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“There have always been rumors about Li people kidnapping people, but we can’t confirm it and we don’t dare to go up the mountain to ask for people.

But there are also rumors that many people in the mines are locked up in the mountains.

Even the powerful people of the Yin Dynasty regard us as resources that can be plundered...

In addition to the men who were taken away to do hard labor, if the women were taken away, they were also slaves and maids.

These are all passed down by word of mouth and we cannot verify them.

But the fact is that our people often disappear for no reason, and even their bodies cannot be found. "

Niu Erhua pointed at herself, "My father is so helpless...

After a few years, my mother also disappeared. I was brought up by my brother..."

He pointed at Chen Hai again, "Uncle Chen Hai, his son went to sea, and several of his companions have not come back...

The steward who organized the trip did not give any explanation, only that the boat had capsized.

Two years later, my daughter also disappeared overnight..."

Whether it is Niu Erhua who is talking or Chen Hai who is silent...

They all looked very calm, an almost numb calm.

Song Chenghou and others were shocked when they heard this.

It takes a lot of patience and suppression to achieve this moment, where the heart is as still as water.

There was a brief silence, and then Niu Erhua's brisk voice continued:

"I say this to remind you...

There was no precedent for asking for ransom in the past.

This time when they speak, they are probably targeting the nobles.

If we were on our own, we would never be able to raise so much money.

However, even if they collect the money, will they send the people back, or send them all back...

It is also unknown.

But one thing is certain, this will definitely not be the last time our people are kidnapped.

But if a ransom is given this time, no matter what the outcome is, there will be a next time..."

Not to mention Song Chenghou, even Song Chengjian, who came here for the first time to discuss, couldn't help but look at Niu Erhua twice.

This young woman grew up by the sea without a father or mother, and was unlikely to receive much education...

But she is very clear-headed and somewhat calm as a woman.

Although he spoke neither fast nor too slowly, nor too forcefully, the momentum he conveyed was not lost at all.

Although she didn't say it explicitly, her subtext was that bandits are not trustworthy and may change their minds at any time...

She tends to, hands-on.

Chen Hai's eyebrows were firm and he did not try to dissuade or soften...

Treat as,default.

The information provided by Niu Erhua has many reference significance in the region.

From the beginning to the end, Song Chenghou always believed that the bandits who helped others had a stronghold on the shore.

No matter which force on the sea it is, the people on the island are hiding their ears and stealing the bell...

At least, based on Niu Erhua's information, we can roughly figure out the direction.

Fight, it's easy.

They now have ships, men, and explosives.

But he knows nothing about his opponent or what his strength is.

More importantly, their weaknesses are too obvious.

As prisoners, the Song family cannot leave Hainan Island.

The fishermen, their wives and children, the abbot and the monks will not leave the island easily.

Even if there is a small victory in the fight, no one knows that the other party will come ashore to take revenge...

If money can be used to solve the problem, Song Chenghou and Jiang Xinyu both hope it can be solved peacefully.

The abbot did not express his opinion, and Jiang Xinyu only waited for Song Chenghou to make a decision.

So Song Cheng said kindly, "We don't have much time, so let's keep the story short.

According to the information provided by Uncle Chen Hai and Miss Erhua, and everyone’s opinions...

We need to prepare for the worst.

But after all, we are facing an enemy in the open and in the dark. When we don't know the opponent's strength clearly, we still have to consider the consequences...

There are still so many people on the shore. If they are violently retaliated by the other party in the future, the suffering will be endless.

Therefore, I personally suggest that on the one hand, we make plans to raise money...

At the same time, be prepared for a fight if the other party fails to fulfill their promise, collects four thousand taels, and still refuses to release him, or not to release them all...

Even the worst outcome, we have a reason for it.

If they take revenge in the future, we will be able to stand here! "

Everyone else agreed very much, but Song Chengjian nodded with great difficulty.

He has always done whatever he doesn't want, and he can't stand being cowardly.

But now, without the protection of my parents, I have to consider the safety of my younger brothers and Shishi, and the situation of my eldest brother...

Once a person grows up, he cannot control his temper and do whatever he wants.