Zhou SiLang traveled on a dusty journey, bringing along five people this time. They were all young beggars from Yizhou City. As their ages were not sufficient and they lacked families, they were not eligible to claim land.
Since helping Zhou SiLang transport grain last year, they often lingered around him. Whenever he called, they would come running to work.
Zhou SiLang wanted to head to the capital. After some discussion among Sanzi and the others, they decided to follow him there, though some chose to stay in Yizhou City.
After all, they were familiar with Yizhou, whereas the capital was far away. If they fell ill or starved outside, they might not even be able to return to their hometown.
Having experienced fleeing from calamities, they carried a mix of fear and vigilance toward the outside world.
Zhou SiLang did not make things difficult for those unwilling to go. Before departing, he even asked Zhou ErLang to look after them.
