Rebirth of an Old Farmer: Escape from Famine with Children and Grandchildren

When she opened the warehouse door, she found that most of the things were food.

What surprised her most was that there was still a lot of rice and flour.

Although these white rice and flour are not as white and smooth as those of modern times, they are still considered to be very high-quality ingredients in the State of Li.

There were also some corn kernels and dried corn cobs.

What surprised her most was that she found several bags of precious sorghum and rice in a corner of the warehouse.

These things are really great news for Sun Wan now.

Because during this period she was worried about how to replenish her eldest daughter-in-law's body after giving birth, and millet and rice could solve this problem.

And even after arriving in Youzhou, these seeds can be used to replant new crops.

In this way, at least in the short term, there is no need to go to the market to exchange these expensive supplies.

In addition to the grain, there was also a pile of various beans, wheat bran and rice husks.

These things seemed to be common reserve supplies for farmers, but Sun Wan couldn't figure out the use of leaving so many husks.

Then she found many weapons among a pile of miscellaneous items.

Although these weapons are not top-notch, each one is forged from solid iron and obviously has certain practical value.

Sun Wan thought about it and felt that it would be better to keep these things for the time being. After all, she was not the kind of person who wanted to rebel, and these weapons did not have much direct use for her.

In addition, there are many farm tools in the warehouse, which are very useful and good things for people like her who make a living from farming.

Then she found a lot of thick cotton quilts in the corner.

It looks like these are military supplies. This is really a bargain.

Next come the things that make people's hearts beat faster: gold and silver jewelry, books, picture albums and other valuable items.

The number of them far exceeded the treasures she found in the study, which made Sun Wan's eyes light up and her mood very good.

Sun Wan was delighted. She picked up a few exquisite vases and put them for sale in the mall, clearly noting that she hoped to exchange them for some scarce medicines.

Then she carefully looked at the books and various collections in the study.

The most common learning tools are pens, ink, paper and inkstone.

There is actually a row of exquisitely crafted jade wares placed on the antique display shelf for people to appreciate, and each piece looks like it has an ancient beauty.

Her eyes inadvertently fell on several ancient books and half an unfinished manuscript on the desk.

Looking more closely, I found a wonderful treasure among these inconspicuous items - a map of the State of Li.

For Sun Wan, this map is like a treasure. With it, she no longer has to wander around in unfamiliar places like a headless fly.

She quickly and carefully put the precious map into her pocket and was about to go find Zhang Lao Hu and others to discuss what to do next.

As soon as I walked out of the hut, I saw a group of people sitting under some pine trees and talking in the distance.

The crowd included Zhang Lao Hu, Su Shunde, the old village chief, the village chief of Dongjia Village and others.

So, she walked over excitedly and greeted everyone: "Old village chief, come and see what I found!"

After saying that, he waved the map in his hand, found a place to sit down, and carefully spread out the precious map for everyone to study together.

When unfolded, this map is about the size of an A3 paper. It shows the mountains and rivers of the State of Li in detail, which is of great help to their actions.

Simple lines are used to mark roads, rivers, mountains, and the locations of several important state and county towns; however, small villages below the county towns are not marked.

This simple map only uses a few strokes to outline the general outline, but it allows people to see the key locations at a glance.

For those familiar with the terrain, this is more than enough.

Seeing everyone's excited and surprised expressions, Sun Wan smiled and said, "Brother Zhang, please help me analyze this. In your opinion, which direction did Mingxiang and the other two children possibly go down this river? We must quickly determine their whereabouts to avoid wasting too much time."

I'm worried they'll drift further and further away, making it difficult to find them."

Sun Wan's words were full of anxiety and worry, as if her heart had flown to the children.

Every word reveals the mother's concern, which makes people around her feel the same.

When mentioning his daughter, Su Shunde's eyes flashed with worry and he quickly moved closer to check.

As a father who has experienced a lot of ups and downs, his heart was also tightened at this moment.

Although he tried to remain calm, it did not hinder the uneasiness deep in his heart.

Su Shunde was well-educated because he had studied in a private school for several years and worked as a shopkeeper in a county restaurant. Zhang Lao Hu was not well-educated, but he had traveled around the world and had a wide range of knowledge.

The two men stared at the map for a long time before Su Shunde finally spoke up: "According to the map, the two children were likely swept to the southeast by the river."

Sun Wan didn't say anything for a long time.

Southeast?

This means traveling east along the river, which is quite a distance.

The two children were left alone, and the roads were full of refugees and conscripts, making it extremely difficult for them to return to their hometown.

At this moment, two firm voices suddenly came from behind.

"I'm going to find my sister!"

Su Zhaoxiong's voice was full of determination and courage.

"I'm going to find my brother!"

Su Yousheng also expressed his opinion without hesitation.

It turned out that Su Zhaoxiong and Su Yousheng also squeezed over. After hearing the conversation between their parents and elders, they expressed their desire to go and find their missing brothers and sisters without hesitation.

The two young brothers appeared exceptionally strong and were clearly not intimidated by the predicament they faced.

Su Shunde and the old village chief had tears in their eyes and lowered their heads. They did not stop their descendants, but they did not encourage them to do so either.

Faced with such a situation, the two old men felt extremely complicated.

Although they were very worried about the safety of their children, they also understood how precious this courage and determination was.

Sun Wan shook her head, "I don't agree!"

Her voice was not loud, but it was extremely firm.

She said firmly to the two young men, "You must understand that this journey is full of unknowns and dangers. Not only is it long, but the mountain roads along the way are extremely difficult to navigate. If you separate from the main group of the village alone, you will face greater risks when fleeing. The most important thing now is that we unite and face this crisis together."

Zhang Lao Hu nodded and said, "Look at the mountain behind us. We can go around it from the east side and directly reach the official road leading to Youzhou. This will save time. We won't have to go around too much in the mountains, and it will also reduce the risk of being discovered by the enemy. After we settle down in Youzhou, we can send people to look for the two children. This arrangement will be more secure."