Han Zuo Gaomen

Chapter 244
Xianhe three years, midsummer.

A passenger ship slowly docked at the Houzhu Wharf in the south of Jiankang City. Many of the passengers on board had accents and clothes that were not like ordinary people. It was clear at a glance that they were people who had crossed the river from the Northland.

Seeing these passengers, many people on the pier subconsciously showed disgust. Not only Wu people are like this, even the overseas Chinese who have crossed the river earlier and settled down in the capital are somewhat dissatisfied. Scolded a few times in a low voice.

In the past two years, the situation has gradually stabilized, and Jiankang City has become more and more prosperous day by day.Regardless of the north and the south, a large number of people come to this best place in Jiangdong every day, either to visit relatives, or to beg for food.Too many people flock here, the land price near Jiankang has been rising day by day, and the prices of food and clothing have soared several times.

For the original residents, this naturally added a lot of life pressure that they did not have to bear.In addition, the governments at all levels could not effectively resettle these newcomers properly, resulting in many refugees wandering around the outskirts of the city all day long, which inevitably led to many tragedies, and new such evils were circulated in the market every day.

"Didn't it mean that Liyang was arrogant and blocked the river upstream to take people away? Why didn't they take this boatman and let them enter the capital?"

The ordinary people don't care about the general situation of the world. They only know that once these people come to Jiankang, they will compete with them for survival resources, so they are full of rejection of these newcomers.

However, people's temperaments are different, and there are many open-minded and uncontested people who saw the miserable clothes of the newcomers, and couldn't help sighing: "I heard that there is another big disturbance in the north, and these people must be in trouble." To be able to escape across the river is already one of the great fortunes out of ten."

Those passengers disembarked one after another, some had their own places to go to, or had relatives and friends waiting at the pier early. When they met each other, they looked at each other and wept, expressing their feelings of missing their lives and pouring out their thoughts.But more people stood on the pier with a blank and sad face, looking at the bustling city in front of them, not knowing where to go, and weeping silently.

At this time, a few strong men emerged from the crowd, walking towards those who had no response.

Seeing this scene, those people couldn't help but change their expressions. There was a little fear and grief on their faces, and they said in a trembling voice: "What are you going to do? We are just people who have lost their homes in disasters and do not have much wealth... ..."

"Everyone, don't get me wrong, we really have no malicious intentions."

Although the actions of those strong men were aggressive, their demeanor was not lacking in kindness, and when they approached, they were full of eager smiles: "You have survived many disasters and survived to cross the river. The harm is ominous. However, although the capital is prosperous, it is not easy to live in peace. You stand here slumped, you must have nowhere to go, right?"

The expressions of those people were still full of vigilance, and a group of people subconsciously gathered together. After hearing this, they shook their heads hastily and said: "We have relatives and friends to welcome us. We missed or missed the boat trip, but we will meet soon."

"You don't need to lie to me. Those of us walk here all year round. We can see at a glance whether the visitors have refuge. There is really nothing to plot. Not only that, but I want to give you a future to settle down. If you miss it, you will be too late to regret it in the future when you have nothing to eat and drink in the blind city!"

Those strong men tried their best to put on a friendly appearance, but these newcomers were already full of vigilance towards the scenery of the unknown region, how could they believe that someone was so kind, and they walked along the river together, not daring to entangle with these strong men anymore.

"It's really not easy to be a good person in this world. Let me tell you clearly. We are all doing things for the noble family in the capital, and we are definitely not the kind that harm others. When I talk to you, I really want to point out a good place for you."

Seeing that these people are so alienated, the strong men still didn't give up, and didn't need to force them. They just followed behind these people and said loudly: "You won't have any good places to go if you stay in the capital, but there are noble people in Zuojin Qu'a County. Good production urgently needs to recruit helpers. If you go there, work or rent, as long as you are willing to work, you will be able to settle down in the county in a few years, and live in Jiangdong!"

Most of the group of people were at a loss. When they heard the shouts of the strong men, they subconsciously stopped and looked at the strong men and asked, "Aren't you lying?"

At this time, some boatmen and boatmen near the pier chimed in and said, "They are not lying. These people are indeed recruiting craftsmen and tenants for noble families. Qu'a is indeed a good place to live in. If you don't believe me, you can go to the pier yourself." When you register as a city supervisor in the north, there will be officials asking you if you want to go to Qu'a. If you go there, as long as you are willing to work, you can easily get food and clothing. If you have a skill, you will be doubled as a servant."

The brawny men were impatient when they heard this group of voices, and hurriedly spoke out to reprimand those who interrupted, and then shouted to the group of newcomers: "If you really go to the city supervisor, you have to wait for the scheduled placement. There is no result. If you go to Qu'a with us, you can settle down immediately. We all have acquaintances in Guirenzhuang, so we will naturally arrange a good job for you. Don't say anything else, as long as you agree to go with us, Immediately, there will be half a zhang of linen and five buckets of round-grained rice!"

Hearing this, the old and prudent among the newcomers could still hold back, but some young people couldn't hold back any longer, and came out more and more regardless of obstruction: "I'll go with you, rice, grain and cloth are needed now!"

The brawny men saw that they had attracted many people, and their faces were filled with joy. They patted their chests and assured them: "It's all right, as long as you come with us, the promised goods will be available immediately. When there are enough people in the boat, we will Go to Qu'a line immediately!"

A handsome, well-dressed, and unusual-looking young man was standing on the deck, surrounded by several entourages.Seeing the scene on the shore, the young man couldn't help showing a strange look on his face. He asked someone to call the boatman on the boat, pointed to the scene on the shore and asked with a smile: "Old man, is what those slaves said true or false? Is there really a noble family who gathers the villagers and helps them settle down?"

The boatman was a little cautious, and after hearing this question, he quickly replied: "As you saw, there is a wealthy Shen Lang who buys properties in Qu'a and other counties, and needs a large number of farmer's helpers. Those slaves must be ahead of the city supervisor. Pick up people, send them away, and you can get a reward from the nobleman's mansion. There are many people who make a living from this pier around Qinhuai all the year round, and get a lot of money."

After the young man heard this, he still didn't believe it. He came from the north to the south, and the most worthless thing he saw was human life. Naturally, he didn't believe that there would be people in Jiangdong who would pay for people and treat them kindly.So after hearing this, the young man said with a smile: "If Qu'a is really a good place, why don't you go to seek refuge, old man, and still go back and forth on this river?"

Hearing this, the boatman showed a hint of helplessness on his face: "It is only because the Yan family is too angry that the Shen family can only be forced to use Yan...only to use northerners as tenants, so that his family is allowed to establish a business in Zuojin prefectures and counties. The humble ancestral home Danyang, there is no chance to go to the paradise."

When the young man heard this, his expression became even more strange. Before he could ask a question, he listened to the servant Xiahui's report: "Mr. Lang, Mr. Chu has arrived. Let someone board the boat to lead Mr. Lang to meet you."

Hearing this, the young man's face immediately burst into joy, and he had no time to ask any more questions to satisfy his little curiosity. He ordered his servants to give the boatman some rewards, and then he disembarked from the boat surrounded by his entourage, and hurried to meet his friends.

Outside the pier is an open flat land, and there is a pavilion specially built for the noble officials to greet and send them off.As the young man approached, he saw a simple and proud gentleman in a blue shirt standing in front of the gazebo, his face was even more joyful, and he strode forward to the scholar, before he could speak, his tone was already choked with sobs : "Unexpectedly, I was lucky enough to meet Brother Ji Yexian in Jiangdong..."

The scholar who came to meet his friend was Chu Jiye, Yangzhai, Henan Province. Now he is an official residence in the literature of the king of Wu. He is a famous scholar from overseas Chinese in Mandu.Seeing the old friend at this time, although his expression was calm, his eyes also had some rippling. He took the young man's arm and returned to the pavilion, signaling the servants to use the gauze curtain to separate the dust, and set out the drinks that had been prepared.

"I believed it at the beginning of the year. Everyone sent people to wait for Daohui at various ferries in the capital. As the sun and the moon passed, I didn't dare to think too much... Fortunately, Daohui finally arrived safely, so that I can live up to my old friendship!"

Chu Jiye took the young man's hand and said with emotion.

The young man's name is Du He, a person from Jingzhao, who stayed in Guanzhong with his father and grandfather in his early years.As the situation in Guanzhong took a turn for the worse this year, both my father and grandfather were killed, but fortunately my old friend rescued me and came across the river.

After sitting down with each other, the young people talked about the hardships they had suffered in the past six months, and most of their family members were displaced. When it came to the emotional part, they couldn't help crying.Seeing this, Chu Jiye expressed emotion and comforted Du He warmly.

"Brother Ji Ye, now that the north floor is swaying, Liu Ni is dead, but the stone bandits are already in great danger. They occupy Guanzhong in the west and look at the sea in the east. No one can stop their momentum, or they may have the intention of looking south. The court should act early. Be on guard!"

After a long time, Du He gradually stabilized his emotions, and then spoke with a serious expression about the current situation in the Northland.The puppet Zhao of the Xiongnu has perished, replaced by Jiehu of the Shi family who is even more brutal and tyrannical.Now Jiehu is very difficult to control, and has already occupied most of the northern land.

"When I traveled through Liyang, I saw that many of its tribes were tough and arrogant. They blocked the river and set up fences to isolate the east and west waterways, and checked the passing passengers. The cloud in the north is getting thicker, but the east of the river is still at odds with each other. I'm afraid it's not a country. Fu..."

After Chu Jiye heard the words, a trace of worry flashed across his expression.It's just that even if he had any thoughts in his heart, he was never used to preaching in front of people. After a long silence, he changed the subject: "After receiving Daohui's letter, I also sent people to inquire about it, and learned that there are still scattered family members in the Zunfu in Xiangyang. , I have already sent people to search for it, and there should be news in the near future. It is a pity that Mu Hou died early, and if we know that there are people from the south, we should be very excited."

Hearing this, Du He's expression darkened again. His family is also a prominent family in Guanzhong, but his own family suffered from being involved in the Huns' internal struggle.Originally, he planned to join his clan brother Du Yi after crossing the river, but he didn't expect that Du Yi had already died of illness, and now he was alone, but he didn't know how to stand on his own in Jiangdong.

Chu Jiye also saw that Du He was worried, so he smiled and comforted him: "Daohui, you come from a famous family, and you have always had a clear interest and aspirations. You may have difficulties at one time, but after a long time, people will know your talents. It is not difficult to establish yourself in Jiangdong."

"That's right, I would like to ask Brother Ji Ye, how many outstanding people are there in Jiangdong now? Presumably Brother Ji Ye is already prominent in the world?"

Putting aside those troubles in his heart, Du He asked with a smile.

Hearing this, Chu Jiye smiled and shook his head: "Nowadays, there are some of them who are called the top three. Compared with these three, the rest can only respectfully accompany them at the bottom."

　Sorry sorry, the update is a bit late. . .Two more to continue writing. . .

　　
　
(End of this chapter)