bayedsolid Chapter 214 Corrupt Officials
Chapter 214 Corrupt Officials
In that turbulent era, the food that the villagers were looking forward to seemed to be a distant phantom. When a group of officials came to the village entrance aggressively and asked the villagers to sign and seal to prove that they had not received the food distributed by the government, the originally peaceful village was instantly shrouded in anxiety and doubt.
"You want food, what's the point of looking for us! We haven't even seen a grain of food!" The words of the middle-aged yamen runner were like a sharp knife, piercing the hearts of the villagers. They looked at the runners helplessly, their eyes full of confusion and anger. However, the runners seemed to be out of the matter, coldly urging the villagers to sign.
The old village chief, the guardian of the village, seemed helpless at this moment. He knew that it was pointless to argue with the official, so he could only sigh helplessly, pick up a pen and sign his name on the document. Seeing this, the villagers followed suit, although they were full of reluctance and helplessness.
However, just as the officials were leaving triumphantly, a young figure walked out from the crowd. He was Lin Kunlun, a young man with a firm belief and sense of justice. He asked the old village chief in confusion: "Old village chief, what happened? Why do you all have to sign here?"
The old village chief sighed and told Lin Kunlun the whole story. It turned out that the government had promised to distribute grain to the villagers according to the number of households, but for some reason, the grain had not arrived yet. The officials tried to force the villagers to admit that they had received the grain by signing and stamping.
"Is this world a place where people can no longer survive?" The old village chief's words were filled with grief and helplessness. When Lin Kunlun heard the old village chief's story, his anger was like a blazing fire. He clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with determination. He knew very well that this was not just a problem in one village, but a microcosm of the injustice and corruption of the entire society.
"Old village chief, we can't just let them bully us!" Lin Kunlun said loudly, "We must fight for our rights and seek justice for those innocent villagers who have suffered!"
The old village chief looked at Lin Kunlun's young and determined face, and a glimmer of hope rose in his heart. He knew that this young man had courage and wisdom different from ordinary people, and maybe he could really lead everyone out of the predicament.
"Kunlun, you are right! We can't just give in like this!" The old village chief stood up and patted Lin Kunlun on the shoulder. "Go gather everyone and we will discuss a countermeasure."
Lin Kunren saw what happened just now and had some plans in mind. He really wanted to go out and make a name for himself this time. But if he didn't have people he could trust, it would definitely not work. So he thought of these people in the village. Many of these people grew up with him. They all knew each other well. In addition, many of these people had families, so they would have some concerns. If he could get a group of people to go with him, plus the twenty or so people he brought last time, he would have at least his own guard. With this group of people, he could better guarantee his safety. After all, in that future world, he was just a man who was in a peaceful world and a big shot in the business world. But he had never participated in any war. Now he has to face the battlefield, which is a more dangerous place than the business world.
Lin Kunlun's considerations were very thorough. He knew that to fight against those powerful officials, it was far from enough to rely on his own strength. What he needed was a reliable and combat-ready team. And those friends in the village who knew him well were undoubtedly his strongest backing.
Lin Kunlun acted quickly. He found the villagers who were on good terms with him and told them his plans and intentions. His sincere words and emotions soon won the support of these villagers. They expressed their willingness to follow Lin Kunlun and fight for the rights of the village together.
"Everyone knows what happened today! It's unreliable to expect the court to allocate food now. Even if the court distributes food, these corrupt officials will divide it all! I'm afraid this drought will not stop for a while! And even if it rains now, it can't solve the problem. After all, it's a lean period now. It will take until next spring to replant! Have you ever thought about how to hold on for several months!" Lin Kun looked at these young and strong people in the village. Of course, he would not take everyone away, as long as a few dozen people followed him. In this way, he would have a guard team that was absolutely loyal to him. And because of his suggestion, the village has been organizing a self-defense team, and all the young and strong villagers have participated in the training. Even basic training is not needed.
Lin Kunlun's words resonated strongly among the villagers. In this difficult time, the villagers not only faced the threat of hunger, but also had to endure the oppression and exploitation of the government. They were eager to change the status quo, but they were powerless to resist. The appearance of Lin Kunlun gave them hope.
"Kunlun, you decide what to do, we will all listen to you!" The villagers expressed their support and said they were willing to follow Lin Kunlun and fight for the future of the village.
Lin Kunlun's heart was filled with gratitude and responsibility. He knew that he could not disappoint the villagers.
"Kunlun! If we go with you, will we really have food to eat and can the young and old in the village really survive?" At this time, a middle-aged man who was older than Lin Kunlun stood up and asked.
"I can only say that we can fight to survive! Stay in the village and eat up the food left! You can also see that many trees on the mountain have died. How long can you hold on? I thought the government would distribute some food, but now it seems impossible! In this case, we can only save ourselves! As the saying goes, people move and live, trees move and die! If we continue to stay in this village and do nothing, there is no possibility of survival! I can guarantee that you follow me! As long as I have a bite to eat, you will not be short of food!" Lin Kunlun just wanted to see how many people really wanted to follow him. If there were those who didn't want to leave, they would most likely betray him as soon as they encountered a little difficulty.
"I heard that you followed Sun Ying from the county town to rebel! If we go there, will we do the same?" another villager asked at this time.
"You can understand it this way! We just want to beg for food! Only when we all gather together can we have enough strength to get food from the government! I won't force anyone here. If you want to go with me! I will do my best to ensure his safety! For those who don't want to leave, I only ask everyone to do one thing, don't report this matter to the government and implicate the people who follow me. If I know who reported it to the government, I will definitely come to find him! To tell you the truth, we captured Lengshui not long ago! And several surrounding counties! Lengshui has a huge granary, enough for us to eat for a long time! This time I took you there to let you go there to beg for food!"