"We don't have to think about the harvest in the south this year. If we can get through this year, it'll be considered a win. "
Qin Yining nodded. "In this kind of weather, we can't force anything. If it doesn't work, why don't we give up on the farms for now and move to the hills instead? I once heard people say that there are many terraced fields in the southwest. Why don't we learn from them?"
Master Zhong thought about it and said, "That's good too. It's better to find a piece of land to plant than to starve to death in a swamp."
"That's right. There are many people in Huichuan County who are in the same situation. They guard their family's fertile land and refuse to leave. If it's a good year, there's nothing wrong with that. But this year, there's a great flood. Rather than guarding the land, it's better to be more flexible. Who knows, it might even give the whole family a chance to live. "
"How many people can be so flexible?" Master Zhong shook his head.
He dealt with the people below all year round. Most of them only wanted to do what they were doing, cultivate the land in their hands, and be satisfied as long as they paid the rent and had some left. But very few people knew how to be flexible and make use of the resources in their hands.
Qin Yining pursed his lips and thought about it. He said, "I'll go back and discuss it with Wang Ye. We'll try our best to spread this idea. Let more people go to the hillsides to cultivate terraced fields. It's better than guarding a large swamp. "
Master Zhong smiled. "Wang Ye will definitely be happy to hear this. I think Wang Ye is worried about the country and the people. He's also worried that the people will starve in the end."
"That's right. It's better to focus on what we can do now rather than hope for food from afar. God has given us such a long period of rain. There will definitely be a flood this year. I just hope that we can seize the time now and get some food to satisfy our hunger. "
Pang Xiao naturally supported Qin Yining's idea. Qin Yining's tenant farmers and workers naturally followed her orders. But the ordinary people were unwilling to leave their land. They held onto the hope that the rain would pass and the sky would clear up.
When the first batch of food from the Four-Way Ship was about to run out, Qin Yining told Manager Yin to stop selling food. It was getting more and more difficult to transport food. In the future, they wouldn't have any affordable food to use. They had to keep a small portion for themselves to eat.
As for the other grain stores in the city, they were once again making a ruckus. Those that still had grain in stock naturally took it out and increased the price by several times.
Right now, Pang Xiao couldn't care less. The search in the city finally came to an end after several days of fruitless results. Even though the heavens weren't on his side, he couldn't just leave the treasure behind.
"Wang Ye, the Princess Consort's idea was very good. Think of a way to leak the news that the treasure is in the stone factory to Zhong Yibo and let Zhong Yibo take the lead. " Xie Yue said, "It's raining heavily now, so there's no way to start construction. Zhong Yibo and we are both keeping an eye on the stone factory. If you take action, you'll be in a passive position. You still have to think about how to avoid Zhong Yibo's eyes. Why don't you let Zhong Yibo worry about this?"
Pang Xiao nodded and said, "Yes, I also know that Sister Yi's idea is good. But we have to think of a way to gain Lu Heng's trust. "
Xu Weizhi muttered, "Zhong Yibo is cunning and suspicious. If the people around us act, they will definitely reveal flaws. We have to carefully consider the people who will leak the news."
Pang Xiao nodded.
Xie Yue said bluntly, "Actually, the plan that the Princess Consort said at the beginning was very good. If those people from the Qingtian Alliance were still alive, it would be best to use them to send the news. It's a pity that they have bad intentions towards the Princess Consort. Wang Ye can't tolerate them. "
Pang Xiao smiled bitterly, "How could I not know that they are the best people to lure Lu Heng into the trap? It's just that they want to harm Sister Yi, and Sister Yi often travels outside. No matter how many people I arrange, I can't be at ease. You can be a thief for a thousand days, but how can you guard against a thief for a thousand days? That's why I was so anxious to eliminate that group of people, just to get rid of all future troubles. I didn't expect that man proposes but God disposes. In the end, there were still two fish that escaped the net. "
"This old man understands Wang Ye's plan. Right now, I can only ask the Princess Consort to be more careful when she goes out. But it's fine if Wang Ye arranges a few more guards. Those two definitely won't be able to leave the city gates. They might be like two mice in the city, hiding in some dark corner and trembling. They won't dare to come out and seek death. "
Pang Xiao nodded and said, "I will be more careful. But I still have to think about the person who will leak the news to Lu Heng. "
Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi also fell into deep thought.
Right now was the best time to deal with the matter of the treasure. If they missed it, it would be a pity for Qin Yining's efforts to reach Huichuan County first. Moreover, they knew the approximate location of the treasure, but they couldn't make a move. How could they not be anxious in such a situation? Regardless of whether they could get the treasure in the end, they had to try their best.
The room fell into a long silence. Everyone was racking their brains to think of a solution. Xu Weizhi suddenly said, "Wang Ye, this old man has an idea."
"Mr. Xu, please speak."
Pang Xiao and Xie Yue both looked at Xu Weizhi.
Xu Weizhi said, "Why don't this old man pretend to have a falling out with Wang Ye and go to Zhong Yibo to surrender? The news of the treasure can be used as a bargaining chip for this old man to surrender. I think with Zhong Yibo's cautiousness, he will definitely put me under guard temporarily. He will further verify my words. Once my words are verified, our matter will be settled. When the time comes, Wang Ye can think of a way to save me. "
Upon hearing this, Pang Xiao slowly shook his head, "No. This method won't work. Lu Heng is very suspicious. You are my most capable strategist. Even if you say a lot of things, he will still suspect you. Moreover, he is very vicious and merciless. These days, you can see how he treats the servants in his residence. In his eyes, human lives are like grass. He would rather kill a thousand innocent people than let a single one go. If you go, you will be like a lamb in a tiger's den. "
However, Xie Yue said, "Wang Ye, this old man thinks that Brother Xu's method will work."
Xu Weizhi smiled, "Wang Ye, Brother Xie is the best at judging. If he says it will work, then I know that my method will work."
Pang Xiao shook his head, "Don't think about taking the risk. Don't say that it doesn't matter if you lose your life for the treasure. Although I want the treasure, I don't want it to the point of losing my mind. The two of you should give up on this idea as soon as possible. "
"But what other methods do we have now?"
Xie Yue thought for a moment, "Wang Ye, this method is feasible."
Pang Xiao still shook his head, "Whether it is Mr. Xie or Mr. Xu, both of you have been by This King's side for so many years. Both of you have sacrificed a lot to help This King. This King cannot let you risk your lives. This method won't work. "
Xie Yue and Xu Weizhi were both moved and sighed, "Wang Ye is too kind. Sigh. "
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