There was a burst of fragrant rice in the sunset, and more than 100 people were boiling steaming corn porridge around dozens of cauldrons.

"Big cow, hurry up and bring me some wood"

"Coming, coming......"

"Jiabao, Jiabao, what are you taking?"

"Coming soon, coming right away"

"Second uncle, I heard that those people are about to arrive, have you been busy all the time?"

"What is urging? I don't even know the importance of these things, I'm an old bone?"

"I'm talkative, I'm talkative, and please Haihan"

Jia Nian didn't have time to listen to these discussions, a pair of eyes stared at the front, and as time passed, the still calm heart also beat.

At this time, Guo Dapang ran from the river embankment in a hurry, shouting at the top of his voice: "People are coming, people are coming, people are coming, ......"

There was a sudden sensation in the village, and hundreds of old and weak women and children all looked at Jia Nian.

Jia Nian gritted his teeth in his heart and walked towards the river embankment. Tang Gaoming, Tang Yanqing and others also hurriedly followed.

The villagers looked at each other and pondered whether there was anything missing. When I was sure that it was correct, I breathed a sigh of relief.

Liu Ye did not follow, but stood next to a cauldron and waited quietly.

……

Walking to the embankment, Jia Nian looked around and saw a fleet of boats on the surface of Nachao Lake, and his heart was gradually relieved. With such a large number of more than 2,000 refugees, it is naturally more convenient to transport them by boat.

Guo Dapang pouted at Jia Nian, and the two walked towards the river.

The twenty boats in the village had already been hidden by Liu Ye in advance, so they looked a little open.

When the boat at the front docked, Zhao Ergou walked quickly without thinking, with a smile on his face.

Followed by the sound of dense footsteps, a group of sword-wielding water thieves streamed out from dozens of ships.

The aura of slaughter spread on the bank of the river, and Zhao Ergou spoke up: "I originally planned to deliver it in the afternoon, but there were too many people, so I had to delay it until now." If it brings trouble to your village, please bear with Village Chief Jia."

"You're welcome," Jia Nian replied casually, looking at the boats, and saw that the refugees on it all showed desperate eyes, so he frowned.

Zhao Ergou showed a puzzled gaze: "Village Chief Jia has encountered troubles?" ”

"These people look desperate, they must be hungry," Jia Nian heard the reply and said deliberately.

Zhao Ergou was stunned: "Hungry?" ”

"Village Chief Jia is right, they didn't eat at noon," Zhao Ergou replied.

Guo Dapang cleared his throat: "Our village has already prepared corn porridge, why don't we let them eat porridge now?" ”

"Okay," Zhao Ergou responded in a crisp tone.

He shouted to the water thieves around him: "Go, bring all those people to Changhe Village"

"Yes," the water thief standing next to him shouted his order.

Then the water thief took a hundred companions and led a group of refugees to the embankment.

Jia Nian looked at the refugees like a tide, as if unconsciously asking, "Have the elites of your village not eaten yet?" ”

"Well, I plan to let them eat in the village after sending the refugees," Zhao Ergou replied without thinking.

Guo Dapang instantly understood what Jia Nian meant, and smiled at Zhao Ergou: "I don't know how the food in your village is?" ”

"It's good to have a bowl of gruel in this troubled world, how about the food" Zhao Ergou did not doubt him, and replied casually.

Jia Nian took the opportunity to speak: "If the elite of your village don't dislike the unpalatable corn porridge in our village, why don't you have a light meal here?" ”

"This?" Zhao Ergou fell into hesitation.

At this moment, the smell of rice wafted in, and I couldn't help but move my index finger. The water thieves standing in two rows couldn't help but swallow the saliva in their mouths.

Zhao Ergou sniffed hard, revealing an intoxicated look: "This is the best Liang Mi"

"It's rare that Village Chief Jia has a good intention, wouldn't it be too unkind if we postpone it" Zhao Ergou found a step and looked around at the water thieves: "Go to Changhe Village to drink porridge with those refugees in batches"

"It is strictly forbidden to disturb the people," Zhao Ergou commanded with a majestic face.

The water thieves were overjoyed and shouted in unison: "Yes"

"Since you have drunk other people's porridge, you have to help Changhe Village maintain order, but you can't ruin the reputation of our Baifan Water Village," Zhao Ergou advised.

The thieves saluted again and walked out of their legs to the embankment.

Looking at those water thieves who maintained order, Jia Nian and Guo Dapang smiled at the same time.

"Please," Jia Nian gestured to the embankment.

Zhao Ergou nodded with satisfaction and took the lead in walking towards the river embankment.

Tang Yanqing, Tang Gaoming and others stood on the river, and when they saw Zhao Ergou and Jia Nian coming, they hurriedly bowed.

The hot gruel was brought over by Sun Deqiu and Gu Enze, and handed to Jia Nian, Guo Dapang and Zhao Ergou respectively.

The noise sounded, and the village looked busy in the light of the setting sun.

"Don't rush, don't rush, line up one by one and take your time"

"Everyone has gruel, you can rest assured"

"If you have received gruel, please go to the left area to eat"

"Where's the hot water? Hurry up and bring hot water."

"Whoever has eaten gruel, come with me, and I will assign you tents."

"If you are already neighbors and relatives, please stand together so that we can distribute things to you."

The sound is muffled, but it is clear. The crowd was crowded, but orderly.

Zhao Ergou stood on the river embankment and wiped the corners of his mouth with his sleeve, took the empty bowl in his hand, and couldn't help but sigh: "I can't imagine that the small Changhe Village can actually do this, which makes me breathtaking."

"Overrated" Although Jia Nian is modest, he has a pride in his heart.

Zhao Ergou smiled and didn't say much on this topic: "Village Chief Jia is too modest, this is not good"

"Now I have a general understanding of the strength of your village, and in the future cooperation, please take care of our business," Zhao Ergou said with a little humility.

Jia Nian nodded: "That's nature"

"Today, your village has a population of more than 2,000 people, and you will need to pay a lot of taxes in the coming year. Our personal friendship is personal friendship, this is not ambiguous," Zhao Ergou smiled and smiled.

Hearing the word tax, Jia Nian's eyes suddenly narrowed, and then a smile appeared on his face: "Don't you believe in the financial resources of this village?" ”

"How dare you, I'm just kindly reminding me," Zhao Ergou said pointedly.

Guo Dapang joked half-seriously and half-jokingly: "Do you need to hand over next year's taxes to Guizhai now?" ”

"No," Zhao Ergou replied cleanly.

Then he looked up at the sunset in the sky: "The city wall is very strong, very strong......"

Jia Nian didn't answer, but just sank his heart. Is this a threat or a knock? Such a clumsy method is really ridiculous.