Chapter 421 Became an Isolated City
In terms of psychological quality, Chu Wei is definitely not as good as the villain. It is impossible for him to remain calm even when facing a crisis.
But no matter what, he was the head of a county after all. Even when the county government office and granary were burned down, he didn't panic like this.
"What's wrong?" Looking at his pale face, Shen Wan immediately became alert, and the sleepiness on her face disappeared.
Chu Wei's face turned pale as he stammered, "Just this morning, an avalanche occurred about ten miles outside the city, destroying the roads. I'm afraid the grain from the state capital won't be delivered."
Upon hearing this, everyone's expression changed.
There is only one road leading to the outside world in Lanyang City. If the road is destroyed, it means that the small Lanyang City will become a completely isolated city.
"Then can't we just dig the snow?" Erbao walked over with his short legs straightened and asked in a baby voice.
Chu Wei shook his head and said with a wry smile: "Silly child, do you think it's just a little snow?"
"Even if we gather all the people in Lanyang City together, we still don't know how long it will take to dig it out."
"Actually, there's nothing wrong with digging. The most important thing is that there's really not much food left in the city."
Originally, only the disaster victims were short of food and medicine, but now with an avalanche, all the people, except for merchants like Chen Jiu, are facing food shortages.
As food prices have remained high in recent years, people have limited money and cannot afford to stockpile too much food even for the winter. Most people buy more food after they have eaten it all.
No one expected that an avalanche would occur in Lanyang, which had always been safe and sound!
It is estimated that the people would starve to death before all the snow was dug out.
Shen Wan and Xie Mubai looked at each other and fell silent.
Unfortunately, there are not many wild wolves in the desert.
Even if there were a lot, it probably wouldn't be enough for all the people in the city to eat.
"When will the snow melt?" The girl blinked her big watery eyes with an innocent look, "When it melts, we can go out."
Chu Wei smiled bitterly and said, "Probably next spring."
Upon hearing this, Da Niu and Er Bao were both shocked.
Although they are young, they know clearly what this means.
Ranqiu said yesterday that there was no food left in the warehouse.
It seemed difficult for so many of them to survive the entire winter relying on wolf meat.
"Master Chu, just say it, I will listen to you in everything!" Shen Wan thought for a moment and looked at Chu Wei seriously, "As long as you give the order, I will do my best to cooperate."
She just didn't believe it.
Things have developed to this point, but Chu Wei still ordered the destruction of Chen Jiu and other profiteers and the confiscation of all the grain.
If all the people died, would he still be able to serve as the county magistrate?
Upon hearing this, Chu Wei's expression became even uglier.
"Princess, do you have any advice?" he asked after a moment of hesitation.
That’s right, he didn’t want to completely fall out with Chen Jiu.
They have been in cahoots with each other for many years and each has evidence of the other's crimes.
Once the relationship breaks out, both sides will suffer.
After hearing this, Shen Wan couldn’t help but sneered.
It seems that in Chu Wei's heart, nothing is more important than money.
She thought for a moment and said with a smile, "Master Chu, I'm just a woman and I don't understand this kind of thing. You should make the decision yourself."
"Then what does the prince mean?" After hearing this, Chu Wei turned to look at Xie Mubai.
Yes, this is his ultimate goal.
Everyone says that the prince of Zhenguo is extremely intelligent, so this little thing will not be difficult for him.
"Master Chu, I'm afraid it's inappropriate for you to ask me about this." Xie Mubai curled his lips, and a cold smile appeared on his stern face. "You also know that my current status is special, and it is really inconvenient for me to interfere in Lan Yang's affairs."
"If something goes wrong, I won't be able to wash myself clean even if I jump into the Yellow River."
Upon hearing this, Chu Wei was speechless for a moment.
That’s right, it’s indeed not convenient for Xie Mubai to interfere in this matter.
The reason why the emperor went to great lengths to bring the Xie family here was simply to allow him to monitor them, fearing that they might have any ill intentions.
If he takes advantage of the situation to do something, won't I be killed without a burial place?
"Master Chu, I'm out of food here too." Seeing this, Shen Wan deliberately pretended to be pitiful and said, "You must think of a solution quickly."
After hearing this, Chu Wei couldn't help but feel a headache.
"I'll have someone send you some food later," he said with a pained look on his face. "It won't be much, though. Princess, just hang on for a few days."
Chu Wei was reluctant to give even a grain of rice.
But if the princess starved to death in Lanyang City, he would be committing a serious crime.
The more he thought about it, the more irritated he became.
He thought that he had the opportunity to leave this damn place, but the third prince insisted on letting him stay.
Now, not only did I not make much money, but I was also trapped in a jar.
"Thank you, Master Chu!" Shen Wan smiled brightly.
It is definitely a happy thing to be able to get food from the miser Chu Wei.
She was happy, but Chu Wei was not happy at all.
It hurts, my flesh hurts!
He is a Pixiu, who only takes in and never gives out.
Now several bags of food were forcibly taken away from him, which almost cost him his life.
Chu Wei didn't say anything else, just left with a gloomy face.
Sure enough, in less than an incense stick of time, several sacks of grain were delivered to the post station.
Although it’s not much, it’s enough for them to hold on for a few days.
As soon as the food was delivered, Shen Wan ordered Feng Er to close all the doors and windows and forbid him from going out.
Even if someone knocks on the door, they will refuse all visitors.
Soon, the victims were hungry again.
When you are poor, you will seek change.
In desperation, some people started to steal things.
Most of the people were not rich, and they relied on that little bit of food to survive the winter. How could they allow others to take it away? So they started fighting.
Of course, most disaster victims with conscience would not target Shen Wan.
Besides, everyone knew that her warehouse was empty yesterday, so even those with bad intentions would not bother to make a wasted trip.
For a time, the city was in chaos, with fighting and looting happening everywhere.
Chu Wei panicked and ordered the officers and soldiers in the camp to suppress the rebellion together.
“How about I take this opportunity to collect Chen Jiu’s food?” Shen Wan asked, looking at the messy long street.
Xie Mubai shook his head, a complicated look flashing across his eyes: "It's not time yet, wait until the situation becomes more chaotic."
"I thought that as long as Chu Wei didn't act like a demon, I could tolerate him for a while."
"But now it seems that he can't stay."
If Chu Wei continues at this rate, the entire Lanyang City may not be able to be saved.
Shen Wan’s heart tightened slightly.
"But if we kill him, what if the dog emperor sends someone even more powerful?" she asked worriedly.
Xie Mubai smiled and said calmly, "Have you forgotten that Black Hawk can make human skin masks?"
After Shen Wan heard this, she suddenly understood.
Yes, why didn't she think of this!
If Mr. Lin could impersonate the county magistrate back then, they can certainly do it now.
However, who will the villain choose to impersonate Chu Wei?
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