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Volume 6: The Smoke Rises Thousands of Miles Chapter 113: The people are suffering despite the prosperity.

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    The New Year's Eve is getting closer, and the palace of Ningguo begins to be decorated with lights. Although there are red stickers everywhere, the atmosphere is not as festive as in previous years. The snow on the road has been cleared, and long ice hangs on the tile edges.  The ribs emit colorful light under the sunlight.

    If the palace is still lively, the people in the city are living a much miserable life. After the war or taking refuge or fleeing here, they are not only homeless but also hungry. Fortunately, people outside the imperial city distribute relief food every day.  Although they don't have enough to eat, they won't starve to death, so for them, the taste of the New Year is a bit lighter. The problem is that the current situation does not mean that it will improve after the beginning of spring, and it is likely to continue for a long time.  ¡ª¡ªFor these small countries in the south of Yan Kingdom, the war has been going on for nearly a year, and the crops in the fields have long withered.

    Men died in hundreds of battles, old men died of diseases, women and children were left homeless, and the country was left alone in the mountains and rivers.

    Su Qin is very clear about the living conditions of the people outside now. He who often patrols the city these days will always feel helpless - if the world is made up of countless people, and those who control the lives of these countless people are often just  There are only a few people, and their decisions determine the life and death of ordinary people.

    There is no equality, on the contrary, there is strict hierarchy.  There is no freedom, on the contrary, one cannot help oneself.

    Therefore, even though they were in the Ningguo Palace, the food Su Qin and others had was not extravagant, but only simple meals. Compared with the common people in the city, this was mouth-watering enough. Because they could eat enough, Su Qin had grown up in the tribe.  Da, living in the mountains, has endured all kinds of hardships, but those members of the Demon Cult have been living in the swamps all year round, and their lives are not much better than they are now.

    It was evening now. After dinner, some people went to rest, and some went to train the newly recruited soldiers. Previously, the recruitment of soldiers was done secretly. As Su Qin sent away those who Ye Ruoshui left in Ningguo,  Nowadays, joining the army has become something that many young and middle-aged people want to do because they have food to eat after entering the military camp.

    Su Qin did not rest or watch the soldiers training. He just stood on the city wall and looked at the northern night sky.

    The night sky was pitch black, except for the lights on the city wall, there was no light in the distance, as if ink had been splashed on it.

    Behind Su Qin stood Ning Lanmei Danpingyou and Hua Qingwu. The three girls, one older and two younger, were hiding aside and talking quietly about something. Occasionally, they looked up at Su Qin. Su Qin didn't care either. He was thinking about the north.  war.

    After the heavy snow, a letter came from the north. Only then did Su Qin know that Ye Ruoshui and the others had withdrawn their troops, as well as the Mang Kingdom's cavalry. The letter also mentioned Du Linlou, who had no news.

    After the New Year, there is still one month until spring, and the food and grass in the imperial city can only last until that time.

    What does Lihuo City look like now?  How are Ye Ruoshui and the others doing in Xiliang City?  And is Du Linlou alive or dead?

    Su Qin¡¯s brows knitted together tightly.

    After a moment, his frown deepened because he saw a figure.

    The horse's hooves stirred up patches of slush, as if bringing up a whirlwind, and soon the man arrived at the North City Gate.

    Looking at the visitor, Hua Qingwu shouted happily and ordered someone to open the city gate.

    "Why is Master here now?" Looking at Su Qin, Hua Qingwu said with some surprise. After saying that, she quickly ran towards the city wall. When Hua Qingwu came downstairs, Zhai Rongguang had already dismounted and was holding the  A wineskin to drink and warm up.

    "Master, you are here." Hua Qingwu threw herself into Zhai Rongguang's arms, her eyes a little red.

    "I have something for my master." Zhai Rongguang said and looked at Su Qin who also came down from the city wall: "Young Master, long time no see." After saying that, Zhai Rongguang's eyes fell on Ning Lanmei and Shan Pingyou who were standing behind Su Qin.  On the human body: "How are your two young majesties doing lately?"

    Ning Lanmei and Shan Pingyou looked at each other. Ning Lanmei took a step forward and said, "Everything is fine, thank you."

    Zhai Rongguang nodded and his eyes fell on Su Qin again: "Young Master, can you lend me a moment to speak?"

    "You came here from Xiliang City. Let's take a rest first. If you have anything to say, we'll talk to you tomorrow." Su Qin looked at Hua Qingwu and said, "Xiao Wu, please arrange a place for your master to live first."

    "Yes, Master, you have just arrived. If you have anything to say, we can wait until tomorrow. You haven't eaten yet, so I will cook for you." Hua Qingwu said, taking Zhai Rongguang's arm and walking towards the palace.  .

    Watching the two people walking away, Ning Lanmei and Shan Pingyou came to Su Qin. Shan Pingyou was the first to speak: "Brother Su, what do you think Zhai Rongguang is doing here now?"

    "Let me go north." Su Qin replied softly.

    "Are you going now?" Looking at the look on Su Qin's faceNing Lanmei didn't notice anything strange, so she asked.

    "Let me think about it." Su Qin said, looking at the two of them: "You should also go to bed early." After saying that, Su Qin turned and left.

    After leaving, Su Qin found Hei Ling Bai Qi and others and told them about Zhai Rongguang's arrival. After discussing for a while, they finally decided not to change the original plan and go north for a while.  This result was the same as Su Qin's idea. Su Qin nodded and said he would have a good talk with Zhai Rongguang tomorrow, and then walked to his room alone.

    Su Qin got up after dawn, opened the door and saw Zhai Rongguang standing outside the door. Standing with Zhai Rongguang was Hua Qingwu.

    Looking at the look on Zhai Rongguang's face, Su Qin knew that he might not have slept well all night, so he let the two of them into the house. Su Qin poured a cup of tea for Zhai Rongguang and Hua Qingwu: "General Zhai, I said you are here on this trip.  Purpose."

    "The mistress wants the young master to lead his troops northward."

    "The newly recruited soldiers still need training, and it is not suitable to go north now because of the cold weather." Su Qin was silent for a moment before speaking.

    "The food and grass in Xiliang City can still be maintained for a while. Mangguo has now withdrawn its troops. If Lihuo City cannot be captured after the beginning of spring, when Lu Tianxing catches his breath, then I am afraid that all the previous efforts will be in vain."

    "It's not that I'm going north, it's just that the time hasn't come yet."

    "Young Master, when do you think there will be a good opportunity?" Looking at Su Qin, Zhai Rongguang asked with a frown.

    Su Qin did not answer, but looked up and looked outside: "General Zhai, you should have seen what kind of life those civilians live all the way here, right?"

    "Now only by defeating Lu Tianxing can they live a better life, otherwise they will live in dire straits."

    "Really." Hearing Zhai Rongguang's words, Su Qin asked back: "The war is in chaos and the people are in dire straits, so what if we win?" Su Qin said and shook his head: "Yes, we are fighting because of our previous hatred."

    "Who will avenge the civilians?"

    "When it prospers, the people suffer; when it dies, the people suffer."

    "So, General Zhai, just tell them when you go back. I will go north, but I have to wait for a while."

    "When?"

    "Wait until those soldiers are full of resentment and swear to take revenge."

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