Chapter 119: Cooperation (Part 2)
nth away. As long as each family has enough food and warm clothes, it doesn't matter much."Upon hearing this, Xu, the village head, turned his head and urged them on.The villagers listened, but they c...Whatever the father says is like an imperial decree. Xu Changsong dared not disobey, so he went to make arrangements with a dejected air. In fact, he understood that in this situation, there was no other choice but to do as Xu Huaiyi had suggested. Whether it was right or wrong, he didn't know at the moment, but all he had before him was this single path. He was anxious and uneasy; he truly felt helpless. He was just preparing, and their family didn't have anyone who could fight. If they forced their way in, what if they encountered bandits What could he do
After Liu Dabao and Gao Ershu arrived, Xu Village Chief recounted the whole story from beginning to end and then asked for their opinions.
Both of them saw that Xu Huaiyi was calm and composed, so they felt reassured. They made their stance clear, supporting Xu Huaiyi's decision. They were willing to serve in any capacity, whether by taking on a role or contributing behind the scenes. They didn't hesitate or argue.
Shi Mao Yuan asked anxiously, "What if we can't come to an agreement with those companies"
Xu Huaiyi calmly said, "If we can't reach an agreement, then let us forge our own path. We dare to kill wolves, so what are a few bandits Their skin is not as thick as a wolf's." After saying this, seeing that everyone was looking at him, he smiled again, "I was just speaking casually, don't worry, we will definitely reach an agreement. They aren't fools. We are going there to help, not hold them back. With our addition, victory is almost guaranteed. How could they possibly refuse"
"Haha, High Uncle said it right," Gao Er Shu laughed. "We can help them save a lot of silver, they'll have to rely on us anyway, how could they refuse"
Uncle Liu also said, "People die for wealth, birds die for food. Merchants value profit above all else. To save money, they can compromise on anything. If we cooperate with them, it's sure to be a success."
We're taking turns now, the atmosphere isn't as heavy as it was before.
"Who's going to talk then" Xu Maoyuan asked.
Xu Cunzhang looked at Xu Huaiyi, "Why don't the two of us go"
Huai-Yi Xu readily replied, "Alright, but it would be great if Dr. Jiao could join us as well. That way, we'll have more leverage and influence."
"Our village head nodded, "Yes, yes, we have a doctor here, an incredibly skilled divine physician. This is our advantage. When the fighting starts, no one will be afraid if they get injured because there's someone to treat them."
Dr. Jiao didn't hesitate and readily agreed.
Before we go, I also need to let everyone know, because if we charge in headfirst later on, everyone needs to work together. If someone doesn't cooperate and causes trouble, it'll hurt everyone's interests.
This matter is left to Village Head Xu.
Xu Huaiyi got into the carriage and spoke to his daughter-in-law.
Upon hearing this, Gu Huan remained composed and simply asked, "Who did you inquire with to obtain this information Is the source reliable"
Xu Huaiyi said, “Speaking of which, it's quite a coincidence. I just went to the woods and ran into an acquaintance. He told me these news.”
Gu Huan was surprised and asked, "Acquaintance Who"
Xu Huaiyi explained, “You don't know him, his name is Ma Changshan. We bought our donkey from him. He's a big, strong fellow with plenty of muscle. He's also a straightforward person. To find a way to support his family, he became a bodyguard for the Liao family. The Liao family are prominent figures in Tongxian County and were impressed by his skills, so they agreed to let him bring his wife and children to the capital with him. I never expected that, on this road of fleeing our homes, we would meet again.”
Gu Huanxi let out a "Oh" of delight, "So that means the news is credible."
Xu Huaiyi nodded. "That's believable, besides he wouldn't need to lie to me. He doesn't even know my status in the village, let alone plotting for his master to send us as cannon fodder."
"Then you go talk to them. Try to get all three on our side. That way, we have a better chance of winning and fewer casualties."
"Well, I know, are you scared"
Gu Huai looked at him helplessly and said, "I'm not charging into battle. What's there to be afraid of At that time, I'll just hold my daughter and hide in the car. If it's dangerous, we can still hide in the RV. It's you who will definitely charge ahead! I'm only worried about you. Blades are blind. What if..."
Xu Huaiyi quickly interrupted, "There's no if. You should know my abilities! I've never lost to the Wolf King, so how could I lose to a few bandits Besides, I have protective armor."
"What are you wearing"
"Well, it's better to be safe than sorry. You should put it on too, don't mind if it feels uncomfortable. Just for me, I'll feel more at ease."
Gu Huanxi's eyes softened, she nodded and instructed him a few more things. Then, Xu Village Chief came to call someone. Xu Huaiyi kissed her goodbye, got out of the car and left.
He didn't come back until it was time to prepare dinner.
Not to mention Gu Huanxi's anxious wait, the villagers were even more worried. When they heard Xu, the village head, say that everything was settled, everyone collectively breathed a sigh of relief.
Someone chased after Village Head Xu to inquire about the specific details.
"Don't worry, everyone eat first. Let's talk business after we're all full. We won't be leaving tonight, there's plenty of room."
Soon, wisps of cooking smoke rose up.
Because there was something on his mind, he ate the meal very quickly. After finishing, everyone from each household gathered around, eagerly looking at Village Head Xu.
Xu Cunzhang's state of mind was no longer the initial panic and unease he felt when he first heard about the bandits. Now that there was a plan, and his chances of winning were higher, although he still had some worries, he managed to calm down and speak with confidence. This was because Xu Huaiyi reminded him that they absolutely couldn't give up hope at this moment. Otherwise, everyone would lose morale before even engaging the bandits, and when the time came to fight, they would be waiting to be slaughtered.
He spoke for a full hour, his voice dry from talking, his eyes scanning each face in turn. Finally, he said, "Does anyone else have a different opinion or idea Speak now before we encounter the bandits. We can either stand together as comrades, or act independently. We won't stop you if you choose to go your own way. Everyone has their own path, and we understand that..."
Everyone looked at each other in astonishment.
For a moment, no one spoke.
Upon seeing this, Village Head Xu said, "Why is everyone silent Don't you have any other thoughts Then I'll take it that you all agree. Tomorrow morning, we'll join forces with those three families and forcefully break through!"
Then finally someone asked, "Did you break in this morning"
"Yes, you still have a night to consider or change your mind."
Someone else questioned, "Why not sneak in at night Wouldn't the chances of success be higher then"
Xu Huaiyi took up the conversation, "Night action has both advantages and disadvantages. While it benefits us in a fight, there are too many elderly and children on our side. In the dark, it's easy to trip or get lost. If someone takes advantage of the chaos, we'll be at a disadvantage."
He was implying that other refugees, if they were waiting to take advantage of the situation, would strike at night when things were chaotic. During the day, however, they would be more hesitant and less likely to act rashly.
Some people also asked, "Hyi, who will be at the forefront then"
Xu Huaiyi said, "Those three families will send out all their guards to be the main force against the bandits. As for us... I'm definitely going in. As for the others... those who dared to follow me out that night to kill wolves, dare they come with me again tomorrow to fight bandits"
His sudden shout echoed with a certain boldness.
After a moment of stunned silence, someone shouted out boldly, "I dare!" "Count me in!" "Me too!"
One after another, very quickly, over thirty people volunteered.ties. Eventually, he paid a heavy price by losing his father before he matured. Therefore, bravery doesn't mean causing trouble everywhere, only when necessary does bravery have meaning."Gu Xiaoyu, up...