Lin Feng quickly supported the staggering Lin's father, then turned to the clan leader and said, "Clan leader, I apologize for what happened just now. Can you revoke the expulsion order?"
The clan leader was a little impatient: "You were servants of our Lin family in past lives. Giving you a surname and taking you in was already a great favor. Now that the situation is difficult, instead of thinking of unity and mutual assistance, you are causing trouble. Our Lin family has the right to expel you."
Lin Feng gritted his teeth and continued, "Please consider our family's dedication to farming and paying taxes, and our long-standing loyalty to you. Please forgive us this time! I beg you!"
Every year, the servants of Linjia Village had to hand over at least half of their harvest to their master, which made life difficult for the villagers, while the master of the Lin family could sit back and enjoy the fruits of their labor, living a life of luxury without having to do anything.
Normally, nothing would be said, as they deserved their low status. But now, with natural disasters and man-made calamities constantly occurring, the head of the Lin family still refused to reduce the food grain. Now, they even wanted to drive Lin Feng's family away for a piece of cake.
Lin Feng knew clearly that his intention to drive the person away was fake, and his real intention was to get rid of the burden.
The destination of the entire village fleeing famine this time was the fiefdom of King Qi in the south of the Dayan Dynasty.
The climate there is mild, and it is an important grain-producing area in the Great Yan Dynasty. It also has well-connected waterways and a prosperous business. The fiefdom has a large population and a strong army. However, for some reason, King Qi has no desire to seize the throne, nor does he participate in the fights among several royal children.
With its mild climate, fertile land, developed commerce, strong military, and stable social order, it has become the first choice for some dignitaries to buy houses and invest.
The head of the Lin family was no exception. They had bought a large piece of land in King Qi's fiefdom in their early years and invested in reclamation in order to prepare for unexpected events and avoid the decline of the Lin family. This time, they happened to encounter natural disasters and war, so the whole family had to migrate.
The head of the Lin family said coldly: "My Lin family gave you land and housing. What you said is bullshit. Stop talking nonsense. I said eviction means eviction, and it cannot be taken back."
Regardless of Lin Feng's repeated pleas, the clan leader was determined to expel Lin Feng's family, and then he ordered everyone to set off immediately.
Looking at the people from Linjia Village leaving, Lin's father and mother burst into tears. In such a world, how could their family survive without the help of the villagers?
Lin Feng bit his back teeth until they were almost broken: "Today you are so heartless and disloyal to my family. One day I, Lin Feng, will make you regret it."
"Dad! Mom! It's my fault. I have no complaints if you two want to beat me or scold me."
Father Lin sighed, "Alas! What's the point of beating and scolding you? I'm saddened by the Lin family's heartlessness, and I'm mourning the villagers' lack of loyalty."
Mother Lin asked, "Then where can we go next?"
"Let's also go live in King Qi's fiefdom. That's the safest place now, and Jingyi's family has also gone there. We agreed that the two families will meet." Lin Feng suggested.
Yang Jingyi's family fled the famine first, and they had originally planned to go together, but the head of the Lin family did not allow it. Now, her family was expelled halfway, which is really funny.
Father Lin nodded. There was no turning back now. He could only go to the fiefdom of King Qi. He heard that King Qi accepted a large number of refugees and gave them land and houses. For his family, this was a way to survive.
"Then let's go too!" Lin's mother said quickly.
In fact, Lin's mother wanted to follow the people in Linjia Village so that she wouldn't be too lonely.
"Let's go! We have to find a water source quickly, otherwise my daughter-in-law won't be able to bear it, and she's pregnant!" After saying this, Father Lin picked up a load.
Lin's mother also carried a package, and Lin Feng's younger sister also had a small package on her. Lin Feng helped Yang Jingyi onto the cart.
The family of five set out again. It was already afternoon and they had to rush to the next stop, otherwise there were many ferocious beasts in the wilderness and the situation would still be very dangerous.
The road in the valley was about three or four miles long. Lin Feng also saw the people from Linjia Village hurrying ahead. They did not catch up with him, but were just two or three hundred meters behind him.
People couldn't help but feel a little anxious as they didn't see any water source at the end of the canyon.
It was still more than 500 kilometers away from King Qi's fiefdom, and they had to cross several mountains. They had enough food, but who could have imagined that the water problem would become a big problem.
The water shortage crisis has made everyone extremely worried, but what they don’t know is that an even greater crisis is still waiting ahead!
The moment they walked out of the valley, the villagers walking in front were blocked by a group of ambushing bandits.
There were three or four hundred ferocious bandits who brandished their knives and shouted as they drove the villagers into a heap.
Lin Feng and his family were about to turn around and run away, but they were still discovered. After running a few steps, they were caught up by several people on horseback.
Although Lin Feng has some martial arts skills, he doesn't dare to act rashly. His family is his weakness, and there is also a pregnant Yang Jingyi.
"Take out all the valuables on you, and we promise not to kill anyone." A burly man, riding a tall horse, pointed a long spear in his hand at the crowd and shouted loudly.
Everyone in Linjia Village was trembling with fear. The old patriarch no longer had the dignity he once had, and his hands and feet were shaking with fear.
No one in Linjia Village could have imagined that these bandits would ambush at the exit of the canyon.
"I'll say it one last time. Hand over the money you have and you will be spared from death. Otherwise, you will be beheaded." The big man shouted again.
Everyone in Linjia Village looked at the clan leader, who had no choice but to say, "The heroes are asking for money, so everyone should give it to them! Just consider it as money for passage."
The clan leader had compromised, so what else could he do if he didn't? Although they also brought guards and servants, with only a dozen or so people who knew martial arts, they were not enough to fill the gaps between the teeth of these bandits.
As long as the green mountains remain, there will be no shortage of firewood. Everyone obediently took out their belongings.
A dozen bandits were holding sacks filled with valuables. In fact, the villagers didn't have much money, just some scattered copper coins. The bandits, who were originally in high spirits, became angry at this time, and the sacks they were holding became a joke.
But it was not a complete loss. The clan leader's family and the head of the Lin family were all very wealthy, and what they handed over was real money, which calmed the anger of the bandits.
When a bandit came to Lin Feng's family, Lin's mother hurriedly handed over a dozen copper coins.
"Are these the only ones left?"
Obviously he was not satisfied, as this family gave the least.
Father Lin quickly stepped forward and said, "My dear friend, my family is poor and has many people. In addition, we need to escape the famine this time, so we bought the food at a high price."
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