Linze City.

"Huhuhu..."

Footsteps sounded one after another, and a group of people rushed out from the prefect's mansion.

These are the police officers of the Taishou Mansion, led by the Chief Catcher Wang Qian.

Wang Qian was originally the chief catcher of Funing County. Because he had done well last time, Luo Xingchen discussed with the prefect Chu Xiquan to promote him and bring him to Linze City.

To be the chief catcher here is to be the chief catcher of a county, which is different from that of a county in Funing County.

Wang Qian had already pulled out his waist knife.

He is wearing an official uniform and an official hat, holding a knife in his hand, looking majestic and majestic. His eyes sweep over the people he is looking at. Even if they have not violated the laws of Daqi, their hearts will twitch and they will wonder what they have done.

wrong.

"This is an important place for the imperial government, no unauthorized entry is allowed!"

Wang Qian raised his thick eyebrows and shouted loudly.

His voice was full of energy, and everyone who was making a fuss outside heard it.

"Brother Wei, do we still want to move forward?"

A timid squire was a little worried, so he grabbed Wei Donglai's sleeve and whispered.

"Didn't we already press our fingerprints a long time ago? This time, everyone will be prosperous, and everyone will suffer losses."

"Besides, I'm not afraid, so what are you afraid of?"

No matter how hard Wei Dong comes, he is willing to let him go.

If he lets the people he finally gathered together go away, wouldn't his efforts be in vain?

The squire trembled, his lips trembled, and there was a trace of fear in his eyes as he said, "But that person is Wang Qian. Wang Qian is famous for being unkind and not giving face to anyone."

"What about Wang Qian? I have a great reputation and have never violated the laws of Daqi. How dare he arrest people casually?"

"Everyone has a certain degree of fame, and there are also small officials who have donated, and they are also prestigious. Wang Qian is just a policeman. How could he not act in accordance with the laws of Daqi?"

Wei Donglai waved his sleeves and raised his head, Ling Ran was not afraid.

"Don't worry about this or that. When we get here, there is no way out. It's better to work hard and submit the petition in one go."

Wei Donglai's confident look really infected many people and made those who wanted to retreat regain their courage.

"Petition, please make the decision for us, sir."

"The imperial court must not compete with the people for profit."

"The people are suffering, it's unspeakable!"

"The great master will be merciful and give us a way to survive."

"..."

Many squires, under the protection of many servants and guards, shouted and headed to the prefect's mansion.

However, when the people nearby heard what they said, they couldn't help but be stunned.

Do they also call themselves citizens?

Who exactly is the “people”?

Those squires are considered citizens, but those who can’t even afford to eat are still citizens?

I'm afraid I might have been expelled from the country long ago.

"What are you doing? Do you want to rebel?"

Wang Qian shouted loudly.

Then, the detectives behind him drew their knives one by one.

When Wang Qian first came to the Prefect's Mansion, he made a show of force and reorganized the team. The only agents who are still left are all young men with a bloody spirit who are not afraid of being implicated.

As long as Wang Qian gives the order, any country squire can be chopped down without fail.

"Wang Captou, we don't want to rebel. We just want to petition the prefect. This does not violate the laws of Qi."

Wei Donglai sighed secretly and stepped forward.

If he doesn't take action, the others will retreat.

These country squires and landowners are indeed not the type to do big things. When encountering a little bit of trouble, they don't want to face the difficulties, but think about retreating.

But now the arrow is on the string and must be fired.

How could he let these people who had already come forward shrink back again?

"Yes, it does not violate the laws of Daqi, but it is inappropriate to gather people to make noise and disrupt order."

"If you want to petition, send three or five representatives to follow me into the mansion. The rest will disperse."

Wang Qian said coldly.

He always acts according to the rules and will not do anything beyond common sense.

"Just a few of us, the rest should go back and wait for news."

Wei Donglai turned around and faced everyone.

"Brother Wei, take care."

The rest of the squires were eager to go back as soon as possible, they were already scared.

The impulse I felt when I set out is gone now.

"Brother Wei, do we really want to go in?"

The squire who stayed behind swallowed and whispered.

"You've already come, can you still leave?"

Wei Donglai raised his eyebrows and said.

"Let's go, don't delay."

He held a tray in one hand.

The petition that had been prepared was placed on the tray.

Wei Donglai took the lead and went inside with four squire and landowners.

The four squire and landlords besides him were all representatives from various places. Their families had big businesses and higher status. At the same time, they were the direct victims of this new policy of the imperial court and suffered more losses.

For a short distance, they walked as if the wind was rustling and the water was cold.

No one knows what the outcome will be, but they can only choose to fight, otherwise, they will have to wait for death.

They followed Wang Qian into the lobby of the Prefect's Mansion.

There is a plaque with the slogan "The Mirror Hangs High" hanging above the lobby.

The prefect Chu Xiquan was sitting in a high position.

"Meet the Governor of Chu."

The five of them walked in, bowed and bowed.

Among them, the worst ones also have the reputation of being a scholar. When meeting their parents, they don't need to kneel down and can just bow to them.

"What are you waiting for?"

Chu Xiquan did not offer a seat as before, and his expression was obviously indifferent.

This is also a matter of course.

They had already rushed to the door and confronted him. How could they expect Chu Xiquan to give him a smile?

"Master Chu, this is our petition. I hope you can make decisions for the people."

Wei Donglai raised the tray high.

"Send it up." Chu Xiquan said.

The master who was standing aside stepped forward to take the petition and put it on the desk in front of Chu Xiquan.

Chu Xiquan opened the petition and read a few pages casually.

Then, he raised his head and said: "I already know what you are worried about."

"It's just a drop in income. Did you know that the imperial court's overseas shipping will soon be opened to Linze City?"

"I don't know, Mr. Chu, please clarify."

Wei Donglai was a little stunned, this was different from what he had said before.

I had clearly said before that I could capture several people with just one order, but I never mentioned anything about shipping.

"The imperial court is going to strictly control maritime transport. Only those who have obtained a franchise license from the imperial court can transport by sea. Otherwise, it will be regarded as smuggling. Do you understand?"

Chu Xiquan said lightly.

Wei Donglai had cold sweat on his forehead.

The remaining people were even more unbearable. When they heard this, their legs could no longer stand.

You know, their real household income depends on foreign trade, that is, shipping.
Chapter completed!