Chapter 232 Choice
What?
Bringing people into the city to be punished?
Seeing that Mr. Lu and his two sons were not following the chief clerk, the people in the team suddenly panicked.
Could it be that Mr. Lu and his son have been arrested?
But before anyone could react, the yamen runners came forward aggressively. This was unacceptable, and Lu You's bodyguard immediately drew his sword and charged.
Fortunately, Madam Lu was a kind-hearted woman. She saw through the situation immediately. She also knew the relationship between Magistrate Hu in the city and the Lu family. So she whispered to Guardian Geng, "Tell them to put away their swords and obey the Chief Clerk's orders!"
Guardian Geng was stunned for a moment, but when he saw that his wife was calm, he ordered the others to put away their knives as well.
When the three members of the Ding family saw the behavior of the Lu family, they probably understood that it was not a bad thing for these yamen runners to take them into the city, so they exchanged glances with each other and cooperated very well with the yamen runners.
The other people in the team didn't understand what was going on. Even if they wanted to run, they didn't have the courage to do so. The men could only look helpless and terrified, and the women and children could only cry and leave everything to God!
This is such bad luck.
There was only one person who was not afraid of death, Miao Wang, the troublemaker in the team. When he saw that the situation was not good, he immediately wanted to quietly leave his old mother and his group of brothers and sisters and run away. After all, the life and death of others had nothing to do with him, and he still wanted to live a few more years.
He still hasn't found a wife. How unfair would it be if he were beheaded?
Having made up his mind, Miao Wang wanted to roll out of the team while others were not paying attention, and blend in with the victims to try to survive.
But he just turned over when a hand grabbed his collar: "Want to run?"
Miao Wang struggled to look back: "Uncle Ding Gui, what are you doing? Let go."
"If you run away, all of us will suffer. Just follow the team and don't try anything else." Ding Gui sneered with gritted teeth. This idiot thought he was trying to harm him, but Ding Gui just wouldn't let go.
He is saving him, you know?
Didn’t you see those disaster victims who were starving like wolves and tigers? As long as Miao Wang left the team, he probably wouldn’t survive for more than three minutes.
When they were brought into the city gate by the yamen runners, the expressions on the faces of the victims who had been watching them with eager eyes changed completely.
At first, they were jealous of them and wanted to rob this team, but now, the victims all have more or less sneers on their faces, and the gloating is written all over their faces: Okay, go to hell, there are still too many people in this world who are fighting for food!
Alas, we are all in the same boat, so why make things difficult for each other?
Ding Xiaodie saw this and sighed secretly.
It seems that it is better to watch less melodramatic TV dramas, because real life will show the truest side of society!
When the last person entered the city, the gate closed again.
Hundreds of disaster victims leaning against the city wall closed their eyes again. Well, let’s get some sleep. When they fall asleep, they can dream about all kinds of food.
…
After entering the city, everyone saw the Lu family's father and son, waiting by the roadside. They were suddenly confused and couldn't even cry.
What is going on?
It was only until Mr. Lu roughly explained that this was Lord Hu's intention. Otherwise, there were too many victims outside the city, and without this plan, it would be impossible to bring them into the city.
After he finished speaking, everyone finally relaxed.
Anyway, I'm lucky to have saved my life. It's a blessing in disguise!
"Master Hu is such a good man."
"Yes, he is truly our good father and mother official."
"If he hadn't let us in, just imagine the looks on the faces of those disaster victims. My legs were shaking, afraid they would suddenly rush over, even though I was holding my child in my arms!"
"Yes, I was also very scared. The kid almost cried, and I covered his mouth with my hand."
In short, voices of thanks to Mr. Hu suddenly rose one after another.
Someone even suggested: "Master Lu, please tell me where Lord Hu is. We should go and kneel down before him and kowtow three times to thank him for his great kindness."
The Lu family, father and son, three people: "..."
Lu Chenhe stood up with a frown on his face: "Everyone, please be quiet for a moment. Father hasn't finished speaking yet. Let's listen to him before making any decisions."
That’s right, Lu Xingluo almost rolled his eyes. He wondered how many people would be willing to kowtow three times after hearing about the tax issue.
Mr. Lu coughed lightly and explained the whole story to everyone in detail. After all, there were some people in Aozigou who always found it difficult to understand the problems clearly, so he explained it in great detail.
But there are only two answers after that, let them choose.
Either agree to Lord Hu's request and stay, or open the city gate and go out on your own, leaving the team and no longer having to pay taxes.
"Anyway, that's it. Everyone, decide whether to stay or leave!"
After Mr. Lu finished speaking, he arranged for Uncle Jiu to take people to do a statistics for everyone. Those who wanted to stay or leave had to tell Uncle Jiu so that the county government could make arrangements later.
Looking out at this moment, the dozens of people in Aozigou were all dumbfounded and there was complete silence.
Then, within three seconds, there was another collective outbreak.
"Bah, what kind of a rubbish official is this? We're starving to death, and he's still trying to steal our money."
"Damn it, I just thanked him."
"I wonder what that bastard official looks like. If I see him, I'll definitely spit on him."
"Keep your voice down. We're on someone else's territory now. If anyone overhears, such corrupt officials will kill you."
"Yes, yes, let's get down to business. Are you going to stay or leave?"
"Where's your home?"
After cursing, anger, and all other emotions erupt, we will eventually return to the starting point of the problem.
Most people who consider all aspects and take their children into consideration want to stay. Those who have a good labor force at home and their children are grown up want to go out of the city to try their luck. Since they have to rely on themselves to make a living in the city, why not go out?
The world outside is so big, it's very likely that you can find a better place. But in Wo County, there is nothing but a corrupt official.
Ding Gui’s family is different.
With Xiaodie's space at home, they don't have to worry about food. In such a chaotic world, the biggest headache for them is personal safety, so they will definitely choose to stay.
However, the three members of the Ding family still couldn't bear to let those who chose to leave, so Ding Gui and Zhang Xiu went to persuade these people separately.
"We've gone through so much hardship and difficulty getting out of Aozigou, and finally made it to Wo County. Although we have to pay taxes, it's better than being insecure outside, right? Don't leave, stay and let's think of a solution together."
People actually turned around and advised him and his wife.
"This group is too big, and there are so many people who are just eating for free. If we keep following the group, how long will it take us to get out? There are no desert soldiers right now, so why not start our own group? Maybe we can live a better life on our own?"
(End of this chapter)
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