3253 Calming Hearts

At least for now, there was basically no danger inside or outside their Longyan City.

Young Master Fu San stood guard by the public notice board. When he saw people getting agitated, he coldly said, "This matter is still within controllable limits. The imperial court notified everyone in advance for your safety."

"Important information about the corpse puppets will be continuously posted here in this public notice, to keep everyone vigilant and to also teach everyone some basic strategies for dealing with corpse puppets."

Although some citizens were frightened, they expressed approval and understanding for the imperial court's actions.

Many people said, "Don't panic, everyone. Since the imperial court has publicized this matter, there will definitely be a series of corresponding preventive measures in the future. At least our city is safe for now, but we should be careful when leaving the city later."

"Safe? Weren't two mutated corpse puppets caught in that rice shop's cellar?"

"But weren't they already caught?"

Fu San raised his hand to quiet the crowd's arguments, and calmly stated, "The imperial court will be recruiting a large number of able-bodied laborers soon to repair large-scale defensive fortifications in the outer city."

"Starting from our Longyan City, construction will gradually expand outwards. As long as our city is as strong as an iron barrel, we can believe that no monster can break through it."

"Mr. Fu is right."

"I believe the imperial court will definitely protect us."

The crowd spoke out, one after another. Many expressed their trust in the imperial court's decision, while a small number still felt very fearful and were already thinking about hoarding grain.

If the world truly became turbulent, they might not even get a full meal.

At this moment, Fu San spoke again, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has ordered that the prices of all rice shops and grain stores must remain unchanged. If anyone discovers a merchant taking advantage of the situation to raise prices, they can immediately report it to the Jingzhao Mansion. Informers will receive a certain reward, and the imperial court will implement a series of targeted measures, such as fines and seizures, against shops that deliberately inflate prices."

Upon hearing this, the public's anxiety finally subsided considerably.

Did this mean that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince had already taken precautions and considered many aspects of the situation?

"Everyone, there's no need to panic, and certainly no need to rush to buy and hoard grain. Our national treasury is abundant, and our resources are rich. As long as you are willing to work, you will not go hungry!"

"Tomorrow at Chenshi (7-9 AM), the Eastern Palace will open its granaries. Elderly people aged sixty and above, and children under ten, can receive a relief subsidy first. The entire city can participate!"

The crowd cheered, their previously sinking hearts now somewhat uplifted.

Seeing this, Fu San seized the opportunity to say, "His Highness's intention is for everyone to remain as vigilant as possible. If you discover any strange people or strange occurrences around you, you can report them to the Jingzhao Mansion. Those who report meritorious deeds will be generously rewarded."

"Yes!"

"We'll be careful from now on."

"Right, right, everyone keep an eye out..."

Inside the imperial study, the lights were bright.

"As Your Highness can see, the people in the city have not descended into chaos." The speaker was none other than Chancellor Gao Boran, who was currently looking at Crown Prince Mo with admiration.

Before this matter of public notice was discussed, many old officials held opposing views.

They always felt that once this matter was disclosed to the public, it would inevitably cause widespread chaos and even lead to unrest.

But facts proved that His Highness's judgment was correct.