I'm watching the gate in the jail

Entering June, the atmosphere in Xunzhou City became obviously tense.

The first thing that bears the brunt is that fewer guests come to stay in the store.

Ever since the old "Sijin Restaurant" opened, because of Wanda's superb cooking skills, all the diners are like clouds.

In addition, the location is good, and the businessmen who come and go are willing to stay here for the sake of Wang Da's family.So "Sijin Restaurant" soon became one of the best inns and restaurants in Xunzhou City.

Businessmen have the most sensitive sense of smell. Although they may not have channels like Wang Zheng's, they also smelled ominous early on.

In the past few days, the number of merchants who have been in business has decreased a lot. Those who have come to Xunzhou City recently are often here to collect debts.

The actions of the merchants are like stones thrown into the middle of the water, creating ripples.As far as the eye can see, the number of ordinary people walking on the street has also decreased.

The gatekeepers who came to eat said that there have been many people who want to take advantage of the chaos to get out of the city recently, because they have stopped many of them because there is no way to guide them.

The most amazing thing is that Wang Yuanwai is also preparing to escape.

Based on his friendship with Wang Zheng, Wang Zhi's birthday party should be attended, and no matter how bad it is, he should send someone to give gifts.

But just a few days ago, Wang Yuan’s family’s daughter stopped looking for her, and she didn’t want the “shouzhi” she had been waiting for for nearly a year. She actually started to pack her luggage and prepare to go back to her hometown in Yangzhou.

Of course, what he didn't know was that the monk couldn't run away from the temple if he could run away.

No matter when he set off, whether by water or by land, his final destination is only the Imperial Prison of Beizhen Fusi.

At this time, I have to sigh that the two Wang girls escaped in time.

Otherwise, after the incident, the two of them, as direct female family members of the royal family, even if they escaped beheading, they would not be able to escape the fate of being served as prostitutes or slaves in the inner court.

Wanda also lamented that their relationship was not easy, so she raised her hand high, and hoped that they would be able to do it on their own in the future.

Qin Chang's passenger ship arrived at Xunzhou City at this moment of panic.

"Wan Zhenfu, Yang Qianhu, Qiu Xunjian, Gao Xiaoqi."

After closing the door, Qin Chang greeted everyone one by one.

After seeing Mei Qianzhang's face, he also looked at him with some curiosity, "This brother is..."

"Ah, he is the martyr we recruited recently."

Wanda walked over, kicked Mei Qianzhang, and signaled him to salute.

"Father-in-law, don't worry, Mei Yishi is one of his own. After this case is over... we will bring him back to Beizhen Fusi."

Yes, bring it back to Beizhen Fusi.

Just last month, after they came back from Zhifu Lu's house, they were like a showdown with Mei Qianzhang—they were the legendary Jin Yiwei who was unpredictable, ruthless, and murderous without blinking an eye.

Mei Qianzhang fell down in fright on the spot, but Qiu Zijin couldn't pull him up even though he stretched out his hand.

Mei Qianzhang never expected that a big mouse like him would actually play with the cat in the cat's litter every day during this time.

The most exasperating thing is that the cat with the highest official title was "stolen" by himself!

"You have two options."

Yang Xiuxian squatted on the ground, looking at the "Yijianmei" who was about to cry.

"First, come back to the capital with us. Turn yourself in, go to jail, go to jail."

"Second, go back to the capital with us. But we will give you a brand new identity - Jinyi Guardian."

Mei Qianzhang listened, raised her head in disbelief, and looked at Wanda who was full of smiles.

"What do you mean?"

"It means, you can either go to jail or join us, which one do you choose?"

Regarding how to deal with Mei Qianzhang, Wanda and the others also considered for a long time.

Although this guy is a thief, he is still a "black household".

But after getting along for this period of time, they also felt that this person was not hopeless.As long as someone is looking after it, it can be regarded as a useful talent.

Among other things, Jin Yiwei Yamen will definitely come in handy in the future with his lightness kung fu and his ability to disguise his appearance.

"I choose the second one."

Mei Qianzhang said without hesitation.

Join if you can't beat it, isn't that understandable?

And in this way, I am a small official with status, but anyone with half a brain knows how to choose.

"Oh, I was worried just now, you insisted on choosing to surrender."

Wanda said with a smile, "After all, we came to Guangxi this time for a private visit. Now that you know our identities and refuse to join us...you can only go to prison."

If the four words "Beizhen Fusi" can only be regarded as "notoriety", then "edict prison" can be regarded as "stopping children from crying at night".The effect is no less than "If you don't sleep, let the wolves in the mountains pick it up and eat it".

A person who knows the current affairs is a hero, Mei Qianzhang did not hesitate to choose to abandon the dark and turn to the bright, and then joined the grassroots civil servants of the Ming Dynasty to contribute to the construction of a better Ming society.

"I didn't expect Uncle Xiaoguo to go out so rarely, and have such an adventure."

Qin Chang didn't know that Mei Qianzhang didn't know the identity of Uncle Wanda, so he nodded and smiled.

Qiu Zijin looked at Mei Qianzhang worriedly, feeling like his eyeballs were about to fall out.

Uncle Guo?

Is this boy who is as prosperous as himself a royal relative?

Compared to Jin Yiwei's official status, Wanda's royal status surprised him.

Mei Qianzhang turned around crying without tears, went to the kitchen, scooped up a large ladle of cold water, and poured it down for herself.

He wants to be calm and calm.

Thinking that she not only stole Uncle Guo's snacks, ridiculed him for not making them sweet enough, but also stole Uncle Guo's "people", Mei Qianzhang felt that she wanted to die.

God, if he knew that he would steal from the head of the royal family Jin Yiwei Zhenfu, he would rather be caught and stomped for the first time in his life than be a thief.

Gao Hui followed in and called him to the door to watch out for the adults.

Yes, Gaohui, who holds the position of "Little Banner", is now Mei Qianzhang's immediate superior.

"Eunuch Qin is here this time, is there any new intention from His Majesty?"

After watching the tea, everyone sat down in stages.

"Adults, look at this first."

Qin Chang took out the brochure from his sleeve, "This is the "Strategy for Countering Rebellion" written by Mr. Han. Your Majesty has not published it yet, and all the adults should also pass it on."

Wanda took it, glanced at it quickly, and handed it to Yang Xiuxian.

This commander of the Han Dynasty is worthy of being one of the most capable men in the Ming Dynasty.

Although he has never set foot in the border of Guangxi, he can guess the situation here. It is simply an advanced version of Zhuge Liang who knew the world before he was a fledgling.

Everyone had a quick look at it, and they were all convinced.

They have encountered each of the "three evils" stated above in Guangxi.And compared to what was written above, it was even worse.

The following specific anti-rebellion strategy, according to Han Yong's meaning, is to concentrate forces and strive to capture Datang Gorge within this year.

The Dateng Gorge is located in the lower reaches of the Qianjiang River. It has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times and is the largest canyon in Guangxi.Stretching for more than [-] miles, the canyon twists and turns, and the mountains on both sides are steep.

When the Qianjiang River came to this section, it was suddenly turbulent and the waves were turbulent.And because the river is full of strange rocks and densely covered with hidden reefs, even if there are boats, it is impossible to go.

The banks of the Qianjiang River are almost cut off by this canyon.Only rely on a rattan cane as thick as a big bucket to connect the two sides of the strait for traffic.This is also the origin of the name "Da Teng Gorge".

It is also because of this that officers and soldiers cannot be stationed and set up towns again, and only natives and bandits will live here.

They rely on this legendary rattan that "sinks by day and floats by night" to travel between the mountains and the city.If they can beat them, they will burn, kill, loot, and if they can't beat them, they will run into the mountains to hide.

One hundred thousand mountains are endless, like birds throwing themselves into the forest, like whales facing the sea, where else can they be found?

What Han Yong meant was to directly capture the hinterland of Datang Gorge and capture the nest of rebels.

At that time, the remnants of these rebels will flee in all directions, and they will be defeated. Naturally, they will not be able to talk about combat power. They just need to take advantage of the victory to pursue and clean up the battlefield.

Compared with Qiu Jun and Qiu Hanlin's "Counting Insurgency Strategies", which was produced behind closed doors, this one is obviously well-founded, well-founded, and well-thought-out.

Except that Commander Han's tone of writing was a little rushed, and he looked a little too much. It is estimated that the emperor's brother-in-law looked even better, so there is nothing to blame.

Regarding Wanda's understanding of his brother-in-law, he didn't refute it publicly, but just gave the other party a chance to execute.It seems that as Yang Xiuxian guessed before, they will leave Xunzhou City soon.

"Actually, inspector Qiu has already written two memorials, which are ready to be presented to His Majesty. Eunuch might as well take a look."

Wanda signaled Qiu Zijin to show Qin Chang all the documents drafted during this period.

Qin Chang opened the booklet, and the smile that was on his lips gradually faded.

This Xunzhou City is more chaotic than he expected...

"Gao Hui, who is Master Wan?"

Mei Qianzhang squatted outside the hotel, tugging at the hem of La Gaohui's clothes, "Is he really Uncle Guo?"

"Strictly speaking, he is the younger brother of Concubine Wan."

Gao Hui said realistically.

Queen Wang also has brothers. According to reason, those two are the serious uncles of the country.But to be honest, these two people probably haven't even entered the gate of the palace, and they are as low-key as Wang Niangniang herself.

Inside and outside the entire imperial city, there are only two national uncles that everyone defaults to——Mr. Wantong and Mr. Wanda from Xinlebo Mansion.

"Wan Niangniang? That Wan Niangniang who is fifteen or six years older than the emperor?"

Mei Qian's mouth could be stuffed with eggs.

"It turns out that Master Wan is the legendary 'Master Wan'! Hey! Why didn't I think of it before. Jin Yiwei, Master Wan, who else is there besides him!"

Mei Qianzhang beat her chest and stamped her feet.

This is a "new generation legend of Ming Dynasty" that has not been circulated for a long time, but has a wide range of poisons.

Legend has it that there is a "Master Wan" in Fusi Yamen, Jinyiwei North Town, who can be called a walking guillotine and a "living hell" in the world.

Wherever he goes, people suffer.Wherever they went, their homes were ransacked and their families wiped out.

Most people kill, at most one or two.

Master Wan's murders are all calculated in units of "hundred".

The killing made people in the capital panic. Whenever the officials and people mentioned him, they all cried bitterly.

Soon, the prestige of "Master Wan" went out of the capital and went to the whole country, becoming the well-known "Head of the Prison".

"It's...not that exaggerated."

It was also the first time that Gao Hui had heard such outrageous rumors.

"It is said that he was handpicked by His Majesty the Emperor to be in charge of the imperial prison and administer the criminal law. In just one year, thousands of people died because of him, isn't that an exaggeration?"

Mei Qianzhang wanted another ladle of cold water to calm down.

Gao Hui thought about it carefully... that's right, thousands of people did die.

He has been in Beizhen Fusi for so many years, and the cases he has handled, and all the people who have died, can't match a fraction of Master Wan's hands.

Gao Hui frowned in confusion.

"That...Brother Gao. I don't really understand the rules of your yamen."

Mei Qianzhang stood up flatteringly, and leaned closer to Gao Hui, "Let's be Wang Da. If it is really proven that he colluded with officials, sold private salt, and even colluded with rebels...how will he be sentenced?"

"The Yi tribe."

Gao Hui said indifferently, "Just colluding with the rebels is enough."

It's just that they don't have the evidence yet.

But just selling private salt has been a capital offense since ancient times, and even family members will be imprisoned.

"Is there... no room for change?"

In fact, Mei Qianzhang also asked Qiu Zijin a few days ago, and the other party answered in the same way.

Yes, they did something wrong, colluding with officials and businessmen, and earning black-hearted money.

Mei Qianzhang could not deny this.

But, is it really so sinful that you will die?

The head of Wang Da, the brothers of the Pan family, are all such upright men... Do they really have to die?

"Must die."

Qin Chang put down the memorial, "Prefect Lu, Xunzhou County Magistrate, Wang Yuanwai... and this, Wang Zheng, are all culprits."

Wanda looked solemn.

"If it turns out that they used salt as a bait to coerce and lure successive officials to commit crimes together. If they don't obey, they will lure bandits from the mountains to the state capital and the county to kill and rob. No matter what, it will be a dead end."

Qin Chang had served two generations of emperors, and he had seen how the father and son of the Tian family were furious at the repeated shocks and rebellions in the southwestern part of the empire.

At least a dozen high-ranking generals and officials of the empire had their blood spilled on this land.Not to mention the soldiers who died because of this, and the millions of victims who were involved in the war.

This time, Qin Chang took a boat all the way south, and when he passed through the land of Jingchu, he was horrified by the dilapidated people's livelihood on both sides of the strait.

Because the flames of war in Guangxi spread all the way to Hunan and even Jiangxi, this place that was supposed to be a land of fish and rice turned out to be a large wasteland abandoned by people during the spring plowing season.

If this war continues to drag on, what will happen to the people's livelihood?What about the people?What Commander Han said, "Fear of peril and death", is probably about to come true.

Especially the little emperor, who has just been enthroned for a year, he really needs a chance to shock the world, and give the whole army and civilians of Ming Dynasty, who were timid because of the civil fort change, a chance to regain their strength.

This "opportunity" needs the blood of the rebels and everyone who colluded with the rebels to lay the foundation.

"If you are only selling private salt and have never colluded with the rebels. If you are willing to redeem the copper, can you save your family from sitting together?"

Wanda asked unwillingly.

Qin Chang thought to himself, could it be that there are relatives of the criminal here, people that Uncle Xiaoguo cares about?

On the way here, I heard that Uncle Xiaoguo almost got married with the second girl of the Wang family.Although the girl ran away later, could it be that Uncle Xiao Lang still misses her?

Oops, this can be difficult.

"This... I'm afraid it's just a redemption of copper, which is far from enough."

Qin Chang still doesn't know about Wanda's connection with the Wang family. He only thinks that this uncle Xiaoguo had a crush on the second girl Wang in Guangxi.

"How about that?"

Wanda stepped forward and asked expectantly.

Yang Xiuxian looked at him, feeling uneasy in his heart.

Master Xiaowan is too easy to be led by the nose.

Before, he already felt that he put too much thought on the Wang family.

Although it is said that sworn worship is a helpless act of last resort, as long as he is watching, his interaction with Mr. Wang's father and son has far surpassed the thought that should be devoted to a task.

He really regarded the father and son as "righteous brothers" and "god-nephews".

"Elder-in-law has worked hard all the way, why don't you go and rest first."

Yang Xiuxian said calmly.

"We're getting ready. The dinner market will open soon. Eunuch will go upstairs to rest for a while. When it's time for dinner, I'll send someone up to call you."

Qin Chang thought that Yang Qianhu was more sophisticated, so he got up and prepared to go upstairs without saying anything.

"Shopkeeper! Brother Pan and the others are here."

Suddenly, Mei Qianzhang's shout came from outside the door.

Qin Chang and everyone looked at each other, walked to the counter with normal expression, took out the guide, and pretended to be a customer who wanted to register at the store.

Before Qiu Zijin picked up his pen and began to write, Pan Guang walked into the store with big strides.

"Shopkeeper Wan, I need to ask you something."

Pan Guang and Pan Xingmeng are inseparable, and Jiao is inseparable from Meng. At this moment, Pan Xing is outside the door, pulling Gao Hui to compete.

"Brother Pan, what's the matter?"

Wanda greeted her with a smile.

"Isn't it my little master's birthday in three days? The head of the family wants to order ten boxes of snacks from you, and take them back when the relatives go back. You don't need to make it too delicate, they are all country people, and they haven't seen anything good."

Pan Guang took out an ingot from his pocket, "This is deposit money."

This time it was not official silver, but remelted silver ingots.

"Brother, you are being polite. We are all from our own family. Why should we raise money?"

Wanda spoke refusal words, but never took his eyes off Yinzi.

"You Han people say, 'Brothers, settle accounts clearly'. It doesn't necessarily mean that the shopkeeper will suffer."

Pan Guang happily stuffed the silver into Wanda's hand.

"Hey, this brother is so handsome."

He tilted his head, just in time to see Tan Chang who was looking down at Qiu Zijin ascending the throne.Qin Chang's skin is white and smooth, which is slightly better than that of a woman, so he is particularly eye-catching.

"People from the capital? Are there still people from the capital coming to Xunzhou City?"

Pan Guang not only speaks Chinese, but also knows a lot of Chinese characters. He is regarded as a high-level intellectual among the Yao people.He looked at Qiu Zijin's half-registered books, and couldn't help asking curiously.

Anyone with a discerning eye knows that Guangdong and Guangxi are not peaceful, and merchants are reluctant to come. How could this person dressed as a scholar appear here.

"Qin came back to worship his ancestors."

Qin Chang said calmly, "Although I moved to the capital a long time ago, my ancestral home is in Guangxi."

"Dare to ask your ancestors?"

Pan Guang asked.

Qin Chang said his grandfather's name.

The Qin family used to be a well-known family in Guangxi.Like Eunuch Wynn, because of being involved in the conspiracy against the party, the whole family of Qin's family was raided.Boys and female relatives under the age of 14 were taken back to the capital and served as slaves in the inner court.

When Pan Guang heard the name he said, he was stunned for a moment, then nodded with emotion, "I didn't expect that the Tan family had descendants, I thought..."

It is estimated that no one knows about the case more than 20 years ago. It seems that the white-faced scholar in front of him is really a descendant of the Qin family.

"It's just a side branch from a distant house, so it survived."

Qin Chang said lightly, took back the guide, picked up the bag and went upstairs.

Pan Guang withdrew his eyes, although he confirmed the identity of the other party, he still felt a little uneasy for some reason.

Coming out of the hotel, the Pan family brothers walked all the way to Wang's house.

"Brother, what do you think of the people in Shopkeeper Wan's store?"

Although he was ordered to investigate the identities and backgrounds of the shopkeeper of "Wan Xinghai" and other people, Pan Guang always felt that... the people in "Si Jin Restaurant" were a bit too hidden?

"They're all good people."

Pan Xing said without thinking.

Especially Brother Gaohui, like him, are real men who are silent and not much to talk about.

"Tsk..."

Pan Guang thought to himself that if you ask, you are asking in vain.

Although he is here to inherit his uncle's hotel, but with the cooking skills of shopkeeper Wan, he can't go anywhere to open a shop. Do he have to come to a remote place like Xunzhou City?

Not to mention in Beijing, even opening a shop in Guilin is better than here.

Pan Guang wanted to continue thinking about it, but as soon as he entered the door, he saw a servant coming to report with a bad face.

"Boss Pan, it's not good, there's someone from 'home'."

He said.

Wanda sat on the roof, holding a jug of old wine, looking at the half-full moon in the sky.

The moon and stars are sparse, and there are still a few traces of heat from the day in the air, and the fragrance of frangipani flowers that belong to the southern country comes from nowhere.

It was a beautiful day, but Wanda was not happy at all.

Tonight, Eunuch Qin Chang told him that if he wanted to keep the Wang family, he would not have to destroy the whole family together.

The only way is to let Wang Yuanwai take the initiative to plead guilty, cooperate with them, and capture the bandit leader in the mountain.

In this way, although it can't be said that the merits and demerits are offset, at least the family members don't have to be buried with them.

Wanda was a little surprised. I don't know why Eunuch Tan felt that he wanted to save the old man Wang Yuanwai, but he didn't say much, just nodded.

Lying on the bed, he was thinking about his brother-in-law in Jingli, his sister who had been pregnant for several months, and at the same time thinking about Mr. Wang who treated him like his own brother, and such a cute Ah Zhi...

What to do, the palms and backs of the hands are full of flesh, no matter which side he doesn't want to make them sad.

"Drinking alone?"

There was a rustling sound behind him, and Wanda looked back, only to see Yang Xiuxian holding a plate of fried peanuts and also going up to the roof.

"How did you know I was here?"

Wanda smiled and made room for Yang Xiuxian to sit next to him.

"Master Wan, are you underestimating Jin Yiwei's hearing ability? I can guarantee that not only I can hear the movement on the roof, but Gao Hui must also hear it."

Yang Xiuxian said with a smile.

"Yeah...you are all 'Jinyiwei' to the letter."

Wanda lowered her head with a lonely smile.

Only a half-way monk like myself would be confused in the dilemma of being loyal to his duty or betraying his friends.

"Yang...not long after joining Jinyiwei, he handled a case. At that time, I was still a small flag."

Yang Xiuxian grabbed a handful of peanuts and counted them one by one.

"I was sent by Commander Yuan to work in an official's house to investigate whether he embezzled public funds."

Wanda raised her head and looked at Yang Xiuxian's handsome profile.

"I joined that family as a distant relative of the housekeeper. The mistress of his family has no children, and she treats me very well. It can be said that... she treats me as her own."

Taking the flagon from Wanda's hand, Yang Xiuxian took a big gulp into his mouth.

"My lord knows that my mother died shortly after giving birth to me. My aunt treated me like that. I have never been treated so tenderly by an older lady."

Deep nostalgia and unconcealable admiration floated in Yang Xiuxian's eyes.

"She will make clothes for me, make shoes... and even want to really accept me as a godson. If I hadn't reminded myself all the time that this is just a task, she might be a criminal. Perhaps, I would really fall into a complete sinking In that deep affection."

"Then, what happened later, what happened to that official?"

Wanda asked anxiously, "Is he really embezzled?"

"Yes."

Yang Xiuxian smiled wryly.

"Although this lord wears patched clothes on weekdays. The official clothes have been washed white, and even the garden in the mansion has been converted into a vegetable field by him, and he cultivates it himself every day after the court... Judging from the appearance, you will really believe that this is a rare honest official in a century."

"Then how did you find evidence of his corruption?"

"I stayed in his house for nearly a year, and I searched almost everything I could find. I used a knife to check the garden pool, the vegetable field, and even every pillar in the room. Just when I was almost Give up, when you feel that this old man is really innocent..."

Yang Xiuxian's expression was somewhat indescribable.

"Finally, it was discovered that under the cesspit of the latrine, there were large silver bricks stacked neatly."

Well……

Wanda suddenly didn't want to ask how he found out...

Looking at the half moon in the sky, Yang Xiuxian murmured, "That was the most unforgettable case for me. Since then, no matter how miserable the mountains of swords and seas of fire are, it will not make my heart ache."

"Then, what happened to the wife of that family?"

"Before Jin Yiwei ransacked the house..."

Yang Xiuxian blinked his eyes, then opened them again, the tenderness in his eyes receded, leaving only a coldness.

"I killed her with my own hands."

"why?"

Wanda couldn't help asking.

"Her husband committed the crime of ransacking the family and exterminating the family. As a wife, she cannot escape no matter what. Instead of being arrested and imprisoned, where she suffered all kinds of pain and torture and died. It would be better if I gave her A happy one. At least, my knife is fast enough, so it won't hurt so much."

Yang Xiuxian turned his head and looked into Wanda's unacceptable eyes, "Since ancient times, 'loyalty and filial piety' have not been able to achieve both, let alone between officials and bandits? Don't forget, my lord, we are the Jinyiwei first, and we are the ones who uphold the rules and regulations. After that is someone's relatives and friends. "Heaven and earth kings, relatives and teachers", "jun" is before "relatives and friends."

Although Yang Xiuxian spoke harsh words, Wanda clearly saw the slight redness in the corners of his eyes.

He had never seen such a soft, even weak side in Yang Xiuxian's body.

"Eunuch Tan is right. Wang Zheng, a generation of heroes, committed crimes that cannot be absolved of death. If you want his family members to live, you can only actively cooperate with the government to wipe out the bandit leader. In this way, Maybe His Majesty is merciful enough to pardon some of his family members' crimes."

Yang Xiuxian stroked the listless hair on Wanda's head, "Ah Zhi is a good boy, and I can't bear him to suffer."

The laws of the country are ruthless, even for children.Once the incident happened, Eunuch Qin and Eunuch Wynn are the best examples.

Although they are all high-ranking and powerful now, they are deeply favored by Long En, and they enjoy the wealth and glory that others can't match.But in this life, the love between men and women, and even the pain of being away from relatives, can never be compensated.

"Yes, anyway, I'm going to give it a try."

Wanda nodded firmly.

Even if it's for Ah Zhi, he still has to persuade Wang Dachang.

"The shopkeeper, Manager Yang."

Suddenly, a black shadow rose from the flat ground, and after moving twice, it actually came directly to the roof.

It was Mei Qianzhang who came.

After the store was closed for the past two days, he and Gao Hui took turns guarding outside Wang's house, always paying attention to Wang's movements.In case they are going to pack up their bags and run away like Wang Yuanwai, they will come and inform them immediately.

"Many natives came to the Wang family today."

He looked solemn.

"Is it to be a relative for Ah Zhi's birthday?"

Wanda asked.

"No... Although there are ordinary relatives and women, but from my point of view..."

Mei Qianzhang frowned, and said solemnly, "Several people have kung fu on them. There are even two people, it's easy to see."