The others couldn't help themselves when they heard Chu Yu's words.

A soldier asked on the spot: "Mr. Chu, can we not be prisoners now and join the fortress?"

"Yes, yes, we are willing to join the dock now." Wang Tie's men immediately agreed.

After these days, the two groups have gained a certain understanding of the dock.

Although it is a bit tiring, it is very safe here. There is no shortage of food and drink. There is no need to worry about monsters popping out at any time, nor do you have to worry about running out of food one day.

The subordinates had long realized that the two bosses were just being stubborn, and they probably had the inclination to join the fort in their hearts.

Since Wang Tie and Du Tou are too embarrassed to speak up, let them do it.

Chu Yu glanced at everyone and asked, "What? Are you regretting it now?"

Everyone nodded quickly.

Wang Tie turned his head away, pretending not to care, but his ears were quietly perked up, eavesdropping.

It doesn't matter who you hang out with, and there's nothing wrong with working under a woman.

The head of the yamen soldiers was absent-minded, still thinking about the letter, and didn't know how the eldest son was doing.

Chu Yu said calmly, "Just work hard first. I'll explain things to the girl when she comes back."

Does this mean you agree?

"Thank you, Mr. Chu!" Everyone was overjoyed and hoped that the girl would return soon.

The wait lasted five days.

Today we were mining stones in the mountains, and the guy who helped pull the cart came back and said he saw the girl leading the team back to the fort. The group was eager to go home, so they worked extra hard.

When work was finished in the evening, he quickly packed up his things and went back with the guards and the Wei family members.

After entering the dock, people walked towards the camp in groups of three or four. From a distance, they saw a little fat man squatting at the entrance of the camp.

"It's the eldest son!" The yamen soldier walking in front recognized him at a glance. After all, it would be difficult to make a mistake with his size.

The captain looked up when he heard the call. When he saw that it was indeed Dalangjun, his face was filled with excitement. "He's really here!"

Great! I'm glad everyone's alright.

The group hurried forward and saluted.

Ji Yao's eyes were red, as if he had suffered a great injustice. He stared at the captain and said, "I've been looking for you for a long time. Uncle Zhang, why did you come to the fort without even saying hello?"

Yabing Dutou is his job title, and his real name is Zhang Qi.

Zhang Qi said awkwardly, "You, my Lord, have misunderstood me. We are helpless."

It's impossible to tell Dalangjun that they were forced to work by someone.

Zhang Qi paused, thinking of Ji Yao's timidity since childhood, and asked with concern, "Did you encounter any danger on the way, Master?"

Ji Yao shook his head and said, "I followed Miss Wei here. I didn't encounter any dangers, but I didn't have enough food to eat every day."

"Look, I've lost weight!" He pointed to his belly.

Zhang Qi looked at the man carefully, and it seemed... he didn't notice any changes.

But he still said, "I'm sorry, young master. There is enough food in the fort now. As long as you are willing to work, the Wei family will not withhold food, so you can eat as much as you want." He suddenly stopped talking here. Young master was brought up in a pampered way, and it seemed that he had never done any work.

Should we let Dalangjun follow them to dig stones in the mountains?

Zhang Qi was silent. It seemed that he had no choice but to ask Mr. Chu to see if he could arrange an easier job for Dalangjun.

The two chatted for a while at the entrance of the camp. No outsiders were allowed to enter the camp at will. Ji Yao had no choice but to say goodbye to everyone reluctantly and return to the small house allocated to him by Wei.

The fort was very safe, so Zhang Qi had nothing to worry about. Besides, there were servants around the eldest son.

It was getting dark.

After work, people rushed to the public kitchen to eat.

Wei Lang declined his cousins' invitation to have dinner together and couldn't wait to go to the old house.

He was still thinking about the reward his sister had promised him, and now he wanted to go home to find his sister.

Step into the house.

Uncle Wu was observing the vegetables planted in the corner of the wall at the door. All the sunflowers had grown out and he had just picked some today. The bean racks had also been set up and they looked like they were growing well. He thought we would have beans to eat in the summer.

As soon as Wei Lang entered the room, he asked loudly, "Uncle Wu, have you seen my sister? She said she would give me red eggs when she came back."

Uncle Wu was startled by his sudden loud voice. The old man patted his chest and replied in shock, "Second Master, please keep your voice down next time. The girl is in the main courtyard with the master."

"Oh." When Wei Lang heard that his elder sister was at home, he turned around and ran happily towards the main courtyard.

In the main courtyard.

Wei Xiyin told him everything that happened outside.

Grandfather must know more about the situation in Qinghe County than she does.

"The ruler is unjust, and punishment has been sent down from heaven..." Wei Ji's expression was solemn after hearing this. "Being able to link the disaster with the aristocratic family and incite the people of Changlan Village to target the Wei family, it seems that they are indeed well prepared."

People in the world believe in ghosts and gods, and believe in cause and effect. Such remarks are easily accepted by people, especially ordinary people at the bottom of society. When they are helpless, they will choose to believe blindly and blame their misfortunes on others.

Obviously, the person behind this has bad intentions.

Wei Xiyin sighed softly, "The Wei family is really too conspicuous now. It's a safe and well-defended place to live. Maybe someone is jealous."

In addition, they have been making too much noise recently, building walls, clearing Ling County, and transporting food. I don’t know whose attention they have attracted.

Wei Ji asked slowly, "So you suspect it's the other noble families in Qinghe County?"

Wei Xiyin nodded, "Now only aristocratic families have this ability and strength."

Ordinary people are still struggling to survive. To plot a conspiracy at this time is naturally something that only people with nothing to do would do.

"When I came back, I went to Mingjing Hall and asked my seventh uncle, but he's very busy right now and said he'd compile a book for me later." Wei Xiyin said, "Of course, we can't rule out other aristocratic families outside of Qinghe County."

Perhaps someone was also planning to take over the granary, but when he arrived, he found that the Wei family was transporting grain, so he turned around and set his sights on the Wei family.

A dock that can accommodate thousands of people, is safe and has no shortage of food, is really enviable.

Wei Ji pondered for a long time after hearing this. "I do know a few families that privately raise troops, but they all live in the city, and whether they can protect themselves is a question."

As he spoke, Wei Ji asked his servant to bring pen and ink and write down the names of these families one by one.

He said: "Now everyone who is alive is hiding in the dark, so you don't have to worry too much. When the world is peaceful, those aristocratic families are no match for the Wei family, let alone now." It's not that Wei Ji is conceited. Now, let alone Qinghe County, even in the entire Yizhou, there is no aristocratic family that can be compared with the Wei family.

No matter who is behind this, he will be exposed sooner or later.

Wei Xiyin replied, "Granddaughter knows that the most important thing right now is of course food and the livelihood of the people in the fort."

As the grandfather and grandson were talking, there was a sudden noise outside.

Wei Ji silently picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea. He knew from the noise that his grandson had returned.

Sure enough, a moment later Wei Lang appeared outside the door.

He stared at Wei Xiyin with sparkling eyes, "Sister, reward!"