On the left side of the official road, there is a large courtyard.

The courtyard wall is tall, and you can see many buildings inside, and smoke is rising from some. The gate of the courtyard wall is open, and there are a few old horses resting in the manger at the door.

Someone discovered them, and the next moment, several warriors came out of the house, led by an official, and quickly blocked the official road, blocking their way.

Seeing this familiar combination, Niu Changgeng and the many farmers who came with him felt fear in their hearts.

One official and several soldiers, this combination is really too classic.

The official came to them and looked at everyone one by one.

"Excuse me?"

Zhao Kunseng hurriedly stepped forward and said timidly: "Sir, we have no criminal record and no identity documents. We are dead."

"Dead man??"

The official asked in disbelief, and then looked at those people again.

As Zhao Kuseng hesitated, Chief Niu stood up and said, "Sir, we are all citizens of Wutai City in Sizhou. We really can't survive. I heard that you are recruiting dead people here, so we came to seek refuge."

The official suddenly realized this, and he led his soldiers to check one by one to make sure that these people were not carrying weapons. He also saw the women and children on the donkey cart and asked them about the situation.

"Just wait here for now"

The official turned and left.

Niu Changgen looked at Zhao Kunseng on the side, "Brother, is that right?"

Zhao Kuseng shook his head, "Don't be afraid."

Soon, an older official came out. The official just now followed him and explained to him the situation here.

"To confirm their identity, they shouldn't be allowed to stay outside. It's so cold, and there are children and women."

"Go in, put the carts and donkeys over there. Wang Sheng, you take them to put their things away. Liu Sheng, you lead the others into the hospital and give them some hot water and food."

"only!!"

Niu Zhanggeng and others walked into the courtyard. This is an official office. Such official offices are also found in Sizhou. They are usually responsible for collecting carriage taxes, checking the entry and exit of carriages, etc. Important entrances and exits of official roads will be set up.

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The women and children were arranged to rest inside the house.

The official asked about their situation again, asking clearly about their original address, industry, identity, etc.

"This is your place of residence. Take it. This person will take you to the village opposite later. You can live there for the time being."

It only took the officials an hour to clear them out of the detention center, and someone led them to distant villages and towns.

Everyone was somewhat frightened, so they followed the official and set off again, arriving at the nearest village or town.

There was already an old official waiting for them with a smile.

The villages and towns are quite small, but the roads are very clean and swept. Some villagers opened the doors curiously and observed these strangers.

The old official walked in front of those people, "My surname is Hou, you can just call me Mr. Hou. There are not so many houses at the moment, so you should squeeze in first. If you have the strength, you can also build a house by yourself. Don't worry.

There is no construction tax here. If you want to go to the county to make a living, you can ask me for free money, but you can't lose it or give it away."

The old official arranged everyone into various houses in the village and town.

Because of the war, there are still many empty houses.

The sky was getting dark, Zhao Kuseng was sitting in the house, surrounded by many people, and they all looked a little happy.

"Finally we're in. Now that we've cleared the record, we can go to the school to take the official exam, right?"

Zhao Kuseng shook his head, "Don't be too anxious, just wait a moment. Now is not the past, and it's not easy to sneak in. Don't ignore those small details, and be sure to be careful."

He said very seriously: "In the past year or so, our colleagues in Heng, Shuo and other places have suffered heavy losses, and they have lost their whereabouts one by one. Many places have become unfamiliar, making it difficult for us to move.

General Fan has restarted his plan to light up the lamps, we cannot afford to make any mistakes!"

"The great things we must do for the general must not make Liu Taozi so rampant!!"

The rest of the people were extremely excited and nodded one after another.

Suddenly someone ran into the house, "Brother, someone is approaching!"

Everyone dispersed quickly, some fled and some hid.

It was quiet inside the house.

The old official knocked gently on the door.

Zhao Kunseng opened the door, and the old official met him with a smile, and then followed him into the house. Several other people in the house also stood up to pay their respects.

The old official sat down immediately, holding a booklet in his hand.

"Nao Nao, Nao Nao Jun? Well, I see you have no heirs? Are you alone?"

"That's right. When the Zhou people came in, all my family members fled."

"well."

The old official shook his head, "These days. Zhao Jun, if you don't object, your household registration will be in Ancun."

"I have no objection."

"Well, okay, tomorrow, the county officials will come here to formally register you. I have reported your matter to the county. They will reissue winter supplies. You are the only one in the house and will be given a winter coat.

, what’s your height?”

Zhao Kuseng answered truthfully.

The old official said again: "In addition, you will be given some winter food. Not too much, but you can eat some. Can you still farm?"

"I'm okay."

"Okay, then I'll apply for more land grants for you. What's your plan this year?"

"Fifty-three."

"If you are over fifty, I will give you an additional ten acres. At your age, you don't need to participate in the reclamation. We will deal with the rest before spring, so you can rest assured to cultivate here. Also, I want to ask you, do you need any heirs?"

"ah??"

"It's like this. There are many orphans in the county. They have no father or mother. The county government pays to take care of them. If you don't have any family members, if you want a child, you can apply for adoption."

Zhao Kuseng was at a loss for a moment and shook his head, "Let's talk about it later."

After the old official completed the registration, he looked at the next young man and verified his situation as usual.

"Young student, I see that you don't have a family and you are quite strong. If you want, you can go to the school to study literature first and then become an official. I think you are smart. There is a fee for the school, but I can

I'll lend it to you, and when you pay it back after you do something, you can eat, drink, etc., and the school will provide it."

The old official talked a lot, and then he sighed, "I also learned about the situation in Sizhou. I have already reported it to the county. Maybe General Wei's office will ask about this matter. It is not easy for you to travel a long distance. This is

The year is like this, it’s not easy for everyone, but don’t worry, life will get better and better. This year there is war, taxes have been waived, and some cattle have been sent. I guarantee that everyone will have cattle next year.

It can be used."

"Spared from the poverty in frontier fortress, where did so many things come from?"

"If you spread it out evenly, it will be enough for many of us. Don't worry."

"It will get better and better in the future. By the way, some doctors will come to the hospital tomorrow. If you feel unwell, you can go and see a doctor. There is no charge for medical treatment in the hospital."

The old official said a lot, took the document, said goodbye to everyone, and left the place with a smile.

There was still silence in the house.

Zhao Kunseng hesitated to speak. He looked at the people around him. They also had their heads lowered at the moment, wondering what they were thinking.

"Let me rest first."

The night was getting darker and darker, and the house was dead silent.

The next day, everyone went out to the door of the old official's house. As soon as Zhao Kunseng arrived, he saw Niu Changgen wearing thick clothes and holding several pieces of cloth of different sizes in his hands. He was trembling with excitement.

"We are given winter coats and allowed to cut firewood! No tax is required!"

"Brother, look at how nice my clothes are."

Niu Changgen kept fumbling with his clothes. The clothes were not new, nor were they too thick. They were obviously ripped off from someone, but Niu Changgen liked them very much.

"Some millet was delivered this morning, saying it was borrowed and would be repaid during the autumn harvest. This is the first time in my thirty years of life that I have seen someone borrow grain from the government."

"You're right, you're really right. General Mandrill is really a Bodhisattva, a living Bodhisattva."

Niu Changgen talks more than before, chattering and talking to himself.

Zhao Kuseng also got his own clothes and put them on. For a moment, he felt mixed feelings in his heart. His whole body felt like being pricked by needles. The clothes seemed to be constantly shrinking and tightening, which made Zhao Kuseng miserable.

"Zhao Jun? Are your new clothes still comfortable?"

"Ah comfortable."

“Comfortable.”

ps: Much better, double updates will resume tomorrow.
Chapter completed!