Royal Gold Medal County Magistrate

"Look at the silver here. Have you ever seen such a scene?"

"Never seen it," the crowd answered softly.

"Heh heh, not only have you not seen it, but even this official has never seen it! The Lu family is just a lowly merchant family. What virtue or ability do they possess to earn so much wealth? It's clear that this is the people's hard-earned money!"

"You've been guarding the Lu family here for five days. Even if you successfully rescue the Lu family, will the Lu family give you an extra tael of silver?"

"This official can give you the answer now: no!"

"Why not? Because they look down on you! In the Lu family's eyes, you're just dogs doing things for them!"

"What do they take you for? They summon you when they need you, and discard you when they don't. Aren't they treating you like worn-out shoes!"

"But don't forget, you are soldiers! They are lowly merchants!"

Fang Zheng Yi's face was filled with grief: "This official despises these merchants the most. They don't engage in production, they're idle, and they only know how to reap the benefits without sowing!"

"To be honest, my father was also a soldier. Since I was young, he always told me to join the army. Although I went down the wrong path and became a civil official, this official is psychologically on your side!"

Fang Zheng Yi had already done this routine many times. Although there were some slight changes, the essence remained the same!

First, establish a target, then provoke confrontation, and finally, mix in with them!

Obviously, it worked again this time. After all, there was a pile of gold and silver jewelry behind him, coupled with the hatred of the rich, the effect was remarkable!

Bai Rui, who was guarding the secret room door, looked at Fang Zheng Yi with a blank expression.

He remembered clearly that when Fang Zheng Yi tied him up and dragged him into the group, he said that his ancestors were thieves!

Master is extraordinary... the family composition is really complex....

Yu Hai's pupils were already shaking.

What nonsense is Fang Zheng Yi spouting?

Isn't he trying to save people?

Looking at the current situation, he wants to brand the Lu family as thieves and swallow this silver vault!

Looking at the brothers on the left and right, their faces were filled with indignation and excitement.

Yu Hai couldn't help but warn: "Lord Fang! We are here to save the Lu family. This is the duty of the government!"

Fang Zheng Yi glanced at him, his face displeased.

Twice, you brat has ruined my plans twice. You were also secretly looking for things before. You won't have a good time later!

Ignoring his words, Fang Zheng Yi turned his back and placed his hand on the gold bricks, slowly saying:

"Every day, you go to the yamen at si shi (9-11 am) to sign in, and you only earn a tael or a few qian each month."

"You save money and try your luck with gambling, dreaming of getting rich overnight. You simply don't know how the real rich people make money!"

"Doing business doesn't rely on hard work, but on connections, on deception! I dare say that ninety percent of the gold and silver here is ill-gotten wealth!"

"Brothers have worked hard for half their lives, but can only get a little life-risking money. Your lives are even worse than the Lu family's servants, but the silver here should have been a part of yours!"

"This official is new here and doesn't have anything good to give everyone. Today, you can take as much gold and silver from here as you can. What you take is yours! I'll take responsibility if anything happens. Everyone present can testify!"

Everyone began to breathe heavily, their faces red and necks thick as they looked at the gold, silver, and jewels behind Fang Zheng Yi.

His promise was like the devil's temptation! Extremely tempting and reasonable!

The Lu family's being unkind and unrighteous wasn't just a matter of a day or two. Many people here work in the yamen and know it very well!

Taking a little is considered accumulating virtue for the Lu family!

Besides... how could I not take over a hundred catties of gold! That would really be getting rich overnight, and the whole family wouldn't have to worry!

Yu Hai was already panicked, never expecting this situation to occur.

Fang Zheng Yi had only spoken halfway, and he had already quietly moved behind the crowd, preparing to slip away.

However, he was stopped by several people as soon as he reached the door.

Bai Rui said lightly: "You can't leave. Our lord hasn't finished speaking yet, and you want to leave. That's too rude."

"I... I remember I need to report to Lord Wang. Brothers, please do me a favor!"

"Go back. Don't make me say it a second time." As he spoke, Bai Rui and several other brothers pulled out half of their swords.

Yu Hai broke out in a cold sweat and turned back to the crowd.

Seeing this scene, the crowd couldn't help but become vigilant, looking at Fang Zheng Yi suspiciously.

Their excited mood was also dispersed a lot.

Fang Zheng Yi looked at Yu Hai with cold eyes.

"What the hell are you talking about? We brothers have been guarding the courtyard for a few days? Saving his whole family's life, is taking a few hundred taels of gold too much! From beginning to end, has the Lu family ever thought of giving you an extra penny! I'm helping you fight for your interests now, and you dare to question this official's identity. Has your brain moved to your ass? Damn!"

Then, he took a gold brick from behind and threw it in front of everyone: "Let me tell you the truth, this official is ordered by the Emperor to investigate salt merchants! Now that the witnesses and evidence are all here, there's nothing to worry about. If anyone wants to see the imperial decree, feel free to come to me!"

"Whether you want this gold or not is entirely voluntary!"

Many people were tempted, but they hesitated because Yu Hai was still being pinned against the wall.

Fang Zheng Yi wasn't in a hurry either, and continued to lure them: "In life, choices are always greater than hard work!"

"This world laughs at the poor but not at prostitutes. Being one step ahead of others won't be looked down upon, but slowing down will lead to being bullied."

"From now on, I'll give you an incense stick's worth of time. Once the time is up, if you miss this village, there won't be this shop!"

After speaking, he winked at Bai Rui.

Bai Rui understood and nudged the brother next to him, who strode directly to the vicinity of the gold bricks.

He desperately stuffed gold bricks into his arms, and occasionally picked up two strings of jewelry from the ground and hung them around his neck.

Watching him frantically hug the gold, the eyes of the others suddenly turned red!

The second... the third... the fourth... one after another, they began to swarm forward!

Greed, desire, comparison, coupled with conformity, the frenzied atmosphere was once again pushed to a new peak!

Fang Zheng Yi stood aside with a smile, watching them madly snatch the gold, silver, and jewelry.

After watching for a while, he felt bored.

There was too much gold, silver, and treasure here, and it was a bit numbing to watch.

He wasn't very short of money now. How to spend money efficiently was the most important question... After all, he was no longer the small county magistrate he used to be. He had to consider more people and problems, and he had greater responsibilities.

Yu Hai was still being pressed tightly against the wall. Fang Zheng Yi walked to his side, reached into his arms, and pulled out a thick ledger.

"Heh... Sure enough, Wang Qian sent you to keep an eye on me. If you don't do anything wrong, you won't be afraid of ghosts knocking on your door."

"Wang Qian... isn't afraid that there are incriminating evidences against him in this ledger, and wants to get rid of me, right?"

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I just realized now that what Lao Fang said are all villain's words ( ノ へ ~ 、 )