When we arrived at the city gate, we saw a crowd of people, mostly officials and local wealthy nobles.

Today has exceeded the set deadline by one day, but this day makes them extremely anxious and frightened.

"I've met King Zhenbei!"

Everyone bowed down and their attitude was better than ever.

"Why are you so mobilizing troops and people? There is no need to do so."

Guan Ning smiled, he probably knew why these people were like this...

"Your Majesty, I'm here to plead guilty."

At this time, an official hurriedly walked to the front.

"I am guilty. I have received stolen money from Bashan League. I come to you to plead guilty...and ask for your forgiveness."

Before the conversation could begin, someone immediately came forward, not caring about the occasion.

This official was the official in charge of jailing in the Shijiang City Yamen, and his rank was not low. At this moment, he knelt down directly in front of Guan Ning and prayed loudly.

No need to save any face.

With the first one, the others were afraid of being slowed down, so they started to speak too.

"Your Majesty, I also want to plead guilty."

"I will also take the initiative to explain."

"Your Majesty, please listen to me first."

Everyone is rushing to speak first, lest they speak slowly and be overtaken by others.

As for those people who had approached Guan Ning privately, they were complacent...

"Your Majesty, I will also give you an explanation."

Tongjian Shi Jin stepped forward and gritted his teeth and said.

The situation is stronger than the person, and now this situation forces him to do this...

Everyone was slightly startled.

Shi Jin is definitely one of the most powerful figures in Longzhou. As a general judge, he controls all the city guards, security and other soldiers, and is the chief confidant of the former governor Qiu Tiancai!

I bowed my head now!

At the same time, Hou Yingfa, who was among them, was also trembling. He hesitated several times to speak, but still did not say anything.

Asking him to plead with Guan Ning in front of everyone, he really couldn't do it...

"Your Majesty, you are back."

At this time, Zhou Jiahe came running over.

Everyone's eyes were focused on Jia He. He had disappeared for two days and no one could see him. Some people who went to look for him were blocked by the Zhenbei Army. Now he finally showed up...

People said that he had already confessed to Guan Ning in advance, but he himself strongly denied it...

"Um."

Guan Ning nodded, then looked at everyone and said, "Are you all here to explain your own problems?"

"yes!"

"Your Majesty, we know we were wrong."

"Please forgive us."

Everyone was busy talking again.

"But what I said at that time was within half a month, and now it has been one day."

Guan Ning's expression returned to calmness and his tone was calm.

"It's only one day away, and you won't be here those days either."

"Yes, we have realized our mistake."

The same routine came out again.

Hou Yingfa couldn't help but sneer. He had already counted more than thirty people here. They were basically the main officials of Longzhou, wealthy merchants and nobles. Everyone had their own identity.

He didn't believe that Guan Ning dared to risk the disapproval of the world and kill so many people...

This will create a large number of major job vacancies and cause big problems in Longzhou.

And these people are just a part of them. He knows the situation in Longzhou very well.

Nine out of ten officials are colluding with bandits...so he doesn't dare to kill anyone, absolutely not!

Hou Yingfa thought about it and felt more and more settled.

But some bleeding is definitely unavoidable...

Damn it!

"I have given you the opportunity. Those who take the initiative to come to me and give an explanation within the half-month period can forget the blame. But those who fail to cherish the opportunity will be judged!"

Guan Ning's voice became cold and stern.

"I once said that those who collude with mountain bandits should be severely punished and executed, and the entire state should be notified so that all citizens in the city will know about your misdeeds!"

Everyone was trembling physically and mentally.

Not only was he killed, but his reputation was ruined... This kind of punishment was too severe!

"Plop!"

"Plop!"

There were sounds of kneeling down one after another!

They felt the coldness in Guan Ning's tone!

Is there really no room for maneuver?

"Those who have looked for me in advance can come out and stand behind me."

Guan Ning spoke.

First, no one dared to move, and then he was exposed in front of everyone, which was equivalent to betraying the collective. Although he would not be punished, he had offended so many people.

They are also afraid.

But the first person came out.

He is Jia He, standing directly behind Guan Ning.

"mean!"

"Shameless!"

Shi Jin couldn't help but curse secretly, now it's a real blow!

It would have been too much for him to contact Guan Ning in advance. The key is that he knows too many things...

Everyone was cursing in their hearts.

As soon as Jia He started, people walked out one after another, but they all lowered their heads, as if they didn't dare to face it.

"Why do you have to lower your head? Lift your head!"

Guan Ning scolded him directly.

"Those who have colluded with the bandits without repentance are holding their heads high, so what are you afraid of?"

Hearing this, the seven or eight people who came out all raised their heads.

Yes, what are they afraid of?

Those are the people we should be afraid of now.

Because Guan Ning suddenly scolded him, the atmosphere became silent for a moment.

Everyone felt depressed.

"I know your thoughts. I want to wait for the court's decree to arrive before making a judgment. Now it seems that the decree is different from what you thought, so I have to beg for mercy quickly."

Guan Ning said: "You have not repented from the bottom of your heart, and you have not truly realized your mistakes."

"We recognize it, we recognize it!"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Everyone began to pray again.

"But whether you realize your mistake or not, it's already... too late!"

Guan Ning said calmly: "You only have one chance. If you don't cherish it, it will pass away..."

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To be continued...