Why marry someone when you are reborn?

After a brief moment of surprise, Xu Yun suddenly understood why a peasant uprising broke out in the rear of the Xinghuo Army last time.

The Spark Army’s philosophy is good.

But they are short of manpower.

They don't have the time to govern everywhere.

So this kind of corruption occurs. Taking advantage of the fact that the superiors cannot control so much, the subordinates act recklessly.

Aunt Deng was worried: "Ah Yun, do you think we can still live a good life?"

Xu Yun knew what Aunt Deng was worried about.

After all, if she had not arrived and accidentally discovered that Accountant Tan had cooked the books and embezzled the money sent back by Luo Zhan, then this matter would probably not have been known until Aunt Deng died.

And these parasites may be promoted in the future, and will have more opportunities to harm more people.

Just thinking about it makes people feel scared.

Facing Aunt Deng's worries, Xu Yun asked her a question: "How did you deal with Miss Xiao?"

Aunt Deng was stunned, and answered subconsciously: "Madam Xiao directly detained the man and said that he would be beheaded in public at noon tomorrow, and his family would not be allowed to collect the body. He was hung on the city gate for public display, and when the rope broke, he would be taken to the mass grave for burial."

Xu Yun raised his eyebrows slightly, thinking that this was a decisive move.

However, at this time, there is nothing wrong with a decisive attitude. On the contrary, it is the best way to win the hearts of the people.

It is also the best deterrent.

Xu Yun asked: "Anything else?"

Aunt Deng shook her head: "No more."

Xu Yun stopped talking about this matter and advised Aunt Deng: "Since the Spark Army can use such thundering means, it means that they still attach great importance to this kind of thing. It is almost impossible to stop this kind of thing in all dynasties. But as long as it is not too common, it will not be difficult to survive."

A dreamless night.

After getting up the next day, Xu Yun went to visit Xiao Zheyue.

Although it was still early, Xiao Zheyue was unexpectedly awake, had already washed up, and was checking the accounts.

Although the worms have been eradicated, the money has not yet been fully recovered. After it is recovered, the amount must be checked and then redistributed to the people who should have received it.

This is what really takes effort.

However, although Xiao Zheyue was still calm and cool today, she did not have the aggressive attitude of yesterday: "You came to see me so early in the morning. Is there something urgent?"

Xu Yun didn't intend to exchange pleasantries: "I came to ask, have you found out who is behind this?"

Yesterday, Auntie Deng talked about those people, and the highest official position they held was just the local grain transport officer.

But Xu Yun didn't think that a grain transport officer stationed in the county town would dare to do such a big thing.

Moreover, even an accountant named Tan could get so much money——

Xiao Zheyue glanced at Xu Yun and said coldly: "This matter has nothing to do with you, and it is not something you should interfere with."

Xu Yun smiled slightly: "It seems that they haven't found it. However, I have a plan. Maybe it can help Miss Xiao."

Xiao Zheyue asked back: "What benefit do you want?"

Xu Yun originally intended to be more tactful.

I didn't expect Xiao Zheyue to be so direct.

At this moment, Xu Yun felt a little embarrassed, but she felt that Xiao Zheyue was really considerate. He knew that it was difficult for her to bring it up, so he took the initiative to say it!

So, Xu Yun looked at Xiao Zheyue with gratitude and whispered, "Well, Miss Xiao also knows that I have no one to rely on. Now I am living in Aunt Deng's house shamelessly."

"Although we need some food, it's just enough for the family to eat."

Xu Yun smiled and said, "When we go back to Peking, Aunt Deng's family will be reunited, and we will be embarrassed to continue living with them—"

Xiao Zheyue understood.

Then she fell silent.

She stared at Xu Yun for a while, until Xu Yun lowered his head slightly, then she sneered: "Don't you have lofty ambitions? Don't you think a small official position is not worth it?"

Now, just for a place to live, you are willing to be driven?

Xu Yun immediately changed his opinion of Xiao Zheyue.

She didn't bow her head, nor was she embarrassed. She straightened her back and said solemnly, "What are you talking about, Miss Xiao? I put in a lot of effort, so what's wrong with asking for some benefits?"

After a pause, Xu Yun said more righteously: "Besides, at a time like this, I have a solution, but I don't stand up. What kind of scholar am I?"

"Scholars—" Xiao Zheyue's expression was calm, but her eyes were filled with a hint of contempt. She even slightly prolonged the ending of her words: "Or a businessman?"

Xu Yun didn't feel embarrassed at all - the identity of a scholar was just to gild her image. What a joke, who would do something that has no benefit!

So Xu Yun said confidently: "Scholars also need to eat and sleep."

Xiao Zheyue could see that Xu Yun was extremely thick-skinned.

She suppressed her displeasure and said coldly, "There are many empty houses in Beiping City. They are supposed to be renovated and distributed to the people. Anyone who is from the outer city who followed the capital to move here can apply."

Xu Yun was shocked: "Free house?! There is such a good thing in the world!"

I didn't hear about it last time! How can the Spark Army be so generous!

Xiao Zheyue looked away, unable to bear seeing Xu Yun's inexperienced look, and spoke even colder: "Beiping City is very big, with many houses, but few people. The first wave of people who are willing to move into Beiping City can choose. Those who go later will have to buy. However, we don't know how many people have applied yet. If there are too many people and too few houses, we will have to draw lots."

Xu Yun understood: First come, first served!

She smiled so hard that her eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a row of neat white teeth. "But I can't leave right away. Can you arrange one for me first?"

I have to say that Xu Yun is quite likable when he smiles. He has a good-looking appearance to begin with, and when he smiles like this, people just like him.

But Xiao Zheyue was speechless: "Don't you feel that this is a disgrace to your own talents?!"

What kind of integrity is this?

Xu Yun smiled sincerely: "I don't think so. I think it's good to be able to use my talents to make a living."

Xu Yun felt that if one had a lot of talent but still had to starve, that was not noble but stupid.

Xiao Zheyue didn't want to talk to Xu Yun at all: We have different ideas, so I don't want to say anything more!

She said coldly: "Yes."

Xu Yun didn't care about Xiao Zheyue's change of attitude at all, and immediately talked about his own strategy happily: "I think they must have a purpose for corruption. It depends on what the purpose is."

"People like Accountant Tan just want money."

"What about the higher level? Is it just for money? I think there are other evil intentions. Either to discredit the Spark Army, or to make money for other purposes."

As Xu Yun spoke one sentence after another, although Xiao Zheyue's face did not change, he was shocked in his heart.

There is no other reason. This is the same thing that the couple of generals said when I came out.

And the girl in front of him, who was only fifteen years old, said exactly the same words.

"If they really have evil intentions, they will not expose them easily." Xiao Zheyue suppressed his shock, took a sip of water, and told the truth: "The people we caught are now unwilling to reveal more useful information. They refused to say anything even under severe torture."

Xiao Zheyue looked at Xu Yun, and the corners of his lips curled up sarcastically: "If you can really do it, you can choose any house in Kyoto."