The long line moved on the land of You Yan. It took less than 20 days to go from Jizhou to Youzhou, and from Youzhou to Liaodong. Apart from the longing for a better life, it was more about their trust in Li Bai.
In addition to expressing his gratitude in his heart, Li Bai could only use his own actions to fulfill the promise he had made to them and repay their trust.
Looking at the bustling small county called Wu County, Li Bai smiled happily. This was the first time he smiled in the past 20 days.
In these 20 days, the number of refugees had increased to more than 400,000 people, eight times the number of the original. The guards selected from the refugees had also expanded from the original 1000 to the current 20,000, a total of 20 times.
Li Bai rode in front, followed by Lu Su, Ji Shou, and Guan Hai. When they arrived outside Wu County, an old man walked out from the county town. Li Bai looked at the old man and his eyes immediately blurred. Crystal tears were already swirling in his eyes. He dismounted and jogged over to the old man, holding his arm and saying," Uncle Li, it's been hard on you all these years." The old man was Uncle Li.
" Young Master, what are you talking about? If it weren't for Old Master, my entire family would have starved to death. So, Young Master, you don't have to do this. This is what I should do," Uncle Li said to Li Bai with a smile.
Li Bai wanted to say something, but Uncle Li spoke first,"" Young Master, why don't you go into the city to rest for the night? I'll report to you about what happened in the past few days tomorrow. What do you think? "Li Bai glanced at Uncle Li and nodded.
Then he turned to Guan Hai and said," Boyong, go and call everyone to enter the city. You must watch from the side. Don't fight to enter the city. Also, inform Le Jin, Zhang He and the others to work harder. Wait for these people to settle down before going to rest. I will ask Zijing and Mr. Gongyu to help."
Guan Hai responded, then cupped his hands at Li Bo and turned to leave. Li Bo looked at Guan Hai's back, his eyes lit up, and a smile appeared on his wrinkled face.
Li Bai called Lu Su and Ju Shou over and said to them,""Zijing, Gongyu, I've troubled the two of you to settle the people. I wonder if the two of you can still hold on?”
" My lord, you have underestimated us. Although we are scholars, our bodies are not weak. Don't worry, my lord," Lu Su said. Qiushou, who was beside him, also nodded in agreement.
Li Bai smiled and said,"Since that's the case, I'll have to trouble the two of you."
" You're too polite, my lord. This is our duty. If there's nothing else, we'll go," Lu Su said.
Li Bai nodded. Then, the two of them cupped their hands at Li Bai and turned to leave.
Li Bai held onto Li Bo's arm and walked into the city. Behind him were 10 Tiger Guards protecting Li Bai. Uncle Li refused to let Li Bai hold his arm at first, but under Li Bai's determined gaze, he smiled helplessly and could only let Li Bai do as he pleased.
Li Bai smiled at Uncle Li and helped him into the city.
When they arrived at the government office, Li Bai let go of Uncle Li and dismissed the Tiger Guards. He asked,""Uncle Li, how is the situation in Liaodong now?"
Li Bo replied," According to Young Master's wishes, I started to recruit refugees from all over the country to Liaodong last year. Now, I have recruited almost 500,000 people. There are still people coming in one after another. These people have also been settled. Basically, every household has a field. "Adding on the original 600,000 people in Liaodong and the 400,000 people that Young Master brought this time, our Liaodong now has a population of almost 1.6 million. If we can settle these people well, then we will be one step closer to Young Master's dream." Li Bo couldn't help but smile.
Li Bai didn't say anything, but waited for Uncle Li to continue. Perhaps it was because he was old and didn't have much energy. Uncle Li drank a mouthful of water before continuing,"Last year, Young Master asked Yan Liang to stay behind, and the things he asked us to do are almost done. In almost a year, Yan Liang led his people to disguise themselves as bandits and killed more than 1000 stubborn and evil people from Liaodong local families. Most of the servants of those families were released, only those who used their power to bully others were killed. Young Master, please rest assured about this."
Seeing Li Bai nod his head, Li Bo continued,""Now that the remaining members of the clans are willing to submit to young master, and there are no longer any obstructions from the great clans, young master can now do things in Liaodong without worry. There's no need to worry about anyone stopping young master. Also, we've bought 500,000 bushels of rations from various places this year, enough for 100,000 people to last for eight to nine months. Furthermore, we've already set up a perimeter in the northern regions, including Ravenmaru and Goguryeo." Uncle Li talked for an hour.
Li Bai was very happy after hearing that, but at the same time, he felt guilty about Uncle Li. In fact, Li Bai had just come to this world at that time. Other than Uncle Li, there was basically no one else he could trust. However, when he thought of Xiu 'er, Li Bai felt guilty. He asked Uncle Li,"Uncle Li, how is Xiu-Er?"
" Sigh." Uncle Li sighed." After Young Master left, Xiu-Er was always in tears and worried about Young Master every day. It was only after Old Master heard the news from a servant that he asked Madam to persuade her. Later, she gradually got better, but I'm afraid that the girl's longing for Young Master didn't decrease at all." Uncle Li shook his head and sighed.
Li Bai was touched after hearing Uncle Li's words. He wanted to see Xiu 'Er immediately, hug her and kiss her. However, Li Bai could only think in his heart,' I'm sorry, Xiu 'Er. I'll make it up to you in the future!'
Thinking of this, Li Bai stood up and walked to the desk, writing: "A fine cloud makes a coincidence, a flying star spreads hatred, and a silver river passes through the darkness. When the golden wind and jade dew met, they surpassed countless people in the world. Gentle as water, beautiful as a dream, bear to look at the magpie bridge return road. If the love between the two is long, how can it be morning and evening?”
Then he turned to Li Bo and said,"Li Bo, send someone to send this poem to Xiu-Er, so that she won't let her imagination run wild."
Li Bo looked at the poem and said,"Young Master, are you really a literary star?" The style of this poem was very different, but it was free and smooth. It was easy to understand, but it also seemed graceful and restrained, with endless aftertaste. Especially the last two sentences, it made the realm of thought of the poem sublimate to a new height.”，Uncle Li said with some emotion.
"Uncle Li, you flatter me. I only study poetry occasionally when I have time. I don't deserve such praise from Uncle Li."
Seeing that Li Bo still wanted to say something, Li Bai quickly said,""Uncle Li, send this to Xiu-Er quickly. Then you should go and rest. Don't be too tired. I still want Uncle Li to help me look after my children in the future.”Li Bai said sincerely to Uncle Li.
After Uncle Li heard this, tears streamed down his face as he said to Li Bai,"" Young Master, don't worry. I'll definitely live until Little Young Master is born. At that time, I won't do anything but help Young Master look after Little Young Master. This old man's life will be worth it."
Hearing Uncle Li's words, Li Bai choked and said to Uncle Li,"" Don't worry, Uncle Li. I'll make sure this day comes soon."
Uncle Li looked at Li Bai, then nodded at him and walked out. His steps seemed to be a little unsteady, making Li Bai feel very uncomfortable.
Looking at Uncle Li's back, Li Bai muttered," Don't worry, Uncle Li. I'll work hard to help you fulfill your wish."
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