"At that time, those princes who dominated one area really didn't treat people as human beings. Later, a rebellion broke out and they were suppressed violently. Only then did we realize how powerful the people's counterattack was. It's better now, but it's not much better."
"You should have seen it when you entered the city. As soon as you entered the city gate, there were many beggars. Some of them had already died on the roadside. They all stunk. No one took care of them or took care of them."
"Moreover, many people died unjustly or suffered unreasonable disasters, and the government didn't care. It was such a mess that it was difficult to live."
Chen Changsheng paused and said, "Has it reached such a serious stage?"
"Isn't it..."
Long Zhongzheng sighed and said: "Our place used to be a place with little control in the northwest, but now it is even more chaotic. Now the four princes are fighting with the court. Everyone wants to be the emperor. Let's return here."
"Kang Wangguan, all the men in the city were captured and recruited into the army, and I only managed to escape with a lot of money."
"The current situation is only better for the people on King Wei's side. King Wei treats the people well and pays attention to people's livelihood, so he absorbs the people from several other princes. With the advantage of population, he has a firm foothold. Many people rush to Qianbai
Those who live in the land will go to the fiefdom of King Wei, and the others will also run to the capital."
"Of course, it also depends on luck. Some people may be forcibly captured and recruited into the army when they are halfway there, let alone women, children, the elderly and the weak. The elderly cannot walk very far, especially children. As for women...sigh..."
Many things have become out of control.
At a certain point, survival becomes a luxury.
Long Zhongzheng smiled helplessly and said: "Look at me, my legs and feet are not good. I don't even have much clothing on my body now. I can barely eat. I would like to go to King Wei to hide in trouble, but there is no way."
Not allowed."
Chen Changsheng looked at him and asked, "What will we do next? I feel like they might make things difficult for you next time during the conscription."
"Next time, let's talk about it next time..."
Long Zhongzheng sighed and said: "If you really can't escape, then you can only say that your fate is like this. I can only accept it. Is there any other way?"
"Your legs and feet are not very easy to use."
"Who knows..."
Long Zhongzheng sighed, maybe because he didn't want to express his anger, he couldn't help but talk too much.
Chen Changsheng patted him and said, "Let's not talk about this anymore. Let's go. Chen will buy you a drink."
Long Zhongzheng waved his hand and said, "No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. If those uncles outside see the two of us, I don't know how they will embarrass us."
"Do they have a grudge against you?"
"No grudge." Long Zhongzheng said: "Whether I'm robbing you or killing you these days, what excuse do I need?"
After hearing this, Chen Changsheng fell silent and said, "Chen, let's go buy some wine."
Longzhong stood up straight and asked, "Can't you drink this wine?"
"I want to drink."
"It seems to me that you should avoid taking this risk."
"Chen walked all the way from Shuijin City to here." Chen Changsheng paused and said, "He walked here alone."
After hearing this, Long Zhongzheng paused and said, "Are you so capable?"
"Just don't worry."
After saying that, Chen Changsheng turned around and went out, saying, "Chen will be back later with wine."
Longzhong stood up and took a look, and then saw Chen Changsheng opening the door and walking out.
He walked to the door and took a look, wondering where this person came from.
In this northwest land, both his clothes and his face are so clean, which is completely unreasonable.
Chen Changsheng tapped his toes on the roof.
He jumped forward by stepping on the roof tiles. Of course, he could also walk swaggering down the street, but Chen Changsheng didn't want to be offended by those people.
Along the way, all the restaurants and shops in Ximing City were closed at this time, and they closed after dark, which showed how chaotic it was.
Chen Changsheng was a little worried about not being able to buy wine.
But after a long time, at the entrance of an alley, he saw a wine shop that was still open.
The lights are brightly lit in the wine shop.
From time to time there was the sound of drinking and punching.
The excitement here is in huge contrast to other places.
This wine shop is a little different.
Chen Changsheng came to the door of the wine shop and glanced aside.
The wine shop has no signboard, not even a name.
It's weird.
He looked into the wine shop. There were people at every table, and it was almost full.
The waiters served wine and food, and sometimes they would have a drink with many guests, smile and flatter them before going back to other things.
Chen Changsheng looked at the people drinking again and couldn't help but muttered: "People from the world..."
He finally understood.
This is probably a wine shop owned by Jianghu people from Ximing City.
Chen Changsheng stepped in.
"Hey, there's a new guest!"
"Shopkeeper, shopkeeper, there's a new customer here, why don't you go and greet him, hahaha."
Chen Changsheng heard shouts as soon as he entered the door.
When the sitting shopkeeper saw the crowd making noises, he threw his chopsticks over and said, "It's so noisy. Those officers and soldiers will start making trouble again in a while. Please calm down."
"Hahaha……"
Everyone was having fun and didn't care at all about the shopkeeper's abuse.
When Chen Changsheng looked at the shopkeeper, he suddenly paused.
When the shopkeeper saw Chen Changsheng's face clearly, he was also stunned.
"Du A Niang?" Chen Changsheng called out, as if he was trying to make sure the person in front of him was the one he knew.
When Chen Changsheng's voice came out, the wine shop slowly became quiet.
"Du A Niang?"
"Is he calling the shopkeeper?"
Du Aniang looked at Chen Changsheng in front of her and said suddenly: "Long time no see, senior."
As Du A Niang responded.
The wine shop suddenly became noisy.
“The shopkeeper’s surname is Du!”
It suddenly dawned on everyone that they had been here for a long time, and this was the first time they knew the shopkeeper's last name. The only thing they knew was that this shopkeeper was very powerful, and few people in Ximing City would make things difficult for him.
And this wine shop is the only pure land left for them.
"What a fart! If you make any more noise, my mouth will be torn apart by you! Drink your wine! There's nothing better to do all day!"
Du Aniang cursed and then walked forward.
"Let's go out and tell you, these bastards are making a lot of noise."
"Oooh, ooh, it can't be the shopkeeper's old lover!"
"It can't be true!"
"The shopkeeper's, the shopkeeper's!"
The crowd booed again.
Du Aniang scolded them again.
She took Chen Changsheng out and felt a little calmer.
She breathed a sigh of relief, looked at Chen Changsheng and said, "Senior."
Chen Changsheng glanced at her and said, "It seems that you later entered the immortal realm."
Du Aniang nodded and said, "It's just a coincidence."
Chen Changsheng nodded and smiled: "It's great to meet an old friend again."
Du Aniang was stunned for a moment and said, "Senior, are you still a nostalgic person?"
"Of course." Chen Changsheng nodded and said: "You can only meet so many people in your life. It is not easy to meet again."