When Jiangxi Governor Cao Shunhe learned from his subordinates that many people had gathered outside the government office, he sighed helplessly, then bit the bullet and walked out of the government office.
Cao Shunhe knew very well that the price of salt in the city must have risen again, and it was far beyond the tolerance of the people! Otherwise, the people would never gather at the government office to cause trouble.
Moreover, the Liang family, Li family, and He family salt merchants must be behind this. They are testing their own attitudes!
Sure enough, when Cao Shunhe walked out of the government office, the people seemed to have seen a savior. Regardless of the obstruction of the guards around him, they surrounded him one after another. While complaining about their own difficulties, they also hoped that as the governor of Jiangxi, he could come forward to punish these people. The greedy salt merchant.
Before coming out of the government office, Cao Shunhe was mentally prepared, but when he heard the price of salt quoted from the people, he was furious.
"The price of salt in the city has risen to twenty cents per catty!"
"Cao Shunhe, you have to calm down and be patient. The imperial army must be on the way now. We can't let them see any flaws!"
Cao Shunhe kept warning himself in his heart, but he still couldn't help clenching his fists, his fingernails deeply embedded in his flesh, revealing traces of blood.
"Sir Governor, please make the decision for us! The price of salt in the city has now risen to twenty cents per catty, and we ordinary people can no longer survive!"
An old man with gray hair and a skinny body came to Cao Shunhe and knelt down in front of Cao Shunhe, regardless of the guards' obstruction, and cried.
"Please, Lord Governor, make the decision for us!"
After the old man, the remaining people on the scene also knelt on the ground with sad expressions.
"Whatever you do, get up for me! Do you want to use this to blackmail me?"
Upon seeing this, the guards guarding Cao Shun and the guards around him pulled out the long sword from his waist and threatened.
"Put away all the knives for me."
Upon seeing this, Cao Shunhe glanced at the guards around him and ordered in a deep voice.
"Sir, but..."
When the guards around him heard this, their faces were full of hesitation.
"My officer said, put the knife away, didn't you hear?"
Cao Shunhe repeated it again with a cold face.
But this time, perhaps due to the power of Cao Shun and the Jiangxi governor, the group of guards guarding him reluctantly put away their knives.
Immediately, Cao Shunhe leaned down and helped the old man up from the ground, then looked around and said loudly.
"Please rest assured, I have received your requests!"
"I will send someone now to invite the big salt merchants in the city, the Liang family, the He family, and the Li family."
"Let their family heads come to the government office to discuss matters and bring the price of salt down!"
After Cao Shunhe assured the people around him, he turned his eyes to the guards aside and gave instructions.
"When you go to find the heads of the Liang family, the He family, and the Li family, tell me that I, Cao, am waiting for them at the gate of the government office!"
"My Lord Governor, but..."
Upon seeing this, the guard was about to say something to evade, but he accidentally caught a glimpse of Cao Shunhe's eyes.
It was a look without any warmth, as if it was conveying the message that if you dare to shirk it again, you will die here immediately!
Coupled with the angry glares of many people at the scene, the guard felt uncomfortable, so he had to agree.
"Yes, Lord Governor, my subordinates will go and notify them now!"
After the guard finished speaking, he didn't dare to stay at the scene any longer and left quickly.
Cao Shunhe looked at the guards going away, and then assured the many people present.
"Today's matter must be resolved. If this matter is not resolved, then I will not return to the government office!"
Cao Shunhe's words naturally resonated with the people present. At this moment, they were willing to believe that the governor in front of them would uphold justice for them!
Gradually, more and more people gathered at the entrance of the government office. More and more people gathered here. Most of the people in the entire city gathered here.
Countless pairs of eyes fell on Cao Shunhe and the guards around him, but Cao Shunhe turned a blind eye to these eyes. The guards beside him suffered a disaster. They were on pins and needles and extremely anxious.
These guards tried to persuade Cao Shunhe to return to the government office countless times, but due to the promise he had made previously, no one dared to act rashly.
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"Master, there are guards from the government office outside to report the news."
While the three of them were waiting for Cao Shunhe's reaction, the housekeeper walked in and said respectfully.
"Finally here!"
Li Yide on the side also perked up after hearing the news, and then spoke.
"Let him in!"
Liang Hong on the side saw this and gave instructions to the housekeeper.
Soon, under the leadership of the housekeeper, the visitor entered the room.
"I have met three family heads!"
After the guard finished speaking, his face was full of flattery.
"Okay, let's talk about it. What news does that person named Cao want to tell us?"
Li Yide glanced at the visitor casually and said contemptuously.
"Um, this..."
The guard was afraid of offending the people in front of him, so he hesitated for a long time without explaining clearly.
"Speak slowly and don't be in a hurry."
He Jin on the side saw this and comforted him softly.
After hesitating for a long time, the guard finally gritted his teeth and chose to tell these few Cao Shunhe's original words.
"He said that he is waiting for you to pass by at the gate of the government office! In addition, if this matter is not resolved in one day, he will not return to the government office."
"What? This Cao Shunhe, he really wants to drink wine as a penalty if he doesn't eat the toast!"
"If he says that, then I won't go and let him wait there!"
After listening to the guard's description, Li Yide suddenly stood up from his seat and prepared to leave directly.
Perhaps because he was too angry, the fat on his body trembled, looking quite funny.
"Don't worry, it's not too late to make a decision after listening to what he has to say."
Liang Hong frowned slightly when he saw this, and then persuaded Li Yide to go back.
"Did he say anything else besides this?"
Liang Hong turned his gaze to the guard and continued to ask.
"Well, it seems there is no more..."
Facing Liang Hong's inquiry, the guard replied after recalling for a moment.
"Haha, it seems that Cao Shunhe is really just an empty show!"
"Okay, let's go down and collect the reward."
After listening to the guard's report, Liang Hong gradually felt relieved and gave the order to the guard.
"Ah, thank you so much, Master, thank you so much, Master!"
After hearing this, the guard looked flattered, and then, led by the butler, he went to collect his reward.
"Oh, how come you see it?"
Seeing Liang Hong's confident look, the remaining two people's faces were full of curiosity.
"Think about it, since Cao Shunhe has been forced to use this method, doesn't it just prove that he has no one to use?"
"Hmph, it's really sad that a dignified governor of a province has fallen to such a state!"
After Liang Hong finished speaking, he picked up the tea cup on the side, took a sip, and said with emotion.
"Yes, since Cao Shunhe is already at the end of his rope, why don't we sell him a favor?"
"Next, we can implement the next plan!"
After listening to Liang Hong's instructions, Li Yide suddenly realized what he said.
"Then let's go to the government office now so that we can explain to him!"
He Jin, who had been silent all this time, also added immediately.
"Well, let's go."
(End of chapter)
