The 200-mile mountain road in Yushan is only a few days away, but the refugees are hungry and have to guard against robbers, so they naturally slow down. Wei Zeng's arrival greatly increased everyone's confidence. When Wei Zeng chose to stay alone to fight against the bandits, everyone did not have much hope for him. Now that Wei Zeng has returned safely, the robbers are also very afraid of him, and the refugees have a sense of security for a while, and there are many fewer people left behind.

"Mr. Qi, we have already walked out of the Yushan Mountain Road, and more than ten miles further on is Shifeng City. We don't have much food left, and we have to trouble Mr. Qi. Wei Zeng said to Qi Weilun.

"Wei Xiaoyou doesn't have to worry. I have a few old acquaintances in Stone Wind City, and their families are quite well-off, and there are many people who are kind and generous. I'll leave that to me. Qi Weilun replied, although Qi Weilun was also a little sad when he saw Wei Zeng returning, his mood was also much better.

"Where is the porridge shed? Zhen'er, you take them first, and I will send Mr. Qi into the city to join you. I was framed by someone in Guanbei and wanted by the imperial court, and I don't know if this Shifeng City can be entered? Wei Zeng said.

"It's easy to find in the south of the city, Brother Wei, then I'll go first." Wei Zhen responded.

"Wei Xiaoyou doesn't have to be like this, it's better for you husband and wife to be together just now. This Stone Wind City is also an important town of the imperial court, and I can't have any problems visiting a few friends. Qi Weilun hurriedly said when he heard this.

"Two of my friends should have passed through Stone Wind City, and I just sent my husband by the way. My two friends are also good at martial arts, and they will have a better chance of winning against those outlaws together in the future. Wei Zeng said.

"In that case, let's go into the city together." Qi Weilun nodded when he heard this, and walked towards the city with Wei Zengxiang.

When approaching Stone Wind City, the two found that a large number of refugees had gathered around Stone Wind City. At the gates of the city, the soldiers lowered their horses to block those who tried to enter the city.

"How can there be so many refugees in this Stone Wind City? Could it be that there is also a famine in Yanbei? Qi Weilun was a little surprised when he saw this.

"It's better to say it's a natural disaster than a man-made disaster. In recent years, the dynasty has been very unstable, and rebellions have occurred in Kansai and Jiangnan one after another. The rebellion in Jiangnan has been suppressed, but the war is still raging in Kansai. The imperial court spent empty treasury in order to fight the war, so it tried every means to exploit the people. The land of Yanbei was already barren, and everyone was barely satisfied, so they left their hometowns to flee the famine in a disaster year. Many of the robbers in Yushan are my fellow villagers in Yanbei. It's been a good year, but I don't understand why there are so many refugees. Could it be that the imperial court really didn't care about the lives of the people in order to loot money? Wei Zeng said hatefully.

"If it doesn't stop there, it doesn't stop there. If the imperial court really corrupts the Tao to this point, the world will be in danger. We're going into the city, and maybe we'll know the real reason for so many refugees. Qi Weilun couldn't believe it, and with a furrow of his eyebrows, he quickened his pace and walked towards the city.

The soldiers defending the city saw that Qi Weilun was talking and had a customs clearance diploma issued by the government, so they let the two of them in after a little inquiry. When the refugees saw someone entering, there was a commotion, pushing and shoving, trying to break through the soldiers' barriers and squeeze into the city. The soldiers defending the city stepped up to block it, but there were a large number of refugees, and a few soldiers could not stop it.

A "whoosh" was followed by a wail, and the refugees who rushed ahead were killed by an arrow. The refugees hurriedly took a few steps back.

"Death to those who dare to break through! Stand down! The sergeants listened to the order, and the one who dared to take a step forward was killed. One of the officers guarding the city shouted with a bow and arrow in his hand.

"We just want to live! Let's go into the city to beg for food and we can live! One of the refugees plucked up the courage to speak to the officer.

He was responded to with a "boom", and he fell to the ground like the previous refugee.

"I'll just say one last time, and I'll back down. Archers ready. The officer guarding the city scolded.

The hearts of the refugees were terrified and they retreated.

"Alas, what a pitiful!" A soldier couldn't help but sigh as he looked at the two cold corpses at the city gate.

When the officer defending the city heard this, he knocked the soldier to the ground with a slap and said angrily: "You go down to the gate for me, if you let a refugee enter the city, I will cut off your head." ”

The hearts of the soldiers were sink, and no one spoke anymore.

Wei Zeng looked back at the scene that had just happened, and a wave of anger arose in his heart. Qi Weilun walked straight to the city without looking back, but he could see that his hands were shaking.

Qi Weilun walked to a large mansion and handed over the letter of his visit. Wei Zeng has never had a good impression of high-ranking officials and nobles, so he broke up with Qi Weilun and went to find Gu Chayi and Yan Xiuxiu.

Qi Weilun walked towards the courtyard under the guidance of the doorman. The owner of the house was excited when he heard that Qi Weilun had arrived, and went out to greet Qi Weilun without waiting for him to enter the house.

"Brother Mude, don't come unharmed. Eight years have passed since Jiangnan was farewell, and Brother Mude is still the same. Back then, he said that he would come to me as a guest when he was free, but I waited for Brother Mude to wait for him. As soon as the owner of the house saw Qi Weilun, he greeted him.

"I was going to visit Stone Wind City three years ago. It's just that when the Yanbei military disaster was blocked, I myself almost became a ghost under the sword of a few martial artists, so I turned around and went to Yaodong. Stop-and-go, I didn't expect three years to pass. Qi Weilun agreed.

"Brother Mu De has been walking for three years from Yaodong to Shifeng City, so there must be an adventure. You have to tell me honestly, or I won't agree. The owner of the house said.

"Where there are adventures, they are just ridiculous things that are not worth mentioning. But ask, I have something to ask you for this time. Qi Weiren said. I was going to borrow some food from my friend for the refugees, and I thought to myself, I would never refuse if I had always been anxious for justice and justice.

"Brother Mud has always been very proud, and he is easy not to ask for others. Let me guess what made Brother Mulder open Chrysostom. Well, it must be because of the refugees outside the city. Asked with a smile.

"Those who know me, ask also. Please also ask for a brother. Qi Weilun said with a sigh of relief.

"No hurry, no hurry. There were a large number of refugees gathered this time, and our lord and squire gathered at my house to discuss what to do. Brother Mulder, please come with me, you have always been a talented person, and I think you should be able to give me some good ideas. He asked, and pulled Qi Weilun into the back room.

In the middle of the room, the person sitting in the middle of the room, also wearing official uniforms, was obviously the Shifeng City Lord. Below are many wealthy squires dressed in satin clothes.

asked to introduce Qi Weilun to everyone, and everyone greeted Qi Weilun warmly regardless of whether they knew Qi Weilun or not. The seat where the question was asked was in the hands of the city lord, and it could be seen that his status in Shifeng City was still extremely high. Qi Weilun was placed next to the question.

"Mr. Wendao is back, there are too many victims this time, and there is a tendency to gather more and more. Now that the whole dynasty is not stable, it would not be good if they gathered a crowd to make trouble. Mr. Wendao is a knowledgeable person, and I don't know what to teach. The Lord of Stone Wind City asked politely.

"The main thing for this disaster is to comfort the victims, and it is better for everyone to donate some family property to buy food to help them. After a few days, when the famine has passed, they will naturally return to their hometowns to live. He asked.

"These victims were all caused by the Jing Nan Army's suppression of bandits in the south. Why should we bear the sins they have created? If it's really a natural disaster, it's nothing to donate some money, but it's a man-made disaster, and I won't accept it if I want to take the money. The emaciated man said.

"How to take money again. In order to support the imperial court to suppress the rebellion, we have contributed a lot of money and efforts. I have a small business, and if I don't get a penny in my pocket, I have to take out ten cents. If I continue like this, I'm going to be a refugee. A man with a big belly with a red face said.

"It is not enough for the people of this disaster to rely on a few of us, and the disaster relief still depends on the imperial court. Why don't you open the granary and give money with official food? Seeing that everyone was about to quarrel over the money, he suggested.

"This gentleman, the grain in the treasury has to be handed over to the imperial court. It was all to be shipped directly to the army. I'm going to lose the food, and if I lose this black hat, I'm afraid I won't even be able to protect my head. The Stone Wind City Lord said in embarrassment.

"I don't think there's anything to worry about. Those refugees didn't make a big deal. Moreover, this place is not far from Guanbei and Mobei, so they will naturally go to Guanbei and Mobei when they are hungry. There are more Central Plains people in Mobei, which is conducive to counterbalancing and occupying the Turks; The land of Kanbei is vast and sparsely populated, and the land can be developed if there are people. This is all a good thing for the benefit of the country and the people. One of them stroked his beard and shook his head.

"I'm afraid that if the refugees don't leave, something big will happen." The Stone Wind City Lord said with some concern.

"Don't worry, adults, a few old and weak, sick and disabled people can't make any big trouble. If they dare to make trouble, I will kill them until they are honest; If they don't leave, I think they won't leave if they are held up with knives and guns? An officer walked in through the door and said casually.

Qi Weilun was shocked, this officer was the same person who had shot the victims on the city wall earlier.

"The general is back. I wonder if it's still stable outside the city now? The Stone Wind City Lord couldn't wait to ask.

"Your Excellency, rest assured, nothing is wrong. Someone tried to rush into the city just now, but I was already crushed. Now those people are honest. The officer said.

"You are saying such things just now when you wantonly killed the victims at the city gates. My lord has no king's law, and if he abuses torture and kills, please punish him. Otherwise, if the national law is not there, I am afraid that the stone wind will be unstable. Qi Weilun got up angrily and rebuked.

"Who are you, dare to talk to me like this, are you impatient?" As he spoke, the officer drew his sword.

"The general must not be rude, this is a good friend of Mr. Wen. You should pay more attention to your actions in the future, and this law and discipline still have to be followed. The Stone Wind City Lord persuaded.

Hearing this, the officer put down his knife, but still said with an unconvinced face: "Then I don't care about it, don't come to me again when those victims rush into the city and loot everywhere." ”

The squires looked at each other, and then they all accused Qi Weilun. In the end, Qi Weilun was angry and was asked, and he was taken out of the house.

"Brother Mulder didn't expect things to come to this. When the national disaster is at hand, they only have themselves in their hearts. Don't worry, they don't care about me, I'll bring someone to bring you food. I'm going to help you even if I'm bankrupt. Asked excitedly.

Qi Weilun thanked him, and then followed a family member to collect food.

"Sir, do we really want to give all the food to that man?" The butler asked quietly.

"My old brother has always had a stupid spirit, and he always wants to save the world by himself. If I don't help him, my reputation will be ruined with his influence in Shilin. I want him to know that it's not that I don't help, but that the world and people's hearts are like this. You ask someone to take him to the basement of the West Courtyard, where there are a few packets of moldy food for the refugees. ”