As the Ming army returned to Lang Son Palace to watch the drama, Chen Rikun, who thought he was safe and sound, began the so-called purge of Ming traitors.

Anyone who praised Yang Ming's army was imprisoned by Annan officials.

In order to reorganize the Elephant Guard and plan military pay, innocent people have obviously become big fat sheep.

"Have you heard that the country wants to increase taxes?"

"Alas! He lost the battle, but in the end we, the common people, have to bear the responsibility!"

"Really...it's better to let the Ming army occupy this place!"

The people were lamenting, but Chen Rikun had no idea that in his eyes, the people in the Annan area should not have any belonging to the Central Plains.

But facts speak louder than words. One side came to Qiu without committing any crime; the other side came back and imposed additional taxes.

Let the people of Annam think with their feet and know which side is better for them.

The public opinion war against Yue Lin continues to ferment. What's more, when the Ming army left the city, even more people had tears in their eyes and couldn't bear to say goodbye.

Chen Rikun was naturally unconvinced. The Ming army was the one who came to attack Annan. How come it was he, the leader of the country, who looked like a superfluous person?

"Why don't those untouchables understand? Our Lord collects taxes and raises military pay just to resist the Ming army's invasion of Annan!"

Chen Rikun's head was as big as a bucket. He looked at his subordinate Li Qing and said with emotion: "Li Qing, you are from my Annan family and you have the talents of a prime minister. Do you think the leader of our country has really done something wrong?"

Li Qing shook his head and said with relief: "Sir, your starting point is different from that of the people of Shengdou. How can they be as far-sighted as you?"

"The Chen family is the foundation of Annan! I, Li Qing, will go through fire and water, and I will do my best for the Lord!"

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Lang Son Province.

The Ming army was not at war, and the army was responsible for patrolling on weekdays to ensure the safety of the people.

Yue Lin set up a school to teach children how to read and write, or explained war cases to officers.

"The army and the people will be invincible in the world."

"Notify the whole city that as long as people from outside the city come, I, Lang Son Prefecture, will accept them all!"

As Yue Lin said, heavy taxes made Lang Son a paradise in the minds of Annan people.

But the capacity of a city is limited after all.

In less than half a month, Lang Son Palace has reached its capacity.

But outside the city, there are countless Annan people who would rather set up shacks than return to Chen Rikun's sphere of influence.

"Yue Lin! There are more and more refugees, and we spend a lot of money on food and wages every day!"

Liao Yongzhong said nervously: "If this continues, our military pay will be eaten up by the common people before the war starts!"

Mu Ying and Lan Yu looked at each other. They always felt that Yue Lin was playing a big game of chess. As all parties made moves, it finally came to an end.

"Don't worry, Marquis Deqing. Tomorrow the people outside the city will turn into countless soldiers."

The next day.

Yue Lin walked to the city tower. The refugees were full of hope. After all, Lang Son Palace would accept several people every day without waiting to live in the city.

The Ming army that they hated so much in the past has now become their savior.

Yue Lin bowed deeply and then said: "Dear people! I, the Ming Dynasty, am not the lord of Annan, and I have no responsibility to you."

"But a hundred years ago, a thousand years ago, Annan and the Ming Dynasty were both part of the Central Plains Dynasty!"

“In line with the friendship of the same ancestry and origin, we, the Ming Dynasty, are willing to accept refugees to live in Lang Son Province.”

Yue Lin has a beautiful voice and appearance, and does not have the arrogance of a superior person, which makes it easier for the people of Annan to accept him.

"The land of Lang Son Mansion is limited after all! It has far exceeded the capacity."

"Every grain of rice you eat now is military pay for my Ming soldiers!"

As soon as this statement came out, some refugees spoke out and attacked Yue Lin.

"If you Mingren hadn't come here, we wouldn't be in such a mess!"

"The taxes are heavy and we can't afford them!"

"You can't even raise the money by selling your sons and daughters!"

quiet!

Lan Yu roared angrily, accompanied by a murderous aura on the battlefield, making all the people dare not speak out.

"Everyone, you have to figure one thing out first."

"Am I the one who caused you to become homeless and taxed you heavily? Is it me, the Ming Dynasty?"

"It was you Annan people who invaded Guangxi, the Ming Dynasty. We defended our country and expelled your troops. Is there anything wrong?"

Under the city tower, there was silence. As long as the people with the last remaining conscience would not think that invading other countries was a just act.

"We, the army of the Ming Dynasty, fought back against Annan and crossed the border. In addition to attacking Annan's army, we did not plunder you at all. Have we ever harassed your wives and daughters? Have we disturbed your normal life?"

As soon as these words came out, there was silence again in the city. After all, everyone knew what the Ming army came to do. The military discipline was strict, even stricter than the Annan people.

"So, is it me, Daming, who is causing you to be in such a mess? No!"

Yue Lin gave the answer, and then asked: "Think carefully, is it me, Daming, or someone else who should be scolded?"

Yue Lin followed the temptation and successfully transferred everyone's anger to the Lord of Annan.

"Chen Rikun! It's the stupid Chen Rikun!"

"You pretend to be the lord of the country! Even if you can't protect us, you have to pay more taxes!"

"We should scold him!"

"Yes! Dute Niang blames Chen Rikun!"

Whoosh!

The city gates were opened wide, and the Ming army handed over all the weapons in Lang Son Mansion to the people.

"Anyone who treats you well should be welcomed by others!"

"Whoever treats you badly should make a clear distinction between grudges and grudges!"

"My Ming Dynasty is by no means a ruthless person, and I am not willing to get involved in your Annan's family affairs!"

"The weapons are handed over to you. It is your choice whether to stand up and resist and let future generations live with dignity, or to live in humiliation and continue to be tortured by Chen Rikun!"

The people of Annan who clenched their weapons were in confusion. Since Chen Rikun was ruthless to them, don't blame them for being unjust!

"Rebellion! Rebellious motherfucker!"

"Chen Rikun is not worthy of becoming our country's leader!"

"Fortunately, your Majesty has spoken out to us, otherwise we would have been deceived by that fellow Chen Rikun!"

call!

The people who had been sitting under the city for a long time had already taken up arms and moved towards their occupied homes.

"Yue Lin... how can those common people be the opponents of the Annan people?"

Mu Ying frowned and said, "If they go here, aren't they looking for death?"

Yue Lin stood with his hands behind his back, leaving only his back to everyone.

"Brother Wenying, if I speak out and help, they will think that our army has other agendas."

"Only when they take the initiative to seek help can we become famous."

"Human nature is like this. If you want Annan to surrender, you must gain their approval from the heart."

Mu Ying breathed a sigh of relief: "I thought you, Yue Lin, were generous and caring for the people, but I was worried that you were a bit pedantic. It seems that I, my uncle, am overly concerned."

Yue Lin turned back and said with a smile: "When they abandon their identity as Annan people and are willing to admit that they are people of the Ming Dynasty, I will also love the people like my own children."

"After all, I am a qualified parent official!"
Chapter completed!