That day, An Shiqi arrived at Beian City, and along with An Shiliu, on behalf of Su Zizhan, they began transporting batches of Beian City's population to several locations designated by Hua Yan.
Just as Cheng Guzhi had said, some residents had lived in Beian City for generations and were reluctant to leave; others were elderly and frail, unable to make the journey. However, under the persuasion of An Shiliu and An Shiqi, the citizens became aware of the epidemic in Beian City. Realizing that staying meant certain death, fear and panic set in, causing many to waver.
Over these days, Su Zizhan had punished the major families of the Northern Region and purged the local officialdom, which had won him the hearts of the people. Therefore, the vast majority complied with the temporary evacuation order from Beian City.
Only a small minority declared they would never leave, dead or alive, and An Shiliu did not press them, allowing them to remain in Beian City.
