The He family is the largest wealthy family in Hanzhou City, and it is not an exaggeration to say that they are the emperor of the country.
Previously, Zhao Xun believed that the aristocratic family was not as strong as rumored in the Great Zhou Dynasty. That was because the aristocratic family was severely suppressed by the imperial power in Chang'an City. The Zhao family was a typical example.
Emperor Xianlong used Zhao Xun's "fake death to deceive the emperor" to severely suppress the Fan Zhao family.
That is to say, Zhao Xun has to work hard on his own, otherwise he is likely to be a low-level bad person in the bad people's yamen and waste his life.
Except for the Zhao family, other aristocratic families also had a hard time in Chang'an City.
Because in the capital the imperial power is greater than that of heaven.
But at the local level, the situation is completely different.
The sky is high and the emperor is far away, and the noble family is the earth emperor.
In remote places, the words of top aristocratic families are more effective than the words of the state governor.
This is why Governor Liang wanted to protect the He family.
Local officials really can't afford to offend these wealthy families. To put it bluntly, these wealthy families may unite and tell you to get out.
The quarry is the He family's industry, but the He family's industry is not limited to this.
Grain shops, dyeing shops, cloth shops, dental shops, gambling houses...
The He family is involved in almost every money-making industry that Zhao Xun can think of.
Such a family's financial resources and connections are top-notch in Hanzhou, and they can indeed cover the sky with their hands.
As the old saying goes, a strong dragon cannot suppress a local snake, but even a real dragon has to curl up when it comes to Hanzhou, otherwise it is likely to suffer.
But Zhao Xun didn't understand this.
Local snake?
Zhao Xun wished he could peel off the snake's skin.
According to the explanation of the quarry manager, Liu Neng was strangled to death because he discovered something secret about the quarry.
What kind of secret things can make people think nothing of human life?
At first, the quarry manager was hesitant, but only after Zhao Xun scolded and questioned him did he tell the truth.
It turns out that in addition to collecting ordinary stones and ores, the quarry also collected saltpeter.
Although Zhao Xun was a science student and knew nothing about engineering, he also knew that saltpeter was the main raw material for making gunpowder.
What does the good He family do collecting saltpeter?
Is it really possible to make gunpowder?
The quarry manager didn't know this, he really didn't know.
Zhao Xun has now mastered the most advanced mind-observation technique.
Although it is only effective for ordinary people, it is enough.
It’s normal if you think about it carefully.
It is impossible for a mere quarry manager to know about such an important matter.
He is just a high-level wage earner, responsible for getting paid to do things.
As for what to do with the saltpeter dug out, it was not something he should consider.
So did Governor Liang know about this?
Zhao Xun felt half and half.
As the governor of the state, it is impossible to say that Liang Governor was completely unaware of the matter.
But Governor Liang may not know the core part.
The aristocratic family has its own set of rules of conduct, and the officials cannot urinate in the same pot.
Unless Governor Liang is completely bribed and is willing to help the tiger.
But Zhao Xun felt that this possibility was unlikely. After all, Liang Jishi would be transferred after his three-year term, so there was no need to sell himself at a low price.
It is more likely that Governor Liang turned a blind eye and did not interfere with the He family's actions.
Therefore, if you want to break the situation now, you can only start with the He family.
Zhao Xun asked Governor Liang to invite He Liancheng, the young head of the He family, to the state government office in his name.
Although Governor Liang was reluctant, he had no good solution and could only comply.
The He family still had to give Governor Liang some face.
An hour later, the young master of the He family, He Liancheng, came to the state government office surrounded by more than a dozen evil servants.
The way they were shouting and hugging each other seemed a bit like a playboy.
But he said that when He Liancheng entered the Yamen lobby, he immediately felt that something was wrong with the atmosphere.
The government officials lined up on both sides, shouting powerfully.
Governor Liang looked serious after sitting at the desk.
"Master Liang, what do you want from me?"
He Liancheng had no intention of kneeling before an official, and acted arrogantly as if he was the governor.
"Ahem, Mr. He, I have something unclear, so I specially invited Mr. He to inquire."
"What happened?"
He Liancheng said impatiently.
"Master He, what are you doing collecting saltpeter?"
"Master Liang, what do you mean?"
He Liancheng asked alertly and stepped back subconsciously.
At this time, he noticed that there was someone sitting on the right side of Governor Liang, staring at him closely.
This man's eyes were like a hawk, and he wished he could eat him alive.
"Who are you!"
He Liancheng's expression turned sharp, and he pointed at Zhao Xun and asked.
"I am an imperial envoy. You have no official status. Why don't you kneel down when you see an official? Come here, beat him to his knees!"
After Zhao Xun finished speaking, the government officials looked at each other and looked at Governor Liang.
Governor Liang sighed: "Let's fight."
Upon hearing Governor Liang's words, the government officials then took up their water and fire sticks and hit He Liancheng hard on the knees.
"Ouch..."
He Liancheng let out a scream, and then fell to the ground with a thump. He was chewing on the mud and lost one of his front teeth.
"If you don't kneel before an official, you'll have to hit him with thirty killing blows first."
Zhao Xun said coldly and turned to Governor Liang after speaking.
Governor Liang hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and stamped his feet and dropped the sign.
Upon seeing this, the government officials laid hands on his hands and feet, suppressing He Liancheng tightly.
They had long been unhappy with this domineering villain, but they never had a chance to vent their anger.
Today is a good day, they will seize the opportunity and beat the shit out of this evil young man.
According to the laws of the Dazhou Dynasty, flogging and cane punishment both hit the buttocks. The difference lies in the thickness and thickness of the torture instrument.
Bamboo boards are generally used for flogging, and their texture is relatively light.
The cane punishment uses wooden sticks and wooden boards, which are heavier in texture.
This time the execution with water and fire sticks used by the government officials was the stick punishment.
According to the laws of the Zhou Dynasty, whether it is whipping or caning, the person who is being punished must take off his clothes to receive the punishment.
Firstly, it increases the victim's sense of shame. Secondly, it allows the injured person to be seen and it is not easy to kill the person.
The yamen officer reached out and touched He Liancheng's waist. He took off his belt with three strokes, lifted up his robe, and took off his trousers.
He Liancheng only felt cold in his lower body and knew that his pants had been taken off. He was ashamed and angry and said: "Liang Younian, do you know what you are doing? If you dare to hit me, you don't want to be the governor of Hanzhou, right?" ?”
"beat!"
The arrow was on the string and had to be fired. Now that Zhao Xun had placed him in this position, Governor Liang had no choice but to take action.
What's more, He Liancheng roared in the court. If Governor Liang allowed him to roar like this and ignored him, where would his authority be? How will he convince the public in the future?
This was what the government officials were waiting for. They no longer hesitated and used their bows from left and right to hit He Liancheng's butt with the water and fire sticks.
"Ouch, it hurts so much, it hurts me so much..."
The government officials used all their strength to beat Heliancheng Buddha into the world, and the two Buddhas ascended to heaven, with stars in their eyes.
Ten sticks later, He Liancheng's eyes darkened and he fainted.
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