"Steward Li, you are too naive."
Zhao Yu gave Butler Li a cold smile.
"If I die in your hands now, how do you think you can get away with it?"
"There must be an explanation for the death of a court official here. Do you think the explanation handed over by the Li family could be from you, Butler Li?"
Hearing this, Butler Li's face instantly turned pale.
Although he knew very well that Zhao Yu was threatening him.
But does he dare to bet? Obviously not.
After all, what if Zhao Yu is really a madman? Wouldn't this great future of mine be completely ruined?
"You, you, you...Zhao Yu, I'm warning you, don't be impulsive. What requests can you make? Why do you have to do so much for some stupid guy?"
"Obviously, the Li family has promised you a lot of benefits overtly and covertly, why don't you understand?"
When Shen Daniu and other farmers heard this, their expressions changed again. They only knew that Lord Zhao Yu was a good official who cared about the people, but they never imagined that the Li family could be so despicable and shameless, and even wanted to bribe Lord Zhao secretly.
Among them was an impulsive farmer who immediately started to curse.
"You Li family are so shameless, you actually want to bribe Mr. Zhao!"
Butler Li ignored the farmer's scolding and stared at Zhao Yu and continued to ask:
"What Mr. Zhao wants is nothing more than political achievements. And our Li family has never planned to go against you from the beginning to the end."
"So if you have any conditions, just ask them and I will find a way to satisfy them."
The change in Butler Li's attitude did not affect Zhao Yu's mood.
He was still calm and indifferent, as if he had no regard for life and death.
"Steward Li, I don't care about political achievements or anything like that."
When Butler Li heard this, he couldn't help but look startled. This was the first time he had seen an official who didn't care about his political performance.
Naturally, he was not worried that the other party was telling lies. At this juncture, Zhao Yu was threatening himself with his life.
If he continued to hold it, it would make no sense at all.
So, Butler Li asked in a deep voice:
"Tell me what you want!"
"It's very simple. I just want Butler Li to show mercy and allow these farmers to pay 10% less in grain!"
As soon as these words came out, both Butler Li and the farmers were stunned.
How can this be! ?
Mr. Zhao is threatening death for these dirt-legged people digging in the ground?
Butler Li swore that he had stayed in the Li Mansion for decades and thought he had met a lot of people of all kinds.
But this was the first time he saw someone like Zhao Yu today!
However...he couldn't agree to the other party's request. Because the master's side gave a death order.
Butler Li sighed helplessly and said:
"Master Zhao, it's not that I don't want to agree to it, but that I really can't do it. The master has already said that even if the King of Heaven comes to this field, I can't harvest even 10% less! So..."
"Is this so..."
Zhao Yu frowned. Although he was seriously injured and his face was extremely pale, he still subconsciously thought about how to break the situation.
However, this time, Zhao Yu soon realized in despair that he was completely helpless when facing the Li family!
Unless...unless I write a letter to Mr. Yang.
But Mr. Yang has a lot of things to do, and he still doesn't know when he will see his letter. Maybe you don't even care about it...
At this moment, Zhao Yu's heart suddenly sank to the bottom.
His body staggered and he almost fell to the ground.
But at this moment, a broad and warm hand supported him and stabilized his figure.
At the same time, a calm voice with a hint of disdain sounded in everyone's ears.
"What a Li family!"
"Tsk tsk... It's no use even if I'm here, the King of Heaven, so I probably won't give you this face."
"Shu Xiaoxiao, I want to meet such a person, go and invite him over."
Shu Xiaoxiao, who had been waiting for a long time, suddenly became energetic when he heard this.
In fact, he could no longer stand it any longer. If not for Yang Gong's obstruction, he would have led his men into the Li Mansion!
What kind of bullshit background, no matter how big the background is, how big can it be?
Can he be bigger than Yang Gong behind him?
Shu Shushu sneered, then turned around and walked away quickly.
On the other side, when Zhao Yu heard this familiar voice, he was stunned.
He looked at the man in front of him in disbelief, his throat trembled slightly, and he asked:
"Mr. Yang...why are you here? The student is incompetent, so you are just laughing."
After saying this, he lowered his head in shame, pretending to be a student waiting for the teacher to reprimand him.
This scene instantly shocked everyone present.
Yang Dong waved his hand and said:
"This matter has nothing to do with you. I have underestimated these local gentry. But that's fine. I just take this opportunity to uproot them."
Zhao Yu pretended to be taught, but in his heart he admired Yang Dong even more.
Mr. Yang is worthy of being Mr. Yang. In his eyes, the enemy is like a giant, but in the eyes of Mr. Yang, he is an insignificant thing that can be wiped out in a matter of words and laughter.
Sure enough, I am still too young, I should learn more from Mr. Yang!
While he was thinking, Butler Li on the side was obviously aware of Yang Dong's extraordinary status.
After all, a gentleman who is a court official is likely to have a position in the capital.
Besides, the other party was so arrogant just now...
Butler Li, who was a little unsure of the situation, did not have the impulse to take action against the other party. Instead, he raised his hand and called one of his servants to make arrangements:
"You should return to the house quickly and tell the head of the family what is going on here. Especially the young man who looks quite handsome, seems to have a scary background, so the head of the house should deal with it carefully."
The servant responded and trotted away.
However, Yang Dong didn't care about this, and instead started chatting with Zhao Yu.
"Have you gained any new insights from working for the people these days?"
Upon hearing Yang Dong's question, a gleam flashed in Zhao Yu's eyes.
He knew that Mr. Yang was testing him.
But such an opportunity is extremely precious.
Zhao Yu did not answer immediately, but remained silent for a moment.
After sorting out his thoughts, he answered seriously.
"Mr. Yang, I have indeed met a lot of people these days. Generally speaking, most of the people are simple people. If you are good to them, they will be good to you."
"Of course there are some scoundrels, but they are also despised by other people."
"The common people also have their own little cleverness, but in the eyes of the students, they are just doing this to make a living. After all, the common people now have to do their best if they want to survive."
