"Although the witch doctor has ways, what if you all end up trapped in An County for three to five years? Even if you don’t die from illness, you would still be wasting your lives away. I am only saying this for your own good."
Li Wenli slightly pursed his lips and nodded perfunctorily, "We will be careful."
After speaking, he looked at the emaciated crowd with some emotion, "Staying in this wilderness is not a solution; why not go to other cities?"
The refugees shook their heads, "Nowadays, the name of refugees has been spoiled by the bandits. The cities see us and treat us like bandits. We are quite content here in the mountains and forests, although the living conditions are poor, there is enough food around to barely get by."
"How many of you are there?"
"About forty or fifty," the man replied before scratching his head in delayed realization, "What does this mean?"
"If you trust me, you can take this letter of recommendation and go to Dai County to find the County Magistrate, he will arrange things for you."
"?" The crowd was perplexed.
At this moment, Sasa had already smartly taken out the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone.
Li Wenli returned to the horse carriage and saw the arranged stationery, admiring Bai Sasa with a glance, truly a considerate little housekeeper.
Li Wenli smiled and wrote a letter to the County Magistrate, flamboyantly expressing how he had met these few friends on the road, and how they were skilled farmers and so forth.
After preparing the letter of introduction, Li Wenli folded it up and handed it over to them.
"This..." The people were still slow to react.
"Don’t worry, the County Magistrate and I are somewhat acquainted; they will not mistreat you there."
The crowd seemed uneasy, and Ah Dao said, "Just do as instructed, what’s the worst that could happen, coming back here?"
"Brother Ah Dao is right, thank you then, young master," With Ah Dao speaking up, the crowd finally settled down.
After all, they did not know this young master in crimson clothes, but of course, they trusted the Seven-Person Team.
It was just a kind reminder to the Seven-Person Team initially, yet they ended up confusedly obtaining a document, and now they even had to take this document and seek refuge in a city.
Dai County, ah, that was a renowned wealthy county in the Eastern Land; they had never considered it a place to settle.
Such a place would surely not accept them.
At that time, these few dozen people did not expect that, weary from travel, they would arrive in Dai County with the letter, expecting to be scoffed at and mocked at the least.
Surprisingly, the brother guarding the city was very respectful, especially after seeing their document, he hurriedly ran off.
Soon a pudgy fellow ran out, shouting as he ran, "Where are my Fox Brothers’ friends at? Hey!"
Of course, this is a story for later.
The team regrouped and set off again.
This time, Ah Gui’s vehicle shifted from leading to being last, and Li Wenli’s carriage took the lead.
Before The Sun set in the west, the people finally saw the city of An County.
Though both An County and Dai County are part of the Eastern Land, Dai County is the richest area in the Eastern Land, while An County is near the Ownerless Land, relatively poor in comparison.
Development had been stagnant in An County until these years of conflict, not for any other reason but because the previously ignored An County had become a necessary path to Three-Branch Junction.
With the presence of people, naturally, there was development here as well.
However, to date, it’s only enriching the County Magistrate and the landlords, the common people still suffer.
After all, the merchants passing through have no concern for the common people.