Chapter 50: A Down-and-Out Journey
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Zhu You went out to buy food, and when he came back, he was empty-handed and his face was full of frustration.
"It's all messed up outside, there are Wang Lang's soldiers everywhere, and the food has been looted by them, and they can't buy it at all!"
"In addition, the bounty for the arrest of the son is also everywhere, there are roadcards everywhere, and some bandits have actually come in and arrested passers-by everywhere."
"It's just that there is no way to live." Su Yun scolded.
"It seems that we can only speed up and get out of Wang Lang's territory as soon as possible." Deng Yu burped hungry.
"Big deal gnawing bark! Eat wild vegetables! Su Yun said fiercely.
The five of them began a long journey, but fortunately, there is a humanoid encyclopedia of Xiaotiandao, and they will not starve to death by digging and picking.
At this time, it was already winter, there was heavy snow in the mountains, and after walking in the wilderness for more than ten days, even Su Yun finally couldn't stand it anymore.
Deng Yu and the others were all full of vegetables, and Feng Yi lost a lot of weight, and his face became sharper.
Xiao Tiandao was even more bitter, she had a lot of food, but now she could only drool all day long, shouting that she wanted to become a full man, and she didn't see a single rice for a long time.
"It's not going to be like this, it's getting colder and colder, and there's less and less food to be found." Zhu You said weakly.
"Isn't it? I walked through the forest just now, and the bark of the trees had already been gnawed clean. Feng Yi pulled a few weeds and stuffed them in his mouth, chewed them for a long time and vomited them again.
"According to our itinerary, it is estimated that it is time to get out of the realm of Wang Lang, right?" Deng Yu took out a map and shook his hands to draw on it.
"I don't want to go! I want to eat! "Xiao Tiandao is rolling in the snow.
"Alright, then let's go down the mountain and have a look." Su Yun said helplessly, now that everyone's morale is gone, I'm afraid it will collapse if it continues like this.
When they came to the outside of Raoyang City and saw the Zhao Han banner with Wang Lang hanging on it, their hopes were suddenly shattered.
"I remember that this Raoyang is not Wang Lang's realm, why was it taken down by him so quickly." Deng Yu sat on the ground.
And all the people were like ashes.
"I can't stand it! I can't stand it! I want to eat! Xiao Tiandao was not happy and began to shout.
Su Yun was about to open his mouth to comfort, when the ring flashed on his hand, and the selection system was actually activated.
He was already so hungry that he didn't even bother to scold, and finally the system was fixed on Ban Chao's name.
This Ban Chao is also a native of the Eastern Han Dynasty, this will not be born yet, and after a few decades, he almost single-handedly managed the entire Western Regions, so he was idolized by many diplomats in later generations.
After a short period of adaptation, Su Yun's thinking suddenly became active, he pondered for a while, and immediately had an idea.
"Hurry up and pack yourself, I'll take you to the autumn breeze."
"Who is Autumn Wind?" Deng Yu wondered.
"Don't ask so much, if you want to eat, just listen to me, you see what is the difference between your current appearance and the blind stream."
Everyone looked at each other and couldn't help laughing, now everyone's clothes are in tatters, their hair is messy, and Xiao Tiandao is even more like a mud monkey, looking like a refugee who has escaped from the desert.
They washed their faces with snow water, straightened their hair, changed their clothes, and finally returned to their original appearance.
"Childe, where are you going to take us to eat?" Feng Yi licked his lips.
"Wouldn't that be too dangerous, and we're still wanted." Deng Yu hurriedly said.
"It's a distance from Handan, and it's only recently occupied, and besides, I'm not Liu Xiu, who knows." Su Yun said with a smile.
"It's done! It's better than starving! Feng Yi spat and spit, with a green light in his eyes.
"Okay, but there are still some things you need to cooperate with......"
It didn't take long for the five of them to walk towards the city gate with a leisurely stroll.
"Who's coming?" The guards watched warily from the walls below, and several archers next to them came out
Su Yun didn't panic in the slightest, stepped forward and reprimanded loudly: "Bold! In the lower is His Majesty's hand-appointed patrol envoy! All the way from Handan, I have never seen anyone so rude! ā
The guards were a little surprised, seeing that this group of people was so calm and didn't look like those bandits, they hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to report it.
"Childe, is this really okay? If they find out that we are fakes, we won't even be able to escape. "Zhu You has stage fright.
"Bet on it, Rao Yang changed his flag, there is no trace of war at this city gate, it is obviously directly lowered, now is the time to tie up Wang Lang, if you want to work hard, don't talk, just watch." Su Yun's face did not change color.
After waiting for more than ten minutes, the city gate was opened, and several people who looked like officials ran out quickly.
"The patrol envoy is coming, and he is disappointed, and I hope my lord will not blame him!" The city lord who was the leader saw the salute, then looked at everyone carefully, and wondered: "Why do you only have a few entourages, and there have been disasters recently, why don't you even bring chariots, horses, and soldiers?" ā
"Humph! In the land of Your Majesty, who dares to fight the idea of this inspector, besides, in all the cities I have passed, there are city guards out of the city to greet them, only you are so lazy here! ā
"My lord, please calm your anger, didn't I just surrender to Your Majesty, I don't understand the rules very well." The city lord couldn't think much about it, and hurriedly confessed.
"Then now you want us to hold a cold wind here!" Su Yun's face turned cold, and he glared at him fiercely.
"Yes, yes! Please come with me. The city lord wiped a cold sweat, this patrol envoy's temper is really big, but he believes a little in his heart.
Deng Yu and the others are slightly red, they are all scholars, and there are always some moral shames, how could they ever think that one day they would rely on foolery to eat, and didn't they say that the son was loyal and kind by nature? How do you feel so familiar with doing such a thing, it's really unseemly.
Only Xiao Tiandao was secretly snickering on the side, she knew Su Yun's current state, and she still squeezed her eyebrows at him.
The city lord brought the group to the mansion, let Su Yun sit on the upper seat, and respectfully served tea.
"Lord Inspector, why did you come to Raoyang this time?" The city lord asked cautiously.
"Still tempting me?" Su Yun thought to himself, but his expression did not change at all, "Some time ago, the disaster was very great, and Your Majesty was worried that the soldiers would not have enough food and grass, so he sent me to inspect and see if there was any surplus food in the cities. ā
"But didn't we already offer grain and grass when we joined Your Majesty?" The city lord's face changed.
"How can that! Your Majesty has great ambitions, and is bound to take the counties of Hebei and fight to the death with Liu Xuan Wang Mang, and the more grain and grass the better! Su Yun coped with it easily.
"This disaster is also seriously damaged in Raoyang, and it is really difficult to take out more food, please be aware of it." The city lord was a little embarrassed.
"Hmph, why don't you go to Handan and talk to Your Majesty yourself?" Su Yun's eyes flashed.
"Don't dare! Can't! The city lord said in a panic, "I also ask the inspector to say a few kind words for me in front of His Majesty." ā
"It's not like there's no way." The corners of Su Yun's mouth curled slightly, and his fingers tapped on the table, "As long as I make the situation here more serious...... I think Your Majesty will still be considerate. ā
The city lord suddenly realized that as a veteran of officialdom, he still has this bit of eyesight, isn't it just to put some blood to give some benefits?
"Okay, I'll be relieved if there are adults." He breathed a sigh of relief.
"Your Majesty often asks me who is available, there are still a few places in the county Peng, I have always wanted to share your worries for Your Majesty......" Su Yun pretended to sigh.
The city lord was ecstatic in his heart, "The Inspector is the pillar of the country, and it is also appropriate to be relied on by His Majesty, and it is a blessing to be able to come to Raoyang, and I must thank you well." ā
"Hmm." Su Yun nodded with satisfaction and quietly glanced at Xiao Tiandao.
Xiao Tiandao had already prepared, got up and saluted, and said delicately: "My father's biggest hobby is to taste food from all over the world, I don't know what special taste this Raoyang has?" ā
The city lord was happy when he heard it, he was still struggling with how to do what he liked, and hurriedly said: "Miss must be tired of traveling with her father, so I will order someone to prepare a banquet, if you want to say that our food in Raoyang, you can't count it on ten fingers, and there are a few people in my house who are proficient in cooking, which will definitely satisfy the adults and young ladies." ā
"That's very good."
It didn't take long for the smell of food to arrive, and plates of delicacies were brought to the table.
A few people looked at the dish in front of them and swallowed wildly, and they couldn't care about the image of sitting upright anymore.
"I would like to give you a glass first, wash the dust for you, and then introduce you to our food in Raoyang." The city lord raised his wine glass, and before he could finish his words, he was stunned.
"Delicious!"
"Leave me some for this!"
"Don't rob! It's all mine! ā
"I'm a child! You've got to let me! ā
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Where is this eating, it is simply the reincarnation of a hungry ghost, and the officials present are so frightened that they can't close their mouths, where have they ever seen such a meal.
"My lord, are these people really from the imperial court?" An official leaned into the city lord's ear and whispered.
The city lord also began to be suspicious, but thinking about the previous performance of these people, he was not sure, for fear of making a mistake and angering Qincha.
"It's better than this...... Just give it a try. ā
"Okay." The city lord nodded, confessed to Su Yun and went out with the officials, Su Yun didn't care about stuffing something into his mouth and didn't pay attention to him at all.
"Boom! Boom! Boom! ā
Suddenly, there was the sound of drums outside the house, and someone shouted: "The general of Handan City has arrived, go out quickly to greet him!" ā
Everyone panicked when they heard this, and Zhu You rolled the vegetables into his pocket, "It's over!" It's coming, so let's run. ā
Deng Yu and Feng Yi also put down their plates and got up to clean up their things.
Su Yun and Xiao Tiandao were unmoved, and continued to eat and drink there.
"Childe! Don't eat it, let's go! Zhu You was so anxious that he stomped his feet.
"What are you afraid of! As soon as I look at you, my psychological quality is not good! Su Yun was the same as them, "You only hear the sound of drums, but do you hear the sound of the procession?" How can it be such a coincidence, there is no war near Raoyang, what is his general doing here. ā
"You mean they're cheating?" Deng Yu reacted.
"Eat with confidence, don't worry about so much, and call those officials in and tell him that we invite the general to dine together." Su Yun didn't raise his head, and said while eating.
"That's right! By the way, let them add some more dishes! Xiao Tiandao took the plate and licked it unsatisfactorily.
The three of them were apprehensive, and finally sat back, and sure enough, the city lord went and returned, "The general has official business and has passed through the city." ā
Su Yun said with a smile: "It's okay, I'm afraid the general doesn't like our food, you must know that we accompanied His Majesty in Sichuan in the past, life was embarrassed, and we cherished food very much, and now we are making contributions, but the habit is not deserved, I won't tell you, every time I accompany Your Majesty to eat, it is like this." ā
"I see." The city lord's eyes widened, the officials from the imperial court were different, and they still had such hobbies.
Anyway, the suspicion was temporarily dispelled, and this meal was thrilling, and a lot of it was secretly packed.
Then Su Yun and the others used the excuse of inspecting the city defenses, pretending to go around the city gates, and found an opportunity to slip away.
Bangu's ability had faded, and Su Yun had returned to his original thinking.
In addition to having enough to eat this time, they also got a lot of information, Wang Lang took advantage of the chaos after the natural disaster, and had begun to accelerate the annexation of Hebei counties, and many of the original forces also joined one after another, and the situation became more and more unfavorable for them.
"Go to Xindu!" Su Yun looked at Rao Yang, who was already far away behind him, "Then find a way to contact Geng Yi, it's time to join this battle." ā