Chapter 824: Dead Yuan Zhi Everything is Empty (Seventy-Four)
"Floating." Du Weizhen was not unmoved, Fusheng used to be so good to them, mostly because of his relationship with Yan'er, but now, Yan'er let him down first, but he is still so righteous, he doesn't know what to say to express his gratitude in his heart, "I can't repay your kindness in my life." ”
There was also an apology to Senior Brother Shengyun, Du Weizhen thought in his heart that if Senior Brother Shengyun knew that he was taking risks for them again, he would definitely be half angry, anxious and worried, but now that he was like this, he really couldn't say anything to stop Meng Fusheng from following them.
In the end, Meng Fusheng still followed, as well as Su Ming and others, this time was the most well-prepared, if they couldn't save Du Yueyan in this way, they would have to think of his method, and the group would just go on the road.
Du Weizhen and the others followed Qiu Jialiang all the way south, and the more they went, the more desolate and desolate they became.
Meng Fusheng asked cautiously: "Are you sure you are going this way?" ”
Qiu Jialiang replied: "Of course, in order to avoid everyone's eyes and ears, they found a place that no one could think of. You see, have you been deceived soon? If it weren't for me, would you have thought of going this way? ”
Not really. All of them were speechless, and walked quietly all the way until they entered a small town.
This town and Haicheng are two polar opposites. Although Haicheng has a governor who is keen to collect the people's fat and ointment, the scenery is beautiful, and the people who rely on the sea can support themselves, and they do not have to worry about food and clothing, they are not very rich but they are definitely not poor, and there is no time to starve to death.
But this town, as soon as you enter, is desolate and poor, and as far as the eye can see, there are ruins and unclothed people, as if even the sky has turned an oppressive blue-gray and pressed on everyone's hearts.
"How can this be the case here?" Du Weizhen asked himself this question, silently, "I originally thought that under my rule, although Kunguo is not a rich country and a strong people, but the people can live and work in peace and contentment, but I didn't expect that in a place I can't see, there is such shocking hardship and sorrow, am I really a qualified king?" ”
He followed in silence, but his heart was already filled with guilt and questioning, and he couldn't even believe himself. But now is not the time to worry about this, when he finds Yan'er and returns to the imperial city, he must send someone here to make a good transformation, he swears in his heart.
Qiu Jialiang stopped at the gate of the town, and glanced at the people who were lying on the ground sluggish or numb, leaning against the wall, or walking around, with indescribable indifference, "They're inside." ”
Du Weizhen didn't say anything this time, hiding here, if it wasn't for Qiu Jialiang with him, he really wouldn't have thought of it, let alone come over.
"Then let's go in."
Qiu Jialiang was surprised, "Your Majesty, are you sure you want to go in like this?" I don't mind, but you...... Ouch, if so many of you go in and scare people away, won't my money be gone? ”
Meng Fusheng thought about it, so he said: "Yes, if those people knew that we were coming, they would definitely leave with the princess, and they didn't know where to find it when the time came, or not." ”
He paused, turned to Du Weizhen and said, "You wait outside first, I'll take Su Ming and the others in disguise." No, Su Ming stay and protect you, I'll take the others in, those people don't know what their identity is, you still need someone to protect you, Su Ming, I am most relieved. ”
Meng Fusheng's suggestion was very reasonable, and Du Weizhen agreed without much hesitation. They first went outside to find a safe place to place Du Weizhen, and then Meng Fusheng took a disguise into the town to investigate.
He also changed into a ragged suit, went in and investigated separately from the others, and walked to an old man who was lazily leaning against the base of the wall to bask in the sun.
Meng Fusheng also followed his example and found a wall next to him to lean on, and after leaning for a long time, he asked, "Old man, how long have you been lying here?" ”
The old man glanced at him with his eyelids half-drooping, then turned his head away, ignored him, and just changed his position and continued to lie down.
Meng Fusheng took out a few copper coins from his arms at this time and tossed them in his hand to play, and the clanging sound diverted the old man's attention back, staring intently.
Meng Fusheng smiled and said to him, "Old man, do you want it?" ”
The old man nodded immediately, his eyes were very bright, if it weren't for Meng Fusheng's greedy appearance looking taller and younger than him, he would definitely pounce and grab it directly.
Meng Fusheng smiled and said, "Old man, you only need to answer me a few questions, and I will give you all of them." ”
"You ask, you ask."
"How long have you been lying here?"
This time, the old man replied very cheerfully, "It's been more than half a month, and it's cold at home, so I come out to bask in the sun every day, which is called a comfortable Oh." ”
"Did you see a group of people coming in here? It doesn't look like you're from here. ”
The old man touched his beard, showed a look of recollection, and nodded, "Yes, I remember that a group of people came in here four or five days ago, and they didn't dress or speak like we were from here. ”
That's right. Meng Fusheng was overjoyed, "Then do you know where they went?" ”
The old man touched his head, "What you asked, my old man is old and has a bad memory, so I remember that they seem to have gone that way." As he spoke, he pointed in a direction behind Meng Fusheng.
Meng Fusheng was both excited and happy in his heart, and gave him all the copper coins, and also gave him a silver ticket, but the old man was so happy that he couldn't do it, and the wall didn't lie down, so he put the money in his arms and left.
He ran into other people as he walked the way the old man pointed out, and after exchanging some information, he learned that these poor people were ordinary people here.
Meng Fusheng led people along that road, but as he walked, he found that the road was very long, and there was nothing wrong with it. But also, looking at the old man's appearance, even if he thinks something is wrong, he won't get up to look at it, probably because he won't look at people walking down this road, but fortunately, the scope has been narrowed.
They went separately here to inquire about the news, but they didn't expect Meng Fusheng to really hear a good news.
A bare-bottomed kid said that he often heard terrible noises in a dilapidated house, and he told his mother that he was scolded by his mother and told him not to run around.