The two Jiang brothers trembled in shock, nearly pulling out their broadswords from under the bed. In the dim light of the oil lamp, it was Jiang Le who, with his sharp eyes, recognized the woman as the one from the desolate mountains, and hurriedly pressed down on his elder brother's arm, whose veins were bulging.
Ten minutes later, Liang Yu sat upright in the only chair in the room, her slender fingers lightly tapping the table.
The table was laden with food, and the two brothers ate with gusto, their mouths greasy and they looked like they wanted to swallow their tongues!
Although the food brought by Steward Wang was delicious, it was still cooked in a large pot and was not as refined and flavorful as the food brought by this woman from the wilderness!
The two brothers ate until they were full and then let out a burp. An auntie next to them brought them two more slices of bright red watermelon.
These are fruits grown in barren mountains and valleys. Because the quantity is relatively small, they are not circulated at all.
Even a group of transmigrators were very envious, but in order to complete the mission, Liang Yu decisively took out the watermelon, after all, you can't catch a wolf without risking your cub!
Outside, the cold wind howled, but inside, a warm charcoal fire burned, and the two brothers ate sweet watermelon with great relish!
"Finished eating? Shall we talk now?" Liang Yu put down her teacup and glanced over casually.
The two Jiang brothers rushed over, patting their chests and assuring us, "Just tell us what Miss Yu wants us to do!"
In any case, it's all for the sake of the barren mountains and the stability of the barren county, so they have no choice but to do their duty!
"Don't worry, this mission isn't difficult, and it definitely won't put your lives in danger," Liang Yu said calmly. "And after it's done, you'll definitely get some benefits."
"You all know that new factories will be built in Huangxian, right? These factories will not only hire workers, but also new managers."
"The foreman's salary is ten times higher than that of a regular worker, and he also receives all sorts of benefits every month. Watermelons like these are currently produced in very limited quantities on the barren mountains and are only supplied to the foremen of various factories..."
"If new benefits are offered to the barren mountain area in the future, these hardworking managers of the factory will definitely be considered first..."
The two Jiang brothers' eyes lit up. Could they really become someone like Steward Wang? They recalled Steward Wang's daily meals and how generous he was every day, buying all sorts of jewelry for his wife and daughter. They subconsciously held their breath.
How wonderful would life be if they could also become managers?
"Miss Yu, what exactly is the mission? We can set off tonight!"
The two brothers were so excited that they couldn't wait to go on that undercover mission.
“The task is very simple, all you need is your…” Liang Yu lowered his voice.
The two Jiang brothers were shocked. Could it be possible to do this?
…
Liangzhou.
Although the imperial court won the battle against the rebels, it gained no advantage whatsoever, and the entire Liangzhou was in chaos.
In order to completely drive out the rebels, the government of Liangzhou forcibly conscripted soldiers, taking away many young men with them.
What made the people suffer even more was that the rebels also needed to conscript soldiers. These people were even more unreasonable than the imperial army. They burned, killed, and looted wherever they went, committing all sorts of evil deeds, just to force the people out of their homes.
From elderly women in their sixties to innocent children, all were recruited by the rebels to expand their ranks. When they fought against the imperial court, these people would be the first "suicide squad".
Fearing being forcibly taken away by the rebels, every household in Liangzhou now keeps their doors tightly shut. Many people are unable to return to their homes and are forced to wander in this icy and snowy land, becoming a new batch of refugees.
In the dead of winter, a basin of water poured outside can freeze instantly, let alone for these poorly clothed people.
If it weren't for being forced to, who would want to leave their hometown and the place where their ancestors have lived for generations?
That's why so many refugees left Liangzhou, wanting to escape this den of dragons and tigers.
However, at this time, a group of people went against the tide and headed north.
Liang Yu stared at the frozen corpses by the roadside, her knuckles turning white from clenching her fists.
Jiang Dashan and Jiang Le, standing nearby, were filled with unease, fearing that the young woman would take out her hatred for the rebels on them. They were forced into this situation by circumstances.
"Let's go, Sister Shu will take these people away later. We need to do something more important."
Soon, Liang Yu nodded to Liang Shu, and they disappeared from the spot in the blink of an eye.
Liancheng.
The imposing General Kan Dadao was indulging in a drinking spree with a beautiful woman in his arms. Wine dripped down his thick beard, leaving dark stains on his brocade robe.
"Strategist, your plan is truly brilliant! Our army has expanded considerably, and we're sure to win next year's battles. Let those people in the imperial court see that even an ordinary person like me can rout them!"
Before the uprising, General Weiwu was not a general of Liang. He was just an unknown soldier who had retired from the battlefield. Because of his injured arm, he was looked down upon by his fellow villagers and ridiculed by the officials who came to collect grain.
The prefect and the vice-prefect of Liangzhou colluded to extort money from the people, and naturally they would not let go of the people's grain taxes.
The taxes and levies in Liangzhou were extremely heavy, and many people had almost no grain left after paying the taxes.
In order to save their lives, they raised a large knife and rose up in rebellion. They killed the officials who came to collect the grain with one blow, and together with their fellow villagers, they stormed into the government office and stole the grain.
Later, more and more people echoed this sentiment, and many joined in the fight against the imperial court.
With the support of the people, Kan Dadao simply proclaimed himself General Weiwu, thus putting himself at odds with the imperial court, which led to the current situation.
The man referred to as the strategist by the mighty general was a middle-aged man with a refined appearance. He frowned slightly, clearly dissatisfied with the current situation.
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