Hearing the old lady's question, Shi Chunfen quickly raised his eyes and said, "Returning to my grandmother, Chun Equinox feels that what Fourth Master said makes more sense."
"Why is he more reasonable?" Chu Xiu became unhappy, "Is it because he is your cousin's husband that you are so partial to him?"
"Of course not." Shi Chunfen shook his head helplessly, "It's just that our Chu family has a big business, so there is no need to hand over all the property. Once all the property is handed over, we will only be left with an empty shell, and the whole family will not be able to eat.
It’s all a problem, and I won’t be able to live much longer if I don’t die by then.”
"But if we don't all surrender, the rebels will still think that we are not loyal enough, and they will still cause death." Chu Xiu said dissatisfied.
"We can use our business capabilities to negotiate with them." Shi Chunfen said bluntly: "Instead of letting them kill the chicken to lay eggs, why not tell them that we are a chicken that lays eggs every year, and then we can use the remaining 20% of our property
Everyone will be happy if we continue to make money for them, and I don’t think they will disagree.”
"Yes." The old lady nodded with satisfaction, "The Equinox is right, 80% of the property is enough to give the rebels the illusion of surrender. If you hand them all over, you will cut off your own escape route, and you will have no choice but to be slaughtered by others.
Already."
Even the old lady said this, so Chu Xiu naturally closed his mouth and just glared at Shi Chunfen and Chu Run rather displeasedly.
Seeing that he was still as stingy as before, Shi Chunfen shook her head in a funny way. She looked at the old lady and asked, "According to my grandmother's opinion, if Liuzhou falls, how long will it take?"
When this was mentioned, everyone became nervous again. Everyone knew that the Chu family was the most powerful of the old lady, and the news from her mouth was probably 80% true.
The old lady shook her head and said frankly: "I don't know either."
She did send a lot of people out to inquire, and she kept a close eye on the movements of the court, but no one could tell the rebels' route. After all, the war was changing rapidly. Yesterday they might have won a big victory, and they would not run around for the time being. Tomorrow
They might be defeated by the imperial troops and then forced to other towns.
Everyone suddenly became depressed. In addition to being sad that 80% of their property might be lost like this, they were also full of fear of unknown disasters.
If money can't buy life, then what's the use of having gold and silver?
"You don't have to worry too much." Seeing everyone's frustrated faces, Ji Xiaoman took the initiative and said, "Maybe Liuzhou won't fall at all? Regardless of its location or military strength, Liuzhou is not a city that can easily fall. We don't need to worry so much.
"
"Yes." Aunt Liu happily agreed: "If it was really so easy to fall, the refugees wouldn't all run to Liuzhou. They must have known that the rebels would not attack Liuzhou City, so they went here desperately.
Escaped."
"That's true." Cao Yingchun nodded slightly, "We don't have to worry about things that haven't even been written yet."
They all pretended to be relaxed, but the old lady and others were still frowning, because they knew very well that Liuzhou was not only difficult to attack, but also had more benefits after taking it. It was just that they could use their Chu family to threaten them.
With 100,000 Huating troops, it is impossible for the rebels not to be tempted.
Chu Yan was silent for a while, and then took the initiative to ask the old lady: "Is there no news from A Ling?"
At the mention of this, the old lady let out a long sigh, "No."
Not long after Shi Chunfen fell ill, Chu Ling was sent by the imperial court to fight the rebels. After that, there was only one news of a victory, and then there was no news again. The old lady and Chu Yan were worried, but they had nowhere to tell them.
, to prevent the entire Chu family from panic.
But now the situation is getting increasingly tense, and the rebels may come to the city at any time, so they have to talk about this matter.
Hearing that there was no news from Chu Ling, Aunt Liu and the second room owner's expressions were full of excitement. Only Chu Gui, who had been silent all this time, took the initiative to speak up and asked: "Will A Ling be okay? If Liuzhou falls, he will be our Chu family.
The only hope is that nothing happens to him!"
Seeing that he was still awake, Chu Yan smiled bitterly, "I also hope that he is okay, but there has been no news. We can't leave Liuzhou to look for him at this time. We can only pray at home that he is okay."
Probably realizing that their lives were tied to Chu Ling and the head of Huating County, Aunt Liu rolled her eyes and quickly comforted her: "Don't worry, sir, A Ling will be safe and sound."
Compared to their worries, Shi Chunfen was sitting where she was and looked much colder. It wasn't that she didn't feel anxious, but that after going through so many things, she knew it was useless to be anxious.
She has always known Chu Ling's abilities. In addition to being a god in military use, his martial arts are also enough to protect himself, so she is not very worried about his life. She is only afraid that he and the head of Huating County will be involved in the dispute between the court and the rebels.
In fact, it is more difficult to escape than in war.
After everyone finished chatting, they each got up and went back to their rooms.
Not long after Shichunfen walked out of the yard, he heard Chu Xiu's voice from behind, "Why did my sister-in-law walk away so fast? Could it be that she did something wrong and didn't dare to see anyone?"
Shi Chunfen paused and looked at him with some surprise. She thought that she had been in bed to recuperate during this period and had not offended him at all. Could it be that just because she supported Chu Run's point of view, the other party was so aggressive towards her?
"Second brother, what do you mean?"
Seeing her looking at him innocently, Chu Xiu felt agitated, "You have the nerve to ask me what I mean? What is the relationship between you and Arun? Why do you always speak for him?"
"The relationship between the hall sister-in-law and the cousin." Shi Chunquin said calmly.
She always hated people criticizing her for their relationship between men and women. Even if it was Chu Xiu this time, her voice would inevitably increase, "I don't speak for him every time. It's just this time in total. Besides, this matter involves a lot of people."
The life and death of the Chu family is at stake, do you think I should make nonsense?"
"You haven't spoken for him yet?" Chu Xiu sneered, "Don't think I don't know what happened when you went to Shuzhou with him."
Seeing him mentioning Shuzhou inexplicably, Shi Chunfen frowned, "Then tell me, what can happen between me and him?"
"When you went to Shuzhou with his wife, his wife came back first, leaving you and him alone in Shuzhou for nearly a month. Do you dare to say that there is no compromise between you two?"
"Chu Xiu!" Shi Chunfen interrupted him unbearably, "Do you know what you are talking about? I am your sister-in-law, how could you unjustly accuse me like this just for the sake of a moment of passion?"