Qin Li didn't say anything.
Wu Xian rubbed his fingers.
Question: "Probably, maybe...Qin Qing, do you think there is such a possibility that he has turned from evil to good?"
Qin Li: "..."
Wu Xian said that he really couldn't hack Shen Tang.
"Ask yourself, if the person who suffered heavy losses due to the epidemic was Shen Youli, and I had a cure for controlling the epidemic, do you think I would lend a helping hand?" Wu Xian carried the burden of being a polite corporal and a chivalrous gentleman, but He does not hesitate to be imperfect in front of his confidants, because he knows that what is false will always be false, and no one can pretend to be false for a lifetime.
Especially in front of smart people.
The more perfect his disguise is at ordinary times, the easier it is for him to be rejected when his true face is revealed at critical moments, and the alienation will be faster and more complete.
Wu Xian doesn't need to be perfect in front of Qin Li.
"I can't," he said frankly.
Qin Li said in silence: "I will watch Shen Youli being dragged down. Perhaps thinking of the old alliance, I am willing to help the other party when they are at the end of their rope and desperate, and exchange for a flawless reputation at the minimum price..."
Qin Li couldn't sit still. .
"Lord, you..."
Wu Xian raised his hand to signal him to stop talking, and smiled casually: "If you can't compare, you can't compare. There's nothing I can't admit. It turns out that I judge a gentleman's belly with a villain's heart, and I also made it difficult for Shen Youli to make things difficult for her many times. And I chose to put things aside..."
He regretted that the sickle used to cut leeks was too sharp.
Is Shen·Liao·Tang in pain?
Qin Li, as Qi Shan's biggest fan, could not accept the reality, but the reality was placed in front of him, with irrefutable evidence. Perhaps - Qin Li was shaken for a moment - the lord really guessed it right, and he became a good person in his evil plan?
No no no!
It's easy to change the country, but it's hard to change the nature!
So many bloody examples throughout the ages!
"When the epidemic is completely gone, prepare a generous gift for Brother Shen. In these troubled times, the two families need to move around more and help each other to gain a foothold in the world." Wu Xian tested Qin Li's tone, but Qin Li did not "beat the mandarin ducks" Or clinging to evil plans.
So, Wu Xian was satisfied.
Qin Li, as the biggest obstacle to the close relationship between the two families, had no objection. This alliance was confirmed. But, who will be the middleman between the two families? Wu Xian thought of Zhao Feng. Since Zhao Feng was still in Heyin to return favors, he would not bother the two masters.
Now, Wu Xian was not in a hurry to recall Zhao Feng.
Let him stay.
Let’s talk about it if Tianhai is short of people.
If Qin Li could hear Wu Xian's thoughts, he would probably make the Three Corpse Gods furious - this prodigal son!
Although Wu Xian lacks nothing but strong and courageous warriors. He still has five people who can fight like Zhao Dayi, but talents are always raised in other people's nests. Wu Xian is not afraid of being seduced by Zhao Feng or Shen Youli?
Wu Xian is still in the mood to joke, but Gu Ren is not so relaxed - various epidemic prevention measures have also had a certain impact on his good reputation - he is famous for his "benevolence", and people from all over the country know that he is a lighthearted person. A good man with good fortune and pity for the poor, but not only the corpses are burned, but the corpses buried in the soil are also dug out and burned. This move is really appalling!
Where is the benevolence and righteousness of this gentleman?
They are clearly cruel thugs!
Except for Gu Ren's twelve sworn brothers, everyone else looked at him with a little fear. As the epidemic was under control, the matter spread to the ears of Gu Ren's father-in-law and his wife, as if it had wings. This father-in-law is as old as his son-in-law.
Regardless of the fact that the epidemic area has not yet been lifted, they went straight to the door.
As Gu Ren's father-in-law, his soldiers did not dare to be too tough, and finally asked Chao Lian to take the lead and welcome him in.
"Why is the old lady here? It's dangerous here."
"If I don't come, I don't know how long I will be deceived by you!" The father-in-law said in a bad tone, which made Gu Ren confused.
"Why did the old woman say this?"
Although the two are Weng's son-in-law, they have also been close friends before and talked about everything.
How did this pure friendship turn sour?
It’s a long story. One day, my father-in-law lamented that his youngest daughter had a bad temper. He didn’t like any of the young talents introduced by Ice Man, and insisted on marrying the best man in the world... He said he was "the best man in the world." ”, in fact, he just fell in love with Gu Ren.
At that time, Gu Ren became a widower for the second time and had been a widow for two years. His father-in-law admired Gu Ren's conduct as a person and couldn't help but want to marry his little daughter to him.
The two families are getting closer, and the daughter can get her wish.
Best of both worlds!
However, this strange father-in-law did not tell Gu Ren directly. Instead, he took a roundabout way and found Gu Ren's former father-in-law and his former father-in-law. They came forward to talk about the marriage and promised not to treat Gu Ren's children badly. .
In short, Gu Ren's third marriage was settled.
The day before yesterday, my friend who was having a good time drinking and talking was promoted to a father.
Gu Ren: [……]
At this moment, the third father-in-law was spraying his son-in-law.
He asked angrily about digging people's graves and burning their bodies.
Gu Ren did not hide anything and confessed the cause and effect.
Sanyue Zhang frowned: "Even so, this move is really against the harmony of heaven and is extremely detrimental to you! So what do you do according to Shen Youli's instructions? How do you know that this person has no harm to you? Even if he is For the sake of the common people, we should be flexible."
Seeing that Gu Ren was emaciated for several times, his third wife-in-law took pity on his son-in-law and did not speak too harshly, but the meaning must be conveyed properly! To prevent my son-in-law from being sold and having to count the money for him! How can a person who is poor and useless still be able to gain a foothold in Heyin, and call him a snow-white, plump, innocent and cute rabbit?
Who believes it!
Has Shen Youli ever exhumed or burned corpses?
Have you ever encouraged others to do it?
Gu Ren: "...Brother Shen has really done it."
Sanyue Zhang choked.
Changing the subject: "What about your reputation?"
Gu Ren was not too relieved about this. He just said quietly: "I, Gu Ziyi, did not rely on false reputation to gain a foothold in Shangnan. A good reputation is the icing on the cake. How much can it hurt me if I have a bad reputation?" I have a clear conscience!"
He truly cherishes feathers.
But he's not so sick that he doesn't know right from wrong.
Shen Youli can regard the people who are not under his rule as important and treat each other honestly, can't he, Gu Ziyi, do the same? It is his duty to protect the common people under his rule. He didn't take the mere name-calling to heart.
Furthermore——
"My lord, it's not a good thing to have a good reputation."
Sanyue Zhang was puzzled: "Isn't it a good thing?"
Gu Ren twitched the corners of his lips and curled his lips with a sneer: "In the past, I was too gentle, which made people mistakenly think that Gu Ziyi was a soft and good old man who could be bullied! Anyone can step on me! In the current epidemic, no one will touch me. Take it seriously!"
Sanyue Zhang didn't know where Gu Ren's anger came from.
Gu Ren said: "Young lady, you might as well think about it. The epidemic area has not yet been lifted. How did this news reach your ears?"
The style of his rule was tolerant and moderate.
As long as things don't touch principles, big things are usually reduced to trivial matters. Of course, not many people offended him. Gu Ren had his own way of controlling his subordinates, and he never made any mistakes. However, this epidemic has sounded the alarm for him.
Should he change his style appropriately?
When there are few people, there is no harm in being in charge like this.
But as there are more and more people, more and more voices are heard, and if we continue to follow the same old path, sooner or later there will be chaos.
Not everyone in Shangnan could get used to Gu Ziyi. Most people think that he is easy to bully, and they take advantage of this epidemic to occupy his entire mind and stir up trouble everywhere. They are jumping around like this, if Gu Ren doesn't do something...
Aren't you letting down others' good intentions?
Sanyue Zhang calmed down and thought carefully.
He was not as knowledgeable as his elder father-in-law or as shrewd as his second father-in-law, but as a wealthy gentry in Shangnan, he was also a veteran of the vanity fair, and he quickly figured out what was going on. I also heard that Gu Rensheng was determined to kill chickens to scare monkeys, so I naturally supported him.
San Yue's father-in-law came in a hurry and was also worried.
Since Gu Ren has a plan, he won't do anything.
He just relayed a few words of advice to his daughter, sent a few carts of supplements, and asked Gu Ren to take care of himself.
I feel sorry for him as he squats in the epidemic area all day long.
Gu Ren saw San Yuezhang away, his face suddenly turned cold.
But this coldness is not directed at anyone, but because news of the epidemic area has spread, which means that some people ignore the epidemic prevention orders and openly come into close contact with the outside world. Once the disease spreads along this route, who can afford it? This person must be caught!
Gu Ren changed from his usual gentleness and resorted to thunderous methods.
Suppress the large number of people who are not firm in their stance.
This further strengthens its position.
It's already the twenties when the epidemic area is unblocked, and the weather is getting hotter.
When the soldiers removed the wooden barriers and fences, the people in the affected areas who had survived the disaster burst into tears with joy.
Seeing this, Gu Ren felt heavy.
Although Shen Tang's epidemic prevention strategies were provided in a timely manner and Gu Ren's work was 100% complete, there were still patients who could not be saved and lost their lives, and nearly 60% of the population in the affected area was lost. He had no choice but to move slaves from elsewhere to prevent the place from being completely abandoned.
Is this the end of the matter?
Haha, no.
Whether it is Gu Ren, Shen Tang, or Wu Xian, they are all thinking about one thing - where did the disease Gu come from?
There is luck on Ha Yin's side.
It should not be deliberately targeting Shen Tang.
But what about Wu Xian and Gu Ren?
There was no precedent for epidemics under their rule.
Even if it does, the symptoms are different from this time.
It is not a source of disease 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 a target of suspicion at this time, so he asked: "Zhang He?"
"He is the most suspect."
Gu Ren and Zhang He have a conflict of interests.
It makes sense that Zhang He was ruthless because of this.
Sixth Brother: "Even if it's really Zhang Yongqing, my eldest brother can't seek justice from him, at least not now."
Although this epidemic only killed hundreds of people, most of whom were old and weak, and could not even be considered injured compared to the entire population of Upper South, a lot of money was spent to control the epidemic, and spring plowing was also Delayed indirectly.
Not to mention sending troops to Zhang He.
"...The most suspicious thing doesn't mean that he is the real culprit. Before there is irrefutable evidence, brother should not rush to make enemies."
"I know. Let's write this down for now."
Gu Ren thought so.
Wu Xian's attitude is similar.
If it was Zhang He who did it, he wouldn't be stupid enough to fight alone. Naturally, Wu, Shen, and Gu would join forces to slam Zhang He's head! One-on-one is not popular these days, but bullying the minority is popular.
Killing indiscriminately!
Only Shen Tang acted unreasonably.
She chose to call directly and ask for an explanation.
Emmm…
Simply put, she was on a business trip.
