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

This guard is best at investigation, so his fighting skills are naturally inferior to his own. It is because of his superb secret investigation skills that he is valued by the Lin family. This time, the Lin family was found, and this guard was the main contributor. At this moment, he was stunned by Song Shiwei's series of actions, and his reaction was a little slow. However, he can now be sure that Song Shiwei is one of them, and he immediately responded with full energy, opened the door and went out to look for the carriage.

When the guard was about to run to the entrance of the alley, he met Lin Shouren who came to rescue his daughter. Then he led a group of people back to the house and took Lin Ting back quietly.

The Lin family was naturally very grateful to Song Shiwei, especially Lin Shouren and his wife. They were grateful more than once for their daughter's acquaintance with Song Shiwei, and for the rescue she received from the dangerous situation in just a few months. In the minds of the Lin family, as long as Song Shiwei nodded, they would like to worship her as their ancestor.

Song Shiwei returned with the Lin family's carriage. After making sure that Lin Ting was not injured, he returned to the house next door. Meeting Feng Ru's worried and eager gaze, Song Shiwei said directly that Lin Ting had returned safely, and then went back to the main house to rest.

Those who knew the inside story of Lin Ting's incident understood how serious it was. If there was any mistake, the daughter's family's reputation would be ruined at best, and the Lin family would suffer at worst. Therefore, after rescuing Lin Ting, the group returned home in a low profile.

After seeing the doctor, Lin Shouren finally breathed a sigh of relief and had time to think about how to fight back.

When merchants confront officials, the result is obvious, but if they want to do something secretly, it would be easy with the Lin family's current assets and connections.

Leaving Lin's mother to look after her sleeping daughter, Lin Shouren took the housekeeper Lin Fu and eldest son Lin Mubai to the study.

The three of them conducted some secret investigation in the study, and then Uncle Fu went out alone and did not return until noon the next day.

Song Shiwei caught up on some sleep at home, and after waking up, he took Feng Ru to visit Lin Ting next door.

Everyone thought Lin Ting was frightened after suffering such a misfortune for no reason. However, when Song Shiwei arrived, he saw Lin Ting talking to Li Wan enthusiastically about what happened before his disappearance. He did not look overly frightened at all.

"Shiwei, you're here, come and sit down," Lin Ting waved at Song Shiwei with a bright smile, and patted the bed when the others came closer: "My disappearance scared my parents. I wanted to look for you this morning, but my mother said she wouldn't let me go out, so I had to wait for you to come and find me."

Li Wan glanced at Song Shiwei and smiled helplessly: "You also know that your uncle and aunt are scared. They are also worried about you. Although the disaster victims outside the city have been stabilized for the time being, they have not been completely resolved. Those disaster victims are still outside the city. The streets are the same as usual, but who can guarantee that there will be no other mistakes? It is better to stay at home, at least it is safe."

"Didn't my father and his men pull a lot of food out of the city? Why are those disaster victims still here? Didn't the court come up with a solution?"

Li Wan shook her head and sighed softly: "I heard that the higher-ups are arguing about this. My father said that they will just let the disaster victims settle nearby, and they will definitely not let them enter the city."

After listening to Li Wan's words, Lin Ting lowered his eyes and thought deeply, then said in a deep voice: "It would not be difficult to settle those disaster victims who fled here in the surrounding cities and counties, but they have no money and are weak. I'm afraid the officials in those cities and counties are unwilling to accept them."

"That's right. There are too many victims. The court is probably unwilling to pay money, so there has been no final decision. My father has been sighing all day these days, fearing that the court will target us again."

Lin Ting sighed softly, "Uncle, your worry is not without reason. Those officials have always felt that it is easy for us businessmen to make money. I am afraid they will target us again this time."

Song Shiwei sat aside and listened quietly to the two people talking. He could not empathize with their melancholy. After a while, seeing that Lin Ting was in a much better mood, he stood up and said goodbye.

When he was leaving the house, he happened to meet Lin Shouren and his son who had just returned from their work. Then they took the opportunity to invite him to their study to talk.

Although Song Shiwei was not interested in what the two had to say, Lin Shouren and his son had already treated her as one of their own because of their several help, and her status was no lower than Lin Shouren's. Therefore, Song Shiwei had no choice but to be warmly welcomed into the study by the two men.

"I heard from Niao Niao that Shi Wei doesn't like to go out. I guess he doesn't know about the current situation in the capital."

Facing Lin Shouren's kind eyes, Song Shiwei nodded slightly: "I am not very interested in those things, they can't affect me."

Lin Mubai handed Song Shiwei a cup of tea, then sat down and took over the conversation: "We all know that Miss Song is not interested in those things outside, but living in the center of power, there are some things that you have to know even if you are not interested in participating. At least if there is trouble in the future, you will be able to understand a little bit."

Facing Lin Mubai's smiling eyes, Song Shi nodded slightly: "You are right."

Hearing this, Lin Mubai smiled even more brightly.

Lin Shouren also said cheerfully, "I have already arranged for Niao Niao's matter. My Lin family will not let anyone involved in this matter go. Even if the other party is in a high position, my Lin family will not give up easily. If open confrontation doesn't work, then we will do it secretly. We must make those people pay the price."

Song Shiwei raised his eyebrows and smiled, "Uncle is indeed a man of temperament."

Lin Shouren laughed loudly, "I will not let others bully my noble lady who I have cherished since she was a child. The same goes for Shi Wei. If someone bullies you in the future, my Lin family will not let them go. It doesn't matter if the family property is dispersed. My Lin family has never relied on those gold and silver things. As long as there is one person in the Lin family, there will always be a day when we can make a comeback."

This was the first time that Song Shiwei felt a different aura in Lin Shouren. It was not the shrewdness of a businessman, but a majestic and heroic spirit.

It has to be said that there was still a little ripple in Song Shiwei's heart, and he immediately chuckled silently.

Lin Shouren briefly recounted the recent actions of the imperial court and his own speculations, and then explained to Song Shiwei the countermeasures that the major merchants of the Capital Chamber of Commerce had discussed in the face of the imperial court's calculations. He also explained the Lin family's future plans one by one.

Lin Mubai occasionally added something on the side.

Song Shiwei quite benefited from these words and actions of not treating him as an outsider. He would agree with them from time to time and even express his own ideas on some details. Lin Shouren and his son often had an epiphany and would praise Song Shiwei highly at the end.

"Master, something has happened," Uncle Fu hurried to the study, and when Lin Shouren answered, he pushed the door open and walked in: "Master, I just received news that a large number of disaster victims are coming, and they will arrive in the capital in about three days."

Lin Shouren stood up suddenly, took the letter from Lin Fu and read it quickly. After reading it, he handed the letter to Lin Mubai and Song Shiwei, his face gloomy: "This is going to be trouble."

Lin Mubai frowned and said, "Dad, we need to make some more preparations. With so many disaster victims coming to the capital, the higher-ups will definitely target us if they can't provide money and food."

"Before, it was just the official who gave the order who made the remonstrance. Now that a large number of disaster victims have arrived, it is very likely that he will openly demand it."