Great Sui Storyteller

Chapter 497 496. After the disaster, stability is above all else

The night passed.

When the sun rose as usual, the Taoist, who dare not say that he had recovered to the original state, but at least he had regained some or all of his spiritual thoughts, walked out of the bedroom.

He is a little hungry.

Would love to eat something.

But as soon as he went out, he saw Xiao Cui, who was dozing off on the steps of the door.

I don't know how long the innocent baby has been guarding here.

He was taken aback for a moment, and then hurriedly shouted:

"Cui Lay, Cui Lay~"

"……what?"

Cui Caiwei looked up in a daze, and when she saw Li Zhen, she didn't react at first, but after blinking, her thoughts returned, and she jumped up all of a sudden:
"Daozhang! You're awake!"

"Ah."

Li Zhen nodded and asked:

"Where is the monk?"

"This house."

Little Cui Nvxia pointed to the room next to her, and Li Zhen nodded and walked over immediately.

Pushing open the door, he smelled a scent of medicine first, then turned his head to look, and saw Xuanzang sitting like an old monk in meditation.

The other party didn't know about his arrival at all, and continued to maintain a meditation posture to enter the meditation, isolating everything.

At this time, Xiao Cui's voice sounded:

"Master Xuanzang woke up an hour ago. Daoist Sun rushed back and checked it out. He took the medicine and put the master into meditation. Before leaving, the Taoist said that the master would not be able to wake up for at least three days. When he woke up After that, you have to eat the elixir he refined immediately, and after digesting the medicine for seven days, you will be able to replenish the original source, and maybe... maybe it will be a blessing in disguise."

Hearing this, Li Zhen felt relieved.

Sure enough... It's great to meet Lord Yao this time.

but……

"Where did Daoist Sun go?"

"Rescue people in the mining area. There were too many miners, and some of them were seriously injured and couldn't run around. The Taoist priest asked us to set up tents overnight, left Dan Fang, and directed the doctor to cook the medicine. He went there by himself. In front of the ground fire pool, it is said that some arrangements should be made to prevent the spread of fire poison."

"..."

Hearing this, Li Zhen thought for a while and said:
"I'll wash my face, let's help Daoist Sun."

"……what?"

Little Cui Xia was obviously a little stunned, but Li Zhen didn't say much. After arriving at the well, a golden light flashed, and the water in the "golden basin" rose up.

After washing his face and hair, he realized that... the clothes on his body had been changed.

But this must not be changed by Xiao Cui.

Not suitable.

So I didn't care about it. After washing the inside and outside, I said to Xiao Cui Nvxia:
"Let's go."

……

Lady Cui must be privileged.

After going out, the guards greeted them, and after casually ordering to prepare fast horses, in less than a hundred breaths, two fast horses had arrived.

Today's Yuqiang City no longer has the peace and tranquility of yesterday, the streets are closed, and no pedestrians are seen.

There are still soldiers patrolling all around. Obviously, martial law should have been enforced.

All of a sudden, Li Zhenkong's stomach disappeared.

No way, bear with it.

All the way to the gate of the city, as expected, the gate was closed.

But after seeing the two of them, the officer on the city wall immediately asked them to open the door without even saying anything.

The city gate was opened, and after Li Zhen walked out, he also saw that the originally bustling city had become desolate, and there was no one there.

I don't know where those people went.

Only these few patrols patrolled the vicinity.

After walking for a further distance, Li Zhen saw many scouts cruising in groups of three cavalry.

Not to mention, speaking from the heart, the decision to deploy internal and external defenses, at least from the perspective of Li Zhen, a military layman, is quite powerful.

And he didn't speak all the way, and Xiao Cui Xia was obviously not good at talking.

She may be simple, but she is not stupid.

Why did the defenders get horses as soon as they opened their mouths?
And why do they come and go freely in the city under martial law?

All of this, she herself felt guilty, let alone believe that the boss would not think of it.

So all the way, I was thinking about how I should answer if I was asked by the Taoist priest.

In this silence, finally, Li Zhen saw countless tents and cooking smoke on the plain in the distance.

It's summer now, and the weather has completely warmed up, so don't worry about the accommodation conditions.Moreover, according to Li Zhen's eyesight, many people in the tent were able to come down and walk around, obviously the injuries were not that serious.

He felt relieved.

At the same time, someone from the other side of the tent has noticed the two of them.

After thinking about it, Li Zhen tightened the reins:
"Appreciate~"

"...?"

Hearing the movement, Xiao Cui Nv Xia also subconsciously stopped her horse, turned her head in surprise and asked:

"Daoist?"

"..."

Li Zhen thought for a while and said:

"Cui Jushi, I see that a fire has started to cook over there. I wonder if I can get some pancakes for Pindao?"

"what?"

Cui Caiwei was taken aback for a moment, and subconsciously went to the tent area.

No need to look for it, she has already seen the second sister.The other party was walking this way with several guards.

"Is the Taoist priest hungry? Why don't we go there and eat directly. Although the food is rough, it can fill you up anyway. There are also meat..."

Li Zhen didn't care about how she, a "Woman of the Rivers and Lakes", said such a tone as if she was visiting her back garden, but shook her head:

"I'm not going. Cui Jushi can bring me some pancakes, how about it?"

"Why? These people were all rescued by the Taoist priest, why don't you go and see what's going on?"

Cui Caiwei was really puzzled:
"The Taoist priest is their savior. If it weren't for the Taoist priest, they might have lost their lives. At this time, we must express some gratitude. Why not go?"

"..."

Li Zhenxin said, why is this girl so awkward.

But since the other party asked, he still shook his head and explained:
"It's because of this that I don't want to go. I'm all injured, and when I heard the savior is coming, can I get out of bed? I'm afraid that the injury will be involved. If I don't get down, I feel even more uncomfortable. Besides... I am facing a catastrophe right now. However, no matter whether these miners are the refugees or the common people in Yucheng City, in the final analysis, it is the salt mine of Cui's Commercial Company that has a problem.

I dare not say how big it is, but now the public grievances inside and outside the city are indispensable.Pindao going now is tantamount to letting everyone understand that the person who saved them is Pindao, and Pindao is just an outsider.What are the parents and officials in charge of the local government doing when outsiders save lives?Therefore, in extraordinary times, it must be good to maintain stability first.Therefore, at this time, Pindao felt that... it would be better not to show up for the time being. "

He gave his own explanation.

But the starting point is for the safety of these miners...or Yu Qiang.

Indeed, if he hadn't come from Qunjiao, then this disaster, which he couldn't fight with him at all, might still happen.

But how to deal with the aftermath after it happened is a science.

If it's just Yu Kuan who has been in peace for a long time, it's okay. The scene when he arrived yesterday has made Li Zhen understand that the county magistrate who is in charge of this place must have some skills.

But the problem is... Li Zhen doesn't believe that these miners are all natives of Yukuan.

Although there is no "Das Kapital" to mention, those refugees outside the city who hold money and want to survive are good cheap labor. Let them dig, it must be cheaper than hiring serious miners, right?
Even more black-hearted... Simply, don't care about their life or death.

You are a traitor yourself, who will care about life and death?

And after such a disaster, as the saying goes, the cunning rabbit dies and the running dog cooks, and the birds do their best to hide.Not to mention the people in the city, but just the refugees, they all came from rebel backgrounds. Li Zhen didn't believe that there was no such thing as fellow township party forces.

Now that people are dead, regardless of whether it is a natural disaster or not, it is equivalent to tightening the silk thread between Yu Qun and these people.

The first is the issue of compensation.

In this "negotiation", an outsider passed by and rescued the miner, and the concept of "official" rescue in Yucheng City is different.

For the former, the refugees can open their mouths like a lion, but in order to appease their emotions, if Yu Kuang agrees, he will definitely bleed profusely.And if they don't agree and flip the table, then both sides will probably turn into a "counter-insurgency" report to the court.

As for the latter, Li Zhen was 100% sure that he rescued everyone.And when he rescued the people, none of them died.

Is it a miracle?Definitely count.

This is the miracle created by him and the land under his feet, which once again exudes a peaceful and heavy atmosphere.

And he also believed in Sun Simiao's ability.

If there is no death, add "Yu Quan Guan" for timely treatment.

At that time, it is only necessary to take care of the injuries of the refugees, and to appease the hearts of the people. No matter what happens to the Huoyu Salt Mine in the future, the crisis will be resolved safely first.

Yu Qun has gained stability, and the refugees can also gain benefits.

No one will die, no one will lose their black hat or head.

Except for Li Zhen and Xuan Zang, the others can be said to be a win-win situation for both sides.

Even more, if things really go to the worst step, but the county magistrate of Yu Kuan has some conscience, he does not embarrass these refugees, but just drives them away...then these days, I know that if tens of thousands of refugees go to Hedong again What if the fallen grass in the north is a bandit?
Wouldn't more people die by then?There will even be people in Hedong who are already suffering.

Why bother?
He didn't dare to speculate on people's hearts, but he felt that by doing so...

It should be right?

And he didn't dare to make decisions for the monk, but he could firmly believe that even if Xuanzang was here now, he would definitely agree with his views.

Because whether it was him or himself, the two of them didn't think about the benefits at all when they were saving people.

What benefits can Cui's firm give us?
If you really want to benefit, if Xuanzang doesn't say anything, why did our old Li come to Hedong?Why waste all your energy?

Kneeling and licking Li Shimin casually, isn't everything resolved?
He doesn't care if others are grateful, or if he knows it's all his doing.

Because he had already told Xuanzang before, and he also told many judges when he was storytelling.You don't save people until you become a Bodhisattva, but you become a Bodhisattva only after you save many people.

He doesn't need gratitude from others.

Don't care about the so-called credit.

And following this path, I have nothing to lose, and at the same time, I can avoid a future incident... I can't say whether there will be blood, and how many lives will be filled.

At least Li Zhen felt that...he had made a lot of money.

It is not easy for people to live.

It's good that people are alive.

Nobody likes being upstaged in their own home, that's for sure.

Li Zhen had never met the county magistrate here, so he didn't dare to bet on who the other party was.But at least... as long as he backs down, then he believes that the person who can design Yu Qiang's "ultimate plan" will understand what he means.

So, this hurts that, can't go.

It's too eye-catching.

And does Little Cui Nvxia understand his thinking?

Understand, but not fully understand.

It might be okay if she could be given some time to think at this moment, no matter what, she is also the daughter of the Cui family who was enlightened by "Flying Bear" since she was a child.But she doesn't have time right now, because seeing that she still hasn't moved, Li Zhen has already started to urge her:
"Cui Jushi, hurry up, the poor are very hungry..."

"Uh……"

no solution anymore.

With a trace of reluctance, Xiao Cui Nv Xia urged the fast horse again.

Seeing the second sister who had already greeted her, she thought for a while, stopped the horse first, and said quickly:
"Shopkeeper, Daoist Shouchu said that we can't come here."

Cui Wanrong didn't care about this title.

This girl of mine is obviously not giving up, but this is not the time to care about these things.

"Why?"

she asked.

And Cui Caiwei thought for a while, and gave cryptic guidance:

"The Daoist said, first maintain stability. I'll go get some pancakes, and then I'll go with the Daoist to find Daoist Sun."

After finishing speaking, he rode away.

Cui Wanrou, who stayed where she was, chewed on her sister's words...

Maintain stability?

"Shh!"

It took almost a few breaths, and all of a sudden, the woman's eyes lit up.

His instinctive eyes fell on the young Taoist standing on horseback, and there was a look in his eyes that he couldn't hide no matter what.

This person……

What an exquisite thought!
He actually knows the optimal solution?

To be so generous...

The emotion in her heart swelled slightly, and the woman who understood the other party's meaning with only two words felt relieved.

It's just that the eyes are not the place to talk.

The other party was able to make concessions with a big heart and treat me with sincerity.It is Xuan Jun Guan Suning's high-skilled student... Sure enough, he is a dragon and a phoenix among people, really extraordinary!
Recalling the actions of this Taoist priest, the emotions in her eyes rolled, and finally turned into a trace of sincere admiration.

And this outstanding man's thoughts are so exquisite...

Naturally, the Cui family can't do such a cold thing.

After thinking about it, she turned her head and waited for her sister to quickly take a bagful of pancakes and a jar of broth as she passed by, and said to her:
"Tell the Taoist priest that this kindness will be repaid."

"Ah."

While running, the voice of Nv Xia Cui drifted over.

Quickly rushed to Li Zhen's side, she quickly handed over pancakes and a crock pot of broth, and said:
"Master Daoist, the shopkeeper said that this kindness must be repaid."

Hearing this, when Li Zhen looked at the other party again, he saw the woman's Wanfu gift.

In all fairness, it is really pleasing to the eye and the mind to make a beautiful woman a blessing.

pity……

After all, our old Li has a big appetite. After watching the second master and Li Xiuning... the shopkeeper of Cui's firm is still one point short.

But then again... what does it have to do with our old Li?
So he didn't get off the horse, and returned the salute by pinching his fingers.

Then, instead of going there, he re-entered the official road, and under the leadership of Xiao Cui, he galloped towards the mine that was said to have turned into a sea of ​​flames.

Fusheng immeasurable deity.

Cui Wanrong watched Erqi leave, the look in her eyes lingered for a long time.

(End of this chapter)