Natural disasters in books: I stockpiled goods to escape famine in ancient times

There were only a small number of disaster victims lingering outside the gate of Xingren Prefecture, and the gate was heavily guarded, so no one dared to approach and cause trouble.

Zhang Wu drove the carriage close to the city gate, then stopped nearby, said something to Song Shiwei in the carriage, got off and asked the soldiers guarding the city.

Seeing that Zhang Wu was generous, the officials and soldiers in the city were happy to tell him what was happening in the city, and then gave him a few kind words of advice.

After Zhang Wu came back, he leaned over to the car window and whispered, "Master, I have found out everything. The situation in Xingren Prefecture is similar to that in Qitian Town. The official in office is also a good official. Except for the scarcity of water, there is no shortage of food in the city. The quantity has been fixed. The restaurants in the city are open as usual. Do you think we should go into the city?"

"Let's go into the city. We have been out for so long and haven't rested in an inn yet. Let's find an inn in the city to rest today. We can continue our journey tomorrow after we finish shopping."

Zhang Wu agreed with a smile. After Song Shiwei got off the carriage, he led the carriage behind her. The two of them first showed their household registration to the officers and soldiers, and then asked for two taels of silver as an entrance fee. Since Zhang Wu had given a lot of silver after answering a few questions before, the officers and soldiers were easy to talk to. After a few brief inquiries, they let the two in.

After all, people who cause trouble nowadays are all poor. Seeing that the two men are dressed neatly and cleanly and have a carriage to drive, they are definitely not short of money. Letting them into the city can also increase some income for the city.

As for Song Shiwei's household registration, it was found on the girl who was buried in the forest before, and she also had a very nice name - Chen Shi.

After the two men entered the city, they first took a careful look at the situation in the city and found that it was exactly the same as what the officers and soldiers said. After entering for a while, they saw that a grain shop was doing a booming business. Other shops were also open. Although there were not many customers, after all, they were not selling grain, but the fact that they were open was enough to prove a lot.

Zhang Wu led the carriage through the city, watching the people coming and going. He had an illusion of a natural disaster. He lowered his head and smiled: "Master, do you want to go to the inn first?"

"Let's go to the inn and find a better environment."

Zhang Wu nodded in agreement and asked passers-by on the road. He found out that the best inn in the city was not far away, so he drove the carriage towards the inn.

Even the best inn in the city is now experiencing a decline in business. Every day, it only receives orders from wealthy families in the city. In previous years, there would be no such thing as food being delivered to doorsteps. But now, it is difficult to get many orders, let alone accommodation.

After Zhang Wu looked around the rooms and booked two upper rooms under the warm hospitality of the shopkeeper, he went back to the carriage and told Song Shiwei, and then the two of them went upstairs one after the other. Ma also asked the shopkeeper to settle them down, after all, he had been sleeping in the open air with the two of them for so long, and he was more or less a horse.

"Please rest assured, young master and young lady. Although there are disasters everywhere and there is a shortage of water and food, our inn has enough for the time being. The rooms are also cleaned every day, and I guarantee that you two will have a comfortable stay," said the shopkeeper as he personally opened the door for the two of them.

The upper room is about 20 square meters. There is a step-out bed on the innermost left side, and two wardrobes on both sides of the bed. In the middle of the room is a round table and four small round stools. There is a small couch under the window, where you can sit and watch the street scene when you have nothing to do. On the right is the washing area, which is blocked by a screen and contains a bathtub and some small cabinets.

Overall it looks pretty good, and it's cleaned just as the shopkeeper said. This room faces the street and has bright light.

Zhang Wu's room is next to Song Shiwei's, with the same layout. The two are very satisfied with it and feel that the money spent is worth it.

The innkeeper was also very considerate. Seeing the affection between the two, he was quite satisfied. He said with a smile, "We still have wine and food in the store. If you are hungry, you can order some food. But you two know that things are different now. The fees are more expensive than in previous years, especially water. It was free in previous years, but this year it is more expensive than some food."

Zhang Wu stood aside without saying a word, with no expression on his face.

Song Shiwei smiled and nodded: "I know about this. Please lead the way in person, boss. Bring us a bucket of hot water and some of the restaurant's signature dishes."

Zhang Wu quickly took out a tael of gold from his purse and handed it to the shopkeeper. Then he looked at Song Shiwei with an embarrassed expression: "Master, can I...can I have an extra bucket of water?"

I haven't had a good bath for a while, and it's really hard to bring it up in front of my master.

Song Shiwei understood it clearly and chuckled, "Okay, then let the inn send you an extra bucket."

After being out for so long, the money he used was the leftover money given to him by Song Shiwei in the capital, and the money he searched from the bandits.

When the innkeeper saw Jinzi, his eyes lit up. He knew that these were important customers and he wanted to serve them both. He immediately made sure that food and water would be delivered quickly.

"Master, you should take a rest first. I am next door. Call me if you need anything."

After Zhang Wu left, Song Shiwei slowly walked to the bed, opened the window and looked at the street downstairs. There was no longer the hustle and bustle of the past, and pedestrians were coming and going in a hurry, and there were no children to be seen.

After a cup of tea, the inn waiter came up with a bucket of hot water. After asking for permission, he poured the hot water into the bathtub, then closed the door and left.

Song Shiwei pinched her eyebrows, took off her clothes, sat in the bathtub, and let out a comfortable sigh.

Zhang Wu stripped himself naked when the water came up, and couldn't wait to get into the bathtub and rub himself inside and out.

Looking at the turbid water in the bathtub, Zhang Wu felt that he was extremely foresighted. The second bucket of water was delivered just as quickly. Only after he had washed himself clean did he feel alive again.

Not long after the master and servant finished washing, the waiter came to tell them that the meal was ready and asked them whether they wanted to eat downstairs or have it delivered.

Song Shiwei thought for a moment and said, "Let's put it downstairs. I remember there is a private room downstairs."

"You have a good memory, sir. Our inn has private rooms, so I will put the food in them," the waiter replied through the door.

As soon as the waiter left, Song Shiwei opened the door and came out. At the same time, Zhang Wu from next door also came out. Zhang Wu stepped aside to let Song Shiwei go first, and he followed closely behind.

Led by the waiter, the two walked towards the box. Just then another group of people came to the inn, talking so loudly that Song Shiwei looked over.

There were five people in the group, and a young boy of about 28 was walking in front. He had red lips, white teeth, and a sunny face, and it was obvious that he had never suffered any hardship. Behind him followed four strong men in shorts. Judging from their positions, the four men should be the boy's followers.

Song Shiwei took a look and went into the box, but even sitting in the box he could hear the loud voices of the group of people outside.

Zhang Wu looked at his master's expression and thought that she didn't like such noise, so he asked, "Master, would you like me to go out and ask those people to keep their voices down?"

Song Shiwei waved his hand and looked at Zhang Wu helplessly: "When you are out, harmony brings wealth."