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Chapter 125: Countermeasures - Part One

    

e. Who knew, he just couldn’t remember whose handwriting it was.”Hearing this, Gu Huan seemed thoughtful. "It seems our neighbor might really be a celebrity."Xu Huaiyi was even more eager to know who...What is the problem in Pingjiang Prefecture

Along the way, who doesn't meet people looking for excuses to make money The city entrance fee is brazenly collected, scaring away refugees, but wealthy families, which one isn't willingly having their skin peeled off in exchange for safety

Now, not taking silver, how could it not arouse suspicion

Xu Huaiyi pondered and asked, "What were the Li family and Zhao family thinking"

Old Master Liao understood his meaning and explained with a wry smile, "They didn't just rashly decide to enter the city. They inquired about the Prefect of Pingjiang Prefecture, and learned that he was a good official with no reports of oppression. Besides, this place is near the capital, so they figured no one would dare to cause trouble, so they went in feeling safe."

Xu Huaiyi, upon hearing this, wasn't too surprised. It seemed that his recent journey had been smooth, causing the two families to gradually lose their vigilance. Just because the news was found out doesn't mean it's true Who wouldn't put on a facade Just because they are near the capital doesn't mean they are honest and reliable Even under the emperor's feet, there are people who commit crimes, let alone in this Pingjiang Prefecture, hundreds of miles away. It's normal to earn some passing silver.

It's abnormal for someone to be so honest and incorruptible.

It feels like tricking a dog into being killed.

"This idea is a bit dangerous," Xu Huaiyi shook his head and said earnestly, "We won't go into the city. Staying in the wild means we have to be more vigilant. We don't want to fulfill certain people's wishes, I'm afraid they will make other plans, especially regarding Old Master Liao. We, these refugees, don't have much wealth, and they probably wouldn't even bother with us. But you are different."

Upon hearing this, Mr. Liao's face changed slightly, and he hurriedly said, "Brother Huaiyi, look at us, we have fate, and we have traveled together for so many days. We have fought against bandits together, and in the future, if we encounter other things, we must work together and support each other. Rest assured, anyone who works for the Liao family will definitely be rewarded..."

Xu Huaiyi chuckled and waved his hand dismissively, "Don't worry about it, don't worry about it. Maybe I'm just being paranoid."

It's impossible to worry about everything. You just don't know what underhanded tactics the other party might use.

After Lao Liao left, worried and anxious, he went to find Xu the village head. He told him everything that had happened, causing Xu the village head to become anxious and worried as well.

"Wai Yi, what do you think we should do"

"Right now, I don't have any good ideas. Let's all be more alert and watchful, just in case the other party tries something."

The village head nodded quickly, "I'll go tell them right away. The people on patrol tonight must not relax, if something is amiss, we can be prepared in advance."

"That's the point."

Xu, the village head, went from house to house to give notice. For a time, some people were panicked. Compared to known disasters, the unknown dangers are more unsettling.

Many villagers were so frightened that they dared not sleep.

Even with a patrol, this time didn't bring them much sense of security.

They are more eager to see Xu Huaiyi's reaction.

Xu Huaiyi avoided people, took out his telescope and looked around, but didn't find anything unusual. After returning to the carriage, he whispered to his wife, "You say, what exactly are the officials of Pingjiang Prefecture planning The more I think about it, the more I feel something is wrong..."

Gu Huanxi thoughtfully said, "When things are unusual, there must be a demon."

Xu Huaiyi frowned and said, "But where is this demon I didn't see anything unusual at the city gate. It seems to be like before the disaster, anyone who wants to enter can do so, even those beggars haven't been stopped. This is simply inconceivable. Doesn't the government office fear that they will cause trouble and stir up chaos in the city"

Gu Huanxi said faintly, "Unless they can be sure that they have the ability to suppress those refugees and ensure that they will not cause trouble or pose a threat."

Xu Huaiyi's face changed, "They wouldn't... have tricked people into being dealt with That way, there wouldn't even be a need for disaster relief and resettlement, it would be over in one fell swoop."

"The disposal you mentioned, wouldn't it mean killing them all" Gu Huanxin pondered for a moment. "It shouldn't be the case, that would cause too much commotion and we couldn't keep it hidden. I guess there must be a more thorough plan in place."

For example

"Are there any coal mines or iron mines around here"

Xu Huaiyi's heart skipped a beat. "You mean, they could very well be secretly sent to the mines"

Gu Huan nodded and said, "Otherwise, I really can't figure out what use they would have for luring refugees in. Killing them is the worst option, and they shouldn't be so heartless."

What do you think will happen to those wealthy people What kind of ending will they have

Most of the possessions will probably be lost. You can stay at an inn and just make up a story about thieves, that should be enough. However, your life should be safe.

At this, Xu Huaiyi wryly smiled and said, “For those merchants, having their possessions stolen is more unbearable than losing their lives. They managed to escape the bandits before, but who would have thought they'd stumble upon this here In that sense, Lord Liao is indeed astute for not staying in the city. He avoided a disaster…”

He paused, letting out a sigh. "It's not certain, perhaps staying outside is still dangerous, just who knows what guise they'll use to extort money."

Gu Huanxi said, "If you can't think of it, don't bother. It's just those trivial matters anyway."

"We can't just sit idly by and wait." Xu Huaiyi scratched his head, looking a bit worried. "Dealing with government officials is not easy. It's either too light or too heavy, either way it's troublesome."

If it weren't for this, he wouldn't be so helpless and unable to come up with a plan.

Gu Huanxi looked at Lao Shen's serene expression and asked, "Why don't you ask me"

Xu Huaiyi was stunned. "Ah You have a way"

Gu Huanxi chuckled and retorted, "Can't I"

Xu Huaiyi's eyes lit up, and he excitedly put his arms around her shoulders. "Yes, yes, yes! My wife is the smartest, with unparalleled scheming. Hehe, what brilliant strategy do you have Tell your husband…"

"Speak softly." Gu Huan was displeased and pinched him, her touch making him shiver with goosebumps.

“It’s nothing, the children are all asleep.” Though she said that, Xu Huaiyi still heard it, lowering his voice even further and daring not to move again. He just kept urging her, “Wife, tell me quickly, I’m dying of anticipation…”

Gu Huanxi leaned close to him and whispered a few words in his ear.

Xu Huaiyi's eyes grew brighter and brighter. If he wasn't afraid of waking the child, he would have clapped his hands in delight, "This is a good idea, a brilliant one! My wife is simply the female Zhuge Liang in the world..."

Gu Huanxi couldn't stand the interruption, "Okay, go to sleep for a while and conserve your energy for tomorrow's performance."

Huai-Yi Xu hummed in response, with a plan in place, he could finally sleep soundly.

However, even in his sleep, he didn't dare to sleep for too long, after all, he still had to sing the opera. Before dawn, he got up to find Village Head Xu and others to discuss how to perform the play.

Of course, he didn't leave out Lao Ye Liao either.

Old Mr. Liao is also an indispensable part of this play. The more characters that appear, the more wonderful and realistic the play becomes.Huaiyi saw the two people and hurriedly opened the car door, pulling them inside.There was a charcoal brazier in the carriage, warming it pleasantly.Liu Xiwen made room for the two of them to huddle c...