"That's great, Brother Yun. You are really thoughtful." Li Xiucai said.
"Then let's rest here. I just took a look outside and most of the refugees in the square are not sleeping. I guess we have to wait for a while." Hunter Zhang also said.
"When Yiyi and I arrived at the city gate, the people sent by the wealthy families to distribute porridge were about to return to the city. I overheard the refugees in the square outside the city talking about how the porridge distributed by several wealthy families today was too clear, with too little food in it. Many refugees were loudly cursing the wealthy families in the capital, saying that the wealthy families even bullied the refugees. Some refugees also complained that the porridge distributed was getting less and less, and many refugees didn't get any.
The refugees cursed so loudly that the soldiers heard them and beat up the leading figures, causing them to slowly disperse. "I feel like if this continues, the city gate won't be safe for much longer. Before you two came, officer Xiaobai came secretly and told us to wait until it was completely dark before leaving. By then, with the moonlight, we'd be able to see the road clearly even without torches. He told me to have someone tell the village chief to bring more people and surround the car. Otherwise, it would be easy for the refugees to rob us," said Yun the Butcher.
"I just saw Yun Hai come back and asked him to run again to tell the village chief about what happened at the city gate." Yun the Butcher said in a low voice. Fortunately, there was no one at the city gate at the moment, so it was okay to speak in a low voice.
"Brother Yun, is the situation so serious now? I was thinking that if there was more grain in the porridge, the people in our Yunjia Village could save their own grain after receiving the porridge." Hunter Zhang approached Butcher Yun and asked in a low voice.
"I didn't expect things to be so serious. I guess it's the refugees who arrived much earlier than us. They came earlier and have been receiving porridge the longest, so they know the changes in this porridge best. They used to be able to barely survive by relying on this porridge. Now, not only is the quantity of this porridge less, but the porridge is also getting clearer and clearer, and more and more refugees are gathering. Everyone is afraid that they will not be able to get porridge and will starve to death. So, there is a commotion today." Yun the butcher asked Li Xiucai to come closer and spoke in a low voice.
"What Brother Yun said makes sense. Previously, when there were fewer refugees, the porridge provided by the wealthy was thicker. It wasn't possible for the refugees to eat their fill, but they could still survive. Now, with so many refugees, the porridge provided by the wealthy has changed so drastically that everyone is panicking, afraid of starving to death. They're probably causing trouble today in an effort to get the wealthy to increase the amount of porridge they provide and make it as thick as before."
"However, we've been in the city all day, and we're all familiar with the situation there. I estimate tomorrow will be similar to today, with not much change." Li Xiucai continued his analysis.
"Yes, the food and water in the city are fixed, and they are definitely not enough to feed the refugees outside the city." said Zhang the hunter.
"Dad, the peace at the city gate won't last long. We must leave as soon as possible tomorrow morning. The farther away, the safer. Dad, when we go back at night and wait until the refugees are asleep, ask the village chief to distribute the things we purchased today to everyone." Yun Yiyi said.
"Okay, Yiyi, don't worry. I will tell the village chief secretly after we leave the city." Butcher Yun said, touching Yun Yiyi's head.
"Tell everyone not to make a fuss and not to make a big noise. Be sure not to attract the attention of the refugees in the square outside the city. The village chief must secretly emphasize this matter to the villagers." Li Xiucai added.
"Yes, when we leave the city, the refugees will see that our car is full of things. Even if they can't see clearly what is in it, I estimate that there will be many refugees who will have ideas about us." said Zhang the Hunter.
"As long as they don't take action tonight, we will set off early tomorrow morning before dawn. Don't eat breakfast until we are far away from here. This way, when the refugees in the square wake up tomorrow morning, they won't be able to find us." said Yun the Butcher.
"Yes, I guess no one would have thought that we would leave early tomorrow morning," said Li Xiucai.
"Let's go to bed early tonight and get up late to divide the things." said Zhang the hunter.
"Uncle Li, do you know where to go after we leave? If you know the route, I suggest that we set off immediately after the village chief distributes the things. There is a moon now, and we can see the road clearly. When we are far away from here, the sky will be bright and the temperature will rise, and we can eat and rest. I always feel that it is too dangerous to stay here." Yun Yiyi looked at Li Xiucai and asked.
"I have the route map. My teacher gave me a copy when he left. However, if we leave tonight, we won't be able to rest well tonight. However, I think what Yiyi said makes sense. Brother Zhang, Brother Yun, what do you think of Yiyi's proposal?" Li Xiucai looked at Yun the Butcher and Zhang the Hunter, waiting for their answer.
"Okay, I think what Yiyi said is feasible. If we divide things in the middle of the night, even if the noise is small, it will be noticed by someone with ulterior motives. It's better to leave directly after dividing. Besides, I guess they only dare to monitor us from a distance, and they can't see clearly what we have divided." Hunter Zhang said after thinking for a while.
"I thought about it, and Yiyi's method is indeed feasible. Late at night, when everyone is asleep, most people are sleepy. After all, there are only a few people who can monitor us. Let's assume the worst-case scenario: if the people monitoring us discover we've left, even if they catch up, their numbers aren't large, and the people of Yunjia Village are capable of resisting.
"But we left too late, and I'm afraid someone might dare to rob us openly tomorrow. The soldiers at the city gate are limited in number, and they can't suppress too many refugees. "Right now, the refugees still have hope, so they're afraid of the soldiers. If that hope is truly lost, these soldiers at the city gate will be no match for the refugees." "Butcher Yun also explained carefully to everyone.
"Yes, that's the truth." Li Xiucai and Zhang the Hunter both agreed with what Yun the Butcher said.
"You guys wait here for a moment. I'll go ask Officer Xiaobai how long it will take us to get out. By the way, I'll also ask if the village chief has brought people here. Please help me keep an eye on Yiyi and the donkey cart." Yun the butcher instructed.
"You go ahead, Brother Yun. Brother Zhang and I will take good care of Yiyi and the donkey cart." Li Xiucai said.
"Okay, then I'll go first. Yiyi, don't be naughty. Listen to your Uncle Li and Uncle Zhang. Dad will be back soon." Butcher Yun touched Yun Yiyi's head and instructed.
"I understand, Dad. I will be obedient. You can go and find out." Yun Yiyi said seriously to Yun the Butcher with a stern face.
"Haha, look at your little face, it's almost wrinkled into a bitter melon. Daddy's little Yiyi is the most sensible, and Daddy definitely believes in you." Yun the Butcher said with a smile.
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