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Hearing Zhang Meng's words, Gao Zhengyan bowed and said, "I was about to thank the prince for saving me!"
Zhao Yanxun did not expect that Gao Zhengyan would misunderstand. He thought Zhang Meng's words were to express his merit and seek benefits.
At this time, Zhang Meng continued: "Old man, the prince has a large army and has rescued many people. They now have food, drink and clothing, and don't have to worry about monster attacks..."
"Now that the prince has arrived in your village, your good days are coming!"
Hearing this, Gao Zhengyan was a little surprised and asked quickly: "Is the imperial court coming to rescue us?"
Zhang Meng was extremely unhappy when he heard these words: "It's not the court, it's the prince who wants to save you!"
Every time at this time, Zhao Yanxun felt that he was a little redundant, and it was okay to say nothing.
But Zhao Yanxun still opened his mouth and said: "My father-in-law, in a few days, the royal army will march here and pick you up to live in the county town!"
The county town is protected by tall city walls, so you can feel safe and secure living there.
"Really?" Gao Zhengyan couldn't believe it.
"You old man, how could the prince lie to you?"
"Okay, I'll help you later and tear down the bridge for them!" Zhao Yanxun didn't explain much.
Many words are pale and weak. People who survive in the apocalyptic environment cannot be persuaded by plain words.
The people of Huiping County were grateful to his prince only when they were distributing food and seeing real benefits.
Looking at Gao Zhengyan's lonely expression, Zhao Yanxun said solemnly: "My father-in-law, the palace will build a new bridge for you soon!"
Gao Zhengyan turned to look at Zhao Yanxun, as if he was listening to the instructions.
"When the time comes, a monument will be erected at the end of the bridge and the name of the village where the accident occurred will be engraved on it. Then they will survive together with Xinqiao!"
Gao Zhengyan burst into tears as he thought of his dead son again.
Next, everyone has to do only one thing, drive away the zombies and destroy the stone bridge.
It is difficult to build a bridge, but it is also difficult to destroy a bridge.
Dozens of young men, including the guards of the Royal Palace, worked desperately, and people rushed over to help. It took them more than an hour to dismantle this stone bridge that had been passed down for decades.
Only then did the villagers have time to dispose of the body.
After each family claims the body, the body must be taken back and burned. This is an experience gained through life.
Gao Zhengyan originally wanted to accompany Zhao Yanxun to show his friendship as a landlord, but Zhao Yanxun refused.
At this time, it was time for Gao Zhengyan to send his son off for the final journey.
The villagers left one after another, while Zhao Yanxun himself walked around the village with his guards.
This river goes almost halfway around the village.
The remaining half was surrounded by thorns and shrubs, and the villagers dug trenches.
Looking back at the cities and villages that have survived these days, whether naturally or thought-wise, they all have such a complete defense system.
So, is it possible to find some conditions in other abandoned villages with the best possible conditions, and transform them into safe areas suitable for human habitation through artificial transformation?
Over the past year, everyone has been concentrated in the city, making it extremely inconvenient to mobilize manpower.
If people are already distributed in various places, there is no need to mobilize additional manpower at all, and they can complete their work locally.
Regarding this idea that popped up in his mind, Zhao Yanxun realized that it was more feasible, at least it could be implemented near Yuanyang.
Firstly, the density of zombies near Yuanyang is extremely low, secondly there are many fields in the surrounding area, and thirdly there are too many people in the city.
Of course, this is just a rough idea at the moment, and everything needs to be discussed in detail when we go back. There are too many facts involved.
After walking around the village, Zhao Yanxun finally entered the village.
The space in the village was small, so Zhao Yanxun only walked in with three guards, while the rest waited outside with their horses.
When you walk into the village, you can hear the sounds of mourning and see white smoke coming out from different directions.
So many people have died in the village. Today is a very difficult day, but life must go on.
Entering the village, Zhao Yanxun could clearly hear the adults in the small courtyard along the way telling the children how to survive.
"If you encounter a monster entering the village, you should quickly find a tree to climb up. It is best to run to the forest to the west of the village..."
"When you stab a monster with a stick in your hand, you must stab him in the throat. You must stab him through the throat!"
Most of the children were in class, except for those five or six years old. After the crisis was over, they were left unchecked and ran rampant along the paths in the village.
The children were naive and ignorant, and while playing with each other, they bumped into Zhao Yanxun.
"You little brats, are you desperate for your life? How dare you act so recklessly in front of the prince!" Zhang Meng scolded loudly.
He spoke like this just to scare these children.
But his rugged appearance, coupled with the fact that he was wearing armor and carrying a knife at his waist, immediately frightened several children to the point where they froze, and tears burst out of their eyes.
One of the little girls wiped her tears with her sleeves, then choked up and said: "Your Majesty... we don't dare anymore!"
In fact, this crying little girl is actually brave.
The other boys and girls who said nothing were actually frightened and did not dare to cry, let alone run.
Zhao Yanxun smiled and said to Zhang Meng on the side: "I didn't even say anything, what nonsense are you talking about!"
Then he saw Zhao Yanxun take two steps forward, bent down and patted the dust on the girl in front of him, and then said: "Bring out some dried meat!"
Zhang Meng was stunned for a moment, and then said to the guard behind him: "Bring the dried meat here!"
There are not many leftover dried meats, and they are all divided into thumb-sized pieces, about a dozen.
After taking the cloth bag, Zhao Yanxun was about to distribute the dried meat, but at this moment, more than a dozen villagers rushed over.
These are the families of the children. After learning from their neighbors that their children had collided with Zhao Yanxun, they all rushed over.
But they are not here to support them. After all, after knowing the powerful force of Zhao Yanxun and his party, they are all honest and obedient people.
"Your Majesty, forgive me..."
The first person to kneel down was a mother, followed by more than a dozen people, all of whom said "Your Majesty, forgive me" to beg for their child's marriage.
These adults have experienced the world and know very well that offending the powerful will lead to disastrous consequences.
A few years ago, someone in the neighboring village soiled one of the master's dogs and was beaten half to death by his slaves. He died a few days later.
The landowners in the village were all so vicious, not to mention a prince whose dignity reached heaven, so the people were extremely frightened.
Zhao Yanxun ignored these people, but took out a piece of dried meat from the cloth bag and handed it to the little girl in front of him.
"Take and eat...you all come over too!"
Although the children were young, they were particularly impressed by the delicious food. Although they were still holding back tears and fear, they all stepped forward and took the dried meat from Zhao Yanxun's hand.
As a result, everyone distributed the dried meat. Seeing the children burst into tears and laughing, Zhao Yanxun's mood became much better.
"In the future, you must listen to your parents and don't run around again...do you hear me clearly?"
"Listen clearly!"
Zhao Yanxun waved his hand and said: "Let's go play!"
Taking their favorite snacks, the children ran away again, completely ignoring their parents who were still kneeling two feet away.
He is just a child of five or six years old, how much do they know!
"You all should also get up. I am here to rescue you, not to show off my authority!"
The children were ignorant, but the villagers knew the rules and quickly kowtowed: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your forgiveness!"