The Tang Dynasty started from saving Empress Changsun

Both Chen Jingke and Li Chengqian changed into plain clothes and walked around the slums.

The same harsh environment, the same ragged crowd, and a little more popularity than last time.

Li Chengqian had been to the slums before, as he could guess from the fact that he opened the Lonely Garden in the next door.

So he also clearly felt the difference here, and said, "This place is a bit more angry than before."

Chen Jingke knew very well where these 'popularities' came from, and said: "Yes, because they see hope."

The previous slums could not see any hope, they were a group of people abandoned by society.

Why can't you starve to death if you have the strength?

Think more.

The real despair is that you have the strength and no one wants you.

Do you really think that poor people are caused by laziness?Do you really think they are not self-motivated?

Why use spare time to study by yourself, you can always make progress, and one day you will be able to leave the current environment and realize a leap in life.

The person who said this must have never suffered.

Now the people in the slums finally see the hope of going out, although many people are still skeptical about this matter.

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Although many people are not prepared to apply for the job, this matter itself is a kind of hope for them.

It turns out not everyone has forgotten us.

Li Chengqian sighed: "This is the court's dereliction of duty."

Chen Jingke said: "This is a problem with the cognition of the whole world."

Li Chengqian was a little surprised and asked, "What's wrong?"

Chen Jingke didn't answer directly, but said: "I'll ask you a few questions, you can try to find the answers. You can turn to the book and ask anyone, as long as you find the answer you think is right."

Li Chengqian was very curious and said, "Okay, you can ask."

Chen Jingke stopped and said, "What is a country? What is a people? How did state power arise?"

"What powers does the state have, and what responsibilities does it assume? What powers do people enjoy, and what obligations do they assume?"

"In the relationship between the state and the people, are the rights and obligations of the people equal?"

"What is the essence of imperial power, what are its powers and obligations? What is the official government, and what are its powers and obligations."

"What are the military, soldiers, farmers, businessmen, and businesses, and what roles do they play?"

"When you figure out these problems, you know what's wrong with the world."

Hearing these questions, Li Chengqian's scalp became numb, he nodded solemnly, and said: "Okay, I will look for the answers carefully...do you know the answers to these questions?"

Chen Jingke said with a smile: "The answer I said must be right?"

Li Chengqian stopped talking, it was true, so the answer he said must be correct?

"But I still want to hear your opinion."

Chen Jingke said: "Since I asked you these questions, I will naturally give you the answer, but I can't tell you until you find your own answer."

"Okay, it's a deal." Li Chengqian didn't ask any more questions, he also wanted to find his own answer.

...

To be honest, he never considered these issues.

Datang?Isn't that what the father and grandparents laid down?The throne was also won by the ancestors who defeated all kinds of anti-kings.

What rights and obligations, the world belongs to us, you and I talk about rights and obligations?
But when these things that should be taken for granted were raised as questions, he found that he couldn't answer them for a while.

Yes, are these natural questions really taken for granted?
For a while, he also lost interest in continuing to visit, and went home to think after a quick turn around.

Chen Jingke also returned to Zixiao Temple, but it was only during that short visit that he discovered a problem.

That is, the people in the slums don't trust the government very much, and everyone discusses more about Zixiao Temple.

What they said inside and outside the meaning is, since Zixiao Temple opened a workshop, why didn't Taoist priests come over?

Hearing these discussions, he suddenly came to his senses.

These people who have been abandoned by the imperial court have trust in the imperial court.

On the contrary, the Zixiao Temple, which has always been famous and organizes free clinics from time to time to treat the common people, is more credible.

It seems that when we officially recruit people tomorrow, we need to find a few people to come and stand for a while, so as to give the people a little confidence.

After returning, he told Yang Tianlu about the matter and asked him to arrange staff.

Yang Tianlu has no opinion.

Since Yi Nu became pregnant, he has become more loyal to Chen Jingke and Zi Xiaoguan, and has taken good care of Yi Nu. He has bought dozens of toys for the unborn child.

If he didn't know his true identity and the purpose of doing so, Chen Jingke almost suspected that he had been cheated.

……

What Chen Jingke didn't know was that Bai Lifu organized people to encircle and suppress the slums that night.

Listening to the noise outside, the residents of the entire slum hid in their homes and shivered.

Fortunately, Bai Lifu led people to shout in the streets and alleys: The yamen catches thieves, the common people don't be afraid.If you find a bandit and report it, you will be rewarded, and if you hide the bandit privately, you will be punished as the same party.

Let ordinary people feel a little more at ease.

Niu San held Xiao'e tightly, and kept reassuring, "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, I'll be fine. The Yamen is arresting those bandits, and it has nothing to do with us."

In fact, he himself was terrified too. Hearing the sound of running past the door, his heart seemed to be grabbed.

At the same time, he was also very thankful that he didn't go when those bad boys dragged him into the group, otherwise he would have been arrested by now.

But he suddenly remembered one thing. One of his brothers, Zhao Liu, joined a hooligan gang because he had no hope of breaking out of the slums.

won't be caught?
But all he can do is pray for the other party, there is nothing else to do.

At such a time, even if he was being loyal, he would not dare to save him.

The noise lasted nearly all night, and did not end until dawn.

Many courageous people looked out from the crack of the door, and saw teams of government servants and bad guys escorting the arrested bandits through the street.

After a rough count, there were nearly a hundred people, many of whom were familiar faces.

It's just that these familiar faces have brought them endless bullying. Seeing them being arrested at this time, the people couldn't help applauding.

...

Someone even opened the door excitedly, ran to the street and yelled, "God, you finally appeared. Sister, the murderer who killed you has been arrested..."

The bad guys and the police officers were still very nervous at first, and some of them even pulled out their knives, so they were relieved to see this.

"I have evidence, I have evidence, and I want to sue the sloppy son for murdering a woman."

Someone took the lead, and many ordinary people who had been bullied all the time boldly stood up.

"I'll report it too. Diarrhea beats people to death."

"I... and I..."

More and more people stood up.

More common people walked out of their homes, stood on both sides of the street to applaud the arresters, and cursed the arrested people by the way.

Niu San also boldly stood up, his eyes kept searching in the crowd, and after a while he saw Zhao Liu with a bruised nose and a swollen face.

And Zhao Liu obviously saw him, and for some unknown reason, suddenly shouted: "I want to report, Niu San, that's him, that's him, and also my accomplice, who killed people with me."

The people around Niu San avoided like the plague. Although Xiao'e turned pale from fright, she always stood by his side.

Looking at his former brother, Niu San showed an expression of disbelief, and at the same time panicked.

He wanted to run subconsciously, but he knew that the door was still closed, so where could he run?

If you don't run, you may still have a chance, but if you run, you will only die.

So he controlled the legs that were trying to escape, and stood motionless with his hands up.

The police officers reacted quickly, and immediately drew their knives and surrounded him.

One of them even said with a smile: "It's really lucky today, I caught a fish that slipped through the net."

Niu San has been thinking about ways to save his life. He knows that once he is captured, even if he is innocent, he will become guilty. He must think of a way to escape before being captured.

But what can he, a poor kid in the slums do.

At this moment, out of the corner of his eye, he saw a familiar figure, it was Bai Lifu.

An idea suddenly popped up in my mind, and I didn't care about the consequences at the moment, so I hurriedly shouted to the policemen who surrounded me: "I know Boss Bai."

The two police officers who gathered around were hesitant when they heard this, and one of them said: "Do you know our Bai Butou?"

The other threatened: "Boy, do you know the consequences of lying?"

In a desperate situation, Niu San couldn't care so much, he could only grasp at this straw, and said: "I really know Bai Catcher, if you don't believe me, you can invite him over and ask."

Seeing that what he said was so firm, the two policemen couldn't help hesitating.

At this moment, Bai Lifu walked over slowly, and Niu San hurriedly shouted: "Bai Tutou, I am Niu San."

Bai Lifu turned his head and looked over, apparently he no longer remembered him, and asked doubtfully, "Niu San? You know me?"

Niu San hurriedly said: "Yesterday, you asked me to inform everyone about the recruitment of Zixiaoguan. I contacted many young people, and I will sign up early tomorrow morning."

Bai Lifu naturally remembered this matter, and after taking a closer look at him, he vaguely remembered that this person seemed to be like this.

But he didn't pay attention to Niu San, but asked the two fast guards: "What's going on?"

...

A policeman replied: "This man reported that he was an accomplice, saying that he had killed someone together."

Bai Lifu suddenly became interested, he turned his head to look at Zhao Liu, and asked, "You said he was your accomplice? He also killed someone together? You should know that once it is confirmed, he will be killed. "

Seeing the chief arrester of the yamen, Zhao Liu's legs were weak, his eyes were a little erratic and he didn't dare to look at him, but his mouth was still firm, and he said:
"Yes, it's him."

In fact, he joined the gang because he had handed in a certificate. Most people handed in a certificate to rob things or beat people up.

In order to get ahead in the gang faster, he chose to kill people.

Although it was just an unaccompanied beggar on the side of the road, it was murder after all.

Everyone in the gang knew his experience, and he would die if he was interrogated casually.

So I don't mind pulling the cow into the water at the end.

There is no other reason, it is because the two of them are familiar with each other before, and if they fall apart, they don't want to make it easier for the other party.

No matter who Bai Lifu was, he dealt with various criminals every day, so he could tell at a glance that Zhao Liu was lying.

But he didn't expose it, but asked Niu Sandao: "He said that you killed someone together with him, is it true?"

Niu San said loudly: "He's lying, Zhao Liu and I..."

He told the story from the beginning to the end of the two people's acquaintance before, when they went out to find a job together and encountered obstacles everywhere, and finally returned disappointed, Zhao Liu chose to join the gang.

"Please take a good look at the boss. I really have nothing to do with Zhao Liu. He is slandering me."

Bai Lifu actually believed what he said, but he didn't show it, but said:

"I'm afraid it's not as simple as you said, right? He's accusing you on the grounds that he killed someone himself, which is tantamount to hurting both sides. If it's not that he has a deep hatred with you, it's that you are really accomplices."

"Since you said that the two of you have no grievances or enmities, and even have friendship, why would he do such a thing? There is only one possibility, you are lying."

Niu San's heart tightened, and he tried his best to explain: "I really don't know why he did this, please catch the head and investigate clearly."

Xiao'e also recovered from her fear, she opened her arms to stop Niu San, and said, "It's wrong to arrest you, my husband really never killed anyone."

Seeing that she actually found her husband, Bai Lifu became even more interested. "You have some courage, little lady. Well, for your courage, I will give you a chance."

"Didn't you just say that you have nothing to do with the thief? Show evidence, or witnesses. As long as someone testifies for you, I will believe you."

Xiao'e showed joy and said, "Okay, okay, I'll find someone right away, I'll find someone right away."

However, Niu San's face was ashen, and he stood there motionless.

Xiao'e tugged at him, and said: "Mr. Lang, the neighbors can prove that you have nothing to do with him, come and ask everyone to testify."

Niu San shook his head and said, "It's useless, no one will help us."

Xiao'e didn't believe it, and said: "Impossible, sister-in-law, Uncle Zhang, and Uncle Liu have such a good relationship with us, they will definitely help us... I will ask them."

As she spoke, she ran to the edge of the crowd, ready to beg for help.

...

However, wherever she went, the neighbors around her moved away far away, not daring to talk to her.

Xiao'e's face turned pale, but she was still unwilling to give up. She ran to a 50-[-]-year-old woman and said:

"Sister-in-law, you must help us, we have such a good relationship... Your husband even helped you..."

The woman said embarrassingly: "Xiao'e, don't embarrass me, I... I don't want to cause trouble."

After speaking, he turned around and ran back to the house.

Unwilling to give up, she went to others to testify, but no matter how much she begged, no one was willing to stand up and testify for them.

Niu San couldn't bear to see her like this, so he shouted: "Xiao'e is back, don't beg them."

Xiao'e cried: "No, I want to save you...why don't you help us, don't say a word...why...why."

Those people avoided her eyes and didn't dare to look at her.

Niu San sighed, and said to Bai Lifu: "One person is responsible for the work, this matter has nothing to do with my wife, please don't embarrass her."

Bai Lifu said: "If you don't try it, just accept your fate like this?"

Niu San smiled wryly: "Everyone has a family and a mouth, and I can't stand the lawsuit. If I were it, I might not testify for them. Why bother to make things difficult for them."

Bai Lifu was very surprised, he looked him up and down, and said: "If you can say this, you are much better than ordinary people. If you are lucky, it is not impossible to get ahead."

Niu San said: "Mr. Xie caught the head and praised him, but it's a pity that I will never have such an opportunity again."

Xiao'e finally became selfish, and ran to Niu San to protect him, saying, "Don't take my husband away, I...I will exchange my life for him."

Niu San's eyes were sore, he suppressed tears, pulled her behind him, and shouted: "Women don't interfere in men's affairs, be careful, I will divorce you."

Xiao'e said stubbornly: "I was born as a member of the Niu family and died as a ghost of the Niu family. I am useless if you divorce me."

Niu San was both moved and helpless, and said, "You...why bother?"

It was Bai Lifu who spoke from the side, saying: "You have a good lady."

Niu San proudly said: "Yes, the luckiest thing in my life is meeting Xiao'e."

Bai Lifu nodded and said, "Treat her well from now on."

After speaking, he turned around and left, and after walking a few steps, he said: "This Zhao Liu, go back and interrogate carefully, maybe you have a big case on your back."

"Here." The two policemen quickly put away their knives, and said to Niu San, "Good luck, kid."

After speaking, he walked up to Zhao Liu, kicked him fiercely, and cursed: "You dare to play tricks on labor and management, go back and see how I deal with you."

Zhao Liu was shocked and shouted: "Why don't you arrest him, I report him as my accomplice...I report..."

A catcher frowned, and hit his mouth with a scabbard, making a bang.

"Ah." Zhao Liu screamed, a few black and yellow teeth fell out, but he didn't dare to speak nonsense anymore.

The surprise came so fast, Niu San couldn't believe his ears, so he just let himself go?

Xiao'e was also confused, what's the matter?Didn't you want to catch Mr. Lang?why did you leave?

Niu San soon came to his senses, bowed deeply towards Bai Lifu's back, and shouted loudly: "Mr. Xie has arrested the head, this kindness will never be forgotten by Niu San."

...

Xiao'e also reacted, and quickly said: "Boss Xie arrests the head, President Xie arrests the head."

Bai Lifu went straight away, as if he didn't hear him.

It was not until the prisoner disappeared that the couple hugged each other and cheered.

And the neighbors around looked at them embarrassingly, not knowing what to do.

Niu San was not angry, he smiled and nodded at them.

Everyone just came over, and Ai Ai's explanation was nothing more than not daring to offend the government.

Xiao'e angrily ignored them.

Niu San turned to reassure them, saying that they could understand something.

After talking with someone for a while, the husband and wife returned to their hut.

Only then did Xiao'e say: "Mr. Lang, they are so hateful, why do you bother with them?"

Niu San sighed and didn't answer her question directly, but asked instead: "Do you want to come back here in the future?"

Xiao'e hesitated for a moment, and thinking of the attitude of those people just now, her face became firm, and she said: "No, if I can leave, I never want to come back."

Niu San said: "Since you are not coming back, why bother to learn about them. When the recruiters come, we will go together, and we will never come back again."

Xiao'e nodded heavily, and said, "Well, I will never come back again."

Now that they decided not to come back, the couple started packing.Take away what you can use, and keep what you can't use.

Naturally, it will not be thrown away, and the house can be left to parents and relatives, allowing them to live temporarily.

After finding a place to stay outside in the future, I will find a way to take my family out.

In fact, they had nothing left to clean up, except for a set of worn bedding and a change of clothes.

As soon as I packed up my belongings, I heard the sound of a gong beating outside: "Dangdangdang... the real people of Zixiao Temple are here to recruit people. If you want to go, hurry up and sign up at Fangximen."