Chapter 121

At night, Han Xuan held a banquet in the prefecture.

Han Xuan entertained the literati and officials of Changsha County. At the banquet, Han Xuan highly praised Liu Xiu and introduced Liu Xiu's heroic deeds in Xiangyang and Xu county. After hearing this, the literati in Changsha County praised Liu Xiucai one after another, and even flattered him. They praised Liu Xiucai for his outstanding emotion and ability.

Now, Liu Xiu is no longer a commoner. With the praise of Cao Cao and the support of Xiangyang families, no one is willing to offend Liu Xiu.

At the banquet, the atmosphere was lively.

After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, scholars began to write poems and Fu.

In this respect, Liu Xiu is undoubtedly an authority, and is inevitably drawn out to write poetry. It is difficult for Liu to follow the time when he wrote poems.

In this way, everyone was happy.

The banquet lasted until late at night, and Liu Xiu took a rest in the prefecture.

The next morning, Liu Xiu got up to wash up. After breakfast, he went to see Han Xuan.

In his study, Liu Xiu said respectfully, "I am very grateful to you for your hospitality. However, the younger generation is worried about the situation in you county and can no longer stay. I'm going to leave for the south today. "

Han Xuan did not stop him. He said, "the literati of Changsha County and the officials of Changsha County have a very good impression on you. This is your reputation. You have to remember that this is one of your assets

These words, then some heart to heart.

Han Xuan and Pang Degong are close friends, Liu Xiu is Pang Degong's disciple, and Han Xuan is not shy of advice.

Liu Xiu arched his hand and said, "Mr. yuanxiu's teachings are in my heart."

Han Xuan said, "go ahead. I won't see you off."

Liu Xiu bowed again and left the hall. Liu Xiu joined Deng Zhan, went out of the prefecture, went straight out of the city, and then joined Kuai Qi, Ma Liang, and Pang Tong.

The Party headed for the dock in Linxiang county.

On board a large ship, Liu Xiu and his party went south along the Xiang River and headed for you county.

Half a day later, the ship landed in the northwest of you county.

Liu Xiu and his party went ashore, found a carriage, and formally went to the county seat of you county. After entering you County, Liu Xiu's team moved on. After walking for half a day, it was close to the county.

It's only twenty miles away from the county.

"Woo!"

Suddenly, the carriage stopped.

Deng Zhan drove his horse to Liu Xiu's body. His eyes were solemn and he said: "young man, the official road ahead is blocked by a group of refugees. The team can't move forward for the time being. Do you want to order the soldiers to clear the way and drive out the people? "

All the 100 private soldiers of the Ma family wear steel knives. As long as force is used, it is easy to drive out a group of refugees.

Liu Xiu lifted the curtain of the carriage door, got out of the carriage and said, "I'll go and have a look."

Deng Zhan followed Liu Xiu cautiously and said, "be careful, young master. These refugees are short of food. I'm afraid they will make trouble."

Liu Xiu nodded and went straight ahead. In a moment, I came to the front of the line. In the middle of the official road, people with shabby clothes, dim eyes and sallow complexion stood in the middle of the official road. They were already groaning and groaning feebly, which was very uncomfortable.

Among them, the old and the weak are sitting on the ground.

The middle-aged people who have a little strength constantly ask for a little food.

Seeing this, Liu Xiu felt a twitch in his heart.

This situation made Liu Xiu feel worse, not because you county was poor, but because the people were suffering. He can imagine how fatuous the last magistrate was, and how poor the people were.

"Childe, give me some alms. My old mother can't be happy any more."

"Young master, please, just a bowl of rice, as long as there is a bowl of rice, my child will be able to survive."

"Please help us."

The refugees in the road are full of longing in their eyes.

"Get out of the way. I want to see you."

Suddenly, in the crowd, a woman nearly 40 years old rushed out. When she was about to rush up, Deng Zhan stopped the woman and kept her away. The woman's eyes are eager, staring at Liu Xiu. The eager eyes are even more worrying.

Liu Xiu waved Deng Zhan back and watched quietly.

The woman came forward and knelt down on the ground with a plop. Then she looked back and cried out, "san'er, come on up, hurry up."

Her voice, hoarse and more powerless.

Her face was sallow, her cheeks sunken, her lips cracked, her eyes dim, and she was skin and bone. At this time, a dirty woman came up. The girl was young, about fifteen or sixteen years old.

The woman took the girl's hand and said, "kneel down quickly, kneel down for the master."

Liu Xiu looked at it, and he was in a panic.

The hardship of the people made him very uncomfortable. In his last life, Liu Xiu had all kinds of depression, and he was even more dependent on others. But I have never met such a situation that I can't get enough to eat. When I can't get enough to eat, all dignity and self-esteem have disappeared. To survive is the best result.This is the simplest rule of survival.

This is what the people are like.

The woman looked eagerly at Liu Xiu and said, "young man, look at my daughter. She is only 15 years old and very smart. The little woman has no other requirements. Please take her away. She follows you, and you can beat and scold her, as long as you give her a bite to eat, as long as she can survive. If you want to sell her in the future, you can also sell her at a good price. "

Liu Xiu stares at the woman and clearly sees the reluctance and desire in her eyes.

Don't give up your daughter to leave!

Longing for their daughter to get rid of the sea of misery!

Liu Xiu looked at the rest of the people, and all of them looked forward to it. He looked back at Deng Zhan and said, "Deng Zhan, how much food is there?"

Deng Zhan said: "young master, there are still 100 stone grains." When he left Yicheng County, the Ma family gave away 100 private soldiers and enough rations. Up to now, there are still 100 stone grains left.

Liu Xiu said, "the team will stop for a while and cook porridge to satisfy them."

"No!"

Deng Zhan was ordered to turn around and arrange.

When the people heard this, they all cheered and looked very excited.

There is still a desire in women's eyes. She can't guarantee the next meal after one meal. She didn't care about herself, but she hoped her daughter would survive, and then she asked, "childe, what about my daughter..."

Liu Xiu said: "eat first, and then talk about the future."

After hearing this, the woman looked disappointed and pulled her daughter back, no longer blocking the official way.

Ma Liang and Kuai Qi get out of the carriage, and they come to Liu Xiu. Ma Liang's eyes are solemn and worried, and he says, "young man, after one meal, the next meal is short of food. How do you plan to settle it?"

Liu xiudao: "now, it's not far from the county. Let them return to the county by themselves. Next, we should seize the time to get to the county and try to solve the food problem. "

Kuai Qi said: "You county is poor. It is difficult to solve the food crisis. Lord, you have to be prepared. Maybe the food preparation will be very difficult. "

Ma Liang nodded in agreement with Kuai Qi's analysis, thought about it and said, "young master, I have an idea."