Dong Chang frowned: "Liu Zhuangshi, Dong naturally understands this truth. Just by entering Luoyang, can we save us? If we don't enter Luoyang, we will definitely be massacred? I don't think so. Mr. Rong, please tell me. If you don’t like to hear it, it’s not just once or twice that the Jin Dynasty has abandoned me like a piece of grass. Since the fall of the Western Dynasty, even the city of Luoyang has given up many times, let alone us Lords of Wubao in the mountains. You persist like this Let us go to Luoyang. Do you want to protect us, or do you want to take the opportunity to annex our tribe?"
Liu Yu smiled slightly: "If you want to annex Zhuangzhu Dong's subordinates, why do you have to do it when the Western Yan is attacking? The Jin has occupied Luoyang for many years, and they could have come over and annexed them by force. This is because the Central Plains elders have been accustomed to being self-reliant for many years. , do not want to be ruled, so there are edicts exempting you from taxes and servitude, but the country and the court do not collect your taxes or levy your taxes, which does not mean that they do not protect you. You see, this time there are barbarians attacking, Aren’t we here to help?”
Dong Shenhu opened his eyes wide: "Dad, what he said makes sense. In the past, the imperial court only sent out official documents at most, and we just gave them some food. But this time they actually sent troops to protect us."
Dong Chang curled his lips: "But our many years of foundation are all here in Dongjiawu. If we really follow you to Luoyang, will we be able to come back in the future?"
Liu Yu smiled and said: "Don't worry, I know the situation in Luoyang City. My military rations have to be transported thousands of miles from the Pengcheng area behind me. Governor Zhu himself is in short supply of military rations. How can he have any surplus food to feed the more than 100,000 surrounding people like you? Now we are asking you to enter the city to protect your wealth and life. After the war, if you want to stay, he won’t be able to produce food for you to eat. Then he will let you come back to farm. As for whether you have to pay taxes, it depends on the court. This is my will. I think if we can work together to protect Luoyang this time, Master Dong is a smart man and should know what to do after the battle."
Dong Chang sighed: "If the imperial court really loves the people and has the ability to protect the people, we will naturally be happy to serve the imperial court. Liu Zhuangshi, I don't believe in the Jin Dynasty, but your actions in the past two days have moved me. I If I believe you, tell me what you want us to do now."
Liu Yu was overjoyed and took Dong Chang's hand: "Master Dong, it's great that you are willing to think so. I also ask you to order that all the grain that can be carried with you or pushed away on a cart , take them with you, and hide the food that cannot be taken away on the spot, do not leave it to the Xianbei people, this Dongjiawu is just giving up temporarily, and will come back after the war, there is nothing to be reluctant to part with."
Dong Chang nodded: "We are just a gathering of refugees in troubled times. Most of us were not locals before the fall of the former Qin Dynasty. We don't have much to bring with us, and there is nothing we are reluctant to part with. We usually have hiding places for food and other things. There are only a few in the village. With a small amount of rations and no need to deliberately hide anything, we can hit the road directly and we can reach Luoyang in one day."
Liu Yu nodded: "That's very good. I'm afraid the main force of the Xiyan Army is crossing the river and will reach here in about two days, so we have to speed up our actions. If possible, please notify Master Dong with a warning The leaders of other villages in Mangshan asked them to also evacuate to Luoyang. Once the Xiyan army arrives, no village here can protect itself. The only way to survive is to evacuate to Luoyang."
Dong Chang frowned: "Not all village leaders believe in Liu Zhuangshi like I do. After all, they have never seen your fighting ability with their own eyes. Unless I call them over for a meeting and then be moved by my feelings, Xiaozhi With reason, it is possible.”
Liu Yu sighed: "The only thing we can do is to do our best and let fate. The tragedy of Mengbei Second Village should wake up many people. As long as the owner of the village explains that it was only the vanguard of the Xiyan Army, and now their vanguard has been wiped out. , if the army comes, they will definitely massacre and retaliate wildly, and we can't protect their safety in Luoyang."
Dong Chang's eyes sparkled and he gritted his teeth: "Liu Zhuangshi, let me tell you the truth. In fact, most of the villages and Wubao in Mengshan Mountain, and even in the entire Central Plains region, are no longer as connected as they used to be. We support each other, but not many people will listen to my words. If you want them to listen to your orders, it is best to speak to someone from Tianshi Dao."
Liu Yu's expression changed: "Tianshi Dao? Aren't they preaching in the Jiangnan area? Why are they here?"
Dong Chang sighed: "Tianshi Dao has always had its influence in the north. During the Pre-Qin Dynasty, the state vigorously promoted Buddhism. Tianshi Dao was subject to many restrictions in the north. In addition, it was hostile to the Jin State. The Pre-Qin court issued many orders to suppress it. Taoism spread, but after the collapse of the former Qin Dynasty, the Central Plains became a land without one. Disciples of Tianshi Tao traveled between various Wubao and organized many villages to fight against those horse thieves and small groups of bandits. They were very popular. Our Dong family Wu is a large village and can protect itself, but many small villages with dozens or more than a hundred households completely rely on the help of Tianshi Tao. Many villages usually have some Tianshi Tao disciples stationed there. When preaching and evangelizing, if an enemy attacks, we can summon disciples from nearby villages and bring villagers to support us. The effect is much better than ours."
Liu Yu's brows furrowed more and more: "Does the village owner know who is in charge of Tianshi Dao nearby? How can I contact him?"
Dong Shenhu rushed to say: "He is the nephew of Sun Tai, the leader of Tianshi Taoism, and Sun En, the senior brother of Tianshi Taoism. He often moves around Xingyang. However, yesterday, the massacre of Mengbei Second Village happened, so he must also be very happy." We are coming here soon. In addition, the two senior brothers of Tianshi Dao, Lu Xun and Xu Daofu, are also well-known figures in the Central Plains. They have led various villages to repel bandits from all walks of life many times."
Liu Yu sneered: "It turned out to be the three of them. No wonder almost all Wubao in the Central Plains have been independent in these years and have completely ignored the imperial court."
Dong Chang opened his eyes wide: "Does Liu Zhuangshi know these three people?"
Liu Yu nodded: "Of course, these three are old acquaintances of ours, and they even joined the Beifu Army. Lu Xun is now at the Jinyong City Fortress in Luoyang. I just got the news."
Dong Chang laughed and said, "It seems that there is nothing I need to do. You can just contact Senior Brother Lu directly."
Liu Yu shook his head: "No, Master Dong, you still have to do this. No matter what, I am asking you to issue the official order from the court. If it is through Tianshi Dao, then another organization can I have given the order on behalf of the imperial court, and I cannot allow all the Central Plains to know only the Tao of Heavenly Masters, but not the imperial court and army of the Jin Dynasty!"
