Chapter 384 You Are Careful
Early the next morning, they had a simple meal and set off. Starting from Yi County, passing Beizhen, they entered Wuliu County of Liaodong County.
At noon, everyone felt tired after walking all morning.
"Look, our Liaodong County is ahead."
Everyone looked up and saw the twice-wide official road. Some people cheered happily, "Wow, Liaodong County really looks different."
"Let's go, everyone speed up!"
After entering the territory of Liaodong County, Xue Xu consulted with Lu Desheng and ordered the large army to rest and have lunch on the spot.
Everyone was hungry, so they started cooking in an open space on the side of the official road near the Wuliu Tea House.
The kitchen of Wuliu Tea House has been providing them with hot water.
The sign of the Liaodong Chamber of Commerce's Wuliu Tea Shop is still fluttering in the wind today.
Someone noticed this and curiously asked Liu Erxi and the others, "Is this Wuliu Tea Shop also owned by the Liaodong Chamber of Commerce?"
"Yes, we have tea shops in every county of Liaodong County." And they are all opened at the entrances of major roads.
After lunch, they continued on their way.
Lü Desheng and his men left the main force. Before leaving, he told everyone that he would go back to Houcheng to have the government officials prepare and make arrangements for the next stage of resettlement.
Everyone expressed understanding and anticipation.
Walking on the spacious official road of Liaodong County, countless refugees from the south were still in a daze. Have they really come to Liaodong County?
Some people couldn't help but sigh. Nandi and Liaodong County were more than 3,000 miles apart, and they really left their homeland.
However, even in the face of an unknown future, no one is too hesitant.
Firstly, they discovered that the people in Liaodong County were really friendly.
Secondly, Lu Desheng’s performance yesterday gave them confidence.
What people fear most is comparison. When the prefect of Liaodong County is compared with the prefect of Nandi, the difference is obvious.
Before, as ordinary people in the south, when they suffered a disaster, the government only gave them some thin porridge to keep them from starving to death, and only started to resettle the victims after a month.
But now, they are not yet the citizens of Liaodong County. After hearing that they were stopped, Lord Lu came in person to negotiate with the prefect and governor of Liaoxi County.
I can only say that Lu Desheng's performance yesterday was really impressive.
When the large army had just passed through Wuliu County and Liaoyang County and was about to reach Wangping County, Guo Chunsheng hurried over with a group of people.
"Dear friends who have come from afar, my name is Guo Chunsheng. I and the people behind me are arranged by Lord Lu to help you settle in." He hurried here to avoid everyone rushing into Houcheng.
"Aren't we going to Houcheng?"
"Yes, don't we need to escort these grains to Houcheng?"
Xue Xu was at a loss for words when he heard this. "No need. All the bandits in Liaodong County have been eliminated. The grain transport team doesn't need too many guards and is safe."
After Xue Xu finished speaking, Guo Chunsheng continued, "Lord Lu understands that you have come a long way and asked me to come and accommodate you. We don't have to wait until we reach Houcheng to make arrangements."
Everyone felt a little disappointed when they heard this. "Master Guo, how do you want us to be accommodated?"
Guo Chunsheng said, "It's like this. First, we divide you into two categories: those who are willing to stay in Liaodong County and those who are unwilling. Those who are willing to stay in Liaodong County, you can form a team and send a representative to draw lots. We have eighteen counties in Liaodong County, and you will settle in whichever county you are drawn."
"Oh, that's good." It's fair when it comes to luck.
"But our family wants to go to Houcheng."
"Nonsense, who doesn't want to settle down in Houcheng?"
"Then I wish you good luck in drawing lots and staying in Houcheng. Actually, it doesn't matter if you don't. We have good places in other parts of Liaodong County too." Guo Chunsheng said with a smile, "Do you have any questions? If not, then let's get started."
Everyone said in unison, "Let's get started!"
Guo Chunsheng: "Okay, now, those who are willing to stay in Liaodong County, stand on the left. Those who haven't decided whether to stay in Liaodong County, or have already decided not to stay, stand on the right."
While waiting in line, they were all chatting.
"It's a fair method. I just hope my hands are good and touch a good place."
"I sent my youngest son to draw lots. This little guy has always had good luck."
"Lord Lu is quite kind. If our family draws lots and gets to Wangping County, we won't have to walk such a long distance."
Taking advantage of Guo Chunsheng's busy time, Xue Xu said hello to everyone and left with his people.
Next was Liu Erxi. He wanted to transport the grain back to Houcheng, but seeing the uneasy look of the refugees in the south, he left dozens of guards from the Liaodong Chamber of Commerce to assist Guo Chunsheng.
With the familiar members of the Liaodong Chamber of Commerce around, the refugees in the south did feel much more at ease.
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After Xue Xu returned to Liaodong County, he took Alice and several other tribesmen and headed straight to Pingguo County.
Xue Xu went to see Lu Songli first.
Lu Songli couldn't help but ask about his clan's situation.
Xue Xu replied "Everything is fine", and then mentioned the tribesmen he brought with him, especially Alice. He told Lu Songli that Alice's skills had been certified by Qin Sheng.
Hearing that Xue Xu had specially found a female guard for her, Lu Songli smiled and said to him, "You are thoughtful."
"Would the Sixth Madam like to meet them?"
"I have to meet her." Lu Songli knew that Xue Xu brought his tribesmen from thousands of miles away definitely for their development, and he brought them to see her to get her approval.
Xue Xu was very capable, so the tribesmen he was willing to bring out must have unique abilities. She had to give him this little bit of face.
"But don't be busy now, let them eat something and rest for a while, see you later."
Xue Xu grinned, "Okay, then I'll bring them to see you later."
Lu Songli nodded slightly and pointed to the side, "Mr. Xue, here is the information and intelligence summary from Nanyang, take a look."
"Okay." Xue Xu walked over, picked up the information and started reading.
Half an hour later, he looked surprised. Madam Qin Liu was so powerful. The matter in the South had just ended, and she had set up such a big plan in Nanyang?
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