Displaced refugees were a constant threat.
If mishandled, they could easily rise up in rebellion armed with nothing but clubs and bricks.
As the saying went: they were dead either way, so why not risk it all for the chance to achieve something great?
If Chen Yi could realize this, Elder Master Xiao and the others naturally understood it as well.
"Number Three, go find Liu Si. Ask him how he plans to settle those disaster victims.
"Xuanshuo, take the Punishment Hall's men and head just outside the East City Gate immediately. Assess the situation there. If any evildoers are committing crimes, you know what to do.
"Lixing..."
"Understood!"
Before dawn had even broken, the Xiao family estate was already bustling with activity.
Armored warriors of the personal guard strictly patrolled the front and rear courtyards, while men from the Punishment Hall darted back and forth, delivering stream after stream of intelligence.
