Tang Guodong believed in Tang Jianqiu. Even if the relationship between the two of them was not very good, they were still father and son. Naturally, they knew how to behave, and of course they would not dare to do anything worse than a pig or a dog.
He did not directly answer the question raised by Tang Jianqiu but said: "What? You don't dare to call me father?"
"I……"
Seemingly seeing Tang Jianqiu's dilemma, Tang Guodong felt helpless, with the sadness of being a father mixed in his eyes;
"Qiu'er, I know you are complaining because I oppose you becoming the governor, but I am your father anyway.
I just hope that you can be as literate as our Tang family. You must never go against the decision of your ancestors! "
Tang Guodong misunderstood Tang Jianqiu. It was not that he had any grudges about this incident, but that he was inevitably a little pained and regretful when he saw his father's familiar face.
Normally, he would not be so gentle, but he felt sorry because the person in front of him was his father whom he both respected and hated.
Now the memory of his father's screams at the execution ground before his death in his previous life vaguely echoed in his mind.
"Father, please rest assured! My child will do his best to contribute to the Tang family and the Ming Dynasty! He will become a pillar of talent like you!"
Tang Guodong immediately became happy after hearing this. He couldn't help but look up to the sky and laugh loudly: "Hahaha, you brat, how can you be so careless after not seeing each other for several months? Go ahead!"
On the surface, Tang Guodong didn't like hearing these flattering words, but he was actually happy in his heart. What's more, the person who said these words was his own son. I believe there is no father in the world who would feel unhappy if he was proud of his son.
Similarly, he was very happy that he could talk to Tang Jianqiu calmly and not break up on bad terms as usual. It was not until this moment that he got to know Tang Jianqiu a little bit.
"Open the way for your lord!"
A sound like thunder sounded from it, and under Tang Jianqiu's order, all the guards in golden clothes gave way to each other and escorted the prison car aside.
And those bandits even knelt down on the ground. Just now, they felt so relieved that they still haven't calmed down, and they don't even have the courage to raise their heads!
"Okay! I would like to thank the envoy for today and take my leave!"
"Farewell!"
Tang Jianqiu watched Tang Guodong leave, and it was only at this moment that he ordered the officers and soldiers to disperse.
Tang Jianqiu's eyes were as ferocious as a tiger's. As a governor, he instinctively released his aura, and burst out with a thunderous shout:
"Go back to Beizhen Fusi!"
"yes!"
…
After returning to Fusi, Beizhen, Tang Jianqiu's mind vaguely flashed the scene of bandits blocking the road and robbing.
It is precisely because of the disaster of hunger that the people are even worse off. The hungry people are forced to become thieves and starve to death on the road. This leads to the hungry people being miserable and revolting. How can he not understand the mood of the local people?
Even though they knew what would happen if they offended the government, these people still mustered up the courage to challenge the officers and soldiers, not to mention the Jin Yiwei who was feared by everyone, let alone the Beizhen Fusi who was frightened by the news!
I don't know how many days this has been in Beizhen Fusi, but once I get busy, I lose track of time.
To this day, apart from being busy managing Zhao Prison every day, there are no other tasks scheduled, which makes those brothers who often go out feel a little relieved.
In this way, you don’t have to be discouraged by working hard and running around outside all the time.
Tang Jianqiu had long been accustomed to such a life, and would occasionally get discouraged. Just when he was about to leave Zhao Prison, A Fei ran over in a panic.
"My lord - something happened, my lord!"
He didn't even have time to breathe and quickly reported the matter to Tang Jianqiu.
Tang Jianqiu's heart tightened. Such a thing never happened in his previous life! How could this be?
"A Fei, what happened? Don't be anxious, speak slowly."
Ah Fei's tone softened a little, and he said one word after another: "Sir, there are a lot of people at the door! Judging from their appearance, they should be local people.
The reason why I came here is not very clear. It doesn’t seem like I’m here to complain, but I heard that all the neighbors in the village are saying that Mr. Tang, you have done something shady.
Some people say that you are corrupt, perverting the law, using coercion and inducement. What should you do? Direct expulsion will affect your reputation, sir! "
Tang Jianqiu beat the wall angrily. He didn't do anything shameful on weekdays, but why were these neighbors making trouble like this?
"Let me ask you, but there are many people who want to face me?" He asked this question because he wanted to be prepared.
"Exactly!"
Ah Fei had many problems, and he didn't know how to deal with this matter, so he could only obey Tang Jianqiu's orders.
"You go with me."
Tang Jianqiu didn't think much about it, but still followed Ah Fei.
Under the leadership of A Fei, Tang Jianqiu saw dozens of people, old and young, kneeling outdoors. They were in ragged clothes, with dirty hair, and they were full of stinky smells. From a glance, they looked like rags coming out of them, which was quite spectacular.
Tang Jianqiu quickly recognized it. Where were the rioters who came to make trouble? This is obviously the "bandit" that was rescued earlier!
In addition to these bandits, there were some spectators carrying melon seeds, some people carrying tea, and some middle-aged women.
They usually like to chat, but now that they see something lively to watch, they will naturally make full use of it.
"How do you think this happened? Isn't the person in front of me a fourth-grade governor? Why is there such a big fuss?"
"That is to say, I don't know what the governor has done. Why are so many officers and soldiers here? Could it be that he has aroused public resentment? In this case, it's all right!"
"Speaking of it, this governor is only in his twenties. He has a good-looking appearance and is said to have excellent martial arts skills. However, his personality is a bit lacking. It's a pity that he has a face. His character is unknown."
As she spoke, the middle-aged woman began to fall in love with Tang Jianqiu. Her eyes were filled with starlight, and she felt a sense of relief. If he could catch a glimpse of her, wouldn't she faint from happiness?
However, another big man held a different opinion. In his eyes, Tang Jianqiu was just a pretty boy, and he was not necessarily as good as the rumors said:
"Hmph! What else can he do that is so great? At such a young age, he is probably doing something immoral outside! He might be causing harm to other girls!"
"This is the first time in all my life that my old lady has seen so many people kneeling here together. She may have done something to arouse public resentment and must be severely punished!"
Everyone was talking to each other, each talking about something. The more they talked, the more they enjoyed themselves, as if they had heard some interesting story.
Tang Jianqiu was not deaf, so he naturally listened to what they said but ignored them.
He knows that people's words are terrible, and that controlling violence with violence will not solve the root cause. You can't just shut up all their mouths, right? The top priority is to resolve the misunderstanding about this incident.
Tang Jianqiu was calm and composed, unlike the corrupt officials who were resented for their bloodthirsty cruelty because of what the people said, and he did not cause turmoil because of these gossips.
His eyes were stern, and he walked by slowly, his clothes were flowing, and he was dressed in red.
When Tang Jianqiu walked up to them, all the people knelt down and kowtowed to Tang Jianqiu excitedly, and even spread out on the ground and began to scream.
"My benefactor! You are like a god in this world!"
"Immortal, please accept it and let us bow!"
The common people kowtowed to Tang Jianqiu vigorously as they spoke, expressing great gratitude in their words.
Even though Tang Jianqiu was respected by thousands of people as a fourth-grade man, he did not dare to accept such a great gift. He first lifted up the few people closest to him and then ordered them to stand up:
"Everyone, please get up quickly! If you have anything to say, please get up and talk to me!"
Even though Tang Jianqiu said this, the people refused to get up. To them, Tang Jianqiu was a god who was loved by everyone. How could they not be excited?
One of the dark-skinned people said: "My benefactor didn't know that we are not from Anxu, Jizhou. We suffered a disaster a few days ago. We had no choice but to find another place to live temporarily.
I wanted to settle in a nearby town, but I didn't want to encounter another difficulty, so I had no choice but to wander around. The food I brought on the road had already been eaten up.
We had not eaten for a long time in those days. We were hungry and cold and had no choice but to do this kind of thing! Fortunately, my benefactor showed mercy! If our benefactor had not saved us in time, we would have been..."
With the first person taking the lead, the others continued to talk about their difficulties: "Yes, thanks to my benefactor, our whole family can eat, otherwise we would have starved to death on the streets!"
"We didn't want to do such a thing, but in that situation we were already hungry and almost did something irreversible. Fortunately, the gods gave us food to tide us over!"
Another man as thin as a bamboo pole said: "My benefactor, we have had such a hard time looking for you! After many inquiries, we found out that you are Mr. Tang, the envoy of the Fusi in North Town!
Thank you for coming here! After the crops are harvested, I will definitely reward the gods with some dry food! "
"Your Majesty the Governor, when my chickens and ducks grow up, I will kill them and give them to you! And give you a basket of eggs!"
Tang Jianqiu's temporary kindness was loved by the local people, and Tang Jianqiu was flattered.
He never thought of giving back before doing good deeds.
"Tang Mou understands your good intentions. I am not a god, nor can I become a god. It is better not to talk nonsense about this matter, so as not to offend the gods. When I was a child, I always listened to my mother's teachings to be pious and compassionate to the people.
I just saw that you are in trouble, so I scattered some silver and food to keep you full. Although the amount is not large, it is still a small effort. Please don't take it to heart. "
Tang Jianqiu was upright and awe-inspiring, and his image of an upright official who loved the people as his son was as clear as day, as if a layer of light was shining on him.
It is a kind-hearted person like him who makes the local people deeply loved, and this also makes them more convinced of Tang Jianqiu.
"Master Tang, you are a god to us!"
"You will never forget your kindness to us! If it hadn't been for your kindness that day, I would have starved to death on the roadside!"
Several refugees bowed to Tang Jianqiu again and again. Even though the smell of these common people was very strong, Tang Jianqiu did not dislike it at all:
"My fellow villagers are serious. Tang is just offering me a small contribution. If you folks need to provide free porridge from tomorrow, all expenses will be borne by Beizhen Fusi!"
