It may not be as effective as an official document, but daring to make a scene and wanting to publicize this matter shows that they have some leverage.
Under this premise, Li Fei decided to adopt a cold approach to the situation, first to test the waters with this middle-aged man. Since he had managed to bring over several hundred people, regardless of whether he was from out of province or county, his influence in his own area must be significant.
The villagers looked at each other in dismay, understanding the gist of Li Fei's words. In plain terms, he was telling them that he could handle the situation if he were to take it on himself, but if all the villagers got involved, the consequences might not be something they could withstand.