and death. Coming from a prominent family, she is always able to control the overall situation."
Xiong Jiushan nodded and said with emotion: "Yes, there are so many life-saving things, and they can't be given up at the critical moment."
In the Xie family, regardless of gender, age or status, he always seemed to see another side that he had never seen before.
It’s hard to say what kind of spirit that is. Anyway, in the environment he has been in over the years, he rarely encounters people like the Xie family.
In the hazy vision, there was a slender figure, busy with a group of female relatives. Many female prisoners gathered around him, either lending a hand or listening attentively.
Because they were far away, Xiong Jiushan couldn't hear what was going on over there.
But I feel that after this battle, the way I look at the Xie family seems to have changed a little.
The change made him feel a little strange and a little envious.
Zhang Dayi saw that he was looking in the direction of the Xie family, and seemed to be thinking about something.
After thinking about it, I didn't disturb him and expanded my shoulders and relaxed my muscles.
Suddenly, I heard Xiong Jiushan beside me say in a deep voice:
"Master Zhang, how much merit and virtue do you think a person must accumulate in this life to be reborn into such a prestigious family?"
Zhang Dayi was stunned when he heard this: Huh?!
(End of this chapter)
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