coobybook Chapter 299 Jiang Chen's Back-up Plan
Chapter 299 Jiang Chen's Back-up Plan
While Jiang Chen was trying to find a way to kill Shen Nanzhi, she was not idle either. Food is the life of the whole village, and she couldn't just give it to Yang Lingzhao.
Why should their village be the one to establish the Yang family’s achievements?
Especially since she was involved with Jiang Chen and Lin, Yang Lingzhao had no face at all in front of her.
The only reason we didn't hand over the grain was because we were afraid that they would resort to extreme force. After all, we couldn't do anything against them, so we had to find another way.
Shen Nanzhi gave the villagers an idea: slice and dry as many sweet potatoes and potatoes as possible, then grind them into powder, mix them with water and smear them on the walls to make them look like earthen walls, so that they would not be late for eating next year.
Fortunately, every household has a kang, which makes drying very convenient. Every household is busy storing food, so this is a great idea.
As for whether it’s hygienic or not, in years of famine, people had to eat tree bark and grass roots. What’s that a big deal?
This is also the reason why Shen Nanzhi bought three days for the villagers.
Every household now has tens of thousands of kilograms of grain in stock. Even if half of it is consumed, there are still tens of thousands of kilograms left. The other half can be sold for money to build houses next year.
The remaining half is only a few thousand kilograms, which sounds like a lot, but every household has a big belly, so they have to tighten their belts to survive next spring.
Every family has a sense of urgency, and the whole family is mobilized to hide food. The more food is smeared on the walls now, the less hungry next year.
After Yang Lingzhao bought the food this time, their village was no longer in the spotlight and they could spend the winter in peace.
The disaster relief in this county, Zhao county and Qinghe county was quite good, but there were still refugees and bandits. After all, the capacity at that time was limited and it was impossible to take care of every citizen.
Three days passed quickly, and everyone in Yushu Village went out with panda eyes.
Yang Lingzhao came early in the morning with his carriage, and Jiang Chen also brought a few brothers to help. When they suddenly saw Shen Nanzhi, the Jiang brothers were angry but dared not say anything. They were also surprised at Shen Nanzhi's change, with complicated eyes. If Shen was like this at the beginning, the fourth brother would not have despised her. She would have had a wedding night and given birth to several children long ago.
Is it really because of bad luck that the Jiang family has implicated her?
As soon as she left the Jiang family, her luck became exceptionally good. Who wouldn't envy her good life?
"Ms. Shen, good morning. Can we start now?"
"Okay, get the money ready, and start from my cousin's house."
Jiang Chen was worried that they might hide the stolen goods, so he sent people to search the kitchen, the woodshed, and even the chicken coop and pigpen.
Of course Shen Nanzhi would not miss the opportunity to mock him, "Young Master Yang, those who know this are you guys who are buying food, those who don't know would think that bandits are raiding your house, do you also search your house when you buy food?
The people in our village helped you, but instead they created hatred?
If you have this attitude, I would rather donate all the food than give it to you."
Yang Lingzhao also felt that he was going too far. After all, she was his ex-wife. They had lived together in the Jiang family for three years. Why did Jiang Chen look like he had a deep hatred for her?
Shen Qingshan also picked up his weapon: "Who dares to search my house? I will beat him out!"
I don’t care if you’re the son of a prefect. I won’t take your bullying. The most important thing is that I can’t bear to see Nan Zhi being bullied by the guy named Jiang. He can bear it, but Nan Zhi can’t.
"Mr. Jiang, stop checking other people's yards and get back to work."
Jiang Chen was silent. He didn't want to argue anymore. As long as Shen Nanzhi died, all his anger would be gone.
The amount of grain in the cellar was less than expected, but it was almost enough. Shen Qingshan supported Shen Nanzhi the most, planted the most land, and harvested more grain. In addition to the stored grain, there were more than 40,000 kilograms left. He sold 20,000 kilograms to Yang Lingzhao and got 400 taels of silver.
It is also a huge sum of money for Shen Qingshan, and it would be good if it could be converted into money.
"The next one."
Other families didn't have so much. The most they could spare were more than 10,000 kilograms, and most of them were only a few thousand kilograms. Jiang Chen felt something was wrong. Shouldn't there be so little food left in Yushu Village?
"Master Yang, I think they are hiding something? This group of unruly people are not honest if they don't do anything serious. Please think twice, Master Yang."
Shen Nanzhi sneered: "Mr. Yang, Jiang Chen is seeking revenge for his personal grudge. If you support him, we will no longer be friends. When we meet in the future, we will just pretend not to know each other. I don't want to talk to a foolish and brainless person and drag down my IQ."
Yang Lingzhao was embarrassed, and Jiang Chen was jumping up and down, which angered the entire village. Things were not going to end well.
Even if they hid some of the food, so what? It was already good enough that they could give out so much food. He could just give it to them.
"Mr. Jiang, that's enough. Stop it now."
He thanked Shen Nanzhi again: "Thank you very much today, Miss Shen. I will treat you well when we go to the capital city some other day."
"No, I feel sick when someone named Jiang is around."
Yang Lingzhao laughed dryly, "There is a misunderstanding here. Miss Shen will know about it later. Then we will take our leave."
"Go slowly, I won't send you off."
Why don't I leave and stay to treat you to a meal?
Just as Shen Nanzhi raised his hand and finally sent the plague away, Jiang Saner suddenly pulled out a butcher knife from his waist, "Shen, you have caused my wife and children to be separated, and my descendants to be cut off. I want you to die!"
The accident happened too quickly. Shen Nanzhi subconsciously clenched his hands and grabbed Jiang Saner's butcher knife in his palms. Then he kicked it out, and Jiang Saner flew out with a howl.
"You dare to kill someone? Nan Zhi, are you okay?"
The people of Yushu Village quickly surrounded Shen Nanzhi and were about to attack the Jiang family. Yang Lingzhao quickly stopped them: "Calm down, Jiang Xiucai, what are you doing?"
Jiang Chen looked innocent: "I really don't know about this. My third brother was poisoned by her and couldn't have children. His wife left him. He hated Shen the most, so he couldn't help but take revenge. Third brother, why are you so confused?
Shen, I apologize on his behalf. I know you have some skills and won't hurt him, otherwise I wouldn't let my third brother do it."
Shen Nanzhi looked at him. What exactly did he want to do?
Jiang Saner definitely can't hurt me. Now that he knows that, what is he thinking?
Jiang Saner was unwilling to give up. With blood spitting from the corner of his mouth, he climbed up and rushed towards Shen Nanzhi. He was surrounded by the people of Yushu Village and beaten and kicked. He also laughed wildly, which sounded creepy.
"Okay, stop it."
If they beat someone to death, their reason would become unreasonable. The Jiang family, a family of scoundrels, would not think they were wrong. They would be victims if someone died.
She definitely couldn't let anyone beat her to death. If someone died, the people in Elm Village would suffer.
"Master Yang, what do you think about this matter? Regardless of whether I have the ability or not, he attempted murder, that is the fact, I will not forgive him, please ask Master Yang to make the decision according to the law.
Moreover, he seems mentally abnormal. If such a person goes crazy and seeks revenge on society, who knows how many people will be harmed.”
Yang Lingzhao was so angry that he almost died. "Come here, tie him up and put him in jail. Let Magistrate Cao judge him according to the law. I will never show any leniency."
Jiang Saner's eyes were bloodshot. After the initial madness, he looked a little dazed, as if he was stupid.
Jiang Chen felt a little distressed: "Third brother, take care of yourself."
Jiang Saner didn't say a word and was taken away.
Shen Qingshan no longer had a good face and scolded them: "Go away, our village does not welcome any Jiang family members from now on, and anyone who dares to step in will be beaten out."
"Get out, you are worse than an animal."
The Jiang family was driven out, and Yang Lingzhao was also ashamed: "You stay in the village with your family, I want to go back to the county."
"Young Master Yang, take care."
Jiang Chen did not follow him. He was very angry at the moment and would be scolded if he followed him, so it would be better for him to calm down.
He looked back at Yushu Village with a sinister smile on his lips.
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Shen Nanzhi sent the group of people away and asked everyone to go back to the house to drink tea as it was too cold outside.
Just as Shen Bo Niang had boiled the water and was making tea for everyone, Shen Huai En walked in and said, "This tea is not drinkable."
Shen Nanzhi suddenly had an idea, "Was the water poisoned? It was Jiang Chen!"
Jiang Saner's action was just to attract everyone's attention, the real trick was poisoning.
Shen Huai'en did not show up, but was watching those people in the dark. With the presence of secret guards, Jiang Chen thought that he had done everything perfectly, but in fact, he was under Shen Huai'en's surveillance.
The reason why he was not exposed in time was naturally because of Shen Huai'en's intention.
The people of Yushu Village were furious. The Jiangs had gone too far. "We should grab our weapons and smash the Jiang family. They dared to poison our village. They have such evil hearts."
"Go ahead and smash it, and take Jiang Da away and send him to the government office. This time we'll send Jiang's two sons away, but next time he'll be the only one left."
After getting Shen Huai'en's approval, Shen Qingshan took the young and strong men to destroy the Jiang family.
Shen Huai'en warned: "Don't hurt anyone, just smash things, don't give Jiang Xiucai a chance to touch porcelain, this person is deep-minded and vicious, but it's a pity that he doesn't follow the right path."
Jiang Chen's move almost succeeded, and Shen Huai'en admired him.
"understood."
If Shen Nanzhi didn't go, his cousin would destroy the house thoroughly without him having to show up in person. He could even make Village Chief Jiang bleed a little, as the person is from their village.
Shen Nanzhi looked at the tea, picked it up and smelled it, "What kind of poison is it?"
"Arsenic."
"Hiss, this is really cruel. He wants to poison so many of us to death."
"A small amount of arsenic won't kill you, and you can still be saved, but you'll suffer. Jiang Chen put a lot of it, a full pound. I don't know how long he has been accumulating it."
Buying arsenic is not easy. Pharmacies have strict rules and must record the buyer's name and basic information.
Moreover, only one penny is enough to cause death at a time, so the origin of this pound is very intriguing.
Shen Nanzhi was still not satisfied. "Can't you just send Jiang Chen in as well? This bastard is hiding behind my back and plotting against me. I won't feel comfortable until he's dead."
Shen Huai'en said: "Wouldn't it be enough to kill him all at once? He won't die, but will live a life worse than death. Watching his relatives and friends leave him, they will all pay the price for his sins."