"Don't forget how many people have changed in power in Guanzhong over the years. In the first year of the Republic of China alone, there were changes of power every three days.
Those days were really hard. There were wars and fights every day, and it was us common people who suffered.
Just last year, I heard about supervision and the provincial governor system being abolished, and I forgot what the leader was called.
There was a Weihua Uprising this year, and General Liu was in power for a while, and General Feng was in power for a while.
My old Feng family's huge business was lost to these mere bandits. It was not a natural disaster, it was just these soldiers who became officials.
Every time you come to my old Feng's house, you have to peel off your skin.
I don’t know if the Feng family’s huge foundation can be preserved in this year of disaster. "
Master Feng was filled with deep emotion as he spoke.
He is not young, he is over sixty years old, which is considered a long life.
He had five sons and one daughter. The eldest and second child were killed by the soldiers when they were giving money to the passing troops and asking for food and money.
The third child died in infancy, and the fourth child just barely died in the woman's belly. Now he has become inhumane and needs medicine every day.
Only Lao Wu was somewhat promising. He went to a new-style school when he was young. He originally wanted to join the army, but he pulled him back.
He had never been there and didn't understand how cruel the battlefield was, but he was counting on this son to inherit the legacy.
It's just that although the younger son is smart, he always opposes him and has no interest in running the family business.
So now Mr. Feng is very worried.
"By the way, I heard that there is a very powerful character among these victims?"
Master Feng's words made Manager Liu stunned.
I secretly scolded my subordinates for being ignorant and reporting everything to the old man, but I still smiled and said, "Master, this is a bastard who doesn't know the heights of the world. He doesn't even have hair, yet he dares to say arrogant things."
"Oh~ forget it, sir, I'm just asking casually, don't take it to heart. Okay, you can go down and be responsible for the precautions these days and nights, and don't let thieves take advantage of the loophole."
Master Feng's face didn't change much when he heard this. He just nodded lightly and waved his hand indifferently.
Manager Liu nodded repeatedly, saluted, and then bowed and left.
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At nightfall, Zhao Ming was lying on the Datong bunk, but he still hugged his broken knife and did not fall asleep. It was not because of the series of snoring sounds around him.
It was difficult for him to fall asleep in a strange place, a habit he had developed during his time on the run.
Glancing at Tao Yan, who was lying next to him, he saw that this woman was not asleep either.
Even though she had closed her eyes tightly, Zhao Ming could easily tell through the other person's tense muscles that the other person was not asleep.
This woman seemed to be afraid of contact with other people, so she just lay on her side close to Zhao Ming.
The area where each person can lie down in this kind of Datongbu is already small, and the woman is wearing relatively thick clothes, so even if she is sweating in the heat, she still does not relax.
Zhao Ming knew that this might be some kind of suspension bridge effect.
He understands the ways of the world, but he doesn't know much about men and women, as long as this woman doesn't get in the way at critical moments.
He always felt that Zhuangzi was not safe.
"Is it because I have been mentally stressed for a long time?"
Zhao Ming sighed deeply in his heart. He knew very well that being so nervous every day would cause great harm to his body in the long run.
Suddenly her ears twitched, and when she moved her eyes, she noticed that someone seemed to be walking past the window.
Not only that, but several figures walked past immediately. The sound of these people stepping on them was extremely subtle, and it would be difficult to detect it if Zhao Ming hadn't been so nervous.
Tao Yan also opened her eyes, and she seemed to hear something.
Just as she was about to say something, the man in front of her silently shook his head at her.
Immediately afterwards, Zhao Ming got out of bed quietly and walked to the window without wearing shoes.
Put your finger in your mouth, wet it, and immediately poke the paper window.
After the paper is stained with water, it becomes soft and will not make any sound when punctured.
Zhao Ming couldn't help but frown as he poked his eyes out and glanced around along the hole.
Very strange!
It stands to reason that if such a large village is facing the threat of strongmen, it must arrange for patrols every night, but looking at it now, it is pitch black outside, with only a little moonlight shining, and not a single torch.
On the contrary, if you are close to the window, you can hear some voices of men and women conferring. This is normal. With so many people, men and women crowded together and doing nothing all day long, it is inevitable that some unsightly things will happen.
"Isn't it true that Fengjiazhuang doesn't have the habit of standing guard on weekdays? Or is it still reluctant to use oil?"
Zhao Ming felt something was wrong, and the bad premonition became stronger.
After thinking about it, Zhao Ming wanted to open the door to check the situation, but when he realized that he hadn't taken the knife yet, he turned back to get it.
Just as he was about to leave, a white hand grabbed the corner of his clothes.
Tao Yan was looking at him eagerly, as if Zhao Ming was her only spiritual support.
But when Zhao Ming frowned, Tao Yan shrank back.
But his eyes were still staring at Zhao Ming until Zhao Ming disappeared into the night.
——
At this time, a room was brightly lit, and a group of shirtless men were drinking and punching, and someone was playing dice next to them.
That hearty laughter, accompanied by dirty words, kept coming from these people's mouths.
"Haha! Boss, you lost again. I'm willing to admit defeat. Drink! Drink!"
"It's your turn, boss. You can't always let the brothers drink, right?"
Hearing this, Chang Wei was also generous. He picked up the wine bowl on the table and his Adam's apple surged, and he drank it all in one gulp.
Snapped!
"Damn it, come again!" Chang Wei put down his wine cup and refused to admit defeat.
Bang! ~
At this moment, there was a clang at the door, and everyone was startled and turned their heads.
They can be considered lazy. If the manager or Mr. Feng sees it, they will be scolded and their wages will be deducted.
Everyone was stunned when they saw the person standing quietly at the door.
Some people didn't know the man at all, but a few did.
"Brother Zhao? You don't sleep at night..."
Seeing the person coming, Chang Wei stood up and felt a little suspicious.
He still has a good impression of this Brother Zhao. Although this man looks cold, he also knows that most capable people are ruthless and don't say much.
"There is no need to patrol in Zhuangzi?"
Zhao Ming just talked to himself.
"Inspection? Of course, there are nearly a hundred people in this nursing home. On weekdays, everyone is guaranteed to have thirty or forty people taking turns to patrol." Chang Wei was a little confused.
"Then look at it, why is there no fire outside?"
"Um?"
Hearing this, Chang Wei was startled, and after a moment's hesitation, he walked towards the door. At this glance, he was breaking out in a cold sweat.
"Boss, don't pay attention to this kid. Who is he? We still drink from us. Didn't that kid Wang Lao Er take his brothers on patrol?"
A drunk brother stretched out his hand to drag Chang Wei back.
Snapped!
"Drink! Drink! Drink to death!"
After a slap in the face, Chang Wei immediately shouted angrily.
"Let's go! Take your business with you and go up to the wall and take a look. Didn't this Wang Laoer drink too much and fell in the horse's urine?"
Cursing, Chang Wei felt bad in his heart, so he picked up the knife in the corner and started walking out.
