The Cold-Hearted Princess Who Transmigrated Here

After confirming that the group had indeed left, Li Can and Uncle Ming were the first to come and inquire about the situation.

"Chief, what kind of deal are they here to make?"

Li Can imagined the worst-case scenario, and asked in a terrified voice, "Big brother, you didn't sell all of us to them as slaves, did you?"

Li Xiong slapped Li Can on the head, really wanting to kill this brainless brat. "Sell you? How much are you worth? Nobody would want you even if you were given away."

"Uncle Ming, go and tell everyone to gather in the canteen now. I have something important to announce."

Uncle Ming noticed that the chieftain's expression was normal, his tone was relaxed, and he even seemed a little excited. He figured that the deal must be a good thing, and he felt much more at ease.

"Okay, I'll go right away."

After Uncle Ming left, Li Can continued to pester his older brother, determined to get to the bottom of things right now. "Big brother, what exactly happened? Can you tell me a little bit first? I promise I won't leak any secrets."

Li Xiong really wanted to beat and scold his cousin. He thought it wouldn't matter if he told everyone later, but he had to find out now. It was really annoying.

He has always hated repeating something countless times; it's simply a waste of time and energy.

However, he was very happy about this deal, and since it was a good thing, he decided to tell his younger brother first and let the big mouth spread the word so that everyone could be happy.

“I promised Miss Wang that this place would be left to her, and then we would all move to the city.”

"She will provide us with..."

Upon hearing the first sentence, Li Can jumped for joy and then disappeared like a rabbit.

He didn't listen at all, and didn't care at all about what his older brother was talking to the other person about.

"Ah...ah...ah...I'm finally free..."

"Ah... I'm moving to the city... Ah..."

Then Li Xiong heard Li Can's excited shouts gradually fade away, one after another, echoing like thunder in the quiet village.

"See? That's what effective publicity looks like. I'm really smart; I know how to make the most of everything." Li Xiong mentally praised himself for his cleverness once again.

Li Can's method of spreading the word is much faster. If we had to wait for Uncle Ming to go door to door to notify everyone, who knows how long it would have taken to get everyone together.

And so it turned out.

Thanks to Li Can's vigorous promotion, everyone gathered together after an incense stick had burned.

Li Xiong glanced at everyone. Eight or nine out of ten people had cheerful expressions, while the remaining dozen or so, who looked preoccupied, were mostly older people.

"Everyone, please sit quietly."

Once no one was speaking, Li Xiong began his announcement in a serious and earnest manner.

"I will only say what I am about to say once, so please remember it."

"If you have any questions, just ask them one by one, and I will answer them in detail. I will not repeat the same questions."

"If there are any questions I cannot answer, I will discuss them with Ms. Wang again tomorrow."

Despite their joy, everyone still had many questions, as Li Can knew nothing about the details and could only ask the village chief.

Li Xiong then explained all the details of the transaction.

"First, I promised Miss Wang that I would hand over the entire village to her. The handover will begin tomorrow and must be completed in seven days."

"Secondly, everyone in our village must move out. Miss Wang will arrange for people to receive us; we only need to pack our essential personal belongings and tools."

"Third, the place where Miss Wang has placed us is called 'Shantang'. It is managed by the Prefect of Shancheng. Everyone will have a brand new household registration and identity, and may even be allocated land."

“But there are also poor people from other places in the charity hall, so everyone must be careful in their actions and not reveal any information about this place. They can only call themselves beggars. If anyone leaks the secret, they will not be let off lightly.”

"Alright, now you can start asking any questions."

Uncle Ming was the first to stand up and ask, "Chief, what will we do to make a living when we go to the city?"

Li Xiong realized that he had indeed forgotten to mention this earlier, so he immediately added, "The most basic clothing and food are all provided by the government."

Upon hearing this answer, everyone erupted in a frenzy, discussing it amongst themselves.

"That can't be right! If we have food, drink, and shelter, then we don't have to do anything, do we?"

"Yeah, then won't we all become rich men in the future?"

"Doesn't that mean you can eat, drink, and have fun whenever you're free?"

"Is there really such a thing as a free lunch?"

"Wow! We're so lucky to have encountered something so wonderful!"

……

When Li Xiong heard everyone's naive ideas, he felt exhausted. They were all like fools, truly ignorant of the world and unaware of the wickedness of human nature.

With such clumsy behavior, if they moved to the city, they'd probably be sold off by city people and then have to help them count the money.

"Alright, quiet down."

"There is no such thing as a free lunch. The charity only provides the most basic food, which can only ensure that you don't starve or freeze to death."

"Soon, once everyone has settled down and adapted to city life, they will have to start supporting themselves, especially the young people who should set a good example."

"With a household registration, you can either go out to do odd jobs, become a street vendor, or at the very least farm. In any case, no one can cheat or shirk their duties, otherwise they will be punished and beheaded."

To prevent future troubles, Li Xiong had no choice but to spread alarmist rumors.

Everyone was startled by the warning, and it felt like a bucket of cold water had been poured over their heads, instantly sobering them up.

Many elders then launched into a sermon, saying things like, "How could such a huge windfall fall from the sky for no reason? Always remember not to trust people too easily."

"We've eaten more salt than you've eaten grain. If you don't listen to the elders, you'll regret it."

Li Xiong waved his hand to quiet everyone down, "Any questions you have, please ask them quickly."

The former chieftain stood up shakily and asked with concern, "Xiao Xiong, I watched you grow up. I believe in your abilities, and I know you want to give everyone a new way to survive."

"I didn't mean to upset you, but are you really sure this deal isn't a trap?"

“Even though we are of little value, you must know that nothing is more wicked than the human heart. Are you really sure this isn’t a new ‘wolf’s den’?”

Are you really sure you want to relocate the entire village?

Li Xiong respected the old man in front of him very much. He was not only the former chief of Qingfeng Village, but also his uncle.

His parents died early, and he was taken care of by his uncle after he turned ten. His uncle taught him hunting skills by hand and later recommended and supported him to become the new leader of the village.

In fact, many of his current ideas stem from the strong support and inheritance from his uncle.

"Uncle, I did gamble."

"Even if the great formation remains intact, and we continue to stay in the mountains, our safety cannot be guaranteed indefinitely. Hunting is too risky, and our current hunters cannot withstand many more raids. In the long run, we will all starve to death. So why don't we take a gamble?"

"The second aspect is that I'm betting on the other party's sincerity. I'm more inclined to believe that Ms. Wang made the deal with me out of goodwill. Perhaps she also had her own selfish motives, but the fact is that she was saving us."

"Finally, the opponent's strength is far superior to ours, and we have no chance to resist; we can only accept it."

“Uncle, we can enter the city starting tomorrow. At that time, I will personally lead people to investigate whether what she said is true.”

After listening to Li Xiong's analysis, the old chieftain was very pleased. The boy had indeed considered everything very comprehensively and thoughtfully, and he had nothing more to say.

This boy has been the village chief for so many years and has always been dedicated and responsible, so we should trust him.

"it is good."

"If you've thought it through, that's fine. You're the chief, you're in charge, and the decisions are yours. I believe you'll be responsible to everyone to the end."

Then he turned to face everyone and said earnestly, "I firmly support Li Xiong's decision."

“Our generation is getting old. Living doesn’t really have much meaning anymore, and we might even become a burden to our children.”

"But our children and grandchildren have a long way to go, and we cannot stop their future. Even if we can no longer help them, we can still be a source of emotional support for them."

"Now is an opportunity that we cannot miss. No matter where or when, we must all remember that we are one family, and as long as we work together, we can overcome the difficulties."

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone became excited.

"The old chieftain is right!"

"Yes."

"Yeah."

"Yes, we need to work together to have a good life."

Li Xiong was even more moved. He had been worried about the elderly who were unwilling to move, fearing that he wouldn't be able to persuade them. He never expected that his uncle would solve his worries as soon as he opened his mouth.

"Alright, everyone quiet down. Are there any more questions?"

Uncle Liu felt that he might be asking for too much, but for the sake of his family, he still bravely stood up and asked, "Chief, when we go to the new place, will our family still be able to live together? In other words, will our family be able to have our own house?"

Li Xiong really didn't know the answer to this question. Miss Wang only mentioned that it was a mountain villa, but he had no idea how it would be arranged. "Uncle Liu, I can only confirm this matter after I go to the city to see the charity tomorrow."

"However, everyone, don't worry too much. I believe Miss Wang and the officials will do their best to make the best and most convenient arrangements for everyone."

"If anyone is worried, they can come with me tomorrow and see for themselves; that would be more practical."

Li Xiong then confirmed, "Who else has a question?"

The questions that everyone could think of had been answered, and there were no other questions that could be thought of at the moment, so they looked at each other and then at each other.

Seeing that no one had any questions, Li Xiong made a decision: "The first batch of people can move starting tomorrow. Everyone should pack their belongings first, and I will inform you of the specific relocation plan after confirming everything is in order tomorrow morning."

"Alright, everyone go back and get some sleep. We'll get back to work when we're well-rested. We still have seven days, so don't rush, take it slow."

Everyone was really exhausted. Even though we took turns resting last night, no one slept well. We were physically and mentally exhausted.

If it weren't for the constant setbacks and problems, they would have given up long ago. Their physical endurance had reached its limit, and they were at their last gasp.

Now that all the problems are solved, people can completely relax, and naturally feel sleepy and tired.

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Wang Xiyue also rushed back to the inn very quickly. The transaction negotiations went much more smoothly than she had expected, which meant she could deal with the charity's affairs sooner.

Since the beggars in the southern district were actually people from the village who were secretly in disguise, she now has a good grasp of the situation of most of the beggars in Shancheng. The remaining uncertainty can only be verified by more professional people.

"Brother Mo, could you arrange for someone to reconfirm the distribution of all the beggars in Shancheng, to see if it matches what Mingzhe found out?"

"It would be best to find out the specific information of the person in charge of each area. I want to see if there are any capable people among them."