Done! Your Majesty is going to prostitute me for free!

The bachelors all cast their angry gazes on the fart man, all of them looking livid and glaring angrily. Lin Xiaofeng witnessed this scene and thought to himself: It is really embarrassing to be unable to control even the most basic physiological needs in such a solemn occasion! The person who farted was red in the face and ashamed, and his heart was filled with regret and self-blame.

Lin Xiaofeng tried his best to suppress the joy in his heart. He knew that this was definitely not the time to show off. He respectfully reported to Emperor Jingjiang: "Your Majesty, the show is about to be staged. Please come and watch." Emperor Jingjiang's eyes flashed when he heard this. With a glow of interest, he walked out of the carriage happily, his words full of expectations for Lin Xiaofeng's resourcefulness: "Oh? I'm quite curious to see how you can use your methods to change the minds of these stubborn ministers."

Under Lin Xiaofeng's guidance, Emperor Jingjiang boarded the carriage and looked down at the people in the water. Not long after, bubbles appeared in the water one after another. Lin Xiaofeng pointed to the churning water and excitedly explained to Emperor Jingjiang: "Your Majesty, please look! The water seems to be really boiling!" Emperor Jingjiang looked helpless. With a look on his face, he shook his head slightly and said: "Although this physiological phenomenon is normal, it is rare for it to appear in such a solemn and solemn occasion. The rise of every bubble means that someone is deeply concerned about his behavior. They feel remorse and embarrassment. Not only do they suffer physical pain, but they also lose their dignity as court officials." With each bubble, the bachelors lost their face and endured the filthy stench. At the same time, he was also silently reflecting on his previous actions and decisions.

Cai Yingyang's face was on fire, his cheeks turned red, and his heart was filled with shame and indignation, as if he was about to throw himself into the filthy water in an instant and die to clarify his ambition. He lamented in his heart, if the late festival was damaged by this incident, how would future generations view him, a once honest and highly respected official? Emperor Jingjiang looked at Lin Xiaofeng with a complex expression on his face, doubts and reproaches flashing in his eyes: "Is this the big show you are showing me? You actually poisoned the Shengshi potato? What a joke!"

Lin Xiaofeng looked extremely aggrieved, his eyes were clear and magnanimous, and his voice of defense was resolute and forceful: "How dare a humble minister do such a rebellious act? How can this childish and senseless behavior be called a big show?" He tried to stay calm and tried to To clear away the grievances, "Perhaps they accidentally swallowed filth while soaking in the water. The ministers have really suffered a huge injustice!"

After hearing Lin Xiaofeng's explanation, Emperor Jingjiang's originally tense face gradually relaxed. After careful consideration, he felt that Lin Xiaofeng would never do such a ridiculous thing. So, he sighed softly and said: "This is indeed an insult to politeness. I will no longer watch this farce. Call me out again when you are really preparing to stage the big show." As soon as he finished speaking, Emperor Jingjiang turned his back. Go and step back into the carriage, leaving the bachelors in confusion and suspicion.

Lin Xiaofeng faced the messy ministers and couldn't help shaking his head and sighing: "Oh! It's really hopeless! You can't even endure such a trivial matter, what kind of book are you reading?!" Tang Tiangu retorted with a blushing face. : "Could it be that you put medicine in our food?!" After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng's eyes flashed with a sharp look, and he sternly retorted: "You are just making wild guesses! I also ate these foods. How can there be anyone in this world who is specially allowed to eat them?" Drugs that make people fart? Can't you use your brains to think about it?" He secretly calculated the time and estimated that the people he arranged should have arrived.

Lin Xiaofeng raised the corner of his mouth and revealed a sarcastic smile: "Look at you people who can't even hold back a fart, and you keep talking about governing the world and being moral. It's so shameless! Compared to Li Yihao, you may be even worse! If Jin Linfang was really left to you to manage, I'm afraid it would have been a mess and a mess!" His words stung the hearts of every minister present, and they all turned their resentful eyes to the Yimen. The hanging head of Li Yihao seemed to be trying to find some comfort or a reason to fight back.

The surrounding air suddenly became thicker, as if it was squeezed by invisible pressure and it was almost impossible to breathe. The faces of those bachelors were all filled with shame and anger. Their fingers were clenched into fists, but they had nowhere to vent. They could only watch helplessly as Lin Xiaofeng accused and flogged them in an almost joking manner. Lin Xiaofeng stood there calmly, like a calm bystander, watching the group of people struggling and sinking in this embarrassing situation with cold eyes, but deep down in his heart, he had already planned the next move.

Lin Xiaofeng completely ignored the whispers and curses around him. His eyes were as bright as a torch, looking far into the distance. In the hazy night, people could be vaguely seen moving in the distance. The formation was obviously not a random gathering of ordinary people, but his reinforcements arriving quietly. At this moment, Yang Laoba was leading a group of people with gray faces and sad expressions to stagger towards Jin Linfang. They walked like zombies with heavy steps, and their misery was palpable.

Some distance away from the Yimen, Yang Laoba stopped and warned everyone in a soothing and firm tone: "You don't need to worry! Mr. Lin will definitely go all out to find those lost family members, whether alive or dead. There must be accurate news!" He continued: "The people kneeling in front of you are the officials who usually claim to be in charge of your city. Now Master Lin is punishing them." "You are here today. It is to seek justice and repay grievances. Although you vent your resentment, you must remain rational to avoid causing death or injury. "

Yang Laoba pointed in the direction of the carriage, his voice passionate and solemn, "Look, right on top of that carriage, that is Mr. Lin! He is here to uphold justice, and those incompetent officials will not escape their guilt after all!" His words Like a sharp sword, it pierced the depression and despair in the darkness and lit a beacon of hope for these suffering people.

After hearing this, the people's eyes, which were as stiff as stone statues, were instantly ignited with raging anger. They shouted in unison: "Thank you, Lord Lin, for the gift!" When Yang Laoba saw this, his face was solemn, and he said loudly: "Take it and give it to me. Your things, go quickly! I'll go back and recover first!" Before he finished speaking, he disappeared from everyone's sight like a gust of wind.

Immediately afterwards, a group of common people armed with carrying poles, rolling pins, benches and other daily household items, filled with anger and unyielding, approached the bachelors menacingly. The scene was like a sandstorm whipped up by strong winds, surging with the anger and grief of the people at the bottom, enveloping them with struggles and cries for unfair treatment.

Emperor Jingjiang was called out of the carriage again by Lin Xiaofeng. The scene in front of him shocked him, and his face showed a mixture of shock and confusion. Just when he was about to ask, a woman suddenly appeared in his field of vision. She was holding a thick pole in her hand. Her eyes were red, full of despair and anger, and she rushed straight to Cai, who was standing in the first row. Yingyang raised his voice and roared: "Faint official! Give back my son's life!" The sound was like thunder in the night sky, deafening, echoing in the hearts of everyone present, and pushing the entire chaotic situation to a climax.

Cai Yingyang was horrified by the sudden turn of events. Before he could make any reaction, he saw a black shadow suddenly coming, and in the blink of an eye the pole hit his face like a gust of wind. He was in agony, wailing repeatedly, with fear and confusion written all over his face, and asked in a hoarse voice: "Who are you? Come quickly and take down this evil woman!" However, Lin Xiaofeng had already planned it and did not arrange for anyone to do so. Help Cai Yingyang.

Although Cai Yingyang was full of anger and unwillingness, his physical strength had been exhausted due to the torture he suffered for days. He tried his best to seize the pole that almost killed him, but in the end he could not completely subdue the crazy woman. The two of them were stagnant in the water, each fighting against the other, and the air was filled with a tense and tragic atmosphere.

At this critical moment, the woman decisively abandoned the pole in her hand, and like a wounded female animal pounced on its prey, she instantly pushed Cai Yingyang into the cold and bitter water. She screamed and cried almost crazily. She pinched Cai Yingyang with both hands like iron pliers, and repeatedly shouted sadly: "Give me back my son! A stupid official! You evil official, please give me back my child!" It was filled with endless pain and despair, as if every sentence was a cry torn from the depths of my heart.

Behind Cai Yingyang, similar scenes spread everywhere like beacons being lit. Those people who usually bow their heads and accept everything, became as ferocious as beasts driven by the painful memory of their loved ones dying in the water due to a ruthless rainstorm. The lives of close relatives disappeared in the turbid current in an instant. The severe pain of losing a loved one was like a sharp knife, piercing deeply into the hearts of these ordinary people. Today, Mr. Lin stepped forward to seek justice. They finally found an outlet to vent their grief, anger and hatred.

Cai Yingyang was suffering from the woman's crazy attack at this moment, and his whole body was bruised and bruised. He wanted to resist, but he was powerless and powerless. The eyes of the woman in front of him were filled with endless despair and desolation. Those eyes seemed to be a mirror, reflecting his past indifference and dereliction of duty. Facing such a look, Cai Yingyang couldn't help but become timid. The power he could have used disappeared at this moment, and he was unable to make the slightest resistance.

The woman's cries were loud. She turned the pain in her heart into strength. She used her hands and mouth to strangle Cai Yingyang hard, and screamed through gritted teeth, as if she wanted to pour all her resentment on the official who was unable to fight back. Cai Yingyang fell into unprecedented difficulties. He could only endure it all silently, letting the physical pain and mental torture swallow him up. His painful expression was like a painting that profoundly depicts the suffering of the people at the bottom and the sins of the bureaucratic class. The intertwined pictures are vividly displayed in front of the world, making everyone moved.

Emperor Jingjiang was dumbfounded and hesitated to speak, but Lin Xiaofeng took the lead and spoke like a knife, penetrating directly into people's hearts: "Your Majesty, standing in the midst of the floods and devastation, the suffering people of Li have either lost their relatives or suffered unreasonable disasters. , Wei Chen specially invited them here. These people are all innocent people affected by the disaster in Jin Linfang and its surrounding areas." Upon hearing this, Emperor Jingjiang couldn't help but let out a long and heavy sigh: "It turns out they are all Jin Lin. People in Fangfang! You brought them here, what should you do next?" Lin Xiaofeng looked solemn and replied: "Your Majesty, I have sent people to help them find their lost family members. If they haven't returned home by now, I'm afraid the odds are against them. Therefore, I have donated the remaining five hundred and eighty taels of silver as compensation, hoping that this money can help them at least make a living after losing their family's labor force, and will not fall into despair." There was deep compassion and helplessness in his words, as if every word carried the expectations and sorrow of those suffering people. In the night, Emperor Jingjiang's face looked more serious under the firelight. His eyes moved from Lin Xiaofeng to the group of ragged victims with miserable faces. The worry and grief in his heart were indescribable. Lin Xiaofeng was quietly waiting for His Majesty's ruling. He knew that this was not only a matter of the court's face, but also a test of the well-being of the people in the world.

When Emperor Jingjiang heard this, his expression perked up, he put his hand on the dragon case and praised: "Wonderful! Lin Aiqing, I really saw you right!" However, although the two people on the carriage were praising each other, they didn't know what the carriage was. The next scene is out of control. While the emperor's words of approval lingered, the chaos in the square was like a wild horse running wild. Driven by hatred, the people became more ferocious and their strength seemed to have suddenly doubled. In contrast, those who were usually full of knowledge and elegance The self-sufficient bachelors are not powerless to fight against this surging crowd, but in fact their physical strength has been exhausted and it is difficult to fight again.

Among the crowd, a woman was able to withstand the violent impact with her perseverance and unyielding will, while the men around her were knocked over in the turbid water one after another by fists. Their figures struggled and undulated on the water, which made people feel shocked. People are frustrated. Faced with such a tragic scene, the bystanders, instead of coming forward to help, turned pale and stayed away for fear of being involved. In an instant, dozens of irrational people worked together to push more than a hundred people who were kneeling to beg for mercy to the ground one by one. The scene was a mess.

Emperor Jingjiang was condescending and witnessed all this. He couldn't help but feel extremely disappointed. His eyes flashed with complex emotions of mourning his misfortune and being angry at him. He deeply realized that many of the ministers around him were unable to take on important responsibilities in critical moments. They were like empty wine bags and rice bags, without any ambition or actual achievements. This scene undoubtedly made the monarch deeply question the ability and courage of the ministers in the court.

In that chaotic scene, Cai Yingyang was particularly miserable. Originally, the woman only pinched his arm, but now it has gradually spread to his shoulders. His body was shaking violently, and his face was twisted with a painful expression, like a battered stone statue. The scene in front of him was out of control. Seeing this, Lin Xiaofeng took a deep breath and immediately turned to Emperor Jingjiang. With determination and perseverance on his face, he begged: "Your Majesty, please allow me to handle this matter. Let Weichen make a brief statement." ." Upon seeing this, Emperor Jingjiang glanced at the bruised scholars with complicated eyes, and finally nodded in agreement.

When Lin Xiaofeng saw this, he immediately straightened his back and shouted like a bell to stop the chaotic crowd: "Everyone, listen to the order! Stop immediately! Send people to take the people away from here!" This voice was like thunder, echoing in the night sky, and instantly Breaking the deadlock in the melee. When the guards heard the sound, they got off the stage one after another, intervened as quickly as possible, and forcibly pulled away the angry and almost crazy people.

The bachelors seemed to be shocked at this moment. They endured the pain and stopped struggling. They silently returned to their original positions and continued to kneel down. Everyone's face was full of confusion and confusion, as if they had not yet woken up from the turmoil just now. Their knees were soaked in sewage, their bodies were shaky, but they still held on, letting the pain erode their bones, and their hearts were filled with fear and uneasiness about the unknown fate. Lin Xiaofeng, on the other hand, stared at all this quietly. He knew that this scene was just the prelude before a bigger storm. Everything that followed required him to use wisdom and courage to resolve this crisis.

Lin Xiaofeng straightened his back and stood on a high place. His voice was loud and firm, like thunder piercing the dull air: "I understand that you have a lot of dissatisfaction and contempt for me, Lin Xiaofeng, and regard me as a despicable person! However, have you ever thought? But why are the people who committed violence against you so angry? Let me tell you: they are all poor people who lost their loved ones in that ruthless rainstorm, and their lives are still uncertain, and the culprit behind this is Li Yihao! On weekdays, you are dressed in rags and don't have enough to eat, but because of a rain, you fell into the abyss of life. When they were searching for their missing relatives in the wind and rain day and night, were you sitting at home enjoying delicacies on a jade plate, holding your beautiful wife in your arms? Concubine, you are living a comfortable life? You keep saying that you love your people like your own children, but the result is this! So, whose flesh and blood compatriots, whose husbands, and whose fathers are you still treating these disaster-stricken people? Do you think Li Yihao has made outstanding achievements in governing Jin Linfang?"

His words were resounding, and every word was like a sharp awl, piercing deeply into the hearts of everyone present. The surrounding atmosphere was so solemn that it seemed like it could drip water. Emperor Jingjiang and the bachelors were speechless. They could only hear Lin Xiaofeng's voice echoing in the air, like a sad and passionate lament, telling the suffering of the people at the bottom and the suffering of the upper class. Failure of rulers.

Lin Xiaofeng's gaze swept across the crowd and saw that they looked ashamed, with a hint of confusion and guilt in their eyes. He continued: "As court officials, we should always remember that behind every living life there is the hope and sustenance of a family, and every unfortunate family is our responsibility. If we don't even have the most basic If we cannot understand the suffering of the world, how can we talk about governing the country? Today's events should be an opportunity for us to be vigilant and self-reflective, rather than a reason for criticizing each other." As he spoke, the scene fell into a heavy and thoughtful silence. .

After Lin Xiaofeng finished speaking, he calmly turned his gaze to Emperor Jingjiang and saw that his face was as calm as a flat lake, calm and calm. After that solemn and silent moment, Lin Xiaofeng calmly pulled out a dossier from his waist, with a kind of determination and heaviness in his movements, as if he was holding not only paper, but also something related to the life and death of countless people. Balance. He opened the file suddenly, his voice was passionate and firm, and he announced like a bell: "Jin Linfang was hit by heavy rain, causing a tragedy! According to records, a total of 24 innocent people died in this disaster, and 48 people died. The whereabouts are still unknown. Seventy-nine houses collapsed instantly! What is even more distressing is that more than a hundred households lost their only belongings in the floods. This all happened when Li Yihao was still alive, facing strong winds for three days and nights! During the heavy rain, he actually did nothing. Instead, he sent manpower to rescue the wealthy gentry families who already had many servants. Such a move was extremely wasteful and ridiculous!

What's even worse is that when Li Yihao decides the case, he favors scholars and treats ordinary people as nothing. There was a judge named Zhou in the community who beat ordinary people. The people had no choice but to appeal, but he was severely punished by the top ten boards. The case was hastily closed by Li Yihao, and he was dismissed with just one sentence: "False accusation". This approach is simply ridiculous. , but it makes people sad and angry! "Lin Xiaofeng's loud words echoed throughout the square, hitting people's hearts directly. Every word was like a sharp knife, piercing the hypocrisy and injustice in the darkness, making everyone present feel trembling, and pictures of fullness appeared before their eyes. Pictures of the lives of ordinary people suffering and being bullied.

Lin Xiaofeng held tightly the stack of files filled with the sufferings of the people in her hands, and her indignation surged like a tide. If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes and heard it, it would be almost impossible to believe that the evil deeds in Yangqu County actually existed. He secretly thought: How can Li Yihao be compared with us? After a eloquent speech, he asked in a sharp tone: "Under such circumstances, what excuse do you have?" As soon as he finished speaking, the people who were watching fell to their knees on the ground and started talking. Calling "Mr. Lin", they had never seen an official speak out for them like this. Thinking of their missing relatives at this moment, grief arose spontaneously, and there was a sound of sobbing in the crowd.

After Cai Yingyang and others heard about Li Yihao's misdeeds and heard the cries of the people, they couldn't help but swallow a bitter taste in their throats, lowered their heads and remained speechless. Regret filled their hearts like a thick fog. Originally, he only wanted to keep his name clear, but now he had to swallow this bitter pill, and instead he gained a bad reputation. Seeing that no one dared to refute, Lin Xiaofeng breathed a sigh of relief. Everything was progressing step by step as planned. He adjusted his emotions in time, a look of sadness appeared on his face, and his words became more and more passionate:
"Li Yihao, Mr. Li, are you what you call the pillar of the country? Your Majesty has gone through untold hardships to build the foundation of the country, and the capital city can still be in such chaos. How painful is your Majesty's heart! You guys. Have you ever thought about it? Li Yihao is ashamed of his trust in the country, his ancestors' legacy, and even more so, the gods of heaven and earth! But are you, those of you who appear to be so glamorous and standing on the dry shore, really so innocent? You know, some people here even regard Li Yihao as a role model! I advise you to go deep into your heart, examine your own conscience, dry out the dirt, and wash it off! The worry lies not in the border fortresses, but in the temples. Every time the imperial court is ruined, the country will collapse! I hope you will think carefully and never let the justice of your family and country be ruined!"

After finishing speaking, Lin Xiaofeng stood with his hands behind his back. His awe-inspiring righteousness was like a towering mountain, standing in front of people's eyes. His momentum was extraordinary and awe-inspiring.

Sure enough, after hearing this, Emperor Jingjiang's majestic tiger eyes flashed with crystal tears, as if the suffering of the people touched the compassion deep in his heart. He walked forward excitedly, and slapped Lin Xiaofeng's solid shoulders with his thick and powerful palms. His words were full of emotion and determination: "What Lin Aiqing said touched my heart deeply. Every word is like a drum in the evening and a bell in the morning, deafening and enlightening. It is really true." It makes sense!”

Facing the emperor's affirmation, Lin Xiaofeng's face became even more sad. His face was full of concern for the people's plight and his determination to stick to his duties. His lips were tightly closed, as if he was suppressing the surging emotions in his chest. He responded in a low and firm voice: "Your Majesty, what I said was just to fulfill the duty of a minister to speak out. Adhering to the principle of loyalty and forgiveness is actually the most basic requirement for a minister. I dare not take credit."

When Emperor Jingjiang heard this, he couldn't help but let out a long sigh, which contained endless expectations and helplessness: "If all the ministers of our Jing Dynasty can be as sincere and courageous as Lin Aiqing, dedicated to the country and the people, why worry about our country?" Can Jingjiang and Mountains prosper and live in peace and prosperity?" His words showed high praise for Lin Xiaofeng's character.

After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng bowed his head more humbly and replied: "Your Majesty is overly complimentary. I am just lucky enough to be under a wise king, and I am able to exert my meager strength and soar into the sky like a fish in water or a bird spreading its wings. I cannot afford this responsibility." Such high praise is just a desire to be loyal and upright, and imitate the great and ambitious Kunpeng who can fly across the ocean." After saying that, he quickly thanked him, with an expression on his face that was both frightened and full of perseverance, just like a man. The image of a scholar-official who is unswervingly loyal to the country and the people. The group of bachelors soaked in sewage, listening to Lin Xiaofeng and Emperor Jingjiang on the carriage praising each other, could not help but feel a sense of sadness in their hearts. They pride themselves on being honest and upright people, but now they seem to be usurped by those who are good at flattering and flattering people. Having lost the moral high ground, this feeling of defeat is like a resounding slap in the face, making them lose face and desolate deep in their hearts. In the crowd, people kept asking with frustration and confusion: "Are we going to continue to kneel like this?"

When Cai Yingyang heard this discussion, his heart was as sharp as a knife, and he finally couldn't help but stand up. He argued passionately: "Your Majesty, Li Yihao has committed serious crimes, but in the face of natural and man-made disasters, who can survive alone? Jin Lin The farm is located in a low-lying area and the public security situation is poor. It is unfair to kill Li Yihao based on this alone! I refuse to accept this sentence!" As soon as this statement came out, Emperor Jingjiang's face turned livid and he shouted angrily: "Shut up. ! The evidence is solid, but you still dare to make excuses!"

Just when Emperor Jingjiang was about to have an attack, Lin Xiaofeng interrupted in time with a steady and powerful voice: "Your Majesty, you might as well let them go to Beilangfang. I have made appropriate arrangements in advance." After hearing this, Emperor Jingjiang glanced appreciatively. Lin Xiaofeng secretly admired his witty and convincing manners. In comparison, the princes and princes around him seemed increasingly mediocre and incompetent.

At this moment, the sun shines on the water through the clouds, reflecting a strange picture: on one side are the muddy and tired bachelors who still stand firm, on the other side is the high-ranking Emperor Jingjiang, and on the other side is strategizing. , Lin Xiaofeng shows wisdom in every gesture. This battle about humanity, power and justice is quietly taking place under the filthy water, and the fate of each character is quietly changing at this moment, whether it is tragic, struggling, compromising, or firm, just like a magnificent movie. long history.

Emperor Jingjiang's anger was like an undercurrent, accumulating in his heart and unable to calm down. He glared angrily at Wang Jingwen beside him. However, Wang Jingwen was unaware of this and looked confused and at a loss. Emperor Jingjiang's heart was filled with anger, and he said the final word: "That's it! Let's set off for North Langfang immediately!" Following this order, the carriage turned around and galloped towards the unknown front.

Lin Xiaofeng was not in a hurry to follow, but chose to return to his carriage. At this moment, the bachelors who were soaked in the sewage lowered their heads, pain and humiliation intertwined on their faces, and Lin Xiaofeng spoke again, with a challenge and confidence in his words: "Don't you want to see the prince for yourself? What's going on with the city under my administration? You can go and see what's going on. If you find any flaws, I'm willing to bear all the responsibilities!" As soon as these words came out, everyone's knees felt unbearable, but they couldn't help but feel this. The words aroused ripples in their hearts. Faced with such a challenge, some people began to waver and hesitate.

However, when they turned their attention to the leader Cai Yingyang, they saw that he was still kneeling with his head down, as indestructible as a rock. No one dared to get up and leave this swampy land full of humiliation and hardship. The air froze instantly, and every subtle movement and every change in eyes were amplified in this boundless silence. Only the sound of sewage slapping on the ground became the only background note in this awkward and tense moment.

Lin Xiaofeng's face was calm, and he spoke at a moderate speed but forcefully urged: "Master Cai, please get up." Cai Yingyang felt as if he was being stung when he heard this. He struggled to get up from the water and looked up at Lin Xiaofeng. Sparks of anger and reluctance flashed in his eyes, and a sarcastic smile appeared at the corner of his mouth: "Master Lin really has a bright tongue. Now that your Majesty treats your words like a god, I am completely defeated in this game."

Lin Xiaofeng was not angry at Cai Yingyang's sarcasm. Instead, he sneered calmly and responded in a deep and slightly helpless tone: "The act of benevolent government is like treating an illness and saving lives. Although good medicine is bitter, it can cure the illness; loyal advice is often unpleasant to the ears." , but it is beneficial to people's spiritual practice. I am really committed to promoting benevolent government and solving practical problems, but you scholars only talk about ideals and shout loud slogans, but in fact you have little action and little achievement in governing the country. Can it be accomplished with just words?”

He looked around at the muddy and exhausted bachelors, and continued: "My words may not be pleasant to listen to, but they are spoken from the bottom of my heart. You can decide for yourself where to stay next. If you are willing to go to North Langfang to find out, Just get up and move forward; if you still insist on staying put, continue to kneel, but I will send someone to watch here to avoid unnecessary confusion. I just kindly remind you that staying in a stalemate for a long time is not good for the body. , moving your muscles and bones can at least relieve some fatigue. "

After Lin Xiaofeng finished speaking, he stepped into the carriage calmly. The wheels were rolling and the horses' hooves were beating fast. In an instant, the carriage had galloped away, leaving behind a trail of dust and smoke. The bachelors who were kneeling in the water behind them were furious and cursed one after another. However, the curses gradually dissipated in the wind. Only the contradictions and confusions in their hearts lingered, which seemed to reflect the reality and the contradiction between the intellectuals of that era. The ideal silhouette struggling between the cracks.

After some inner struggle, Cai Yingyang finally mustered up the courage, gritted his teeth, and stood up from the water tremblingly. His body was like a dead wood that had been burned by the fire. Every muscle and every bone was screaming in pain, especially his knees. From kneeling in the cold and hard water for a long time, it seemed as if there were countless tiny needle points. It stung him, and he couldn't help but worry that such torture might leave him with lifelong illnesses.

Behind him, those bachelors who had also endured a day and a night of suffering also struggled to get up. They all looked pale and silently rubbed each other's swollen and sore knees. Every movement was filled with pain and helplessness that could not be concealed. Cai Yingyang turned around, with anger and unwillingness burning in his eyes, and shouted sternly: "Let's go! Let's go to Beilangfang to see what kind of virtues and abilities Lin Xiaofeng has. If we allow this person to continue to be arrogant and domineering, what will happen to us?" Cun, where is the dignity?”

When everyone heard this, a bitter smile flashed across their faces. They knew very well that their face had been lost at this moment, and there was nothing left to save. Tang Tiangu was worried and asked with a trembling voice: "If... if Lin Xiaofeng really manages Beilangfang in an orderly manner, what should we do?" Cai Yingyang was even more indignant when he heard this and refuted: "What is good governance! The capital city is always hit by heavy rains every one or two years. This is a natural and man-made disaster. How can we just say it will be solved? Is it possible that Lin Xiaofeng is also good at witchcraft? However, His Majesty did go to Beilangfang in person, and Lin Xiaofeng still showed a confident look, but behind this... alas!" Before he finished speaking, his words revealed deep worries and doubts, as if indicating that a bigger storm was coming.

Cai Yingyang's face was livid, his eyes shone with perseverance and determination. He spat angrily, his voice as sharp as a knife: "Bah! Lin Xiaofeng and other young people are just good at superficial skills and pretentiousness. You are all the same. How can a man of extraordinary intelligence be deceived by his trivial skills? I think he is a villain and forgets his own truth. The purpose of our trip today is to expose his hypocrisy and make the truth known to the world!" The scholars around him! In the midst of exhaustion and despair, hearing Cai Ying's loud words seemed to see a glimmer of hope. Although they were unable to shout slogans, they still used their last strength to respond: "I am willing to go with Mr. Cai." North Langfang, reveal Lin Xiaofeng’s true face.”

At this moment, Cai Yingyang stood as tall as a mountain. He straightened his back and scanned the crumbling colleagues around him with bright eyes. He secretly made up his mind: No matter how difficult and dangerous the road ahead is, he must persevere to the end. For the sake of justice in his heart and the well-being of the people, he vowed to fight this battle to the end. And those bachelors, although exhausted physically and mentally, still firmly chose to follow Cai Yingyang's footsteps. Their eyes revealed their desire for the truth and their insistence on fairness and justice.

However, just as everyone endured exhaustion and hunger, struggling to get up and prepare to hire a carriage to go to North Langfang, a sudden change plunged them into greater chaos. One by one, the bachelors touched their waists, cuffs, or the places where their belongings were originally hidden in their arms, only to find that the money bags they originally carried were empty. The feeling of loss and panic poured from the top of their heads to the soles of their feet like ice water.

"Where's my money?!" One of the first people yelled, his face instantly turned as pale as paper, his hands were groping randomly on his body, and his anxious look seemed to have taken away not only the gold and silver, but also the money he relied on. With hope of survival.

Immediately afterwards, another person exclaimed: "Oh! My silver is also gone! I took ten taels of silver with me when I went out, and I just spent five taels. Where did the remaining five taels go?" With incredible pain and despair.

"My money is gone!" The laments spread like ripples, and everyone's face was filled with shock and anger. When Cai Yingyang witnessed this scene, tears almost came out of his eyes. He asked loudly and sadly: "Is it all lost? Is it really all lost?"

Some people in the crowd gritted their teeth and expressed their hatred: "Lost! Lost them all! There must be thieves among those unscrupulous people! It's so abominable!" After hearing this, another person became furious and pointed the finger at the fallen Li Yihao, scolding: "That good-for-nothing Li Yihao deserves to die! The public security in Jin Linfang is so bad, and he is receiving salary from the imperial court in vain. It's like raising a moth in vain!"

Faced with the predicament at hand, someone raised a question: "Then shall we go to Beilangfang?" Another bachelor was unwilling and responded resolutely: "Go! Now that the matter has come to this, what else can we do? We can't just sit back and wait for death!" Despite the setbacks, in order to save their face and regain their dignity, they could only bite the bullet and move on, hoping to find a turning point in Beilangfang, which is governed by Lin Xiaofeng.

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In the bustling city of North Langfang, Lin Xiaofeng was like an old fox who was well versed in the world and cunning. He used his skills early and sent his confidant Li Sisi to quietly deliver a secret to Yang Laoba. Confidential letter. As soon as this letter carrying power and will appeared, it set off a storm of change as fast as lightning and as thin as a sudden rain in the world like thunder.

In an instant, all parts of the city were occupied by emergency announcements. The order was almost harsh, requiring all the people to clean the streets under their jurisdiction to be spotless, as if every bluestone slab should reflect the blue of the clear sky. , every winding alley exudes a tranquil and orderly atmosphere.

If a foreigner violates the rules in the slightest, he will be deported without mercy immediately. Once someone dares to challenge these iron rules, they will pay a heavy price, and may have to work hard to sift sand under the scorching sun to show their respect for the rules. awe and a warning to violators.

In this city, even among the green curtains of brothels, those ostentatious, frivolous and provocative behaviors in the past have become rare and taboo, and any proactive tactics to attract customers are regarded as treason. Instead, there was a scene of literati in the teahouse talking loudly about poetry and songs. They held folding fans, their eyes were as deep as pool water, and their manners all revealed the elegance and talent of a scholarly family.

Merchant shops are even more cautious and respectful when facing distinguished guests. Regardless of the size of the shop, they must be treated with courtesy. Every detail shows the pious compliance and rigorous practice of Confucian etiquette. As for children's education, there has also been an unprecedented upsurge of attention. Whether they are children from wealthy families or poor families, they must learn dignified manners and humble language. The laughter and curses in the streets of the past have gradually faded away and been replaced by The sound of reading and gentle conversation echoed throughout.

As a sharp sword in Lin Xiaofeng's hand, the environmental protection team is large and well-disciplined. Although it is located in North Langfang rather than Yangqu County, Lin Xiaofeng has his own set of management strategies that he is familiar with. He is like a master in a chess game. The layout of each chess piece is exquisite. There are thousands of ravines in his chest, and his movements are full of calmness and confidence. Under this careful management, Beilangfang is like a slowly unfolding new picture, with order and clear etiquette. It not only shows the beauty of social harmony, but also reveals Lin Xiaofeng's outstanding wisdom and methods of governing the world.

Time passes quietly like fine sand in an hourglass, and things change rapidly like a shuttle. After a long wait, the bachelors finally appeared in people's sight with difficulty and slowness, dragging extremely tired steps. Their faces are as pale as paper, and every step they take seems to be a heavy burden on their hearts. They are unable to take care of themselves, let alone travel long distances. At such a difficult time, a wise man in the crowd suddenly had an idea and hurried home to get a few taels of silver, hired a spacious carriage, and carried this group of depressed souls on an unknown journey.

In the carriage, a low and depressing atmosphere was like a dark cloud. The object of everyone's whispered curses was either Li Yihao, Lin Xiaofeng, or the injustice and entanglements in this world, making it difficult to distinguish the source of the anger. The carriage bumped forward, as if every particle of dust was telling endless dissatisfaction and confusion. They rolled and jumped in the air, like sad notes, playing the tragic song of this journey.

After a long period of suffering and physical and mental training, the bachelors finally set foot on the border of Beilangfang. As soon as they got off the bus, the sight in front of them made them jaw-dropping and astonished. Although the streets are not as crowded as those in bustling cities, they are still orderly and the crowds move through them at just the right time. However, when looking at the Jin Linfang area, apart from the people Lin Xiaofeng deliberately summoned, it was hard to find an ordinary citizen. The road paved with stone slabs is as clean as water. Even where water occasionally accumulates, it is quickly guided away by the cleverly designed drainage system, without causing any trouble to pedestrians.

Faced with such an unusual situation, everyone looked at each other in confusion. One of the slightly anxious bachelors asked Master Cai Yingyang, who was known for his thoughtfulness: "Master Cai, how should we deal with this abnormal scene before us?" Hearing this, Cai Yingyang gritted his teeth. , with an expression of anger and determination on his face, he responded in a deep voice, every word seemed to be of great power: "The key is to delve into the education and security measures here. There is no accumulation of water on the road, it is obviously Lin Xiaofeng's fault A huge amount of money has been spent to renovate the water conservancy facilities. Everyone, please follow me to carefully observe the management situation here. We will work separately to explore every corner of North Langfang, and we must dig out the true face hidden under this calm appearance. "

Although they were exhausted physically and mentally, the scholars suppressed their heavy eyelids and weak limbs, and followed Cai Yingyang's thoughtful instructions, integrating into the streets and alleys of North Langfang like scattered chess pieces. With a slightly staggering pace, they peered into every corner where secrets might be hidden: in the alleys that were so quiet that one could almost hear the passing of time, in the courtyards that were swept spotlessly and exuding a faint smoky atmosphere, and even They stopped and looked at the places that seemed abandoned but contained ingenuity with sharp eyes, trying to peel off the trivial details and interpret how Lin Xiaofeng managed Beilangfang with an iron fist and tenderness, making it orderly. The folk customs are simple and honest, which adds a bit of elusive mystery.

During this journey of exploration, Cai Yingyang was walking alone on the broad street. The sound of scholars reciting in teahouses and restaurants seemed to have turned into an invisible hammer, hitting the ground one after another. Deep in his heart, the endless despair of reality was struck even more painfully. At this moment, every bachelor is haunted by complex emotional entanglements. They no longer comfort themselves or hold on to false expectations. Instead, they face the cruel reality and accept the baptism of frustration.

As a result, in every intersection of the city, the bachelors acted independently, like a group of stubborn detectives, not letting go of any clues. They searched in the dark gaps where the sun couldn't reach, and amid the bustle of flowers and brocades. Staring at the market, stopping among the potholes on the old stone roads, and listening at the windows of ordinary people's homes, we share a vision in our hearts - hoping to find something in an inconspicuous place that can overturn the status quo and turn the tide. key clues.

In a corner of the street, a small official with a sword was walking slowly through the market. His figure was like a strong and powerful ink painting, his straight spine was like a tall and straight green pine, and his calm and calm demeanor seemed to be no different from the ordinary people around him. To. What's amazing is that when this clerk walked into the noisy vegetable market and walked directly in front of the vendors, the people around him not only showed no fear at all, but started haggling fiercely with him, as if they were facing Not a blade of authority, but an ordinary neighbor.

An even more unexpected scene followed: the clerk's eyes fell on a discarded vegetable leaf on the ground. He did not turn a blind eye, but took the initiative to bend down and carefully pick it up. This move was like a breeze. It flashed across Cai Yingyang's mind, leaving him dumbfounded and deeply shocked. Those actions that he once thought were insignificant now took on a whole new meaning before his eyes. (End of chapter)