"So, this Bai Song has committed all kinds of evil and deserves to die." Ximen Qing looked at the confession brought by his master, his scalp numbed by the long confession: "This man is a disaster in the world! Sir, what do you think?
Let’s do it, do you want to rectify the law on the spot?”
When Bai Song heard this, he raised his head suddenly and cast a vicious look with a shocking nosebleed: "I was sent from above. Anyone who dares to move will not give Lieutenant Tong face!"
"You two birdmen, I can't kill you if you go back!"
"Tong Taiwei?" Ximen Qing's eyes flashed coldly: "You, a little accompanying Rong Taiwei, have really seen Tong Taiwei? Have you ever had dinner with Tong Taiwei? Tong Taiwei?
Has the lieutenant glanced at you?"
"I don't care how much money you spent to get such a responsibility. You keep talking about Tong Taiwei. This is how Tong Taiwei's face is lost."
"There are all the witnesses and physical evidence. Even if Tong Taiwei comes in person, he will not blame you. Instead, he will drag you out and cut you into pieces. Do you believe it?"
"Well said!" Zhu Zhixian, who had been hesitant at first, suddenly no longer had any worries. What about Captain Tong, I am still a relative of Captain Zhu: "Here comes someone!"
"Here!" shouted all the government officials.
"Pull these three criminals out and parade them naked through the streets!" Zhu Zhixian issued the order: "After the parade is over, throw them into prison and wait until the county reports to the higher authorities before dealing with them!"
Bai Song's body went limp and he could no longer raise his head. He thought that he had spent dozens of dollars to get a job to supervise food and salary management. He came here in glory and prepared to make a fortune in Qinghe County; but he didn't expect that he would end up in trouble.
The consequences of parading naked in the streets are irrefutable. When Zhu Zhixian reports it, the lightest thing is to be sent to the lowest level of the army to feed the horses.
Bai Song was very familiar with the days of being bullied by others, because at that time he was bullying others. Thinking of all the darkness in the army, Bai Song's naked butt made his chrysanthemums feel cold.
There are no women in the army...
When Niudu leader led the government servants to escort Bai Song and the other three who could barely walk, the master took a leave of absence and sent the pear blossom girl back. If he didn't wipe some oil along the way, he wouldn't be called the master. Of course, the pear blossom girl
What a pitiful thing, with that expectant look in his eyes. If it were Ximen Qing who sent her to him, Miss Lihua would rather Ximen Qing send her to bed directly.
Ximen Qing also planned to apply oil on the soles of his feet and was waiting for Wu Daoguan's alchemy furnace. Zhu Zhixian grabbed Ximen Qing and said, "Brother Xian, don't leave yet. Is there a convenient place to talk here?"
Convenient, of course it is convenient. After ransacking the house, the Wu Mansion was empty. Except for a few maids and servants who were cleaning, there was no one else. Ximen Qing led Zhu Zhixian to the study: "What do you want to say, sir?"
"Bai Song has been overthrown, but the food and salary matter still needs to be raised, so that the higher-ups won't suspect that we did anything because we didn't pay the food and salary." Magistrate Zhu felt more and more that Ximen Qing had many tricks up his sleeve:
"Now all the merchants are following my brother's lead. Dear brother, please give me an idea."
"How much food and salary are needed?" Ximen Qing touched the mutton-fat jade pendant and thought for a while. He already had some clues, but the most important thing was how many tasks were specified above.
"The total is about two thousand guans, the more the merrier." The old fox from Zhu Zhi County glanced at Ximen Qing: "If my dear brother can find a way to get the merchants to donate more, this can be considered a great achievement."
You, Ximen Qing, have already made so much money, please give me some blood!
Ximen Qing understood the meaning in this look. This Zhu Zhixian really regarded himself as a fat sheep. You old fox took three thousand guan from him, why didn't you donate it?
Of course there will be some bleeding, but if Ximen Qing carries it alone, it will be really heavy.
"Can some tax be deducted after making a donation, so that they can also pay taxes in advance?"
"No, no, no." Zhu Zhixian shook his head like a rattle: "There is no old rule to follow, and all taxes must be paid. This county has no such right at all. Dear brother, can you think about it again?"
The amount of tax is related to the assessment. Magistrate Zhu will never give in on this matter. It doesn't matter if you donate less food and salary. If you collect less tax, you must question it. Use your own wealth and life for others.
Bearing responsibility, Zhu Zhixian doesn't have such a noble sentiment.
"Erect a merit monument." Ximen Qing saw that his first idea was vetoed by Zhu Zhixian, so he immediately put forward his second opinion without thinking.
"Monument of Merit? Dear brother, please tell me in detail!" Magistrate Zhu was more interested in this proposal. At least it sounds like there would be no need to collect less taxes, and the government wouldn't have to pay anything. At most, he could go over and say a few words when it was erected.
"Those who donate more than ten guans can be put on the monument." Ximen Qing had already prepared a draft, and now he was talking eloquently: "Arrange according to the number of donations, with the name of the person on the left and the number on the right. Some words of praise can be written on the monument. This can be used by the master.
Just think about it."
"Use the best stone and invite the best craftsmen to carve it. It will not decay for thousands of years. Once the carving is done, you can find a side hall in the Jade Emperor Temple to store it." Ximen Qing said while gesturing: "Just imagine, Lord Magistrate.
By spending money, you can keep your name for a thousand years, and you can be widely worshiped in the Jade Emperor Temple. Such a good thing, even if your brain is stolen, you still have to donate."
"What a great idea, dear brother!" When Zhu Zhixian heard what Ximen Qing said, he felt itchy, thinking that he would spend fifty guan to show his face on the stone tablet, but then he thought about it: "If everyone donates ten guan,
That’s not even enough to make up two thousand guan, considering there are only dozens of merchants in Qinghe County.”
"Ten guans is the minimum price, there is no upper limit." Ximen Qing smiled brightly: "There are only thirty places on the stone tablet, and they are auctioned one by one. The one with the highest price will get it. The name of the high-priced one will be engraved in a larger size, and the name of the lower-priced one will be engraved bigger.
Gotta be small.”
"High! It's really high!" Zhu Zhixian raised his thumb: "In this way, not to mention two thousand guans, even three thousand guans are enough."
"When necessary, I can show up and drive up the price." Ximen Qing added.
"What a good idea, good brother!"
Zhu Zhixian and Ximen Qing both burst into laughter, and a difficult problem was solved.
Some families are happy and some are sad. While Zhu Zhixian and Ximen Qing are having fun, the one who is most worried now is Doctor Bai. He keeps circling in the yard, waiting for news about his brother Bai Song. He looks up, ri
The head has turned to the west.
"Master, it's not good, it's not good!" The servant stumbled in and said, "Second Master, he..."
Doctor Bai almost bit his tongue when he saw him, and slapped him in the face: "Speak carefully! Have you found the second master?"
The servant covered his face and said, "Master, look quickly. The second master and those two men have been tied up by the government and are being paraded through the streets!"
"Ah!" Dr. Bai was so anxious that he pushed the servant aside and ran outside: "Quick! Take me to have a look!"
As soon as the poor servant ran out, he was slapped by Dr. Bai. Before he could catch his breath, he had to continue running back with Dr. Bai dejectedly.
Fortunately, as soon as we arrived at the door, we heard the sound of the gong getting closer. The servant pointed with his hand: "Master, look, they are not coming over there!"
Dr. Bai set up a pergola and looked over there, and sure enough, a team was approaching gradually. The rider in front seemed to be a Dutou, and he announced something loudly with the sound of gongs. Two carts behind him were swaying, and there were about ten people.
The yamen officials watched on both sides, and the crowd of spectators followed the procession and came over.
"Let's go up and have a look." Doctor Bai picked up his robe and ran towards the team.
Before I arrived, I heard the crowd making noises, some laughing and some cursing.
Most of the laughers were children, running after the car and throwing pebbles around.
"It's so embarrassing. Look, this guy has no clothes on and his nakedness is exposed!"
"I heard he's not a good person, so throw a stone at him**!"
Most adults yell and curse in all kinds of ways, including whatever is unpleasant.
"How dare you come to Qinghe County to cause trouble? These birdmen are really seeking death! I'll chop them off!"
"Fortunately, Sir Ximen County Lieutenant is so wise and powerful that even the killer bees are no match for him, let alone you birdmen!"
"I heard that some women were raped by these birdmen. We should find some donkeys and kill them!"
"Nah, all of them were castrated first and then chopped alive!"
Dr. Bai was so well-fed that he was out of breath while running. Hearing the insults, stars were dancing in front of his eyes. He almost lost his breath. He managed to look around and saw two people on the cart in front of him, naked and tied up with ropes.
, lying on his back, eyes closed, as if waiting for death, his face twitched from time to time, probably because he was hit by a stone.
These two guys looked familiar to Dr. Bai. They were the two soldiers under Bai Song. Dr. Bai stretched his neck anxiously and looked at the cart behind him. The person on top of it, tied like a rice dumpling, was his brother Bai Song.
Bai Song must have been regarded as a public enemy. Not to mention the bruises on his body from being hit by stones, even his vagina was swollen and turned black. What worried Doctor Bai the most was the look in Bai Song's eyes.
It's empty, blank, and dead!
"Brother!" Doctor Bai rushed forward, trying to use his back to block the falling stones: "You guys let my brother go!"
The government officials paid no attention to him, but the people nearby reacted and began to curse.
"This guy is part of the same gang, Lord, arrest him!"
"Smash it, smash it together!"
Doctor Bai climbed onto the car like he was desperate and shook his brother: "Brother, wake up!"
No matter how much Imperial Physician Bai shook, Bai Song's eyes were always blankly facing the sky.
As the car bumped, Doctor Bai was thrown off and was immediately surrounded by an angry crowd.
"The county captain is so good, but you dare to harm him, how shameless!"
"Kill this birdman!"
Bai Song in the car was out of reach, and the crowd directed their anger at Dr. Bai who fell to the ground. Their fists, legs and feet fell like raindrops. At first, Dr. Bai reluctantly raised his head and watched the car go away, but then there was no movement.
When the servant saw the crowd surrounding his master, he touched his cheek, gritted his teeth, turned around and ran back. If he went up there now, he would really die.
"It's better to go back and bring the maid with you, and have a roll party." The servant's idea was very simple.