These things were related to an old matter from many years ago, so there was no big risk now.
However, to be safe, Zhang Zhan still did not send anyone from the county office. Instead, he sent his personal subordinates from Wanning City.
Village Chief Hu stayed in the county office for the night. The next day, three people dressed as ordinary commoners followed Village Chief Hu to Hu Family Village.
When they reached the village, they realized that everyone was digging with hoes.
Those people were puzzled. "What are you guys doing?"
At this moment, Old Madam Wang happened to pass by and asked Village Chief Hu, "Where are these people from?"
As Village Chief Hu got off the donkey cart, he said, "Oh, I brought them back from the county city."
Recalling that Lord Zhang had said not to expose their identities, Village Chief Hu continued, "They're here to look for work."