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

Looking at the people in Darong Village, his brows furrowed slightly.

"You all fled from the same village, such a large group?"

Seeing everyone nodding, the leader felt a flash of surprise, but then he came up with a plan.

There is actually a place where they can be accommodated.

He looked at everyone carefully and confirmed again: "Are you really unwilling to separate?"

When everyone heard there was a play, they immediately started talking at once: "No separation, absolutely not!"

"We want to be with Sister-in-law Sun forever!"

The others also shouted in agreement: "That's right, me too!"

"Alright, alright, stop messing around! Stop messing around!"

The surroundings were suddenly so quiet that you could hear a pin drop. Everyone stared at the manager anxiously, their eyes full of uneasiness.

The manager also felt very unhappy, thinking to himself that if it weren't for his official uniform, he would have been in big trouble because of this group of people.

The noise of such a large group of people shouting at the same time was so piercing to the eardrums that it was unbearable.

The steward waved his hand impatiently, "Since you don't want to separate, then let's just do it together. Come, take them to Xinghua Village in Qingshui Town for resettlement!"

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes brightened.

"Thanks to you, sir. Thank you very much, sir!"

The joy was beyond words, and everyone looked at each other with sincere and bright smiles.

Seeing this, the three Ma brothers brought Xu Xiangxiang and timidly moved forward.

"Village chief, we..."

The village chief's face was filled with joy. He waved his hand cheerfully and said, "Let's go! We are from the same village, so please don't separate again!"

The Ma family was startled at first, but then they smiled and said, "Okay, let's go!"

"Walk together!"

The steward looked at the group of people who were so excited as if they had been reborn, shook his head helplessly, and ordered the two soldiers behind him to lead the way to Xinghua Village.

Before leaving, he looked at the only two horses left in the crowd in surprise.

It's not easy. They were able to keep the horses during the escape. It seems that this group of people are really capable.

It’s just right, let those tough guys in Xinghua Village see what they are capable of.

Thinking of some unpleasant things, the manager's face darkened slightly, but he quickly adjusted himself.

The people of Darong Village were unaware of the twists and turns involved, and they were following the officers and soldiers happily.

Finally, there is a home.

Unfortunately, because they went directly into the village and passed through the outer wall of Huizhou City, they did not experience the prosperity and tranquility of Huizhou City firsthand.

Even so, everyone's eyes are still not enough.

The simplest attire for people living in the outer city is cotton clothes, and linen clothes are hard to find!

Not to mention the road under your feet, wow, it’s all paved with smooth bluestone slabs!

After walking on a bumpy road for half a year, the group felt a little uncomfortable when they first stepped on the smooth stone road.

Su Guiying stamped her feet lightly and whispered excitedly into Sun Wan's ear, "Mom, this road is so easy to walk on!"

"It would be great if we could live in the city in the future!"

Sun Wan smiled and gently stroked her daughter's head: "That day will come."

Some men felt that their worn-out straw sandals were even more prickly when stepped on the stone slabs, so they simply walked barefoot.

The leading soldier didn't say much when he saw this.

Huizhou City is vast, and even in the outer area, it took them more than two hours to walk.

It was not until we left Huizhou City that the ground turned into loess, but it was obviously compacted, making it stable and comfortable to walk on. Even the carriages ran quite smoothly.

Soon, the group arrived at Qingshui Town.

This place is more prosperous than their hometown. There are stalls on both sides of the street, shops everywhere, hawking sounds one after another, and a wide variety of goods.

The buildings in the town all have white walls and black tiles, which has a unique flavor and is a scene they have never seen before.

Everyone was dazzled and interested in watching.

Sun Wan carefully observed the items sold by the vendors and found that there were not only daily necessities, but also rare items such as leather and spices.

After thinking for a moment, Sun Wan took out the silver that Jiang Sima had given her and quietly handed it to the leading soldier.

The two soldiers immediately looked at Sun Wan differently.

Sun Wan smiled and explained, "This is a small token of our appreciation from our village. It's getting late, and I'm afraid it will be dark by the time you two return. This little bit of money is just a treat for you two to have a drink and warm yourselves."

Seeing Sun Wan was so straightforward, the two men stopped pretending to be sophisticated and started chatting with them casually.

Only then did Sun Wan discover that Qingshui Town was actually the largest and closest town to Huizhou.

Even better, there is an unexpected benefit here - there are more trading stalls in the market than in the city.

After all, if you want to set up a stall and do business in Huizhou City, you are not only restricted to a specific area, but the taxes you pay are also much higher than outside the city.

In comparison, although it takes a longer distance to go to Qingshui Town, the tax burden is much lighter. Over time, many businesses would rather choose to do business in Qingshui Town.

As a result, Qingshui Town became more and more prosperous and wealthy, and the surrounding villages also benefited greatly from it, and life there became much more comfortable than elsewhere.

The remaining eggs and vegetables at home were taken to the town and sold. They were sold out in a blink of an eye, and the price was reasonable.

When everyone heard the news, they all smiled and thanked the manager repeatedly.

What a good person! Not only did he bring them together, but he also chose such a good place for them to stay.

Upon hearing this, the soldiers looked at each other. They didn't say anything, but their eyes were full of deep meaning.

A strange feeling flashed through Sun Wan's mind.

They had just arrived and had no relationship with the manager, and they hadn't brought any benefits. Why was the other party so generous to help them?

But seeing that everyone was very happy, she didn't say anything more to ruin the atmosphere.

She turned to look at Yan Senyue: "Senyue, are you planning to go to Xinghua Village with us?"

Yan Senyue nodded gently: "I have come all this way, so I don't mind taking a few more steps. I will go find my relatives after you settle down first."

Sun Wan agreed: "Then it's settled."

"You can live with us for a while, and when you get used to the environment, you can go find your relatives. We are happy to help."

Yan Senyue smiled and agreed gently, "Okay."

With the soldiers leading the way, everyone headed towards Xinghua Village in high spirits.

However, they arrived in Huizhou too late. Even though they hurried, it was already completely dark when they arrived at Xinghua Village.

Looking at the village from afar, it is vast, with large houses and exquisite decorations. From time to time, you can hear the crowing of chickens and the quacking of ducks, which gives it a prosperous scene.

However, Sun Wan and the village chief frowned unconsciously.

It was late at night, and there was only one person welcoming guests in Xinghua Village. He was holding a lantern and standing at the entrance of the village, feeling bored and yawning.

When the noise came, the man walked slowly forward and briefly handed over to the two soldiers. The soldiers left without any delay.

He glanced at the crowd, his gaze lingering on the two horses. Then he waved lazily and said sleepily, "Follow me."

Such indifference made everyone feel nervous.

The village chief asked in a trembling voice, "Excuse me, are you the village chief of this village?"