Everyone has determination and stubbornness on their faces.

Old Man Nie ran into the room in a panic and said in a trembling voice: "Master Prime Minister, it's not good. There are many people coming outside, all of whom are kneeling in the yard!"

Xi Yu frowned, got up and strode out.

Seeing the sound of Yu come out, the patriarch raised his head and said with a sad look on his face: "Prime Minister, please take back Cheng's life, otherwise we will not be able to kneel down and we will have to take a hunger strike!"

Xi Yu glared and asked loudly: "Do you have to fight against Ben?"

His face was terrifyingly gloomy and anger erupted in his eyes.

The villagers who were kneeling down all their heads lowered, but none of them stood up, and the atmosphere was extremely tense.

The patriarch gritted his teeth, raised his head and looked at Xi Yu, his eyes full of determination, and said, "Prime Minister, it's not that we are interested in fighting with you. It's really this decision that concerns the livelihoods of many of us people. We have to do this!"

Xi Yu snorted coldly, hugged his hands in front of his chest, his expression becoming more and more cold.

"Everything that is done is for the people, you are so ungrateful!"

At this time, an old man in the crowd said tremblingly: "Prime Minister, we know you may have your considerations, but we really cannot accept this method. I hope you can understand our difficulties."

He said, tears flowing all over his body, and the wrinkles on his face seemed to be getting deeper.

Xi Yu's expression moved slightly, his eyes swept across everyone, and his tone eased a little.

"Then talk about it, why are you so resistant?"

Everyone looked at me, and I looked at you, and finally the patriarch spoke: "Prime Minister, this method is too risky. If it fails, we will face a catastrophe. I really can't afford to gamble!"

Xi Yu looked like a torch, staring at the people kneeling in front of him, and said firmly: "The principle of the true nature will never change, this must be done! If you are willing to kneel, then kneel down!"

There was no sign of concession on his face, and his expression was cold and majestic.

When the patriarch heard this, his body trembled slightly, and his face showed a look of despair, but he still straightened his back stubbornly.

Some other people showed grief and anger on their faces, while others sobbed in a low voice.

Xi Yu glanced at everyone's reaction, snorted coldly, turned around and wanted to go back to the room.

Tuoba Yu pulled Xi Yu's sleeve anxiously and asked, "Husband, what should I do? Could it be that I really let these people go on a hunger strike?" She frowned, her eyes full of worry.

Xi Yu looked gloomy and gritted his teeth and said, "This time I must take action against them!" His eyes were fierce.

After a while, Xi Yu felt very upset when he saw these people still kneeling there.

He took a deep breath and said loudly: "Everything I did is for the people, and I have never done anything that I am sorry for the people!" His face was full of righteousness and his eyes swept across everyone with a firm look.

The patriarch raised his head, with a hint of awe on his face, and said, "Prime Minister, I also know that you are deeply loved by the people. But it is really impossible to extinguish locusts."

Xi Yu glared at the patriarch and asked, "So what other good ways are there besides praying to God and worshiping Buddha?"

The patriarch opened his mouth, but couldn't speak for a long time, his face was full of embarrassment and helplessness, and finally he could only lower his head and remain silent.

Xi Yu was so angry that he clenched his fists with both hands, pointed at everyone angrily, and said loudly: "You all have no reason at all! If the locusts don't fade away, would you just wait like that?"

His eyes wide open, his forehead bulged with blue veins, and his face was full of anger and anxiety.

The patriarch showed a trace of guilt on his face, lowered his head slightly, and whispered: "Prime Minister, what you said really makes sense."

But then he raised his head again, his eyes still had stubbornness, and then said, "Yes...but this locust is a disaster caused by gods. How dare we mortals offend it easily?"

His expression was helpless and fearful, and his hands unconsciously rubbed the corners of his clothes.

After hearing this, Xi Yu snorted coldly and said, "God? It's simply nonsense! How can you solve the problem if you are so ignorant?"

His eyes were like torch, staring straight at the patriarch, as if he wanted to see him through.

After saying this, Xi Yu's face turned gloomy and turned around and was about to leave. Seeing this, Tuoba Yu hurried forward and grabbed him, and asked anxiously: "Husband, where are you going?"

Her eyes were full of worry and doubt, and her eyebrows were furrowed.

Xi Yu looked cold and said, "You are waiting here, don't ask more questions."

After saying that, he strode away without looking back, leaving Tuoba Yu in place, looking at a loss.

Tuoba Yu looked at Xi Yu's back as he was leaving, his eyes were slightly red, and he shouted at him: "If you don't explain it clearly, how can I wait here with peace of mind!"

However, Xi Yu's figure quickly disappeared from her sight and gave her no response.

Xi Yu walked alone for a long time, walking through one village after another.

Wherever I go, I see barren fields, dried crops are gnawed by locusts, and the sad faces and helpless eyes of the people.

He took heavy steps, frowned with his eyebrows, his eyes full of regret.

Looking at the locusts flying all over the sky, it was like black clouds pressing against each other. Xi Yu's heart seemed to be tightly grabbed by a big hand, so painful that it was hard to breathe.

He stopped beside a deserted field, squatted down, grabbed a handful of shriveled wheat ears, his hands trembled slightly, and tears rolled in his eyes.

"This hateful locust has caused the people to do this!" He gritted his teeth, his voice full of anger and sadness.

Xi Yu slowly stood up and looked at the endless disaster-stricken farmland, and his grief and anger became stronger and stronger.

He clenched his fists, his knuckles turned white due to force, and his lips were bitten deep.

A gust of hot wind blew, raising the dust in the sky, and Xi Yu's clothes roared in the wind.

His eyes became extremely firm, as if he had made up some determination.

"I must come up with a way to save this people!" Xi Yu said to himself. Although his voice was not loud, he showed unquestionable determination.

He continued to walk forward, and the land under his feet seemed to tell endless suffering.

Every time I pass by a family, I hear sighs and crying in despair. Xi Yu's steps become heavier and the pain in his heart becomes deeper.

"Why did God torture these innocent people so much?"

Xi Yu looked up and sighed, his face full of questions about unfair destiny and compassion for the people.
Chapter completed!