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Chapter 340: Traveling Together, the Millennium City Shows Decline and Prosperity
Whether out of genuine sadness or because of the demands of the world, the people of Liujia Village are immersed in a sad atmosphere at this moment.

In fact, perhaps because of the arrival of Su Yao, a high-ranking official with a gold seal and purple ribbon, every family member was competing to cry in order to show their filial piety.

They surrounded the mourning halls in their respective homes and cried loudly, as if the whole world was shrouded in sorrow.

Snowflakes fell, landed on their heads and shoulders, blending with their tears and turning into drops of crystal water.

Even so, Su Yao is not yet the lord of this county, and cannot directly recommend them, so he does this.
If Liu Yu came, the scene would be several times more exaggerated.

Therefore, the people here are now all immersed in this sad atmosphere and there is no hope.

After understanding Liu Bei's meaning, Su Yao slowly turned around and said to Liu Bei:
"Brother Xuande is also in grief over the loss of his wife. May I ask what you will do?"

Mourning is not just an act of children towards their elders.

There are also standards for mourning between husband and wife.

However, compared to the three years of mourning for a wife when her husband dies, a husband only needs to mourn for one year when his wife dies.

Liu Bei had just been transferred to be the magistrate of Xiangping when he encountered this incident.

No wonder he was delayed here.

So, Su Yao was very curious about what choice Liu Bei would make.

After all, it is common for those who are interested in a career in politics to resign when they encounter such a family funeral, and the court will grant their resignation.

This will not hinder one's career, but will instead give one huge reputation and a smoother path to advancement in the future.

Hearing Su Yao's question, Liu Bei lowered his eyelids and paused:
"What do you think we should do?"

"No matter what Brother Xuande plans to do, I respect your choice." Su Yao said decisively.

Liu Bei took a deep breath, raised his head and said:

"Although I have lost my beloved wife, the world is not at peace and the people are suffering. How dare I forget the public interest for personal gain?"

He continued:

"Your Excellency's trip to Liaodong is uncertain. I am fortunate to have your trust and have been appointed as the magistrate of Xiangping County under your jurisdiction. I should do my utmost to assist you. How can I give up halfway because of a personal relationship?"

"Therefore, I am willing to put state affairs first. Tomorrow, after the seventh day of my son's death, I will continue my journey to follow you, my lord, and do my best to serve the country and bring peace to the people."

Su Yao nodded. This was naturally the best result.

Becoming the governor of a place would obviously involve a lot of messy internal affairs.

Placing Liu Bei as a county magistrate in his seat in Xiangping would obviously solve most of the troubles and allow him to focus more on the real work.

"Brother Xuande is a man of high integrity. I admire him greatly."

Su Yao cupped his hands

"In that case, let's rest here for a day. After my sister-in-law's seventh day of mourning, we will set off together and go to Jicheng to meet Liu Youzhou first."

Liu Bei nodded and was about to thank him when he heard Su Yao say:

"Brother Xuande's daughter should be brought along as well."

"what?"

Liu Bei waved his hands:
"This, this is not good."

"I already feel guilty for taking someone's love away because of my job, how can I let my child suffer the same fate as me?"

"Brother Xuande, what you said is wrong."

Su Yao shook his head:

"Now that my sister-in-law is not here and I've taken you away, how can I let her stay at home alone?"

"Thank you for your concern." Liu Bei said:
"But even though Bei is not here, my daughter has her own elders in the clan to take care of her. I think she will have no worries about food and clothing, so it won't be a problem."

"If it were a normal year, there would be nothing wrong."

Su Yao insisted:
"But now the world is in turmoil, and Youzhou is not at peace."

"The lesson from the past is still there. Rather than leaving the child alone at home, it is better to take him with the army to Liaodong."

"Although the journey is long, it will at least keep her away from the war and safe."

"As for the rules of mourning, you can just bring a spirit tablet or a memorial tablet or something, and have the thoughts in your heart. Why should you be so rigid about the formalities?"

"My sister-in-law probably wants to see her daughter safe, rather than putting herself in danger for the sake of a little so-called filial piety."

Although Su Yao didn't know what fate had happened to Liu Bei's former wives and women, now that he had met them, he still had to protect the families of his subordinates.

Rather than leaving it in Liujia Village, which had already suffered a disaster, it would be better to leave it right under my nose:

"Brother Xuande insisted on refusing. Do you think I can't protect your daughter?"

Liu Bei was stunned by Su Yao's words. He was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke:
"I am too pedantic. Your Excellency is very considerate. I will go home and inform my family and my daughter immediately to make preparations for departure tomorrow and ensure that we do not delay the army's journey."

"That's good."

In the following time, Liu Bei, Su Yao and others prepared for the journey together.

Liu Bei first returned home and explained Su Yao's suggestions and his own ideas in detail to his uncle Liu Yuanqi, and gained their understanding and support.

Afterwards, he went to his wife's spirit tablet, found his daughter, and told her of his decision to leave his hometown and go to Liaodong with the army.

Although the nine-year-old girl was nervous and confused, she obediently followed her father's decision and started packing her luggage.

Su Yao was naturally not idle either.

After finally finding a supply point, Zhen Jiang even, under Su Yao's arrangement, bought some wine and meat from the villagers at a high price to improve the troops' food.

The next morning, the wind and snow died down, and the dim sky revealed a long-lost blue.

Liu Bei and his family appeared at the village entrance on time and met with Su Yao and the soldiers.

The local village chief, Liu Bei's uncle Liu Yuanqi, brother Liu Deran and other clan members also came to see them off and wished them a safe journey.

After saying goodbye to Liujia Village, the rest of the journey went much smoother.

On the one hand, the weather gradually improved, and on the other hand, with Liu Bei leading the way, the group finally did not deviate from the official road.

The new Du Liao army of 600 infantry and cavalry protected the carriages and baggage of Zhen Jiang and others, headed north, and soon left Zhuo County and entered Guangyang.

Two days later, they arrived at Jicheng.

Jicheng, now Beijing.

It began when King Wu of Zhou granted the queen of Yao the title of Duke of Ji. Because there was a Ji Hill in the northwest corner of the city, the city was named after the hill.

During the Warring States Period, it was the capital of the State of Yan. Although it is not as old as Luoyang, it is also an ancient city with a history of nearly a thousand years.

By the time of the Han Dynasty, it naturally became one of the most important cities in the north of the Han Dynasty. It was not only the seat of Guangyang County, but also the seat of the newly appointed Youzhou Governor Liu Yu.

As a city with such a long history and being a military fortress, Su Yao originally thought that, although it might not be as majestic as Luoyang, it would at least be similar to Jinyang in Bingzhou.

Who would have known that when Su Yao looked at the city wall from afar, his impression would be just two words - dilapidated.

Su Yao's eyes swept across the city wall of Jicheng. He saw mottled bricks and stones, damaged walls in many places, and even weeds growing in some places, revealing a sense of desolation that had gone through vicissitudes of life.

This was completely different from the majestic ancient city he had imagined in his mind, and he couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

"A thousand-year-old city, this is it?"

(End of this chapter)