Pang Xiao's voice was not very loud this time, but every word was sonorous and forceful, piercing Magistrate Yang's eardrums.
"As an official, do you only want fame and fortune? Your Majesty led us to overthrow the muddleheaded tyranny of Beiji, not for your own selfish desires, but for the people of the world. Magistrate Yang is not a dull person. Since you have ambitions, why don't you start by doing something for the people? "
Magistrate Yang was not convinced by Pang Xiao. However, after today's confrontation, Magistrate Yang had fully realized the power of the person in front of him. Pang Xiao had slapped him in the face in front of everyone, and in turn, he had to beg him to settle the matter. Up until now, although Pang Xiao was reprimanding him, what he said was also to save some face for him in front of the people.
He really wanted to save his face.
Magistrate Yang covered his face with shame and cried, sighing, "Do you think I want the people under my rule to suffer so much? But natural disasters and man-made disasters continue for years. Even the cleverest housewife can't cook without rice! "
Pang Xiao narrowed his eyes.
Magistrate Yang's words were beautiful. He cleared himself completely, but threw the blame to the world, indirectly pushing the responsibility to the present Emperor.
Pang Xiao did not care about Li Qitian, but he cared about the suffering of the people. The first thing he did when he came to the south was to maintain stability. Once there was a war or a revolt, the people would be the unlucky ones in the end. Now that it was easy to calm the people's resentment, he could not make waves again because of Magistrate Yang's evasive words.
Pang Xiao turned to face the crowd and said with a comforting smile, "Alright, my fellow villagers, don't be sad. Look, the prefectural magistrate has already heard everyone's heartfelt wishes. He has already arranged for everyone's living quarters, arranged for everyone's work, ensured everyone's safety, and severely punished Gao Wenyao. Let's let the magistrate say a few words, okay? "
Pang Xiao moved sideways and left the situation to Magistrate Yang.
Magistrate Yang coughed. How could he agree to all these? It was Pang Xiao who agreed on his behalf. But now that things had come to this, Magistrate Yang had no other choice. In order to prevent these vicious people from causing trouble again, he could only pinch his nose and agree. He raised his hands to signal the crowd to be quiet.
"I am not ignorant of the people's sufferings. In fact, even if you did not come to find Gao Wenyao today, I have long disliked his perverse behavior. The reason why I did not punish him severely was that there was insufficient evidence before, so I investigated for a long time before I could carry it out. I was going to punish him, but I did not expect you all to be one step ahead of me. "
Magistrate Yang wrinkled his nose. The smell of the horse manure on his face was too pungent, but now he could only endure it. wanting to end the battle quickly, so that the people's attention could be turned to other things things.
Gao Dianshi was pressed down on the ground. When he heard that Pang Xiao was going to punish him, he was already scared out of his wits. But there was still a little hope in his heart. Magistrate Yang had talked to him before and knew that there was someone behind him. Magistrate Yang would not be willing to offend the person behind him.
But now, Magistrate Yang obviously wanted to use him to shut Youyou's mouth!
Librarian Gao struggled anxiously and shouted, "My Lord! You can't do this, I am … "
"Gag his mouth and take him away!"
"Yes!"
The followers who had been beaten by the refugees for a long time had long been suppressing their anger. If not for Magistrate Yang, they would not have to suffer with the prefectural governor. Moreover, Magistrate Yang was usually domineering. Even his followers hated him. It was just that they did not want to hurt each other.
The crowd immediately followed the order. They grabbed a handful of soil and stuffed it into Magistrate Yang's mouth. Then they lifted him up with his hands behind his back.
Magistrate Yang struggled with all his might. He spat out the soil in his mouth and tried to defend himself. But Magistrate Yang was determined to punish him. How could he have a chance to defend himself?
"Magistrate Yang disregarded human life. The evidence is conclusive. Take him away and execute him immediately!" Magistrate Yang waved his sleeves righteously. It was as if he was not covered in dirt, but wearing an official's robe in the hall.
"Good! Good! Magistrate Yang is wise! "
The commoners were stunned for a moment. Then they immediately jumped up and cheered loudly. The cheers of nearly a thousand people shook the surrounding houses and courtyards. This was the first time that they, as commoners of the lowest class, had risked their lives to fight for the results they wanted.
No matter how sullen Magistrate Yang was in his heart, he could not help but show some pride in the situation of the commoners. It was as if he had eaten honey in his heart. He even temporarily forgot the stench on his face.
Qin Yining quietly watched this for a while. She could not help but quietly step forward and stand beside Pang Xiao.
Pang Xiao's five senses were outstanding. Naturally, he noticed Qin Yining's first step. When she came to his side, he immediately grasped her slightly cold fingers with his big hand and held them tightly in his hand.
Although he did not turn his head to look at her, his face was serious and his eyes were fixed in front of him. His hand was warm and dry. He often used his fingers to mischievously tickle Qin Yining's palm. Qin Yining could not help but laugh softly.
The two of them stood hand in hand in front of the army and Jinghu Wei. Their warm appearance made people feel warm and envious.
Standing in the corner, Yuchi Yan, who had suffered a heavy blow, stared blankly at Qin Yining's side profile. For a moment, he had an impulse to run away and save his face.
What was called a crushing defeat? He was like this. He had lost his country, the throne, his family, and the people's hearts. He could not even win the heart of a little girl.
Gu Shixiong saw Yuchi Yan standing there blankly and looking at Qin Yining. He still looked as if he had suffered a heavy blow. Gu Shixiong felt even more disappointed. At this juncture, wasn't the overall situation the most important thing? How could he still be in the mood to think about women?
Gu Shixiong shook his head in defeat. It was easy to change mountains and rivers, but hard to change one's nature. Unless he had completely changed his mind, or else, as soon as she saw the Qin family, the position of mountains and rivers in Yuchi Yan's heart would shift.
Just as the two of them were letting their imaginations run wild, the commoners at the corner of the street had already rushed anxiously in a certain direction.
They saw that Librarian Gao had already been forced to kneel on the ground.
An executioner raised a demon-head knife high. As Librarian Gao shook his head violently, the executioner viciously chopped down.
Fresh blood splattered on the white wall opposite them. That was the wall of the Gao Residence's backyard. The warm, scarlet liquid melted the thin layer of snow on the ground. A round head rolled to the side.
The Gao Family servants who had been climbing the ladder to see what was happening outside screamed in fright. They immediately fell down the ladder.
"Oh no, oh no, the Old Master has been beheaded!"
The servants hurriedly replied to the inside of the room.
When Gao Jinshi heard this, her eyes rolled back and she fainted.
No matter how chaotic the Gao Family was, they would never dare to open the door to argue with Magistrate Yang and the commoners.
Everyone finally vented their anger and cheered. Their joy was overflowing, as if they had received the most precious treasure in the world. The joyous laughter was a stark contrast to the loud cries in the Gao Residence.
Magistrate Yang then ordered the people around him to make arrangements for the commoners' meals. There was no one to run the congee factory, but they couldn't let the commoners starve on New Year's Eve. If the commoners were dissatisfied and made a fuss, the situation might be even worse than now.
Qin Yining saw that Magistrate Yang had arranged everything neatly, so he quietly scratched Pang Xiao's palm.
Pang Xiao's large hand immediately grasped hers. He cupped his hands and said goodbye to Magistrate Yang, "Official Yang, farewell."
Magistrate Yang turned around, the corners of his mouth twitching.
It was obvious that he had sent his troops into the city without permission. Not only could he not censure him, but he also had to thank him. Moreover, when he thought about it carefully, he didn't agree to those conditions willingly. It was obvious that he fought wherever Pang Xiao pointed.
He had been used, yet he still had to thank him. Words couldn't express how he felt.
"Thank you, Wang Ye, for your help. Take care, Wang Ye."
"Official Yang, please stay."
Pang Xiao turned around and put his arm around Qin Yining's waist. He put her on the horse's back and then sat behind her. The army and Jinghu Wei also got on their horses.
When the refugees saw that Pang Xiao was about to leave with the army, they shouted loudly, "Thank you, Wang Ye! Wang Ye, good people will be rewarded … "
Good people?
Magistrate Yang was so angry that his nose was crooked. He pulled a long face and ordered his subordinates, "You guys, quickly set up the congee stall. Go and buy the food first."
After saying that, he hurriedly left.
He had no choice. His body was dirty and his face was full of horse dung. He was afraid that he would only feel better after washing off a layer of his skin.
Gu Shixiong watched the farce from beginning to end. He didn't see the result that he had tried so hard to see. The frustration and anger in his heart were about to boil.
"Surnamed Zhao, is it really good luck or good planning?"
On the way back, Gu Shixiong couldn't help but ask himself in a low voice.
Yuchi Yan was immersed in a disappointed mood. When he suddenly heard Gu Shixiong's voice, he was stunned for a moment. After a long time, he gathered the cloak around his shoulders and buried his face in the collar of the white fox fur. He whispered, "I think it's really good luck." Then he chuckled. "His luck is actually with the Qin Clan. If he didn't know that the Qin Clan was here, he wouldn't have come. "
"The Qin Clan, the Qin Clan. Why does Wang Ye always think of the Qin Clan?" Gu Shixiong was very angry at Yuchi Yan's words, but he couldn't lose his temper. He could only suppress his anger and whispered, "If he came to find the Qin Clan, why did he have to bring so many troops? If this matter has something to do with the Qin Clan, I believe that the husband and wife worked together. "
Yuchi Yan looked at Gu Shixiong in a daze. His muddled thoughts gradually became clear.
"So this time, it's very likely that Zhao is behind this?"
Gu Shixiong nodded and said in a deep voice, "When you don't understand something, you only need to analyze it and see who benefits in the end. Think about it. After such a big trouble, Zhao's appearance not only solved the problem, but also made the people look at him in a new light. How much benefit did he gain? "
"That's true." Yuchi Yan said in a deep voice, "Zhao used to be a terrifying figure in our Dayan. There was no one who wasn't afraid of him. He even led the army to besiege the city when the country was invaded."
"But look at the people now. Who still dares to criticize him? " Gu Shixiong sighed. "This time, he took the opportunity to gain a foothold in the old capital. Not only did he show off his skills, but he also won over the hearts of the people. We've schemed so much, but he's the one who benefited! I still don't know how to explain this to the head shopkeeper! "
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