Exile is exile, is half of the capital enough as compensation?

Li Tianze raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard this, and thought to himself: No wonder they didn’t see the women and children just now, it turns out they were hidden.

I couldn't help but take a look at Chief Mao. He was indeed qualified to be the chief.

"Come on, Yan'er. I'll take you to meet your two aunts and your grandmother. They talk about you all the time."

Mao Ziping also noticed that his father was in a bad mood. He was afraid that if Chen Yan'er stayed any longer, his father would cry in front of outsiders. His father was a very proud person and he would never let him lose face in front of so many people.

Chen Yan'er followed her two uncles out of the main hall. Before leaving, she glanced in the direction of her father and gave him a look that told him to fend for himself.

Chen Bainian naturally noticed his father-in-law's gaze and wiped the sweat that had appeared on his forehead.

"Father-in-law, it's my fault that I'm incompetent and failed to protect Qingqing."

Chief Mao wanted to teach him a lesson, but since there were guests present, he could only swallow his anger and raised his hand, "Alright, let's talk about family matters later. Now that the young master is here, let's talk business first!"

After saying that, she stopped looking at him and turned to look at Li Tianze, "By the way, I haven't asked for your name for such a long time, I wonder..."

"I, Li Tianze, was exiled to the Northland just like Master Chen and the others."

"Li Tianze?"

"Yes."

"Then do you know General Li Xiaoli?" Chief Mao asked excitedly.

"He is my father." Li Tianze didn't expect that Chief Mao also knew his father, so he bowed and said.

"So he's the descendant of General Li. No wonder he's so skilled in martial arts at such a young age. Like father, like son! What a pity..."

Although Chief Mao had been in seclusion for many years, people who went out to purchase goods would often bring back news, so he naturally knew that Li Xiao had died in battle.

Although outsiders said that Li Xiao died because he was greedy for merit and rashly fell into the enemy's trap, he knew that such a person would never do such a thing without caring about the lives of his soldiers.

"So the old man also knew my father."

"Yes, of course I know. Speaking of which, the fact that so many people in our tribe survived has something to do with General Li!"

Li Tianze was unaware of this and looked at Chief Mao suspiciously.

Chief Mao didn't keep the secret and spoke freely, "Back then, our tribe was ambushed by people from the northern border. Fortunately, General Li and his men arrived, and we were able to survive."

Although Li Xiao was only ordered to resist foreign enemies, his action did save them.

Li Tianze nodded slightly. So that's how it was. The battle between Northern Xinjiang and Eastern Jin took place when he was very young.

At that time, his father was a famous victorious general. No matter where the battle took place, he was the first general chosen by the emperor to go to the battlefield.

"Don't worry about it, Patriarch. My father was only following orders to go to the battlefield."

"That's true, but we are the ones who benefited after all. It's a pity... we won't have the chance to repay you in the future."

Li Tianze didn't say anything.

You see, the people his father just saved by chance can remember him for the rest of his life, but the person he regarded as a close friend killed him.

Heart!

It’s really hard to see through.

"Well, there's no need to be sad, old man. I'm sure you know the purpose of our trip. I wonder when you plan to leave."

Chief Mao regained his composure and asked, "Is it okay if I take my people away tomorrow?"

Although this is where they have lived for many years and they are reluctant to leave, there is a group of people behind them who are eyeing them and want to take them over, so living here is indeed a bit unsafe.

Since the Maolu tribe is destined to be unable to survive, why not find a place to settle down and at least save the lives of the tribe members.

He still knew which side was more powerful, the Eastern Jin Dynasty or the Yao people.

Going to the north can be said to be the best choice. Not only can he reunite with his granddaughter, but he can also allow his tribe members to have a stable life.

"Okay, then please ask the tribe leader to inform everyone that we will leave early tomorrow morning. We only need to take valuables and necessities. The mountain road is difficult to travel, and it would be difficult to carry too many things."

"Yes, I have already given the order. Most of them have packed up now. I believe the tribesmen also know why you are here. We will leave tomorrow morning."

The people in thatched cottage were indeed very fast.

After Li Tianze finished chatting with Chief Mao, all the people in their tribe gathered at the door of Chief Mao's house.

Li Tianze did not interfere in the affairs of the clan.

After politely declining the invitation from Chief Mao to stay, Li Tianze led Li Er and others to retreat to the gate.

Of course, Chen Bainian and Chen Yaner did not follow them.

"Master, why don't we live in the village? Aren't there vacant houses in the village?" Li Er asked while setting up the tent.

"Chief Mao must have something to tell them. It's a great inconvenience for us to stay. And Miss Chen and the others, this is the first time we've met in such a long time, so we must reminisce about the past." Li Tianze said, his eyes fixed on the mountains not far behind them.

The road he was looking at was different from the one they came from. He was looking at the hill on the other side.

He had noticed when the Yao people left just now that they were evacuating from the hill over there.

Li Er had set up the tent and saw that his master was staring into the distance. He followed his example and put his hand in front of his forehead, looking out. "Master, what are you looking at?"

"Look in the direction of the Yao people."

A small clan that has been secluded for many years must have some ulterior motive for suddenly wanting to expand its staff.

And what the man in animal skins said, that taking the thatched cottagers away would bring them trouble, kept lingering in his mind.

He could faintly smell a sense of danger.

It’s a pity that Youyou didn’t come this time. If she were here, she would have taken the opportunity to attack that person.

He whispered something in Li Er's ear.

Li Er bowed and disappeared from the spot.

They had dinner in the village in the evening. Chen Yaner and Mao Zifei came to treat them personally.

Li Tianze had no choice but to go.

When he arrived, tables had already been set up on the village road, and many people brought out prepared dishes from their homes.

Li Tianze took a casual look and saw that there were both meat and vegetable dishes, which were particularly delicious.

"Mr. Li, please come this way." Mao Zifei arranged Li Tianze to sit in the main seat with the head of the Mao clan.

Also sitting there were several old men who had been held hostage under the altar when Li Tianze had just arrived.

"Mr. Li, please don't mind the simple meal."

Li Tianze clasped his fists and said, "It's good that Chief Mao is joking."

Seeing that he didn't despise it, Chief Mao breathed a sigh of relief. "To be honest, Master Li, this is already the best meal in our village. We're leaving tomorrow, and the tribesmen said they must treat you to a good meal."