"It's just..."
"Just what?"
"It's just that among the rebellious citizens, there really are some... different people." Gu Zhi's expression was solemn, "Our men outside Jiangling's city tried to persuade a group of rebels to disperse and return home, offering grain."
"They found a few among them whose speech and demeanor were not like ordinary hungry citizens."
"These people seem to know the court's regulations and local military deployments, and are vigorously encouraging the masses not to trust the government's temporary favors, insisting that they must continue sieging and pillaging for a chance at survival."
"Our men secretly noted their appearance and reported back to us."
Gu Qing's eyes flashed with a fierce gleam: "Indeed... someone is taking advantage of the chaos."
He wearily rubbed his brow, "Tell our people below that the grain should still be distributed and persuasion given, but they must be careful of their own safety."
