Under the shouts of General Qin, the halberd infantry ran in and quickly deployed the city gates. The flags on the top of the city were quickly replaced with Qin flags.
At this moment, the turmoil in the city has not stopped, and the people in the city do not know that the Qin army has arrived.
In the streets and alleys, you can see violations of the law everywhere.
Not far ahead, a gangster was snatching a baggage from a woman's shoulder. While the two were fighting, when they heard the noise behind them, the gangster turned his eyes and was frightened to death. He let go and ran away.
Xiao Yuan waved his hand.
Two Qin soldiers rushed forward immediately, both wearing armor and swords hanging on their waists. They rushed forward, one to the left and the other to the right, and directly pushed the rogue to the ground, aimed at the head, and punched him hard.
Ordinary people could not withstand the soldiers' fierce punches. Blood spurted out from the mouth and nose, and he held his head and shouted: "Master, please spare my life, Master, please spare your life..."
The woman, on the other hand, hugged the bundle tightly in her arms, looked like she was greatly frightened, and retreated to the corner shivering.
Xiao Yuan's expression was not very good, and he said coldly: "Generals of all ministries, deploy defenses along the streets, and must eliminate the unrest in Jiangzhou as quickly as possible!"
"No!" The generals behind them on war horses all clasped their fists.
Then, there were shouts and shouts.
"First line, run forward!"
"Quick! Quick!"
Large numbers of Qin army officers and soldiers were divided into several groups.
There was the sound of armor scraping and the sound of neat infantry running everywhere.
Somewhere in the city, there was a group of several people, all of whom were big men with bare chests and arms. They all looked like twenty-five to eighty thousand men. At first glance, they were not good men and women.
At the moment, the gangster in the lead was pushing the waiter in the tavern, and said with a sneer: "It's this time, who the hell asked you to open the door! You still dare to ask me for money? I'm afraid you're looking for death!"
As soon as he finished speaking, before the waiter could say anything, another gangster's eyes widened for a moment, pointing at the Qin army running in front, and exclaimed: "Brother! The Qin army has entered the city..."
"Ah!? Run!" The gangsters ran away without saying a word.
But how can they compare to the regular army that has been on the battlefield for a long time? At that moment, more than a dozen soldiers of the Qin army rushed out. In just a moment, they knocked them all down and gave them a slap in the face with military boots!
Then they were all tied up.
This is just a corner of the city, there are many places where this happens at the same time.
In front of the Liu Mansion, due to the turmoil, a group of servants were still holding sticks and guarding the house, as if facing a formidable enemy.
Not long after, the rumble of neat running sounds was heard.
A large number of Qin troops passed by here, and the leading officer also stopped and subconsciously glanced at the servant holding a stick.
Seeing this, the merchant hurriedly smiled at the officer, and then shouted to the servant: "Quick! Put it away quickly! The Qin army has arrived, and the city will be peaceful soon."
This flattery happened just in time. There seemed to be a small disturbance nearby. After the officer glanced at him, he ignored him and ran forward, commanding the soldiers: "Quick!"
More than a dozen Qin soldiers rushed out. If they encountered someone who broke the law, they would pin them to the ground and beat them!
Under the absolute force, in just one day, there was no more turmoil in the entire Jiangzhou.
After the purge, the Jiangzhou Prison was already overcrowded, and there were still many people standing at the door of the prison, shouting that they were wronged.
The next day, the lobby of the county government office.
Directly above him, Wang Su was sitting, while Xiao Yuan moved a chair next to him and was sipping tea leisurely.
Obviously, this was to allow Wang Su to temporarily replace the Jiangzhou officials and settle the case.
Soon, two men were escorted in.
After entering, they all knelt on the ground with a bang, and one of them immediately started kowtowing: "The common people have been wronged, sir——"
"Quiet!" Wang Su slapped the table and said seriously: "If you have any grievances, just tell us, don't make any noise!"
"Yes, yes..." The man nodded repeatedly, and then pointed at the man next to him: "The villain is originally a vegetable farmer in Dongshi. Yesterday, the scoundrel demanded gold and silver. The villain refused, so he got entangled with him. Unexpectedly, the army I arrived just in time and arrested the villain together with this rogue. Your Excellency is aware of it..."
After Wang Su heard this, he looked directly at the rogue and asked in a cold voice: "But it's true!?"
"This, this, sir, the common people have been wronged. He, he talks nonsense!" How could that rogue admit it?
Wang Su looked at the vegetable farmer again: "What you said is true, is there anyone who can prove it?"
The vegetable farmer nodded quickly: "Yes, yes."
Since there were many people detained in the prison, Wang Su had no time to accompany them to mess around here. Hearing this, he immediately signaled to the two soldiers: "Take this vegetable farmer to find a witness and pay a visit by the way. "
"No!" the soldier took the order.
After the vegetable farmer left, Wang Su stared at the rogue again and said with a cold smile: "Later, the sergeant will return from the visit. If the evidence is solid, you have deceived the government, and your crime will be increased! You will be severely punished! Confess now, It's just a minor crime, this is your last chance! I don't have much patience!"
ah! ? Hearing this, the rogue immediately panicked. This matter was easy to investigate, and he had indeed done it. How could he get away with it? After weighing it, he immediately kowtowed like a fool: "The common people know the crime, the common people know the crime, sir, have mercy." ah……"
"Detain him!" This begging for mercy said everything.
The soldiers had just left. Wherever there was no need to visit, Wang Su had already closed the case, which was very efficient.
Xiao Yuan took a sip of tea and said with a smile: "Master Wang, your methods are good. You continue to interrogate and release all the innocent people in prison. Those who violate the law will continue to be detained in accordance with the law. There must be no mistakes."
As he spoke, he also put down his teacup, stood up and stretched.
"Your Majesty, this..." Wang Su stood up with a look of embarrassment on his face.
"Thank you for your hard work." Xiao Yuan comforted him, waved his hand and left. He also had many things to deal with personally.
Wang Su had no choice but to temporarily act as the county magistrate.
One case was tried, and then another. As the Qin army put down the rebellion, the government began to be fair and honest again. In addition, the people of Jiangzhou were not as afraid as before. Those who were brave even came to the trial. Outside the lobby, people gathered around to watch the excitement.
Subsequently, more and more people gathered, and each case was effectively handled amidst the discussion of the people.
to afternoon.
In the study, Xiao Yuan was flipping through the Jiangzhou archives while keeping the brush in his hand.
Xu Hu stepped in, clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, there is a businessman who wants to see you and says he is an old friend of Mr. Gu."
If someone hadn't reported this relationship, Xu Hu would certainly not have come in to ask for instructions.
Xiao Yuan was stunned for a moment when he heard this, put down his brush and said: "Invite him in."
"promise."
Not long after, the businessman surnamed Liu entered, and Xu Hu stood with a knife in his hand, guarding Xiao Yuan's hand.
The businessman knelt on the ground, kowtowed and said, "Liu Jinzhong, a common man, comes to see His Highness the King of Qin."
"No need to be polite." Xiao Yuan stretched out his hand and said with a smile: "I heard that Shopkeeper Liu and the Princess's family are old friends."
"Ah, the common people don't dare to climb up, let alone deceive the emperor. In fact, they have been friends with Mr. Gu for many years." Liu Jinzhong said a little cautiously: "Back then, although the common people welcomed Mr. Gu's letter, they did not fulfill it. What kind of friendship as a landlord, I feel so ashamed."
He said this very skillfully. Although he didn't entertain Gu Tong much, he was telling Xiao Yuan in disguise that when the Gu family moved, he helped take care of it.
Xiao Yuandao was so smart, how could he not hear it? He smiled and said: "I see, I thanked Shopkeeper Liu on behalf of the princess."
"Don't you dare, your highness is trying to destroy the common people." Liu Jinzhong waved his hands hurriedly, looking flattered.
He came to ask for an audience because he wanted to be protected by the King of Qin so that his property in Jiangzhou would be more beneficial.
After some chatter, Xiao Yuan still had things to deal with, so he said: "After this war in Jiangnan, business will inevitably be depressed. The future trade revitalization of Jiangzhou will also require more efforts from Shopkeeper Liu."
There was no explanation for this, but Liu Jinzhong had been immersed in business for many years. When he heard this, he immediately beamed with joy and saluted repeatedly: "Yes, yes, please rest assured, your Majesty, if the country has any request for commercial revival, the common people will definitely contribute to Jiangzhou." …”
"Well, if Shopkeeper Liu has nothing else to do, please retreat first."
"Yes, the grassroots are resigning."
Businessmen are indispensable to the prosperity of a place. Since the Gu family has this feeling, he will follow the trend.
As for this matter, even if Liu Jinzhong had a hundred courages, he would not dare to talk nonsense in front of King Qin, so his relationship with Gu Tong should be certain.
