Tao Ran firmly believes that the power of public opinion cannot be underestimated no matter where it is.

If it doesn't work, it's definitely not big enough!

It's a provincial town, it's a higher-level government, it's a transportation hub, it's businessmen and officials who can spread the word from north to south; There are also governors and inspectors sent by the imperial court......

There are always some of these people who are willing to say a few words or take care of a little bit of gossip, right?

Even if the above officials and the government don't want to take care of it, when everyone knows about it, can they still ignore it? They don't want official reputation and word of mouth? Don't care about performance and appraisals?

There is also the Qian family's uncle Qian Dingbao, who has been dragged into the water.

He caused such *** annoyance, he must be dealt with, right?

The number of people in the provincial capital is at least ten times that of Yancheng. The reputation is broken, and Qian Dingbao's road to prosperity will come to an end......

There are people in hand, and it is easy for Tao Ran to distribute these 5,000 copies of the accusation.

Of course, since this is ancient times, there are not many literate people, so Tao Ran demanded that the distribution of these complaints must be as effective as possible.

bulletin boards everywhere; major restaurants and teahouses; The lively main streets are the top priority for them to spread the news. These places have the largest number of people and are the most conducive to dissemination.

Academies, academies, book clubs, and poetry clubs are secondary. Scholars and literati have integrity, and they are more willing to speak out, which is conducive to criticism.

Scenic spots, you can go around this kind of place in the morning, and most of them are idle.

The temple gathers a large number of female guests. They love to eat melons more and watch the excitement, and their mouths are more neat, which fuels them even more.

In addition, Tao Ran is willing to spend money, and there are naturally many people who help her with errands.

Teahouses and streets allow people to tell the story directly, so that the story spreads quickly.

Tao Ran also went to the vicinity of the provincial capital in person.

Cheng Yu's complaint paper was thrown directly by her into the other side of the wall. As soon as the wind blew, the paper blew all over the yamen. Several major yamen were sent these complaints, and she also posted a lot of them on the outer wall of the yamen.

Xue Jin's gang wandered through the bustling streets, turning into poor villagers in Liangshan Village, distributing their accusations to those who seemed to be righteous; or well-dressed; or literati dress; Or the powerful three aunts and six women, begging everyone to help and support, in the hope that the Yancheng Yamen can feel the pressure and uphold justice for the people......

Five thousand copies of the complaint were completely distributed within half an hour with the joint efforts of everyone.

And these accusations were quickly confirmed by the people who came to Yancheng: those who have been to Yancheng know that all the recent topics there are about the Qian family and the Li family. In the past two days, there have been crowds of people in front of the Yamen of Yancheng, and more than 100 people in Liangshan Village are clamoring to hang themselves......

"Degrading wives to maids", "uncles and sisters-in-law stealing", "killing and arson", "burning, killing and looting", "hurting people and killing mouths", "officials protecting each other", "being unkind to officials", these are either the pain points of the people, or the gossip that the laity loves the most, and the points that are most likely to arouse public anger, so the scolding is accompanied by discussion.

The Qian family began to be pickpocketed, the Yancheng Yamen was scolded, and Qian Dingbao, as the most critical "villain" in the indictment, became a "dog official" who was heavily criticized and scolded by the people.

So, who is Qian Dingbao?

Too many people are asking.

Is he really that powerful?

Who is his backer?

Under the guidance of well-intentioned people, more and more people began to demand a thorough investigation of the case of this dog official and his subordinate Yancheng.

Tao Ran left a few people to continue to incite public opinion, and she herself led people to follow the instructions of the Taoist priest to a place.

Who would have thought? This Taoist priest actually bought a house in the provincial capital.

Under a tile in the eaves of the house, Tao Ran found the key.

Pushing the door in, this is actually a three-entry courtyard. After asking, he found out that this house was not in his name, so the Qian family could not find it.

Behind the secret door of his house study, there were silver ingots neatly stacked on half the wall.

It's probably more than two thousand taels.

Tao Ran was speechless for a while, so he could only give him a thumbs up.

"You

A Taoist priest, do you really want to take it to the coffin after saving so much money?"

"You know a!" The Taoist priest thumped his chest, "I plan to seriously study Dao Sect spells when I earn enough money for a wall of silver, and adopt dozens of homeless children to raise them well. Now, it's all over."

"How so?" Tao Ran laughed, "In our sect, you can also realize your dreams. In the future, you can study hard, and you can have as many children as you want, and I will bring it back to you, and you will use your money to raise it well."

Tao Ran motioned to his subordinates to start moving the silver.

"What do you mean! Why am I still in your sect?" The Taoist priest was furious. "I gave you the money, and you still want to go back on your word? You've got to let me go! You let go of me."

"I'm afraid not!" Tao Ran sorted out the threads of his hair: "You know too many of my secrets. What if you really go to the Qian family or report to the official? Rather than trouble in the future, I might as well have taken you in. I can keep you for the rest of your life."

She's not stupid.

This release, the future troubles are endless.

And I'm afraid that this Taoist priest can still dig up money.

The Taoist priest was furious, and he put his head on Tao Ran.

It's a pity that the headspace is empty.

Weak, he fell directly to the ground, and he actually whined and cried, and cursed in a low voice.

Tao Ran brought him a cake and stuffed it into his mouth.

"Don't worry. The sect has taken your money, and it will treat you well. In the future, you will always eat and drink without worry. You're not too young anymore, and it's time to retire. It's good to stay in the sect."

The Taoist priest took out the cake in one gulp, "I know what you witch are thinking, do you still want to force me to sell this house and get you silver?" Don't you think! Here I want to leave to my disciples and grandchildren, even if you die, it will not be cheap!"

"Why do you think I'm so bad! Don't worry, this house is not for sale."

Tao Ran quite likes the Taoist priest's house. Quiet in the middle of noisy, quiet environment. Originally, there was no foothold in the provincial capital, and in the future, this place will be used as the stronghold of the sect, isn't it beautiful? Even if you pile up some clutter, it's good to come and live once in a while.

Thinking so, Tao Ran put away the key to the house......

When leaving the provincial capital, after a few hours of fermentation, the topics of discussion in the major restaurants, teahouses and the bustling places of the main street were already the Qian family and Liangshan Village in Yancheng next door.

Let's let this ferment for a while.

On the way back, Tao Ran deliberately let the car go to the Taoist temple in Yancheng.

"Old Taoist, it's useless to talk too much, you can take a good look at it yourself, and you will know if I don't let you go for your good or if I'm hurting you!"

Outside the Taoist temple, there were many fierce gods and evil people, holding weapons in their hands.

These people are obviously not from the Qian family, nor are they from the government.

Before Xue Jin got out of the car, someone brought a portrait and asked him if he had seen the Taoist priest in the painting, saying that the priest had committed an accident, and as long as someone could provide information, there would be a bounty.

Near the Taoist temple, his portrait has been posted in many places.

Lao Dao was dumbfounded, isn't it?

Tao Ran: "Why not? I heard that the eldest young master of the Qian family was arrested, and you did it! The Qian family is now all dispatched in black and white, vowing to break your body into pieces! If I don't take you in, believe it or not, you just came down the mountain with your front foot, and your back foot died! From this point on, I am your savior!"