Wu Niang appears here, probably because she is rushing to Kyoto to look for the Changfang family.
The group hurried down the city wall and returned to their residence.
The atmosphere in the hall was eerily quiet and extremely depressing.
Wei Mingzhang and Wei Mingxiu exchanged a glance and sighed, "Let someone let Wu Niang and the others in. We won't be showing up for the next few days."
The younger generations below nodded absentmindedly.
I really don't have the courage to face it.
Only Wei Xu seemed to be hesitant to speak, wanting to say something but not being able to open his mouth.
Outside the city.
Chang Ying quickly returned to their temporary camp.
"My lady, the city gates are open," Chang Ying said hesitantly, "but I'm afraid there's a trick."
Those people refused to give in at first. After a long time of persuasion, they just covered their mouths and said they would not let them in.
But within a few breaths, his attitude suddenly changed.
It's really worrying.
They were unfamiliar with the place and who knew if there would be an ambush.
Perhaps the city gates had not been opened before because they were setting up an ambush to rob food and kill people.
Wei Xiyin also felt strange when she heard this. The attitude before and after was so different. What was the reason that made the people inside suddenly change their minds?
"Yes, it's better to be cautious."
She nodded and gave another instruction, "First, have the Cheng brothers take the explosives and lead their troops in to take a look."
Brothers Cheng Xiu and Cheng Qing clasped their fists and accepted the order, leading two hundred soldiers into the city.
The streets in the city were very quiet. There was only a group of militiamen standing guard at the city gate, feeling uneasy. There were not many of them, and a rough glance showed that there were about fifty of them.
"The leader said that he would lend you the newly built houses in the west of the city for temporary residence."
The person who spoke was named Dashan.
The name suits the person, he is tall and strong, like a mountain.
He looked at the equipment of his troops with envy. The spear tips were bright and sharp, shining with a cold light. The equipment the troops wore, including the snow-proof suits on the outside, looked like they were specially tailored.
Lingqiu County has nothing except food.
Although this sounds harsh, it is true.
The leader and others arrived in Lingqiu County in the summer.
Lingqiu is a small county with a small population, and very few people survived.
The survivors were like a pile of scattered sand, hiding in safe places everywhere. Even in the summer when there was a shortage of water and food, they only thought about how to survive and had no intention of clearing Lingqiu.
Until the leader and his men arrived, leading everyone to clean up the county, find water and food, and clear out the surrounding monsters...
Dashan admired the leader very much. He and his group helped the elderly and children without expecting anything in return. Even when food was most scarce, they never thought of giving up on anyone.
Dashan didn't know why he took in the group of people outside the city, but he always obeyed orders.
He added, "The houses west of the city have all been renovated, and the people inside have all moved out. The commander said he won't accept your food."
Cheng Xiu didn't respond, but after hearing what he said, she became even more alert.
No food harvest?
So what do you want to do?
He looked around the city with a wary look, fearing that a group of people would rush out and surround them at the next moment.
The same is true for the followers.
Seeing this, Dashan sneered and then pursed his lips.
Your kindness is really taken for granted.
Even with such sophisticated equipment, he was more cautious than them.
He is not destroying his own prestige but boosting the morale of others.
There are over a thousand people in Lingqiu City, and half of them are old, weak, sick and disabled. It is estimated that the two hundred of them can defeat the thousand people in the city...
Dashan led them to the west of the city and then left angrily.
Because the leader said they would not cause any trouble, the militia did not even leave a single person behind.
Cheng Xiu and Cheng Qing immediately began a careful survey after arriving in the west of the city.
Confirm that there is indeed no ambush in the city.
The two brothers entered a courtyard.
The mansion originally had four courtyards, and the rows of houses were converted into large bunk beds. The bonfire in the center of the house was still burning, proving that Dashan was not lying and that people had just moved out.
The guards searched several nearby houses and found that all the people had moved out.
Cheng Xiu and Cheng Qing did not delay any longer and went out of the city to report to the girl.
Wei Xiyin pondered and said, "If that's the case, then let's go in and live there first, and find a chance to investigate the other party's background."
It would make sense if they were let in just for food, but now they don’t even want food.
What are you seeking?
Wei Xiyin led the team into the city with supplies, leaving behind a hundred guards to clean up the camp.
She narrowed her eyes slightly and looked at the scenery in the county town as she walked.
The snow was white, and the roofs and the ground were all covered in white. There were messy footprints printed in the snow on the streets, and it was impossible to tell who left them.
Except for a team of militiamen guarding the city gate, there was not a single living person to be seen in the snowy county town. It was extremely quiet everywhere.
The group turned left and arrived at the west of the city.
Cheng Xiu introduced: "My subordinates have checked several neighboring mansions nearby. No one is there. They should be left for us."
Wei Xiyin followed the guards in, nodding as she walked. "It's getting dark now, let's settle down first. I'll send someone to deliver the letter tomorrow. I have to thank them in person."
The whole house was turned into a large bunk bed, except for the inner room of the main house which was not renovated.
The main house is naturally for girls.
Seeing this, Fang Niang hurriedly called on her sisters to move the girl's things in and help make the bed.
Dong Zhiyao and Gong Chun lived in the left wing, while Wei Lang and Chang Ying lived on the right.
After such a long and tiring journey, I can finally have a few days of rest.
Upon seeing this, Chang Ying left the outer courtyard of the mansion where the girl lived to the female army, and arranged for his men to live in the mansions on the left and right sides respectively.
The nearby houses are adjacent to each other, separated only by a wall.
Chang Ying was very cautious. He was afraid that he would be attacked by others if he was not careful when carrying so many supplies when he went out. So as soon as he settled down, he immediately arranged for his men to take turns on duty and patrol the nearby area.
The night passed peacefully.
The next morning.
Cheng Xiu followed the girl's instructions and went to the city gate to ask Dashan, "Our boss wants to thank your leader in person. Can you please help pass on the message?"
Dashan looked strange and said in a muffled voice, "The leader is ill and refuses to see guests."
Cheng Xiu was stunned. What a coincidence?
"Then who's in charge in the city now?" Cheng Xiu asked. "Brother, don't misunderstand me. We've had a hard time traveling, and it's rare for us to meet such kind people who have taken us in. My master is grateful and just wants to meet them in person."
Dashan continued in a muffled voice: "No one is in charge. They are all sick."
Cheng Xiu: “…”
Helpless, he could only turn back and reply.
"Are you all sick? What a coincidence?" Wei Xiyin was having breakfast with everyone and looked up when she heard that.
Sitting at the table were Dong Zhiyao, Gong Chun, Wei Lang and Chang Ying.
Wei Lang was very greedy after having a meal of cured meat yesterday.
I can't stop thinking about it. Last night I even dreamed about it and was smacking my lips and saying it was delicious.
Wei Xiyin felt very sad when she heard the report from the guard. Her husband, who was dressed in fine clothes and fed with delicious food, was so obsessed with eating bacon, so she cut a small piece of bacon to make porridge in the morning.
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