Chapter 70: Refugees Rampant
At this time, County Magistrate Wang also took out a sky-blue ring-shaped jade pendant to express his gratitude and handed it to Zhu Mingqing:
"The journey will be difficult and dangerous. I have entrusted several close friends with this gift. If you encounter any difficulties, Madam Zhu can visit them with this gift."
Wang Lexuan also went up to give her a hug reluctantly, but her strength was too great and Zhu Mingqing almost couldn't breathe, so she struggled hard.
"Ahem..." After finally breaking free, she patted the little girl's shoulder with a complicated expression: "You..."
Wang Lexuan's eyes sparkled as she looked over expectantly.
"Eat less and lose weight." Zhu Mingqing advised earnestly.
Wang Lexuan curled her lips, feeling very sad. However, when she realized that this was not a solution, she said weakly, "I want to, but when I see those delicious foods, I can't help myself."
Zhu Mingqing had no other choice. If she were given two or three months, she would definitely teach this little girl a lesson.
Luo Huai was silently watching these people say goodbye to his mother. His eyelids trembled slightly and he lowered his eyes, trying hard to hide the complex emotions surging in his heart.
Suddenly, an awkward yet concerned voice came from my ear:
"Well, take care of yourself!"
Luo Huai turned his head slightly and saw the person coming. His eyes became more and more deep, which made people's hearts tremble.
Wang Qin just felt his face hurt again.
Did he do something that angered God and the people?
It makes him feel uneasy every time he sees it.
"Hey, I told you you're not that old, why are you acting like an old man all day?" Wang Qin couldn't help but directly took action and pulled the corner of his mouth open: "Here, smile more, okay?"
Seeing this, Luo Xiao blinked and quickly moved away.
The second brother has been in a bad mood these days. Even he and his younger sister don't dare to talk to him. This young master Wang actually took action.
Wow, what courage!
Wait, second brother didn’t fight back?
Luo Huai replied expressionlessly: "Yeah."
Luo Xiao widened his eyes: This is weird!
"Good brother, if I have the chance in the future, I will definitely go to Guancheng to see you!" Wang Qin smiled and patted his shoulder.
Liang He did not urge him this time. As an ordinary official, it was really rare to see such a scene of people seeing him off.
And the gift is given to myself, the feeling is simply intoxicating.
But what is coming will come. If we don’t leave now, we may not be able to get into the city in time for the evening.
As they gradually walked away, the people also gradually dispersed.
County Magistrate Wang was still standing there, looking at their backs, his eyes red and reluctant.
Mrs. Wang was puzzled, as she had never seen how good their relationship was before.
She couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong with you?"
"Oh! If there were two more capable people like Madam Zhu, I wouldn't have to stay here for more than ten years."
County Magistrate Wang values talent. Seeing such talented people but being unable to keep them really hurts his heart.
Mrs. Wang was at a loss for words: "Then I advise you to go to bed."
Who would come to you with such great talent?
But many years later, looking at the renowned figures surrounding her husband, and then looking back at today, Mrs. Wang wanted to say: My husband, don't be discouraged. Even the most talented have their blind spots.
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As soon as they came out of Zhencheng, everyone felt something different.
Although I had encountered floods before and my life was on the line, fortunately it was all over.
They had good food and drink when they were on Dongshan Mountain, and they were not hungry after they came down the mountain.
But now seeing the scene outside, everyone couldn't help but feel a chill in their hearts.
There is a muddy dirt road under your feet. If you step into it without paying attention, you may fall to the ground.
The fields along the road were soaked in water, and it was clear that the people would not have an easy time this year.
After walking for half the morning, it felt like I had walked less than I normally would in an hour.
Occasionally, you can see groups of people carrying bags, coming from all directions and going in different directions, bringing their families with them in search of a way out.
At noon, everyone found a flat place to rest.
Just as lunch was cooked, a lot of refugees suddenly appeared from nowhere.
Seeing this group of people and the officers who brought them with them, no one dared to step forward.
However, looking at the gurgling rice porridge, these people licked their lips in hunger. Some people even picked up wild vegetables from the roadside and chewed and swallowed them.
There was a child crying loudly, and the elders couldn't bear it, so they suppressed their fear and came forward to ask for some rice soup.
Liang He and his men had just left Zhencheng, and they still had plenty of food.
But he still hesitated.
If this precedent is set, will others give it to us?
"Sir, please, my baby is only ten days old and his mother starved to death. I, an old woman, kowtow to you."
As she said this, the child’s grandmother kowtowed several times.
Chang Wu is a young man with a soft heart and cannot bear to see such a scene.
He picked up his rice porridge and said, "Boss, I won't eat lunch. Give it to this child."
Liang He didn't have time to stop him, and probably didn't want to stop him either.
After all, the little baby looked very skinny, with only a layer of skin covering his tiny bones.
It makes people feel pity.
The old woman was so excited that she wiped away her tears. Her clothes were tattered and her hair was messy. She didn't care to take care of herself at all.
The child's delicate little mouth kept sucking, and it was unknown how long he had been hungry, as if he was tireless.
But the old woman didn't dare to feed her lovely grandson anymore.
I was afraid that he wouldn’t be able to digest it and get an upset stomach.
Liang He asked her to eat something to fill her stomach, and asked:
"Old man, where did you come from? Didn't the court release grain?"
Speaking of this, the old woman's weathered eyes filled with tears. She hugged her only relative tightly in her arms, her voice choked with sobs: "It's just a small village in Anzhou Prefecture. I'm afraid you haven't even heard of it. We have waited for half a month, but haven't seen a single grain of rice."
If there is relief from the imperial court, who would want to leave their hometown?
Next, Liang He asked about the situation in other places, which was more serious than he had imagined.
They stayed in Zhencheng for nearly a month, and when the heavy rain came, Zhencheng was still safe, but other places were affected.
When Zhencheng was flooded, these people certainly would not think of going there and could only continue to flee north.
Zhu Mingqing was also listening nearby, his heart pounding.
It now appears that many towns have been killed.
We are still some distance away from the city gate, and the road may not be peaceful.
Tsk, life was so hard for ordinary people in ancient times.
Once natural disasters or man-made disasters occur, even survival becomes a problem.
So, since she has a small world spirit and an immortal palace, can she do her part to help these people?
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