Qin Li didn't say anything.
Wu Xian rubbed his fingers.
Question: "Maybe, maybe... Qin Qing, do you think there is a possibility that he has changed his ways?"
Qin Li: “…”
Wu Xian said that he really couldn't discredit Shen Tang.
“Ask yourself, if the person who suffered heavy losses due to the epidemic was Shen Youli, and I had a good recipe to control the epidemic, do you think I would lend a helping hand?” Wu Xian pretended to be courteous and chivalrous to the outside world, but he did not hesitate to show his imperfect side in front of his confidants, because he knew that what was false would always be false, and no one could pretend forever.
Especially in front of smart people.
The more perfect his disguise is in normal times, the more likely he is to be disliked when his true face is revealed at the critical moment, and the faster and more thoroughly he will be alienated.
Wu Xian doesn't need to be perfect in front of Qin Li.
He confessed: "I can't."
Qin Li said in silence: "I will watch Shen Youli being dragged down, and perhaps, thinking of the old friendship between us, I will be willing to lend a hand when she is at her wit's end, in exchange for a flawless reputation at the lowest cost..."
Qin Li couldn't sit still anymore.
"My Lord, you..."
Wu Xian raised his hand to signal him not to speak, and smiled casually: "If you can't compare, then you can't compare. There is nothing you can't admit. It turns out that I was judging others by my own standards, and it's embarrassing for Shen Youli to choose to keep quiet after being harassed many times..."
He regretted that the sickle he used to cut the leeks was too sharp.
Shen Jiucai Tang must be in pain, right
As Qishan's biggest hater, Qin Li couldn't accept the reality, but the reality was right in front of him, and the evidence was as strong as a mountain. Perhaps - Qin Li's heart was shaken for a moment - the master had really guessed it, and the evil plot had turned him into a good man
No no no!
It is easy to change the country but difficult to change one’s nature!
There are so many bloody examples throughout history!
"Wait until the epidemic is completely gone, and prepare generous gifts for Brother Shen. In these troubled times, our two families should visit each other more often and help each other so that we can survive in the world." Wu Xian tried to test Qin Li's attitude, and Qin Li did not "break up the couple" or persist in his evil plan.
So Wu Xian was satisfied.
Qin Li, the biggest obstacle to the closeness between the two families, had no objection. This alliance was a foregone conclusion. However, who would be the middleman between the two families? Wu Xian thought of Zhao Feng. Zhao Feng was still repaying his favor in He Yin, so he didn't bother two masters with one thing.
Now, Wu Xian was no longer in a hurry to recall Zhao Feng.
Let him stay.
We’ll talk about it when Tianhai is short of people.
If Qin Li could hear Wu Xian's inner voice, he would probably be so angry that the three corpse gods would jump into a rage - this prodigal son!
Although Wu Xian has all the powerful and brave warriors under his command, he still has five warriors like Zhao Dayi who are good at fighting, but the talents are always kept in other people's nests. Isn't Wu Xian afraid that Zhao Feng will be seduced away by Shen Youli
While Wu Xian was still in the mood to joke, Gu Ren was not so relaxed - the various epidemic prevention measures also had a certain impact on his good reputation - he was famous for his "benevolence", and the common people in the surrounding area knew that he was a kind-hearted man who was generous and sympathetic to the poor and the suffering. But not only did he burn the corpses, he also dug up the bodies buried in the ground and burned them. This was truly appalling!
How can this be called a benevolent and righteous gentleman
Clearly a brutal thug!
Except for Gu Ren's twelve brothers, everyone else looked at him with a little fear. As the epidemic was brought under control, the news spread like wildfire to Gu Ren's father-in-law and wife. The father-in-law was about the same age as his son-in-law.
Regardless of the fact that the epidemic area had not yet been unsealed, they went straight to the door.
As Gu Ren's father-in-law, the soldiers did not dare to be too forceful. Finally, they asked Chao Lian to take charge and welcome him in.
"Why are you here? It's dangerous here."
"If I hadn't come, I wouldn't know how long I would have been deceived by you!" The father-in-law spoke in an unfriendly tone, leaving Gu Ren confused.
"Why do you say that?" Although they are father-in-law and son-in-law, they were also close friends who could talk about anything.
How did this pure friendship turn sour
It’s a long story. One day, the father-in-law lamented that his little daughter had a bad temper. She didn’t like any of the young talents introduced by Bingren, and insisted on marrying the best man in the world... When he said “the best man in the world”, he actually meant Gu Ren.
It happened that Gu Ren became a widower for the second time at that time and had been a widow for two years. His father-in-law admired Gu Ren's way of dealing with people and was so fond of him that he couldn't help but think of marrying his youngest daughter to him.
The two families became closer and the daughter could get what she wished for.
The best of both worlds!
However, this strange father-in-law did not tell Gu Ren directly, but took a roundabout way and found Gu Ren's ex-father-in-law and ex-ex-father-in-law, and asked them to come forward to negotiate the marriage and promise that Gu Ren's children would not be treated unfairly.
In short, Gu Ren’s third marriage was settled.
The friend who was drinking and chatting happily with me the day before yesterday has been promoted to the father generation.
Gu Ren: …
At this moment, the third father-in-law was scolding his son-in-law.
He angrily asked about the digging of graves and burning of corpses.
Gu Ren did not hide anything and confessed the whole cause and effect.
The third father-in-law frowned, "Even if that's the case, this move is indeed against the will of heaven and is extremely disadvantageous to you! Then just do what Shen Youli says? How do you know that this person doesn't want to harm you? Even if it's for the sake of the common people, you should be flexible."
Seeing that Gu Ren had lost a lot of weight, his father-in-law felt sorry for his son-in-law and didn't say anything too harsh, but he wanted to convey the meaning! Otherwise, his son-in-law would be sold and still count the money for others!
How could a poor and penniless rabbit stand firm in He Yin's area? How could he be called a snow-white, plump, simple and cute rabbit
Who would believe that!
Has Shen Youli ever dug up or burned corpses
Have you never encouraged others to do something
Gu Ren: "...Brother Shen really did it."
The third father-in-law choked.
Changing the subject: "What about your reputation?"
Gu Ren didn't take it too seriously. He just said calmly, "I, Gu Ziyi, didn't rely on false reputation to gain a foothold in Shangnan. A good reputation is icing on the cake. A bad reputation, how much can it harm me? I have a clear conscience about this matter!"
It is true that he values his reputation.
But it's not so pathological as to not be able to distinguish right from wrong.
Shen Youli could regard the common people who were not under his rule as important and treat them honestly, so couldn't Gu Ziyi do the same? Protecting the common people under his rule was his duty.
He didn't take the insult seriously.
Furthermore—
"Old man, having too good a reputation is not a good thing."
The third father-in-law was puzzled: "Isn't it a good thing?"
Gu Ren pulled the corner of his mouth and sneered.
"I was too gentle in the past, so people mistakenly thought that Gu Ziyi was a soft and easy-going person who could be bullied! Anyone could step on him! In the face of the epidemic, they didn't take me seriously at all!"
The third father-in-law didn't know where Gu Ren's anger came from.
Gu Ren said: "You might as well think about it. The epidemic area has not been unsealed yet. How did this news reach your ears?"
His ruling style is relatively lenient.
As long as it does not touch the principle, it is generally possible to make a big deal out of a small matter. Of course, not many people are offended. Gu Ren has his own way of controlling his subordinates, and he has never made any mistakes. However, this epidemic has sounded the alarm for him.
Should he change his style appropriately
When there are few people, it’s okay to do this.
But as more and more people come and their voices become more numerous, if we continue to follow the old ways, chaos will sooner or later break out.
In Shangnan, not everyone is accustomed to Gu Ziyi. Many people think he is easy to bully, and take advantage of the epidemic that has occupied his mind to stir up trouble everywhere. If Gu Ren doesn't do something when they are so active...
Wouldn't that be a waste of their kindness
The third father-in-law calmed down and thought about it carefully.
He was not as erudite as his eldest father-in-law, nor as shrewd as his second father-in-law, but as a wealthy man in Shangnan, he was also a seasoned veteran in the world of fame and fortune, and he soon figured out the trick. He also heard Gu Rensheng's determination to kill the chicken to scare the monkey, so he naturally supported him.
The third father-in-law hurried over and was also worried.
Since Gu Ren had a plan, he didn't interfere.
He just helped his daughter to convey a few words of advice, sent a few carts of supplements, and asked Gu Ren to take good care of himself.
He has to stay in the epidemic area all day long. I feel sorry for him.
Gu Ren sent his three fathers-in-law away and his face suddenly turned cold.
But this coldness is not directed at anyone, but because the news of the epidemic area has been spread, which means that someone has ignored the epidemic prevention orders and openly had close contact with the outside world. If the epidemic spreads through this, who will bear the consequences? This person must be caught!
Gu Ren changed from his usual gentle self to a ruthless one.
To calm down the large number of people who are not firm in their stance.
The position becomes more consolidated.
It was twenty days later when the epidemic area was lifted and the weather was getting hotter.
When the soldiers removed the wooden barricades and fences, the common people in the epidemic area who had survived the disaster cried for joy with tears of joy streaming down their cheeks.
Gu Ren felt heavy-hearted when he saw this.
Although Shen Tang's epidemic prevention strategy was given in time and Gu Ren copied it 100%, there were still patients who could not be saved and lost their lives, and the population in the epidemic area was reduced by nearly 60%. He had no choice but to move slaves from other places to prevent this place from being completely abandoned.
Is this the end of it
Haha, no.
Whether it is Gu Ren, Shen Tang or Wu Xian, they are all worried about one thing - where did the epidemic insect come from
There was an element of luck on Ha Yin's side.
It shouldn't be deliberately targeting Shen Tang.
But what about Wu Xian and Gu Ren
There had been no previous cases of epidemics under their rule.
Even if there is, the symptoms are different from this time.
It is not a source of epidemic at all.
Gu Ren asked his sixth brother, "Guess who did it?"
The Sixth Brother naturally didn't know, but he knew that Gu Ren had already suspected the target, so he asked: "Zhang He?"
"He is the most suspicious."
There is a conflict of interest between Gu Ren and Zhang He.
It makes sense why Zhang He acted so ruthlessly.
Sixth brother: "Even if it is really Zhang Yongqing, I can't ask for justice from him, at least not now."
Although the epidemic only claimed the lives of hundreds of people, most of whom were the elderly and weak, and compared with the entire population of Shangnan, they did not even cause serious injuries, but a lot of money was spent to control the epidemic, and spring ploughing was indirectly delayed.
There were a lot of messes that needed to be dealt with, so there was no time to attack Zhang He.
"… Being the biggest suspect doesn't mean he is the real murderer. Before there is solid evidence, it's not advisable for Big Brother to rashly make enemies."
"I know. I'll keep this in mind for now."
Gu Ren thought so.
Wu Xian's attitude was similar.
If it was Zhang He, he wouldn't be stupid enough to fight alone. Naturally, Wu, Shen, and Gu would team up to dunk Zhang He's head! These days, one-on-one is not popular, but using the majority to bully the minority is popular.
Haha, killing indiscriminately!
Only Shen Tang didn't play by the rules.
She chose to go directly to the door to ask for an explanation.
Emmm…
Simply put, she was on a business trip.
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