In the famine, others ate Guanyin soil, but he had space to build a farm.

Lin Kunlun and his two brothers walked resolutely towards the wooden hut where Asong lived, passing through the forest path. The trees were lush and green, and the sunlight shone through the gaps between the leaves. However, when they arrived at the hut, they did not see Asong.

Lin Kunlun sat quietly on a wooden bench outside the hut, his eyes firm and deep. He looked around, surrounded by mountains and forests, birds singing, and occasionally the roar of wild animals echoing in the distance. Despite the noisy outside world, his heart was as quiet as water, immersed in his own thoughts.

The eldest brother looked at the sky gradually getting dark, with a worried look on his face. He knew that the forest at night was full of dangers, but they had traveled a long way and were exhausted. He looked at Lin Kunlun and saw that although he was thin, his eyes revealed determination and calmness.

"Third brother, it's getting late. Let's go back first. It's too risky to travel in the mountains at night." The eldest brother said worriedly.

Lin Kunlun shook his head slightly and replied, "Brother, don't worry. I often travel mountain roads at night, and this is not the first time. Let's wait a little longer, Asong should be back soon."

He looked up at the sky, the afterglow of the setting sun shone on his face, emitting a resolute light. He silently planned his future plans in his mind, knowing that troubled times were coming and he had to be fully prepared.

At this moment, the second brother suddenly found the sword that Ah Song had hung on the wall. He pointed at it in surprise and said, "Third brother, look at this sword! The decoration on the scabbard seems to be a gem!"

Lin Kunlun looked in the direction the second brother pointed, and indeed saw a precious sword quietly hanging on the wall. The scabbard was inlaid with various gems, shining brightly, and it was obviously not an ordinary item. He had a thought in his mind, guessing that this sword might be related to Asong's identity, and perhaps he could find some clues from it.

He stood up, walked to the wall, and looked at the sword. The gem on the scabbard sparkled charmingly in the sun, as if telling an unknown past. A strong curiosity surged in Lin Kunlun's heart, and he gently touched the scabbard, feeling the cold and hard touch.

At this moment, footsteps were heard in the distance. Lin Kunlun looked up and saw Asong's figure appear in his sight. He walked quickly, with surprise and confusion on his face.

"Brother Lin, why are you here?" Asong asked.

Lin Kunlun smiled slightly and responded, "We have something to discuss with you. This sword looks extraordinary. Can you tell me its origin?"

Ah Song was stunned for a moment, then he sighed and said, "This sword is indeed an extraordinary item, it is a family heirloom. To be honest, I have been avoiding the court's pursuit!"

Lin Kunlun's eyes flashed with a gleam of light, knowing that this was a rare opportunity. He nodded and said, "I guess Brother Song has special skills, and there must be a reason why he lives in seclusion here."

“Actually, I lied to you. My real name is Yuan Bing, and my father is Yuan Chong, who was once the commander-in-chief of the Northeast Army. However, the emperor listened to slander, took away my father’s military power, and executed him for treason. I fled here under the protection of my family soldiers, and I’m afraid I will have to spend the rest of my life in these mountains and forests.” Yuan Bing may have developed trust in Lin Kunlun at this time, or perhaps he had been suppressed for a long time and was eager to talk, so he told him his life story in one breath.

"When I first met you, I knew you were no ordinary person. This time I brought a few secret books. If you don't mind, we can work together for a great cause, and your skills will not be in vain." Lin Kunlun said with a smile.

"Great cause? As far as I know, Brother Lin is just a villager from Qinghe Village. In the Dakun Dynasty, what matters is background. Even if you are talented, it is difficult for you to stand out. My father was able to lead the army because our ancestors were from a noble family." Yuan Bing looked at Lin Kunlun jokingly.

"Brother Yuan Quan is trapped in the mountains and may not know much about the outside world. Do you know that there has been a severe drought for two consecutive years?" Lin Kunlun looked at him firmly.

"Of course I know this. Although we are in the mountains, there has been no rain for two years. How could I not know this? But what does this have to do with our future?" Yuan Bing asked with some confusion.

He knew his situation very well. Once he showed up, he would become a thorn in the emperor's side. The current emperor seemed diligent, and some even called him the master of revival. But Yuan Bing knew that this emperor was stubborn and suspicious. Once he was suspected by him, there would be no way out.

"What Brother Yuan Quan doesn't know is that there is a trend of chaos in the world now! Barbarians in the north have been harassing them! They have already held back most of the elite troops of the Da Kun Dynasty! At the same time, the military expenditure used every year has also dragged down the economy of the Da Kun Dynasty! This is why the Da Kun Dynasty has not had money to provide relief since the drought! The drought in the west, especially in the northwest, has now left even grass roots and tree barks to eat, and a large number of refugees have formed! Those refugees must go to the more affluent areas in the east! The officials in the east will definitely come forward to stop them. In this way, chaos will come! That will be the time for Brother Yuan Quan to show his skills!" Lin Kun said with a smile. If it were someone else, he would not dare to say this. Since this Yuan Quan is wanted, he is a thorn in the eyes of the current Emperor Chongming of the Da Kun Empire. He has to be afraid that Yuan Quan will say these words.

"Is the current situation really like this? The territory of the Great Kun Empire is so large, isn't there any grain tax revenue from other regions to supplement it?" Yuan Quan was from a military family after all, and although he had read some books, he didn't pay much attention to the local situation. They were more concerned about the situation of the barbarians in the north.

"If it was at the beginning of the founding of the country, it would naturally be possible to use the rich land in the east of Jiangnan to supplement the food shortage in the west and north! But the Dakun Empire has always treated scholars well! After passing the examination for a scholar, your family can be tax-exempt! After passing the examination for a juren, you can even protect your clan members from taxation! There are even some officials in the court whose land in their homes is calculated at nearly thousands of acres or nearly ten thousand acres! The court has been passed down from generation to generation, and there are more and more scholars, and the land they own is also increasing. The rich land, especially the better land, has been divided up, and the only ones who can pay taxes are the mountainous dry land in the hands of the poor ordinary people! It can be imagined that now, whether it is Jiangnan or other eastern regions, the taxes paid are probably less than 100% of the time when the country was founded! In addition, the Dakun Dynasty has been supporting its own royal family! Over the past years, these people have also grown to a huge number, and the money and grain consumed each year is also very scary! From an economic point of view, the Dakun Dynasty is on the verge of collapse! The current emperor is also very diligent, but what he does is useless!" Lin Kunlun rarely has someone to talk to, so he said all his thoughts.

"Brother Lin! You mean the Dakun Dynasty is completely hopeless!" Yuan Quan couldn't help but feel upset when he heard this. After all, their family has always been very loyal to the Dakun Dynasty. The prosperity of the family is also due to the Dakun Dynasty. He was still a little sad when he heard that the Dakun Dynasty might collapse because of this.

"From ancient times to the present, the lifespan of each dynasty is about 200 yuan! Occasionally there are so-called leaders of revival for a period of time! The Dakun Dynasty mainly relied on scholars in the Jiangnan region, which also makes the current Emperor Chongming dare not take action against scholars! Now most of the dynasty's wealth and taxes are divided up by these scholars. In this way, the dynasty does not have enough taxes to train and equip the army! It is impossible to have the strength to defeat the barbarians in the north! It is also because the barbarians in the north have tied up all the elite! As a result, once there is any disturbance in the country, there will be a phenomenon of collapse! Brother Yuan Quan, since you have such ability, your father, Marshal Yuan, has a high prestige among the people. Why don't you seize this opportunity and develop your power secretly? One day, you may be able to conquer a large territory and establish a more powerful country than the Dakun Dynasty!" Lin Kunlun admonished at this time.

Yuan Quan walked to the front of the wall and took off the sword! "This sword was actually awarded to my father by Emperor Chongming! At that time, he asked my father what requirements he had to defeat the barbarians in the north! My father said to give him 5 years! The most important thing is to hope that Emperor Chongming can fully trust him no matter what he hears, and trust him unconditionally, and he will be able to reorganize the army in the northeast and defeat the barbarians in the north! In order to show his determination, Emperor Chongming awarded this close-fitting accessory to my father! But in the end, my father still guessed the suspicious nature of Emperor Chongming! Or he fell into the alienation plan of the barbarians! We have always been loyal, but this is the ending! Brother Lin, what you said makes sense, there is no construction without destruction! This Dakun Dynasty has been rotten to the core! We will overthrow it and rebuild a strong dynasty!" Yuan Quan pulled out the sword and chopped it on the table next to him. A corner of the table was directly cut off by him, and you can imagine how sharp the sword is. It can also express Yuan Quan's determination to overthrow the Dakun Dynasty.

"Brother Yuan! If you really have this plan! There is an opportunity in the northwest now! The people in the northwest are already starving! A large number of refugees have been formed! There is a very good foundation! Brother Yuan can go there and give it a try! If there is a chance, I will also respond in the south with Brother Yuan!" Lin Kunlun said with a smile at this time.

"In that case, I'll get ready and head north to take a look!" Yuan Quan was persuaded by Lin Kunlun and nodded.

"Brother, you will definitely have a lot of expenses in terms of money and resources when you arrive in the north! If you can recruit dozens of people now, I can give you a batch of food and fodder as capital to start your business!" Lin Kunlun suddenly said with a smile.

"Food! Where did Brother Lin get the food?" Yuan Quan asked a strange question. He knew that Lin Kunlun had ventured into the mountains to look for food some time ago.

The grain that Lin Kunlun was talking about was not the grain that he had transported from the county town using the space. It was the grain that Sun Ying had transported. When he went to the county town to inquire, he specifically looked at the restaurants and casinos owned by Sun Ying. He found that Sun Ying really intended to sell those things. It was conceivable that Sun Ying was preparing a large amount of grain to be transported in.