Zhuang Rou took Yinba and followed Ma Dezheng to the Prison Division, and found that the entire Prison Division was overcrowded.

There were even a lot of women squatting at the gate, tied together by ropes one after another, as long as someone escaped, they would drag a group away, and in the end no one could escape.

She was stunned, and stepped into the courtyard, which was still full of women and children, and cries came and went.

The door of the prison hall was open, and Chu Xia was sitting in it, and several officials stood next to him, saying something to him.

Chu Xia looked up and saw Zhuang Rou coming, so he waved his hand, and the few people retreated. When they walked out, the detained women all stretched out their hands to them, crying and crying for mercy, and they brushed their sleeves away without looking.

"My lord, what are you doing with all the women? The few green buildings in Hongzhou City can't put so many official prostitutes. Zhuang Rou said as soon as she entered the door.

Crimes like this kind of rebellion are all beheaded all over the house, and if the female relatives are lucky, they will be put into official prostitutes without being exiled, and earn money for the local yamen and the treasury.

Usually no one wants these rings, and they are sent home as coolies for a few years, and the old woman is basically exiled to a desolate place. Only young and beautiful young ladies will be used as official prostitutes, and young and beautiful men will not look away.

However, people who have a little way can buy people first, although the cheap status can no longer be changed, but it can also make the daughter of an old friend not have to be humiliated.

But Hongzhou City is difficult to do, and the people who know these rich families are basically in a nest.

Rebellion is such a big thing, if you have the heart and the courage to come out and buy people, it's too late to avoid suspicion, who will make up for it!

Chu Xia beckoned to Zhuang Rou and asked her to come closer.

Zhuang Rou walked over and sat down on the chair below him, Ma Dezheng didn't dare to come in, just waited outside the door. Yinba followed directly, and the chair couldn't sit down, so it sat at the door.

I don't know if it's too scary to look at, the voices of the women crying at the outer door are quieter, only the children are scared and crying louder, but they are covered again.

"Xiaorou, there are too many families in these eighteen households, and the prison department can't put them up, and some of them have your disaster relief department locked up, don't you mind." Chu Xia said with a smile.

Zhuang Rou felt that this guy was only afraid that he had some bad thoughts, so he hurriedly said: "My lord, you can handle this kind of thing with all your powers, why do you ask me?" ”

Chu Xia nodded, "Okay, in that case, I don't have to worry about you coming to me later, these people will be at my disposal." ”

"Huh?" Zhuang Rou didn't hear it right, did this guy set himself up?

She casually asked, "What do you want to do with them?" ”

Chu Xia said seriously: "This king confiscated these eighteen families today, gave all the grain to the people, and promised that those who defend the city can eat enough. You also know that this king does not have so much grain at all, although he said to the people that the grain was hidden by eighteen households, but in fact I had prepared it earlier. ”

"This time I really don't have any private food, the city must be defended, and the grain handed over is also so that the people will not be separated from the king because of this incident."

Zhuang Rou squinted at him, didn't say a word, just listened to what he said, using his own grain to pretend to be the grain hidden by the eighteen anti-thieves, this kind of thing that made the eighteen families be scolded for carrying the black pot can only be regarded as his small means.

"Therefore, I must feed the people who defend the city. From now on, this king will not give them a grain of food except water. When Hongzhou lifted the siege, there was extra food for them. Chu Xia said with a slight smile.

Zhuang Rou paused, "Then it's better to kill them now, anyway, it's a capital crime of rebellion, so you don't have to worry about it." It is very painful to starve to death, and there is no need to do such a thing that hurts yin morality. ”

She felt inexplicable, what was the point of doing such a thing?

Chu Xia lowered his voice at this time and said, "You can't kill it, although it's cold, but if you die quickly, you can't eat it." ”

"......" Zhuang Rou suddenly looked at him with wide eyes.

"When the food runs out, I can only let the people defending the city eat broth, so that they can continue to defend the city. Shi Zang said that people can live for more than seven days as long as they drink water, and our food is enough to last for so many days. Chu Xia leaned forward, put his hand to his mouth and whispered.

"At that time, they will be able to come in handy, it is better to die just than rotten, and it will not taste bad when cooked."

Zhuang Rou didn't speak, just stared at him.

And after Chu Xia finished speaking, he leaned back in his chair, still with a somewhat cynical and casual attitude, "This king is still afraid that you will mind, since you let this king deal with it, just do it." Don't worry, you don't have to carry the pot this time, this king has full authority to take it. ”

Zhuang Rou took a deep look at him, then turned her head to look out of the hall, and could see the women at a glance. From the clothes, it can be seen that there are not only young ladies in it, but also some maids, all crying in horror and despair.

Some of the children did not know what was going on, but were afraid to cry with their elders.

After being silent for a long time, she slowly spoke, "My lord, what did you want to discuss with me?" ”

Chu Xia hooked his mouth and smiled, "This king originally wanted to ask you, do you want to raise these people?" ”

Zhuang Rou rolled her eyes and sighed heavily, "My lord, you pick up so many and bring it back, I can't afford to raise it even if I want to!" ”

"Then the king can only do what he just said." Chu Xia pouted, and said a little willfully, "Anyway, this king can't raise it." ”

"If you have a look at it and want to collect it to make a warm quilt, pick a few, and bring it all together, what will I give them to eat?" Zhuang Rou said angrily.

Chu Xia said lazily: "Isn't it enough to have you warm the quilt, what does this king want these vulgar powders for, besides, I really dare to point out the two, tonight people will be cooked by you and served on the table." ”

Zhuang Rou flattened her mouth in disgust, "If you want to save people, why do you want to make such an excuse, are you afraid that others will find out and make fun of you?" ”

"Don't talk nonsense, how can this king care about the lives of these civilians, let alone all of them are thieves who should be killed. It's just that you think that the horse has always cared for the people, and you insist on snatching people from this king's hands, for the sake of your brother's face, this king is not easy to stop. Chu Xia preached pointedly.

Zhuang Rou didn't say anything when she heard it, but frowned, and pressed her temples with her forehead in embarrassment.

Chu Xia took a sip of the teacup, now there are no tea leaves, and the cup is just some cold water from the well.

He pursed his lips and said: "It doesn't matter if you save these people or not, anyway, if you have food, you have to prepare food, but if you don't eat, you will die earlier." If you really want to save it, your brother is so powerful that the king can't stop you, but it can't affect the major affairs of defending the city, and you have to find food yourself. ”

"My lord, who are you going to do against? The emperor or my brother? Zhuang Rou frowned and asked.

"Huh." Chu Xia laughed, and the end of the note was a little flattering, "I want to do it with you, just the two of us, regardless of others." ”

Zhuang Rou swallowed at the throat and looked out of the house, "I also said that the pot won't let me carry it, this is simply a mountain of back knives." Compared to this, I would rather carry the pot of countless women and children who starved to death than this. ”

Chu Xia got up and approached, put his hand on her shoulder, leaned over and said in her ear: "Then it's decided, I know that you love me the most, little monster." ”

"What sin have I done in my life! How did you meet a man like you? Zhuang Rou gritted her teeth and said fiercely.

"Maybe you had my infatuation in your last life, and you have paid off your debts in this life." Chu Xia whispered, then straightened up, and suddenly covered his face and screamed.

"Ahh How dare you hit me! He pointed to Zhuang Rou, who was stunned, and scolded loudly, "Okay! If you don't let me take care of it, if you want to take credit and dispose of these people yourself, it's all up to you whether you live or die! ”

"This king! This king is going to the emperor to sue you! Chu Xia covered his face with his hands, rushed out of the hall with a sad and angry cry, and ran out of the prison under the stunned gaze of countless female prisoners, crying and leaving.

Zhuang Rou staggered to the door, holding the door with one hand and covering her chest with the other, and scolded with an angry face: "Your mother! Look how I kill you! ”