wrong. Ever since you suspected these villagers of murder and robbery, this matter is no longer your family's concern. There are so many people here today. If even a whisper gets out, must these vill...Before the lord could speak, everyone grew anxious and asked in unison, "Have the barbarians crossed the river"

Ye Shan shook his head and quickly replied, "Not yet, but this time is different from before. There are many more people gathered, and there are occasional conflicts over at the pier."

Everyone's faces turned grim, for they knew that half the territory of Jiangnan relied on the Jinsha River as its last line of defense.

If the barbarians break through the Tianxian pass, Jiangnan will definitely be lost, and Suijin Beach is less than a hundred miles from the pier, so it will definitely be the first to suffer.

The old woman sighed, "What kind of world is this Our family has gone south twice already. We thought we'd be safe here, but it looks like we still need to make more preparations..."

The Lord waved his hand, comforting the old lady, "Aunt, don't worry. Barbarians have always been entrenched on the grasslands. Their southward advance was originally a self-inflicted wound, and now they want to cross the river, they are even more at a disadvantage. They are not to be feared for now."

Then, he stood up and said to his aunt, "Aunt, I have something to attend to."

"Oh dear, I've forgotten the main point! We've been chatting here for too long. You should get back to work!" The old lady patted her forehead in regret, urging the Duke to leave quickly and attend to his business.

During this long winter, the Marquis lived in his estate and often came to spend time with her, chatting idly. She had become so used to it that she'd forgotten he was still Tianwu's military marquis.

What was just said Are you worried that the Man tribes will come south, meaning this military marquis is useless

The lord didn't care, so he turned and left.

The old woman quickly instructed her children, "After you go out, don't talk about it, understand"

"Alright, Grandma, don't worry." Jiaren quickly assured her.

Li Ge'er also nodded, Mao Ge'er followed blankly, but his attention was more focused on the good things Da Ge had bought back, he didn't care what everyone had just said.

As for Jia Yin, she is the smartest of all and doesn't need any instructions.

That evening, during the meal, the old woman had Lao Si call Liu Biāotou and his wife, as well as the village head and his wife, to join the festivities. After clearing the table, everyone gathered together to chat idly.

The old woman then hugged her granddaughter, while a group of people shelled and roasted peanuts for her. She recounted the battle, then suggested: "Over at the valley, shouldn't we start collecting grain again"

The village head nodded quickly, "That's right, there is no such thing. I also want to say, our Suijintan, this year we are going to plant cucumbers and melons on all the riverside land. The fruit trees on the mountain are getting taller, and we can't plant rice anymore. By autumn, there's nothing to expect... Over here in Shangu, we will continue harvesting grain, and each household should stockpile some. We'll feel more secure that way."

Of course, Liu's head couple had no objections. So it was decided.

The news of collecting grain was released the next day.

Of course, the guests who came to the door these days couldn't immediately exchange their silver for food, but those who had booked in advance were informed clearly.

There has never been a shortage of smart people in this world.

In the valley, male guests were soaking in the pond water, with cloth towels on their heads. Some sipped tea and discussed the matter, saying, "I heard that it's not peaceful by the river bank. Look, even Suijin Beach has started collecting food."

A bystander then chimed in, "Why do you say that What does charging for food as admission have to do with the fighting down at the river"

The man who spoke earlier sighed helplessly and explained in a low voice, "Don't you know whose name the Broken Gold Beach is under That belongs to Lord Xin Ting! Before, it was the Lord who guarded the docks. If he wasn't injured, he wouldn't have stepped down. Now that Broken Gold Beach has started collecting grain, it means the riverside war is getting tight, and they are starting to get scared."

"Ah, so that's how it is... then what are we going to do When will the Marquis return to the pier" The friend suddenly realized and blurted out, afraid that their defenses would be broken.

The speaker said, "Why are you in such a hurry Even the court isn't this hurried! There are too many twists and turns here. Those who got military power from the Marquis, would they be willing to give it up again Besides, the court isn't run by just one person…"

"You're saying..."

"Don't speak of what you see! This matter isn't over yet, we ordinary people should just live our lives honestly. Enjoy each day as it comes, who knows what the future holds"

"Indeed, not to mention anything else, just this snow in front of us, it's probably going to melt completely soon. If we want to see it again, we'll have to wait until next winter."

"Haha, I'm not afraid of that. In a few days, the fruit orchards on the mountain will be in bloom. At that time, soaking in hot springs among the falling flowers will be a rare and beautiful thing to think about."

"When the time comes, invite Wang and Liu, bring two jars of good wine, and let's have a poetry gathering!"

"Then we’ll have to take the whole valley!"

It goes without saying that the two were talking with great enthusiasm. Even in Kyoto, within the imperial court itself, the sudden and fierce attack by the barbarians caused a storm of heated debate.

Previously, the old ministers who had proposed cuts to military pay and rations were silent, pretending to be oblivious.

On the contrary, the younger officials seized the opportunity to engage in a verbal battle, almost stripping the old officials bare with their words, showing no courtesy whatsoever.

Wen Shao Yuan stood in the corner, secretly yawning. At this time, their Imperial History had no room to speak and could only watch the battle.

Yesterday, after moving out of the rented courtyard house, he moved straight into an inn. The inn was noisy, so naturally he didn't sleep well.

Later that day, no matter what, he had to find a new place to settle down.

It's no big deal if I just borrow a yard from Liu Fatty to live in. The Liu family has a big business and there must be some idle courtyard or something. It's just that I don't know if the people at home will find out, they might go crazy! I'm afraid everyone at home will think that the century-old reputation of the Wen family has been tarnished by me, this unfilial son!

Wen Shaoyuan had finally waited until the end of the court session, but there was still no result. He would continue to try tomorrow.

He walked out of the palace gate with the courtiers and saw Wen Hai waiting by a carriage.

"How did you get here Wasn't I supposed to be watching things" Wen Shaoyuan asked anxiously.

He had quite a number of books in his luggage, kept at the inn. If they were lost, it would be a great loss.

As soon as the carriage door opened, Jia Ren, dressed in plain white robes, jumped down. "Master," he said, "My father and I have come to ask you to join us for an errand."

"You weren't supposed to be heading home How did you come back Besides, today isn't..." Mr. Wen was surprised and started to say something about Wu Cuifang's seventh day after death, but swallowed his words back.

Jia Ren understood and said, “Teacher, please rest assured. I came after burning paper for my mother. Mr., you should hurry up and get in the car to change out of your official robes. Your luggage is all in the car!”

Mr. Wen nodded, got into the carriage, and Wen Hai jumped onto the carriage shaft, flicking his whip and setting off.

Wen Hai glanced at the carriages of each household and couldn't help but feel sorry for his master.

If no one from the Li family came, and he was still at the inn, his master would have to walk back after court.

While other families had cars and servants attending to their every need, his master was the only one who lived in such poverty.

If the master never returns home for the rest of his life, he also supports it. The old house is simply too much, and the old grandfather and grandmother are too ruthless!

Although Wen Hai mumbled in her heart, she remained silent, unwilling to argue with the hijackers for their master's sake. Instead, she said, "Sir, you changed your clothes in the carriage and looked at the trunks again. I understand that this is my entire fortune, and since you have taken it, I will obey your orders for the rest of the day."

Li Lao'er and Jiarren both smiled, slightly easing their minds.

Mr. Wen could still make jokes, so he probably wasn't too heartbroken about his current predicament.

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