Chapter 298 Different Bandits 1
Chapter 298 Different Bandits 1
Shen Qingzhou followed Erhu's gaze. When he looked at the eldest child, he knew that the one who could make the decision here was the eldest boy named Hu Zi.
"Uncle Niu, bring that child here."
Shen Qingzhou pointed at Hu Zi. When Uncle Niu saw it, he immediately pulled the man over and made him stand in front of Shen Qingzhou.
"You must be Hu Zi, right? I have some white flour buns and cakes here, would you like some?"
Hu Zi looked at the steamed bun in Shen Qingzhou's hand. Although it was cold, he still swallowed and turned his head away stubbornly.
"What do you think? Don't even think you can get us to lead the way with just a steamed bun. Give one to each of us, and..."
He paused, and Shen Qingzhou continued to ask: "Anything else?"
Hu Zi looked towards Lin Ting, but could not see any food in the carriage.
"What else do you have in your carriage? Tell me first!"
Lin Ting smiled. This young man was quite loyal. He knew how to prepare food for the people he brought with him. He also knew to get ready-made food before he was willing to take Lin Ting and the others to Yunzhou City.
"You're quite calculating, kid. I don't have much here, just half a bag of rice, some dry food, and some herbs for treating colds."
Hearing this, Hu Zi's eyes lit up: "You can go to Yunzhou City if you want, but now share your dry food with my people.
When we get to Yunzhou City, your half bag of rice will belong to me, as will the herbs. If you agree, I will take you on a smaller path. Otherwise, we will all die together on this official road."
He even threatened her, but Lin Ting had money on him and didn't care. The most important thing was to find a safe place to stay tonight.
"make a deal!"
Shen Qingzhou untied Hu Zi, and then gave Hu Zi the steamed buns and pancakes.
"That's all I have. You can divide it among them yourselves. But I can't release the people I've tied up until we get to Yunzhou City."
A pair of shrewd eyes were revealed under Hu Zi's messy hair. He knew when to stop, picked up the food in his hand and called the children over.
Feed some to those who are still tied up.
If this young man had not robbed Lin Ting's carriage, Lin Ting would have admired him very much. His character and sense of justice were enough. If he had the opportunity, he would definitely have a bright future.
After all the people he brought had eaten something, Hu Zi returned to Lin Ting and Shen Qingzhou, his eyes occasionally falling on their carriage.
"Let's go!"
Lin Ting saw that they did not get on the carriage. He pulled one end of the rope with the tied child behind him and walked back with Hu Zi, while the coachman pulled the carriage from behind.
Halfway through the walk, Hu Zi and the other kids led them into a bush.
This shrub is very large with lush branches and leaves. At first glance, it seems deep and blocked, but in fact, it is just the branches and leaves of the tree that block the way.
Hu Zi brought a few children to pull the branches away. The road was a bit steep and the carriage was not easy to drive on. The horse was in front, and Shen Qingzhou had to pull the carriage from behind to prevent it from sliding down.
In front were a few children who were leading the way for Lin Ting and the others. The path passed through a mountain, and Lin Ting and the others finally came down from the official road.
"It hurts so much, even those fleeing famine haven't been as miserable as me."
Along the way, Wan Weiran didn't know how many times he fell before he reached this relatively flat road.
His clothes were covered in dirt and marks from trees, and he was completely dirty.
"We're almost in Yunzhou City. Just bear with it. You're a doctor. If you get hurt, you can treat it yourself when you get to Yunzhou City."
Hu Zi was observing Lin Ting and the others along the way. His ears were very good, and he could hear them even if Lin Ting and Wan Weiran spoke in a very low voice.
I didn't expect that there was a doctor among this group of people, and they had talked about something like wood, fire, and the liver and heart before. I guess he really knows some medical skills.
As for Lin Ting saying that he could perform magic, Hu Zi didn't believe it at all. If Lin Ting was really that powerful, the aisle wouldn't be blocked by the snow.
"Are you a doctor?"
Hu Zi asked Wan Weiran tentatively, with a fiery look in his eyes that made Wan Weiran very proud of his profession.
He clapped his hand on Hu Zi's shoulder, his expression changing rapidly: "Why are you asking so many questions, kid? Just lead the way."
Even if these people didn't say it, Hu Zi had his own judgment. The two pairs of men and women in front were so close, they must be husband and wife without a doubt.
Shen Qingzhou was wearing a long robe, which only scholars would wear. These people even gave them food, so they should not be bad people.
As for what they do, Hu Zi is still unclear.
Before dark, Lin Ting and his companions finally reached the outskirts of Yunzhou City and could see the city walls from afar.
"Huzi, you...what's going on with you?"
An old man came forward, hunched over, and looked at the children he knew. Most of them had been tied up by Lin Ting and his men.
"Uncle, we are fine."
Hu Zi ran in front of Lin Ting and Shen Qingzhou and opened his arms to block their way.
"We've arrived at Yunzhou City. You promised me to release the person and give me the things."
Shen Qingzhou turned around and handed the tied children to Hu Zi. He stepped forward to untie the ropes of everyone and distributed the remaining steamed buns and pancakes to these people.
They had just been tied up and had only eaten a few bites, so they were not full at all.
Hu Zi left a very hard cake for himself. When he returned home and baked it, he could share it with his mother.
Finally, Shen Qingzhou took the only half bag of rice left in the car and gave it to Hu Zi, and told him seriously.
"This is the deal between you and me, but if you get caught doing what you did with these kids today, do you know what the consequences will be?"
Hu Zi didn't know that the worst that could happen was that he would be beaten. They were often beaten and were used to it.
"According to the laws of Dongxia, robbers are imprisoned for life, and when they reach a certain age, they will be assigned to do the dirtiest and most difficult work, and they will never see the light of day again.
You think you are a hero and can lead them to find food, but think carefully, isn't this just pushing them into another abyss? "
Shen Qingzhou stopped here. If it weren't for the fact that these children were not bad people by nature, he would not have said these words.
After hearing what Shen Qingzhou said, Hu Zi was stunned. He wanted to be good to everyone and wanted everyone to be alive. He didn't want to harm them.
"I……"
"Next time, don't go to the official road to rob things. Not everyone who can go to the official road is as kind-hearted as my wife.
Some people have dark intentions, and you won't gain anything from it. Talk to your family and change your mindset and lifestyle."
Hu Zi looked at the few people with more gratitude in his eyes. They had robbed several times on the official road, and when they failed to rob, they acted pitifully together. In short, they could still get some food to fill their stomachs.
But Shen Qingzhou was right, they couldn't be so lucky every time.
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