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Jing Chunxi had the two brothers make many more copies of this notice than usual. She knew full well that this notice meant more to the people than just a piece of paper; it was a symbol of hope.

A copy was posted at the gates of the prefectural magistrate's office and the county government office, and even at the checkpoints set up at the city gates leading to various states and counties, a copy was delivered one by one.

In order to ensure that the notice could be posted smoothly and to avoid interference from the government, Jing Chunxi arranged all the guards to go out and provide protection for Ah Heng and his men to ensure that nothing went wrong.

The people who went out of the city to deliver the notice were all wearing soldiers' uniforms. When they arrived at the city gate and showed the seal at the bottom of the notice, no one dared to stop them.

Now, the small leader of the soldiers stationed at the city gate was certain that the notice was the intention of the government. Even without receiving orders from his superiors and before waiting for the opening time specified in the notice, he began to relax the guard at the city gate.

Some among them still understood the suffering of the people, understood the significance behind the notice, and understood the people's desire for freedom. The guards at the city gates were no longer as strict as usual, but showed more tolerance and understanding.

After all, they are not the ones who benefit from the city lockdown; they are just other people's watchdogs.

After learning the contents of the notice, some curious citizens fearlessly tried to rush out to test the waters. At first, they cautiously tried to run out, and after a while, they ran back. However, they were not stopped or driven away. Instead, the soldiers and officials guarding the gate looked at them as if they were fools.

Many people went in and out in this way, and some went in and out many times. After they had no problems every time, they finally believed it and spread the word to many people.

"Finally, we don't have to be trapped in the city, woooo!" A young mother stood at the city gate holding her child, tears streaming down her face with excitement.

Her parents-in-law died, and her husband was lying on the sickbed and almost died in order to save a few mouthfuls of food for them. He recovered a little after eating some food in the past few days, and now he is finally saved.

Her tears fell like beads from a broken string, dripping onto the child's face and the hearts of every bystander. She said in a trembling voice, "We can finally get out, child, we can finally get out."

She hadn't left the city for two years, and now she could finally come and go freely. She couldn't wait to go to the fields outside the city and take a look: "I have to leave the city starting tomorrow to plant those few acres of land."

An old farmer looked up at the dark clouds gradually dispersing in the sky, his eyes full of anticipation: "Even though I can't grow crops now, I'll plant some potatoes and vegetables first, so that I can at least get through this New Year."

His face was full of traces of time, but at this moment it was filled with the light of hope. He seemed to see the scene of a good harvest, and the picture of a family sitting together, sharing the fruits of their labor.

"We still have to visit our relatives outside the city and let them know we're still alive," a middle-aged man, carrying his bag and children, prepared to leave the city. His steps were firm and powerful, each one a step toward a new life.

His wife held their child's hand tightly, her eyes sparkling with longing for the future. Their family had endured so much hardship in this city, and now they could finally return home and reunite with their loved ones.

Many outsiders, trapped in the city and unable to return home, immediately packed their bags and headed for the city gates upon hearing the news. The heavy rain and the opening of the city gates gave them hope of reunion, fearing their families would already have burned paper money for them. Their hearts were filled with anxiety and anticipation, and every step they took was swift, as if a single delay would mean missing the chance to see their loved ones.

"I don't know if silk thread and cloth are expensive now. You should buy some. I have to do some needlework quickly so that I can sell them for some money." A woman said to her husband. She held the needle and thread in her hands, with a hint of worry in her eyes, but more of a longing for the future.

There are so many mouths to feed in the village, and without any income, we can't afford to buy food even if it's cheap. Her husband nodded, his eyes full of determination: "I will find a way, we will definitely get through this."

But her husband was thoughtful and didn't seem too anxious. He even advised her gently, "Don't worry. The high prices won't last long. Once the city gates open, merchants from Ezhou City and other places will surely flock to the city. We'll never lack anything."

This seemed to be true, and a trace of relief flashed in the woman's eyes: "Then let's wait a few days, until everything is stable."

A merchant stood at the city gate, looking out at the road in the distance, his eyes gleaming with excitement. He knew that the opening of the city gate meant the arrival of business opportunities, and as long as he worked hard, he would have no problem supporting his family.

"Hopefully things will return to normal soon so I can get my business back on track. But my original capital has been wiped out, so I'll have to start all over again," sighed a vendor sitting at his stall. Despite his difficult life, he remains confident in the future, believing that with hard work, he can start over.

The people of Jiujiang County saw hope in the heavy rain and the future in the dawn of the city gates. There was no more despair in their eyes, but instead a love for life and a vision for the future.

Jing Chunxi also knew very well that although Jiujiang County was once riddled with problems, as long as there were no more corrupt officials like the two mentioned above and the people worked hard, Jiujiang County would surely soon be revitalized and restore its former prosperity.