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Chapter 118 Arrangement
"Chief, are you saying that those people have already entered the village?" He asked again with a frightened look on his face, pulling the old man.
Wen Shu nodded solemnly, not hiding anything: "The people we sent out to track them have been following them. If nothing unexpected happens, they should be on the opposite mountain at this moment."
However, Wenshu turned her gaze to the old man with an embarrassed look on his face and said slowly: "It's just that the current situation of Xiao Shitou's family is really worrying..." She knew how difficult this problem was, but the crisis facing the village was the most urgent matter.
After a moment's thought, Wen Shu decisively issued an order: "Fellow villagers, please ask the elders to return home and rest first, and the young people to stay here and wait for orders."
As soon as he finished speaking, a white-haired old man in the crowd stood up and said loudly: "Young Chief, we can't leave! Although we are a little older, our old bones can still help our fellow villagers!" His tone was firm and resolute, and he obviously didn't want to retreat or escape at the critical moment.
"Old man, I appreciate your kindness. I know you also want to contribute to the clan. Now we have manpower, and the Du family's troops will arrive later and will go into the mountains together.
Now, you want to go home and leave the outside affairs to me, to us young people."
"Grandpa Dacheng, it's late now and you're old. It's time for you to go home and enjoy your life with your grandchildren. Leave these things to us young people.
What’s more, the clan leader said that he would take the people from the village back to the village.” Duan pointed to the group of people following Wen Shu and said:
The patriarch returned with a large group of people, and everyone felt more at ease, thinking that there would not be any major trouble again.
After all, there are so many people here, so even if there is an emergency, we can handle it.
At this time, the older man said: "Okay, let you young people handle this!
We old guys can't help much if we stay here, and if we follow you up the hills and ridges, we might even become a burden to you!" After saying this, he turned around and walked back with several villagers of the same age as him.
Wen Shu then turned her gaze to Du Mingdao, who had remained silent the entire time, and said softly, "Brother Ming, although we have a large number of people here, the location at the village entrance is too critical.
As the saying goes, it's better to be safe than sorry. If the enemy really didn't take the usual route and chose that remote path to force their way in from the village entrance, the consequences would be disastrous!"
Du Ming had been standing quietly at the back of the crowd, but when Wen Shu suddenly called his name, he was startled. He had never expected Wen Shu to actually stop him and discuss this matter with him.
After a brief hesitation, he quickly responded, "Yes, what the Patriarch said is absolutely right!"
He stood up without any shyness and shouted to the dozen or so strong young men who stayed behind: "Fellow villagers! If anyone is willing to go with me to the village entrance to guard, please stand up!"
As soon as the words fell, responses came from the crowd one after another.
"I am willing!"
"Count me in!"
However, at this moment, Wen Shu hurriedly stopped them and said, "Don't rush to the village entrance, we only need half of us to go.
As for the remaining half, they need to form two-up teams, and together with the people behind me, form a patrol team to patrol around our village!"
After listening to her, everyone felt that what she said made a lot of sense.
After all, there are still many elderly, children, women and children in the village. If some refugees really break into the village regardless of everything and have nowhere else to go, it may cause unpredictable serious consequences.
Thinking of this, everyone nodded in agreement.
Wen Shu then continued to make arrangements in an orderly manner: "Alright, from now on, we'll work in groups of two and quickly form a team!"
After that, she pointed to the people standing next to Xuan Yi and continued, "Five of you come out, each of you select a team, and then form a team of three people with them to patrol the village.
You must be careful and conscientious, and not be careless in the slightest!"
After Wen Shu finished speaking, Xuan Yi waved his hand and five people walked out.
After thinking about it, Wen Shu felt that it was necessary to explain, "I know you have questions in your hearts, why are you paired with them?"
"Whatever the clan leader arranges, he has his own intentions. Do you think you can harm our family members?"
It was Duan who answered.
"That's right," another person agreed.
"I had not anticipated the refugees' arrival here. They are refugees, but they are actually bandits occupying the mountains. Their power cannot be underestimated as they have managed to get here, especially since most of them are men.
People are most dangerous when they are at their wit's end."
"Chief, don't worry, we are not the kind of people who don't know what's good for us. These big brothers seem to be quite skilled. With them protecting us, our safety will be guaranteed." I don't know who in the crowd said this.
"Okay, everyone, go away and do your own things!" Wen Shu waved her hand, signaling everyone to leave.
Then she turned to look at Duan and said, "Duan, over here, I'll give you two people, and you lead them to Xiao Shitou's house.
Leave immediately, without delay!" Wen Shu raised her hand and pointed to the brightly lit house at the foot of the mountain.
You know, the village was busy with the funeral of Xiao Shitou's grandmother at that time, so there were quite a few people staying there.
After hearing the order, Duan frowned and replied with a worried look on his face, "That's fine, but I heard that Xiao Shitou's family is going to take the old man to the mountain for burial tomorrow morning. I wonder if our business will delay them?"
It turns out that Dujia Village is geographically remote and almost isolated from the outside world.
Normally, when someone in the family passes away, the car will not be kept at home for too long.
In addition, it is the scorching summer now, and if it is delayed too long, the body may become damaged.
Seeing Duan's concerns, Wen Shu thought for a moment and then comforted him, "Well, it all depends on the situation. When you get there, remember to explain the relevant matters in detail to everyone. After all, nothing is more important than human life!"
Duan nodded to show that he understood and replied, "Okay!" Then he led the two private soldiers assigned to him by Wen Shu and walked quickly towards Xiao Shitou's house.
Wen Shu herself led the rest of the group, crossed a stone bridge, found a shortcut from another direction, and headed straight up the mountain.