Troubled times: Start practicing spiritual practice by taking care of your sister-in-law

Chapter 125 From now on, I am the county magistrate.

In the city, the shouts of killing, the beating of drums, and the knocking on the door were earth-shattering.

The turmoil did not stop until the sky gradually became brighter, but the fear caused by the turmoil still spread in the city, and the people in the city were terrified.

Because the thieves entered the city this time, too many people were robbed, their money was lost, their wives and daughters were raped, and some people even had their families broken up overnight.

Even though the turmoil began to subside, they were still uneasy, fearing that this kind of looting would start again.

They had heard that the rebels from the north would plunder the city for five days after breaking the city. Who knew if the thieves who entered the city this time were in the same group as the rebels from the north.

"Da da."

At this moment, a group of people came, shouting as they walked: "Who is the doctor? Come forward. We need help from the doctor. Our boss said that there will be heavy rewards. Those who provide clues will also be rewarded. If you can't hide it, you will be rewarded." Those who report will bear the consequences at their own risk.”

"All people, listen up. At least one person from each household should go to the Yamen to gather. Our boss has something to announce."

"..."

In order to let the people understand better, Zhang He and the others now call Chen Mo our boss.

"I am the doctor." A white-haired old man stood up. Originally, he didn't want to admit it because he didn't know what the thief wanted the doctor to do, but he heard, "Those who provide clues will also be rewarded, and those who conceal it will not report it." , risk the consequences at your own risk", he was even more afraid of someone betraying him.

As the words of Zhang He and others spread in the city, people in twos and threes walked towards the Yamen.

In the Wang family, before nightfall, Wang Xiu ordered all the clan members to gather in the ancestral house, and the property underneath was also well prepared. After the chaos began, the gate of the Wang family was closed tightly, and hundreds of guards stood guard in front of the courtyard.

Therefore, the Wang family was not greatly affected by this chaos.

main hall.

"Father, the turmoil in the city should have stopped, and the commotion outside has become much smaller." The eldest son of the Wang family said.

"Master, it seems that this bandit army has completely occupied the county government office, and things are going to change in Pingting County."

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People in the Wang family were talking a lot.

The head of the Wang family, Wang Xiu, stayed up all night and stamped his cane vigorously. After they calmed down, he said in a deep voice: "Since our Wang family has become an internal agent of the Tianshi Army and has joined the rebel army, we are members of the rebel army. From now on, don’t say anything about thieves again.”

After saying that, Wang Xiu looked at Wang Ran who had returned home, and then said: "After dawn, Ran'er, you take your father to see this Master Chen"

Now that the Wang family has boarded the ship, they can't get off the ship. Others have become more mature. Now that the "Heavenly Master Army" has taken control of the city, at this time, people with both ends of the head and the rat are the most taboo.

"Yes."

Everyone in the hall agreed in unison.

At this moment, the voice of the brave guard sounded outside the ancestral home. Dozens or hundreds of people were shouting at the same time. It was difficult for them not to hear it.

Wang Xiu pondered for a while and said: "It seems that we don't have to wait for dawn. Then, please call all the members of the Wang family who are skilled in medicine to come over and help."

Wang Xiu knew that it was time to invest, and he looked at his eldest son again: "Chong'er, take out all the medicinal materials used in our pharmacy to treat bruises and stop bleeding, and donate them to the Tianshi Army. Return them. If there was food, enough was left to eat, and whatever was left was given as an offering.”

The eldest son, Wang Chong, looked startled: "Father, there is no need for food. Our Wang family has already paid so much. However, the family property that my brother brought out of the city was robbed by them. If we offer food again, it will be a huge price." It’s too big.”

In Wang Chong's view, if Chen Mo wants to govern this county without causing trouble, he will need the help of the Wang family, and there is no need to provide food.

"Confused." Wang Xiu scolded him lightly and said, "Haven't you noticed yet? Although Chen Mo claimed to be with the Tianshi Army, his behavior was completely different. The turmoil subsided so quickly. Well, the group in the north can't do it.

If I guess correctly, he is asking people to gather at the Yamen now, probably to appease the people, and food is indispensable. He will definitely come to us when the time comes. Instead of being asked for it, we should give it to him. You can also gain some goodwill.Moreover, rebels are different from officials. What they need most is the heads of officials and big families to calm the anger of the people. "

Wang Xiu was very clear about the nature of a rebel army formed by a group of peasants. It was nothing more than to seize the refugees after breaking the city, and then forced the people to join them after looting everything, thus growing rapidly.

But Chen Mo behaved very differently.

These words made Wang Chong's heart tremble, he nodded, and immediately went down to do it.

……

Yijia, lobby.

"Okay, okay, this old fox was so decisive that he surrendered to the enemy before the city was broken." As the head of the Yi family, Yi Qianchi knew a thing or two about what was happening outside.

Below, all the members of the Yi family gathered here, with bitter expressions on their faces, whispering to each other, and the atmosphere was quite depressing.

The Wang family surrendered to the rebel army, so the Yi family were the only nobles in the city. Now that the county magistrate is dead, there is no chance that this group of traitors will attack the Yi family later.

"Master, what should we do?" someone asked in panic.

"What are you panicking about?"

Yi Qianchi shouted deeply: "Did our Yi family help the officers and soldiers fight against the rebels this time? No, the rebels, and besides, Chen Mo, I still have some friendship with him. At the most, we can cut off the flesh and find ways to close the relationship with the rebels."

This time when the rebel army broke into the city, he received the news from the garrison immediately, asking him to send the Qinghe Gang to help. However, he did not take action. Instead, he sat on the mountain and watched the fight between tigers and tigers, planning to win and help whom.

But he never expected that the Wang family would act so quickly and decisively.

……

The sky was still dark, and a red sun showed its head in the east.

In the yamen, Wang Ping said: "Reporting to Chen Xianshi, the total number of captured garrison troops is 1768, including 368 injured."

"How about our casualties?"

"73 people were killed, 18 were seriously injured, and 96 were slightly injured."

Chen Mo ordered: "Let all captains and team leaders do a good job in pension work."

"promise."

"By the way, what about the cost of treatment?"

"Master Chen Xian, I was just about to tell you about this. The Wang family handed over the message that the cost of this treatment will be borne by the Wang family, and the medicinal materials will also be provided by the Wang family. In addition, the head of the Wang family said that he is prepared to donate a sum of food to us." Wang Ping said.Regarding this, Chen Mo was both unexpected and expected, and ordered: "Send people to contact the Wang family first, and then see what the Yi family's reaction is."

"No." Wang Ping handed over his hands and left.

As soon as Wang Ping left, Zhang He, Han Wu, Hu Qiang and others walked in one after another. Zhang He said: "Brother Mo, everyone is almost here."

"Master Chen Xian, the gangsters who took advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble that you wanted me to arrest were all kneeling outside the Yamen." Hu Qiang said.

"Master Chen Xian and the executioners are all ready," Han Wudao said.

Chen Mo nodded, and then ordered Su Wen: "Take the scribes from the Yamen and follow me."

"Everyone, take the money in this lobby and follow me out."

"No." Everyone shouted in unison.

Outside the Yamen and nearby streets were surrounded by people.

Their eyes were directed towards the makeshift execution platform, where dozens of people were tied and kneeling.

The executioners Han Wu mentioned were the policemen who had taken refuge in the Yamen.

Each of them was holding a machete and stood behind the prisoners.

"when!"

Suddenly, a golden gong sounded, attracting all their attention.

Zhang He, who was walking in front, knocked on the golden gong and said, "Everyone, please be quiet. Our boss has come out. Let him say a few words to you."

Zhang He retreated to the right, pointing his palm at Chen Mo.

There were brave guards around to maintain order, and the scene quickly became quiet.

Chen Mo climbed up to the high platform. Han Wu and others moved the big boxes containing money one by one and put them behind Chen Mo. Han Wu even gave Chen Mo a box. Everyone's eyes were focused on Chen Mo for a moment. on the body.

Chen Mo's eyes swept over everyone and said loudly: "I am the leader of the rebel army. My name is Chen Mo. I am from Fuze Village, Pingting County."

When he said this, Chen Mo paused deliberately, opened the box in his hand, and lifted the head inside the box.

Seeing the head in Chen Mo's hand, the people were in an uproar. They recognized the head of Magistrate Chang Chang.

"The county magistrate is dead. From now on, I have the final say in Pingting County. You can call me Chen Xianshi or the county magistrate." Chen Mo said.

As soon as these words came out, Zhang He, Han Wu and even all the brave guards were shocked in their hearts.

In the final analysis, they are just farmers at the bottom. Even if they become brave guards and control some people, they still regard themselves as common people or even rebel thieves.

But now that Chen Mo has become the county magistrate, if they follow him, then they are also officials, big and small.

Moreover, Chen Mo's words allowed them to conclude that the future order of Pingting County would be maintained by them, not just the two villages outside.

Now that Chen Mo is the county magistrate, he will occupy a county or even a state.
An inexplicable ambition and expectation arose in their hearts.

Afterwards, Chen Mo talked about Chang Yuan's crimes, such as how he oppressed the people, how he plundered people's wealth, how he took human lives, etc.

Chen Mo knew that he had to make his attack on the city just, so that he could better win over the people.

Sure enough, after hearing Chen Mo's words, the people were shocked and showed surprise.

"We came to the city this time just to kill the dog officer, and it has nothing to do with you. I put my words here. From now on, those who kill people and set fires in Pingting County will die, and those who hurt others and rob will be exempted from the crime for two years. Just pay heavy taxes and miscellaneous taxes, and everyone can live in peace."

Chen Mo has assumed the title of county magistrate. He knows that ordinary families in the city are actually the same as outside the city. They are too poor to squeeze out money and cannot collect taxes even if they want, so they are simply used to win people's hearts.

boom!
Chen Mo's words were like a bomb, detonating the people instantly.

There will be no tax collection for two years, which means that in these two years, regardless of the harvest in the fields or the harvest in business, it will all belong to them.

In the final analysis, they don't care at all who the county magistrate is. They only care about their own immediate interests. If anyone is good to them, they will recognize him.

But it's not over yet.

Chen Mo continued: "These people are bandits who took advantage of the chaos last night to burn, kill and loot. Now we have caught them. According to what the county magistrate just said, they will be sentenced to death."

Looking towards the execution platform, Chen Mo said loudly: "Behead!"

As soon as the words fell, the policemen raised their knives on the execution platform, and dozens of heads fell to the ground.

A breeze blew, and the strong smell of blood instantly filled the street.

The people all shrank in fear, but soon some people cheered that the killing was good.

Because his wife was raped by a thief.

Only by applying kindness and power can we better gain the hearts and minds of the people.

Chen Mo waved his hand, and the big boxes behind him were opened one by one by Han Wu and others, revealing the gold and silver jewelry inside. He did not say that he got the gold and silver from Chang Yuan, but said:
"I understand that in the turmoil last night, many of your homes were slaughtered and looted. I am deeply saddened. For this reason, I have decided that I will personally pay to compensate for your losses."

"Suwen."

"My subordinate is here." Su Wen took a step forward.

"Bring the scribes from the yamen and count everyone's casualties and losses."

"promise."

The red sun in the east finally climbed to the top of the mountain and illuminated the whole city. The people looked at Chen Mo, feeling that he was like a god at this time.

ps: This chapter is 3500 words.

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