41.   In Xialing, for example, most villagers are named Zheng or Zeng.

42.   In this heavily populated area villagers are too poor even to flee.

43.   Indeed, such events have become so frequent over the past decade that most villagers are too frightened to speak.

44.   Lately, however, the army has taken back some control here, and more villagers are now willing to join such groups.

45.   Leaderless and torn by religious feuds, the villagers are an easy target and he quickly captivates them.

46.   Local villagers are quick to explain why.

47.   Not all villagers are upset about the hordes of fans.

48.   Not only are the villagers leaving, or dying, but so are their priests.

49.   Nowadays, villagers are willing to pay a premium for packaged and branded goods, because they promise better quality.

50.   Still, he said, villagers were unconvinced.