Natural disasters in books: I stockpiled goods to escape famine in ancient times

Feng Ru also wanted to ask Li An about some things regarding physical skills. Zhang Wu was not good at light skills, and Song Shiwei could not teach her how to teleport, so she could only slowly learn it at home, hoping that Li An, who was particularly good at light skills, would come over.

The old and the young were discussing in the hall. Huang Ying glanced at the sky outside, got up and went to the kitchen to cook. Zhang Wu continued to tinker with his carpentry, this time making a sand table.

After lunch, Li An thought that there was no need to worry about his salary, so he decided to correct some of Feng Ru's physical problems in the afternoon.

Before leaving, Li An was amazed by Feng Ru's talent. For several days afterwards, whenever he had time, he would come to Feng Ru's house to personally teach him the art of Qinggong.

However, Li An only came in the morning or after dinner. In the afternoon, Feng Ru followed Zhang Wu to the east of the city to study with Song Da and others.

It must be said that the idea the little girl had proposed was very good. When they first went there, Song Da and his friends thought that Feng Ru was just another child that Zhang Wu had come to find out about the news in the city. They were considerate and polite to her but not warm. The little girl also pretended to be the same at first. She looked confused, as if she was learning something for the first time.

The rule that Zhang Wu set for the few people was that they should still go out in the morning to get news, no matter how big or small, and learn to read in the afternoon, and be tested every three days.

The three children of Song Da cherished the hard-won learning opportunity and studied very seriously. However, they were used to a free-spirited life and no matter how much they cherished it, they were not diligent enough. When Zhang Wu tested them on the third day, little Feng Ru received a lot of praise from Zhang Wu.

This was a big deal. Song Da and the other two had never seen Zhang Wu so kind before. They stayed up late to study hard, just so that they would be the ones to be praised next time.

Therefore, in the second test, Zhang Wu clearly felt the progress of several people. In order not to dampen their enthusiasm, he also praised them a few words.

After that, Feng Ruru gradually became familiar with them, and the unfamiliarity and politeness as when they first met were gone.

After each test, Zhang Wu would go back and report to Song Shiwei, so Song Shiwei knew the progress of Song Da and the other two well.

On the day of the third test, Zhang Wu came back in a hurry with Feng Ru not long after he left. Zhang Wu's face was as gloomy as water, and Feng Ru's little face was filled with panic.

Song Shiwei frowned and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Sister Song, there is a plague in the city."

With a 'clang', the sewing basket next to Huang Ying fell to the ground.

Upon hearing this, Song Shiwei frowned and looked at Zhang Wu.

"Master, there is chaos outside. As soon as I heard that there was a plague in the city, I hurried back to tell you."

Song Shiwei pinched his brows and said, "Put on a mask and go out to investigate. Go to the east of the city to ask about the situation. By the way, go to the Huang family and tell them the situation. If there is really a plague in the city, don't go out recently. Huang Ying and Feng Ru, you two can use the mugwort to fumigate."

Song Shiwei made orderly arrangements, and several people had something to do, which actually reduced their panic and anxiety.

Zhang Wu responded with a "OK", quickly put on his mask and strode out.

A plague suddenly broke out in the city, and pedestrians were running in a panic on the streets. Zhang Wu tried his best to avoid pedestrians and ran to the east of the city.

At this time in Zhou Mansion, Li An reported the cause of his investigation to Zhou Huai truthfully, with an angry look on his face.

Hearing that it was Liu Nian who caused the trouble, Zhou Huai got angry for once. His face was as gloomy as ink, and his dark eyes were full of coldness.

"Master, Liu Nian has been controlled by my subordinates. That bastard knows that the truth has been exposed and caused a big mess, so he is ready to run away."

Zhou Huai's eyes turned cold instantly, and his voice was cold: "Bring the people here, and call Wang Yan as well."

"What about the Chen family?"

"The Chen family doesn't have the guts to do this. Wang Yan must be aware of this."

"Yes, I will go and invite Master Wang right away," Li An said while gritting his teeth.

As soon as the plague broke out in the city, Li An was the first person to know about it. Knowing something was wrong, he rushed out to investigate. In addition, the city gates had been closed the whole time, so people entering and leaving the city could be quickly traced. The investigation naturally led to the Liu family.

It turned out that the illegitimate son of the head of the Liu family came to the northern border from the capital. Liu Nian thought that the plague outside the city had been almost under control, so he secretly arranged to bring people into the city. Before Liu Nian had time to visit, the plague spread from the illegitimate son's house, and many people in the city had been infected.

Li An was so shocked and angry that he quickly ordered people to gather those infected with the plague together, and then put on a mask and returned home to report.

Even if Li An handled the situation properly, the news of the plague had already spread, and everyone in the city was in danger.

Zhang Wu had also arrived at the east of the city at this time. As soon as he entered the door, Song Da and his companions subconsciously took a few steps back and looked at him defensively.

Zhang Wu didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He waved his hands and said, "It seems that you also know about the plague in the city. Do you know what's going on?"

Song Da took the mask handed over by Song Er and put it on, then said: "The plague spread at noon. The source is still unknown, but Song Er saw that Lord Li, who was beside the eldest son of the Zhou family, went to deal with it. He concentrated those who had the plague in the house in the south of the city. Later, he went to the Liu family and took the head of the Liu family away. We guess that this plague may be related to the Liu family."

Without waiting for Zhang Wu to speak, Song Er shouted anxiously, "Sir, I saw it with my own eyes. I felt something was wrong at the time, so I followed Lord Li. The plague outside the city has been under control for a long time. Those victims outside can enter the city, so it is definitely not them. There are so many officials guarding the city gate, and ordinary people can't come in. The Liu family has a deep foundation in the city, so it is easy for them to let people in."

After listening to what the two said, Zhang Wu fell into deep thought. If what they said was true, then even the master might not have thought of this matter.

"I understand about this. From now on, don't go out. Lock the door and don't open it to others easily. I'll come over when I have time," Zhang Wu said and left in a hurry without waiting for their response.

Song Da and the other two looked at each other and saw fear on each other's faces.

"Fortunately, the adults sent us food two days ago, otherwise we would have starved to death at home," Song Da patted his chest.

Song Er: "Even if you didn't send us food, we would still starve to death. I think you have been living a good life for too long and have forgotten the time when we begged for food."

Song Da looked at him helplessly: "When did I say such a thing? You are talking nonsense again. Anyway, the adults just told us not to go out, especially you, Song Er, don't go out again."

"How can we not go out? If the adults come to ask for news next time and we don't know anything, then we are useless to them. And if we are useless, how can we eat for free? Okay, okay, don't say anything. At most, I will hide from others."

"You also need to wear a mask," Song San interjected silently.

Zhang Wu first went to the Huang family and told them not to go out. He also asked the Huang Hai brothers to be alert at night to prevent anyone from sneaking into their home. Then he returned home and told Song Shiwei about the speculations of Song Da and others.