273: Chapter 273 Dangers and Opportunities in Civil Unrest

"Old Yan, what brings you here?" At the dinner table, the two clinked glasses and drank them down. Afterward, Zongzheng Yue asked.

"Of course, it's good news. Let me tell you, the rat feed has been developed." Yan Zhengping's interest was piqued again, and he said with a smile.

"Really? That's great!" Zongzheng Yue said, but he didn't seem surprised.

"What's wrong with you?" Yan Zhengping asked when he saw Zongzheng Yue's lack of interest.

"Alas! Last night, another messed-up thing happened in our Southeast Military Region," Zongzheng Yue said.

"What happened?" Yan Zhengping asked.

"Huaizhou City has two Settlements, one called Huai Ling Settlement and one called Lianshui Settlement. The Mayor of Huaizhou City is Mayor Rong, and he primarily manages the Huai Ling Settlement. In that case, Lianshui, administratively speaking, falls under the Huai Ling Settlement," Zongzheng Yue said.

Yan Zhengping nodded, saying nothing. This situation was common; basically, every city had this structure.

"Mayor Rong wanted to merge these two Settlements, bringing them all under Huai Ling. But Wang Wen of Lianshui was unwilling, so the two sides started to quarrel," Zongzheng Yue said.

As soon as he mentioned this, Yan Zhengping couldn't help but frown. He suddenly remembered something.

Three days ago, Xu Zhongshan of Baisha Shelter in Jingmen City merged Baisha Shelter with Changjing Shelter. At the time, he was busy with the feed, and when the Soldier reported it, he didn't pay attention.

After all, such matters were internal affairs of the Settlement and had little to do with him.

But today, when Zongzheng Yue mentioned it, he suddenly felt that there might indeed be some issues within.

"Guess what happened in the end?" Zongzheng Yue asked.

"What happened?" Yan Zhengping asked.

"Mayor Rong killed Wang Wen. And it wasn't just Wang Wen; more than twenty people died at Lianshui Settlement at once, all of them shot by Mayor Rong!" Zongzheng Yue said with wide eyes.

"Hiss! This is not a good sign!" Yan Zhengping said, somewhat surprised.

"Indeed, it's not a good sign. Logically, we shouldn't interfere with the internal affairs of the Settlement, but this Mayor Rong handled things too brutally, and I couldn't help but call to warn him," Zongzheng Yue said.

"How was it? Were you rebuffed?" Yan Zhengping asked with a laugh.

"Not exactly, but his attitude was quite rigid and autocratic. He said that since the Military Region was unwilling to intervene in local affairs, it would be better not to intervene," Zongzheng Yue said.

"This is a dangerous signal!" Yan Zhengping exclaimed.

"That's right. If we let this situation develop, I'm worried that these Settlements will become increasingly restless," Zongzheng Yue said.

"You haven't contacted Baili Ji to discuss this matter?" Yan Zhengping asked.

"I have contacted him. His opinion is that whether the Military Region intervenes or not doesn't make much sense. The crux of the problem is that we don't have enough resources to manage, we want to manage but can't. If no significant benefits emerge, when the ecological crisis erupts, these Settlements will eventually perish. At that time, it won't be about whether order is stable, but about people eating people," Zongzheng Yue replied.

Yan Zhengping was speechless.

Though the words were cold-blooded, the situation was real.

Who doesn't want the common people to live in peace and contentment? But in the face of nature, in the face of disaster, humans are so fragile and insignificant.

The Military Region's intervention was indeed not a wise move. In the face of survival and interests, everyone is selfish. The Military Region's intervention would not only fail to stabilize the situation but would also plunge them into chaotic struggles.

"According to this situation, internal strife is about to begin!" Yan Zhengping sighed.

"Yes! We clearly know, we clearly see, but we can only watch, unable to do anything. It's truly damn uncomfortable!" Zongzheng Yue picked up a glass of wine and drank it all.

"Let them fight; perhaps this way, a path to survival can still emerge." Yan Zhengping shook his head, also picked up a glass of wine, and drank it all.

"What do you mean by that?" Zongzheng Yue asked.

"Crisis means both danger and opportunity. To survive, they will always find a way," Yan Zhengping said with a smile.

"You mean...?" Zongzheng Yue somewhat understood.

"Yes. Without a crisis, how would they have the motivation to build underground bases?" Yan Zhengping said.

"Let's hope so!" Zongzheng Yue could only comfort himself this way.

"Don't be so pessimistic. Although we can't interfere, we can always provide a little guidance at critical moments," Yan Zhengping said.

"That's right!" Zongzheng Yue agreed.

When the Settlements don't know where to go, a timely reminder, pointing out a clear path, might naturally lead them to the path of building underground bases.

If it can truly be like this, then this can be considered an opportunity for survival brought to them by the crisis.

"Oh, by the way, what did you come here for today?" Zongzheng Yue's vexation was lifted, and his mood improved.