Chapter 66: Procurement, the people are suffering
Zhao Shan said nothing about Wei Chengyi and his friends buying a donkey cart. Exiled commoners were no different from criminals. They were far enough away from the imperial city. As long as they had money, they could buy a carriage for transportation. However, when others saw the donkey cart they bought, they couldn't help but feel envious and jealous, especially Sun, the second and third wives, and the Shen family.

It was almost three days' rations for the two exile teams when the government finally delivered them. They were destined not to be able to continue their journey today. After much deliberation, Zhao Shan decided to buy an ox cart with his own money and purchase some things he would need on the road.

"Is there anyone who wants to buy something? We can bring it back."

Before leaving, Zhao Shan asked symbolically.

"Can you bring us some oil paper?"

Wei Jinghan and the other man who had borrowed money from Shen Xiangwan last night came forward one after another. They were not stupid and they knew that the future would be extremely difficult and every penny had to be spent wisely, so they only asked to buy oil paper.

“Yes, but there is no guarantee that you will be able to buy it.”

The situation outside is very bad, most shops are closed, and they are also trying to find some acquaintances, but it is hard to say whether they can buy anything.

"Thank you."

Hearing this, the two hurriedly thanked him and gave him money. Wei Chengyi took Shen Xiangwan to the front and said, "We have a lot of things to buy. Can we go with you?"

"···Can."

Although hesitant, Zhao Shan nodded and agreed.

It was not until they went out that Wei Chengyi and Shen Xiangwan realized how bad the situation outside was. Almost all the houses had collapsed, and only a few were still standing. The only thing to be thankful for was that the government had already started working and the city defense troops stationed nearby had also been involved in the search and rescue of the surviving civilians. Under their leadership, the people were digging in the ruins, trying to rescue as much property as possible in order to quickly rebuild their homes.

"what happened?"

Seeing that Shen Xiangwan seemed a little depressed, Wei Chengyi couldn't help but ask worriedly.

"No, I just think the people are suffering."

Shaking her head, Shen Xiangwan reluctantly curled the corners of her lips. She was not a saint, but she was not a machine either. Seeing the densely packed corpses on the roadside, how could she remain indifferent? In the 28th century, humans were able to effectively prevent and avoid natural disasters. Such a large-scale disaster was impossible. This was the first time she had seen such a situation.

"Is this so tragic?"

"Ok?"

Hearing this, Shen Xiangwan turned her head in confusion. Wei Chengyi reached out and stroked her head. He looked ahead and said slowly, "Tianhe County is already good. At least the officials know how to help the people. As time goes by, you will find that the people will only get worse. Wanwan, we are not living in a peaceful and prosperous era."

The current emperor is not a wise ruler who would sympathize with the people. Wei Chengyi did not say this out loud. In his previous life, when he was a wandering ghost, he had seen too many corrupt officials and human tragedies. The people tried their best but could only survive with difficulty, and even enough food and clothing were difficult to maintain. On the other hand, the emperor and those officials were living a life of singing and dancing, and living a life of drunkenness and dreams. The dynasty, which had only been established for a few decades, was undoubtedly on its way to its end.

"is it?"

Shen Xiangwan frowned slightly and did not ask any more questions. She was not a naive person. She could imagine some things even if she had not experienced them.

After determining roughly what they needed to buy, Zhao Shan led them through twists and turns and into a street with scattered shops. A large number of people gathered here, and officials were guarding in front of the open shops, which must have been opened at the order of the government.

"Go buy whatever you want. We'll meet at the street corner in half an hour."

Standing in front of a dental shop, Zhao Shan said in a deep voice that he believed they would not take the opportunity to escape.

"Okay." Both of them knew how rare it was for him to let them move freely, and they would not let him down.

"Let's go."

After looking at them deeply for a while, Zhao Shan led the escorts into the brokerage shop. He had to buy an ox cart first before he could continue purchasing. If he couldn't buy it, he would definitely not buy anything else.

"Let's go too."

Nodding to Wei Chengyi, Shen Xiangwan took the first step.

The donkey cart that Lao Yang bought for them had a large space. Shen Xiangwan planned to buy a few quilts so that they could rest in the cart if they had to sleep in the wilderness. However, they went to several shops in a row but failed to find any. Finally, they found two quilts in a cloth shop on the corner of the street, which was barely enough. In addition, they also needed pots, pans, and other things that they would need on the road.

"Many people have caught the cold, and we need to buy some medicine to prevent it."

Wei Chengyi stopped and said when passing by the pharmacy.

"No, I have pills. We can each take one before going to bed at night."

Waving her hand, Shen Xiangwan walked straight to the grocery store not far away. There were plenty of medicinal herbs in the space. She had also prepared some common medicines some time ago. When needed, she could just take them out and use them. As for whether the problem would be exposed, in her opinion, Wei Chengyi had already suspected it, but just didn't ask. After all, she would take out milk from the bag she carried with her every day.

"Ah."

As expected, Wei Chengyi did not hesitate at all and showed no sign of asking any questions.

The two bought everything they needed at the grocery store, and then they went to a clothing store and bought several sets of fine cotton clothes for each of them. Since cotton was not widely available and Tianhe County had suffered such a great disaster, fine cotton clothes were still very expensive. Fortunately, they were not short of money and could afford them no matter how expensive they were.

"They're back."

When the couple arrived at the agreed street corner, Zhao Shan and his men were already waiting there. They saw the two people coming with bags from afar. One of the escorts called out in a low voice and let them go alone. It would be a lie to say that he was not worried, but considering that they had helped so much, Zhao Shan did it anyway. He was betting on their character.

"Sorry, we're late."

After reuniting with them, Shen Xiangwan immediately apologized with a smile.

"Well, the things can be put on the bullock cart. We should go back."

It is said that you should not hit a smiling person. Zhao Shan nodded with a frown on his face. Not only did he not argue with them, he even nodded at the ox cart next to him.

"Thank you, that's really helpful."

Hearing this, Shen Xiangwan smiled even more brightly. She had no intention of being polite to them and was the first to put the package in her hand on the ox cart, followed closely by Wei Chengyi.

When they returned to Lao Yang's yard, it was almost the evening hour. The already gray sky became even darker. The sound of violent coughing could be heard from the main room from time to time, and it seemed that more and more people were catching a cold.

After dinner, Shen Xiangwan gave everyone a pill to prevent colds, and gave Wei Chengyi two bottles separately. She knew that he was very worried about the Yan family.

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