Chapter 354: The Situation is Not Optimistic

at their table actually had a censor sitting at it.The official, as expected, opened his mouth.According to the *Analects of Confucius*, teachings are given for six years and names and positions are e...Tiete turned back, grabbed the child and pushed him to the ground. Seeing that he didn't get it, the child immediately climbed up and ran away.

Tie Zhu was just about to chase after him when he was called back by Zong Yu.

"Tiezhu, don't chase."

"This child must be one of the remaining people from Liujiacun."

When Zong Yu opened his mouth, Tie Zhu immediately retracted his foot and sullenly clutched the package tightly in his hand.

"Brother Zongyu, how could Liujiacun become like this"

They all knew that things were chaotic outside and that many villages were struggling to survive, but until they saw it for themselves, they had no idea just how bad it really was.

Liujiacun was almost a deserted village, and even those who were still alive probably wouldn't live much longer.

Those left behind can't possibly live normal lives.

Fan Jinshu's eyebrows furrowed tightly, "It seems the situation outside is much worse than we imagined."

At first, Nomura caused many elderly and children to starve to death. After discovering a water source in the mountains, everyone regained their will to live, and the situation improved significantly.

At least there hadn't been any more deaths in the village, compared to the outside world, they were truly happy.

Tie Zhu said thankfully, "Luckily our village is in the mountains and relatively secluded. It's hard for ordinary people to get in. Otherwise, these people would have rushed into our village to grab food long ago."

That child is gone without a trace. Fang Jinshu sighed, every era has its share of unfortunate people. She wasn't a god, she couldn't possibly take care of everyone.

It's probably best if she kept that bit of sympathy to herself.

"Let's go, don't waste any time."

After this little incident, the three of them set off again. According to Zongyu's plan, they would be able to hitch a ride on a oxcart or something similar after passing through two or three villages after leaving the village.

He had noticed the state of this road when he went to the county town before.

In just a few short months, all the villages along the way have been devastated. There is nothing left but ruin and devastation.

Occasionally, I meet a few people who are so hungry they act like children, rushing up and trying to grab their bags, thinking there's food inside.

Even those who were not driven to madness by hunger watched them with envious eyes until they were out of sight.

These people didn't dare to charge up easily because of their reputation. They were starving, but they were tall and strong-looking, giving the impression that they wouldn't be easy to mess with.

His appearance alone scared off a large number of people who had wanted to attack them. When they safely passed through several villages, Tie Zhu was already sweating cold behind him from fear.

"Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, why have all the villages outside become like this Why don't those people run away and stay here"

After the drought, many people couldn't survive and chose to migrate to places with water. Those who stayed were naturally those who couldn't leave.

...or perhaps abandoned by their family. ...

Upon hearing Fang Jinshu's explanation, Tie Zhu's face turned pale. The young man had never encountered such a natural disaster in his life. This kind of hellish scene was something he would likely only see once in his lifetime, and it was bound to be shocking for him.

"Well, everyone has their own fate, and under natural disasters, you have to rely on your skills and luck to survive."

If Heaven wishes for you to live, you shall live. But if it desires your death, then under the vast multitude of beings, human life can be as insignificant as an ant.

Fang Jinshi was inspired and said, in such a backward society, it is difficult for people to resist everything that nature brings.

But there was one thing that she did find strange.

Since she's been here for several months now, this world, despite its backwardness, still has rulers and administrators.

Given the severity of the disaster, how is it that local officials and the imperial court have yet to take any action to provide relief

Could it be that even the county town has fallen

At this thought, Fang Jinshu's heart sank a few points. If even the county town fell, her plan to buy mountains and winter supplies would be greatly reduced.their conversation, the carriage following behind the one from Jing Wangfu also stopped at the entrance of Jinxiu Mountain Villa.The King of Jing turned his head and shook his head, indicating that he...