Linze City.

In the prefect's mansion.

Wei Dong came and waited for the five people. His back was soaked with sweat, and his silk clothes were almost sticky to the flesh.

"Master Chu, what does this mean?"

Only Wei Donglai dared to ask a question.

After all, he was a Jinshi, and he knew the Minister of Works for a while. Although the time was short, his vision and courage were not comparable to those of the other four.

"Mr. Wei, you are highly respected in Linze City, and you were once a court official and a dignified scholar. We must obey the imperial order, but we cannot listen to what is said outside."

Chu Xiquan softened his tone, paused, and then said: "Today, according to the emperor's wishes, you and others will be sent to prison."

"I beg for mercy and say that you are all scholars. You should give scholars some dignity. You cannot punish them without teaching them."

"Your Majesty, the Emperor is wise and has accepted the advice without hesitation, so he decided to give you a chance."

Chu Xiquan took out five documents from the desk.

"This is a shipping franchise license issued by the imperial court. You wait for five people, one for each family. If you are willing to obey the emperor's order, take this license. If you are not willing, then the whole family will be sent to prison. This is not because I refuse to give it.

It’s hard to disobey the emperor’s orders due to human kindness!”

After Chu Xiquan took out the papers, he went to work on his own, handling various documents, and ignored them.

Wei Donglai and several others looked at each other.

Among these people, only Wei Donglai wanted to get the franchise license immediately.

On the one hand, you can make a lot of money with a franchise license, and on the other hand, you can go to jail immediately. How should a normal person choose? Is there any need to ask?

But the rest of them didn't dare to choose right away. They all hesitated.

Because they can't afford to offend the person who contacted them and asked them to come to the prefect's mansion to petition.

Those people are the kings lurking underground. They are professional killers. If they don't obey, the lives of the whole family may be at stake in an instant.

Their fingers were trembling and they were hesitant.

"Master Chu, I want this franchise license."

Wei Donglai coughed twice and stepped forward to take a franchise license in his hand.

He glanced sideways at the others and said meaningfully: "Why don't you wait and take it? Do you still need to think about it?"

The remaining people were embarrassed and did not dare to tell the truth, nor did they dare to fall out with Wei Donglai, nor did they dare to openly confront Governor Chu Xiquan.

They were in an awkward situation and were in a dilemma.

"grown ups."

At this moment, a man from outside strode in with a sword in his hand, bowed his hands and saluted Chu Xiquan.

"Is the matter settled?"

Chu Xiquan raised his eyebrows.

"It's done. According to your instructions, everyone has been arrested. No one will be arrested."

The man was Wang Qian, he said respectfully.

"Very well, put them all in jail."

Chu Xiquan snorted coldly.

"Here!"

Wang Qian walked out quickly.

Not long after, shouting and the sound of whipping came from the door.

Several people in the lobby saw a long queue passing by the door.

The ferocious government servants were waving whips in their hands. Anyone who shouted louder would inevitably be beaten with the whip.

The squires in the lobby were stunned.

Those arrested were all squires who participated in the petition with them.

Chu Xiquan actually arrested all these people regardless of his dignity.

The whipping made them feel frightened.

"Help."

"Save me!"

I glanced outside and saw people in the lobby, all shouting for help.

The screams broke down their psychological defenses in an instant.

"Master Chu, I choose the franchise license."

One of them hurriedly stepped forward to get back the franchise license.

There is no way, he is still afraid of the "Skynet" killer organization, but that is only a matter of the future. If he doesn't obey now, he will be on the road to death. How can he care about so much.

The remaining few people all chose the franchise license.

"Yes, those who understand current affairs are heroes."

Chu Xiquan said calmly: "Your family members, I have invited them all to the Yamen. They will be allowed to live in the Yamen for a while."

The backyard of the Yamen is extremely wide and can accommodate hundreds or more people, not to mention seven or eight people.

"My lord is wise."

Although the children, wives and children were brought into the Yamen, they were equivalent to "hostages".

But not only were they not dissatisfied, but they were grateful to Prefect Chu Xiquan, thinking that he was considerate and meticulous in his work.

Because they offended the "Skynet" killer organization.

If the wife and children stay at home, they are living targets, which is tantamount to death.

It's better to send it to the government office.

The "Skynet" killers still don't have the ability to kill people indiscriminately in the yamen.

"Okay, if you have nothing to do, you can go back. I am busy with official duties, so I won't keep you here."

Chu Xiquan said.

"Sir, I have a request."

Several people looked at each other and then saluted Chu Xiquan together.

"What request? Just say it directly." Chu Xiquan said.

"Master Chu, can the government send someone to take us back?" Several people were a little nervous. They were worried that Chu Xiquan would ask clearly.

But they were worried, so they still wanted to find Governor Chu Xiquan.

"Okay, I will ask Wang Qian to find some good men to escort you back."

What surprised them was that Chu Xiquan made arrangements for them without asking anything.

If given the chance, none of them would want to leave the Prefect's Mansion.

However, they want you to go back and take care of the business at home. There are many things waiting for them to do, so how can you waste time here.

Even if they may face danger, they must go back.

…

Send all these wealthy gentry away.

Luo Xingchen walked out from behind the large screen on the side.

He stayed behind the screen the whole time and listened to them.

"Sir, everything you asked has been done."

Chu Xiquan stood up.

"They won't shed tears until they see the coffin. These people will become honest as soon as they see the whip."

Luo Xingchen raised his eyebrows and said.

These gentlemen and gentlemen are all condescending and pampered, and they will never endure hardship.

So it's normal to kneel down when you see the whip. Do you really want to give them the franchise license? Why not ship it yourself?" Chu Xiquan said.

"Give it, and give it in a big way, so that other wealthy businessmen can see that if you follow the court, you will have meat to eat. If you want your horse to be well-raised, you need to give it top-quality feed.

"Okay, I'll do as you say."

Chu Xiquan said.

"As for the Prefecture, if you want to make money, just collect taxes, especially commercial taxes."

"We can't let them continue to be lazy and spoiled. We need to make them active."

"Okay, I understand." Chu Xiquan nodded.

A veteran like him naturally knows what to say and what not to say.

"It's hard to collect commercial taxes. We need to hire more accountants. If there aren't many accountants in the government, I'll look for some accountants. It's better to have a shortage than an excess."
Chapter completed!