Xiao Yan encouraged: "This time things are done well, especially the Xue Zongqi you recommended, who acted decisively and without sloppiness. This 1000 taels is for you!"

Xue Zongqi's name is Xue Feng, and he is the elder brother of a concubine of He Mingde.

This section of towers and gates is his jurisdiction.

It was precisely because of He Mingde's recommendation that Xiao Yan saved many unnecessary troubles.

Only then can people be sent out of the city without anyone noticing.

In this way, you don't have to worry about someone tipping off the news and messing up your plan.

Xue Feng usually collects fees for entering and leaving the city, but he never received 1000 taels of silver.

He was a little dazed, and he didn't wake up until his brother-in-law He Mingde pushed him a few times.

"My lord, it's a villain's blessing to be able to do things for you, let's forget about the money!"

"Xue Zongqi, you have done a lot for this official. The 1000 taels are your reward, so don't push it!"

"Thank you, my lord, little man..."

"Xue Zongqi, since you work with me, don't call yourself a villain. Just like your brother-in-law, just call yourself a subordinate!"

Xue Feng knelt down excitedly!
"Thank you, my lord, I am grateful to my subordinates!"

The general banners at the city gates are all under the jurisdiction of the commander of Suzhou Guards.

In fact, they are still military households.

Therefore, in the eyes of the civil official group, it is still not on the stage.

Claiming to be a villain is also a matter of convention.

But Xiao Yan doesn't care about these, all he wants is loyalty!

However, it was different in Xue Feng's eyes.

Xiao Yan's image instantly became taller, different from other civil servants.

"Get up! I order you to lead the three Xiaoqi subordinates to serve as my subordinates temporarily!"

"Subordinates obey!"

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"My lord, it is Zhuangzi in front!"

"Has everyone in Zhuangzi been under control?"

"If you go back to your lord, it has already been solved by Captain Xiaoyi!"

"Lead the way ahead, enter the village!"

early morning.

Xiao Yan, who got the news, didn't have time to eat, and immediately followed the messenger to come here.

As soon as he entered Zhuangzi, he met Zhang Xiaoyi head-on.

"Master, you are here!"

Xiao Yan nodded, "Who is the owner of this Zhuangzi? Have you caught him?"

"The owner's surname is Zhao, and he has a feud with the young master."

Suzhou Mansion, surnamed Zhao, has a holiday!

A name immediately popped into my mind.

"Zhao Xingyuan's family?"

"This is the Zhao family, they want to monopolize the cloth and garment industry in Suzhou!"

"Hmph! I'm really overconfident!"

While speaking, he has come to the depths of Zhuangzi.

A miserable scene came into view.

The stake is the pillar, and the weeds are the top.

A large open area.

They are all shabby shacks like this.

The people inside were ragged, sallow and emaciated.

There was no look of sadness or joy on his face.

All stared indifferently at the rows of looms.

Apparently, they wanted to weave.

Xiao Yan felt like a storm in his heart, "Are these people missing victims and beggars?"

Zhang Xiaoyi was also furious, "Yes, young master, this Zhao family is simply not human. It took a lot of effort for the subordinates to forcibly order them not to touch the loom again."

Xiao Yan knew that these poor people had formed a habit after being treated inhumanly for a long time.

In a short period of time, this habit may not be broken.

"Block the Zhao family village, and take these poor people to the Zhao family with me!"

Xiao Yan didn't want to watch it any longer.

Since he is the acting magistrate of Suzhou, it is his duty to rescue these people.

Then, the Zhao family—wait to pay the bill!
The sun rose high.

Jiangnan in late spring has a pleasant scenery.

The bustling streets of Suzhou Mansion are still noisy.

The people who come and go are beautifully dressed.

Even those in poor families have clean sackcloth to cover their bodies.

Suddenly, there was an exclamation from outside the city gate.

"My God! Where did these beggars come from?"

"I don't know! Why don't the gate guards let so many beggars enter the city?"

"Oh, it stinks, it stinks!"

"How many days has it been without a bath! It stinks!"

Needless to say, this is the beggar and disaster victim that Xiao Yan rescued from Zhaojiazhuangzi!

"I know the horse rider, it seems to be our new acting magistrate of Suzhou!"

"Ah? Impossible!"

"Master Zhifu is so handsome!"

"You're still young!"

"Comparing people to others, it's maddening! How come I don't have this life!"

"Eh? Why do you think the magistrate is with these stinky beggars?"

"I really can't think of the reason for this, why don't you follow along to see the excitement! Maybe you will know the reason."

Xiao Yan was riding a horse with an ugly expression on his face.

According to Zhang Xiaoyi, several large pits were dug behind Zhuangzi, and there were pairs of bones buried inside.

One of the pits was clearly new, and the bodies inside had not yet fully decomposed.

There are about 20 corpses, and after understanding, they are all victims who fled from the disaster.

After being deceived, these victims wanted to escape, so they were killed as an example to others.

The body was thus buried.

Once upon a time, Xiao Yan also thought about various possibilities.

However, I really didn't expect it to be so cruel.

The Zhao family is eating meat and drinking blood without spitting out bones!

He even regretted it a little, it would be great if he found out earlier.

Perhaps, those disaster victims would not die.

However, the reality is so cruel.

I am just a person, not superhuman.

Moreover, the victims were killed before they came to Suzhou.

Not his fault.

"Why did the magistrate stop?"

"Isn't this the Zhao family?"

"Is this asking the Zhao family to donate some money to help these stinky beggars?"

"I think it's probably like this. The old Zhao family member is a great kind person."

"Yes, yes, I heard that Yuanwai Zhao often does good deeds. This time, the magistrate did not go to the wrong place."

"Squeak" sounded.

The gate of the Zhao residence opened.

Inside is Yuanwai Zhao who came after hearing the news.

"who are you?"

Xiao Yan looked coldly at Yuanwai Zhao who was covering his nose. It was this kind-hearted old man who had done such an outrageous thing.

It's really knowing the face and the heart!
Human face and animal heart are nothing more than that!
"Father, I know him, he is Xiao Yan!"

It was Zhao Xingyuan who spoke.

Member Zhao shouted loudly: "It turned out to be him! He is too deceitful and ran to the old man's door!"

Zhao Xingyuan: "Xiao Yan, what do you mean? Let these stinky beggars go away! If you pollute my Zhao family mansion, I will never die with you!"

Xiao Yan's chest was burning with anger, but his expression was calm, "Zhao Xingyuan, do you really not know who these so-called beggars are?"

Zhao Xingyuan was at a loss, "Your words are really strange, how does this young master know who they are? It's really inexplicable!"

Xiao Yan: "You don't know? Maybe your father knows!"

"My father?"

Zhao Xingyuan looked at Yuanwai Zhao.

Member Zhao's face was pale, but he said, "Nonsense! How does this old man know who they are?"

He was very anxious in his heart, thinking: Is something wrong in Zhuangzi?

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