After the cannon fodder father and daughter married into the family, the whole family regretted it

"Yesterday afternoon, when Brother Fang and his two sons were returning from the city, they happened to run into us on duty and chatted with us about the situation in the city."

Fang Tong instantly became alert.

"That's really a coincidence. Big Brother came back from the city during the day, and the disaster victims arrived at night?"

The deeper meaning of this statement is quite intriguing.

Many people looked at Fang Jin with suspicion.

Fang Jin felt everyone's gaze and immediately retorted, "Third Brother, what do you mean? How can you just make up nonsense about something like this?"

"The Lin'an County incident spread throughout the county. I happened to run into the villagers from the village patrol team and kindly reminded them to be careful. Who could have imagined that they would escape?"

"As for the night raid by the disaster victims you mentioned, I have nothing to do with it. My family was also looted by the disaster victims. Moreover, as a scholar, I have diligently studied the sages' books. How could I do such a heartless thing?"

This statement made sense and many villagers nodded, feeling convinced.

Yes, Fang Jin is a scholar, how could he collude with the victims?

Even so, the village chief was still furious about the patrol team sending more than half of the members home without permission: "Alright, stop arguing. Blaming each other all the time is just a lack of unity among the villagers. At the critical moment, everyone only cares about their own families!"

What the village chief said was true, but speaking objectively, it is natural for these people to be concerned about their own families.

Fang Tong snorted coldly. He was not as easy to fool as the big guy. What the big brother said was probably not even 30% true, but he did not continue to ask about it.

The village chief had a gloomy face. He had scolded everyone he should have, but he still had to go on with life in the village!

"What should we do next? Let me know what ideas you have."

Speaking of this, everyone has something to say.

"Let's report to the police first!"

"Yes, village chief, let's report it to the police first to prevent those disaster victims from coming again!"

The village chief nodded and said, "We must report it to the police. I'll take a few people to the county later to discuss the rest."

Such a big thing happened in the village and it must be reported.

However, whether the county government can help them capture the victims, or when it can help, is another matter.

What if disaster victims come again during this period? We must be prepared.

Fang Tong spoke first: "I think our village must first unite!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone looked at him.

Facing everyone's gaze, Fang Tong was not afraid: "Everyone, think about it, were the ones who were guarding their own home last night more seriously injured?"

"Look at the several families in our village who are guarding together, so the injuries are minor!"

Everyone looked at it and compared it, and found that it was indeed the case. Most of the seriously injured families were defending their own homes. On the contrary, those families who acted together were basically lightly injured, and their food had not been stolen.

"Yes, Fang Tong is right. Thanks to the third brother and his friends coming to help yesterday, our house was not robbed."

"Of course, everyone needs to unite!"

"I think it would be better for the four families to join forces to defend together..."

The old village chief looked at Fang Tong a few times. He now had a new respect for this scoundrel who used to be idle.

He only said a few words and everyone started discussing how to cooperate, which saved him a lot of effort.

The village chief simply took the opportunity to offer his opinion: "Everyone, listen to me. I think we should just start from the east end and have every five households nearby protect each other. If someone comes from one family, the workers from the other families cannot just stand by and watch. They all have to go and help."

"Everyone needs to be smart at night." At this point, the village chief seemed a little disappointed, and his tone became a little harsher: "As for the patrol team, those idiots who ran home are unreliable. The other reliable ones were seriously injured last night. If it happens again, they may not be able to withstand it."

The village chief asked tentatively, "Do you think we should recruit some more people for the patrol team?"

There was little support for this proposal.

It’s too dangerous to go to the village patrol team.

Moreover, the village patrol team didn’t play much of a role in what happened yesterday.

At this time, Fang Tong spoke up: "The patrol team is mainly responsible for reporting news, but this function can also be achieved by other means."

"Why not tie a dog to the door of every three or five houses in the village? It's a warning, and if one dog barks, the whole village will follow suit."

This statement was immediately agreed upon.

"That's a good idea."

"I think so. I'll tie one to my door."

"Don't worry, I will arrange it when the time comes, and those who deserve it will definitely get it." The village chief also spoke.

Not every household in the village has a dog, but some families have puppies born from older dogs, which can be borrowed.

The matter is settled.

Everyone was injured and exhausted. After the discussion, they dragged their tired bodies home.

Fang Jin walked straight towards Fang Yin, smiling: "Second brother, you've been staying at Third Brother's house for so long, isn't it time to go home?"

Only one disaster victim came to the Fang family yesterday, but they were able to hold on.

But Xiang Wenbin and his friends suffered a great loss yesterday. It is not certain whether they will give him face next time he comes, and his family needs someone who will work hard.

Fang Nanzhi's face immediately showed a bit of anxiety. She immediately protected Fang Yin behind her and turned her head away with a look of reluctance on her face: "Second uncle, don't go back. I can't bear to leave you!"

Fang Tong rolled his eyes. "Brother, just because you eat at my house, does that mean you're employed by us? Or do you mean that your family's rules mean you don't have to work even if you're paid? That won't work here. Brother, you can't leave."

A few villagers who hadn't left had already come over to watch the excitement. Fang Jin naturally couldn't admit that this was what he meant. Instead, he said, "Second brother, it's okay if you have a problem with me, but your parents gave birth to you and raised you. Now, in such a dangerous time, aren't you worried?"

"Now I just want my second brother to come back and stay for a few days to protect my parents. If my parents knew you did this, they would be so disappointed."

Taking advantage of the presence of outsiders, Fang Jin directly used moral blackmail.

But Fang Tong wasn't the type to be manipulated by such a thing: "Don't you still have me at home? Why, aren't you protecting your parents? How heartbroken would they be if they knew?"

"Also, my family sent me to marry into your family to support your studies. You didn't give my second brother a single bite to eat for four or five days. He was so grown up and almost starved to death before he came out to eat with me. Now that my two brothers are gone and are no longer fighting for food with you, shouldn't you be happy, eldest brother?"

This is not a nice thing to say.

Fang Jin hadn't expected him to bring this up so openly, and fearing he'd make more mistakes if he stayed any longer, he immediately scolded him, "Third brother, don't talk nonsense over such a small matter. If you don't want to go back, then don't go back. I'm not going to force you to do it!"

"Forget it, my parents are still protected by me as the eldest brother!"

After saying that, he hurriedly turned his sleeves and left.

That's what they said, but when everyone looked at Fang Yin, who was hiding timidly behind Fang Tong's family, they all sighed.