After walking for a long time day after day, the group finally entered the boundary east of the river.

The further east you go, the more desolate your surroundings become. Although it is still much better than the north, which is already uninhabited for hundreds of miles in many places, in Xiao Jing's opinion, the situation here is even worse than when he fled.

Even if the local officials are all corpse vegetarians, it won't let Hedong decline like this in a short period of time, right?

Seeing him frowning, Xia Hanxue couldn't help but say gently: "Husband, don't worry too much. This has just entered Hedong, and there are many prefectures and counties ahead, and there will always be more prosperous places. ”

Xiao Jing shook his head and said, "Madam doesn't need to comfort her husband. When there was a great drought, you also walked all the way along the official road full of starvation, was the east of the river so withered at that time? If nothing else, it's hard for us to find a place to stay right now...... Ay. ”

Hearing his words, Xia Hanxue fell silent.

Xiao Jing looked up at the gray sky, and was in a bad mood.

It seems that what Chen Zhongwen said is true, a lot must have happened in Hedong in the past few years!

After a while, the sky gradually darkened. Night will fall in an hour, and if they can't find a suitable place to live by then, Xiao Jing and the others will have to spend the night in the wild tonight.

The good news is that the convoy has everything to set up tents, and there are plenty of good people in the entourage.

However, in the past few days, autumn has become stronger, and many people in the team have to suffer from the cold when the night is more dewy; Therefore, Xiao Jing still wants to try to find a place to live first, and does not want to stay in the wild easily.

It's a pity that the heavens don't fulfill people's wishes. Seeing that there was no hope for a place to live, Xiao Jing had to make preparations for camping.

It was at this moment that the subordinate led a man in front of him.

"Young Master Xiao, the county lord heard that you and your wife are about to arrive at the ground of this county two days ago, and specially sent a villain to greet you here...... My lord, he asked the big families in the county to vacate a courtyard early in the morning, which is specially for you to stay...... It's not far away, come with me, and it won't take you half an hour to get there......"

The person who came nodded and bowed very attentively, while Xiao Jing stood there noncommittally and listened to him with an indifferent expression.

Although the name of the Xia family is more sensitive, how to say that Xiao Jing is also a strong dragon who crosses the river, whether it is someone who wants to get close to the Xia family or someone who is defensive about the Xia family, they can't turn a blind eye, at least do something to make a good relationship.

As a result, the whole team received a lot of care along the way, and similar situations are not uncommon.

The man finished the call, and then obediently stood by and waited for the order. Xiao Jing pondered for a moment and said, "If Xiao is not mistaken, the local county should be surnamed Wan, right?" Trouble to tell Lord Wan, just say that this time my wife and I traveled is a private matter, it is really not good to disturb the place, and his kindness Xiao Mou understood. But then again...... Seeing that the sky is about to get dark, Xiao still has to find a place to live, I wonder if there is still a place in the post house in your county? ”

Da Rui has been established for a long time, and the management of official posts in various places has actually been loosened, but even so, the post houses in these years are not people who can live casually. Xiao Jing's trip is not a business trip, and if you want to stay, you really need to be accommodating.

If he had no choice, he didn't want to live in this kind of place and cause criticism, so he had been looking for an inn to stay on the road before.

The person who came looked embarrassed and said: "If you go back to Gongzi, there are not many people walking on the road at this time, and the post house is mostly empty, but the conditions are much worse than the big house, I'm afraid you won't be used to it......"

No matter how much he spends his lips and tongues, Xiao Jing will not be able to listen to his persuasion: who would live in a private house in a place where he is not familiar with his life?

"Xiao is not a delicate person, as long as there is a place to rest." Xiao Jing said with a smile: "However, according to the regulations, you can't bring so many people to live in the post house." If you have the heart to take care of you, you might as well help my brothers find a place to live, so that Xiao will accept your affection. ”

The man wanted to hold on a little longer, but he knew that he really couldn't speak, so he didn't dare to disobey Xiao Jing's intentions.

After some deliberation, he left a few people to take care of him, and he rode back to make arrangements.

More than half an hour has passed, Xiao Jing is already in the post house, and Lord Wan of the county has been waiting here since his subordinates brought the news.

"Xiao has a lot of trouble, and he has worked hard." Xiao Jing saluted gratefully and said, "In a short period of time, even my subordinates can be properly placed nearby to spend the night, and Lord Wan is really neat." Xiao hereby promises that the Xia family will never harass the people, and will leave silver money when they leave, and will never embarrass the adults. ”

Master Wan waved his hand with a smug face: "It's too famous, these are all trivial things." If there is a place that is not well cared for, you can speak up. ”

He couldn't be more proud in his heart.

Xiao Jing is not only not short of money, but also has beautiful flowers around him, many people don't know where to start if they want to pat his ass, and today's opportunity is simply falling from the sky.

This is a great god, otherwise he would not have to come to the post station in person!

Xiao Jing smiled and said: "Xiao and the others are just passing by for one night, and they will leave early tomorrow morning, so adults don't have to worry about it." ”

Then the two chatted for a while, and the atmosphere was very relaxed. About a stick of incense passed, Xiao Jing, who was a little sleepy, was about to send off the guests, but who knew that Lord Wan suddenly changed his expression, and said with a worried face: "This official has another important matter here, and he hasn't mentioned it yet." ”

"Oh?" Xiao Jing cheered up and said solemnly: "County honor, please speak." ”

Lord Wan's expression changed several times, and he hesitated for a while before he said: "If Gongzi wants to continue to travel east, this official has a good saying: At present, the Hedong region is not quiet, and some land bandits are numerous. Even if the Xia family has many guards, it is not appropriate to risk their feet.

According to this official's opinion, it is better to walk a hundred miles north from here, and then turn east to the border of Hongze County. Although this road is far away, there are more cities and towns, and the road is safer. ”

Xiao Jing said "um", and then said thoughtfully: "If it is really as the adults said, then isn't it that the Quanxi County where we are located is not peaceful?" ”

Master Wan couldn't help but smile bitterly: "I'm not afraid of the jokes of the son, of course, the place is not quiet, and of course it also includes the rule of this official." It is said that the official will benefit one party, who doesn't want to make a difference in office? It's just that...... Hey, the elimination of thieves requires coordination from all localities, and this county is also powerless.

This is why Xiao Gongzi is so far, the official is willing to say a few more words. If there is a good thing at the bottom, no one can afford it...... If someone else is replaced, the official will not want to expose his family ugliness. The words have come to this, please be cautious. ”

Xiao Jing pondered these words attentively, and soon had a plan in his heart. At this time, Lord Wan got up to say goodbye, and Xiao Jing also stood up and thanked him: "The county has a golden and jade good words, Xiao has thanked you!" ”