When Xu Jin and Tang San left Ji'an Village, it was already around 4:30 in the afternoon. The latter had a butcher's knife hanging on his waist for self-defense, and he also carried a small wine jar filled with venison soup mixed with wild vegetables.

This will be the ration for the two of them along the way. Xu Jin took a three-meter-long wooden stick, which can be used for self-defense and as a crutch.

After the flood, the roads were muddy and slippery. In some places, the roads were even interrupted. The collapse and pouring of mud or the diverted river became the biggest obstacle. Xu Jin and Tang San had to find a way to take a detour. As a result, it was completely dark.

, actually only walked less than ten miles.

Fortunately, the weather was kind and it didn't rain, but it was impossible to continue on the road after dark. Xu Jin and Tang San found a higher hillside, and after sharing a portion of venison soup, they

Then they each took a rest.

It was now August, and there was already a hint of coolness in the late night of early autumn. Xu Jin had a worn linen sheet under him and an old shirt on top, so he slept quite comfortably. And these were all given to him by Xue Bingxin

Prepared, it can be seen that this cold-hearted ice girl is actually a careful girl.

Early the next morning, Xu Jin and Tang San continued on their way. At noon, they finally arrived outside Caozhou City. However, at this moment, almost all four gates of Caozhou City were crowded by victims coming from all directions.

Not long ago, all the top three officials in Caozhou were arrested, and the government offices in the city were almost at a standstill. A sudden flood undoubtedly made matters worse. Refugees continued to pour in, and now the entire Caozhou city was in chaos.

Prices in the city skyrocketed, and public security was extremely poor. Fights, robberies, thefts, and rape and abduction cases occurred one after another. As a result, the wealthy gentry and wealthy households who felt threatened began to unite to maintain public security in the city and expel all refugees from the city.

, but this is obviously an approach that treats the symptoms rather than the root cause.

More and more refugees gathered outside the city, and the hungry people were ruthlessly kept outside the city. It was only a matter of time before a group of desperate victims gathered together and led to a civil uprising.

Xu Jin looked at the bustling victims gathered at the gate of the city, and his face could not help but darken. What the hell is that guy Huang Jin doing? The floods have been happening for five or six days, and they haven't even arranged for people to release food for disaster relief. What if there is a civil uprising?

Is good?

It is said that Huang Jin is not a talented person who can do his job alone. He has been very busy with the work of repairing river embankments these days. In addition, he has to send people to find the missing Xiao Huai and Xu Jin. How can he spare the time to release food for disaster relief?

Some time ago, the chief officials of nearby prefectures and counties were imprisoned due to the granary shortage case, which resulted in the current chaotic situation. It can be said that there are dangers everywhere, and civil commotion can happen at any time.

Xu Jin and Tang San managed to get to the front of the crowd. They saw three rows of horses in front of the city gate. Some government servants and servants were guarding the city gate with swords, spears and other weapons. If they wanted to enter the city,

, you must have a household registration in the city, or pay a fee of ten cents to enter the city. These two conditions will undoubtedly keep most refugees out of the city gate.

"Stop, what are you doing?" As soon as Xu Jin and Tang San approached, they were immediately stopped by two spears pressed against their chests.

Tang Sanyi raised his chest and said loudly: "This young master is the imperial envoy. Get out of the way, we want to enter the city."

The two government officials holding spears were stunned for a moment, then laughed disdainfully, pointed at Xu and Jin, and said: "Please take a piss and take a picture. With your looks like birds, you dare to pretend to be imperial envoys, and you are not afraid of laughing at the National People's Congress."

tooth."

At this moment, Xu Jin was wearing shabby burlap clothes, and the clothes were stained with mud from the mountain climbing and wading along the way. He looked no different from those refugees.

Tang San's face was so bloated that he turned red and said with a smile: "Don't laugh, he is really an imperial envoy!"

The yamen servant cursed impatiently: "If this kid is an imperial envoy, I will be the emperor. Go away and cool off. If you don't leave, don't blame me for being rude."

Xu Jin couldn't help but raised his eyebrows and shouted: "You are so bold and cunning. How dare you call yourself emperor? Do you really want to confiscate your family and exterminate your clan?"

Although Xu Jin's clothes were dirty and shabby, he had the aura of a man in power that ordinary people could not possess. Under the sharp scolding, the officer's expression suddenly changed, and he said in a sullen tone: "I was just talking casually.

If you can take it seriously, you kid can slander people out of thin air. I haven’t even sued you for pretending to be an imperial envoy, so get out of here and don’t waste your time here!"

"Go away, go away!" Other government servants and servants also gathered around and shouted loudly. The tips of their spears were pierced under his eyelids, and Tang San was so frightened that he stepped back.

Xu Jin couldn't help but feel angry secretly, but he was only the deputy imperial envoy, so he did not have the imperial envoy's customs (seal), and the edict for disaster relief was also with Xiao Huai, but now there were no Jinyi guards around him, so there was no way to prove that he was the deputy imperial envoy.

identity.

At this moment, the rumble of horse hooves came from behind, and a team of horses ran towards the city gate. The refugees subconsciously gave way to the roadside.

Xu Jin was stunned for a moment. When he saw clearly the flying fish uniforms of the knights on the horse, he couldn't help but be overjoyed. This 20-man cavalry team turned out to be Jin Yiwei, and the one leading the way was none other than Jin Yiwei Commander Sima Yuan.

"The Jin Yiwei are on an errand, please get out of the way!" Sima Yuan rode his horse to the city gate and shouted, and the servants and servants were so frightened that they hurriedly moved their horses away.

The Jin Yiwei were the emperor's personal soldiers, and they had a fierce reputation in the Ming Dynasty. Everyone knew it. Anyone who entered the Jin Yiwei's prison, no matter how old you were, would have to shed your skin until you died. Jin Yiwei's flying fish suit and embroidered spring knife were the most popular ones.

A good signboard is truly fearful of ghosts and people, and no one has the guts to fake it.

"General Sima!"

Sima Yuan was about to lead his brothers into the city when he suddenly heard someone calling him. He subconsciously turned around and looked around. However, this guy was probably a little face-blind. Coupled with the way Xu Jin was dressed at the moment, he didn't even recognize Xu Jin and turned his head behind him.

The brother asked loudly: "What the hell, I seemed to have heard the voice of Xu Da's man just now. Hey, who of you called me just now?"

Xu Jin couldn't help crying or laughing. He took a step forward and said loudly: "Sima Yuan, who the hell are you? Dare you say it again and try it again!"

Sima Yuanxun shouted at Xu Jin. He was stunned for a full second before he reacted. He shouted excitedly, turned over quickly and yelled like a butchering pig: "Master Xu, I have finally found you.

Hahaha, I know that Mr. Xu is a good person, and he must still be alive and kicking."

"See Mr. Xu!" The other Jin Yiwei dismounted to greet him, all with smiles on their faces.

Xu Jin felt warm in his heart. He stepped forward and patted the shoulders of the guards in uniform, nodded and said, "Okay, they are all alive. Where are the others?"

Sima Yuan said with a smile: "The brothers and soldiers are divided into several groups, searching for the whereabouts of adults along both sides of the river from Puzhou upstream. We have agreed to meet in Caozhou. We are the first to arrive. Boss Jin and others are expected to arrive in the next two days.

"

Xu Jin nodded and said, "That's good. I happen to have something urgent to do, so you can follow me into the city immediately."

"Okay, brothers, follow the master into the city!" Sima Yuan waved his hand, and twenty guards in royal robes surrounded Xu Jin and entered the city.

The government servants and servants who were guarding the gate were all frightened. I dare to believe that this person was really an imperial envoy on an imperial mission. How hard it was!

"Come here!" Xu Jin pointed at the government servant who just claimed to be the emperor and said coldly as he passed the city gate.

The yamen servant was so frightened that he almost peed. His feet gave way and he fell to his knees on the ground. While fanning his mouth, he begged: "I offended the Imperial Envoy because I was blind. I deserve to die. I beg you, the Imperial Envoy, please spare me."

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Tang San couldn't help but feel relieved when he saw this, and gloated: "Brother, wasn't he very arrogant just now? One moment he called himself Lao Tzu, and the other moment he called himself the emperor."

Sima Yuan's eyes turned cold when he heard this, and he pulled out the Xiuchun knife with a clang, and said with a ferocious smile: "Master Xu, do you want me to kill this blind traitor?"

Xu Jin waved his hand. He was not so cautious. In addition, as a time traveler, he had a weak concept of hierarchy and imperial power. Naturally, he would not deprive others of their lives just because of a word. He said calmly: "Get up, it will only be a death penalty."

You can avoid it, but you can't escape the crime. I will teach you a lesson when you go to the county office and pick up thirty pieces of board."

Hearing this, the yamen servant felt as if he was receiving a general amnesty. He kowtowed several times before he dared to stand up.

Sima Yuan sheathed the Xiuchun Sword and said coldly: "You are a lucky boy. If you meet Mr. Xu or Mr. Xiao, you won't be able to chop off ten heads."

The officer was so frightened that he reluctantly begged for mercy!

Xu Jin asked: "I want to ask you, who is in charge of the overall situation in Caozhou City now?"

Naturally, the government official did not dare to hide anything and told him everything about the situation in the city. After hearing this, Xu Jin immediately realized the seriousness of the problem, so he immediately led people to the county government office.

After Xu Jin arrived at the county government office, he immediately began to rectify the official affairs, and sent people to convene a meeting with the gentry and celebrities in the city. He also transferred a Xuezheng and Jiaoyu from the county school to temporarily act as county officials, and immediately opened the official warehouse to stock up on food.
Chapter completed!