With that, he crossed his arms, leaving his back to the crowd. He seemed to be unable to restrain his anger, but in fact, he was already overjoyed. He had said those words to provoke these guys. In his heart, he really hoped that they would do it together. After all, he might not be able to do it alone.
Sure enough, Cheng Chumo couldn't stand it anymore. He suddenly stood up, as if he couldn't feel the cold anymore. "Feng Zi, I'll do it with you."
With that, he turned around and glanced at Zhangsun and Du Gou. It seemed to be a question, but it also seemed to be a threat.
He admitted that what Feng Zi said just now was not wrong. He had always been regarded as a dandy, and he had never done anything that would make his family proud. Now that Feng Zi said that he was going to do something big, and it didn't seem like he was lying, then he would do it. However, just in case, he had to drag these two guys along.
The two of them were startled and hesitated. They looked at each other for a while, then seemed to have made a decision in their hearts. They stood up and said, "Feng Zi, we'll do it too."
Hearing that everyone agreed, Zhang Feng slowly turned around and said with a smile, "That's right. I guarantee that you won't make this trip in vain."
With that, he narrowed his eyes and looked straight at the crowded heads and tents in the valley in the distance. The corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up.
At the same time, in Chang 'an City.
The streets that used to be bustling with noise and excitement seemed to be covered with a layer of haze, becoming much more depressing. The Black Tortoise Gate incident made the entire Chang 'an City vigilant.
Occasionally, traces of blood that had not dried up could be seen on the ground. This was left behind by the stampede at that time. Even though the soldiers had cleaned it up once, it could still be clearly heard.
There were many pedestrians on the streets, but most of them were merchants doing business. There were also some peddlers and lonely servants. However, they were different from usual. They could no longer hear the shouts. They seemed to have lost their strength and were listless. In fact, they did not want to come out, but their families had to spend money. There was also a crying baby waiting to be fed. All of this forced them to come out and seek a way to survive.
They traveled in groups of three or five. Usually, this kind of situation would not be seen at all. After all, everyone was selling similar things. When the customers saw that there were still people to choose from, naturally, it would be survival of the fittest. There were even some who would bargain. However, it was a little different these days. The storm had not completely passed yet. Traveling together was the best way. It was also a kind of self-protection. There was no other way. In order to survive, they had to do this.
After walking for a long time, the group of people was probably tired. Among the crowd, Huzi proposed to take a break. Seeing that this thing could not be sold, they might as well take a break. Thus, they simply agreed. Everyone seemed to have lost their strength and sat down on the steps, complaining incessantly.
"Old Wang, when do you think this Black Tortoise Gate incident will pass?"
Huzi put down the load in his hand and glanced at the white-bearded old man in the crowd.
"Be careful with your words."
The old man called Old Wang glared at Huzi. He put his finger to his mouth and looked cautious. Then, he glanced at the side of the street. Seeing that there were no soldiers, he slowly looked at Huzi. "You bastard. You really don't know the immensity of heaven and earth. How dare you talk about this kind of thing. Do you want your whole family to be buried with you?"
He was the oldest in the group. Back then, he was lucky enough to be a study companion of a rich family. He could recognize a few words and could be considered half a cultured person. In the village, he taught the children to read. Thus, everyone called him Old Wang out of respect.
Usually, when people did not understand something, they would ask him. However, the things they asked this time seemed to make him a little angry.
Huzi seemed to have noticed Old Wang's anger, but he did not dare to talk back. He could only take out a steamed bun from the basket and chew it to vent his anger.
"Old Wang, don't be so angry."
Zhu Zi's eyes were sharp. He quickly scooped out a bowl of fermented glutinous rice from the jar and handed it to Old Wang. He said with a smile, "Old Wang, Brother Huzi was just curious. Don't blame him. Moreover, you can see through our little thoughts."
After speaking, Zhu Zi glanced at the crowd. His gaze paused on Huzi for a moment. Finally, he looked at Old Wang. "Old Wang, you also know that we rely on selling these steamed buns and fermented glutinous rice to support our family. Now that the imperial court has cut off our livelihood, you have to think of a way."
After speaking, he glanced at Huzi and signaled with his eyes. Then, he handed the bowl of fermented glutinous rice to Old Wang.
Huzi instantly understood. He quickly took out the steamed bun in his mouth and took out a new one from the basket. He handed it to Old Wang and smiled. "Old Wang, I said something wrong just now. I apologize. However, Zhu Zi's words are not without reason. Now that the storm is so big, we can't sell our things. Are we waiting for death?"
"Yes, Old Wang, you are experienced and knowledgeable. Give us an idea."
"If we really can't do it, let's change our profession. We really can't do this anymore."
Everyone discussed and prepared to find a way out for themselves.
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