Chapter 62: The Sin of Gender 62
Thinking of the days they lived during the previous dynasty, the old men couldn’t help but shiver, suddenly filled with fear. How did they become so possessed, believing they could threaten the Emperor!
The current Emperor is the second Emperor of the founding dynasty. Shortly after ascending the throne, he implemented several beneficial policies for the people and cherished them greatly.
No matter how much the Emperor cherishes the people, he is still the Emperor. If the common people disobey, he may not care about their lives!
Considering the commoners who died on a whim of the Emperor during the previous dynasty, the elders’ firm hearts began to waver.
Although the border city is frightening, it may not lead to death upon going, but staying and waiting for the Emperor’s grace may lead to true starvation!
Or worse, they might be driven by hunger to forsake human decency, turning on each other until everyone perishes!
In truth, these old men overthought themselves into fear. The Emperor’s aim is to encourage people to go to the border city voluntarily, not to let them die. However, being high above, the Emperor had no idea that in just two months of food shortages, people had resorted to cannibalism.
The county official didn’t think to report initially; when he did, the Emperor was shocked and angrily ordered General Wuwei to forcibly escort all disaster victims to the border city.
Qin Shuangshuang also noticed the elders in the village were wavering and felt secretly delighted. Most young people had some adventurous spirit; although they resisted going to the border city, they weren’t the hardest to persuade.