Chapter 3303: Nationwide Turmoil, People Live in Hardship
nd them. He hadn't slept all night, looking just like a panda."Poor little sister, she's truly suffered compared to my arm!" Zhou Wang said.Luo Dade sneered, "It was Yang Ruqing, that bitch, who poiso...That day, Song again said, “Qing’er, you quickly write a letter and tell Feng Tang not to go. I will rush to He Lan Zhou overnight. Even if it costs me my life, I will deliver the letter to Feng Tang myself!”
Then, he glanced at Xiao Ya Xue, his eyes filled with shame and determination.
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“After I leave, you must take good care of our son and teach him to become a successful person!” he instructed Xiao Ya Xue again.
Xiao Ya Xue's eyes immediately reddened, but she didn't say a word to stop him.
Everyone has their own responsibilities and missions. As the most trusted clan of the Liao imperial family, the Risong Clan has been entrusted with the mission of safeguarding the royal family for generations.
And Qing'er, she was the chieftain of their tribe. Whether it was from Feng Tang's status as the chieftain's husband or Feng Tang's identity as the princess' biological son, Song risked his life to protect them that day, and it was all justifiable. So Xiao Ya Xue could only pray for the blessing of Chang Shengtian in her heart!
Of course, Yang Ruoqing understood Song and Xiao Ya Xue's worries that day. She also knew that if Tang Yazi really did what he said, then there would be no return.
"It's a den of tigers, Tang Yazi wouldn't dare to go there, so there's no need to write to him and distract him." Yang Ruoheng said.
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"Qing'er, are you sure" Xiao Ya Xue asked.
Yang Ruqing nodded, "Hmm, if I'm not mistaken, Tang Ya-zi won't obey the new emperor's imperial edict. To put it bluntly, with the East Palace vacant and the previous emperor just passing away, the eldest prince's eagerness to ascend the throne is a bit too hasty."
"The main show has just begun, let's watch the performance first."
Contrary to Yang Ruqing's expectations, the eldest prince's ascension to the throne was merely the beginning.
Next, every day news would come from all directions.
First, the Liao army in the north began to harass the people around Yanmen Pass. In the south, the barbarians teamed up with the Black Lotus Sect and fought fiercely against the Qi army guarding the southern border.
To the southwest, those barbarian and minor nations, when Da Qi was powerful and stable, they bowed their heads in submission. Every year, they sent envoys to pay tribute. The monarchs of these small countries would also send their sons as hostages to the capital of Da Qi to learn the culture of Da Qi.
Now that the new emperor of Daqi ascended the throne hastily, many barbarian and nomadic tribes began to stir. They no longer offered tribute.
Furthermore, they killed emissaries from two countries and seized the market town of Dazi Village, which was located at the border between the two countries, and issued a war declaration to Dazi.
This was on the border, and within the territory of Qi, besides King Su of Helan Prefecture proclaiming himself emperor, several figures similar to Chen Sheng and Wu Guang also emerged in other prefectures and counties.
Taking up hoes and spades, a band of starving farmers rose in rebellion.
With war fires erupting across the land, prominent merchants like Yan Huaian and Zuo Junmo, who usually traveled far and wide, conducting business from south to north and east to west, ...
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But now, I dare not travel so far. The world outside is in chaos. The imperial power is unstable, and warlords are vying for control everywhere. Some officials have taken advantage of the situation to extort people, colluding with bandits. In many places, the people are suffering, and complaints are widespread.
"This year has been truly difficult, with refugees everywhere. Listening to those refugees, it seems like there are wars happening all over the place!"
At night, Yang Ruqing was having dinner with her two children at her parents' house. At the dinner table, Yang Huazhong was telling his family about this matter.
Old Yang and Mrs. Tan lived with the third house this month. It was inconvenient to deliver meals in cold winter days, so Yang Huazhong asked his wife Sun to tidy up a room and bring the elderly couple over.
Old Yang heard Yang Huazhong's words and also let out a long sigh.
“I’ve lived for over sixty years, and this is the first time I’ve encountered something like this.” The old man said.
"Oh, it's better to be a peaceful dog than a person in troubled times. Our peasant family is still relatively alright. I heard that in those big places, many wealthy families were robbed by bandits overnight. It was truly terrible!"
“As a blind old woman, I’m not afraid of those things. What worries me is this whole family and so many children. If something really happens, what should we do” Mrs. Tan also said with worry.
Within half a month, the new emperor issued seven imperial edicts, demanding that Luofeng Tang relinquish his military authority and escort the late emperor's remains back to the capital. Now, everyone in Great Qi knows about this.
Everybody is watching how Luo Jia's son stands up to the new emperor.
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"Even if our Yang family is destroyed today, at least we've made a name for ourselves in the Great Qi!" Old Yang said again.
As of now, the authorities haven't shown any intention to take action against our Yang family or Lao Luo's family. For now, let's just keep things as they are. If we hear any rumors, we'll follow our pre-arranged plan and send our children deep into the mountains.
“This Mianniu Mountain stretches for hundreds of miles. There are mountains inside the mountains, and if our family hides in there, we'll always find a way to survive.”
"As long as people are alive, there is hope. When I get old, I won't leave. Someone has to come out and take over. I've lived long enough anyway, and I've made my money. As long as you guys can live well!"
Hearing Lao Yang's words, everyone at the table fell silent. The women's eyes welled up with tears and they secretly wiped them away.
Yang Huazhong took a deep breath and said, “Father, don't say those discouraging words. We’ll all be fine. I believe our Tang Ya-zi is a reliable person, he won't let our entire family go to an early grave!”
Yang Huazhong dared to say that because Yang Ruqing had hinted at something to him privately.
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Yang Huazhong continued, "This time, for our old Yang family, perhaps it is a test from heaven,"
If we get through this, the children and grandchildren of our Yang family and our Luo family will be able to change their destiny completely. I believe in our Tang people, and I believe in Dongan!
One martial and one literary, they are the umbrella of protection for the family.
Yang Ruqing patiently picked out the fish bones for the two children there. After finishing, she put down her chopsticks and said to Lao Yangtou and Yang Huazhong: "Considering the current special circumstances, I have written to my fifth uncle in the county, asking him to close the restaurant temporarily, dismiss the waiters, and return to the village with his wife."
"Leave the inns in Wanghai County open for now, and let one of the managers take care of them temporarily. Have Second Brother and his wife return first as well."
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“At times like this, our family can’t be separated too far. Let's all gather together and discuss any matters. If something really happens, we'll escape together, not one person missing!” she said.
Seeing the faces around the table grow solemn, she added, “Things probably won’t be that bad, but we need to prepare for the worst and find our last resort.”
“There’s a saying that the darkest hour is just before dawn. It’s possible that some people with ulterior motives want to bring down Tang YaZi, and then take revenge on us. Therefore, we can't help Tang YaZi and Da An, but at least we can't hold them back. We need to protect ourselves so they can focus on their work outside. What do you think”
Yang Huazhong nodded in agreement: "Qing'er is right, we can't cause chaos in the rear!"
Old Yang also took a sip of wine and said, "Just do as Qing'er said, we advance together and retreat together, let's give it our all!"uld keep writing, as long as you all enjoy reading my stories. Even if I'm tired, I'll be happy to do it." Yang Ruqin declared righteously.Actually, deep down inside, I even despise myself.She had alr...