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Chapter 162: Measuring and Dividing the Land Yan Lao’er didn’t dare go inside. He was afraid that if he went in to buy paper, the shopkeeper wouldn’t accept his money. "I’ll buy it later. Let’s check out other shops first." Yan Lao’er glanced at the woodworking shop next door and stepped in. The three children followed. The border region’s style was fully reflected in the furniture. There weren’t overly intricate carvings, just simple patterns—rustic yet…- 624.7 K • Ongoing
- Chapter 155: Dismantling the Cart and Burning the Crossbows Yan Lao’er’s efforts at spreading the word were quite effective. Even the most reluctant families took out what little dried horse meat they had left, boiled a pot of hot soup, and let the saltiness of the meat dissolve into it. A sip of meat broth, a bite of steamed bun—the whole group ate heartily. A gust of wind came, sweeping away the oppressive summer heat. That cool, refreshing breeze came from the direction they were…
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- Chapter 156: Settlement Policy Xue Banner Officer did not put on airs. Since he knew there were scholars here, he couldn't let them stand there craning their necks to look up at him. What kind of image would that create? As the city gates opened, Xue Banner Officer led his men out. Sitting tall on his horse with his saber at his side, he made for an imposing sight. His gaze fell upon Yan Huaiwen. He had to admit, Old Yan had quite the striking appearance and an extraordinary bearing, giving…
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- Chapter 157: Entering the City and Observing the Notices "Resettling refugees is no easy task—grain, housing, land distribution, tax exemptions, quality seeds… even the porridge relief at the city gates—all of it requires silver," Yan Huaiwen said indifferently. "Afterward, officials and clerks must be dispatched to their original hometowns to issue and process registration changes, and each step incurs expenses. To ensure smooth operations, various expenditures add up to an enormous…
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- Chapter 158: The "Price" of Hujucheng (Tiger Roost City) The constables politely invited Yan Huaiwen and Liang Manshan into the city. At the city gate, fires were lit, and pots were set up. The crowd formed an orderly queue, stretching like a long dragon. No one rushed to the front, and no arguments broke out. Everything was peaceful, harmonious, and natural. Er-Tie was the first to rush ahead, dragging San-Tie along to the front. The two boys stared unblinkingly as the constables poured…
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- Chapter 151: Searching for Water Yan Yu stretched out her little hand, and Nanny Rong smiled as she held it, looking at her like a kind elder, her eyes filled with affection, as if she could never get enough of Yan Yu’s little face. "Aunt Rong, can you not turn the leftover food into powder? It’d be great to keep it for the chickens. Our chickens lay eggs, and the yolks are bright red—they look so nutritious!" Aunt Rong nodded with a smile, squatted down, and wrote on the ground: "Alright,…
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- Chapter 152: A Cart Full of Little Kids Mao Mao didn’t lead the way; Yan Lao’er relied solely on memory to navigate. After a series of trial and error and wandering in circles, Yan Lao’er and Qi Da finally found a hidden pool of water inside a cave. The water in the pool was dark and deep. When they scooped some up, the icy cold touch instantly refreshed them. “Qi Da, we really found it! We found it!” Yan Lao’er danced with excitement. Qi Da grinned, gulped down the water from…
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- Chapter 153: Pursuers The convoy started moving again. The Yan family's ox cart was filled with young children. The older ones sat on top, under Da Ya’s care. The smaller ones, having taken off their tiny shoes, crawled around below. Li Xuemei told them stories for a while before leading them in a game. A small handkerchief was passed around, hidden and revealed, and whoever got caught had to be lifted onto the upper bunk. One of the older children would then be swapped down. The…
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