This batch of Ming soldiers quickly moved, deftly dismantling the obstacles. Following that, four people ran towards Xiao Ruxun. Two of them were dressed in civilian attire, while the other two were dressed in military attire. One was dressed in a blue robe, while the other was dressed in a green robe. From the looks of it, they were the lowest level local officials. The two military officers were probably not high ranking officers.
"Greetings, Xiao Zhennan."
The two civil officials bowed slightly with a calm expression on their faces. It was unknown whether they were as calm as they were when they were besieged just now.
"Greetings, Admiral!"
The two military officers knelt on one knee and saluted.
Xiao Ruxun sat on his horse without moving. He glanced at the four people and said, "What are your positions? What are your names?"
"I am Niu Yong, a garrison officer."
"I am Du Dayong, a general in the army."
The two military officers answered carefully.
Compared to the two military officers, the two civil officials were much calmer.
"I am the Taiyuan Prefecture Prefect, Jiang Hui."
"I am Wang Ke, a veteran of the Taiyuan Prefecture."
Xiao Ruxun nodded. He held the horsewhip in his hand and pointed at the commoners who had not gone far.
"Who was the first to give the order to kill the commoners in the city?"
Niu Yong and Du Dayong looked at each other, then Niu Yong said, "Reporting to Admiral, it was a general in the army, but he's already dead. He was killed by those mobs outside. Admiral, you must be clear about this! Those mobs dared to surround us and rob the money and grain of the court. It is a heinous crime. I … ah! "
Before Niu Yong could finish, Xiao Ruxun had already lashed out with his whip and knocked him to the ground.
"Mobs? Rob the money and grain of the court? Heinous crime? Guard Niu, you are really perceptive! It is a waste of your talent that you are not a Prefect! A bunch of nonsense! Making irresponsible remarks! How did the Northern Barbarians rob the money and grain of the rich and common people in the city become the court's? Do you really think I don't know anything? "
Niu Yong quickly climbed up and knelt on the ground, trembling. He did not dare to look at Xiao Ruxun.
"Mobs! What a mob! You used more than a thousand people to block the attacks of tens of thousands of civilians for one night. It must have been hard on you! Why didn't they have the same combat strength and courage when facing the Northern Barbarians? How could he be so bold in front of his own people?
It was clear that you and the others were greedy after seeing the treasures and food. You wanted to seize the treasures and food, but the people of Taiyuan Prefecture refused, so you killed them! How dare you do this? Such a method! How were they different from bandits?!
Using soldiers to bully the people was shameless! He bullied the weak and was even surrounded by the weak! You can't defend against external insults, but instead provoke internal strife. Calling you trash is an insult to trash! You're worse than trash! Guards! Drag him away and behead him! "
"Yes, sir!"
Xiao Ruxun's bodyguards immediately stepped forward. Niu Yong turned pale with fright and hurriedly looked at the two civil officials.
"Spare me, Admiral! Spare me, admiral! Prefect Jiang! King experience! Help me! Help me! "
Jiang Hui and Wang Ke saw that the situation was not good and quickly stepped forward to stop them.
"Stop!"
Jiang Hui was the first to speak, "Admiral Xiao, they are the officers of Taiyuan Town. Even if they have to be punished, it should be Governor Wang who is responsible for it. Admiral Xiao doesn't seem to have the authority to punish them, let alone kill a garrison. Moreover, this garrison didn't do anything wrong! It was those rioters who attacked the soldiers first! "
Xiao Ruxun waved his hand at his bodyguard. The bodyguard understood and immediately handed over two things.
"This is the Governor's seal, and this is the Governor's sword. When the incident in Taiyuan Prefecture happened, Governor Wang was so angry that he vomited blood and fainted. He couldn't manage anything, so he temporarily handed over the position of Governor to me. Before Governor Wang recovers, Taiyuan Prefecture, Datong Prefecture, Yulin Prefecture, and Xuan Prefecture are all under my control. I can kill them if I want!"
Xiao Ruxun glared at Jiang Hui, scaring Jiang Hui and Wang Ke who didn't speak.
"What? That's impossible! You are a general! How can a general be the Governor? Not even the acting! Naturally, there are other officials who can act as the Governor! How could Governor Wang … "
Jiang Hui did not continue speaking, because Xiao Ruxun had already pulled out the Governor's Sword of Command. The sharp sword flashed with a cold light, blocking the words Jiang Hui wanted to say.
"Admiral Jiang, you are a civil official. It's better for you not to care about the affairs of a general."
Xiao Ruxun held the Governor's sword and walked to Niu Yong, who was under control. He waved the sword expressionlessly. A head fell to the ground, and a headless body fell to the ground.
Jiang Hui and Wang Ke were both shocked.
Xiao Ruxun really killed someone! Right in front of them! He killed a rank six official without even blinking his eyes. Even during the war, he was … too domineering!
"Xiao Zhennan! You … How dare you! "
Jiang Hui pointed at Xiao Ruxun and didn't know what to say.
Xiao Ruxun turned around and coldly looked at Jiang Hui, which immediately made Jiang Hui shut his mouth.
Before Xiao Ruxun could say anything, Li Rusong couldn't help but step forward and slap Jiang Hui's hand.
"Who do you think you are! A little Imperial Judge dares to point fingers at Admiral Xiao? I, Li Rusong, even dare to beat up an Inspector! You are just a little Imperial Judge, even if I kill you, I'm not afraid! "
Jiang Hui was so scared that he took three steps back.
Li Rusong? Why was this devil here?
Xiao Ruxun stepped forward and patted Li Rusong's shoulder, signaling him to step back. Only then did Li Rusong step back.
"Admiral Jiang, I am a super rank Marquis, a Commander in Chief, and an acting Governor. Which of my titles is not above yours? Right now, even the Shanxi Inspector has to be polite in front of me, not to mention a little Imperial Judge like you! Although I can't kill you, if you dare to offend your superiors, I will teach you how to respect your superiors! "
Jiang Hui was so angry that he couldn't care less about Wang Ke's obstruction and started to curse.
"I, Jiang Hui, am a Jinshi! You are just a military officer, how dare you humiliate me?! "
"So what if I am a military officer? Killing the enemy and serving the country is not as good as you? I have hundreds of thousands of soldiers in my hands, yet I am being humiliated by a little Imperial Judge like you? As a Imperial Judge, you are in charge of the Imperial Judge, yet you don't care about what is happening in front of you. The common people are being wronged, so you should be stepping forward to stop the army's violence.
However, not only did you not stop them, you even pointed a deer as a horse, colluding with these people who are blinded by greed to bully the common people. With a High Official like you, I can imagine how the common people of Grand Origin City live their lives, distorting right and wrong. "
Jiang Hui was so angry that his face turned red and he gasped for breath.
"You... how can you slander someone's innocence?"
"Innocence? The moment you pointed fingers at a deer as a horse, you don't deserve to say that! You are just a Jinshi, if you are not, I will definitely kill you! Guards! Arrest him! Thirty lashes and throw him into prison to await punishment! "
"Yes, Sir!"
The guards immediately stepped forward and restrained the stunned Jiang Hui.
"Xiao Ruxun! How dare you hit me! How dare you hit me! "
It wasn't until the whip hit his body and the burning pain rushed to his head that Jiang Hui realized that he had really been beaten.
"That's right! The one who hit you is Xiao Ruxun! "
Xiao Ruxun shouted angrily and turned to look at Du Dayong and Wang Ke.
"You two, what will you do?"
Du Dayong was already kneeling on the ground, trembling as he waited for his punishment. Wang Ke looked at Jiang Hui, who was howling mournfully, and his knees went soft as he kneeled on the ground.
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