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30. Survival (revised)

Those smart people have already begun to find another way. They took out all their own utensils, but they could hold water, and moved the whole family, regardless of beauty, ugliness, nobles and lows, and rushed to the northwest of the city together to get the smelly water that they usually smelled fishy. Although the water smells smelly, as long as it can survive, it is good water.

After asking the king for three days and three nights, the people in the city rushed to the Great Lakes together, and even Kraje's family was no exception. After all, no matter whether it is noble or low, wise or stupid, if you want to survive, you must have water.

Yin Yichu's two sons were also mixed in the crowd of people who fetched water. Like the common people and other noble families, the difference is that even if the people in his family robbed water, they should try their best to maintain their demeanor. It is understandable that the reason why nobles are different from ordinary people is that they are noble and pure in their hearts. Even if they are thirsty, they will not give up their elegance. The smelly water in the big lake is only a life-saving nectar to the common people, and of course they are still smelly water that is not worthy of watering flowers. The reason they do this is entirely due to the consideration of sharing the sufferings with the people.

Because Yang Hao's suggestion, Yin Yichu's family had reserved enough water for a year before the city was cut off. He was really doing this, but other noble families were not so lucky. Because the water supply has always been stable, even the palace in Dashi City only stored water for three days. Not only to deal with the water cut off, this water was mainly used to prevent fire, increase humidity, and drink mules and horses.

The green was black, and all kinds of swollen animals were floating, with disgusting fishy smell. The thick water of Daze, which was as strong as syrup, has become a treasure now. In order to prevent the scramble and to take the distribution power into his own hands, the city lord Kraje sent his own guard to block all the roads to Daze. The old road was blocked, and the new road was opened up immediately. As a last resort, Kraje had to ask the governor Liu Meng to send troops together, build a wall along the Daze, and send heavy troops to guard it.

The new order lasted only half a month and then it was no longer possible. The marsh dried up, and the mud at the bottom of the lake was exposed to the scorching sun, causing disgusting stench.

After the marsh dried up, the green in the city gradually became thinner and there was no water. The flowers and trees planted in the pottery pots and stone mortars gradually dried up and died. By early July, the entire Dashi City was covered with yellow death colors.

Because of drinking unclean water, more and more patients in the city were vomiting and diarrhea, their faces were yellow and green, and their bones were as thin as fire. Because of lack of water and medicine, they became weak day by day and finally fell to the ground and died.

Not only the people, but also the military camps began to spread plagues, and even the noble royal family.

It was time to talk to the Khitans about the conditions. Yin Yichuo judged the situation and did not come forward. He secretly encouraged several veterans to tactfully reveal the meaning of seeking peace to the city lord Krager. Krager did not agree or refuse. After waiting for three days like this, Yin Yichu couldn't help but jump out. When he walked to the door of Krager's house, he regretted it again. He immediately stopped the sedan chair in a hidden alley outside the palace and ordered his family to go back to his house to get a cloth bag. He carried the cloth bag into the palace. The cloth bag was a cucumber, commonly known as a dog-headed melon. The melon meat was thick and tough and not sweet. If in the past, not to mention royal nobles, even ordinary civilians would not eat it. Its function was mostly used to feed pigs.

But now is different from the past. This cheap thing that is not as elegant as the hall is now worth a hundred times the price. It is almost the only green food you can find in the city. Who makes people drought-tolerant?

Yin Yichu put the dog-headed melon, which was not much bigger than his fist, solemnly in front of Kraje, and said with a wry smile: "I didn't expect this bitch to be today." Kraje also smiled bitterly when he heard this, and ordered the servant to wash the melon, and made it into two halves in one size fits, and held the half to the servant with a wrinkled face and said: "Give me the old lady." He divided the rest into two, held one piece in front of Yin Yichu, and said with a smile: "You and I will share it together."

Yin Yichu took a bite with tears in his mouth, and it was hard to swallow it anymore. But Krare had a relish and said with a smile: "If you don't eat, it's all my belongs to me." Then he pulled the half of Yin Yichu to himself. Yin Yichu saw the sweetness of his food, and felt uncomfortable. He wiped his tears and asked the attendant: "When will the oracle rain fall?"

The attendant shook his head with a bitter face, without saying a word. Yin Yi wiped his sweat, clapped his hands and scolded, "This old man is really going to kill people."

Kraje quickly waved his hand and said, "There are gods three feet above the ground, so don't make such bad words."

Yin Yi snorted, "He is unkind first, so why don't I complain about it?"

When Krare heard this, she burst into tears and said to Yin Yichuo: "What sin do I have? God punishes this?"

Yin Yichu said: "The heaven and earth are not kind, what's the matter for the city lord?"

Kraje said, "With that being said, what's the solution? What if it's done?"

Yin Yichuo observed his words and said, "If the city lord gives orders, Yin Yichuo will never refuse to die."

After hearing this, Krare wiped tears from his cheeks with his sleeves and smiled and said, "The true love is seen before the troubles. You and me are united, so how can I hide it from you? There is a saying that I have been thinking about in my heart for a long time. Today I can tell you."

...

Yang Hao received a secret letter from the city and thought for a long time before he asked Zhang Bozhong to come to see him. The two of them had made up their minds and agreed, and then they recruited the generals in the army to see him. While having a banquet, the content of the secret letter was made public.

Everyone was uproared. Dazhier said, "Sure enough, the Tianlang Army came to rescue him, what can I do?"

Everyone asked the same question. Yang Hao smiled but did not answer. Zhang Bozhong said, "What do you think?"

Du Long said: "If a wolf cub comes out of the hole, I will hook my son, my son hooks my grandson, my grandson hooks my great-grandson, and I will rush over to kill me in a swarm. The number of people will never be small. We have been working here for a year, who is not tired? How can I deal with him?"

Bo Lai said: "I'm afraid of it. The Tianlang Army is not three heads and six arms, and it's not that he has never fought. If he dares to come, we will beat him up head-on."

Du Long said: "You beat him up, what if he is here?"

Bo Lai said: "Beat him."

Du Long said, "Then his son, grandson, great-grandson, daughter, son-in-law, three aunts and four feet, all of them come, how can you do it?" Bo Lai waved his hand proudly and said, "Then let's get the blame, afraid of his mother."

Liu Pan kicked Bo Lai's ass and cursed with a heavy breath: "What are your mother's methods? Just such a big tone? How many people in the Tianlang Army are there? 300,000, and half of them are 150,000! Kill your mother."

Zheng Huatai said: "Not half of it, 50,000 people are enough for us to have a headache. All battalions are so tired, can they still fight? The commander and military advisor, this battle cannot be fought."

Dazhier said: "I don't advocate fighting either."

Zhang Bozhong twisted his beard and smiled and said, "If you don't want to fight, then they won't fight? There are really 50,000 Tianlang Army in front of him, what should I do?"

Bo Lai rubbed his butt and said, "You can't beat me, let's just withdraw. I'm afraid that the guy in the city will not be able to chase him."

Liu Pan glared at him and shouted: "Retreat! Just withdraw like this?"

Bo Lai did not dare to look directly at him and said timidly: "You can't beat him, and you are unwilling to withdraw, so what should you do?"

Dazhi'er punched him with his fist and said, "Hateful, hateful, we plant trees, he picks peaches, hateful, hateful."

Zheng Huatai glanced at Yang Hao, looked at Zhang Bozhong, and smiled and said, "Dazhi Er, don't worry, the commander and military advisor have already made plans."

Liu Pan said: "If you have a plan, just say it quickly. If you hold it in such a way, you won't be able to endure it."

Bo Lai murmured, "I can't eat hot tofu in a hurry. If you are anxious, the commander is not anxious, and the military advisor is not anxious?"

Liu Pan roared angrily, pointed at Dongfang Qing and Dongfang Lan brothers and said, "Who punches this guy, I'll give him a horse."

Dongfang Lan said, "What a good thing to ask for? I will help you by giving me a few beauties in your camp."

Liu Pan smiled and said, "Your baby hasn't grown all the hair, what do you want that guy to do?"

Everyone laughed. Zhang Bozhong suddenly said in a stern voice: "Smile and laugh, everyone will immediately pack up after returning to the camp, divide the troops into two groups, the elderly, weak, sick and disabled, one battalion, guarding the baggage, and another battalion that is strong and good at fighting. You will be in charge of the horse and whip and have a fight with his mother."

Everyone stood up and agreed in unison.

Yang Hao reminded: "If you come, you will be an elite. Don't be careless."

Dazhier smiled and said, "I am afraid that even if the king of heaven comes, I will eat a piece of his meat."

...

That day, after Yin Yichu came out of Kraje's mansion, he went straight back to the mansion, closed the four doors, and could not leave. The secret spies around his mansion, who had been unable to find the name for several days, and he returned to Kraje. Kraje heard it and said to Kraje with a smile: "You are so arrogant and said he is a little sensible. I believe it, but he is a courageous person. Now the city is still in your hands. How dare he act rashly? Borrow his two courages."

6 Meng pondered for a moment and said, "The lord really wants to ask the Uighurs?"

Kraje said: "If not, I'm sorry to pass this."

6Mon was still waiting for words, but was stopped by Kraje. He sighed helplessly and said, "Do I know the disadvantages of this? I am afraid that this is God's will."

6 Meng said: "I heard that Khan Heifeng is a weak master, and he is afraid that he is in a heart and is powerless."

Kraje smiled and said, "The new king first ascended the throne is the moment when he wants to show his power, and he will not refuse."

Kraje's special envoy for help left the city through a secret passage, and came to the Uighur royal court day and night. Hero Khan was promoted to the tent to receive him, but he did not dare to dedicate himself, so he summoned the elders to discuss the issue of sending troops. Unexpectedly, the elders opposed in unison:

Elder Nayan said, "Dashi City is called a vassal, but it is actually a country. He does not see his offerings on weekdays. In times of crisis, he asks my son to fight for him. How can he be so cheap?"

Elder Jue said: "The Khitans are in a strong position and should adopt a strategy of restraint. How can they get into evil for outsiders?"

Elder Nayan said: "This summer is severe drought, and there will be white disasters in winter. Khan is not worried about the livelihood of the tribe, but he is worried about the life and death of his old enemy. The old man lived for 80 years, and I don't know what Khan meant."

Elder Mulong said: "Areu attacked my northwest day and night, slaughtering all tribes, and the children of cattle and sheep. How many were they taken away? Zhangxin Khan was in expeditions for years when he was alive, but he still couldn't calm down. When the Khan first took charge of the royal court, he said that the army was not enough to be used and refused to conquer and suppress. Since the army was not enough to be used, where would the soldiers come to war with the Khitans today?"

Heqi Khan was full of bird's aura. After returning to the golden tent, he was angry and whipped several servants. Ke Dun knelt down and asked why. Heqi Khan angrily cursed: "I am a tragic country! The remote clan of the border is poor and the tribe is not yet civilized; Are, a reckless villain, has courage but no intention, and has great courage. What can I do with it? The Khitan, the troubles that my confidant is not eliminated at this moment, and the country will not be peaceful!"

Ke Dun smiled apologized and said, "As old people are stubborn, why don't Khan ask Prime Minister Diluo Wu to discuss it?"

Khan sneered when he heard this, "Your cousin, what can he do? He is just a little clever."

Ke Dun explained softly: "He has been a national envoy for many years and is familiar with Shatu, Khitan and Jiankun. If you listen to his words, accept it or not. Isn't it your Khan here to decide?" Seeing that Heli Khan had no objection, Ke Dun signaled to ask the Prime Minister Juluo Wulai. After a while, he came to report with the guards. Juluo Wu's tent and asked for a goodbye to her husband.

Juluobu talked secretly in the tent of Heli Khan for an hour before leaving. It was already late, Juluobu went straight back to his mansion. His mansion was also built in the style of the Central Plains, with carved beams and painted buildings, which were very luxurious.

At this moment, a person was wandering around anxiously in the study room of the side courtyard. When he heard that Jiuluo Wu had returned to his house, he hurriedly begged to see him. Jiuluo Wu changed into casual clothes. He ordered someone to bring him to the study room. After the man had finished dancing and bowing, he said, "Put your luggage and go back to Dashi City tomorrow and ask your lord to receive the merits."

The envoy was overjoyed and asked again: "I don't know which Wang Tongjun came, please ask the Prime Minister to tell me that I can return to my lord."

Juluo Wu smiled and said, "It is a king with a red and green eyes. You must not slackew."
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