On the deck, Lin Bai's face looked a little ugly.
Not far away, a group of water bandits were gobbling down food. Gu Ling'er ordered the crew to get some food for these people. Judging from their appearance, they probably hadn't eaten for a long time.
At least I have never eaten so happily, each one is like being released from prison.
Lin Bai looked at these people without speaking.
Gu Ling'er, who was beside him, clearly noticed that something was wrong with her husband's mood, and said, "This has nothing to do with your husband."
Lin Bai shook his head, "It's relevant."
Gu Ling'er said: "My husband can't help himself either. Your Majesty has a prejudice against my husband. It will be difficult for him and Xinan to make any difference."
Lin Bai did not answer, but looked at Wu Qiaojun and said, "The fourth child ignored the emperor's order and insisted on killing the leader of the Tuoba clan. Why?"
Gu Ling'er was startled for a moment, and also looked at Wu Qiaojun.
Wu Qiaojun said nothing, just looked at her husband.
Lin Bai added: "Because the Tuoba family slaughtered wantonly at the border and avenged the people, the fourth child ignored the emperor's order and was also helpless."
"So, there are some things you can still do if you want to."
The corners of Wu Qiaojun's mouth raised slightly.
Gu Ling'er was stunned for a moment, and then said: "My husband is doing it now."
Lin Bai said: "But it's a little late, otherwise they wouldn't be like this."
Wu Qiaojun said: "Since it's already too late, there's no point in thinking about it, just pay it back twice as much."
Lin Bai looked at her.
Wu Qiaojun continued: "In the past, barbarians often offended the border. If the Red Eagle Cavalry did not notice it, or it was too late when they noticed it, then they would pay back double the amount according to the rules of the Red Eagle Cavalry."
"The Hulu dared to hurt one person in Dali and massacre one village in Dali. The Red Eagle Cavalry would kill ten of his men and massacre ten of his villages until they were afraid."
"Of course, the Red Eagle Cavalry is not strong enough yet to do this, but we will try our best."
"But you can, Mr. Husband."
It was rare for a violent woman to praise her like this, and Lin Bai looked at her in surprise.
At this time, Yan Gang came over and said, "Uncle Qizhen, we have already recruited."
"They are indeed disciples of the Red Lotus Sect. However, they have been in Ezhou for less than three days. When they came, the collective begging for wages in Ezhou New City was already over."
Lin Bai frowned slightly.
Gu Ling'er was also startled for a moment and asked, "What do you mean?"
Have you been to Ezhou for less than three days in total? Is collective begging for wages a thing of the past? Those people who were killed...
Yan Gang said: "Back to Madam Qi, according to what the Red Lotus disciple said, there was great chaos in northern Shaanxi and Hedong, and almost all the Red Lotus disciples from all over the country rushed to these two places. As the hinterland of the Central Plains, Ezhou is not even close to the two places. Too far, not even an exception.”
"So, no one from the Red Lotus Sect instigated the workers in Ezhou New Town to collectively beg for wages, because they have already gone to these two places."
"After the incident, the Red Lotus Sect sent people here, thinking that there was much to be done, but many people had given up and returned to their hometowns, so they dispersed, mixed in with these people, and prepared to incite these people..."
Gu Ling'er's face changed slightly, "Doesn't that mean that those killed by the Yamen were not Red Lotus Sect disciples? But Xincheng workers?"
Yan Gang didn't speak, but his meaning was very clear.
Lin Bai's face also turned livid.
This statement is very reasonable. There is chaos in northern Shaanxi and Hedong, and there are commotions in both places. It is normal for Red Lotus disciples from all over the country to provide support.
In fact, without the support of these people, it may not be possible to make such a big noise.
But he still asked, "Are you sure?"
Yan Gang said: "He has been tortured, so he shouldn't have lied. Moreover, he also revealed that the leader of the Red Lotus Sect who came to Ezhou this time was the Qinglian Dharma Protector, one of the eight Dharma Protectors of the Red Lotus Sect."
The eight protectors?
A look of surprise appeared in Lin Bai's eyes. He really didn't understand this crap, mainly because he had never cared about it.
It was too late to hide, so how could I care about this?
Yan Gang explained: "There are two leading figures in the Red Lotus Religion. One is the Red Lotus Religion Leader. The Red Lotus Religion Leader has always been elusive and rarely shows up. This generation of Red Lotus Religion Leaders is even more low-key and is almost unknown to outsiders."
"The next one is the Red Lotus Saint. The Red Lotus Saint has a special status in the Red Lotus Sect, comparable to the leader. The next one is the eight guardians. The eight guardians coordinate the twenty-four hall leaders in each province."
"According to the disciple of the Red Lotus Sect, the leader who came this time is the Qinglian Dharma Protector among the eight Dharma Protectors. In addition to him, there is also a Hall Master."
"Judging from the information he revealed, he probably didn't lie."
Lin Bai's face became more and more gloomy.
So, the Yamen arrested people and deliberately killed the leading workers in the name of causing trouble in the Red Lotus Sect?
This kind of thing is so common. It happened that the Red Lotus Sect was causing trouble in northern Shaanxi and Hedong, and the shit basin was used to hit the Red Lotus Sect so seamlessly that no one would suspect it.
What's more, the Red Lotus Sect has indeed come, so no one will doubt it.
Lin Bai had a murderous intent in his eyes.
He looked at Wu Qiaojun and said, "You're right, some people don't know how to be timid and don't know how to be afraid unless they are killed!"
At the other end, a group of water bandits were feasting on their meal. They probably had almost eaten. They finally slowed down and looked at the talented people with doubts.
After all, they were water bandits. After being captured, instead of doing anything to them, the other party gave them good food and drink, which was undoubtedly beyond their expectations.
It made them all a little confused.
Before, I was too scared and hungry, so I had no time to think.
Now that I have finally eaten enough, I naturally have more to think about.
"Hey! Isn't that really His Highness the Fourth Prince?"
"Impossible. I heard from those businessmen that the Fourth Highness had a conflict with His Majesty and was demoted to the southwest. It is impossible to come to Ezhou."
"That's not necessarily the case. Who dares to pretend to be the King of Southwest? Moreover, he also gives us delicious food and drinks."
"Not bad! Look at the many merchant ships behind them, with the signs of the southwest. Who else but His Royal Highness has such a large array?"
The group murmured.
I was nervous and scared at the same time. I was nervous because His Highness the Fourth Prince had finally arrived and maybe their wages would be settled. I was scared because they had become water bandits.
Although it was only his first robbery and he was caught, it was still a robbery. If His Highness the Fourth Highness blamed him, then...
They were very complicated and scared, especially when they saw the great talent coming towards them, they became more and more at a loss.
At this time, a voice couldn't help but ask: "Are you really His Royal Highness?"
Lin Bai smiled and nodded, "Not bad!"
Hearing this, the people looked at each other, and then they all knelt on the ground, "Yes... I'm sorry, Your Highness, Fourth Highness, we really didn't want to, we deserve to die, we..."
"No!"
Lin Bai said, "I am sorry for you. I promised you that Ezhou New City will get better and better, but I failed to do it."
"I don't want to explain the reason. Wrong is wrong. If you still believe in me, please follow me back to Ezhou. I will give you an explanation and an explanation to all the workers and people in Ezhou New City."
"No matter who is behind this and trampling on the people, I will make him pay a heavy price."
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