I traveled through time and space and encountered a famine, and I became a hermit.
Chapter 164 The Gu Family Prepares to Sell Grain
After buying the necessary things, Zhisheng pushed the cart, and Gu Fu had secretly transferred the things inside to the space.
This time when they went out shopping, the Gu family members were not as happy as they were the first time in Weng County.
Gu Fu thought of the two cities closest to the valley, and Weng County had been destroyed.
If Zesheng County was also destroyed, then our family would really be unable to leave the country until peace came.
The most important point is that the rebel army committed all kinds of atrocities, such as burning, killing, looting and so on. If they really occupied Zesheng County, how many families would be broken.
Looking at the people coming and going in the city, Gu Fu whispered to his grandfather, "Grandpa, why don't we give some hope to the people in the city."
"Fu, what do you want to do?" Grandpa Gu asked his granddaughter.
"There are plenty of food and daily necessities in Fuer's space. Now there is a shortage of food in the city, so why not take some out to provide relief? What do you think, Grandpa?" Gu Fu put forward his idea.
Old Man Gu thought of his granddaughter, who could place objects remotely.
So he confirmed again: "Fu, you can place objects in the air, so would it be difficult to place food in the air?"
"No, grandpa, don't worry! I promise to place the food there without anyone noticing." Gu Fu assured her grandfather.
Old Master Gu thought for a moment and said, "We need to think about this matter carefully. It's not that we can't bear it and just give them relief. Let's go back to the inn and discuss it with your father and uncle, and then make a decision."
"Okay, grandpa. Fuer just had this idea, and he has the ability to provide relief if needed. As for whether or not it can be done and how to do it, you can still listen to grandpa." Gu Fu responded obediently.
After the grandfather and grandson had discussed it, Mr. Gu called his family and said, "Okay, there's nothing else to buy. Let's go back to the inn. I'll discuss something with you later."
"Yes, Dad/Grandpa." Everyone responded.
Everyone returned to the inn.
Song Renjing, who had been quietly listening to the noise downstairs, quickly came down and saluted to the elders of the Gu family.
"Ren Jing is back. How is your grandfather?" Mr. Gu asked with concern.
"Thank you Grandpa Gu for your concern. Grandpa is fine, he's just worried about the food." Song Renjing said half-truthfully.
Grandpa Gu and his granddaughter exchanged glances, and Grandpa Gu said, "I brought some food with me this time. If your grandfather needs it, you can send some to him."
Song Renjing thought of the cart that Zhisheng pushed. Even if there was food, there was not much and it could not solve the problem of Zesheng County.
Besides, his grandfather was fictitious. There was only an uncle named Prince Li in Zesheng County.
The reason for worrying about food was also something he randomly attributed to his fictitious grandfather.
So he quickly refused and said, "It's okay, Grandpa Gu. I heard that King Li will send elite troops to the south to buy food. Then Zesheng County will have food."
"Go to the south to buy food? It will take a long time to go back and forth. Can your grandpa wait that long?" Old Man Gu couldn't help but frowned and continued to ask.
"Yes, and didn't the waiter say that there are snowstorms everywhere and it may not be possible to buy food in the south." Gu Dahai also spoke up.
"My grandfather told me that King Li asked the gentry and landlords in the county to gather all the grain together. If they live a tighter life, they can still enjoy the bumper harvest this year. But the king's army and King Li's soldiers are holding the front lines and are also short of food, so a batch of them must be mobilized over there. So they need to go to the south to buy grain to make up for the shortfall. I think when the snow melts, the king's army's food and fodder can also be transported here. Then they can make the turnover." Song Renjing briefly explained what he had heard.
"I see. But you'd better send some food to your grandfather. He'll feel more relaxed if he has more food." Grandpa Gu consoled.
"Thank you, Grandpa Gu, but it's really not necessary. Grandpa still has enough food." Song Renjing felt helpless and refused with a smile.
Are you kidding! I finally got rid of Uncle Li Wang's pursuit, I will never go back.
Seeing that Song Renjing insisted, Mr. Gu said nothing more.
Anyway, we are planning to send food, so Zesheng County will no longer be short of food.
Even Ajing's grandfather will not have to worry about running out of food.
After the family had finished their meal and went back to their rooms, the Gu family quietly came to Grandpa Gu's room to discuss the matter of delivering food.
As soon as Mr. Gu proposed to send grain, he was opposed by his family.
"Dad, even though Fuer can put the grain outside quietly, if the grain suddenly appears, there might be trouble." Gu Dajiang was the first to object.
"Second brother, what kind of trouble could happen?" Gu Dahai asked puzzledly.
"The so-called chaos is a man-made disaster. If food suddenly falls from the sky and someone with ulterior motives spreads rumors, or if King Li has thoughts of rebellion in his mind, this will be a good excuse." Gu Dajiang continued in a low voice.
"Even if Prince Li has no rebellious intentions in his heart, once the news reaches the ears of the current emperor, he will become suspicious." Gu Ji took over his uncle's words and said.
"Yes, it is a blessing from heaven... Compared with the constant natural and man-made disasters under the current government, if the rumors are spread by people with ulterior motives, even if there is no chaos now, it is only a matter of time before chaos breaks out." Gu Dajiang looked at his eldest nephew with approval.
Seeing that his elder brother was recognized by his father, Gu Xiang also spoke up, "There is also our own safety. The sudden appearance of food out of nowhere will definitely require a thorough investigation by King Li. As outsiders, what will we do if the investigation leads to our involvement?"
"Even if we are not found guilty, it will delay our return trip and may even leave a record, which is inconsistent with our plan to travel in a low-key manner in the future."
"Good boy, very good." Gu Dajiang praised his son.
Everyone's opposition was well-founded, and Gu Fu gave his family members a thumbs-up.
I thought to myself that I was indeed thinking too simply. Seeing that people were short of food while I had food, I felt too compassionate.
You have to know that this was in ancient times, and it was the fiefdom of a prince who commanded a large number of troops.
Ancient history is full of stories of "foxes howling by campfires" and "red writing in fish bellies".
If his secret delivery of grain was really regarded as a good omen, the King Li in power would be packaged as a true dragon emperor blessed by heaven.
Then I would not only be saving people temporarily, but would be making the situation even more chaotic.
Thinking of this, I couldn't help but feel a little scared.
I secretly made up my mind that I would learn more contemporary knowledge, practice more, and adapt myself to the era I am in.
At this time, Mr. Gu said, "Then can't we deliver the food? Can we just pretend we didn't see the food shortage?"
"Dad, even if King Li sends people to the south to buy food, he probably won't be able to buy any. There are snowstorms everywhere, and food is needed everywhere. How much food can the south have to supply the entire north?"
"Once there is no food, if the rebel army attacks, it is only a matter of time before the city is broken."
"What should we do?" In an instant, Mr. Gu became anxious.
It is really a dilemma. Sending food may cause human disasters. If I don't send food, I am worried that there will be no food and I will not be able to resist the rebellious army.
"My son does have an idea, but I don't know if you agree with it." At this time, Gu Dajiang spoke.
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