Lao Zhangtou also had his own thoughts. He was afraid that he would bring the remaining food into the crowd of victims and be robbed. Rather than being robbed, it would be better to fill his family's stomach.
After this relatively solid breakfast, he ordered his four sons to divide the last bag of brown rice into several bags. Everyone in the family hid some on their bodies and stuffed them in bed rolls or bags. In the package, Mrs. Liu tied her own gold ingot to her chest, and hid a bag of millet between the child and her. This was the ration for her and her son.
The group of people were ready to go, and according to Lianyi's suggestion, they abandoned the cart directly. If they wanted to follow Yu Junyu's carriage into the city, they could no longer drag the cart, so that everyone could see at a glance that they too Those who were fleeing famine followed the train with their luggage on their backs, which would make people mistakenly think that they were the domestic slaves or servants of the master, which would make the victims afraid.
Yu Junyu immediately understood Lianyi’s intention and asked Chen, Liu and Huiniang to get into the carriage with their three youngest children. The others continued to follow the carriage, which looked like a home. If the slave family comes with the master, it is less likely to expose the secret.
At first, the three of them were reluctant, especially since Mrs. Zhang’s mother-in-law was here. How could they be embarrassed? However, Mrs. Zhang was not the kind of person who wanted to show off her mother-in-law regardless of the occasion, so they were told to take the car. Entering Haoyuan City is the most important thing.
Lao Zhangtou sat on the shaft of the carriage and acted as Yu Junyu's driver. After everything was ready, everyone set off.
Ripples walked around in a circle, walked to Song Dachuan, and asked in a low voice:
"Where is Mr. Yu's coachman?"
"Last night at midnight Just left! I don’t know what to do.”
Song Dachuan said softly.
Ripple nodded, then took two quick steps, knocked on the carriage window, and after opening the window, asked directly:
"Master Yu, do you need to wait for your coachman?"
< br>"No, let's go to the city first. He has other things to do, so there's no need to wait for him."
Ripple nodded and didn't ask any more questions.
The road to Liuli is neither far nor near. It only takes a cup of tea. Looking at more people gathered at the city gate than yesterday, Lianyi frowned, but Zhang Zhong and Zhang Jun had already left. When he arrived in front of the carriage, he waved the hatchet in his hand to ask the victims blocking the road to make way for their master.
Because of the appearance of the two-horse carriage, the victims who were standing guard outside the city were a little commotion. However, one look at the two tall horses and they knew that the identity of the people in the carriage was not simple. Although there was constant discussion, they still got out of the way.
Lianyi looked around vigilantly, not giving these victims a chance to get close. It’s not that she didn’t want to help, she was escorting the imperial envoy who could completely relieve the current predicament into Haoyuan City. He couldn’t even enter the city. How can we help these victims?
After the carriage and the Zhang family had walked halfway, they saw a group of soldiers guarding the city walking over with spears raised, apparently to escort them.
“Give them money.”
Yu Junyu’s voice came from inside the car.
Song Dachuan dug around in his arms, took out two taels of silver, and threw it directly to the leader.
"This is what my master will reward you for, and you will be rewarded when you enter the city."
Song Dachuan said according to Lianyi's instructions.
Of course Yu Junyu gave this money to Ripple in advance, and Ripple distributed it in order to cope with such a situation.
“Thank you for the reward, Master.”
The leading officer and soldier took the silver and said with a smile on his face.
Then he took the initiative to go over, held the carriage and walked smoothly the rest of the way, finally reaching the only open door.
The Zhang family was temporarily relieved. Whether they can go in depends on this time.
"This is the money my master prepared for entering the city. This is the identity certificate and documents."
Song Dachuan acted as the steward, walked over first, bowed his hand to the gatekeeper, and then handed over a bag He stuffed the silver into the other party and handed a scroll to the other party. The other party only took the bag of silver, shook it, and showed a satisfied smile. As for the identity document, he didn't look at it. He just waved his hand and asked someone to move the wooden fence, opened the small door, and let the carriage in. As for what was inside the carriage? Who, there were a few people he didn’t check at all.
In this way, the Zhang family successfully entered Haoyuan City with the help of Yu Junyu Yinzi.
Entering Haoyuan City is like entering another world. The streets in the city are full of people and all kinds of shops are open. Although the number of people in the grain stores is still unabated, there is no panic buying. The sound of selling is still heard.
"Master Yu, where are you going to take you now?"
Ripple asked beside the carriage.
"Would you please help me, Heroine, to take me to the inn next to the county government office? You can stay one night with me in the inn and I'll pay for it."
Yu Junyu suggested.
"Thank you for your kindness. Our deal is over by escorting you in. After sending you to the inn, we will leave."
Lianyi rejected the other party's kindness, Zhang The family members were hesitant to speak, but no one said anything immediately, especially Lianyi who silently shook her head in front of everyone.
“.In that case, I won’t force it anymore.”
Yu Junyu sighed and said, it's hard to keep talented people.
The group of people passed through half of the city and finally arrived at the inn that Yu Junyu was talking about. Immediately, a waiter came over to lead the carriage. Song Dachuan sent Yu Junyu into the room. Meet your family in the lobby.
When Lianyi saw Song Dachuan coming down, he left the inn with everyone. The shopkeeper kept looking at them. It turned out that they were all in a state of embarrassment, and they looked like they had come in from outside the city.
Waiting until they reached the street, Lianyi said to Old Man Zhang:
“Master, we’d better leave Haoyuan City before dark. When we entered the city just now, I saw several The strong men were winking at each other, as if they were inciting the victims to rush in. We can’t stay long, otherwise we will be taken away as victims if something happens.”
After hearing what Ripple said, everyone took a deep breath.
The first one who agreed this time was Old Zhang:
“Old man, listen to Lianyi, when I followed you in, I saw that the victims looked at us differently. I wish I could eat us!”
“Mom is right, there are obviously more people blocking the city gate this morning than yesterday afternoon, and those people are not in good spirits.”
< br>Xin walked into the city with her mother-in-law, and she also noticed something was wrong.
"Master, we have all the pots, pans, pans, and luggage. You take your uncle to buy two ox carts. My father and I will buy some steamed buns and pancakes as rations. After buying the ox carts, we will leave here."
Lianyi looked at the sky and said.
"Okay, listen to Ripple."
After all, there are old people and children among them. If you lose the cart, you have to buy new tools, otherwise it will affect the progress of the journey.
"We went to the mule and horse market with dad. As soon as the ox cart was bought, we put all the luggage on it. We are not familiar with this place, so it is best not to separate."
Zhang Shi said directly.
"Come with me. Lianyi, you and your father should go and come back quickly. If you really can't buy it, come back quickly. We can still have enough food for a few days."
Old Zhang Tou was worried about Lianyi and Song Dachuan and immediately gave instructions.
"Don't worry, Master, let's go back quickly and meet you at the mule and horse market." (End of Chapter)