Tang Taizong is my elder brother

Chapter 52 Testing and Leaving

Since hearing the news of Emperor Sui Yang's enthronement, the atmosphere in the camp has become tense. Naturally, the common people don't care about the succession of the throne. No matter how the situation changes, the crops will grow little by little. This is more ancient. unchanging truth.

But Changsheng suddenly proposed to move the camp. The reason was to go to the Hetao Plain, where the climate and soil are more fertile and suitable for agricultural development.

Although hundreds of thousands of acres of fertile land have been reclaimed in the camp, the population has increased rapidly. It is hard to guarantee that the same disaster as last year will not happen again, and the Hetao Plain has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times, because of its good geographical environment.

In fact, the real reason is that Chang Sheng felt that the threat that was originally far away was suddenly close in front of him.

Xi has one eye looking at this place.

She could feel it, so she wanted to escape, farther west.

The king's eyes in memory were fixed on the north, east and south, and the west was where he paid the least attention.

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On the outskirts of the camp, a series of wooden walls have been built, some of which have not yet been built, and the children driving the old hens like to go out from here and run to hide and seek in the abandoned wooden houses outside the forest.

On this day, several children came out again driving the chicken.

A boy pulled the wicker in his hand and complained: "Chicken, chicken, or duck, we haven't eaten eggs for two days, let alone chicken, and we have to take them out to eat every day , serve them like ancestors."

"Don't say a few words, Zhang San, let the manager hear carefully, and punish you for cleaning."

Zhang San lowered his voice and said to his friends: "Have you heard? The master has committed a serious crime."

"Who said that?" Everyone expressed their disbelief.

But there are also a few who asked curiously: "There is such a thing, let's talk about it in detail."

"Last night, I heard what the adults at the next table said when we were eating," Zhang San beckoned, and the children gathered around him. "It is said that the master's family has offended the high officials in the court, and someone will come to raid the house and destroy the family soon."

"Ah?!" Everyone exclaimed, looking at each other in dismay: "What should I do, it's just a few days before I can eat enough, I don't want to be arrested."

"What can I do? Although the master is powerful, I am afraid that the mud bodhisattva will not be able to protect himself when he crosses the river. It is really good to run away on the day when the catastrophe is imminent. I am afraid that if she bites her teeth, we will come out and talk back. It would be miserable."

What he said became more and more horrifying. The child's face turned pale with fright after hearing this.

Unexpectedly, a sneer suddenly came from the corner, "Only you are worthy to take the blame. You really think highly of yourself."

"Thirteen, am I wrong? But whoever offends the court and is convicted by the government, which one will end well, will either be sold or sold by the master for money. You forgot How did we get in here, weren't we all bought by human traffickers? Don't look at me like that, our reason is not in height, if you have the ability, don't hit people!"

There was a sneer at the corner of Shisan's mouth, and he looked at Zhang San's panicked expression contemptuously, "You are not worth my shot, you want to leave, have you asked the fourth brother?"

The fourth child among the thirteen is the fourth oldest child in this group, second only to Gouzi and Qing'er.

He is sunny and cheerful, treats people with sincerity and loyalty, and has won everyone's trust. He is very prestigious among children and is honored as "Fourth Brother" by everyone.

The fourth brother stood up from the crowd: "Confucius said to be benevolent, and Meng said to take righteousness. It is unkind to frame the master behind his back when he is full. When the master is in trouble, he only considers his own safety and abandons the master. Injustice. I am ashamed to be in the company of unkind and unrighteous people."

As he spoke, he walked over to Shisan and sat down beside Shisan.

Zhang San blushed at what he said, stood up, and shouted angrily: "Okay, you are the one who understands benevolence and morality the most, you are the most noble, and I am the most shameless, okay, I am not as stupid as you, I At least I want to survive, what is wrong with me. If you are willing to die, you can go with them!"

The original group seemed to be divided into two camps. The children sitting in the middle looked at the people on both sides, and they all had their own plans in their hearts, but no one left for a while.

At this time, a group of chickens ran past outside, Zhang San kicked the stones on the ground hard, and said cursingly: "It's crazy to feed the chickens when people can't eat enough, why don't they all be killed and eaten?" , One shot and two parts."

Thirteen stood up and looked at everyone condescendingly, with his hips crossed and said: "If you want to go, follow Zhang San, and if you want to stay, follow me and fourth brother. It just so happens that it's not dark yet, you all follow the forest to If you go north, you will be able to get on the main road in an hour, and then you can enter the city. This is your plan, Zhang San, it is indeed a good plan! If you are willing, you can go there now, and we will wait for you to go far before going back."

"Hmph, I know you have a good brain, let me tell you the truth, that's what I planned. After thinking about it for a day, I have thought about how to go and where to go in the future. If you want to survive, follow me, even if you go to the street Begging for food is better than waiting here to die!"

The always good-natured fourth child had already clenched his fists, with veins popping out of his neck.It doesn't matter if you beat him or scold him, if anyone says longevity is not good, then he can kill you.

It took him a long time to take his eyes off the other's temple.

Conflicts between companions are strictly prohibited in the camp, and both parties will be punished if a fight is found, regardless of the reason.

The punishment is spanking, or pants stripping, in public.

This minimally harmful but highly insulting approach is very deterrent among young children.

These half-grown children already have a vague awareness of men and women, and sometimes it is more uncomfortable to lose face in front of the opposite sex than to beat him up.

Of course, the reason why the fourth child controlled himself at this time was not all because he was afraid of being punished, but because he understood four words in Zhang San's eyes: "It's decided to go!"

Since beating him up won't make the other party's heart resolutely leave, it's better to let him go.

However, he still made a mistake. Zhang San not only kidnapped several people, but also captured many chickens. The angry Thirteen gave him a good reprimand.

……

After listening to Cui Er's report, Chang Sheng smiled, "How is the situation in the camp?"

Tweety lowered her head and reported: "Not much, but not too little. Now people's hearts are fluttering, and they can say anything."

"Okay, let's call it a day. Let everyone know that we will start preparing for departure tomorrow, and those who don't want to go will be given a deed of bondage and travel expenses. I will only take away those who voluntarily follow me."

Tweety raised her head: "Aren't you wondering how many people will leave halfway?"

Changsheng shook his head: "This is the news that people let out, but also wantonly let the rumors spread in the camp. In the end, it is my problem. The people's wisdom is not yet developed, and I am here to make temptations here. It is disrespectful to the loyal."

"But isn't the saying that adversity reveals people's hearts?" The little girl continued to ask.

"That's really difficult. Human nature can't be speculated at will. People can't stand the test."

Changsheng looked at the brazier on the ground and said in a daze.

(End of this chapter)