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In the last two days, a good friend with a monthly pass dropped it, I am very grateful!

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Zhao Jingcheng only felt five thunders on his head, and opened his mouth, but he couldn't make a sound for a while.

Of course he has never met Chu Huan, but of course he has heard of this name. Although he is only a small official, he has always been well informed about the news in Beiyuan County. He may not have received that Chu Huan has been appointed by the emperor as the governor of Xiguan Road However, it is impossible for him not to know that Chu Huan, the deputy envoy of the mission to Xiliang, has greatly boosted the country's prestige in Xiliang.

And just recently, news came from the pass that the Huang family of Anyi Dao was in chaos and colluded with Tianmen Dao to wait for an opportunity to revolt, but it was disintegrated by the imperial envoy Chu Huan with a flick of his fingers. Also know some rumors.

Zhao Jingcheng was already cold from head to toe.

He didn't speak, but Chu Huan had already spoken, and asked, "What kind of tax is the reconstruction tax you mentioned just now?"

Zhao Jingcheng was sweating on his forehead, and said in a trembling voice: "Go back to what your lord said, that is...that is the tax that the government will collect to rebuild the northwest, and it is used...for the construction of the project...!"

"Who governs Beiyuan County now?"

"It's Mr. Cao...!" Zhao Jingcheng said: "Jiafu City in Jiazhou has almost been repaired, and Shuoquan City in Yuezhou has also undergone some repairs. Officials have returned one after another recently. Now Beiyuan County is governed by Beiyuan County magistrate Mr. Cao manages...!"

Chu Huan said "oh". He thought that the officials of Xiguan Road were still in Beiyuan County. Hearing this, the yamen had already returned to their respective prefectures. He sat down on the chair he was sitting on before, and said to Qi Hong: "Qi Yunwei, since this Zhao Jingcheng is Master Cao's subordinate, I would like to see how Master Cao will explain this matter, you send someone to call Master Cao Come here, I have something to ask him."

Mr. Cao is the magistrate of Beiyuan County. He has a small official position, but he is not young. He was in his early fifties, and he was out of breath when he ran from the county yamen.

At this time, Chu Huan was sitting on the chair, calm and relaxed, as if closing his eyes and resting his mind. The people did not disperse. Everyone didn't know what Chu Huan's identity was, and they were all whispering, but they all understood in their hearts. Since this young man is the leader of this group of armored soldiers, he must have a strong background, and everyone knows that there will be a good show to watch next.

"Master Chu, Master Chu!" County magistrate Cao ran over panting, and the crowd dispersed hastily. He ran in front of Chu Huan, already sweating profusely, his face was a little pale, gasping for breath, but he still fell to his knees with a "plop" Go down, "Your official... Your official Beiyuan county magistrate Cao Fu pays a visit to the Governor... Your official is far away from welcoming you, please forgive me, Your Excellency!"

As soon as this remark came out, there was another commotion in the surroundings. No one could have imagined that this young man turned out to be a governor.

"You are County Magistrate Cao?" Chu Huan sat upright and looked at County Magistrate Cao, "Magistrate Cao, I ask you, do you know this person?" While speaking, he pointed at Zhao Jingcheng.

County magistrate Cao nodded hurriedly and said, "Report to my lord, this is the inheritance of the household in the county."

Nian Xiucai, who had been pushed to the ground earlier, had already got up, and said from the sidelines: "It is not only the inheritance of the household, but also the brother-in-law of your magistrate Cao...!"

County magistrate Cao didn't dare to turn his head, Chu Huan asked with a half-smile, "Is that true?"

"This...don't dare to lie to your lord, he...he is indeed the brother-in-law of the lower official, but he is diligent and sincere, so...so the lower official employs people who don't avoid relatives...!" Master Cao's forehead was dripping with sweat.

"Employing people does not avoid relatives, it seems that Mr. Cao really has the spirit of a sage." Chu Huan said with a smile: "Mr. Cao, since this Zhao Jingcheng is an official of the Yamen, he is naturally clear about the court's laws."

"Yes Yes Yes……!"

Chu Huan glanced sideways at Zhao Jingcheng, and said slowly: "I don't know if this Zhao Jingcheng did it on purpose, just now he yelled at this governor, and even sent his servants to take him down, Mr. Cao, you Said, is this something wrong, the governor remembers, but the imperial court has committed this serious crime... Mr. Cao, I wonder if the governor remembers it wrong?"

Over there, Zhao Jingcheng's face was ashen, and he fell to his knees with a "puff", and his soul flew away: "My lord, the villain has eyes but can't see Mount Tai, he is blind with a pair of dog eyes, and his heart is blinded by lard, I beg you to be kind, villain... ...The villain will never dare again...!"

County magistrate Cao also hurriedly said: "My lord, Zhao Jingcheng didn't know you, that's why he did this, please forgive me...!"

"I want to ask you, according to the laws of my Great Qin, what punishment should be given for the following offenses?" Chu Huan asked expressionlessly.

Magistrate Cao lowered his head and said in panic, "This... Your Excellency Governor...!"

"My lord, according to the laws of the Great Qin Dynasty, Zhao Jingcheng is just a minor official. If your lord is the governor, he should be punished fifty times with a stick." Nian Xiucai saw that Chu Huan intended to teach Zhao Jingcheng a lesson, and immediately said from the sidelines.

Chu Huan nodded to Nian Xiucai with a smile, and said: "Xiucai is right. If you commit the following crimes, you will be punished fifty times with a stick...!" Staring at the magistrate Cao who was kneeling at his feet, he asked: "Magistrate Cao, listen to me. arrive?"

"Xiaguan... Xiaguan heard it."

"Since I heard it, why didn't I execute it?" Chu Huan frowned, "Magistrate Cao still wants me to do it myself?"

County magistrate Cao could hear the displeasure in Chu Huan's tone, so he dared not disobey, and shouted, "Come here, the execution is not over yet." If you are not careful, you will also be implicated.

The knives on the necks of the guards had been put away, several guards looked at each other in blank dismay, Cao county magistrate turned his head and winked, several guards did not hesitate any longer, went forward and pushed Zhao Jingcheng down, one guard picked up the wooden stick, swung it up He was about to beat him, but Chu Huan said calmly: "The governor is very clear about the tricks of the stick man. Sometimes it looks bloody, but in fact, he can recover after a few days of rest...!" He stared at the executioner with cold eyes, faintly Said: "He can get up, but you can't get up."

As soon as this remark came out, the yamen servants did not hesitate any longer. The executioners mustered up all their strength and beat down. The governor had already spoken. How dare they cheat? Every blow was the real thing. The common people immediately felt their chests relieved, and let out a lot of bad breath.

At this time, Cao County Magistrate had already said to Chu Huan: "Your Excellency is here, but I have not been able to meet you far away, so I ask you to move forward. I will go to prepare a banquet to welcome the Governor."

Chu Huan waved his hands and said with a smile: "Your Majesty Cao, you are welcome. There is no rush for the banquet. When the matter is completely settled, there is still time."

County magistrate Cao apologized and said with a smile: "I don't know what else my lord can order?"

Chu Huan smiled and said: "No hurry, let's talk slowly after the punishment is over...!" He didn't say anything, just looked at the executioners. After more than a dozen sticks were swung down, the screams became smaller and smaller. After more than 20 sticks were beaten down, there was no sound, as if dead, lying on the ground without moving.

The executioner didn't dare to continue the beating, stopped his hands, squatted down to sniff, then got up and said: "My lord, Zhao... Zhao Jingcheng passed out...!"

Magistrate Cao looked at Chu Huan busy, Chu Huan shook his head and said, "This governor never discounts his words."

Qi Hong had already said: "Get a bucket of water, wake up after splashing it, and continue to beat!"

County Magistrate Cao and the government officials were all terrified. They only thought that the young governor was really ruthless, but he didn't dare to disobey him. He found a bucket of water to wake him up, and finished the rest of the money. Zhao Jingcheng was already It was dying, not even half life left, and the breath was weak, so Chu Huan got up, walked in front of Zhao Jingcheng, squatted down, reached out and grabbed Zhao Jingcheng's bun, pulled his head up, and stared at his bleak face. Dull eyes asked: "You have already taken responsibility for the following crimes. Next, let's talk about the forced tax collection. The governor came from Beijing, and not long ago, he handed over the errands of the household department to him. , I’ve never heard that the Northwest has increased the reconstruction tax, but I don’t know where the reconstruction tax you mentioned came from?” Chu Huan spoke slowly, but he was full of energy, and the surrounding was very quiet, and everyone could hear clearly. Someone whispered: "It turns out that this tax is not collected by the imperial court...!"

Zhao Jingcheng's face was ashen, he opened his mouth, but couldn't say anything, Chu Huan winked at Qi Hong, Qi Hong scooped up a ladle of water, and splashed it on Zhao Jingcheng's face, Zhao Jingcheng shivered, and even recovered a bit, Weakly said: "This... this is the meaning of the yamen... the villain... the villain is just following orders...!"

Chu Huan said indifferently: "But the governor knows from the household department that many taxes have been reduced or exempted in the Northwest, especially the commercial tax, which has been reduced by more than half... What do you mean by the yamen?"

Zhao Jingcheng looked at Magistrate Cao who was not far behind Chu Huan. The magistrate Cao's face changed drastically and he winked again and again. Zhao Jingcheng closed his eyes. Chu Huan turned his head and glanced at Magistrate Cao. Huan held Zhao Jingcheng's head, and his voice was indifferent: "Forcibly collecting taxes is against the court's decree. Zhao Jingcheng, the governor admires your courage. You dare to violate the court's decree in front of the governor. I respect you! Let go of Zhao Jingcheng's bun, and said lightly, "Come here, this man is so bold that he disobeyed the law, his crime is unforgivable, and he will die in the street...!"

Zhao Jingcheng lost his soul and shouted with all his strength: "My lord, my villain... the villain is following orders, it's all... all... Cao county magistrate asked us to do it, he... he is the one who issued the notice to increase the income of Beiyuan County The commercial tax in the territory, the previous commercial tax is not only...not reduced at all, but also...and the reconstruction tax is added...this...this is the meaning of the county magistrate...!"

"You...you are talking nonsense, you are spitting blood." County magistrate Cao was furious, rushed forward, and kicked Zhao Jingcheng, "The surname is Zhao, the governor is here, you dare to slander the county, it is all you What does Hufang have to do with this county...with this county? Come and kill this violating beast...!"

"Magistrate Cao, why are you in such a hurry?" Chu Huan frowned, and said lightly, "You have to let people talk, but you want to kill him with a stick? Did you forget that he is your brother-in-law?"

"Your official... I can't tolerate sand in my eyes. I hate this kind of corrupt officials the most. If you are loyal to the court, you can... you can kill your relatives righteously!" Cao County Magistrate blushed.