"Uncle, there's no need to be like this. This is our fate. Everyone encounters difficulties sometimes." Hunter Xin waved his hand and said.
He and Dazhuzi did not delay. They took the axe and spent some time tying a stretcher, then lifted Lin Feng and left. They had to catch up with the people in front as soon as possible.
There are five people in Xin the Hunter's family, namely his parents, wife, and a ten-year-old daughter. Dazhuzi has not yet started a family, and he only has a mother and a twelve-year-old younger brother.
The city lord led the way with his army, followed by tens of thousands of hungry people. Wherever they passed, there was no grass growing, and even the bark of the trees was peeled off and eaten.
The city lord is not a good official. He only cares about himself and those close to him, and treats the people like garbage that can be discarded at any time.
"The Jiang guy is not a good guy. He exploited the people when he was in Jingwei City. I really want to kill him with a knife." Dazhuzi has a bad temper. He muttered as he walked.
"Shh! Shut up! Do you want to kill yourself?" Hunter Xin glared at him.
"That's how it is!" Dazhuzi was still unconvinced.
Hunter Xin quickly said, "Butcher Jiang isn't called that for nothing. He ruled Jingwei City with an iron fist, killing people without mercy, and taking no human life. He's a true local tyrant. You know that, so don't say such things again."
Dazhuzi curled his lips. It seemed that Jingwei City had been punished by heaven. Even God couldn't stand it anymore, but why did he have to implicate common people like us?
The atmosphere along the way was very bad. Hungry people didn't want to talk. They were so hungry that they started eating grass and stuffing everything into their mouths. However, Lin Feng and his group who fell behind were still doing okay, at least they had red wolf jerky to chew.
In fact, Lin Feng also wanted to give some food like steamed buns to the two hunter families, but he was afraid that he could not explain the origin of the food, and he was also afraid that these people were not good at keeping secrets, and it would be bad if outsiders found out, so the family could only bear not to eat it.
After walking and stopping, everyone looked dazed. Two days later, they finally arrived at the Fire Scale Stone Mine. Lin Feng couldn't help but feel a little eager. To open the second floor of Linglong Tower, a large amount of Fire Scale Stone was needed. Could there be any here?
"No, I can't let my family get into trouble just for the Fire Scale Stone."
The production of Fire Scale Stone is low and it is very valuable, so it must be heavily guarded. We cannot take this risk.
The Huolin Stone Mine is directly under the jurisdiction of the imperial court, and local officials have no right to interfere, not even the city lord of Jingwei City. The garrison commander who manages the mine is of the same rank as the city lord, and even the fat city lord has to get permission to enter.
Because the terrain here is dangerous and easy to defend but difficult to attack, it is also the storage place for the court's war supplies. However, to mobilize the supplies here, documents from the court's Ministry of War are required.
City Lord Jiang boasted and deceived the head of the Lin family. He led his army into the mine, leaving tens of thousands of people crying for their parents outside the fortifications.
"City Lord Jiang, you can't just ignore our lives!"
"Give us some food, we are starving."
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The people shouted at the top of their lungs, but after City Lord Jiang went in, he never showed up again, leaving the people crying for food.
"Maybe he's enjoying good food and wine now."
The head of the Lin family was in tears at this time. The previous promise was like a fart. Without food in their stomachs, they really couldn't walk anymore. They really wanted to crash into the fire lin stone mine and die.
"The general has ordered that the mine needs miners. There is no wage. If you are willing to work, you can be provided with two meals a day."
A messenger soldier announced loudly from the outer wall of the fortification.
"I, I can work."
"I can do that too. Just give me a black rice cake."
"Let us in! Our whole family can do the work."
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When they heard that they could have food, these hungry people didn't care about anything else. Their stomach was the most important thing now. Without food, they couldn't go anywhere.
The messenger shouted, "Stop arguing! It's not up to you to decide whether or not to work. Wait aside. The craftsman will go out to select the miners. The selected miners can bring their families in. I'm reminding you that anyone who dares to disrupt the work will be executed without mercy."
The people all expressed their obedience and waited quietly for the person to come and select them.
After a while, a team of fully armed and armored warriors walked out of the fortifications.
There were also dozens of artisan officers following, and the leader of the armored warriors ordered the people to line up, and then come forward one by one to be selected by the artisan officers.
The craftsman officials pried open the people's teeth to check, pinched their muscles, and looked at their legs and feet, just like selecting livestock. Those who were qualified could wait with their families on the side, and those who were unqualified were sent back directly.
"Sir, I am in good health. I am just hungry these past few days. As long as I have a full meal, I will definitely recover. I can endure hardships."
A citizen who was not elected begged desperately.
As soon as he finished speaking, a large, shiny knife was placed on his neck: "Shut up! If you dare to make any more noise, I'll chop off your head."
The man was so frightened that he had to retreat with his wife and children.
Lin Feng knew their intention even with his eyes closed. The mine wanted to employ workers at a very low price. This was not timely assistance, but adding insult to injury. It would be strange if such a court did not collapse. It did not want to help the people, but only wanted to exploit their labor.
"Uncle! Aunt! Let's go in together later and tell them that you are my family." Hunter Xin instructed Lin's father.
Lin Feng didn't really want to go in. The situation inside was unclear, and he was afraid it would be difficult to get out. But now he was still feigning illness. How could he speak in front of everyone? He had dug a hole for himself.
Father Lin quickly waved his hand and said, "No need. We will have to work after we go in. You know, we have old and young people, a pregnant daughter-in-law and a seriously injured son. I'm afraid we can't stay here. If the government troops find out, it will be disadvantageous to you."
After hearing this, Lin Feng secretly gave his father a big thumbs up. He had a cheat and didn't have to worry about food and drink, but after going in, there were too many people and too many eyes, and he couldn't take the food and drink out. It was better for him to be free and easy outside.
Hunter Xin nodded, but then asked worriedly, "Where are you taking your son?"
Father Lin thought for a moment and said, "Go as far as you can. It depends on your fate!"
Hunter Xin sighed. He was powerless to do anything about it. His whole family could not survive and he really had no strength to do anything.
"Then take care on your journey, uncle and aunt! I'll go first, Dazhuzi, let's go line up!" said Xin the hunter.
Dazhuzi nodded, said goodbye to Lin's family, and left with his family.
The people of Linjia Village also lined up. They all wanted to survive, at least to have something to eat so as not to starve to death outside. As for going to King Qi's fiefdom, they would have to wait and see. Judging from the current situation, they could not go far.
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