Lin Yu's life of traveling through time

Chapter 135: Survival in the Ancient World (4)

Lin Yu's words were powerful, and everyone responded in unison. The atmosphere was solemn and dignified. He continued, "First and foremost, our priority is to ensure survival. I will provide seeds, and we need to reclaim wasteland, plant crops, and ensure self-sufficiency."

Now is the time for spring plowing, but considering the severe situation outside, we only have 81 people left, so we will not grow crops in the suburbs. The land we have reclaimed in the city is enough for us to survive. We will consider it when there are more people in the future.

Secondly, the safety issue cannot be ignored. The city defense needs to be strengthened. We have to organize a combat-capable team to protect our home. We are small in number, regardless of gender, age or status, but anyone who can move must participate in patrol training. The patrol is divided into four groups of twenty people each. The four gates of Daliang City are inspected on time, with two people standing guard and changing shifts every two hours.

Furthermore, I intend to establish a simple medical system to prevent illness and also take care of injuries. I will be in charge of this for the time being, but is there anyone among you who knows medicine?"

Hearing Lin Yu's question, a woman stood up. She was no more than twenty years old and said, "Sir, I am the daughter of Doctor He from Xinglin Garden in Daliang City. My family has been doctors for generations, and now there are only my younger brother and I left. I know some basic medical knowledge, and my younger brother has also received instruction from our father."

"Okay! From now on, I'll leave the illnesses of the women in the city to you. I'll take care of the rest with your brother, and I'll continue to teach him."

Miss He was so excited that she pulled her younger brother to kneel down to express her gratitude. Lin Yu quickly asked someone to help them up.

After taking care of this aspect, Lin Yu continued, "Finally, education cannot stop. We have twenty children around twelve years old here, regardless of gender. We must ensure that they have access to education and knowledge, so that they can have hope for the future. I'll leave this to Tian Hong, the scholar. Also, Zhang Tieniu, one of our military households, please take an hour every day to train the children and master some martial arts and city defense."

Upon hearing the arrangement, Tian Hong and Zhang Tieniu stood up and accepted the order.

"Regarding the division of labor, I propose allocating it according to ability and interest. Young and middle-aged men will be responsible for farming and defending the city, women will be responsible for weaving and caring for the people, and the elderly and children can participate in lighter tasks such as growing herbs and gathering resources. At the same time, I will establish a council, with each household sending a representative to participate in decision-making to ensure fairness and justice.

As we have no food, I advocate distributing food according to work, with more work earning more. This will motivate everyone and be fair and reasonable. At the same time, we will establish a reserve system to prepare for emergencies. I will store some food and seeds in the warehouse to prepare for famine."

Li Cunshu nodded in agreement. "Master Lin is absolutely right. I am willing to assist you in planning the future of Daliang City and ensuring a better life for the people here. I am familiar with Daliang City's topography and defenses, and I can be responsible for repairing the city walls."

"I'd like to do that too," a young farmer said, raising his hand. "I know carpentry, so I can help build the fortifications."

The others responded one after another, each willing to contribute their expertise. Lin Yu nodded, wrote down their names, and felt secretly happy. He knew that as long as they worked together, they could get through this difficult time. It would be worth his acting like a saint and saving them.

Only after becoming the leader did Lin Yu realize how luxurious it was for people in ancient war-torn times to survive. If he didn't have the golden finger, he would have found it difficult to protect himself, let alone act like a saint. He had to ensure his absolute strength to subdue the people around him in order to ensure the safety of himself and his two children.

After the tasks were assigned, everyone began to perform their duties. Lin Yu kept Yan Ping, Tian Hong, Li Cunshu, He Yulin, He Shengrong, Gou'er, and Zhang Tieniu. In addition, there were three merchants from the Bai family and the craftsman representative Liu Changping.

Lin Yu and a few others will sit in the lobby of the yamen.

"We let you stay here because, firstly, you are also representatives of various parties, and secondly, you all need to be leaders.

Yan Ping, you are always by my side assisting me. You are responsible for coordinating all work progress and ensuring that every task is completed on time.

The position of Instructor Tian Hong is yours. We need talented individuals. Please quickly organize the children's study plans and ensure a clean and tidy school environment.

You will be assigned more responsibilities for the affairs of the city, including the duties of the Chief Clerk and County Lieutenant. We must expedite the repair of the city walls; we cannot afford to let our guard down.

The He siblings should reopen Xinglin Garden, pay more attention to the health and hygiene of the people in the city, and disinfect the water sources regularly. I also have a few books here. You and your brother can read them when you go back. If you don’t understand, you can ask me.

Gou'er, you should take the city children and study hard, and make use of your talents. However, you must learn to read and write. In your spare time, you should participate in the city's cleaning and inspection. The city's sanitation is left to you.

Tie Niu, gather the soldiers and don't neglect their training. I can keep you well fed, and you must defend the new Daliang City well. We are few in number, so teach the others. We will be a nation of soldiers. Also, keep an eye out for any incoming troops; they will arrive sooner or later. We must be ready to defend ourselves at all times."

"We will follow your arrangements, sir." Those whose names were called accepted it without objection.

Lin Yu looked at the Bai family of three and said, "Master Bai, you three are the only ones left in our business community. I'm sure Master Bai is quite knowledgeable about business. I'd like to ask Master Bai to boost the economy of Daliang City after it stabilizes. Once the time is right, you will be our important bridge to the outside world."

"Mr. Lin, you are putting me in a difficult position. There is famine and war everywhere. Where can I do business?" Mr. Bai sighed.

"That's fine. Once things stabilize, Daliang City will eventually develop and attract more people. When the time comes, please don't shirk your responsibility, Mr. Bai."

Mr. Bai gritted his teeth and said, "Okay, I'm willing to serve you, sir."

Mr. Bai knew that when Daliang City was truly stable, it would be time for him to go out and do business, asking people for information. In this world, it's not impossible to give it a try. One has to stay alive, right?

Lin Yu looked at Liu Changping again and said, "Brother, I'm going to ask you to unite the craftsmen to make some tools that the city needs. I'm sorry if this is too much trouble. If you need anything, please let me know and I'll do my best to meet your needs."

Liu Changping waved his hands repeatedly: "No, no need. We craftsmen are all willing to serve Master Lin. This is also for our own sake. We are willing to do anything to have enough food to eat and to survive. Master, when I return, I will ask everyone to make more city defense equipment."

Lin Yu smiled, "Okay, okay, let's work together to find a way to survive in this chaotic world."

Everyone stood up and saluted respectfully: "We are willing to serve you, sir."

After receiving the order, everyone quickly dispersed and returned to their respective posts. Within Daliang City, a bustling yet orderly atmosphere ensued, everyone immersed in their work, as if the entire city had been revitalized. Lin Yu stood on the city wall, gazing at the bustling city, a surge of emotion welling up in his heart. He knew the road ahead was long, with challenges and difficulties still to come, but as long as everyone remained united, Daliang City had hope. He returned to the government office and began to formulate a more detailed plan, ensuring steady progress at every step.

Late at night, Hu Zi and Ya Ya sat aside watching their father busying himself under the lamp. After stretching, Lin Yu put down his brush.

Hu Zi and Ya Ya came over to massage Lin Yu's shoulders and legs.

"Hahaha...Thank you Huzi and Yaya."

"Dad, you are so awesome."

"Oh? Huzi, how come Daddy is so powerful?"

"I know, I know." Yaya said with a bounce, "They all listen to Daddy. Daddy is so awesome today."

Lin Yu laughed, and Hu Zi nodded in agreement: "Dad feeds them well, so they all listen to him."

"Silly child, how can we expect them to obey our father if we just feed them enough food?"

"Why?" the two children asked puzzledly with their big misty eyes.

"Remember, in troubled times, kindness without absolute power is a sin and an extremely foolish act. Dad doesn't mean you shouldn't be kind. Kindness has its edges, and you should only be kind under the premise of protecting yourself. Remember what Dad said, if you don't have the ability to do something powerful, don't be a bodhisattva."

"Dad, why?"

"Alas, because of human nature. You two saw Tiger on Mantou Mountain and you said the stone had been exchanged for someone else to eat. Although cannibalism is helpless, it cannot be said that people are conscienceless. However, the desire to live makes people abandon all kindness, propriety, righteousness, benevolence, wisdom and trustworthiness in the face of disaster. People in troubled times are not human.

What do you think would have happened if Dad hadn't used some magical tricks and had taken out the food? The three of us would have ended up being attacked by a mob, or imprisoned and plundered before being killed. After all, having eaten human flesh, how could we possibly be soft-hearted?

Lin Yu spoke lightly about the rest of the story. His actions were indeed risky, but in this world, one couldn't remain isolated, nor could one hide in the mountains and forests. As far as the eye could see, there were no trees or grass, only barren hills and dirt. At this moment, unity was a way out. With his golden finger and his own strength, he was confident he could have a place in this world.