Chapter 332 Separate Actions
In the villa, Qin Sheng, Xue Xu, Wu Ren, Liu Erxi, Ji Wuyin and others were also discussing important matters.
As soon as Ji Wuyin arrived, he mentioned that Gu Huaisheng wanted to buy a foot-operated thresher.
Xue Xu and others looked at each other and realized that Gu Huaisheng had other intentions. They nodded to indicate that they understood, and then began to discuss the matter of transporting grain.
Wu Ren was the first to speak, "Once the southern city gate opens, we'll gather people and transport the food out at night, just like we did last time."
Xue Xu said, "We only have one chance to transport the food."
Both sides knew very well that Xie Zhan would not give them another chance in the future.
"But you still have two large warehouses of grain, totaling 200,000 dan. You can't transport that much at one time." Ji Wuyin pointed out their problem in a realistic manner.
When these words were spoken, the three people from Liaodong County all frowned. It felt terrible that the fruits of victory could not be transported out.
Xue Xu said disdainfully, "Can't you requisition more ships? The Cao Gang needs them, and other small merchant ships can also be hired."
Ji Wuyin choked and replied with his neck stiff, "Is it because I didn't work hard? Don't you see how much grain you are transporting at a time?" He was more worried about their grain than his own goods!
Qin Sheng thought for a while and said, "If it doesn't work, those that can't be transported away can be distributed to the victims." He went to see the victims who were blocked outside the city gate, and they were really miserable.
Wu Ren was shocked, "No!"
Xue Xu also said, "We can't help the enemy!"
Qin Sheng asked, "What else can we do? Can we keep it and transport it away later when there's a chance?"
There will be no chance in the future. As time goes by, Xie Zhan's control over the South will definitely become stronger and stronger.
Xue Xu thought about it and felt that Qin Sheng's suggestion was a good idea. "This food can be distributed to the disaster victims, but it can't be distributed like this, and it can't be distributed in the south."
Distributing it in the south is helping Xie Zhan, which is equivalent to aiding the enemy.
Wu Ren suddenly had an idea. "Master Qin Liu, Mr. Xue, how about we hire a group of people to escort 100,000 dan of grain northward?"
The more they thought about it, the better the idea seemed.
"We can hire escort agencies in the southern region, and also select some good hires from the refugees outside the city."
"We can eat this food as we go."
"Even if we eat up all the 100,000 dan of food along the way, it will still be worth it."
Seeing their ideas becoming more and more open as they talked, Ji Wuyin couldn't help but smack his lips. He looked at the three of them with a strange look in his eyes. "You want scholars, but now you're not even letting go of good people? You've reached the pinnacle of fleecing people."
Wu Ren laughed and said, "Uncle Ji, you're not right. Are we not allowed to hire people? Besides, there are so many refugees outside the city, and the government hasn't resettled them. This is at least giving them a way to survive."
At this moment, the subordinates first came to report that the government had posted a notice outside the city gate recruiting disaster victims to work in exchange for food, and was also recruiting scholars to assist the government in doing some registration and people's safety work.
Ji Wuyin laughed, "It seems that the Southern authorities are going to snatch people from you."
Xue Xu was not worried. "It doesn't matter. I believe there will still be many people willing to accept our employment." There are so many disaster victims outside the city.
Then, the subordinate reported Mr. Lu’s speech at the Nandi Restaurant.
Xue Xu objectively commented, "Lu's combined slashing and striking move is incredibly powerful, and the effect is remarkable."
Ji Wuyin sighed, "Xie Zhan is indeed Xie Zhan. Now, I think half of the scholars who were originally interested will stay."
Not only did Xie Zhan send people to monitor them, they also sent people to monitor Xie Zhan. Mr. Lu's speech took place after Xie Zhan arrived, and it was clear who came up with this speech. If the Lu family had the brains, they would have already made this speech when Mr. Lu returned.
Xue Xu: "It doesn't matter. Xie Zhan's actions are a form of screening for us."
Xue Xu thought that his lord and Xie Zhan would confront each other sooner or later, and there would be a fierce battle between the north and the south.
After all, with Xie Zhan's ability, it is only a matter of time before he eliminates the forces in the South that threaten the Xie family.
By then, the lord and Xie Zhan will each control the north and the south, and neither will submit to the other.
"What are you going to do next?" Ji Wuyin asked.
Xue Xu looked at Qin Sheng and Wu Ren and said, "Let's split up."
Qin Sheng was the first to say, "I'll go hire someone outside the city."
Xue Xu nodded, "Change your face and try not to be recognized."
"rest assured."
Wu Ren: "Then I'll take care of the scholar's problem."
It's just a war of public opinion. His master and his master's master are both experts in this field. He is not bad at it after learning from them.
"Mr. Lu's speech is not easy to resolve."
"Can we start from this aspect..."
They quickly came up with a plan.
Xue Xu finally said, "Then I will go meet Young Master Gu with Erxi."
Ji Wuyin: They are indeed acting separately.
Wu Ren soon had the opportunity to show his abilities.
The two scholars approached him and said, "Manager Wu, we had originally decided to follow your caravan to Liaodong County, but now we're afraid that's no longer possible. We want to stay in the South and help our fellow villagers."
"No need to apologize, your idea is good, and I understand your choice."
The scholars were still shy, and they felt relieved when they heard Wu Ren say this.
"But I personally feel that your staying in the Southland is adding burden to the Southland, isn't it?"
"Huh?" The two scholars were stunned.
"I'm a straightforward person. If I say something unpleasant, don't take it to heart."
"No, no, Shopkeeper Wu, if you have something to say, just say it."
"I understand your desire to serve the country and the people. As scholars, we always want to do something for the people."
"But you are still young. I think taking on responsibilities too early would be like forcing things to happen, which would be detrimental to you."
"Then Manager Wu, what do you think we should do?"
"As the saying goes, if you learn the arts of civil and martial arts, you will be able to serve the emperor. I believe that only by mastering the skills can you take on greater responsibilities."
"If you stay in the South now, you might be able to help a few individuals or a few groups, but if you have great abilities, you can help the people of an entire city, a county, or even an entire state."
"Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles. Now that you're staying in the South, you can't do anything for the people there, right? Why not go out more and learn some skills that will be of great use to you?"
"Shopkeeper Wu, you are so knowledgeable."
Wu Ren smiled. He had also been studying and had read most of the books printed in Liaodong County.
"The current situation is clearly that the imperial court is running out of money and grain for disaster relief. Your presence in the Southland is actually taking up Southland's disaster relief quota. This is actually a burden to the Southland."
The two scholars were completely bewildered. It seemed like this was indeed the case. So, why not go out for a walk?
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