Chapter 215: Benefits for the Villagers

Shi Huairen nodded and agreed, instantly igniting like a match in this small group, as if falling onto calm oil and instantly igniting a fierce fire.
"If you ask me, all of us in the northwest can live without anyone, but it is Brother Shi who we absolutely cannot live without!"
"With Brother Shi's decision, the heavy burden in our hearts has finally been lifted."
"I agree with Brother Shi's words!"
Sure!" "
“……”
For a moment, everyone at the banquet cheered.
The oldest person in Confucian robes was especially satisfied, laughing so hard that his shoulders shook. Along his graying beard, he loudly proclaimed, "Now that Huai Ren is stationed in the northwest, working tirelessly to transport food and supplies, the people in every region will no longer fear and there will never again be the horrifying tragedy of cannibalism."
"Today, when I return home, I will definitely spread the good deeds of Huairen in my family school to commemorate Huairen's sincerity towards the people of Longyou!"
In this meeting, fine wine and delicious food were prepared in advance.
With Shih-Huai Jen's final approval, the issues of grain transportation and grain prices have become a done deal, just like in a movie.
Everyone raised their glasses and cheered.
Shi Huai Ren held up his glass to toast everyone and looked at the old man speaking, silently smiling and shaking his head, saying, "I haven't done anything, it's just thanks to everyone's great help. I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it."
This is the way Shi Huiren has developed his character and conduct over the years.
Smooth and appropriate in every aspect.
It is precisely because of this that he has not only achieved great success in his own career, but also that all his peers regard him as their leader.
The atmosphere in the room quickly became lively.
Seeing that the atmosphere was just right, Shi Huai Ren raised his hands and gently clapped.
A moment later.
A steward who looked fierce and wicked led a group of young girls, around thirteen or fourteen years old, but dressed up beautifully like a swarm of butterflies, and walked over.
Shi Huai Ren smiled and raised his glass, reaching out his arm to capture the leading girl, who was also the best-looking among them, and walked over to the old man at the entrance of the mansion.
"I always keep you in mind. Your body is always cold, but this girl has a natural fragrance that can nourish your hands and feet and warm your heart. Please take a look. If you think she is good, I will have her sent to your mansion later?"
The look in Shih Huang-jen's eyes was somewhat ambiguous as he spoke.
The old Confucian scholar raised his head and turned around, looking at the young girl whose neck was being held by Shih Huang-jen. A meaningful smile could not help but appear on his face.
"Alright, alright!"
"It's still kind-hearted of Huai Ren. He not only thinks of benefiting the villagers, but also remembers this old guy who is almost halfway into the earth!"
"I am gratified!"
With the old man's nod, Shi Huai Ren exerted force and suddenly saw the girl's body bend down.
Throughout, there was no sign of any abnormality on the woman's face.
……
"General, these people are not in their own residence."
"No one has found her in each family's store or warehouse..."
In the city of Shanzhou.
As the scorching sun was setting, Shang Luoli arrived at the location where Gao Shuihan was supposed to be with his subordinates, his expression heavy and disappointed.
"They are all not here?"
Gu Yun.
Gao Shuihan murmured softly.
At this moment, his face looks very unpleasant, gloomy like a calm dead water pool. But beneath the calm water surface, there are urgent and turbulent undercurrents surging.
The military granaries behind the Zhenwu Army and Anren Army defenses have just encountered a mishap - they were burned down by the invading Tubo people. The situation in Longyou and even the northwest is on the brink of turmoil.
These wealthy Northwest grain merchants and landlords, who hold vast amounts of food and provisions, are all mysteriously absent from their homes, as if they had made some secret agreement.
"They are colluding!"
"They are conspiring!"
"They are raising prices and preparing to exploit the people!"
With a sinister tone, Gao Shuihan reprimanded, gritting his teeth with each word, then turned to the visibly nervous Shang Luoli and asked, "Where are the members of the First Army of the New Army now?"
The general has started to become murderous!
Sheung Lorilee's eyebrow twitched and she quickly replied, "I have already entered the city and am currently gathering here under the leadership of the First Military Political Commissar!"
After saying this, Sheung Lorilee felt somewhat conflicted in her heart.
Previously, when Gao Shuihan came out of the military office, he was filled with a murderous aura, but at that time, he did not intend to take action against these local grain merchants, but only wanted to give them a warning and reminder in advance.
But now, Gao Shui Han, who has murderous thoughts, will definitely make these people see the color of blood flowing out of a person's body.
Is it necessary for Shanzhou City to shed blood today?
Shang Luoli took a deep breath.
In the next moment, he heard Gao Shuihan give another order.
"Order, seal the city gates of Shanzhou City. No one is allowed to enter or leave Shanzhou City without permission!"
高水寒脸色如墨，下达了封锁鄯州城的命令，最后补充道：“以西北三道都知兵马副使的名义传递此条军令！”
When everyone thought that Gao Shuihan was just a son-in-law from Longyou and the son of the Anxi Jiedushi, he always seemed to selectively forget that he was also the vice commander of the Northwest Three Routes' military forces.
His authority is second only to Wang Zhongsu and Gao Xianzhi, making him the most powerful figure in the northwest.
Lockdown!
Shang Luoli opened his mouth and responded with a firm fist and a low voice, "Understood, I will comply!"
Immediately, he waved his hand and took out the official plaque of Gao Shuihan that he had been keeping, and handed it to his subordinates.
Watching the messenger leave, Shang Luoli looked towards the street in the distance and saw the common people who were unaware of what might happen in Shanzhou City today, still immersed in the festive atmosphere of the general's daughter's wedding last night, slowly approaching Gao Shuihan.
"General, what should we do next?"
High Shuihan glanced at Shang Luoli and coldly snorted, "Please summon the Deputy Supervisor of the Imperial Inspectorate, to monitor all the changes in Shanzhou City today!"
"Order the First Army of the new military to be divided and sent to various places to investigate and inspect the official warehouses and merchant gentry storehouses in Longyou. Thoroughly check to see if any inferior goods are being passed off as superior goods."
"Order all militia squads to block off villages, forbidding outsiders from approaching. Anyone who disrespects will be immediately dealt with as rebels!"
"Deploy the troops of Heyuan to reside in the homes of local gentry and merchants in the city, protecting the prosperous families in the middle reaches of the Long River, and preventing any attempts by Tibetan robbers to infiltrate the city!"
"Inform all the armies towards Shibo City to immediately enter a state of alert, reorganize the entire army, and be prepared for a massive invasion by the Tibetans!"
"Inform the troops stationed in various areas of Longyou to immediately recall the resting officials, soldiers, and officers, and remain in their garrisons to prepare for orders and instructions from the military headquarters!”
Clear orders flooded into Shang Luoli's ears, causing him to feel dizzy and disoriented for a moment.
What he never expected was that Gao Shuihan would actually make such a big move, almost shaking the whole Longxi in just a short moment.
But Gao Shuicold laughed and said, "The ambitious Tibetan wolves dare to invade the great Tang border. I, General Gao, know the northwest and cannot sit idly by. How can I allow the Tibetan thieves to harm the people of the northwest in the slightest degree?"
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