Qi Yuantai and others had already learned about donating food from Lu Changyuan, and they also suspected the true identity of the Ming army entering the city. They had been thinking about it, but under Lu Changyuan's persuasion and intimidation, they repeatedly gave up the idea of ​​acting rashly. With the lessons of Kong Guoliang, they had to consider the consequences. If they did not die of a snake, their trouble would be great.

From a standpoint alone, Qi Yuantai, Wu Qingde and Zhang Changquan are in their hearts towards the Ming Dynasty. After all, they all served in the Ming Dynasty, but now the situation is unoptimistic. When Li Dingguo sent troops to the Eastern Expedition last year, the three of them were ready to respond to the uprising army, but before they made up their minds, Li Dingguo was defeated and retreated to Guangxi.

In this way, even if they were facing Nanming in their hearts, the three of them dared not have any unfair intentions. Who would not have a family behind them? Could it be that they really bet that the Yongli court could revive and fight against the Central Plains to restore the country?

Alas, even if Li Dingguo can fight like this, he can't counterattack against Guangdong. It seems that the Ming Dynasty is really hopeless, and he is already exhausted!

If you want to be honest, it cannot be said that these three people were not there. After the Qing army occupied Luo Ding, although Qi Yuantai and others were forced to be eliminated, they did not serve in the Qing Dynasty. They regarded themselves as "remnants" of the Ming Dynasty in private and adopted an attitude of not resisting or cooperating against the Qing Dynasty. This practice is also a practice that most Ming gentry in the Qing army controlled areas nowadays.

However, in the words of Zhou Shixiang in his previous life, these so-called "remnants" could not defeat them and did not want to die. They thought they had national integrity and scholarly character, so they established a spiritual arch for themselves to comfort themselves, so as not to be accused by future generations of people who are actually greedy for life and fear death and seek fame.

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If the Ming army who entered the city was really the Ming army, Qi Yuantai, who regarded himself as a "remnant" of the Ming Dynasty, were naturally willing to raise some food and grass for it, but no one could tell whether it was a soldier or a bandit. Therefore, when Lu Changyuan found them, the three of them discussed privately and finally reached a unified opinion. That is, whether the Ming army or a bandit who entered the city was going to be paid, the blood would be paid, but it could not be paid too much. First, each family had the money and grain, and each family would be willing to hand it over for nothing; second, they had to beware that the Qing army would have to collect grain after they came, so they would have to leave a way out for their own family. If they really gave all the food to these bandits, how would they live this year?

The Yang family, who is engaged in the fabric business, has some cloth in the warehouse, but there is not much food. I thought in private that if those people really want them to bleed, then they will use the cloth to support themselves, and the left and right cloth can't be sold. Instead of crushing it, it's better to take it out and buy life. Whether it's soldiers or bandits, the bright knife cannot be faked. It's not a decoration, but a real killing! Besides, the Yang family is not as good as the Qi family and the Wu family, but there are actually hundreds of people. If the bandits are really interested in killing, the disaster will be a big deal!

Compared with the Lin family, which owns the most land, the Zhao family, which is engaged in grain business, is really inferior to the latter. Because of years of war, most of his tenants died in military disasters, and most of the remaining ones ran away. Now only a dozen households are still renting their land. Just a few people can produce how much food can they produce? If you want grain, you can do it by stone one or two, and if you have too many, you will discuss it.

Lin Wanfu's timid personality was destined to be a fence-bearer. The city wall changed its flag and he would serve any king. He was afraid that he would not serve him carefully, so that he would not kill all those who hold the sword and leave a way out for the Lin family.

At the beginning of the year, the Ming army retreated. When the Qing army came, in order to save their property, Lin Wanfu even gritted his teeth and even gave his daughter to Kong Guoliang. For this matter, the wife of the family had many troubles with him, and those who knew outside laughed at him. Qi Yuantai and the others had even ridiculed him several times, but what could this be? After his daughter was sent over, Kong Qian stopped making things difficult for him in the Lin family!

Can a daughter who pays her dowry compare with the Lin family's property? It is important to live the lives of a family!

Businessmen are not honest. They are both in the Ming and Qing dynasties. People always have to survive and do business. As long as they don’t suffer from difficulties, let them go about external affairs. What should we do? Then we can ask about the world!

Lin Wanfu calculated in his heart that he could still take out some food. Instead of being robbed by these bandits, it would be better to give it up directly. Anyway, there are not many people in his family. Besides, there is also danger if there is too much food. Last night, a big fire came and many eyes were staring at the Lin family. If these bandits don’t come to ask for it, then the victims won’t come to steal it? Nowadays, in order to survive, people can’t do anything! Looking at the history books, are there still fewer people robbing the food shops since ancient times? At this critical moment, the more food the more dangerous it is. What does it mean to say, oh, yes, it would be strange if a child brings gold in the market and is not robbed by people!

After planning, Lin Wanfu was the first to rush to show his loyalty and said earnestly: "If you have any needs, just give me instructions. The common people will definitely share the worries of the adults!"

Seeing Lin Wanfu so tactful, Duke Xiang of Song was also happy, and immediately made a fuss, and then said, "It's not a big deal. It's just that the soldiers and horses in the city are short of some food, so Gaozhou can't help for a while, so I want to ask you to think for a while, so the soldiers won't be hungry. As for the food you borrowed, when the food you borrowed in Gaozhou comes in the future, I will return it as much as possible." As he said, he pulled out the banner of Li Dingguo and scared people.

After hearing this, Lin Wanfu said casually: "Since the army lacks food, we will naturally...."

"But I don't know how much food I need to raise by myself?" Seeing that Lin Wanfu was about to sell each company, Qi Yuantai, who was complaining in his heart, quickly grabbed the conversation.

He said it well, but was interrupted. Lin Wanfu did not dare to be angry. He could not even see a displeasure on his face. He seemed to have fame and fortune and had a career in Qi Yuantai and others, who had been a businessman, had little confidence.

Duke Xiang of Song was also unhappy, but did not have an attack. Instead, he looked at Qi Yuantai and opened his mouth, "Not much, one hundred and fifty stones."

"One hundred and fifty stones!"

After hearing this number, Qi Yuantai was shocked, Wu Qingde looked even more bitter, and Lin Wanfu was also shocked: My goodness, so many!

One stone is 120 kilograms, and one hundred and fifty stones is 18,000 kilograms. There is not a single family without so much grain, but if you really want to give it to this number, then the granaries of each family will probably be gone. What will happen yesterday?

The six families were all embarrassed, while Lu Changyuan and a few minor officials were silent and watched coldly. They were not the ones who bleed from both sides. The more Duke Xiang of Song wanted, they were more happy, because in that way, they could catch more from them. These bandits would never really weigh bags, it was very easy to do some tricks.

Qi Yuantai and Wu Qingde exchanged their eyes in private, and then said with a thorn intent: "Mr. Song, 150 stones are too much. Although our families have some surplus food, it is difficult to make such a large sum of money. Please ask Lord Song to give me a favor and reduce this amount."

Duke Xiang of Song said "Oh", still had a smile on his face, and asked kindly: "Then how much can you afford?"

Qi Yuantai, Wu Qingde, Zhang Changquan whispered a few words, gritted his teeth and reported the number: "Fifty stones!"

"Fifty stones?"

The smile on Duke Xiang of Song disappeared in an instant, and was replaced by an extremely gloomy face, "You are unwilling to share the worries of this official!"

"Damn it, aren't you just lending you some food? Why are you doing so stingy? I won't return it to you in the future!"

Ge Wu, who was signaled by Zhou Shixiang's eyes, sweared and jumped out, cursing in front of Qi Yuantai: "I will ask you if you will give this food?"

"June, I..."

Qi Yuantai was frightened by Ge Wu's face, and was about to speak, but he heard something falling on the floor behind him. Then he heard Lin Wanfu and Zhang Changquan screaming "ah" and Lu Changyuan and the others jumped to the side like they saw a ghost. Several people looked at each other, looking at the objects on the ground and dared not breathe.

What?

Qi Yuantai was frightened by the expressions of everyone and his back became cold, and his legs were trembling slowly. When he saw that, his eyes were black and he couldn't stand. He sat down on the ground with his butt.

What Qi Yuantai saw was a dozen heads strung together with hemp ropes. The one who was glaring at the top was not the one who was the Qiangma Kong Guoliang!

"Do you borrow this grain?"

Ge Liuyi lifted the hemp rope with a fierce look on his face, and suddenly a row of heads were lifted in the air.

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Chapter completed!