Chapter 256: Inescapable Net, Hard to Fly Even With Wings

The reason for taking action just after nightfall was this.

In Qingyang City, where labor was exchanged for relief, the policy of "Work begins at sunrise, and rest at sunset" governed the daily routines.

Zhou Ping'an believed that the people were already suffering enough and saw no need to relentlessly exploit their labor.

If he could make everyone's lives a bit more comfortable, then he would strive to do just that.

Thus, when night fell, those within the city who had homes returned to rest.

Those without homes in the city would rest in temporary shelters outside the city walls.

This time of the night was meant for gathering around the stove for evening chats, preparing for sleep...

And no one would be wandering the streets aimlessly, looking for trouble after a meal.

He set his sights on the city interior.

The rationale was the same.

The harsh conditions outside the city were bearable only because of the temporary tents.