Intimidation is always the most effective means of persuasion.
Besides, Wang Fu didn't lie, something big indeed happened.
If you mention the existence of evil ghosts like Father Wang and Queen Mother, you will definitely be confused.
It would be much easier to understand if we mention familiar natural disasters.
Wang Fu recalled Xiao Fu'er's memories. On the way to escape, ghosts and swarms made chaos, dragging away people alive at night and eating them. The refugees just thought they were starving people who were going crazy and eating their companions.
There are also various plagues and insect pests that are transformed into ghosts and pretend to be cannibals.
I think back then, if the Queen Mother hadn't desperately snatched Xiao Fu'er from the hands of a hungry ghost, he would have been eaten by the ghost.
Wang Fu's words reminded Mr. Wang and the Queen Mother of the horrific memories of that year.
"No, we have to move."
The Queen Mother grabbed Father Wang's arm and pushed him, "Head of the family, you can't give up your life for money. We have so many holes, how can we survive if we encounter another famine year?"
They are also older, and Daniu's second sister is still young. If there is another famine, they will definitely not be able to survive it.
Wang Fu is not an alarmist. Once a ghost disaster breaks out, even practitioners will be like ants, let alone mere mortals.
"Mom and dad, don't be anxious. It will take some time before we arrive. Now let's sell off our property and convert the cattle in the fields into gold and silver. We can then buy a house and land after we move to our new home."
"The county magistrate will definitely help get it done as soon as possible."
Moving is a matter of urgency.
The ghost bride has been solved, but there is an even more ferocious and powerful scholar behind her. Once he takes action, destroying several villages is child's play.
Lao Wang's family was busy here, and other families in the village just thought they were watching a show.
After all, the news of the wedding day spread, and the bride ran away overnight, causing a big joke.
It is also the case that Lao Wang's family has developed too quickly. In just a few years, he has completed the accumulation of several generations, which inevitably makes people jealous.
Now that something happened, rumors and gossip immediately started to increase, and there were all kinds of cynicism and gloating about the misfortune.
At this time, Lao Wang's family was making arrangements to move, and it became natural.
It is best for country people to save face. After all, the circle is so wide, and even a small incident can spread to everyone.
Now that Lao Wang's family has lost face and can't stay in their hometown any longer, they have to move away in a hurry.
Some villagers are planning to take the opportunity to lower the price and buy the Wang family's acres of land and cattle at a low price.
Well, the idea is great, but it’s a pity that it can’t be implemented.
…
"Master Wang, I heard that your family is moving, but someone in the local area is deliberately making things difficult?"
Magistrate Lu found Wang Fu and
There was no anger in his tone. As Bailihou, the county magistrate of a place, killing many people and destroying one or two families was just a matter of words for him.
However, this time we encountered a ghost disaster.
"Lu Xian is Han Sheng's father, not an outsider, and I won't hide it from you."
After hearing this, Magistrate Lu's expression changed. At that time at Lao Wang's house, he realized that something was wrong. Although there was a near miss afterwards, he still felt that something was wrong.
Now, seeing Wang Fu speak seriously, I know it is definitely not a trivial matter.
"What I said must not be leaked to others, otherwise..."
Before Wang Fu finished speaking, Magistrate Lu said solemnly, "Don't worry, Chief Wang, this county knows the importance."
"Recently, there will be a ghost disaster that will affect a wide area. My family may not be able to protect themselves, so I have to move to a place near the Taoist temple. If you are interested..."
After Wang Fu left, Magistrate Lu sat in the study room until midnight, when the candle burned to the end and was quietly extinguished.
"Someone come quickly."
In the courtyard, Magistrate Lu's shouts rang out, and the servants were all awakened.
It was already midnight, but no one dared to murmur, because the county magistrate's face was very bad, as if he had just executed several death row prisoners and was filled with murderous intent.
"Quickly prepare the carriage and take the young master's family, as well as the old lady and his wife, to the town next to Yunyang Temple, where there are several houses purchased by me."
The butler was sleepy and still asked, "Sir, it's only the middle of the night. Should we wait until dawn before leaving?"
"Go quickly."
Magistrate Lu was terrified. This was a ghost disaster, not an ordinary ghost.
Ghost disasters have destroyed countless cities and counties, and there have been precedents before.
As a county magistrate, facing a ghost disaster, the only thing he can do is to save his family.
"Master, are you sending them all away? There is no one around you."
Magistrate Lu wanted to kick the housekeeper's butt. The old dog was particularly verbose today, "Stop talking nonsense and go do it."
He had no doubts about Wang Fu's words, because Lu Hansheng once mentioned in his letter to him, "Wang Fu said that if everything goes as it should be done, he must believe everything he says."
His son, Lu Hansheng, had been in Yunyang for more than a year and must have known the inside story that outsiders didn't know.
The ghost disaster revealed by Wang Fu this time is most likely true. After all, he also moved his family away.
"Um?"
Only then did Magistrate Lu remember, why not leave with Wang Fu's family?
The wisdom gained from serving as an official for many years allowed Magistrate Lu to grasp the trick instantly.
"Don't move yet."
At this time, the housekeeper had already woken up most of the people in the house, and there was a lively scene. Hearing this, he stopped.
"Master, you..."
Magistrate Lu said in an organized manner, "Prepare the carriage, soft drinks and dry food first, and put them outside the yard, ready to go at any time."
"Old lady, don't disturb me yet.
"Well, you can go to Wang Daozhang's house tomorrow and say a few words for me."
The housekeeper was confused. After listening to Magistrate Lu's instructions, he felt inexplicably that the reason why the master acted so absurdly today must have something to do with Taoist Wang.
…
"Let's go on the road together?"
Wang Fu was surprised when he heard the butler's message. This county magistrate was really a smart person, so he took advantage of the situation and joined him.
The other party must have figured it out, Wang Fu will protect his family, and it is safer to follow him.
In fact, the current road conditions are not too dangerous. Magistrate Lu is overthinking.
"Reply to the county magistrate for me, okay."
"Also, take this talisman with you on the road to ensure safety.
The housekeeper took a wooden charm and returned home happily to resume his life.
He didn't come for nothing. He specially brought officials from the county government to buy the old Wang family's farmland, cattle, farm tools, seeds, etc. into the official warehouse at a high price.
Those folks who were waiting for a bargain finally stopped.
"Son, we are all fellow villagers, can you..."
Wang Fu flatly refused, "Mom, that's absolutely not allowed."
Regarding ghost disasters, leaking them in advance is harmful and useless and has no effect at all.
My family trusts me, and Magistrate Lu has Lu Hansheng on the line, so there is no problem.
But as for the neighbors around you, they may not be of the same mind as you, no matter how close they live.
It's a big taboo for people to talk shallowly and talk deeply.
Didn't you see that Magistrate Lu only moved his own family? None of the relatives behind him knew about it.
Um!
Wang Fu thought about it again. Although Tu Dayou, Tie Qingfa and Jiang Qianfan did not live in the county, they had similar worries at home and they must be informed as soon as possible.