Chapter 149 Disaster is coming
He was not from Yanquan County. Although he had heard of Lu Chenyang's name a long time ago, hearing about him and seeing him were two different concepts.
In the past, when a war broke out in a city, people would either stay indoors or flee early.
But there is no such thing in Yanquan County. To this day, no family in the city has escaped, not even the wealthy families such as the Shen family and the Zhao family.
Everyone is doing their best to help Yanquan County overcome the current crisis. With unity and concerted efforts, that's how it is.
Regardless of their background or class, they made the same choice. This was not because of Yanquan County, but because of Lu Chenyang.
What a terrifying cohesion.
Zhou Lin believed that even Emperor Qianyuan could not do such a thing.
Zhou Lin thought about it and decided not to let the people down.
He said, "Please come and register your names and addresses with us. Please pay attention to any movements in the city over the next few days. If necessary, I will send someone to notify you."
They are short of people now, and since the people are willing, they will just follow their wishes.
The people spontaneously lined up to register. Someone said, "I've been strong since I was little. Even if the enemy comes, I'm not afraid. I will definitely drive them away!"
Some people even came with kitchen knives, looking aggressive.
"We are from Yanquan County. Lord Lu has been with us through thick and thin. How can we let him bear the brunt of this alone?"
Lu Chenyang's return to Yanquan County moved the people deeply. Lu Chenyang was living and dying with them. Otherwise, with Lu Chenyang's current status, where could he not go?
But he came back because this is where everything started for him. As beneficiaries, they want to be with Lord Lu.
There were also children running over: "I can do it too, I can do it too! I used to be really good at fighting. Don't think I won't fight just because I'm studying!"
Zhou Lin's face darkened, and he grabbed the child's collar and walked back: "Why are you joining in the fun? Go back and study, or I'll tell your teacher to beat you!"
The child looked unconvinced: "I can fight, really, I'm really good at it!"
Zhou Lin came later and didn't quite understand the tough folk customs of Yanquan County in the past.
To be honest, when it comes to fighting, no one in Yanquan County is afraid.
In fact, not everyone wants to stay. Some people want to leave, but they can't.
Take the Shen family for example, Shen An wanted to run away.
He packed his bags and ran to find his parents.
"Dad, Yanquan County is facing a disaster now. We have to run away before the Nanyang army attacks us!" Shen An said anxiously.
Shen Baicheng looked at him with a deep gaze. Shen An relied on Shen Shiqian to follow Lu Chenyang's path and entered the county government office. At least the stupid things he had done before were over.
Unexpectedly, he would still do something stupid.
Shen Baicheng said expressionlessly: "Leave? Where to go? There are wars everywhere outside now. Where can you go to be as safe as Yanquan County?"
"But Yanquan County is no longer stable!" Chen An said anxiously, "It's all Lu Chenyang's fault. Why would he return to Yanquan County when he was fine? If he hadn't come back, would the King of Nanyang have thought of attacking Yanquan County? We live in a remote and poor place. If Lu Chenyang hadn't gone to take Shu for no reason, he wouldn't have become an enemy of the King of Nanyang. Dad, now..."
Before he could finish his words, Shen Baicheng slapped him hard.
Shen An was shocked. He looked at his mother for help, but Old Madam Shen avoided his gaze.
Shen Baicheng shouted angrily at Madam Shen, "I've said it before, a loving mother often spoils her son. You spoiled him and made him a waste! He used to be decent, but now he's as stupid as a pig!" He pointed at Shen An and shouted angrily, "Now in the whole of Lingnan, our Shen family is unique, and we even expanded our business to Jiangnan. What do you think we rely on?! It's because of Lord Lu! Why do you think Lord Lu returned to Yanquan County? It's not him who implicated us, it's us who implicated him! He was willing to come back and take the risk for the people of Yanquan County! You idiot, call in sick and stay in your yard for the next few days. Don't go out and do something stupid!"
Old Madam Shen felt somewhat resentful towards her youngest son because he was scolded by her husband.
She had an accident while out that year, which led to a premature birth, so Shen An was born weak. This made her feel guilty and inevitably favored her youngest son.
Unexpectedly, the two brothers started to fight constantly, and finally Shen An made a big mistake, which almost implicated the entire Shen family. Now she dared not make excuses for her youngest son anymore.
Shen An was invited back to the yard by the servants, and Madam Shen helped Shen Baicheng lie down. He was so angry that he coughed several times.
Shen Shiqian hurried over to visit after hearing the news. Shen Baicheng was afraid that his grandson would also be confused, so he quickly pulled him and said, "Qian'er, our Shen family can't leave. Our Shen family and Lord Lu share the same prosperity. Lord Lu is a man with a plan in mind, otherwise, with his character, he would have evacuated the people and left long ago. We won't leave, we will stay with the Lord."
Shen Shiqian nodded heavily: "Grandfather, don't worry, our Shen family will definitely advance and retreat with you, and no one will leave!"
Seeing that his grandson was clear-headed, Shen Baicheng finally felt relieved. He sighed, “Your second uncle is a fool. You should keep an eye on him and don’t let him hold you back.”
Shen Shiqian said softly, “No, Grandfather, I know what’s going on.”
Shen Baicheng touched his head and said, “I’m relieved to leave the Shen family to you.”
After Shen Shiqian finished coaxing Shen Baicheng, he turned around and walked out of the yard, and happened to meet Shen Yihuan who came to visit Shen Baicheng.
Shen Shiqian said: "Grandfather has rested, he is fine, don't disturb him."
Shen Yihuan nodded and asked, "Brother, is there anything we can do to help Lord Lu?"
Her brow was filled with worry.
Shen Shiqian sighed softly: "We are just merchants. There is nothing we can do to help now. The only thing we can do is to restrain our clansmen, and..." His eyes flashed: "Stability of the people's hearts."
Shen Yihuan said worriedly: “I’m so worried about him.”
Shen Shiqian comforted him, "If my lord doesn't have a plan in mind, how can he be so easy to deal with? Don't worry."
Shen Yihuan sighed: "Even so, I still feel worried. The adults are working too hard. At his age, most people are still studying, but he has to bear such great pressure."
Shen Shiqian said: "Okay, I won't talk to you anymore. I'll go to the Zhao family to prevent anyone from making mistakes at this time and causing trouble for the adults."
Shen Yihuan said quickly: “Then go quickly, I will come back to change clothes and go back to the workshop.”
The brother and sister said goodbye in a hurry.
Shen Shiqian personally visited several wealthy families in the city and told them to rest assured and not leave the city at this time, otherwise the people would be easily confused if they saw him.
There were also a few families who were indeed grumbling in their hearts and wanted to send their families away. Coincidentally, Shen Shiqian came, and after listening to his persuasion, they became hesitant.
When the elders of one family heard about this, they said, "I won't go anywhere. Yanquan County is my home. Even if the city falls, I'd rather die at home. Master Shen is right. There's war everywhere. If there's no way to survive even in Yanquan County, I'll die wherever I go. I might as well die at home."
There is war everywhere in Da Gan now. They are at most a family with some assets in Yanquan County, but when they go outside, they become like duckweed and have no control over their own destiny.
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