Chapter 228 The Last Guardian
The government distributed grain, and the villagers of Liuxia Village who worked in the coal yard earned five times as much as others, and received a full dou of grain.
This bucket of grain, together with the cabbage, spinach and radishes they grew, could allow a family of five to survive for a month if they lived frugally.
And the government said there will be more next month.
The coal yard also needs to recruit more people.
Liuxia Village is too small, so a large area was opened up at the foot of the mountain.
The people of Liangzhou City were enthusiastic and their faces were filled with smiles.
Bai Yi discovered that the best way to win people's hearts was not to publicize how much he shared the joys and sorrows with the people, as that was only a momentary emotion.
The best way is to give him a piece of cake, a hope that he can touch and see.
There is the sun ahead, who wouldn’t chase the light?
Ding San was right. He had not learned enough. He only learned how to draw a cake but could not make it.
But Sang Ning not only paints the pie, but also makes it.
She asked him to send people to the other side of the snow-capped peaks and the other side of the South Seas to look for plant seeds they had never seen before.
She said that once those seeds were found, the people of Liangzhou and Dongyang would never go hungry again.
"Sir, we need the Emperor's consent before we can send anyone out, right? We need a clearance document."
"Yeah!" Bai Yi sighed.
But now the emperor can't be relied upon at all.
He was unwilling, but he had no other choice but to carefully store the drawings drawn by Sang Ning in a box and lock it up.
Wait for the opportunity.
"Is Rong Kun well yet? Everything is on my shoulders, and I want to get sick too!"
"Oh, sir, please don't say that. The pharmacy has been very busy lately with many sick people."
"Not many people get sick at this time of year."
That's true.
"Let's go see Rong Kun."
"Sir, there's no need to check. I just came over there and he's fine."
Wearing his unchanging black cloak, Mr. Hong, who was as tall as a man, walked in.
He took off his hat, revealing a face that was slightly whiter than everyone else's.
"Then we save a trip." Ding San said with a smile.
Bai Yi was also relieved.
"I have checked all the buildings and brothels, and found nothing suspicious." Mr. Hong skillfully picked up a teacup.
If we talk about the person Bai Yi trusts the most, the first one is Ding San, who was chosen for him by his uncle.
The second one is Mr. Hong.
That was his first day in office in Liangzhou. He rescued her from being chased by people from a brothel. Since then, she has been working for him silently.
Six years passed in a flash, and she celebrated Double Tenth Day since she was fifteen.
Accompany him to gain a foothold in Liangzhou and help him through the three years of famine.
Real brotherhood.
"I got a bottle of good wine, let's drink some!"
Mr. Hong took out a wine jug from his arms, poured three cups and gave them to the two men.
Bai Yi and Ding San took it, sniffed it, and took a sip: "It's really a good wine! It's so fragrant and rich. Where did you get it?"
"The holy capital of Western Liao, Kortai, the royal court and imperial wine."
"Wow~ This is an exaggeration!" Ding San grinned and was about to laugh, but suddenly he felt dizzy.
No way? Is this alcohol that strong?
My eyes started to blur.
In a daze, I saw Master Hong holding the fallen adult in his arms.
"What are you doing?" Ding San wanted to pick up Bai Yi, but found that he had no strength to stand up.
Bai Yi raised his head with great effort, his eyes trembling.
"you……"
"Yes, it's fake. The story of me being nearly beaten to death is fake. The story of my dead father and brother is fake. Have you heard of the Terminator?
It started in Jiazi and ended in Guiyou. It took ten years to destroy Dongyang. This was the ambition set by my father, King Borchi. I was one of the first terminators.
Dongyang State is about to be destroyed, and everything is about to end..."
…
"My lord—urgent report from Yangguan, Western Liao is attacking, General Su has assembled his troops to support!"
Can’t, can’t go, can’t go…
Bai Yi couldn't make a sound, and could only helplessly listen to Master Hong say to the messenger:
"Since you are exhausted and unconscious, I will take care of everything for now. Please arrange everything quickly. The people should gather food and supplies to support General Su!"
"Yes, Master Hong!"
Bai Yi shed tears of regret.
She is given too many privileges!
…
At the city gate, neatly-organized soldiers rushed out like a tide, with bright red flags fluttering.
The earth was shaking, and the people lined up on both sides of the road, holding the porridge they had saved to see them off, with fear on their faces.
"There's going to be another war."
"General Su must win!"
Everyone is praying silently in their heart.
Su Huiye's face was full of solemnity. He went up to the city wall and delivered his final oath.
He went down the city wall again and mounted his horse.
"Su Huiye!" A woman ran over.
The reins were suddenly pulled, and the horse under his crotch leaped up, and both the man and the horse almost stood upright.
Su Huiye turned around, the tenderness in his eyes flashed away, and then became indifferent.
"Su Huiye, you haven't signed the marriage certificate yet."
Xiaofang held a piece of paper, took out the prepared ink, tilted her head, and handed it to Su Huiye who was standing upright.
"I won't sign it."
"You agreed on it. You agreed on it with my dad." Xiaofang opened her eyes wide and raised her hands stubbornly.
"It's just a casual talk. We haven't hired a matchmaker yet, so nothing counts."
"How can you say that casually? You are a general! Your word is your bond. You don't need a matchmaker." Xiaofang's voice was choked with sobs.
Su Huiye's hands holding the reins were shaking slightly.
Xiaofang suddenly turned around and shouted, "Fellow citizens of Liangzhou City, today you must bear witness for me. I am Su Huiye's lover. He is a great general, and I cannot abandon him!"
"You... stop talking nonsense!" Su Huiye yelled.
"This general has nothing against you. If this general does anything untoward to you, I will be struck by lightning!"
This was the first time he spoke harshly to her, but it was his last act of protection.
The paper in Xiaofang's hand was blown away by the wind.
She raised her head, looked at the man in armor, standing tall and proud, and regretted not nodding earlier.
If we had gotten married earlier, maybe I would have his child in my belly now.
She really regrets it!
"Go back, if I..." Su Huiye didn't say it.
Don't give her hope anymore. This time, I'm afraid she really won't be able to come back.
"Aren't you going to stay with your relatives? Leave now!"
Su Huiye couldn't help but remind him, and then he rode out of the city gate.
"Su Huiye! I'm waiting for you to come back and marry me in Liangzhou—"
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