Xiao Chen was stunned in place, unable to come back to his senses for a long time.

In the end, he actually became the biggest sinner?

Coming back to his senses, Xiao Chen muttered and asked, "What is this matter related to the Lord Protector?" ”

The old man snorted lightly, and said with disdain: "Everyone in the world knows that Xiao Chen, the protector of the king, is a gentleman who does not learn and has no skills, although at that time in Yong'an he single-handedly stopped the attack of the Qianguo army, it was indeed admired by many people, and it was possible to defend Yong'an, and everyone knew in their hearts that it was up to the people around him to give advice." ”

Since the establishment of Huazhou, Xiao Chen has issued an order to let the people live and work in peace and contentment, but while he said this, he also raised swords and soldiers to form an army. Which of these rules and regulations does not require money? ”

"Officials in various places complained bitterly, but they couldn't disobey the order to let the people live and work in peace and contentment, so many officials discussed privately and came up with a bad move."

That is, to drive the poor people out of the city one after another, and then privately unite with the merchants to raise rents and taxes, and the government takes a cut of them, so that the city will naturally be prosperous, and the officials can also pay taxes and silver on time, killing two birds with one stone. It's a pity that the prince is still kept in the dark, thinking that he has a good governance. But what he didn't know was that some of the people who were driven out of the city were either forced to leave their homes, but most of them starved to death. ”

"Of course, there are also those of us who make a living in business, and now we are also miserable and struggling."

Xiao Chen was completely stunned when he heard this, and when he said this, it seemed that all this was really caused by himself.

In fact, he had long known about the emptiness of Yong'an's finances and taxes, but he also thought that since Shi Cai had transported 30 million silver, this matter had been resolved. I never thought that today's Huazhou has become like this.

On the surface, all the officials bowed down to him and praised him again and again, but behind the scenes, these officials played him like a monkey. Maybe you'll laugh at yourself behind your back......

Face is one thing, he has already seen it after many years of smiling, and he doesn't care what others say.

But the people are living such a dire life, it is hard to imagine how much resentment there is, and the general trend of Huazhou is still in their own hands, but what if they really wait until they show their fatigue?

Xiao Chen had no doubt that these angry people would rise up in groups when the time came, eager to eat their own flesh and blood.

After being silent for a long time, Xiao Chen said in a deep voice: "Old man, I want to see with my own eyes how these officials treat you, I don't know if you will help me once?" ”

Zhao Laohan looked at Xiao Chen and said in a deep voice: "It's simple for Childe to want to see it, but I want to know, what can Childe do after reading it?" ”

Shaking his head, Zhao Laohan continued: "Childe, don't go astray, Childe's energy in the rivers and lakes may be very large, but compared to Huazhou, it seems too insignificant. If I really provoke that Xiao Chen, I'm afraid that even if the son is in Huainan, I'm afraid he won't be at peace. ”

Xiao Chen smiled lightly: "You just need to let me see it, as for other things, you don't care." ”

Taking a deep breath, Zhao Laohan nodded and said: "Okay, the son is willing to see this lively, then come to Zhaojia Village tomorrow, we failed to pay the rent, and we also offended the rights and interests of the Taishou, I think the village chief should make a move soon." As long as Childe is there at that time, he will naturally be able to see what Childe wants to see. ”

Nodding with a smile, Xiao Chen took out a piece of shiny silver from his arms and handed it to the old man and said, "You are willing to help me, I am grateful, this piece of silver, even if I thank you." ”

What Xiao Chen couldn't say was that he owed these people in the first place, but now that his identity was not exposed, he could only find such a way to send the silver out.

When the old man heard this, he shook his head resolutely and said: "It is already a great kindness for the prince to invite us to eat, although the old man is poor, he can't accept this conscience money." ”

Although Xiao Chen insisted again and again, the old man looked resolute and vowed not to accept Xiao Chen's silver.

There was no way, Xiao Chen could only buy a warm and cheap dress for the father and daughter, and sent the father and daughter out of Bazhou City.

It's just that when the two of them were leaving, Xiao Chen still quietly stuffed the silver into Zhao Laohan's arms.

With Xiao Chen's current martial arts attainments, it is not difficult to do this without knowing it.

……

After doing all this, Xiao Chen returned to the Lin'an Inn with a heavy heart.

In the guest room, Xiao Chen changed his previous warm appearance and sat in the guest room with a cold face. Pulling out the Yangchen Sword, Xiao Chen gently wiped the sharp and transparent body of the Yangchen Sword. At this time, Xiao Chen's body was full of murderous intent.

Soon, the door was gently pushed open by a black-armored sergeant.

Looking at Xiao Chen, who was murderously wiping his sword in the room, the soldier was slightly stunned, as a soldier who had experienced life and death on the battlefield, he couldn't be clearer about the killing intent on Xiao Chen's body. But he couldn't figure out what it was that made Xiao Chen so angry.

Bowing slightly, the soldier said softly: "Childe, call me here late at night, do you have any instructions?" ”

Slowly putting down the Yangchen Sword, Xiao Chen slowly raised his cold eyes and said, "Early tomorrow morning, take twenty black-armored soldiers and go out of the city with me." ”

"By the way, tell them that as long as I give the order, no matter who the other party is, they will be killed."

Although the soldiers still didn't know what Xiao Chen was doing, the duty of the Black Armor Army was to obey orders, so he immediately responded and left.

……

Early the next morning, it was not yet dawn.

Xiao Chen took Du Yingying and twenty black-armored soldiers and went straight to Zhaojia Village.

Along the way, Xiao Chen didn't say a word, just hurried with his head bored, although the accompanying guards and Du Yingying couldn't understand Xiao Chen's sudden approach, but looking at Xiao Chen's cold cheeks, they didn't dare to ask more, so they could only follow Xiao Chen with their heads stuffy.

Zhaojia Village is about ten miles away from Bazhou, and when the horse gallops, it arrived at the destination in less than an hour.

Looking at the sparsely scattered households not far away, Xiao Chen gently grabbed the reins.

Du Yingying, who was puzzled in her heart, stepped forward immediately, and finally asked the doubts in her heart: "What are you bringing us here for?" ”

Xiao Chen, who took a deep breath, shook his head and said, "You'll know in a while." ”

After speaking, Xiao Chen turned over and dismounted, and said to the guards on the side: "Tell me to go down, everyone will get off the horse and walk into the village, and it will definitely not disturb the people in the village." ”

"Yes!" The Black Armor Army bowed in response.

Raising his head, Xiao Chen could vaguely hear a faint noise coming from the village, the killing intent in his eyes became more and more condensed, Xiao Chen said coldly:

"Let's go, follow me into the village......"

Some people died, but not completely......