Reborn Concubine's Wife

Chapter 105 Refugees (1)
Wang Jinzhi put down the wolf hair, blew on the ink, and the woman in the painting had crooked eyebrows and eyes, but there was an inexplicable old-fashioned air, and she didn't have the fresh air that should be in the fancy age.But it was these calm eyes like a dry well that added a mysterious and distant atmosphere to her so-called vulgar face for no reason.

"It's this kind of fireworks, Jiulang, Ah Ruo came alive in your painting. Tsk tsk, she is indeed the lover in my heart, Jiulang painted her very vividly."

After the ink dried, Wang Jinzhi carefully put away the painting.The maid promptly delivered cotton towels for cleaning hands, and another maid brought a cup of tea.

After taking a sip and putting down the cup, he said lightly, "How is it over there?"

"After the shortage of food, refugees in Linchun Town and Jingcheng all appeared to grab food. There was even a rich household in Niujiazhuang who had dozens of members of his family killed by the refugees because of the porridge. It was also snatched up. According to reports, it was Lin Mao from Linchun Township. This man is usually a scourge for his neighbors. When the drought came out, relying on his strength, he gathered a group of people. These things. Rebels also appeared in Jingcheng and Ninghai counties." Jiang Zijing ate a frozen fruit, drank a sip of tea, and continued, "It is said that the royal family is not benevolent and wants to do justice for the sky. In fact, it is just a few It’s just a villain who can rob houses. He has a bit of ability, and now, Lin Mao, Niu Li, and Chen Xiang have taken down those counties and have come to Phoenix City.”

Wang Jinzhi nodded.He also heard him say: "Sure enough, Sima Chu went out of the city to play under the instigation of Jin Nuer. He is probably already outside the city at this moment. He brought so much food and water, it is difficult not to attract those refugees." Jiang Zijing said here, stop After a while, he asked Wang Jinzhi above, "Although there are many refugees, Lin Mao and others may have some ability. But after all, Sima Chu has well-trained guards, and those are common people after all. They really have the courage to attack the county guard's carriage. ?”

"Li Yun once said that when people are desperate, they will turn into beasts. At that time, who has any distinction? When you are very hungry, I am afraid that even a steamed bun will kill people. Ants Although they are small, they can't stand the crowd."

Jiang Zijing was silent for a while, feeling that what he said was also reasonable.

"I heard that in the nunnery in the south of the city, someone helped set up a porridge shed to give porridge to the refugees and beggars in the city every day." Jiang Zijing blinked at Wang Jiulang, "Do you know who Wang Ming found out who was funding it?"

Wang Jinzhi didn't answer immediately, but frowned and said, "Nowadays, food is scarce, and a bucket of millet is worth a hundred gold."

Jiang Zijing smiled and said, "That's right. So, now some people are saying that this person is a very good person, and some people are saying that he is causing trouble..."

Wang Jinzhi suddenly felt his head ache again, "Is it really Ah Ruo who bought food on a large scale a while ago?"

"Well," Jiang Zijing shook his fan more vigorously in front of his chest, "Let me tell you, you woman has a bit of foresight. Food is in short supply in the city now, and food is in short supply in several nearby cities. Now she has accumulated a lot of food, and if she sells it at a high price, she can make a lot of money. However, if someone with a heart finds out, it may cause disaster..."

"Oh, this girl." Wang Jinzhi rubbed the center of his brows, "Starting tomorrow, ask Wang Ming to send a bag of millet to the nunnery in the south of the city every day, and then send some guards there. The news is that we bought grain a few days ago. Those are from the palace."

Jiang Zijing gave him a strange look, "Jiulang, there is not much food in the house. You donate a bag of food every day, and people say that you are the one who buys the food. At that time, the big families will run out of food and ask you to buy food." , and can’t take it out, what should I do?”

"Those real family members, who have not stored food for many years, if they save a small bag every day, I am afraid they can feed the refugees in Phoenix City. They will not come to ask me to buy food, I am afraid Once you do it, some noble people will follow suit. It can be regarded as doing good deeds and accumulating virtue. As for those ordinary wealthy households, do they dare to come to the palace to buy food?" Wang Jinzhi said dry mouth, picked up the teacup and said Take a sip.

Even Jiang Zijing, who was used to seeing the indescribably noble and elegant gestures, showed a kind of admiration!

"Let Wang Ming strengthen the guard in the mansion. As a last resort, when it is time to use private guards, don't be scruples."

"Here."

Longlan Mountain is particularly eye-catching among the rolling green hills.Not only because it has the highest peak, but also because there is a verdant bamboo forest and a large stone forest with strange shapes at the foot of the mountain.It is this stone forest that Jin Nuer yells about every day.

Although the weather was hot, Sima Chu was a casual person.He will do whatever he thinks of, so he brought Jin Nuer and others to the foot of Longlan Mountain.

Today's bamboo forests are no longer as verdant as they used to be. Due to the lack of water, they are all withered and yellow at first glance, and the ground is covered with dry and scorched bamboo leaves.Originally, there was a lake outside the stone forest. If you come here before, you can still see the blue lake water, which is a rare place in western Liaoning.However, after several months of severe drought, the lake here has almost dried up, and only the silt at the bottom of the lake can be seen.

As soon as they arrived at the destination, the guards spread out and formed a large circle, protecting Sima Chu and others in the middle.

The servants immediately got out of the carriage, spread white silk, set up a table, set up a pergola, and put some ice cubes around.When Sima Chu and others got off the car, the aroma of melons, fruits, wine and meat was wafting.

The accompanying boys and girls played the piano and drums.Jin Nuer danced among the white silk.Sima Chu held another beautiful girl in his arms, laughing and whispering comments to the guests beside him. Others were either laying down and scratching lice, or shaking their heads in admiration while being served by the maids.

The suffering of the common people does not seem to be in their eyes.

However, the leader of the guards didn't seem to have leisure time with them.The refugees who followed them did not leave, but more and more gathered together and surrounded them.

"The nobles are gathering here! You lowly people, hurry up and retreat!" The leader of the guard pulled out the saber from his waist with a bang, and scolded with a tigerish face.

Some of the refugees took a timid step back.In the past, refugees with deep-rooted concepts of superiority and inferiority would not need to be scolded by guards at all. When they saw the nobleman's car driving, the common people would have avoided it.But now, just ahead, there is not only water to drink, but also meat!How could they refuse such a temptation after being hungry for many days?Smelling the aroma of wine and meat, they took another step forward involuntarily.

(End of this chapter)