In the last two days, a good friend with a monthly pass smashed it down, and I am grateful!

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Zhao Jingcheng only felt that the five thunders were booming, and he opened his mouth, but he couldn't make a sound for a while.

Of course, he hadn't seen Chu Huan, but of course he had heard of this name, although he was just a small official, but the news in Beiyuan County had always been very well-informed, and he may not have received that Chu Huan had been appointed by the emperor as the governor of Xiguan Province, but the envoy to Xiliang, the deputy envoy Chu Huan, was in Xiliang to boost the country's prestige, but it was impossible for him not to know.

And just recently, the news came from the Guannei that the Huang family of Anyi Dao was in turmoil, colluding with Tianmen Dao and waiting for an opportunity to start an incident, but it was immediately collapsed by Qin Cha Chu Huan, Zhao Jingcheng is just a small official, the specific situation is not clear, but he also knows some rumors.

Zhao Jingcheng has been cold from head to toe.

He didn't speak, but Chu Huan had already spoken, and asked, "What kind of tax is the reconstruction tax you just mentioned?" ”

Zhao Jingcheng sweated on his forehead, and said in a trembling voice: "Go back to ...... Back to the adult, that's ...... It was the tax that the yamen was going to collect for the reconstruction of the northwest, and it was used to ...... The ...... used in the construction project! ”

"Who governs Beiyuan County now?"

"It's Lord Cao......!" Zhao Jingcheng said: "Jiazhou Jiafu City has been almost repaired, Shuoquan City in Yuezhou has also undergone some repairs, and the officials have recently returned one after another, and now the governance of Beiyuan County is managed by Lord Cao of Beiyuan County...... ”

Chu Huan said "oh", he thought that the officials of Xiguan Dao were still in Beiyuan County, hearing this, the yamen had already returned to their respective cities, which was not a bad thing, seeing the whispers of the people around him, he walked over at the moment, sat down on the chair that Zhao Jingcheng was sitting on before, and said to Qi Hong: "Qi Yunwei, since this Zhao Jingcheng is a subordinate of Lord Cao, I want to see how Lord Cao explains this matter, you send someone to call Lord Cao over, I have something to ask him." ”

Lord Cao is the county magistrate of Beiyuan County, the official position is not big, but he is not young, in his early fifties, when he ran over from the county yamen, he was already out of breath.

At this time, Chu Huan was sitting on the chair, calm and relaxed, as if he was closing his eyes and recuperating, the people did not disperse, everyone didn't know what Chu Huan's identity was, they were all whispering, but they all knew in their hearts that since this young man was the leader of this group of armored soldiers, he must be a big one, and they all knew that there would be a good show to watch next.

"Lord Chu, Lord Chu!" Cao Xian Ling ran over panting, the crowd dispersed in a hurry, he ran to Chu Huan, he was already sweating profusely, his face was a little pale, and he was panting, but he still knelt down "poof", "Xiaguan...... Xiaguan Beiyuan County ordered Cao Fu to meet with the governor...... The lower officials have lost sight, and I ask the Governor for forgiveness! ”

As soon as these words came out, there was another commotion in all directions, and no one could have imagined that this young man was actually a governor.

"You are Cao County Order?" Chu Huan sat upright and looked at Cao County Order, "Cao County Order, this governor asks you, do you know this person?" As he spoke, he raised his hand and pointed at Zhao Jingcheng.

Cao Xian Ling nodded hurriedly and said, "Lord Hui, this is the inheritance of the household house in the county." ”

Nian Xiucai, who was pressed to the ground before, had already gotten up and said on the side: "It is not only the inheritance of the house, but also your brother-in-law of Cao County......!" ”

Cao Xian Ling didn't dare to look back, Chu Huan asked with a smile: "Is this really the case?" ”

"This ...... Don't dare to deceive adults, he ...... He is indeed the brother-in-law of the lower official, but he is diligent and sincere, so he ...... Therefore, the lower officials do not avoid relatives ......! Lord Cao's forehead was covered with sweat like rain.

"Employing people does not avoid relatives, it seems that Lord Cao really has the courage of a sage." Chu Huan said with a smile: "Lord Cao, since this Zhao Jingcheng is an official of the Yamen, he is naturally clear about the laws of the imperial court. ”

"Yes, yes, yes......!"

Chu Huan squinted at Zhao Jingcheng, and said slowly: "I don't know if this Zhao Jingcheng did it on purpose, I scolded the governor just now, and I also sent my subordinates to take down the governor, Lord Cao, you say, is this a little wrong, the governor remembers, the court has committed this big crime...... Lord Cao, I don't know if the governor is mistaken? ”

Over there, Zhao Jingcheng was already as dead as ashes, "poof" knelt down, and his soul flew and said: "Lord Governor, the villain has eyes and does not know Mount Tai, he is blind with a pair of dog eyes, and he is blinded by lard, please be merciful, villain...... The villain will never dare to ...... next time! ”

Cao County Ling also hurriedly said: "My lord, Zhao Jingcheng doesn't know adults, so he will be like this, please forgive ......!" ”

"This governor asks you, according to the law of my Great Qin, what punishment should be imposed for the following crimes?" Chu Huan asked expressionlessly.

Cao Xianling lowered his head and said in fear: "This ...... Your Excellency the Governor......! ”

"My lord, according to the laws of Great Qin, Zhao Jingcheng is just a small official, if your lord is a governor, he should be punished with fifty rods if he commits a crime." Nian Xiucai saw that Chu Huan intended to teach Zhao Jingcheng a lesson, and immediately said on the side.

Chu Huan nodded to Nian Xiucai with a smile, and said, "What Xiucai said is reasonable, if you commit the following offenses, you will be punished with fifty ......!" Staring at Cao Xianling, who was kneeling at his feet, he asked, "Cao Xianling, did you hear it?" ”

"Xiaguan...... The lower officer heard it. ”

"If you hear it, why don't you do it?" Chu Huan frowned, "Cao County's order, don't you want me to do it myself?" ”

Cao Xianling heard the displeasure in Chu Huan's tone, how dare he disobey, and shouted: "Come on, don't be punished." He knew very well in his heart that the young man in front of him was not an ordinary person, and he had to deal with it carefully, and if he was not careful, he would also be implicated.

The knives on the necks of the messengers have been put away, several messengers look at each other, Cao Xianling turned his head and made a look, several messengers did not hesitate, stepped forward to press Zhao Jingcheng down, one of the messengers picked up the wooden staff, picked it up and was about to fight, but Chu Huan had already said lightly: "The trick of the staff man, the governor knows very well, sometimes it looks bloody, in fact, it can be recovered in a few days, ......!" Han stared at the executioner, and said lightly: "If he gets up, you won't be able to get up." ”

As soon as these words came out, the officials did not hesitate, the execution of the messenger was full of strength, crackling and beating, the governor has spoken, how dare they cheat, every time is real, Zhao Jingcheng ghost cried wolf howl, the sound shook all directions, and the people who were watching in all directions suddenly felt comfortable in their chests, and they were greatly angry.

Cao Xian Ling had already said to Chu Huan at this time: "The governor has arrived, and the lower officials have not been able to greet him from afar, so he asked the adults to move, and the lower officials will go to prepare a banquet to catch the wind for the governor." ”

Chu Huan waved his hand and said with a smile: "Lord Cao is polite, there is no hurry for the banquet, when the matter is completely resolved, everything is still in time." ”

Cao Xian Ling smiled and said, "I don't know what else the adults have to order?" ”

Chu Huan smiled: "Don't worry, when the punishment is over, let's talk slowly......!" "Don't speak anymore, just look at the executioners, although Zhao Jingcheng is just a small official, but he is obviously pampered, used to living a comfortable life, more than a dozen sticks down, the screams are getting smaller and smaller, and when more than 20 canes are beaten, there is no sound, as if he is dead, lying on the ground and not moving.

The executioner didn't dare to fight any longer, so he stopped, squatted down and probed his nose, and then got up and said, "My lord, Zhao ...... Zhao Jingcheng passed out ......! ”

Cao Xian Ling hurriedly looked at Chu Huan, Chu Huan shook his head and said, "This governor never discounts what he says." ”

Qi Hong had already said: "Find a bucket of water, wake up, and continue to fight!" ”

Cao County's orders and the yacha were all terrified in their hearts, they only felt that this young governor was really ruthless, but they didn't dare to disobey, they found a bucket of water to wake up, and beat the rest of the number, Zhao Jingcheng was already dying at this time, and he didn't even have half a life left, and his breath was weak, Chu Huan got up at this time, walked in front of Zhao Jingcheng, squatted down, reached out and grabbed Zhao Jingcheng's bun, pulled his head up, stared at his dull eyes and asked: "You have already borne the responsibility for the following crimes, Next, let's talk about the imposition of taxes. The Governor came from Beijing, and he only recently handed over the errand of the household department, and he has never heard of the increase in the reconstruction tax in the northwest, but I don't know where the reconstruction tax you are talking about comes from? Chu Huan spoke very slowly, but he was full of anger, and it was very quiet in all directions, everyone could hear it clearly, and someone in the crowd immediately whispered: "It turns out that this tax is not a ...... to be collected by the imperial court!" ”

Zhao Jingcheng's face was like ashes, he opened his mouth, but he couldn't say it, Chu Huan glanced at Qi Hong, Qi Hong scooped up a scoop of water and splashed it on Zhao Jingcheng's face, Zhao Jingcheng was excited, and even recovered a few points, and said weakly: "This ...... This is all the meaning of the yamen...... Villain...... The villain is just doing what he is told......! ”

Chu Huan said lightly: "But the governor knows in the household department that many taxes have been reduced in the northwest, especially commercial taxes, and more than half of them have been reduced...... Where do you mean by yamen? ”

Zhao Jingcheng looked at Cao Xianling not far behind Chu Huan, Cao Xianling's face changed dramatically, and he looked at him again and again, Zhao Jingcheng closed his eyes, Chu Huan turned his head and glanced at Cao Xianling, Cao Xianling hurriedly bowed his head, Chu Huan carried Zhao Jingcheng's head, and his voice was indifferent: "Forced taxation is against the laws of the imperial court, Zhao Jingcheng, this governor admires your courage, you dare to violate the imperial court decrees in front of this governor, this governor respects you as a man, and gives you a happy ......!" Let go of Zhao Jingcheng's bun, and said lightly: "Someone is coming, this person is bold, disobeys the law, the crime is unforgivable, and he ......will die as a street stick!" ”

Zhao Jingcheng's soul was scattered, and he exclaimed with all his strength: "Adult, villain...... The villain is acting on orders, and they are all ...... It was all Cao County's order that asked us to do it, and it was he who did it...... It was he who issued a notice to increase the commercial tax in Beiyuan County, and the previous commercial tax was not only ...... Not only is it undiminished, but it is ...... And there is a new reconstruction tax...... This...... This is the meaning of Cao County's order......! ”

"You...... You talk nonsense, you spew blood. Cao Xian Ling was angry, rushed forward, and kicked Zhao Jingcheng's body, "The surname Zhao, the governor is here, you dare to slander this county, this is all your household's assertion and this county...... What does this county have to do with it? Someone, kill the beasts who committed the following crimes......! ”

"Cao County Order, why are you in such a hurry?" Chu Huan frowned, and said lightly: "You have to let people speak, do you want to kill him with a rod?" Have you forgotten that he is your brother-in-law? ”

"Xiaguan...... The eyes of the lower officials do not tolerate sand, the most ...... I hate this kind of corrupt officials the most, and the lower officials are loyal to the court, which can be ...... You can kill your relatives with righteousness! "Cao County's face is red-eared and equatorial.