Chapter 996: Sharing the Same Fate!

til her eyes were red. As soon as she saw Mrs. Cui, she rushed forward and grabbed her hand, crying out, "Jinrou, you must think of a way! My second son... he's in big trouble! They say he advised the...A girl in her teens, with long black hair styled up and adorned with only a single jade hairpin.

The dim candlelight shone through the jade hairpin, illuminating her cheekbones with a soft glow, breathtakingly beautiful.

Mu Xu's heart beat like a drum, making his blood surge.

Such a momentous affair, concerning countless lives, if it befell any other woman, I'm afraid they would all be stricken with terror, weeping bitterly.

But the young girl before me, was so resolute, so spirited.

She said she wanted to fight alongside him, then...fight!

The warm breeze of early summer never misses such a beautiful moment. It quietly sneaks in from the window, honestly playing the role of a witness.

Love at first sight is always lust at first sight.

A lasting and unbreakable relationship must be built on sharing both joy and hardship, together facing fate's twists and turns!

As night deepened, the lights in the house were extinguished, leaving only Jia Yin alone.

But she still didn't sleep until the white figure of the little fox crept in.

Jia Yin hugged the little fox, feeding it grapes while chattering away...

There's no wall that can keep a secret, especially not something as big as destroyed military rations.

The Northern Expedition not only carried the emperor's ambition to unify the land and avenge his humiliation, but also embodied the people's hope to reclaim their homes.

For so many years, how many elderly people on their deathbed have been reminiscing about their hometown in Jiangbei and their old friends.

To be buried in their ancestral graves and to be worshipped at home, that was their only last wish.

Xin Ting Hou led the Northern Expeditionary Army, year after year, driving the barbarians northward little by little, like a millstone, wearing down their fighting strength.

After paying an immeasurable price in blood and lives, the time for the final battle has finally arrived this year.

Throughout the country, everyone is looking forward to it and paying attention.

As a result, there were still people who, under the very noses of the new residents, tripped up the Northern Expeditionary Army in this situation, wanting them to fight to the death with the barbarians on an empty stomach.

How vicious, how despicable!

"This is treason!" In a teahouse, a middle-aged scholar slammed his teacup on the table, his face flushed with anger.

Several of my friends at the table were also furious and chimed in.

"That's right! If I knew who was behind these despicable actions, I would write a thirty-page treatise condemning them, so that their ancestors wouldn't even dare to be reborn!"

"Such a vile scoundrel deserves to be cut into ten thousand pieces. Alas, we scholars are unarmed and powerless. Otherwise, I would personally escort the military supplies north."

"Those wine-loving, food-obsessed officials at the Ministry of War, I wonder when we'll find someone capable to take action against them"

But some said, “Could it be that the barbarians sent out scouts to make us suspect each other and disrupt Xin'du”

But someone immediately retorted, "Impossible! In recent years, the Marquis has set up three lines of defense in Jiangbei. It's impossible for the barbarians to sneak over silently."

"Though it is embarrassing, this must be said: there must be a traitor within our Tianwu."

In the streets and alleys, people were abuzz with conversation.

"These days are not good, I'm not afraid of no good things happening, just afraid of no good people. The Marquis and his men fight the enemy at the front, and these scum and vile characters pull them back at the rear, it's infuriating!"

"I really want to grab a butcher knife and skin that little bastard alive!"

There are also well-informed people who say, "I heard that the generals of the Northern Expeditionary Army and Li Bo (Li Shangyin) went to each prominent family to borrow grain. They plan to first transport it to Jiangbei, and then return it after the grain from various prefectures is transported over."

"Really That's a great idea! I have a basket of rice at home too. I'll take it to the Northern Expeditionary Army first!"

"Me too, me too, I have two baskets at home. I bought some rice when it was cheap, and now it's really useful."

"My family doesn't have much grain, but we do have potatoes. I'll go ask if we can send some to the Northern Expeditionary army to feed their horses!"

A buzz of discussion filled the air as everyone rushed towards the military barracks.

It's a pity, the gates of the government are high, who would be willing to greet these common folk

The people had no other choice but to turn to the relief agency in the end.

Just as Li Lao'er happened to return to collect something, he saw this and quickly thanked everyone.

"Thanks to all of you for remembering the Northern Expeditionary Army so much. If Jiangbei is peacefully recovered, it will be thanks in large part to all of you. "

After all, with such overwhelming support from everyone, the soldiers can fight bravely on the front lines.

The common people were all delighted and waved their hands humbly.

"Master, you are too kind. We do this out of duty."

"That's right, we can't go kill the enemy, but helping out a little bit is fine."

Li Lao Er smiled again and clasped his hands together, finally dissuading them. "I know everyone is sincere, but the military supplies are already enough for now, and they will be sent to Jiangbei tomorrow."

"Everyone, please keep some rice at home first. If there's ever another problem with military rations later, I promise to go to the market myself and ask everyone for help, okay"

"Are you sure you've gathered enough grain"

"This is wonderful, those big families are finally being generous!"

"We'll listen to Uncle. The Northern Expeditionary Army is led by the Marquis, and General Li is there too. If we really need supplies, Uncle definitely won't be stingy with us!"

"Well then, Sir, we shall take our leave."

After much chatter, everyone gradually said their goodbyes.

Li Lao Er stood at the door, seeing everyone off. He remained silent for a long time.

Zheng He stepped forward and whispered, "Master, no wonder people say that those who are righteous often resemble dogs, and those with treachery are mostly scholars."

These fellow countrymen, with only a couple of baskets of grain in their households, were still willing to offer them up to the Northern Expeditionary Army without any hesitation or regret.

"Look at those wealthy families, asking them for grain is pointless. They even try to associate themselves with the emperor and leverage our family connections to save their own children in the end. They are truly insatiable and infuriating."

Li Laoer thought about his experiences throughout the day, and he felt uneasy in his heart.

But now the situation is not good, stability is paramount.

These small matters are not yet worth reckoning with.

"We should prioritize getting the food situation sorted out. The Marquis and his men are fighting on the front lines, facing much greater hardships than we are."

Also, send a message to Baiyun Guan and ask them to make more ice bricks and add some honey juice.

"The Bureau of Relief has sent all the children who have no means of support to the streets to sell things, only charging them a small amount of capital. The weather is getting hotter and hotter, so this will also help everyone to cool down."

"Yes, Master," Zheng He immediately responded...

In the afternoon palace, there was a cacophony of cicadas.

On a lush, overgrown tree, cicadas hide in some corner, incessantly chirping, driving people crazy.

But in the side hall of Zhi Lan Palace, Jia Yin was suddenly swept away from her worries. She excitedly asked Mu Xu, "Really The food has been gathered and distributed"

Mu Xu wiped his sweat and replied, "Of course, I personally saw the ship being loaded. This time General Li Yong himself escorted it to Jiangbei, without any delay."

"That's great!" Jiayin let out a long sigh of relief. Although it was four or five days late, with her stepfather's carefulness and years of experience on the battlefield, he definitely wouldn't have been delayed or shaken by this.all the families in the village.As I was thinking about something here in the garden, I couldn't help but inquire with a hint of probing: "Master, in just a few days, the taxes and grain will be ready...