Chapter 23: The Worries of the People
After breakfast at Zheng Rong's house, the sky also lit up.
Shi Jin asked all the people of the Zheng family to be escorted outside the courtyard, and asked the minions to invite the people in the village.
The people in the village were also relieved to see that the Liangshan strongmen had not harassed them all night.
Under the gentle "invitation" of the minions, they came to the outside of the Zheng family courtyard in twos and threes.
When the people were almost here, Shi Jin, Chen Da, Yang Chun, and Ruan Xiaoqi also came out of the front hall.
Shi Jin stood on the steps in front of the door, looked at the people below who were a little worried, and said: "Don't be afraid, everyone, we Liangshan heroes do the right thing for heaven, only kill the wicked, and do not harm the people of Liangshan." I invited everyone here to expose the crimes of the Zheng family's old and young and evil slaves. If you have grievances, you can come out and say that we Liangshan heroes are the masters for you. If you are afraid that the government will investigate it afterwards, you can follow us to Liangshan, and there are also villages in Liangshan. ”
When the people in the village heard that the Liangshan strongman had called them, they wanted them to complain, and they all looked at each other.
Shi Jin saw that no one stood up, so he said to the minions who were guarding the Zheng family on the side: "Bring Zheng Rong out." ”
"Yes."
The two minions responded, and pulled Zheng Rong to the bottom of the steps.
Shi Jin said loudly: "I also heard that this Zheng Rong has done a lot of evil, you have grievances, just say it, otherwise I will let him go." ”
Zheng Rong originally thought that he would die today, so he drooped his head and stopped crying, and when he heard that there seemed to be a chance to live, he immediately raised his head and begged for mercy to look at the people in front of him, hoping that no one would come out to "harm" him.
A man in his forties was still hesitating, but when he saw Zheng Rong's face, a wave of anger ignited in his chest, squeezed away the people in front of him, came out and knelt on the ground, and said, "The villain is wronged, please make the decision for me." ”
Shi Jin walked down the steps, picked up the man, and said with a smile: "Get up and speak, if you have any grievances, just say it, I will definitely call the shots for you." ”
This man saw that Shi Jin was handsome, and the smile on his face was gentle, and he was no longer afraid, and said sadly: "Five years ago, the villain's father was sick, and in order to treat his father, the villain borrowed five yuan from Zheng Rong, and he asked the villain to pledge his daughter to his house. I don't think that within a few days, my daughter threw herself into a well at his house. Zheng Rong said that her daughter didn't want to work and committed suicide by throwing herself into a well, but my daughter is not a daughter of a big family, and she has been working since she was a child, so how could she throw herself into a well because she didn't want to work.
The villain sued the county, and those who were public came to his house for a while, and said that my daughter committed suicide and didn't let me sue again. But the villain believes that the girl must not have committed suicide, and several girls have died inexplicably when they enter his house over the years. The villain felt that someone must be trying to harm them, so they couldn't think about it. ”
Shi Jin heard that several women had died, and he already knew that it was not suicide, so he turned his head to look at Zheng Rong and said, "Did you hurt them?" ”
Zheng Rong had just ignited a hint of the idea of survival, how could he be willing to admit this crime, and hurriedly shook his head and said, "No, they really committed suicide." ”
A trace of coldness flashed in Shi Jin's eyes, nodded at Zheng Rong, and shouted to the elders and servants of the Zheng family behind him: "If you know the truth, I will exempt him from responsibility and reward him with another hundred yuan." ”
As soon as the words fell, a dealer snatched it out and said, "The villain knows." ”
"The villain knows it, too."
"It was Zheng Rong who harmed them."
……
Many villagers and maidservants also shouted.
Zheng Rong heard the testimony of these many people, and his face suddenly turned like ashes.
Shi Jin pointed to the Zhuang Ke who was the first to snatch it out and said, "You say." ”
"Yes, those women were forced by Zheng Rong. Zheng Rong likes women, but whenever some beautiful girls enter his house, he always coerces and lures their bodies. If he didn't agree, he was embarrassed in every way, and some fierce girls were unwilling to give in, and they couldn't stand his embarrassment, so they looked for a short view. ”
"The dog thief is killed."
Ruan Xiaoqi barely listened to what the Zhuang guest said, so he couldn't bear it anymore, pulled out his waist knife, scolded angrily, and cut off Zheng Rong's head when he raised the knife in his hand.
Seeing Zheng Rong's headless body fall to the ground, the man who complained couldn't hold back any longer, knelt on the ground and cried bitterly: "Girl, my father has avenged you." ”
"Okay."
"Okay."
……
The rest of the people were stunned for a moment, and then they all cheered.
Kill this big victim, and everyone's life may be better.
Shi Jin turned his head to avoid the bloody scene on the side, patted the shoulder of the man kneeling on the ground, and said, "If you are afraid of being arrested by the government, you can follow us up the mountain." When you don't want to take a knife or gun, you can do some chores on the mountain, and the cottage will not lack you food. ”
The man kowtowed to Shi Jin and said, "Thank you to the hero for avenging our father and daughter, the villain is willing to follow the hero to Liangshan." ”
Shi Jin nodded and said, "Okay, you get up first." ”
Then another citizen came out to accuse Zheng Rong's eldest son of bullying his daughter, and it was the upper beam that was crooked and the lower beam crooked.
There is also a Zhuang Ke who jumped out to expose this guy and Zheng Rong's concubine for fornication.
The concubine who was exposed was also so frightened that she didn't confess and fell to the ground and begged for mercy.
Shi Jin was still thinking about whether this crime should be killed, but when he saw that this guy actually had an affair with his father's concubine, he immediately shouted: "Beheaded." ”
Zheng Rong's eldest son has been pulled out by two minions.
As soon as Shi Jin gave the order, Ruan Xiaoqi, the living Yama, rushed over with an arrow and slashed this guy to the ground with a knife.
After cutting it, it was not enjoyable, and then ran to the concubine who fell to the ground.
"Ahh
The woman saw Ruan Xiaoqi so vicious, and immediately screamed in fright.
Ruan Xiaoqi's knife had already been raised, but Shi Jin suddenly shouted, "Slow." ”
Ruan Xiaoqi turned his head to look at Shi Jin, and said suspiciously: "Such a slut, if you don't kill it, why do you keep it?" ”
Shi Jin shook his head and said: "Since she is lewd, I will belittle her as a prostitute and take her back to the cottage to reward her meritorious brother." ”
When the woman heard that she had escaped for her life, she was not ashamed, but smiled.
Ruan Xiaoqi frowned and said: "Such a bad pig and dog have not stained the body of the cottage brother." ”
Some people in the cottage are not tight on women, but more people still need women.
Shi Jin also went to Dongshan to play twice, and every time he could see some minions greedily looking at the women who helped in the hotel, if it wasn't for the holiday, he would send someone to patrol the Dongshan village, I'm afraid someone would have done something earlier.
But he also knew that no matter how strictly he defended it, after a long time, someone would always do something, after all, the mountains were full of strong men.
Dongshan Village is full of new tenants and small families, and it is difficult to clean up when something happens.
The officers and soldiers of the imperial court all have camp prostitutes, and it is normal for him to get some mountain prostitutes.
This little concubine is also in her twenties, and she is also a little beautiful.
Ruan Xiaoqi regarded her like a pig and dog, but many copycat minions felt that this woman was beautiful.
Shi Jin only glanced at the minions standing on both sides of the side, and knew what they were thinking, shook his head and said, "Let's take it back first." Okay, who else has a grievance? ”
There is no deep hatred and hatred, they are afraid of being tracked down by the government in the future, but they can't bear a few young people who are ready to join the gang, but they are not afraid, and they point out some evil slaves who usually fight against people.
Shi Jin didn't break his promise, and according to their bad deeds, they all rewarded them with dozens of sticks.
For a while, these evil slaves who beat them cried and called their mothers.
After waiting for a while, seeing that no one complained again, Shi Jin arched his hand and said: "I disturbed everyone last night, and Shi Jin was disrespectful, so he sent two stones of grain to each person, and five yuan as an apology." If there is any injustice in the future, when the court does not care, you will go to Liangshan to complain. As long as it is verified, I, Liangshan, will definitely make the decision for you. ”
This idea is also Shi Jin saw that half of the people in the village did not have winter clothes, so he remembered that just robbing the rich is not the way to do it for heaven, only robbing the rich and helping the poor is the real way to do it for heaven.
When the people in Liangshan and the people in the village heard that Shi Jin was going to send money and food, they all wondered if they had heard it wrong.
Shi Jin turned his head to Shi Zhu, who was stunned, and said, "Lead someone to carry out the two boxes of copper coins." ”
"Oh...... Be. ”
Shi Zhu paused, and then brought a few minions in to carry the money.
Seeing that Shi Jin asked people to carry the money, everyone knew that they had heard correctly.
"Thank you, good guy."
"The heroes of Liangshan are really good people."
Some of the people thanked and praised loudly, while others whispered.
An old man walked out with a hunch, and said, "The old man has a few words, I don't know if I should say them?" ”
Shi Jin said with a smile: "My uncle has any advice, but it doesn't hurt to say it." ”
The old man saw Shi Jin's humble look, and said: "I know that the heroes send money and food to make our lives better, but if we take the money and food of the heroes, we will definitely be known by the public." At that time, those who are in charge of public affairs will inevitably come and ask for these money and food, and if they meet those who have bad intentions, they will extort some money from us again. Aren't good men doing bad things with good intentions? ”
The people who were just about to take the money and food were also frightened when they heard the old man say this.
Now that they are black-hearted, if they really accept Liangshan's money and food, those who are public will definitely use them to blackmail them by fornicating with thieves, and then they will ruin their families.
Of course, this old man is not the only smart person, and some people have decided not to take Liangshan's money and food just now.
"Smack"
Shi Jin patted his forehead and said, "If it wasn't for the old man who said it, I almost hurt everyone." ”
said to the old man: "Thank you for the teachings of the old man, otherwise when something happens, Shi Jin will regret it too late." ”
The old man saw Shi Jin saluting him, and hurriedly replied, saying: "No, no, the old man just suffers a lot from those who are public, and he doesn't dare to accept the money and food of the good man, how can he have any teachings." ”
Shi Jin said with a smile: "No matter how big the gift is, the old man deserves it." If my husband is willing to go up the mountain, I will build a house for my husband in the village on the mountain and provide for my father-in-law's old age. ”
The old man said: "The old man has no children and grandchildren, and he can't do anything for the cottage, does the hero really want me to go up the mountain?" ”
Shi Jin said loudly: "Since my husband calls me a hero, then I must be worthy of the word hero." But there are those who are willing to go up the mountain, regardless of the old or weak, my cottage is welcome, and the cottage will also keep everyone fed and clothed.
We Liangshan do the right thing for heaven, not only to kill corrupt officials and inferior gentry, but also to help the poor people in the world. In order to avoid blackmailing you as a public servant, I will not give you money and food today. The cottage will distribute money and food at the hotel at Lijiadaokou, and everyone can go there to get some money and food if they are in difficulty. You go quietly, and the men will not know where you get your money and food. ”
"Okay."
"Okay."
"Thank you Liangshan heroes."
This time, most people thought it was okay and cheered.