Xiahou Ren really couldn't understand this. "From what they say and do, they clearly believe in the Great General and Guo Pu. Why won't they obey the Great General's orders then?"
The village chief said, "The Great General and Immortal Guo don't know how to farm. They believe there will be heavy rain, but they also believe that if they plant wheat and rice, they'll still get a harvest."
Tao Wu suddenly asked the village chief, "Does your family plant wheat and rice?"
The village chief said, "We planted some, but only half as much as in previous years. We plan to leave some land to grow sorghum and millet."
Tao Wu frowned. "Now I know why the Great General sent the two of us out to these rural backwaters, and I also understand why she had Zu Ti set out early for the Yellow River banks. If even the people here in Luoyang won't listen to advice, there's no need to mention those far from Luoyang."
