First Empress Merchant

Chapter 220 Meeting (2)
Before Lu Su could answer, Xin'er rushed to ask, "Miss, we don't farm the land, why are you asking about pests?"

Lu Lishi shook her head, "No, I always feel that this day is unusually hot, you have to know that everything in this world is mutually generated and restrained, so no matter what it is, there are certain laws, and once the laws are broken, there must be a reason for it Well, I remember reading a few story books, which said that before the natural disaster, the weather and environment became very abnormal, either the high temperature could not go down for a long time, or there were a lot of snakes, insects and rats The collective movement of ants to other places is just a story, but it is also true. In short, as long as this happens, there will be a natural disaster in all likelihood."

Hearing this, Xin'er couldn't help being very nervous, "Ah, what should we do if a natural disaster really happens? Is there a way to avoid it?"

Lu Lishi smiled, "Man-made disasters can be avoided, but natural disasters are natural disasters. You don't know when or where it will happen. How can you hide?"

"According to what you said, in addition to the long-term high temperature, there is a large migration of snakes, insects, rats and ants. As long as you see such a scene, doesn't it mean that there will be a natural disaster in that place? We just need to notify the local folks in advance and let them Wouldn’t it be enough to move away in time to avoid the disaster?” The one who said this was naturally Wu Changqing, the so-called benevolence of a doctor, but when it comes to the casualties caused by disasters, he is naturally more concerned than ordinary people.

Lu Lishi nodded and said: "Your idea is good, but the problem is that we can't guarantee how long it has been since the snakes, rats, rats and ants to the disaster, can't we? Maybe a day, maybe half a day, and how many people does a city have? Let's count One day is fine, you just notify one by one, how long do you have to notify? Besides, even if you say something bad, people may not believe it, well, let’s take a step back and say, even if they believe it, let’s talk about their ancestors for generations You all live here, even if you die, you will die here, what are you going to do?"

Don't blame her for being too realistic. After all, there is a gap between the times. Some ideas are brought out from the mother's womb and are deeply rooted. Even if you put a knife on his neck, he may not follow you. It is the reality of Chiguoguo.

Xin'er looked left and right at everyone except Lu Lishi, whose expressions gradually became solemn, and said more and more anxiously: "Then what should we do? We can't hide, it doesn't make sense, we can't just sit and watch and do nothing, right?" ?”

Lu Lishi squeezed the back of Xin'er's hand lightly, "I'm just guessing, maybe the temperature will go down in a few days, but if it doesn't go down, we can only remind some people who are willing to believe in us to reserve in advance to at least maintain a family of two. , food and water for three months, and some medicinal materials that can dispel fever and prevent infectious diseases, so it can be regarded as the best of benevolence."

As soon as the words came out, Ah Zhong and Situ exchanged glances, and then Ah Zhong asked on his behalf: "Why don't you spread the word through the yamen's channel? Wouldn't that help more people to tide over the difficulties?"

Lu Lishi smiled again: "This involves two points. One is what I just said. Even if you let the official say it in person, everyone may not believe it. If you take a step back, even if you believe it, you may not be able to believe it." All families can afford to buy enough food and medicinal materials at one time; second, there will be a very serious disadvantage in advertising through the channels of the yamen, that is, it will cause panic among the common people and create a new generation of food. Unscrupulous profiteers take the opportunity to raise prices, you have to understand that the total number of officials in a city is only a few people, if there is no large-scale army to maintain law and order in time, once there is a riot, the consequences will be more terrible than natural disasters. "

Seeing that everyone was silent for a while after hearing her words, Lu Lishi added: "It's not that I'm selfish, nor that I only want to be good for myself and the people around me, and others don't care about it. It's just that natural disasters are sometimes too slight to be seen. It's lively, but sometimes it's so serious that people in one city after another die one after another. These are unpredictable. If we can't handle this speed well, the people will not only not appreciate you, but will turn all the blame They all point to you, so, can everyone come up with a better way?"

Lu Su took a deep look at her before opening his mouth and said, "Miss's words are not unreasonable. I will go and inquire carefully tomorrow. I only hope that the temperature will drop after a while. God bless the people of Yunyang Kingdom."

This child can think of such a depth. It seems that the experience of these days is indeed a good thing for her. Now I hope that the master will get better soon, so that the master can see the growth of the young lady soon.

Unwilling to continue this kind of atmosphere, Lu Lishi changed the subject and said, "By the way, Li Yi, do you have any clues about what I asked you to inquire about?"

Li Yi replied: "There is news. After these two days of inquiry, I went to the store near Yangwang's Mansion in the afternoon and looked around. I confirmed that there is a big house to be transferred one mile away from Yangwang's Mansion."

Hearing this, Ah Zhong interjected: "It's one mile away from Prince Yang's mansion? Is the owner of the house surnamed Zhen?"

Li Yi nodded, "Exactly, Brother Ah Zhong knows about that house?"

Ah Zhong smiled, "I said Situ, that family is willing to move away!"

Lu Lishi raised her eyebrows when she heard the words, "What did that family do that made you so emotional?"

Ah Zhong rubbed his nose, "You don't know, the Zhen family is the natal family of the wife of General Song, the current Great General of Zhenyuan. Because my master and General Song have a good relationship, seven years ago, the master accompanied General Song to Zhen's house to welcome her relatives." That day, he seemed to be taken in by a young lady from the Zhen family who he had no impression of at all. Half a month later, the Yang Palace welcomed a new neighbor, that is the Zhen family. Speaking of the young lady from the Zhen family... ...Cough, I have been guarding the door of my house for seven years, just to see the face of my master. As for my master, considering that she is General Song's sister-in-law, it is hard to say anything, but after the first two encounters, I would rather take a long way. Don't go that way. Tsk tsk, seven years have passed in the blink of an eye, and that Miss Zhen is almost [-] now, and the Zhen family is afraid that they will choose to move if they can't last any longer."

Hearing this, Lu Lishi smiled slightly, "His Royal Highness Yang is indeed full of peach blossoms. There is a beautiful cousin of the princess in the mansion, and there is an infatuated general's aunt outside, oh yes, there is also a charming lady." Princess Wu Yila is waiting for him, heh, I just know this, and I’m afraid I can’t count on my hands if I don’t know it?”

Isn't it just that there are endless peach blossoms, and everyone is a big shot who is either rich or expensive, so what is she, a mere merchant's daughter?Fresh and interesting only for a while?Oh, she really is too naive.

Ah Zhong wanted to use this to express his master's cleanliness, but he didn't want to get an answer like Lu Lishi's. He was embarrassed and didn't know what to do, so he could only ask Situ for help.

Situ glanced at him and said to Lu Lishi: "Miss, passing by Zhuo Shifu on the way back, shopkeeper Wan asked me to tell you that the Bai family returned five sets of jewelry, but bought the remaining seven jade bracelets, so, Shopkeeper Wan asked if you were selling it or not."

(End of this chapter)