The leaders Shen Baoshan and Zheng Qi Ge were killed in front of everyone, which immediately silenced some of the officers and soldiers who had planned to join in the booing. Most of the soldiers had no idea what was going on. To them, it didn't matter who was right or wrong. What was important was Don't bring harm to yourself.
Su Jin knew in his heart that the 20,000 soldiers deployed in Weizhou were already in disrepair. Not to mention that there were some remnants of Li Zhihe among them. They were already the customers of several kilns and wine tanks in Weizhou Prefecture. But we know that this group of officers and soldiers has reached a point where they cannot be rectified.
Of course, now is not the time. The top priority must be to stabilize the general's morale as soon as possible, secretly eliminate the remaining evildoers planted by Li Zhihe one by one, and then rectify military discipline.
Su Jin pulled Ge Huaimin aside and explained this. Now Ge Huaimin can only obey Su Jin's words, just like he was pulled into the water by Li Zhi, Xu Wei and others before. Now that he has boarded Su Jin's boat again, Then we can only follow Su Jin, I just hope that Su Jin can really keep his promise and give himself a chance to make meritorious service.
The soldiers were led back to camp by Ge Huaimin. Su Jin was not idle. He led the horse troops to seize several brothels that forced girls into prostitution, released the girls from good families who were forced to receive guests here, and also took another brothel in Beicheng. All black markets were also closed down, as were several other money-making places run by Li Zhihe entrusted by others.
That night, there was a constant noise of horse hooves in the small city of Weizhou, and the people in the city almost stayed up all night. They dragged their thin bodies and listened attentively, wondering what was happening in the city.
When it was dawn, Su Jin dragged his tired body back to the government office. Xia Siling and Xiao Sui'er were frightened all night. According to Su Jin's instructions, they were neatly dressed and packed, ready to follow Su Jin to escape. As soon as they saw Su Jin When Jin returned, the two of them breathed a sigh of relief.
Su Jin originally only left Wu Hengxin and a dozen government officials to guard the government office, but there was really not enough manpower, so he could only send a small number of people to stay behind. Su Jin also told Wu Hengxin that if anyone suspicious attacks the government office, everything will be done. Wan could not accept the challenge and quickly led the two girls away from the back door, finding a secluded place to hide and wait for him to escape together with them. Fortunately, none of this happened, and this night was not as thrilling as he imagined. It was considered smooth and easy to get Li Zhi, Xu Wei and others.
Xia Siling asked Su Jin to eat something and get some sleep. Su Jin smiled bitterly and said, "How can I be so lucky? Sui'er will boil a bucket of water while I take a bath and get some pastries to eat. There are still a lot of them today." Things need to be done quickly, and this is not the time to sleep."
The two of them had no choice but to get hot water and make millet porridge. Su Jin soaked in the barrel and lost his mind for a while. After drying himself and putting on dry clothes, he suddenly became more energetic. He just sat down and took a sip. After eating a few snacks in the rice porridge, there were already footsteps outside, and a government official came to report: "General Ge has been deployed and has kidnapped a large group of people to come to see him."
Su Jin stood up and smiled bitterly: "Did you see? Everyone's buttocks are on fire."
Xia Siling and Xiao Sui'er looked at each other helplessly and sighed, but Su Jin had already stood up and left.
In the square outside the Yamen lobby, there were forty or fifty people with their hands and feet tied up and pulled with ropes, kneeling on the ground in several rows. Ge Huaimin and a group of soldiers were watching, and saw Su Jin hurriedly stepped forward to salute.
Su Jin said: "Are they all here?"
Ge Huaimin said: "According to Mr. Su's request, all the generals I know who were promoted and appointed by Li Zhihe are here, a total of forty-six."
Su Jin said: "How are the people in the army like?"
Ge Huaimin said: "It doesn't matter. I have already explained it and promoted reliable people to replace the posts. I, Lao Ge, still have some prestige in the army."
Su Jin nodded and smiled and said: "Well done, General Ge loosened the noose around his neck a little more. I will remember these things for you. It will be beneficial for you to exonerate yourself when it comes to rewards and punishments in the future."
place."
Ge Huaimin said cheerfully: "Thank you, Mr. Fu, for disregarding the previous grudges. After I went back last night, I suddenly felt a lot more relaxed. I guess I felt guilty for following Li Zhi and them in doing evil. Now I am naturally happy to abandon the dark side and turn to the bright side."
Su Jin smiled and said: "That's natural. When you are happy later, you will know that doing good deeds will make you feel happier. Later you follow me and we will go to Jimin together."
Ge Huaimin cupped his hands and said, "Just follow your orders. What should I do with these people?"
Su Jindao: "They will be taken to the government prison and imprisoned together with the other prisoners. After the matters at hand are settled, they will be interrogated and a confession will be obtained, and then they will be taken to the capital."
Ge Huaimin hurriedly ordered people to cooperate with the government officials led by Wu Hengxin to imprison a group of generals. Su Jin ordered people to immediately post notices throughout the city, beat gongs and gather people to come here to receive relief food. At the same time, he ordered Ge Huaimin to lead soldiers to seize various black markets.
black market grain was shipped together.
When the sun just emerged, the government office square was already crowded. Although the people did not believe that the government would provide food relief, they still came with a glimmer of hope. When they arrived at the square, they saw a mountain-like pile of food in front of the government office.
Grain, only then did I realize that perhaps this time food was really going to be distributed. Their eyes lit up, looking forward to the coming happiness.
Seeing that people had almost arrived, Su Jin led everyone onto the temporary wooden platform, bowed his hands to the bustling people below, and said, "Fellow folks, please be polite."
The crowd fell silent, but no one responded. Many people knew Su Jin and knew that he was the newly appointed prefect, but no one knew what kind of person this seemingly immature prefect was.
After the black market, everyone thought he was an upright official, but a few days ago they heard that the black market was open as usual, and all the people who were arrested were released, and some people who went to complain were kicked out by the prefect.
When I came out, I saw the notorious Ge Huaimin standing on the stage with him. They were obviously the same, so everyone didn't say anything and only cared about whether they could really try their luck to receive food.
"My fellow countrymen, you have suffered so much. I apologize to you on behalf of the imperial court." Su Jin said slowly: "I have been in Weizhou for more than ten days. I have heard and seen the tragic situation of you all. The common people of the Song Dynasty have actually been reduced to gnawing.
To eat wild fruits and poisonous weeds and sell your children and daughters is really an official dereliction of duty, and I would like to sincerely apologize to you all."
There was some commotion in the crowd, and some people had mist in their eyes, not because of Su Jin's words, but because they wanted to cry when they thought of the hard days of the past few months.
"But in fact, the imperial court is also innocent. This is not to excuse the imperial court, because as far as I know, the imperial court has never stopped transporting grain to the northwest. The reason why the current situation is caused is that someone is obstructing it and causing a great national disaster.
Because of wealth; in fact, you all know this in your heart, who is this person? You can call him by his name." Su Jin waved his hand.
People, look at me and I look at you. No one dares to shout the first word, for fear that they will be targeted and trouble will come to their door after today.
Su Jin secretly sighed. People today and future generations are the same. They all want to be the silent majority and are bullied and oppressed, but no one is willing to rise up and cry out. This is the bad nature of the Chinese people. But from another perspective, it can be seen that these people are not only
His body was damaged by hunger and disease, and he was also mentally depressed.
"Okay, you don't dare to say it. Let me say it for you. The scum in Weizhou City that corrupted the image of imperial officials and took advantage of the people's fat were all hunted down by me last night. Road Supervisor Li Zhihe, Weizhou General Judge Xu Wei, and Cang Si
He Dazhuang and other seven masterminds involved in the case have been imprisoned by me, and nearly a hundred generals and Weizhou city gangsters who collaborated in the crime have been brought to justice; the brothel where the losers forced good girls into prostitution last night has been wiped out, and the victims
All the women have returned home, and all other properties involved in the case have been sealed. From now on, you no longer need to worry about being cold or hungry. This government hereby guarantees that you will be well fed and clothed. After the Western thieves are defeated, you can return to your homes to farm.
Fields, I will petition the emperor to exempt you from taxes for five years. Today, you are kind and merciful and will definitely respond to my petition. In short, your hard days are over, just like the rising sun, everything will be new.
start."
Su Jin's voice was passionate, and the undisguised trembling in his words showed his inner excitement. The eyes of the people gradually became brighter. After Su Jin finished speaking, someone took the lead in shouting "Hello". Suddenly, the square burst into thunderous applause and cheers resounded through the sky.
People congratulated each other with their foreheads and hands, avenging the most miserable culprit, and looking at the future life described by Su Jin. Their hearts were already dead and lifeless, but at this moment, the flame of hope was ignited again.
Su Jin's eloquence was extraordinary, and these words spoke to people's hearts, making them unable to ignore him.
Ge Huaimin, who was standing aside, wished he could dive into the ground. Only then did he understand why Su Jin had just told him that doing good deeds would be more pleasurable than anything else. He realized the state of an official, which is to let the ruler
Let the people live in peace and let everyone praise instead of curse.
Ge Huaimin suddenly came to the stage in three steps and two steps, staring directly at the cheering crowd. The people were shocked. This bad guy was still safe and sound. How could the prefect let this person slip through the net? At the same time, because of his prestige.
When I saw Ge Huaimin, the ecstasy in my heart suddenly disappeared without a trace and dropped to freezing point.
What is surprising is that Ge Huaimin suddenly took off his shirt, stripped his upper body, his knees softened, slowly knelt down on the stage, and kowtowed to the audience repeatedly, making the sound and image of "dong dong dong" as his head hit the wooden platform.
It's a hammer that hits everyone's hearts hard.^-^Book()^-^