The frail counselor you said, you fight against three heroes alone?

They gritted their teeth, their eyes filled with anger and determination, and rushed straight towards Xi Yu.

A young man rushed to Xi Yu first, raised his weapon, and shouted angrily: "Today we will make you responsible for the safety of the village!"

Xi Yu dodged the young man's attack with ease.

At this moment, several black shadows flashed out like ghosts. It turned out that Xi Yu's secret guards appeared.

They were agile and immediately engaged in a fight with several young men.

Xi Yu frowned slightly and shouted loudly: "Don't hurt them, just control them!"

Upon hearing this, the secret guards quickly changed their strategy and subdued the young men in just a few moves.

The faces of the young men were terrified at this moment, and their eyes were full of panic and disbelief.

Old Man Nie then slowly walked out, shook his head, and said to the young men helplessly, "I told you to leave a long time ago, but you just wouldn't listen!"

One of the young men panted and said with regret: "We didn't recognize him. We didn't expect him to be so powerful!"

Another young man begged in a tearful voice: "Please spare our lives, dear man. We will never dare to do it again!"

Xi Yu held Tuoba Yu's hand tightly and left in a hurry.

The next day, the runners sent by the county magistrate walked into several villages with ferocious looks.

The leading bailiff shouted at the top of his voice: "Everyone listen to me, you must cooperate with the prime minister, otherwise you will be killed without mercy!" His ferocious face made people shudder.

Chen Fugui and Liu Fengzi, along with a few other people, walked towards the fields with tools in their hands, looking serious.

Xiyu and Tuoba Yu stood by the field, watching vigilantly.

As Chen Fugui walked, he said to Liu Fengzi, "Don't let anything go wrong this time, or we will all be in trouble."

Crazy Liu nodded and frowned as he replied, "Got it, everyone be careful!"

Xi Yu looked solemn, and whispered to Tuoba Yu: "You must watch it carefully, and there can't be any omissions."

Tuoba Yu looked focused and hummed softly.

The clan leader slowly woke up, and when he learned that Xi Yu had arranged for people from the county government to force their way in, his face turned pale instantly and he closed his eyes in pain.

He sighed heavily, and said with trembling lips: "Forget it, forget it, I am no longer able to care about these things now."

His eyes were full of helplessness and sadness, and his originally straight back seemed to bend at this moment, and he looked extremely haggard and weathered.

Many villagers gathered in their homes, the women covered their faces and cried, and the men were dejected.

An old lady wiped her tears and choked up as she said, "Xi Yu is simply doing something perverse. The gods will definitely punish him!"

A middle-aged man nearby clenched his fists and shouted angrily: "He will not have a good end if he behaves like this!"

Another villager had a look of despair on his face and muttered to himself: "God, please open your eyes and punish this evil man!" Their faces were filled with grief and helplessness.

Chen Fugui, Fengzi Liu and everyone else worked busy in the fields for a whole day.

Chen Fugui looked exhausted, with sweat dripping down his cheeks. He straightened up, wiped the sweat off his face, looked at the bags full of locusts, and grinned, "Hey, we've got quite a harvest today!"

Crazy Liu was also panting, but with a hint of relief on his face, he responded: "Yes, if we continue like this, we can save a lot of this land."

A young man nearby said excitedly: "Thanks to our concerted efforts, we have finally controlled the locusts!"

Crazy Liu patted him on the shoulder and said, "Don't be too happy too soon, you still have to keep working hard!"

Everyone nodded, their eyes full of determination.

Chen Fugui looked at the fields which had become much quieter and said with emotion: "I hope it can stay like this and we can have a good harvest."

Everyone continued to devote themselves to the work of catching and killing locusts. Although they were tired, there was an indomitable spirit on everyone's face.

At night, the moonlight was like water, and Xi Yu walked into Chen Fugui's shop.

Chen Fugui was tidying up the counter. When he saw Xi Yu coming in, he immediately stopped what he was doing and put on a flattering smile: "Sir, why are you here?"

Xi Yu looked serious and said straight to the point: "Chen Fugui, I want you to cook the locusts you caught today into cooked food and sell them in the village tomorrow to attract the people, but the price must be cheap."

Chen Fugui was slightly stunned, then frowned and said, "Sir, can these locusts be sold?"

Xi Yu glared at him and said firmly, "Just do it if I tell you to. This is an order! As long as the price is cheap, people will try it."

Chen Fugui nodded quickly and replied submissively: "Yes, yes, yes, I understand, and I will do it."

Xi Yu looked at his cautious look, slowed down his tone and said, "If you do this well, you will definitely benefit from it."

When Chen Fugui heard this, a flattering smile immediately appeared on his face: "Thank you, sir. I will do my best."

The next day, the sun was shining brightly.

Chen Fugui and Liu Fengzi brought a few hired people and came to the village carrying their loads.

The carrying pole was filled with steaming, fragrant cooked locusts.

Soon, their stall attracted many people to gather around.

A curious woman pointed at the shoulder pole and asked, "What is this?"

Chen Fugui smiled and told the truth directly: "These are locusts, sister."

When the old lady heard this, her face suddenly changed, as if she had seen a ghost. She stepped back repeatedly and shouted in horror: "Oh my! Locusts! How can we eat these?"

A brave young man nearby smelled the fragrance, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Let me try." As he said that, he picked up a locust and put it in his mouth and began to chew it.

Everyone looked at him nervously, only to see his eyes light up and he said loudly, "It tastes really good!"

The others were skeptical when they heard this, but a child pulled his mother's clothes and said, "Mom, I want to eat too."

His mother looked worried and said, "Can you eat this? Don't let it make you sick. Besides, locusts are sacred insects."

At this time, several more brave people tried it, all showing satisfied expressions and praising it: "It's really good, why didn't we think of it before!"

Chen Fugui looked at the crowd that had gathered around him and shouted at the top of his voice, "Fellow villagers, these delicious locusts are cheap, a handful for one penny!"

Hearing the price, there was a commotion among the crowd. An old man in coarse clothes said with shining eyes, "So cheap? Give me two!"

A woman next to him also said, "Give me some, so I can try it!"

More and more people began to rush to buy, and the previous fears and worries seemed to be thrown away in an instant.

A young man took out money and said with a smile: "It doesn't matter if it's a magical insect or not, as long as it tastes good and is cheap!"

Another old man also said cheerfully: "Yes, it can fill my stomach and is so economical, why would I care so much!"

Chen Fugui and Liu Fengzi were very busy, with joyful smiles on their faces, and they kept weighing locusts for everyone.

Soon, the locusts brought by Chen Fugui were sold out.

Chen Fugui wiped the sweat from his forehead, his face full of excitement, and said loudly: "Dear fellow villagers, the locusts I brought today are all sold out! If you still want to buy some, you can buy them in my store!"

Someone in the crowd responded, "Okay, Boss Chen, I'll talk to the neighbors when I get home!"

An old lady smiled and said, "These locusts are so popular, I have to ask more people to buy them."

Chen Fugui nodded repeatedly, cupped his hands and said, "Thank you very much!"

Everyone dispersed while talking about it, ready to go back and promote this novel and affordable delicacy.

Gradually, the news that locusts had become a delicacy spread like wildfire.

Chen Fugui's shop was crowded and bustling.

"Boss, give me two servings of locusts!" a strong young man said eagerly.

Chen Fugui responded, packing the things swiftly: "Okay, take them!"

However, not far outside the store, several elderly people gathered together, shaking their heads and sighing.

"This is outrageous! Eating locusts is simply a sign of decadence!" A white-haired old man frowned, disapproving. Another old man with a cane echoed, "That's right, if we continue like this, we will be punished by God!"

They looked at the lively scene in the store, their eyes filled with worry and helplessness.

Xiyu and Tuoba Yu stayed quietly in the room. Tuoba Yu looked at Xiyu expectantly and asked, "Xiyu, can we leave now?"

Xi Yu frowned slightly, thought for a moment and said, "Wait a few more days."

Old Man Nie was pacing alone in the yard when Xi Yu came out. Old Man Nie saw him and hurriedly stepped forward and said, "This time, you have offended the common people."

Xi Yu had a firm look on his face, with no sign of retreat in his eyes, and said frankly: "It doesn't matter. Although the people may scold me in the next two days, they will be able to cultivate the land soon."

Old Man Nie shook his head helplessly and sighed, "Ah, I hope it's as you said."

Things were exactly as Xi Yu said.

On this day, the sun shone on the fertile land, and many people came to the fields carrying farm tools with joy on their faces.

A middle-aged man looked at the vast fields, grinned and said to his companion beside him: "Hey, I never thought that there would be a day when we can cultivate the fields again!"

The companion wiped the sweat from his forehead, his eyes full of hope, and replied: "Yes, we must work hard and strive for a good harvest this year!"

A young wife bent down and carefully prepared the land, muttering: "This is good, our days will have hope!"

In the distance, an old man looked at the busy people, smiled with satisfaction, and said to himself: "Thank God, I can finally farm."

Everyone worked hard and chatted happily, and the fields were full of vitality and hope.

On the other side, in the county government office, the county magistrate was giving orders to his servants with a serious face.

The county magistrate put his hands behind his back, paced back and forth, and said loudly: "Listen carefully, according to the instructions of Lord Xi Yu, we must spread the word everywhere that locusts are not gods at all. Anything that hinders farmers from farming must be stopped!"

The officers stood in a row respectfully and responded in unison: "Yes, sir!"

The county magistrate stopped and sternly glanced at everyone, and continued: "Everyone, cheer up and do this well. There will be a big reward! If you fail, don't blame me for being rude!"

One of the officers asked cautiously, "Sir, what should we do if someone refuses to listen to our advice?"

The county magistrate frowned and snorted coldly: "You won't listen to my advice? Then arrest him and teach him a lesson!"

After saying this, the county magistrate waved his hand, and the officers hurried away following his orders, preparing to spread the word everywhere.

The officers scattered to every street and alley, shouting and promoting the cause at the top of their voices.

An officer stood in the market and shouted to the bustling crowd: "Listen everyone, locusts are not gods, we can't let them hinder our farming!" His face was full of seriousness and determination.

Some people in the crowd were whispering to each other, and an old man asked doubtfully, "Is it really not a god?"

The officer walked quickly to the old man and said seriously, "Old man, this is absolutely true. The Prime Minister said that we have to farm quickly and cannot be delayed by this unfounded accusation!"

A young man next to him nodded and said, "I think so too. We still have to live our lives. We can't stop farming just because we are afraid."

Seeing that someone agreed with him, the officer shouted even more vigorously: "That's right! We can't tolerate anything that hinders farming!"

After hearing this, people gradually showed a thoughtful look on their faces, and seemed to be beginning to accept this statement.

A few days later, the fields were covered with green and people happily planted their fields.

Under a big tree in the village, several villagers gathered together to chat.

"Hey, time flies by so fast. The fields have been planted." A sturdy man said with a smile, his face filled with satisfaction.

"Yes, now that I think about it, all those conflicts with the Prime Minister before are in the past." An old man said slowly while smoking his pipe.

A woman nearby added, "That's right. We can't keep dwelling on the past. It's a good thing that we can plant this field."

Everyone nodded, and there was no longer any dissatisfaction and resentment in their eyes. Instead, there was expectation and longing for the future.

On this day, the sun shines softly on the earth.

Xiyu and Tuoba Yu packed their bags and prepared to leave.

They came to Old Man Nie, Xi Yu took out some money from his pocket, handed it to Old Man Nie, and said, "Old Man Nie, take this money."

Old Man Nie quickly waved his hands and declined, "No, no, I feel honored to have you here, how can I accept this money?" His face was full of determination.

Xi Yu smiled slightly, his eyes sincere and firm, and stuffed the money into Old Man Nie's hand again, saying: "Please accept it, this is a small gift from us."

Tuoba Yu also advised: "Old man Nie, please don't refuse. Take this money and improve your life."

Old Man Nie looked at them with his eyes full of emotion. He hesitated for a moment, but finally accepted the money. He said with a choked voice, "Well, thank you. I wish you a safe journey."

Xiyu and Tuoba Yu had just left Old Man Nie's house when they suddenly discovered that there were many people standing outside.

The one in the front was the clan leader, he had a solemn look on his face and gratitude in his eyes.

When the clan leader saw Xi Yu coming out, he took a step forward and said loudly: "Master Prime Minister, we heard that you were leaving, so we came to see you off. During this period of time, everyone has realized how ridiculous we were in the past. It was you who saved us!"

The clan leader's voice trembled slightly, his face full of guilt and respect.

Xi Yu looked at everyone, smiled and said: "I'm glad that everyone understands. If we work hard on farming in the future, our lives will get better and better." His eyes were gentle and firm.

A young man in the crowd said with a red face: "Prime Minister, we were ignorant and misunderstood you before. Please be magnanimous and don't take it to heart."

Xi Yu laughed heartily and said, "It's all in the past. Let's all live our lives well from now on!"

At this time, an old man stepped forward, tears in his eyes, and said: "Your Excellency's kindness, we will never forget it!"

The people nodded one after another, their faces full of sincerity and reluctance.

Xiyu and Tuoba Yu mounted their horses and prepared to set off.

Tuoba Yu turned his head to look at the people behind him and said with emotion: "They are so sincere that I feel a little reluctant to leave."

Xi Yu looked ahead with a determined gaze and said, "After this farewell, I hope their lives will get better and better."

The people stood where they were, following them closely with their eyes.

The clan leader clasped his hands together and shouted, "Prime Minister, take care on your journey!"

Xi Yu and Tuoba Yu waved their hands, then kicked their horses and rode away in a cloud of dust.

The people stood there for a long time, watching their figures disappear into the distance.

The sound of horse hooves gradually faded away, but the people were still staring blankly at the end of the road where no figure could be seen.

A young man murmured to himself, "I don't know if I will have the chance to see them again in the future." His eyes were full of nostalgia and longing.

An old man next to him sighed and said, "As long as we live a good life, it will be the greatest reward for them."

Everyone nodded, with a firm look in their eyes.

After a long time, the crowd slowly dispersed, still talking about the good things about Xi Yu and Tuoba Yu.

At this time, Xiyu and Tuoba Yu were riding horses, facing the breeze. Tuoba Yu smiled and said, "This experience is unforgettable."

Xi Yu raised his head slightly and said, "I hope that wherever we go, we can leave hope behind."

Their figures gradually faded away in the afterglow of the setting sun, becoming a warm memory on this land.

At this time, the afterglow of the setting sun gave the earth a golden hue, and the figures of Xiyu and Tuoba Yu appeared more resolute in this light.

Tuoba Yu's hair fluttered gently in the breeze. He looked back in the direction he came from and said with emotion: "I wonder if those people can really live a stable life in the future."

Xi Yu looked forward with a firm gaze and said confidently: "As long as they work hard, they will succeed."

The two men continued to gallop on their horses, raising clouds of dust with their horse's hooves.

The village in the distance became smaller and smaller in their sight. Tuoba Yu took a deep breath and said, "I hope that everything we do can make this world more beautiful."

"Yes, as long as you have good intentions, the world will get better one day." (End of this chapter)