In the governor's office, Zhao Yaoyin looked anxious and was reporting the situation to Xie Xiaofang.
In fact, there was no need for Zhao Yaoyin to report. The noise outside had already reached the governor's office, and Xie Xiaofang heard it clearly.
Things have finally come to this point, and Xie Xiaofang has prepared for the worst.
"There are hundreds of them. Maybe more people will come in the future. I'm afraid the Chasi's officers won't be enough!"
"We must have Jiangxi Dusi send troops to catch all these people!"
Hearing Xie Xiaofang's words, Ding Yan and Zhao Yaoyin were shocked. Do they really want to take action against these people?
You should know that even when Xie Xiaofang was ordered to handle the case last year, he adopted a divided approach and never stood on the opposite side of everyone.
"Sir, if we arrest all these people, I'm afraid there will be big trouble!"
This is really not a worry, because these families are very involved and can influence many people when they are connected. It is possible for rebellion to happen.
"So what you mean is that we should give in to them?"
Conceding to the gentry, even if Ding Yan had no political acumen, he knew that this was an insurmountable political red line.
Maybe if he expresses this attitude today, he will be a prisoner before tomorrow, even if he is an old man who came out of Prince Yong's Mansion.
"Elder Ge, I have no intention of being humble in my position!"
"Then what do you mean?" Xie Xiaofang asked coldly.
"Mr. Ge, I think... there is still room for improvement. I beg you, Mr. Ge, to give them another chance!"
Having said this, Ding Yan raised his head and said: "I would like to go to the Inspectorate and persuade them all to leave!"
This sentence meant that Ding Yan wanted to do something practical, which made Xie Xiaofang less angry.
He was unwilling to attack the gentry until the last moment, because the outcome was uncontrollable.
"Both of you go and try your best to persuade them not to be enemies of the imperial court!"
"As you command!"
After the two of them left, Xie Xiaofang was still deep in thought in the room.
At this moment, he no longer considered his past and present life, he only wanted to get things done.
Just because the emperor promised that as long as he completed this errand safely, he could land safely.
"Ding Yan's persuasion may not be effective, so I have to be fully prepared!"
"If you want to arrest people and control the situation in the city, you must use the army. You must ask the emperor for permission on this matter!"
Thinking of this, Xie Xiaofang sighed again and murmured: "It's better to wait a little longer and see the result of Ding Yan's persuasion!"
Again, it was difficult for Xie Xiaofang to really make up his mind until the last moment.
Besides, when Ding Yan and Ding Yan walked out of the Yamen Gate, they heard only the sound of verbal and written criticism.
"Everyone...be quiet...be quiet!"
"The case will be decided by itself. Leave quickly and don't make a big mistake!"
"You are all sensible people, don't you know the stakes?"
Ding Yan and Ding Yan kept shouting, but unfortunately their voices were so soft that it was useless at the moment.
On the contrary, the two of them were greeted by the eighteenth generation of their ancestors amidst the shouts and curses of the crowd.
Ding Yan's face was ashen, and just when he couldn't help but curse, he heard scolding coming from the distance.
"Gou Guan, go to hell..."
At this time, a guard from behind exclaimed: "Sir, be careful!"
Then Ding Yan was knocked down, and then he heard a whistling sound in his ears, and he didn't know who threw a stone.
The stone was about the size of a fist and had sharp edges. If it was hit hard enough, the skin would have to peel off.
"Beat the dog officer to death..."
I don't know who shouted this again, and then more stones flew out from the crowd. Apparently someone among them wanted to muddy the water.
This time, Ding Yan was still lucky and avoided all the stones, but Zhao Yaoyin was hit.
In the chaos, Ding Yan supported Zhao Yaoyin and fled back to the Yamen. The officers followed him back and closed the door of the Yamen.
"Beat the dog officer to death..."
"Beat the dog officer to death..."
Seven to eight hundred people have gathered at the scene. At this moment, under the deliberate instigation of some thoughtful people, it has become chaotic.
Those who are more sober will know that they cannot stay here for a long time, otherwise they will inevitably be involved in a major treason case.
They came to petition and seek benefits, not to rebel and seek death.
But under the calculations of some thoughtful people, these top dignitaries have no way out if they want to escape.
Under the impact of the chaotic crowd, Zhou Yixian got separated from his entourage, and when he was panicking, a stone as big as a fist hit him on the back of the head.
Then, Zhou Yixian died inexplicably, and there were others who suffered the same fate as him.
"The government has killed people...the government has killed people..."
"The government is going to kill us all, so run away for your life!"
As a result, the scene became even more chaotic, and the dignitaries fled anxiously for fear that they would also be poisoned.
At this time, under the impact of the chaos, most people on the scene lost their ability to think, causing the situation to change even more.
This kind of change cannot be understood by just looking at the surface, so it is easy to misjudge.
Seeing Zhao Yaoyin unconscious, Xie Xiaofang had no choice but to call the capital. Now he was ready to arrest him.
Toot toot…
"What's the matter?"
"I thank Xiaofang. I have something urgent to report to the emperor!" Xie Xiaofang said solemnly.
The person on the other side replied: "The emperor is convening a court meeting to discuss the peace negotiations with the Huns!"
Xie Xiaofang added: "Immediately report to your Majesty that the land plot is out of control, the gentry is besieging the government, and there is civil strife in Jing'an City. I beg your Majesty to mobilize troops to quell the chaos!"
"yes!"
Hearing Xie Xiaofang's words, Ding Yan, who was still frightened, knew that the nature of this incident had changed.
After hanging up the phone, Xie Xiaofang looked at Ding Yan and said, "Summon all the government officials immediately and ask them to guard the various places in the government office to prevent anyone from breaking into the government office!"
"Attacking an official office is equivalent to conspiracy. How dare they be so bold?" Ding Yan was a little surprised.
Attacking a prisoner head-on was different from a sneak attack from behind. He felt that no one had the courage to do so.
"Don't you understand? Someone is trying to muddy the water. If the water is muddy, do you still know who is attacking the government?"
Seeing Ding Yan looking thoughtful, Xie Xiaofang couldn't help but scolded: "Go quickly!"
"We must stabilize the officers and tell them that if they don't hold on, they will be dead!"
"yes!"
Seeing that the matter was so serious, Ding Yanna dared to waste time and left immediately after answering.
The sudden change of things to this point was not only unexpected by Xie Xiaofang, but also reasonable.
Last year there was a big case in the south. Taxes were increased at the beginning of the year, and then there was another big case. Then there was another land inventory, and then the heaviest tax was levied...
One after another, they are infringing on the interests of all the gentry. It is reasonable for them to finally break out.
This farmland case was just a trigger that ignited the dynamite keg of the gentry.
Looking back carefully, the farm case has been dragging on for almost 20 days from April 28th to now. Is there anyone involved in this case who has been secretly active?
The gentry are not idiots, they must be well prepared for this "uprising". If you say this...will there be unrest in prefectures and counties other than Jing'an?
Thinking of this, Xie Xiaofang shuddered!
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In the capital, in the main hall of Qian'an Palace, Zhao Yanxun received a note with a message from Xie Xiaofang written on it.
Seeing the emperor's angry expression, all the civil and military officials present lowered their heads and did not care to look at Zhao Yanxun.
Crushing the note into a ball, Zhao Yanxun slapped the table and cursed: "Are these losers trying to pass the blame on me?"
