Chapter 191 Eat First
Shen Wei said to Pan Xi, "You go back first. I'm going to the martial arts hall. You don't have to wait for me to eat. You guys eat first."
After getting on the carriage, we arrived at the martial arts hall soon.
When Shen Wei met Miss Lu in the reception room, there was no extra greeting between the two, just a slight nod of the head.
Miss Lu said:
"Shen Wei, I want to ask you for a favor."
"When the news of the defeat reached the capital, the people in the capital were fine, but the refugees were in a panic and might cause trouble."
"I need you to help me and to help the court calm the people."
"You provided disaster relief, free medical care, and helped the weak. This has earned you great prestige among the refugees."
"You are needed to step forward at this time and find a way to make the refugees feel at ease."
"After all, it's not a good idea for the government to intervene. The people are only afraid of the government, so it would be best for you, the common people, to appease them."
Shen Wei thought about it and nodded in agreement. Shen Wei would agree both for public and private reasons.
No matter when and where, the wisest choice is to calm people down first. When people are in panic, trouble is likely to occur.
The woman's side was taken care of by Shen Wei, Xiaoying and everyone in the martial arts hall. Shen Wei first analyzed the pros and cons to everyone in the martial arts hall.
Then he said that if you just talk for a moment and the matter becomes a big deal and the government investigates it later, you will not only be punished but your family may also be implicated.
That evening, the apprentices returned home and explained the interests involved to their families. The more they did so, the more they should not gossip.
The next day, Shen Wei took everyone from the martial arts school to the refugees' residence in the suburbs.
On the third day, many women and children were grateful for Shen Wei's previous good deeds. Facing Shen Wei's persuasion, they did not hesitate at all and all assured Shen Wei that they would not cause more trouble at this time.
After getting on the carriage, Xiaoying was hesitant to speak. As they were almost at the martial arts gym, Xiaoying couldn't help but ask her questions.
"Weiwei... In fact, the most intense people among the people are the people in the capital."
"It's hard for those refugees to make money and survive every day, so how can they have the energy to be indignant? To be angry about the unrest in the future."
"I have also seen clearly during this period that the people of the capital have lived under the imperial city for a long time. They have a sense of pride in their hearts and think that our court will be invincible."
"That's why they became so excited when they heard that the army was defeated. They were worried that the situation between the two sides would affect their interests and survival."
Hearing Xiaoying say this, Shen Wei couldn't help but look at Xiaoying with admiration.
Ever since Xiaoying built the martial arts school, her vision and perspective have greatly improved. For example, she sees this matter very clearly.
Shen Wei wanted to teach Xiaoying. She said:
"Ever since our martial arts school became famous, everything we say and do has been under the watchful eyes of many people."
"This matter has both advantages and disadvantages for us. As for the advantage, we can use these eyes to achieve our goals."
"We went to the refugees today on purpose. I guess the spies from each family have already gone back to report."
"And this is our goal. We are now in the limelight, and the words I said to the refugees were implicitly backed by the government."
"Those behind the scenes know about this and will just inform everyone and severely reprimand those who are behind it to stop talking nonsense recently."
"If it's just one or two people who impose restrictions, it's fine. But if all the shop owners in the capital impose restrictions at the same time, people will become afraid and overly scared. They may even worry about... a change of dynasty."