Is the news true?
He asked coldly, and Ye Shan quickly nodded, "It's already caused an uproar in Kyoto, and it'll probably get here in three to five days."
Young Master Ye suddenly stood up and ordered, "Pack your things and set off for the capital immediately."
Ye Shan pulled Dongmei, who was still unaware of the situation, and immediately went to prepare.
Everyone in the Li family was completely bewildered. Old Mrs. Li asked.
"Young Master Ye, are you heading back? Wait a moment. We've smoked a few rabbits and some dried goods at home. We'll pack them up and take them with us."
Tao Hongying and Zhao Yuru also quickly got up, but Young Master Ye raised his hand and pressed them down.
"Auntie, please disperse the children, I have something to say."
Seeing that he looked unwell, Old Lady Li quickly called Zhao Yuru to take Jia'an and Jiaxi out.
When it was Jiayin's turn, she clung to her grandmother's neck and refused to leave.
For a moment, only the adults from the Li family and Doctor Zhang were left in the room.
Young Master Ye then said, "The northern barbarian army of 100,000 has suddenly invaded, breached the border, and is marching towards the capital."
The imperial court was discussing moving the capital to Weizhou, relying on the natural barrier of the Jinsha River to defend against enemies.
Your family should make preparations quickly and head south to Weizhou Prefecture to find me.
I will arrange accommodation for you!
We must leave as soon as possible, the sooner the better!
These words were like thunderclaps, ringing in everyone's ears and leaving them stunned.
The border has fallen, and 100,000 barbarians are about to march on the capital?
Junyang County is only 300 li away from the capital. Wouldn't the barbarian cavalry arrive in the blink of an eye?
Grandma Li's legs went weak, and she fell down, almost dropping Jiayin.
Young Master Ye reached out and hugged Jiayin tightly.
Jiayin hugged his neck tightly, as if that would ease her anxiety.
They had clearly fled from the northern frontier to Kyoto, where they had a house and land and had settled down.
Although there are some terrible relatives, the villagers are easy to get along with and are generally kind and loyal.
What a wonderful thing it would be to live a peaceful and happy life in such a place.
Why, all of this was suddenly shattered!
The capital of the nation was being moved south! Even emperors and nobles were fleeing for their lives!
What a joke!
Young Master Ye felt the little body trembling in his arms. Looking down, he saw that Jiayin's little fists were clenched tightly and her face was flushed.
For some reason, he knew that the child was extremely angry.
I am furious that the Tianwu Dynasty is so weak and cowardly!
"Our Tianwu has suffered from disasters year after year, and there is constant infighting in the court. We can't even guarantee the military rations on the border. How can the border troops resist the barbarian cavalry when they are starving?"
But rest assured, the natural barrier of the Jinsha River will surely stop the barbarians.
You must set off as soon as possible and head towards Weizhou Prefecture.
As he spoke, he took out a waist tag from his pocket and placed it in Jiayin's hand.
“This is my token. When you arrive in Weizhou Prefecture, find the Xinting Marquis’s residence and present this token. Even if I am not here, someone will make arrangements for you.”
Jiayin gripped the token tightly, finally feeling a little more at ease.
She is not afraid of long journeys or numerous difficulties, but she is afraid of no end.
With this token, and remembering the life-saving grace, Young Master Ye would not act like the Liu family did back then.
Old Mrs. Li and the others clearly had also thought of this, and they breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Everyone wanted to prepare things for Young Master Ye, but he refused them all.
Since we'll be traveling day and night, the less we carry, the better.
But just before leaving, Dr. Zhang changed his mind.
“My old arms and legs can’t take this much. You all go, I’ll stay here and go to Weizhou Prefecture with the Li family.”
The Li family was overjoyed, after all, with a miracle doctor accompanying them on their journey, they no longer needed to fear illness or injury.
They all looked at Young Master Ye, worried that his illness might relapse without the divine physician by his side.
Young Master Ye agreed without hesitation.
"Alright, let's meet at Weizhou. From here, head south, and if we travel quickly, a month should be enough."
The Li family quickly expressed their gratitude, and Jiayin suddenly struggled to get a hug from Young Master Ye.
Grandma Li thought her granddaughter was throwing a tantrum and wanted to coax her.
Young Master Ye had already taken Jiayin over. Jiayin hugged him tightly and kissed him on the cheek as a way of thanking him.
Young Master Ye smiled and patted her on the back.
"Fu Niu, stay with your family and be well. We'll meet again someday."
Jiayin nodded and turned back into her grandmother's arms.
Young Master Ye glanced deeply at the Li family courtyard, then spurred his horse and, with Dongmei and Yeshan in tow, quickly disappeared from sight.
The Li family members stood in front of the door, feeling somewhat empty, but mostly bewildered.
After the family entered the house, they remained silent for a long time.
Li Laosan really couldn't bear to leave this family, he said softly.
"Mother, shouldn't we wait a little longer? What if the barbarians are stopped in Kyoto..."
Li Lao Er sighed, "Third brother, don't think about it anymore. If we could have stopped it, we wouldn't have moved the capital. The emperor is about to flee, and if we stay, we'll just be feeding the barbarians with our lives."
Li Laosi nodded, "We have to go! It's not just because of the barbarians; if we leave too late, the roads will be full of refugees fleeing south, making it even more dangerous."
Tao Hongying wanted to speak, but before she could open her mouth, tears were already streaming down her face.
Zhao Yuru tried to persuade her, but in the end she hugged her sister-in-law and burst into tears.
They endured so much hardship and suffering on their journey from the borderlands.
No one wants to experience that kind of displacement and hardship a second time.
But in just one year, only one year, the family had a house and land.
The children went to school and worked as镖师 (bodyguards/couriers), while the adults worked in the kitchen, farmed, and chopped firewood.
Like swallows carrying mud, they have built this little home so beautifully.
Suddenly, everything is going to be shattered again.
Once again, they were like stray dogs, fleeing in panic...
"Waaah, I can't bear to part with it!"
"I'm heartbroken too. Our perfectly good home, sob, it's all gone now."
Grandma Li was also pale, but fortunately she was still holding Jiayin in her arms.
"grandmother!"
Grandma Li regained some strength from her granddaughter's voice. She took a deep breath and straightened her back.
"At this point, fear is useless. Living in chaotic times, it's good enough to just survive."
If we can move here from beyond the Great Wall, we will definitely be able to reach Weizhou safely.
"Not for anything else, but for the children's sake, we have to pull ourselves together."
Li Lao Er and his brothers quickly agreed, "Mother is right, there's no time for tears."
We need to plan ahead. It's over 1,400 li (approximately 700 kilometers), and the journey will take at least a month. We must be well-prepared!
A mother's strength is boundless. Tao Hongying and Zhao Yuru wiped away their tears as they spoke of their child. "Mom, shall we start packing our bags now?"
"Second brother, get some paper and pen! Let's all think about what to do, so we don't forget anything and end up getting hurt on the way."
Old Mrs. Li instructed her son, Li Lao Er, who immediately took out paper and pen, and the group worked together to make a list.
The first thing to do was to bring Jiaren back, and the second thing was to harvest the crops and make sure the family had enough food.
The third thing is to inform the village chief and the old men next door, and remind the villagers to make preparations as early as possible without making a fuss.
Fourthly, pack your belongings: food, drink, clothing, self-defense, and protection from rain and snow—you need to be well-prepared for the journey…
Three incompetent generals are no match for one Zhuge Liang.
Everyone spoke their minds, and it took a full half hour to reach a conclusion.
Then came the division of labor, with each person having a specific task to be responsible for.
Jiayin listened from the side, feeling she had already handled things quite well, and then her mind wandered, lost in thought.
Two updates so far, and another one around 5 PM.
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