My Antique Mirror Is A Portal To Another World-Chapter 107: Feng Xiyan’s Anger

In the evening, news of the failed rebellion reached Xiqiang City.

Walking into the commander’s tent in a hurry, Ding Zhenshun said, "Great General, bad news!"

Hearing this, Feng Xiyan looked up from the bamboo scroll he was reading and saw the tense expression on Ding Zhenshun’s face.

Placing the scroll down, he asked, "General Ding, what’s happened?"

Ding Zhenshun clasped his fists and said, "Great General, this subordinate just received a report from one of our spies. The commoners in Xiquan City began rebelling this afternoon, but the uprising was suppressed by Ji Hui in less than two hours."

Feng Xiyan’s eyes flickered coldly at his words. After a moment of silence, he asked, "How many casualties?"

Ding Zhenshun took a deep breath before replying, "We don’t know the exact number, but it’s estimated that at least thousands of commoners joined the rebellion. Only a few women and children managed to escape Xiquan City during the uprising."

As soon as he finished speaking, Feng Xiyan slammed the table in anger. "How dare he?! Didn’t he know the reason why the commoners rebelled?!"

Seeing his anger, Ding Zhenshun quickly said, "Great General, please calm down."

Hearing this, Feng Xiyan closed his eyes and took a deep breath. After regaining his composure, he looked at Ding Zhenshun and asked, "What is the current situation in Xiquan City?"

Ding Zhenshun pulled a small letter from his waistband and handed it to Feng Xiyan.

As Feng Xiyan read the secret letter, Ding Zhenshun reported, "Ji Hui has closed the city gates of Xiquan City and forbidden the remaining commoners from leaving. After the failed rebellion, he also imposed martial law and a strict curfew. Anyone who breaks the rules will be executed on the spot."

"Based on the information we have gathered so far, the number of citizens who either left the city before today’s rebellion or died during the rebellion exceeds half of Xiquan City’s remaining population."

Feng Xiyan tapped the long table with his index finger as he listened to the report.

After a brief moment of thought, his eyes flickered with realization as he said, "No wonder Ji Hui forbade the people from leaving Xiquan City. He wants to use the people as a bargaining chip."

Ding Zhenshun frowned slightly and asked, "Great General, do you know something?"

Instead of answering, Feng Xiyan asked, "General Ding, do you know the maternal family of County Princess Quan?"

Ding Zhenshun shook his head. Feng Xiyan then explained, "County Princess Quan is the adopted daughter of Empress Dowager Wen."

Realizing the connection, Ding Zhenshun said, "No wonder Ji Hui refused our request for support and supplies and kept making excuses. Turns out he is also the Wen Clan’s dog."

Feng Xiyan nodded. "If my guess is correct, Xiqiang City will soon be receiving a large number of refugees."

"What should we do, Great General?" Ding Zhenshun asked.

Looking at him, Feng Xiyan ordered, "Inform General Xue that we will accept the refugees after making sure that they are not spies from the Yuezhi Tribe or the Imperial Court. Also, remind General Tan to prepare enough food and arrange accommodation for them."

Realizing Feng Xiyan’s plan, Ding Zhenshun smiled and said, "This subordinate will handle this matter immediately."

Before he could take a step, Feng Xiyan called out, "General Ding."

Stopping in his tracks, Ding Zhenshun turned around, clasped his fists, and asked, "Do you have any other instructions, Great General?"

Lowering his voice, Feng Xiyan said, "Tell General Fan to increase security. There may be spies among the refugees."

Ding Zhenshun nodded. "This subordinate accepts the order."

After Ding Zhenshun left, Feng Xiyan fell into deep thought. While he was planning his next move, Bai Hanyun had just returned home.

Just as she entered her bedroom and sat on the bed, Li Dagou called her.

Answering the call, Bai Hanyun smiled. "Boss Li, it’s rare for you to call. Do you have something good for me?"

Li Dagou laughed and replied, "Miss Bai, you know me too well."

Raising her brows with interest, Bai Hanyun asked, "So, Boss Li, what do you have for me?"

Knowing she didn’t like small talk, Li Dagou got straight to the point.

"Miss Bai, I have a cousin who owns a fabric factory. I was wondering if you are interested in buying fabric."

After hearing his explanation, Bai Hanyun asked curiously, "Why do you want to sell the fabric to me?"

Li Dagou sighed and replied, "Miss Bai, you know it’s not easy to do business these days, especially in the clothing industry. A few of my cousin’s clients canceled their orders last minute, and now the goods are just gathering dust in the warehouse."

"Since you donate food to disaster-stricken areas, I was wondering if you would also be interested in buying cloth or clothes for the victims."

After explaining his reason for calling, Li Dagou waited anxiously. At the same time, Bai Hanyun’s eyes lit up when she heard Li Dagou’s words.

Slapping her thigh, she thought, ’That’s right! How could I forget to send clothes to Feng Xiyan and the others?’

Humans have three basic needs. Now that Feng Xiyan and his people have enough food for at least four months and weapons to defend the city, the next basic necessities are clothing and shelter.

’Since Boss Li brought the goods right to my door, there is no reason to reject him.’

Having made up her mind, Bai Hanyun asked, "Boss Li, how much stock do you want to sell?"

Li Dagou’s eyes lit up at the question. "There are at least half a few warehouses of unsold stock. We have all kinds of fabric. Cotton, linen, silk, nylon, wool, leather, muslin, chiffon, etc, with various patterns and colors. If you are interested, I can send over some samples."

Since Bai Hanyun didn’t know what kind of fabric Feng Xiyan used in his world, she replied, "I trust your judgment, Boss Li. What is the price for these fabrics?"

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