not good!
How did the dog officer find out?
The shouting beggar's expression changed, and he subconsciously wanted to blend into the crowd.
But it's too late.
The beggars around him dispersed, leaving him free in an instant.
The policemen swarmed up and dragged out the beggar who was shouting.
"Sir, the common people are wronged!"
"Sir, the grass people didn't say just now... Woo! Woo!"
One of the detectives thought he was too noisy and removed his jaw.
"well done!"
Ye Qing praised the arrester who took action.
Then he asked:
"Does anyone know where he begs for food?"
"Sir, brothers don't know much about this kind of thing."
Lu Baotou replied in a low voice: "But those beggars should know."
"Can you guarantee they will tell the truth?"
"cannot!"
"Then what's the use of asking?"
"Sir, after interrogation, we can drag this person back to the city and let the people in the city identify him one by one."
Lu Baotou cooperated tacitly.
"Any liar will be regarded as this person's accomplice and will be punished with the same crime!"
The two of them answered questions and did not shy away from everyone.
He easily gave up the thought of those beggars wanting to help him speak.
…
There was a click.
With Ye Qing's acquiescence, the beggar's removed jaw was restored.
"Are you saying it yourself, or are you dragging your companions into the water and letting them suffer with you?"
Drag them into the water?
The shouting beggar's expression was changing, and he understood.
As long as he dares to have this idea, his companions will definitely not mind selling him.
Therefore, it is better to drag people into the water than to carry them by force.
At least I can get a reputation for loyalty.
"Sir, the grassroots have been begging for food in the north of the city."
"Oh? Which household do you usually beg from, and how much leftover food do you get every day?"
Those poor people don't even have enough to eat at home, so where can they get any leftovers?
But...if you don't answer.
This dog official will definitely use this to make trouble.
Based on the memory in his mind, the shouting beggar casually mentioned several houses.
"That's nonsense. Apart from the big names in the city, who would give you alms?"
Before Ye Qing could say anything, Lu Baotou exposed the lie.
"This... is always possible, but as you said, it is not easy to beg for food in Yunhai County. It often takes two or three days for the grassroots to get some food..."
"Don't treat us like fools and say, where do you get food from?"
Mr. Lu shouted loudly, interrupting the beggar's excuse.
"Look at your face. Do you look like someone who hasn't had enough to eat for a long time?"
Huh?
A pair of eyes looked at the shouting beggar.
He has flesh on his body and a ruddy complexion. He doesn't look like a beggar, but looks like...
His eyes moved and fell on those sneaky and idle rogues.
"Don't look at us..."
The ruffians, led by the burly man, were not happy.
"Sir, beggars are mostly homeless people who have no relatives or friends and have lost their bottom line in order to survive."
"Although we have a bad reputation, we have never been reduced to begging for food."
Other rogues also echoed loudly:
"That's right, we have a house, land, and family, but we just don't want to be ordinary people."
Some people even made noises and told some country rumors.
"Lulu Captou, this person is a beggar, has no house, no land, and no way to make money, but he lives such a prosperous life in Yunhai County."
"In private, he must be doing something shameful."
As soon as these words came out.
More than half of the beggars changed their expressions.
In order to survive, they did a lot of bad things.
But what’s wrong with wanting to live?
Yes, it’s all about living.
In comforting themselves, these beggars gradually gained confidence.
However, the gangsters are strong and there are many people, so they can't afford to offend them.
But someone can afford it.
The beggars cried out in unison.
"Sir, we have been wronged! They are sneaking around the countryside and often bullying us. You must not believe them."
"You deserve to bully you!"
The rogues are not to be outdone.
"If we don't beat you, scold you, or drive you away, will we still let you enter the village and take advantage of the children in the village?"
"Sir, they are framing us again. We are all poor people who cannot survive. How could we do such evil things?"
Seeing the beggars who were complaining to Ye Qing, the thugs headed by the burly man were very disdainful.
"Are we talking nonsense? Why do you, fellow villagers, let us beat and scold you and drive you away?"
"Sir, they are related to the villagers. Out of xenophobia, those villagers naturally believe them and not me."
The beggars once again complained to Ye Qing.
"quiet!"
The sound was not loud, but it drowned out the noise of hundreds of people.
The scene fell silent again.
Then, Ye Qing looked at the captured beggar shouting.
"Tell me, how come you, a beggar, can live so well in Yunhai County?"
"Sir...Sir, I am wronged. I gain weight even when I drink water. It has nothing to do with eating. Please be careful!"
"Oh, I see."
Ye Qing seemed to believe the beggar's words.
His eyes swept over the skinny beggars and landed on a few beggars who were also strong and looked good.
"Is this the case for you too?"
"Sir, I...we are too."
These beggars trembled in their hearts and replied bravely.
"You can gain weight even if you drink water. Such a good physique!"
A hint of teasing flashed in Ye Qing's eyes.
"Captain Lu, arrest them for me."
"As long as there are enough water pipes, we can close it for a year first."
"As for food, since they grow meat by drinking water, let's save it."
No!
The faces of several sturdy beggars turned pale instantly.
If others don't understand, how can they not understand?
With no food and only water, it would be a miracle to survive a month, let alone a year, without starving to death.
"I accept my order from my humble position!"
Captain Lu waved his hand, and immediately a group of agents rushed forward.
The few beggars who were strong and in good looks were arrested and prepared to be escorted back to the city.
"Sir, please spare my life!"
"Sir, please spare my life!"
Several strong beggars begged loudly for mercy, but the policemen escorting them were indifferent.
The rogue gangsters started making noises one after another because the trouble was not big enough.
"Haha, if you drink water, you will gain weight. You can think of this reason."
"The county magistrate is wise and this is the way to deal with them."
…
Damn rogue!
If it weren't for your strength in numbers...
Several strong beggars looked at the rogues with hatred and became increasingly panicked.
"Sir, I shouldn't lie to you, I said."
In order to survive, a strong beggar voluntarily admitted the crime of deceiving Ye Qing.
"It is only through Dr. Zhou's support that I can live such a prosperous life."
"Yes, yes, so do we."
Seeing that things had turned around, the other strong beggars agreed.
"That's nonsense. I know Dr. Zhou personally. Although he has given alms to you, he will not provide for you."
Hearing Ye Qing's words, the detectives stopped.
"You have deceived me again and again. Do you really think that I don't know how to use torture? Don't you know how to kill people?"
