"Is it really that serious?" Ye Shikai's face was solemn, and he was quite shocked. The empty cave before him was truly "shocking"; it's hard to imagine that a village of thousands has only a mere seven hundred pounds of grain left, hardly enough for a single meal.
"Yes, the people from the county were very forceful; they carried orders from the governor's mansion. Our soldiers tried to stop them and were not only scolded but even beaten. Moreover, obstructing them publicly would result in severe punishment." Luo Li was very helpless. Although he wanted to protect Shangshui Village's grain, the higher authorities were so insistent that they had no choice. If they really resisted, these garrison brothers would still face heavy penalties.
"I don't mean to blame you. On the contrary, I admire you and your brothers for risking your lives to protect this grain." Ye Shikai lightly patted his shoulder and said, making Luo Li feel relieved.
