The cold wind whistled through the gates of Suzhou, rolling down a field of dead leaves, spilling and fluttering like paper money flying in the sky……
The gates of Suzhou were wide open, and the soldiers and policemen on duty were lined up on both sides of the gates, checking people entering and exiting the gates.
In order to prevent Japanese invaders from infiltrating the city to carry out spying and sabotage activities, the soldiers on duty at the gates of Suzhou during this period of time would check people entering and exiting the city, requiring them to take off their hats and check their hairstyles, as well as checking the bags and vehicles of the pedestrians to prevent people from entering the city with their weapons in their pockets.
Outside the city there are many people queuing up to enter the city, in addition to the local people who come to the city to visit their relatives and do business, there are also many old people with their children, dusty and miserable faces, most of them are fleeing from Songjiang Prefecture to come to Suzhou City. The Japanese invaders from Xu Hai, who had been hiding in Tuo Lin and other places in Song Jiang Province, had become more and more arrogant recently, and frequently attacked and plundered, which caused many people from Song Jiang Province and nearby areas to drag their families and come to Suzhou to escape.
As a result, many people in Songjiang Province and nearby areas fled to Suzhou with their families in tow. The people suffered the most from the Japanese invaders’ ravages, and many of them had their doors broken and their families bereaved.
Uncle Zhu Shouren, Hu Wei and Xia Qiang are also in the queue, in a crowd of people fleeing, they are not so conspicuous.
“Alas, they are all poor people, the government has taken pity on you and others, and has waived all entrance fees. Of course, businessmen and merchants are excluded.”
The soldiers guarding the gate were the first to convey the Suzhou governor’s kind order.
“Many thanks to Qing Tian Daolord.”
“Thank you Grand Master Qing Tian, God bless ……”
The people who fled the city were suddenly thrilled, shouting out Grand Master Qing Tian again and again, and some of the older lords and ladies were even moved to tears.
They are so excited, not just because of the exemption of a few copper coins of the entrance fee, but after encountering the Japanese disaster, fleeing all the way, tasted the misery and coldness of the world, a long time to feel the love and warmth, we still have someone to manage and someone to love ……
“Great, is worried that there is no entry fee, how to mix into the city, huh, this free entry into the city, really doze off to the pillow.”
Xia Qiang couldn’t help but be happy after hearing the news of free entry into the city.
“Great, opening the door, this is a good sign.”Hu Wei also couldn’t help but excitedly give a firm wave of his fist.
“Even Fu Zun has wished us luck, it’s hard to think that this time won’t go well.”Eldest uncle Zhu Shouren also revealed a confident smile.
The three of them entered Suzhou City smoothly.
After entering Suzhou City, Eldest Uncle Zhu Shouren looked at the prosperous Suzhou City and couldn’t help but stop at the street and wax poetic, “As prosperous as it is, it’s worthy of being Suzhou City. It makes me think of a poem.”
Hu Wei and Xia Qiang couldn’t help but frown, why was this bastard’s old habit acting up again.
“Brother Zhu, we’d better quickly inquire where your virtuous nephew’s family’s residence in Suzhou is.”Hu Wei and Xia Qiang urged.
“Ahem, I’ll leave after I finish reciting this poem. Well, ‘The deceased left the Yellow Crane Tower in the west, and went down to Yangzhou in the March of Smoke and Flower’……”
Eldest uncle Zhu Shouren said reluctantly after being prodded, still somewhat meaningless after reciting a line of the poem.
Hu Wei rolled his eyes and couldn’t help but say, “Brother Zhu, the poem you recited, it’s about Yangzhou, we’re in Suzhou. Moreover, that is March, we are the waxing …… month.”
Eldest brother Zhu Shouren’s mouth twitched for a moment, then coughed, forcing himself to save his dignity, “Poetic, I’m talking about the poetic meaning behind this poem, the verse is Yangzhou, the reason why the poem is called a meaning is that it is put in the context of the world.”
“Right, right, I was the one who was superficial, I only saw the surface words and ignored the poetic meaning behind the words, Brother Zhu sees more profoundly.”
Hu Wei took a deep breath and squeezed out a smile on his face, echoing the compliment to Zhu Shouren.
The reason for this was because paying a visit to Zhu Pingan, Lord Zhu, was imminent, and he still had to rely on Zhu Shouren to introduce him, so he still had to coax him a little.
Eldest brother Zhu Shouren was comfortable.
“Brother Zhu, let’s get down to business.”Xia Qiang reminded.
“Right, right, let’s go, let’s split up and ask around, then gather here again.”Eldest brother Zhu Shouren nodded.
Upon hearing about splitting up and inquiring, Xia Qiang and Hu Wei shook their heads in unison, they were not at ease with Zhu Shouren. If Zhu Shouren was allowed to act alone, there was no telling if he would stir up any more trouble.
“Brother Zhu, you join Brother Xia, Brother Xia is not good at socialising and speaking, Brother Zhu, you bring him along.”Hu Wei winked at Xia Qiang, then said to Zhu Shouren.
“Hmm, indeed, Brother Xia does not know how to deal with people, especially when he encounters a young lady, he is often at a loss for words and is easily misunderstood as an unsuspecting denizen, which is not conducive to inquiring about news. Well, then let me lead Brother Xia.”
Eldest Uncle Zhu Shouren nodded and said in a serious manner.
Who was at a loss for words when he met a little lady?
It’s better for me to be at a loss for words than for you to move your hands, right?
I was misunderstood as an unsuspecting denizen? You’ve really turned black and white upside down! Don’t you have any idea why you’re being called a loser? It’s not because of you. When you meet a young lady, you can’t wait to get into her clothes, you always talk fancy, and you always want to take advantage of her. ……
Xia Qiang heard the words of the eldest uncle Zhu Shouren, simply are about to be angry, good in the party just received Hu Wei’s eyes.
I’m not going to be able to do that!
Immediately going to pay a visit to Lord Zhu Pingan Zhu, but also rely on this bastard to introduce it, must endure a little.
“Ahem, then I will trouble Brother Zhu to take care of me.”
Xia Qiang coughed, adjusted his angry hair, squeezed a smile, arched his hand and said to Zhu Shouren.
“Hehe, that’s for sure. Brother Xia, just follow me, I’ll be able to find out in less than a tea time.”
Eldest brother Zhu Shouren said to Xia Qiang with a confident face, then turning his head, he said to Hu Wei with the same confidence, “Brother Hu, then let’s split up into two, inquire about the news separately, and meet here in half an hour.”
“Good, Brother Zhu, then we will limit ourselves to half an hour, and meet here whether we have inquired about news or not.”
Hu Wei emphasised.
“Good, it’s a deal.”
Eldest Uncle Zhu Shouren nodded confidently.
“Brother Xia, follow Brother Zhu closely and learn more.”Hu Wei said in a double entendre to Xia Qiang, adding a heavier tone to the word follow closely.
“Don’t worry.”Xia Qiang nodded vigorously, he would definitely follow Zhu Shouren closely, and would never let him poke his nose into trouble again.
Half an hour later.
Hu Wei arrived at the meeting place first, not seeing Xia Qiang and Zhu Shouren, he couldn’t help but frown, worrying if Zhu Shouren had gotten into trouble again.
The next second he saw two wretchedly fleeing figures appear in front of him, one of them was still limping.
The two had a head full of rotten vegetable leaves, their bodies were still wet, and they could smell a smell of urine from a distance.
It was Zhu Shouren and Xia Qiang.
Hu Wei was wondering what the two were running for, when the next second he saw a big barking dog appear behind them.
Then, the two people who ran wildly became three people ……
