She used to dislike managing anyone.
I just want to live alone.
But as it turns out, in the face of such a powerful natural disaster, one person's strength alone is useless; everyone must work together.
While she watched Huo Mingchen give his instructions methodically, these women were saying discouraging things, which made her want to curse.
Now Cheng Shanshan didn't want to waste time with these people, so she raised her stick and said, "From now on, if anyone says anything nonsense over there, I'll beat them to a pulp."
"..."
These people are all old women.
They had never seen anyone so fierce before, and so they all dared not speak again.
Cheng Shanshan didn't want to waste time with these people, so she went directly to Huo Mingchen's side and fought alongside him.
In that instant, as she looked at the people crawling towards her from the opposite side, she couldn't help but recall how she had led people across in the same way during the extreme period of her past life. At that time, she was fearless, since death was inevitable either way.
At least we made it through and we're still alive.
I believe these people share the same mindset.
Cheng Shanshan glanced at the archer beside her; she could clearly see that the man was afraid.
Even when aiming, his hands were shaking, and he would deliberately miss.
Just as she saw someone about to swing across the rope, she casually threw a gunpowder ball at him!
"Bang!"
It was accompanied by an explosion.
A perfectly healthy person can be torn to pieces in an instant.
The strong stench of blood stunned everyone present.
They all looked at Cheng Shanshan in disbelief, not understanding why this woman could be so ruthless!
Cheng Shanshan looked at the person who had just let the water go and coldly rebuked, "Do you know what you'll face in the future if you soften your heart now?"
"I don't."
"Of course I did! Do you think I can't tell that you deliberately missed just now?"
"I just..."
"He's just a human being!"
Those around couldn't help but chime in, "Unlike you, woman, you're ruthless and heartless."
"Me, ruthless and heartless?" Cheng Shanshan was furious at such a statement: "I know you people have always lived a peaceful life and I understand that you are simple-minded, but if you had any brains at all, you wouldn't say such things at a time like this!"
She didn't want to waste words with these people, so she turned to Huo Mingchen and said, "We can attach fireballs to our bows and arrows and aim at the wooden frame they've built opposite them. Once that's burned down, they won't be able to move for the time being."
This attack by the opposing team relied entirely on the framework they had built.
Then they used the inertia of the rope to come over, which was a good method, but not foolproof.
"good."
Huo Mingchen nodded directly.
Next, we will begin deployment.
Seeing this, the man next to her couldn't help but spit on the ground: "What a despicable woman! Do you think human life is as insignificant as an ant?"
Cheng Shanshan looked at him coldly and couldn't help but chuckle: "Since you're so compassionate, why don't you become Guanyin instead?" After saying that, she didn't explain and turned to leave.
Soon after, flames broke out on the other side.
The high platform that had been painstakingly built was set on fire.
Even though they were far apart, they could hear the cries of people on the other side of the river.
These people are only like this because they have no other choice; they are just ordinary people.
Some elderly people and children, feeling hopeless after losing the breadwinner of their families, have jumped off cliffs, creating a truly tragic scene.
In such situations, some people begin to feel sorry for them.
However, they did not want to admit that they were responsible for the deaths and injuries, but instead blamed Cheng Shanshan for the mistakes.
It even implicated Huo Mingchen, with some people dropping their weapons: "Prefect Huo, we originally thought you were a kind and good person, which is why we were willing to listen to you. But now we never expected you to listen to this woman and turn us into your weapons."
“I’ve never dared to kill an ant since I was a child, but now so many people are dying because of me…” As he spoke, the man’s hands trembled and he became emotionally distraught: “What if they turn into ghosts and come to kill me?”
An avalanche can happen in an instant.
The collapse of beliefs can happen even faster.
Those who were just moments ago united in their hatred of the enemy are now filled with discontent.
Under these circumstances, Cheng Shanshan couldn't help but laugh: "It seems that you are all truly kind people. In that case, I don't think we need to help you." As she said this, she directly grabbed Huo Mingchen's hand.
"We said you're not good enough, not that Prefect Huo."
"That's right, Magistrate Huo was just deceived by you, you vixen."
As they finished speaking, they all looked at Huo Mingchen and said, "Prefect Huo, as long as you stay away from this witch, we are willing to believe in you. Even if those people come, you will definitely be able to lead us to a better life."
"..."
She should say that these people are simple and honest.
Or should we say these people are delusional?
Will those people be able to live a good life after they come?
These remarks really made her laugh.
Cheng Shanshan's mockery drew displeasure: "What are you laughing at?"
“I didn’t laugh. I think you’re right.” Cheng Shanshan immediately put on an apologetic look and bowed to the people, saying, “I suddenly realized that I’m really a bad person. Those people just wanted to come here to beg for food. Ping’an City is such a big place with so much stuff. A few thousand or even tens of thousands more people wouldn’t be a problem. If it’s not enough, I believe you can give up your fields, grain, and even your wives and daughters.”
"..."
That was a sarcastic remark.
But it was as if a bucket of cold water had been poured in front of everyone.
The person who was just boasting about how powerful he was is now speechless.
Because they hadn't thought that far ahead, and even thought it wouldn't hurt to let those people come. But what if tens of thousands of refugees all came...?
Seeing that everyone understood, Huo Mingchen spoke up at the right time: "None of you have ever left Ping'an City, so you don't know what the outside world has become. These people were just the tip of the iceberg. If we let so many people in, we will only have endless nightmares waiting for us."
"……sorry."
These people are not bad at heart; they apologized immediately when they realized their mistakes.
“We’re all in the same boat now, there’s no need for that.” Cheng Shanshan said, returning the gesture with a cupped-hand salute.
She should apologize, but not for what just happened, but for what happened in the past. The thing she regrets most now is bringing people to the gates of Ping'an City and disturbing the peace here.
Fortunately, this time it's her turn to protect.
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