Yonghe 4th year, early December. Langya County ushered in an unprecedented heavy snowfall. The snow was so heavy that it was almost knee-high. The temperature also dropped very quickly. As the ruler of a county, Liu Ye was heartbroken about this.

In ancient times, especially before the end of the Song Dynasty and the beginning of the Yuan Dynasty, although cotton had been introduced to China, it was only used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal material. Cotton clothes and anything have not yet been invented. The poor common people generally lacked warm clothing. Once winter comes, especially in the unusually cold winter like this, it is easy to freeze to death.

Although Liu Ye had already ordered officials at all levels under his rule to prepare for the cold, the effect was not too good. It's not that Liu Ye's officials are not hard enough, in order to urge the officials, Liu Ye even sent an arbiter. Under the urging of the arbiters, the officials have tried their best, but there is still no good effect. In fact, the most fundamental reason is that Saigo is too poor.

Although Liu Ye's arrival brought many improvements to Xixiang. But it still can't change the fact that the land in Saigo is barren. The land is barren, and no matter how carefully it is cultivated, the harvest will not be high. Naturally, most of the people of Saigo who depend on the land for their livelihood will not be wealthy. These poor people were severely lacking in the tools and clothing to protect themselves from the cold. Among them, it will be difficult for the old and weak to survive this harsh winter. Of course! If they can get through it, next year will be much better. After all, Liu Ye had already seized the richest part of the city. When the time comes, people will definitely move over. But first they have to survive this harsh winter.

The population under his rule is the most fundamental factor in determining the strength of a power. Winter is the fastest of the four seasons in which the population is declining. Especially in the current winter, when the weather is unusually cold, if the measures are not taken properly, the population will definitely decline. In order to reduce the loss of the population under his rule, Liu Ye was very busy. Even his two little wives were thrown aside. But what Liu Ye didn't know was that after a while, he would be even busier.

Somewhere about 20 miles away from Dongying, a small team of about 100 Zhao people (i.e., Han Chinese) was stationed here. Of course! This Zhao army is not an army, but ordinary people. To be precise, it is the Zhao people who are preparing to defect to Liu Ye.

After Liu Ye defeated the allied forces, his fame soared wildly in Langya County. Especially in the hearts of Zhao Ren, Liu Ye at this time has become a big hero and a hero in their hearts. It is the object of worship of the Zhao people. And it has also become the most ideal place to live in the hearts of the Zhao people. The Zhao people in several counties near the city also began to act, preparing to come to Liu Ye.

Although Liu Ye also predicted that there would be many Zhao people coming to defect. But he still underestimated his fellow citizens. It is accurate to underestimate the degree of madness in the hearts of these compatriots. Originally, Liu Ye estimated that the first batch of Zhao people who came to join him would not arrive until next spring, when the snow melted. But he didn't expect that these compatriots of his would be so frustrated, so they came directly to join in the winter. It's a harsh winter. The temperature has dropped to minus ten degrees. The common people of Xixiang hid in the house, and many people would freeze to death every day, not to mention these Zhao people in the wild. They are completely risking their lives for their lives.

It's noon, the warmest time of the day. It stands to reason that this small team should hurry up. But this small team is stationed here. In addition to the fact that the snow is too big and it is difficult to travel, there is also because they are lost.

In this kind of ghost weather, getting lost is a very common thing but at the same time a very headache. If you go in the wrong direction, it's bad. Especially if you strayed into the territory of the Hu people, it was definitely a very dangerous thing. The greedy Hu people will not give up the food to their mouths.

But fortunately, the leader of this Zhao Ren team is more witty, and he doesn't walk around with the team like a headless fly. Instead, they chose to stay where they were, while sending experienced hunters around looking for a way to Saigo. It has to be said that the decision of the leader of this team was correct. However, because the snow is so heavy, it is not only difficult to move, but also easy to get lost. The hunters sent out by the leader did not dare to go too far from the camp. So in the past few days, the results of the Orion's exploration are actually very limited. In fact, the small team is already trapped here.

In the very middle of the camp, there is a dilapidated tent. This is the residence of the leader of the Zhao people's team. The tent was not large, but the chief's family of eight lived inside. Now they were shivering around the fire to keep warm.

Suddenly, the tent was lifted, and a young man in a shabby sheepskin jacket rushed in.

After seeing the young man, the leader Feng Hu asked, "Qilang, is there something wrong?" ”

"Lizheng! Nian Su, Su Po and the two of them went last night. It was only discovered this morning. The young man said with some sadness.

"I got it!" Feng Hu nodded calmly. In the past few days, several people in their team have frozen to death. In this regard, Feng Hu was already numb. In fact, as early as when they were trapped, Feng Hu had already expected this kind of thing to happen. In this environment and the temperature is getting worse and worse, the frail old and young really can't hold on.

Shichiro, who had just come in from outside, was red from the cold and trembling all over. Feng Hu's eldest daughter was very virtuous and handed him hot water for one night. After Shichiro thanked him, he immediately took it over, and drank it on the spot regardless of the hot person.

After a while, Feng Hu patted Qilang, whose body had warmed up a little, and said, "Qilang, later, you can find a few people to bury Niansu and Su Po!" ”

"No!" Shichiro nodded.

"Remember! Bury them deeply, and don't let them be turned out by wild wolves. Feng Hu continued to instruct.

Shichiro nodded again.

The tent then fell silent. The rabbit dies and the fox is sad! Watch the people around you fall one by one. Even veterans of a hundred battles would feel sad and frightened, let alone these ordinary people?

"It's all to blame on those dogs, if it weren't for those dog thieves. We won't move ahead of schedule, and we won't be where we are today! Those dogs are damn bad. Shichiro suddenly scolded loudly, venting the anger in his heart.

Qilang's words were immediately approved by several Feng Hu's family members in the tent. They all began to curse Hu Ren, hoping to dispel the fear in their hearts. However, Feng Hu was still silent and did not speak.

"Li Zheng, do you think Liu Yuanjun will accept me and wait?" After everyone was tired of scolding, Shichiro couldn't help but say the problem that had been buried in his heart for a long time.

After listening to this, Feng Hu silently took out a small package wrapped in cloth from his arms, and after opening it carefully, Hao Ran was a small bronze medal with the word Liu written on it. But none of the people present knew each other, because they were illiterate.

"What is this?" After taking a closer look at the small bronze medal, Shichiro asked suspiciously.

"This is a token given to me by Qian Jun half a month ago! With it, we will be accepted in the moment. Feng Hu cautiously held the bronze medal and said with a smile.

"That's great!" Shichiro said happily. He was very worried that if he left, Liu Ye would refuse to accept them. At that point, they will definitely end badly. Now with this bronze medal, the boulder that has accumulated on his chest can finally fall.

"Great! Let's go to the Xixiang Army! Wait for me to become a soldier. I must come back and chop up the dogs who bullied Ah Niang in the first place and feed them to the pigs. On the side, Feng Hu's third son, who had just turned twelve years old, also shouted happily.

But no sooner had he finished his sentence than the dilapidated tent fell silent again. Feng Hu's family all lowered their heads sadly. Feng Hu's daughter was crying, and Feng Hu's son gritted his teeth and tightened his fists. Even Feng Hu, who has always been a tough guy, is also red-eyed. The tragic death of his wife is an eternal pain in his heart. At the beginning, it was precisely because of his weakness that caused his wife's misfortune. As for Qilang on the side, he also became sad, because Feng Hu's wife was his aunt.

The sad atmosphere inside the tent didn't last long, as one person rushed in in a hurry. This person was none other than the Orion sent by Feng Hu to explore the way. At this time, Orion's face was full of anxiety, and it seemed as if something big had happened.