"......" The old man listened to Hetuoye's analysis and completely calmed down.

In the past year or so, because Luo Qifang and Luo Guangqing's methods were relatively mild, they almost forgot how afraid they were of being slaughtered and dying under the butcher's knife of the Dasheng army when Mu Yan's soldiers came to the city.

Hetoye drank all the wine in the cup in one gulp, and said, "Cen Yin is not a fool. Brother, if you still want to go, go ahead. Brother, I have said everything I should have said, and I have persuaded everything I should have persuaded. ”

If the other party has to hit the south wall, then he can't help it, no one can stop a person who has to die, right?!

Hetuoye didn't persuade either, stood up directly, and said goodbye: "Brother, I still have something to do, go first." Today's meal is mine! ”

Hetoya did not stay long, and after saying this, he left.

The old man was the only one left in the restaurant's seat, and he couldn't help but look at the street outside, at this moment, the Dasheng soldiers had long since disappeared, the street was empty, and many shops on both sides of the street were closed.

The old man had already stopped thinking about protesting, after all, he wanted to protest before to live better in Huaizhou, not to find death.

The old man slowly poured himself wine, his eyes flickering, and he planned to wait and see for a while before speaking, anyway, it was always right to be cautious.

After returning to the house, the old man asked a few small servants in the house to go outside to inquire about the news, especially paying attention to the movements of other merchants, clan chiefs, Huairen officials, and Luo Qifang.

Sure enough, he didn't move, others did.

A few more elders of the Chamber of Commerce ran to find Luo Qifang or Cen Yin without knowing each other, and they were taken down again, and these people never came back, just like Tuohara and the others before.

When the old man heard the news, he felt terrified, and went to Hetoye's mansion in person, and thanked him well.

In just two days, the entire city of Da Yue has stopped.

All the raw materials for the tent were collected in three days.

Luo Qifang's attitude became tougher, and he gathered those merchants together and announced directly to them: "Since you all feel that the silver given by the imperial court is less, it doesn't matter, just treat these fabrics as if they were borrowed by the government on credit, and after half a year, these fabrics will be returned to you in full." ”

Luo Qifang smiled and looked around at the dozens of merchants present.

The house was packed with these merchants.

“……”

“……”

“……”

They were all stupid, with different expressions, some were dumbfounded, some were unwilling, some were indignant, and some secretly pinched their thighs.

Several large merchants exchanged glances with each other with complicated expressions, and their faces were extremely ugly. If you really want to follow Luo Qifang's plan, they will be the ones who will lose the most.

This time, they were all forcibly requisitioned a lot of goods, most of which were originally old goods that had been backlogged in the warehouse for several years, and they discussed that they wanted to take this opportunity to clear their inventory and make a lot of money, so why not do it!

Not only that, they were greedy for profit, and knowing that the Dasheng Imperial Court planned to make 50,000 tents, they replenished another batch of goods.

Originally, according to what Luo Qifang said before, they made money at the price of the cloth in early May, and they could clean up the inventory, but now, the court will not give them silver, and the cloth will be returned to them after half a year, so it means that they just have more inventory, what else do they earn? !

Originally, the forced expropriation was miserable enough, they at least earned tens of thousands of taels of silver less than they had expected, and it was not until this moment that they knew that the Dasheng Imperial Court had more ruthless and shameless means than this!

Those big merchants almost didn't vomit a mouthful of blood, and those small merchants were secretly glad that they were more than enough, but fortunately they didn't have much inventory in the warehouse, so there were fewer goods to be requisitioned and less losses.

A short and fat merchant in a fancy costume reluctantly squeezed out a smile and said with a smile: "Lord Luo, in fact, the imperial court is in need, and we are also very willing to do business with the imperial court." ”

He emphasized that he was doing business, hoping that Luo Qifang could be levied at a parity according to the previous rules.

Another tall and thin merchant also hurriedly chimed in: "Yes, yes." Lord Luo, we are all good citizens and are willing to cooperate with the imperial court to levy us. ”

Other merchants also nodded frequently, just hoping that Luo Qifang could buy their goods with silver, and the current "credit loan" is too pitiful!

Luo Qifang didn't know what these unscrupulous profiteers were thinking, but he deliberately sighed, made a look of "not taking advantage of them", and said lightly: "You don't have to be reluctant, since you are reluctant to sell, then the official will return the goods to you." ”

"The number is clearly remembered in this account book, please check the drawing, within half a year, the goods will be delivered to your house with gongs and drums, and there will be no arrears."

Luo Qifang pointed to an account book on the desk and said in a righteous and awe-inspiring manner.

The faces of the "......" merchants became even more ugly, as if they had been choked by the throat.

These things were also personally presented to Cen Yin by the little scorpion.

Cen Yin was sitting in front of a chessboard, casually playing chess with himself, casually listening to what happened to the little scorpion.

"I'm smart this time." Cen Yin picked up a white piece from the chess box and dropped it casually.

On the chessboard, black and white chess pieces occupy half of the board.

Cao Qianhu, who was beside the little scorpion, didn't think so, thinking that if they had made a move in Dongchang, this matter would have been done a long time ago, where would it be delayed for so long.

After the little scorpion finished the ceremony, Cao Qianhu picked it up and said: "Overseer, in the past two days, the other clan patriarchs have been watching the situation, and they have all stopped for the time being, but Dongchang found that Gu Nale and Qiao Ketu were quietly in contact with Suna, and this is the letter that has just been intercepted. ”

Cao Qianhu respectfully presented the open letter in his hand, and was already eager to try it in his heart, and said secretly: The Overseer's eyes can't tolerate sand, these people have eaten the bear's heart and leopard's gall, and dare to play this trick under the Overseer's nose, they are really looking for death!

Cen Yin only glanced at it casually, then pressed the letter under the chess box, and ordered concisely: "Seal the mansion." ”

Cao Qianhu is very good at sealing the mansion and copying the house, and his eyes are bright, like a fierce beast staring at his prey, which is fierce and compelling. He immediately responded with a fist.

Cao Qianhu retreated lightly, for fear of disturbing Yaxing, who was playing chess with Cen Yin.

After he went out, he changed his face again, and he decisively gave an order to his subordinates.

As a result, there was also a frightening scene in Dayue City.

A group of murderous Dongchang fans were divided into two teams and dispatched, one team to the west of the city, and the other team to the south of the city, like sand and dust rolling by.

The matter of sealing the mansion and raiding the house, Dongchang did it very skillfully, and surrounded the two mansions with lightning speed, and then, the masters and servants in the two mansions were all escorted to the prisoner car one by one, and the prisoner car went into the prison, and then there was no news.

These prisoner cars swaggered through the market, and so many people in Dayue City naturally saw it, whether it was those tribal patriarchs or ordinary people, they were all afraid.

Some Huairen officials were anxious, for fear that Dasheng would slaughter Dayue City to set an example.

But in a hurry, they didn't dare to go to Luo Qifang, for fear that Cen Yin and Luo Qifang would misunderstand that they were going to make trouble like Tuohara and others.

It's only been a few days, and the original peaceful Dayue City has reached the point where everyone is in danger, and many people hate those people in the Chamber of Commerce, in the final analysis, if they weren't too greedy and angered the Dasheng Imperial Court, how could the situation come to this situation where all the grass and trees are soldiers today!

This night, many Huai people couldn't sleep all night, neither dared to protest, but also unwilling to sit still, and their hair turned a lot gray, for fear that the people of Dongchang would rush into their mansions to raid their homes and exterminate their families in the next moment.

Who would have thought, Dongchang only copied those two and then there was no movement, and early the next morning, the evidence of their conspiracy with Suna copied from those two was put out in public.

The clan patriarchs and Huairen officials who gathered together were all silent, and their eyes looked at Cen Yin, who was sitting on the top and wearing a red unicorn robe, and they were shocked in their hearts.

Cen Yin has been in Huaizhou for two months, no matter what happened in the city before, even when Luo Qifang was played around by those merchants, he didn't see Cen Yin make a move, he has always been in a posture of not caring about everything, so people really can't figure out the depth, let alone his mind.

But now, as soon as Cen Yin made a move, he was resolute and resolute, and he took down Gunale and Qiao Ketu at once.

The people present were frightened and most of them were nervous.

Gunar and Joktu were the patriarchs of the Gu and Joe clans, and they had known each other for many years, and most of the people present had eaten and drunk with them or had spoken to them by chance within a month.

Would Cen Yin suspect that they were also secretly colluding with Suna like these two?!

Then, they will be the ones who will be exterminated next!

The more these people thought about it, the more uneasy they became, the cold sweat soaked the clothes on their backs, and their hearts even rose to their throats.

Cen Yin, who was at the top, looked around at everyone with a faint expression, and said unhurriedly: "Those who collaborate with the enemy and traitor, die!" ”

These six words are simple and clear.

In the hall, there was silence.

The group of Huairen looked at each other, and after being stunned for a moment, their eyes suddenly widened.

That's right!

Huaizhou has belonged to Dasheng, and Suna is now an enemy. Therefore, Gunale and Qiao Ketu conspired with Suna to collaborate with the enemy, and the crime is unforgivable!

At this moment, the people of Zhonghuai finally understood, Cen Yin was warning them.

I see. Hetoye secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and once again secretly praised his wisdom: this person, whether he has the ability or not, he must have self-knowledge and the wisdom of knowing people.

Just imagine that when Cen Yin was not as weak as the crown, he would be able to play with the Dasheng court in the palm of his hand, so that so many civil and military officials in the court would bow down to him, but you can imagine the depth of this person's scheming and high means!

Knowing that Cen Yin is not a good person, he still has to challenge Cen Yin's prestige, isn't that just looking for death!

Hetoye clenched his fists, wondering if he should say a few words to show his loyalty to the court, no, his loyalty to Cen Yin.

Afraid that others would rush ahead of him, Hetuoye hurriedly took the lead and said: "Lord Cen Du, Gunal and Qiao Ketu actually collaborated with the enemy and treason, and had different intentions for the imperial court, it is really not a pity to die!" Thankfully, the Overseer, you have wisely pulled out these two tumors! ”

He looked "contemptuous and hateful to these two people", and at the same time, he appropriately expressed his loyalty to the Dasheng court.

On the one hand, the others felt that Hetoye was too flattering, but on the other hand, they were also afraid that their failure to express their stance would make Cen Yin think that they also had the same disagreement as Gunar and Geoktu, so they condemned Gunar and Geoktu.

"That's right, Gunar and Jokto really deserve it!"

"The court treats the two of them so kindly, they dare to have different intentions and collude with the pseudo-king, it is really wolf-hearted!"

“……”

They reprimanded Gunal and Qiao Ketu word by word, one scolding the other more harshly, and they really wanted to kneel down and swear their loyalty to the Dasheng court.

In this regard, Cen Yin just laughed and sent them away lightly.

Hetoye and the others went back uneasily, and they were all so frightened that they could not swallow their food.

With this deterrent, Luo Qifang did things more smoothly, and those officials who were in his arms didn't dare to have any careful thoughts, but whatever Luo Qifang proposed, they all cooperated.

Until this moment, these Huairen seem to have finally realized that they are just subordinates, and Dasheng keeps them as Dasheng Kuanren and wants them to die, which is just a matter of words.

The Huai people have all restrained their original arrogant and arrogant attitudes, and they have done things honestly, for fear that Cen Yin will be unhappy and take them under the knife.

After all, there is a precedent for Gunal and them, and now they are not obedient, and they can't recognize the situation clearly, so it's better to take a piece of tofu and kill yourself!

The affairs of Da Yue City became orderly and smooth, and those tents, grain, grass, and medicines were sent to the surrounding cities on time......

The little scorpion still told Cen Yin about the progress in the city every day, and Cen Yin began to live without leaving the house again, until July 12, when Cen Yin, who was reading a book in the study, suddenly felt that the house was shaking.

It should be said that the ground under his feet shook, and even the tables, chairs, vases, ornaments, etc. in the room also shook.

Cen Yin put down the book, this was not the first time he had encountered an earth dragon turning over, and he reacted immediately.

The Earth Dragon Turnover has begun!

Just like the little girl expected, it happened in half a month!

The little scorpion immediately opened the curtain and came in from outside the house, his usually cold face was full of nervousness, and hurriedly said, "Overseer, you should go out and avoid it quickly." ”

Cen Yin got up and said, "Go to the city and have a look." ”

The little scorpion showed a look of hesitation on his face, wanting to say that the gentleman did not stand under the dangerous wall, but he never questioned Cen Yin's decision, did not say anything, and silently followed Cen Yin out.

Outside, the earth was also shaking, even the trees, lakes, and water were shaking, and countless leaves were falling like rain.

The city had already exploded, and as far as the eye could see, there were panicked faces, and the exclamations and shouts filled the air.

There were signs on the street that were shaken down, some stalls of melons, fruits and groceries fell to the ground, and some carts, baskets, etc. that were thrown down, and it was a mess.

Dasheng's soldiers were already prepared and were arranging the evacuation of the people in an orderly manner.

"Let the old and weak women and children go first!"

"The old and weak, women and children all hurry up to get into the carriage!"

"Young and strong, come this way, come with us!"

“……”

In the face of the natural disaster, the people were panicked and blindly followed the instructions of these soldiers.

Although Dasheng said as early as two months ago that Huaizhou might have a earth dragon turn over, the local people did not believe it very much, Huaizhou had not turned over a earth dragon for a hundred years, and they felt that the Dasheng court was alarmist.

Even if there has been a lot of turmoil over the tent in the past few days, these people are mostly watching the excitement and still don't take it seriously.

It wasn't until this moment that they were shocked to realize that Huaizhou had really turned over!

Dasheng people said that the earth dragon turned over, and the earth dragon turned over, which is simply godly!

Then, now as long as they follow the instructions of the Dasheng people, they will definitely be safe.

These Huaizhou people seemed to grasp a life-saving straw, and gradually, their expressions calmed down a little, and they all snuggled up to their families.

Cen Yin looked around the city and went out of the city, and a continuous tent had already been set up on the flat ground outside the city.

Cen Yin entered the largest tent and never came out again.

The first time the earth dragon turned over an hour later, there were two short aftershocks that day, and at night, Luo Qifang came over to report on the situation in Dayue City.

"Lord Cen Du, a total of thirty-two houses in the city have collapsed, and more than 100 people have been slightly or seriously injured, and no one has died so far."

"The lower officials have asked the military doctor and the Huai doctor in the city to treat these people, and the herbs they have prepared are enough to deal with it."

"The mood of the people in Dayue City is quite stable."

"News from other cities hasn't come yet......

For Luo Qifang, it was destined to be a busy and sleepless night.

For the ordinary people of Dayue City, the same is true, one by one they open their eyes until dawn.

Even if their own lives are temporarily safe, these people are somewhat worried about the extent of the damage to their homes, and they are also worried that their relatives and friends in other towns do not know whether it is good or bad.

Early the next morning, the people of Dayue City moved back to the city in an orderly manner, although the city was not full of devastation, but it was also a mess, which reminded these people of the scene when the Dasheng army approached the city the year before last.

This fear of the loss of their homeland is the same, the difference is that now these people look at the Dasheng soldiers differently.

Once, they didn't feel that they were Dasheng people in their bones, they just had to succumb to Dasheng in order to survive; And now, they suddenly found that these Dasheng soldiers stationed in Huaidi were not to oppress them, but to guard here, and these soldiers were guarding not only the land of Huaizhou, but also ordinary people.

It was only one night, and these people suddenly had a sense of belonging to Dasheng.

In the city, Dasheng's soldiers patrolled the streets and alleys in groups, and the people's hearts became more settled, and they all began to pack up their homes.

From noon, news from several other cities, including Tong'er City, also came to Dayue City one after another.

The epicenter of the earth's dragon turned over this time was in Tong'er City, so Cen Yin gave instructions to Luo Guangqing before he asked Luo Guangqing to lead his troops to Tong'er City, asking him to move all the people in the city to the wild as soon as possible.

However, most of the people in Tong'er City did not believe that there would be an earth dragon turning over, and felt that Shi Dasheng people were intent on tossing Huairen and refused to relocate.

Since it was soft, Luo Guangqing simply used coercive means to force the people in the city to move, and his troops were limited, even if he did his best, only thirty percent of the people were moved out.

It wasn't until that day when the Earth Dragon turned over that the people of Tong'er City were afraid, even if they fled as fast as they could, it was too late.

Although the city has plenty of rice, flour, grain and grass, and tents are barely enough, the city is the epicenter, and the magnitude of the tremor is the strongest, at least half of the houses have collapsed, and the casualties have been counted in the hundreds.

Fortunately, there were plenty of herbs to keep the injured from waiting for death.

Now, the soldiers of Dasheng are still searching the city for survivors of the collapsed houses.

Other towns such as Chebcheng and Meiying City that were affected were also relatively light because they were not epicenters, and the imperial court had already prepared, so the casualties were small and the overall situation was stable.

Luo Qifang also proposed some treatments for the people, such as where the house collapsed, the court will arrange the temporary residence of these people; For example, the injured were treated free of charge by the imperial court; For example, the court gave porridge to the people for three days; For example, if a strong man in the family dies or is seriously injured and cannot work for a while, a certain subsidy will be given to the elderly and children......

To these, Cen Yin just listened, and then gave three points:

"Those who do not obey the command will be killed."

"Whoever takes advantage of the chaos to make trouble will be killed."

"Whoever waits for an opportunity to raise the price and cause looting, there will be no forgiveness."