Bao Zheng spent a lot of effort to convince these poor quail-like people that they were just travelers passing by and not sent by the government to investigate and arrest people.
"It turns out that Jiangzhou is still a peaceful land, and our ancestors have lived here peacefully for generations. But two years ago, for some reason, a group of bandits suddenly appeared in the mountains, and the government also sent troops to suppress the bandits. But, why No matter how much they are suppressed, they cannot be wiped out."
"Then the superiors started sending people to ask for money and food. The adults said it was all to suppress bandits, so we gave them."
"It wasn't until later that they started arresting people."
"I heard that many officers and soldiers died during the suppression of bandits, so the government is short of people."
"At first, everyone refused, but those who refused to leave were beaten half to death and then dragged away."
"Originally they were just arresting men, but later they also started arresting girls and wives, saying they wanted to buy them back as maids. They paid three cents each, but the family didn't want to sell them, so they robbed them... My youngest sister is only nine years old. He was also taken away..."
In the dim candlelight, the remaining villagers were all in ragged clothes, with numb and desperate eyes. The same was true for the few remaining children. When the elders told about the past events in the village, they just raised their heads, and then It hung down again.
Their bodies are full of confusion and panic, and they cannot see the innocence and activity of children at all.
Chu Qi felt uncomfortable and couldn't help but ask in a low voice: "Old man, if that's the case, why don't you run away?"
"Escape... I've all escaped, but I can't escape. Those who escaped were captured, and those who were caught were beheaded. Many people died in those days, and they piled the dead together. They burned people from ten miles and eight villages together, and they wanted us to watch until all the dead people were burned before we could leave."
"Who dares to escape? Forget it for us old guys, but the children are still young. No matter what, we have to let them live... It's okay to live for one more day..."
It is not a year of great disaster, but it looks like a great disaster.
"Miss, tell me, the superiors have been saying it's good for us all day long, so they went to suppress the bandits, but why is it that the more we suppress them, the harder it is for us to survive?"
Chu Qi couldn't answer this question at all. She turned to look at Bao Zheng and the others, but saw that they were also silent.
Taking a deep breath, Chu Qi calmed down a little and was about to say something to appease the villagers when he saw Bao Zheng step forward and squat in front of the old woman who was the oldest and had experienced the most. ,He said:
"Old man, to be honest, I am the secret envoy sent by the imperial court. The imperial court has already learned about the chaos in Jiangzhou. We will soon restore peace and tranquility to Jiangzhou! My name is Bao Zheng. Remember, my name is Bao Zheng !”
Chu Qi saw that just after Bao Zheng finished speaking, the old woman who had just said that she was as cold and numb as an outsider finally burst into tears.
She opened her mouth, but could not utter a single word. She could only shed tears uncontrollably. The little girl nestled in her arms saw her crying and hurriedly reached out to wipe her hands, but the old woman grabbed her wrist instead. She pointed at Bao Zheng and said to the little girl: "Xiaocao, this is Bao Zheng, Master Bao, she is here to save us, do you remember?"
Xiaocao looked at Bao Zheng blankly for a while, then nodded heavily.
That night, Bao Zheng and the others left the village. They decided to rush into Jiangzhou City overnight. Before leaving, they took out all the remaining dry food in the car and left it all in the village.
"The situation is serious and we can't delay any longer. If we arrive as early as possible, we may be able to catch them off guard. When we enter the city later, we will prepare all the guards of honor, increase the momentum, and go to the government office in a grand manner. . No matter how audacious the Jiangzhou magistrate is, he would not dare to openly let me die in his own territory!"
He is ready to face all conspiracies and murders head-on. He is upright and unafraid of hardships and dangers, just to restore peace to Jiangzhou.
Chu Qi looked at Bao Zheng's still youthful face. He was not yet the governor of Kaifeng, and his methods were very immature, but she could faintly see the shadow of the future Bao Gong in him.
"He is indeed a person who will be named King of Yama after his death."
She sighed softly, completely unaware of how surprised Gongsun Ce was when he heard this.
King Yama? Are you talking about Bao Zheng? Are you serious……! ?
In the early morning, the city gates opened wide, and Bao Zheng and his party entered the city smoothly. In order to prevent unnecessary trouble, Chu Qi hid his figure before entering the city, and did not show himself again until after entering the city.
It is said that open guns are easy to hide, but hidden arrows are hard to guard against. Although Bao Zheng planned to go to the battle in person to meet with the Jiangzhou magistrate, in order to have a more comprehensive plan, Gongsun Ce decided to let him pretend to be Bao Zheng and mediate with Jiangzhou. , and then Zhan Zhao and Bao Zheng went to investigate privately.
Although this was the most efficient method at present, out of consideration for Gongsun Ce's force value, Bao Zheng still solemnly asked Chu Qi to protect him.
Chu Qi thought about this request for a while and then agreed. Although due to the restrictions of the law, the force she could use was average, but it was no problem to save an individual, not to mention that she was the mainstay of the protagonist's team.
Even if she really encounters a character she can't beat, it's amazing that she will lead Gongsun Ce all over the room and hide for a while.
After cleaning up in the inn, Gongsun Ce skillfully took out the black powder and threw it on his face and neck. Judging from the posture, it was definitely not the first time he had done this.
Bao Zheng himself, after wrapping a cloth towel on his head, decided to experience the profession of bearer.
"It's good to be a bearer. Not only will you not attract attention, but you can also enter people's backyards legitimately. Don't worry, I'm a first-rate inquiring about things."
It can be seen that he is full of confidence in himself.
After leaving the room, Chu Qi became invisible again, and then followed Gongsun Ce into the car.
"Miss Chu Qi, are you still there?"
"I'm still here. Don't worry, sir, I will always follow you."
"No, in fact, after entering the government office later, I want to ask the girl to go to the inner courtyard to investigate. Although Bao Zheng's plan is good, there is only one chance. If he goes to the government office to put pressure in the future, they will definitely take precautions early. , Therefore, only this time, we can find the most things."
"But your safety..."
"When I enter the house today, Guard Zhan and Zhang Long and Zhao Hu will be by my side. I believe that the people in Jiangzhou will not dare to act rashly until they find out our trump card, so the girl can go without any worries. I."
Gongsun Ce spoke with great certainty, and Chu Qi could only nod his head: "But I'm afraid of light, and the places I can go are limited."
"It doesn't matter, the girl is already taking a huge risk if she wants to go. No matter what, I want to thank you."
Chu Qi felt relieved now. Although she was not afraid of light, her character still had to be maintained, otherwise she would not be able to explain anything that went wrong later.
The angels' patrol and the ceremonial procession were so huge that they attracted almost all the people in the city to watch. In addition, Gongsun Ce had intended to let more people know the news, so it took them a while to get to the mansion. The yamen door.
At this time, all the officials from Jiangzhou Prefecture were waiting here.
When the sedan curtain was raised, Chu Qi observed the leader of the Jiangzhou magistrate. He was tall and thin, with a straight back, clear eyes, and a beard under his chin. He looked like a tall pine and cypress. It doesn't look like he can lead the government to do those immoral things.
Is it possible that he didn't know about those things?
Chu Qi lowered her head and thought for a while and then gave up. People should not be judged by their appearance. She had better look for anything unusual.
After the car was carried into the specially parked car room, Chu Qi followed it and floated out.
