I was divorced because I got pregnant during the lean years, so I went back to my parents’ home and

County Magistrate Liang appealed to their emotions and explained the reasons to them, and spent a whole day talking to them about everything from responsibility, patriotism to personal interests.

Many people didn't understand, but they all admired County Magistrate Liang for knowing so much.

What moved them most was that he had white hair at such a young age.

Some people said that the county magistrate was less than twenty years old.

The people exclaimed: This world can torture good children into this state. If it were our own child, we would be heartbroken.

The magistrate of Liang County was thirsty and the people were in tears.

The magistrate of Liang County promised the men that if they won the battle, he would exempt the militia from taxes for three years.

With their emotions aroused and real benefits in sight, the men expressed on the spot their willingness to live and die with Ye County.

……

However, the militia have not received formal training and are difficult to coordinate, so we need to find someone trustworthy to lead them.

He posted a notice recruiting militia leaders throughout the county.

He should be skilled in martial arts, love his family and his country, have a resolute and courageous character, dare to charge into battle, be familiar with the terrain of Ye County, and preferably be a native of Ye County.

After passing the final comprehensive evaluation, a reward of 100 taels of silver will be given.

Magistrate Liang looked for a whole day but didn't like any of them.

Some of them have decent fighting skills, but their intentions are not pure, so we must not accept them.

Some people are simple and honest, but unfortunately not smart enough, so we can't keep them because the chance of them being sacrificed is too high.

……

In the evening, County Magistrate Liang was so anxious that he didn't even have dinner. He went back to pack his things, which weren't much, so he packed them and took a carriage to Ji Xiaobei's house.

It is unknown how long the war in Ye County will last.

He thought Ji Xiaobei would definitely take the children back to Anzhou.

Because of the war, the work of storing land will also come to an end.

The war was about to break out, and he had already made plans to live and die together with the people of Ye County. If Ye County was alive, Liang Yuhui would be alive; if Ye County was dead, Liang Yuhui would be dead.

My sister married into the Ji family. Although they were ordinary farmers, her brother-in-law was a decent man, had a family business, and was good to her. As long as her sister was happy, he would be satisfied. Thinking of this, she smiled.

I have nothing to worry about anymore.

He knocked on Ji Xiaobei's door.

When Huang Po saw that it was Liang Yuhui, she was frightened. She was afraid of scholars, and this scholar was the magistrate of Ye County. Her legs went weak and she wanted to kneel down, but was supported by Liang Yuhui.

"Mrs. Huang, there's no need to be so polite. I'm here to be Liang Yuhui."

Seeing that Liang Yuhui was not arrogant at all and was very approachable, Mrs. Huang hurriedly stood up and said with a smile, "Mr. Liang, why are you here so late? Do you have something to do with Xiaobei?"

Liang Yuhui nodded.

Mrs. Huang quickly went to call Ji Xiaobei over.

"Magister Liang, what's the matter?" Ji Xiaobei asked as soon as he arrived at the front yard, before entering the house.

"Miss Ji, it's really inappropriate for Yuhui to come here so late. I'm sorry to disturb you!" Liang Yuhui bowed apologetically.

Liang Yuhui is now the chief official of Ye County, so it would not be appropriate for him to bow to me.

Ji Xiaobei hurriedly supported him and said, "Liang County Magistrate, what are you doing? Just tell me what's going on!"

"Miss Ji, I would like you to take these things to my sister. I will also give some of my books and other small items to my sister as a keepsake for her!"

As Liang Yuhui spoke, his eyes felt warm.

"Jade wave!"

Ji Xiaobei screamed. She knew what Yu Hui meant. He was the official of Ye County. The people of Ye County could escape, but he could not.

"Don't be too pessimistic. Ye County will definitely survive this disaster."

Ji Xiaobei comforted him.

Liang Yuhui smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying, "The war is about to start, but the food and grass have not arrived yet. How can the soldiers in the army have the mood to fight? General Fang said he was going to collect food. I know the situation in Yongchang Prefecture better than he does. It is impossible for me to lend him food. Besides, there is not much food left in the granary of Yongchang Prefecture."

Ji Xiaobei was stunned. She didn't expect that Yongchang Prefecture had reached the point where the mountains and rivers were barren.

"How could this happen?" Ji Xiaobei was a little puzzled. How could Yongchang Prefecture, the largest provincial capital in the western part of China, fall to this state?

"Dai Xingchen, the prefect of Yongchang Prefecture, has many corrupt officials under him. All the grain in the granary was taken away by them under various pretexts. On the surface, they were giving it to the people, but no one knows where it ended up..."

Liang Yuhui stopped talking here.

Ji Xiaobei was shocked. It turned out that the situation outside was so chaotic!

She really didn't know this in Ye County.

I wonder if Fu Jichang knows about this?

She felt a little uneasy. If things continued like this, it would be strange if the Great Northern Dynasty did not perish.

"Yuhui, don't worry too much. There will always be a way when we reach the mountain. Maybe the food and fodder will arrive soon!" Ji Xiaobei comforted him.

It was too late, Liang Yuhui didn't want to stay too long, so he got up and said goodbye.

Ji Xiaobei went to Fu Jichang's room to find him.

He's not in now.

Ji Xiaobei sat in his room until late at night when Fu Jichang came back from outside, exhausted.

"Why don't you go to bed?" Fu Jichang asked.

"Waiting for you, Liang Yuhui is here!" Ji Xiaobei said.

"Yes, he went to General Fang after he left here."

"Oh, you are together?" Ji Xiaobei asked. Since they were together, Fu Jichang should know the situation in Yongchang Prefecture.

"Liang Yuhui is looking for the head of the militia. Ye County hasn't found a suitable one yet. Go find General Fang and find a solution!"

Fu Jichang took off his cloak and hung it on the clothes hook.

Ji Xiaobei hummed and didn't take it to heart.

"Has the imperial court really cut off the food supply here?" Ji Xiaobei asked.

Fu Jichang shook his head and said, "The grain and grass have not been delivered. This is definitely not the emperor's intention. I have secretly paid attention to the grain and grass issue and it has been approved. As for which link has gone wrong, I am not sure."

At this moment, something suddenly fell into the yard with a bang.

"Who?" Fu Jichang shouted and pulled Ji Xiaobei behind him.

Ji Xiaobei: ...Emma, ​​I wasn’t scared by the sound, I was scared by you!

"Stay in the room and don't go out. I'll go and take a look!" Fu Jichang said, striding out the door.

Ji Xiaobei stood at the door and looked into the dark yard. There was no one in sight, only the sound of the whistling wind.

After a while, Fu Jichang came in with a small wooden box.

"I found it at the door!" He showed it to Ji Xiaobei.

Ah, what is that? Ji Xiaobei looked at the black box in surprise.

Fu Jichang put it on the table, his face turned pale, as if he had a bad premonition.

"Who is it, late at night? Could it be a time bomb?" Ji Xiaobei blurted out.

Fu Jichang shook his head, with a strange look on his face: Blast eggs? Whose eggs?

Sometimes he couldn't understand what Ji Xiaobei said, and he always kept silent.

This time he felt that he must have been thinking in the wrong direction again.

He stared at the black box and said, "Don't be afraid. He must be trying to convey some message but doesn't want to say it in person, so he uses this method..."