"Master, Xiaoxi Village is ahead." A guard said respectfully.
Lin Xu stopped the horse and thought for a moment: "Take these children back to their parents! Give them some silver by the way. "
"What about you, young master?" The guard was confused.
"I'll wait for you here. I'm too embarrassed to see them!" Lin Xu's voice was low.
Although he did not do it himself, as the emperor, he had an unshirkable responsibility for the people's life.
One's own children have become the tools of the rich and powerful for their pleasure.
Those powerful people deserve to die, but do I, as the emperor, really have no responsibility?
Maybe there is, maybe not.
Today's incident was a wake-up call for him.
This kind of thing can happen in Wutong County Zhentian City and the city closest to the imperial city. It is hard to imagine how miserable the people in places farther away are.
He finally understood why Xue Jingruo kept saying that the people were living too hard.
This is more than just suffering, it can simply be described as miserable.
"Master, this is none of your business, it's the Xue family..." The guard was interrupted by Lin Xu before he finished speaking.
"I know that I was just a puppet. Even if I knew it, I would be powerless."
"This country is sick. It is extremely sick. Unless drastic medicine is given, there is no way to eradicate the deep-rooted disease."
"You go ahead! I will take care of the rest."
Lin Xu's eyes were dim. If a Zhentian City was like this, what would it look like if there were hundreds of cities in Qianwu Kingdom?
His responsibilities as emperor are long and arduous.
Lin Xu turned over and dismounted.
He sat under the tree and said nothing for a long time.
Until the sound of horse hooves sounded, Zhu Lian and the others came back.
"Master, my subordinate has successfully completed the mission." Zhu Lian grinned.
Zhu Lian, as the former commander of the Dark Armed Guards, had no doubt about his ability to torture people, and Lin Xu had no doubt about it either.
"Xue Changlin is dead, and Xue Simo will definitely not give up. With his identity, it is easy to find Xiaoxi Village."
"After we leave, the people of Xiaoxi Village will definitely be angry. Therefore, this Xue Simo must die."
Lin Xu's face was cold.
"Xue Simo is indeed worthy of his death for allowing his son to do such unconscionable things. But the young master, he was trained by Xue Rong. Killing him will probably alert those rebellious officials and traitors."
"I just want to make them wary. These beasts live too comfortably, and they may forget who owns this world." Lin Xu's face was cold.
Zhu Lian's expression changed and he said cautiously: "Young master, do you want to use yourself as bait?"
"As long as they deal with me, they have no intention of oppressing the people. I saved the children in Xiaoxi Village and killed Xue Changlin."
"But I can't save everyone in the world at the same time."
"At this moment, I don't know how many people are suffering. As the emperor, I also have an unshirkable responsibility." Lin Xu said.
"But young master, if this happens, your danger will be greatly increased. It's easy to dodge open guns and hidden arrows, and those people will never let you go." Zhu Lian said with a worried look.
"Then come on! As long as I don't harm the people, I don't have anything to fear from them." Lin Xu said indifferently, "I hope Lian listens to the decree!"
Zhu Lian knelt directly on the ground: "I'm here!"
"Xue Simo, the lord of Zhentian City, brutalized the people, allowed his son to snatch children, and regarded children as "prey" to be shot and killed at will. This act was unconscionable and outraged by both humans and gods."
"I order you to rush to Zhentian City immediately, execute Xue Simo Lingchi, search the entire Xue Mansion, and put his family in jail. You will be punished after hearing this."
"The city lord of Zhentian City is temporarily vacant and will be decided after my discussion."
"Also, tell the world!"
When Lin Xu said the last four words, it was equivalent to exposing himself to the public and declaring war on all the rebellious officials and traitors in the world!
He originally wanted to lie dormant, slowly accumulate power, and finally clear the obstacles with thunderous means. But what he saw and heard today made him change his mind.
If he does not stand up, the people will not be at peace.
As for the danger, Lin Xu didn't care at all.
He has the system with him, he has traveled through the halo to be a part of him, and he has gone through nine years of compulsory education, so he is still afraid of mere natives?
"My lord, I obey the order!"
Zhu Lian lowered his head and responded.
Lin Xu left only two more alert guards to facilitate inquiries.
He asked Zhu Lian to take the rest away.
Zhu Lian originally wanted to keep half of the people, but he rejected them all.
No matter what, Xue Simo is the lord of Zhentian City. Even if he is the original dark guard, it will not be easy to apprehend him.
There are at least 40,000 to 50,000 troops in Zhentian City's defense force, which is not a small number.
.....
Private room on the top floor of Zhengweixuan.
You Jiuli wore a black dress, put away the two receipts in her hands, and said with a smile: "Two shopkeepers, happy cooperation!"
Opposite her were Wu Deshui, the president of the Haoyun Chamber of Commerce, and Wan Longkang, the president of the Baisang Chamber of Commerce.
Wu Deshui is fat and has half-squinted eyes, looking like a typical profiteer.
Wanlong Kang looks older, but his eyes are bright.
After You Jiuli received Bai Ye's order, he immediately contacted Wu Deshui and Wan Longkang, saying that he was willing to purchase grain at a high price, but he could only give a deposit of one hundred taels first.
At first they didn't agree, but when they heard the written evidence and the price was ten taels per catty, they happily agreed.
Although the price of food is ridiculously expensive now, it will definitely not exceed 5 taels. If it is higher, the officials will definitely step in to control it.
Because they themselves are human beings and they also need to eat. The reason why they are not taking action now is because their interests have not yet been touched.
"President Youhui, you bought so much grain at one time, do you have the money to pay for it?" Wu Deshui's little eyes showed a faint sparkle: "Not only the new rice, but also the old rice, you also gave eight taels, which really makes me happy. Vision.”
"Haha, don't worry about it, President Wu. The written evidence will not lie. No matter how confused Jiu Li is, he can't put his own life in danger!"
You Jiuli smiled.
Wu Deshui and Wan Longkang did not continue to ask. Besides, You Jiuli was right, and the written evidence would not lie.
If the money is not paid by then, everyone in the Jiuli Chamber of Commerce will die. No matter how stupid you are, you will not be stupid enough to lie to them with everyone's life.
After the sign was established, Wu Deshui and Wan Longkang did not stay any longer, but stood up and left.
You Jiuli sent them out of the door and finally breathed a sigh of relief. The task given by His Majesty was completed, and she immediately asked Lu Yin to go to the palace to invite Bai Ye.
After a while, the white night came.
"Fortunately, the civilian daughter lived up to her mission and fulfilled the Holy Majesty's will." You Jiuli handed over the receipt.
Bai Ye opened it and took a look, then smiled and said: "President You, you are a bit dishonest!"
You Jiuli's expression changed, and she quickly saluted and said, "Forgive me, father-in-law, but the daughter of the people really had no choice, so she took the opportunity to ask for aged rice from Haoyun Chamber of Commerce and Baisang Chamber of Commerce."
"Father-in-law, civilian women can buy it with their own money. Please ask your father-in-law to show mercy outside the law."
Bai Ye shook his head and smiled: "Miss You, you have contributed to this matter. His Majesty has told you that if you can complete it satisfactorily, then all the old rice from these two chambers of commerce will be yours."
"Thank you for your majesty's grace." You Jiuli's face was overjoyed, and her anxious heart was finally relieved.
You thanked him too early: "Judging from the receipts, even if the combined old rice of these two chambers of commerce is only 150,000 shi, you still have a vacancy of 50,000 shi!" Bai Ye said lightly.
At this moment, Lu Yin walked in, first saluted to Bai Ye, and then said to You Jiuli in surprise: "Miss, those rice merchants have come to our chamber of commerce, saying that they are willing to sell all the old rice in the chamber for 50 Wen. us."
"The guys from the Chamber of Commerce have counted it, and it adds up to a hundred thousand stones. Our mission is completed."
"Really?" You Jiuli was overjoyed. She seemed to have thought of something and quickly thanked Bai Ye: "Thank you, father-in-law!"
Bai Ye shook his head and said: "Miss You, you may have misunderstood. It is not our family and the Holy One who are helping you in this matter, but someone else."
"Now that Miss You's mission is completed, let's properly handle the follow-up matters as soon as possible! Our family will send someone to collect the food in a few days."
After Bai Ye finished speaking, he left directly.
You Jiuli was left in shock.
If the Holy One didn't take action, then who was helping her?
It is not something that ordinary people can do to make these rice merchants change their opinions uniformly.
