Stranger and Chen in the Palace

A group of officials at the gate of the city saw Ling Yichen preparing to salute, but they were deeply shocked by the scene that followed, and they all stayed there.These people are all local officials who are below the fifth rank, and they have never even set foot in the emperor's capital in this life, let alone see the prince.Now it is not easy to have a chance to meet the royal family and nobles, but they did not expect to be as noble as him, to treat another unknown person with such courtesy, and they couldn't help but cast their eyes on that person.

But after seeing this, he was even more astonished that there is such a beautiful man in this world!

At that moment, they all thought of Daji and Baosi, who had ruined the country by coincidence. If Daji and Baosi grew up like this, even if they lost their country for them, they would have no complaints at all.All the officials completely forgot how anxious they were before, waiting for the third prince to blame them, and now they are all floating in the clouds, dreaming sweet dreams...

Xiao Ye saw that Xue Zimo had come down, and they were still staying there to be rude, so he coughed a few times in a hurry, and everyone remembered what they should do, and kowtowed first after knowing it: "I kowtow to Your Highness, I wish His Highness a thousand years, a thousand years, a thousand years!" Chitose."

Ling Yichen didn't even look at these people, and walked to the post with Xue Zimo.

Seeing their leaving backs, everyone speculated about the relationship between this son and His Highness the Third Highness.It is not uncommon for male pets to be favored by the royal family and dignitaries. Could it be that the Third Highness also has this hobby?

It's just that if the male pet grows up to look like that young master, it's a dream to change any of them.

Seeing Ling Yichen leave just then, Xue Zimo was a little puzzled: "Aren't you summoning them?"

Ling Yichen said as he walked, "Don't worry, they will follow up soon to make amends, let them cool down first, and then they will do their best in the future."

Sure enough, as soon as the two arrived at the post station, the group of officials followed and asked to meet His Highness.

Ling Yichen asked Lianfeng Lianhuang to let him in. When all the officials saw Ling Yichen, they all knelt down and called themselves guilty.Ling Yichen let them howl, ignored them, and just watched them indifferently.

Seeing that he remained silent, everyone couldn't figure out what he meant, and felt more and more uneasy. Could it be that they were all chopped off?

Thinking of this, everyone became even more frightened, and looked at Xiao Ye as if asking for help. After all, Xiao Ye asked them to do this.Xiao Ye turned his head away, pretending not to see it.

Seeing this, everyone understood, and secretly greeted Xiao Ye's eighth generation of ancestors. It seemed that they had to rely on themselves to survive, so they begged Ling Yichen again.

Ling Yichen finally said expressionlessly: "Since you have come to plead guilty, you must know what you have committed." Everyone looked at each other, their hearts hanging high.

"I know, you can't help doing this." Ling Yichen glanced sideways at Xiao Ye as he spoke, and Xiao Ye showed a wry smile.When those officials heard this, they immediately nodded like chickens pecking at rice.In this way, they are at most accomplices, and even if they are punished, they will be much lighter than before, not only secretly relieved.

Ling Yichen looked at their expressions and sneered in his heart, but his face remained calm: "So, I will give you a chance to make up for your mistakes."

All the officials were overjoyed when they heard that they were able to make up for their mistakes, but before they were happy for a long time, they heard Ling Yichen lazily say again: "However, there is only one chance. If you don't grasp it well, you can go down and ask the victims for your sins."

Everyone was stunned, and the joy disappeared in an instant.In other words, if their performance this time fails to satisfy His Highness the Third Highness, will they still have to be killed?

At the moment, all the officials did not dare to hesitate, and they all clamored to express that they would follow the lead of the Third Highness and do their best to help the victims, for fear that if they were slow in expressing their determination, their lives would be lost.

Ling Yichen looked around the crowd, and said with a straight face: "Go down now, immediately organize people to open food warehouses for the victims, and inform the people of all the affected counties that all taxes will be suspended this year, and the tax money you have collected indiscriminately before will be paid. Return to the people according to the original amount. At the same time, start to count the disaster situation in each county and counties, as well as the storage of silver in the official grain depot, and hand over the results to me within three days. Except for the sheriff of Dianxi County, you all step down."

The sheriff of Dianxi County froze when he heard that he was named and stayed, and the others cast him sympathetic looks.

After the officials retreated, Ling Yichen asked, "Did you arrest a dozen people on the official road more than a month ago?"

The Sheriff of Dianxi County was taken aback for a moment, he was responsible for arresting people, he really didn't know if there was such a thing, so he couldn't help shaking his head.

"You're lying, your subordinates have clearly arrested my brother, yet you dare to deny it!" Luo Daman saw him as if he had seen an enemy, and seeing him denying it now, his heart immediately burst into anger.

The sheriff of Dianxi County was a little displeased when he saw that a mere grassroots dared to yell at him. Even though he had committed a crime now, His Highness the Third Highness hadn't said anything yet. How could he be here to ask questions.But seeing that Ling Yichen didn't stop him, he could only say: "Your Highness, please allow me to go down and ask."

Ling Yichen nodded.

After a while, the sheriff of Dianxi County came back, and said cautiously: "Reporting to Your Highness, there is such a thing, those peasants in the mountains and fields disturb the official way, and the humble officials will arrest them."

Luo Daman was furious when he heard it, and he was about to get angry when he heard Ling Yichen say indifferently: "Do you know why they disturb the official way?"

The Sheriff of Dianxi County thought about it, and flattered him: "We tortured people after we caught them, but no one confessed, and I don't know why. If Your Highness wants to know, even if I use torture all over, I must Let them speak."

Ling Yichen narrowed his eyes slightly: "The reason they disrupt the official way is to cover Luo Daman to present the Wanmin Letter to the imperial capital."

The sheriff of Dianxi County heard that the secret path was not good. It seemed that the person who yelled at him just now was that damned Luo Daman. They let them out and find the best doctors to treat them."

"It's over if you let it go?" Luo Daman was angry and angry when he heard that his brother was being tortured.

The sheriff of Dianxi County wiped off his sweat and said, "They are all warriors of Dianxi County, and each should be rewarded with 300 taels of silver."

"What about the person you killed?" Luo Daman stared at him angrily.

The Sheriff of Dianxi County took a look at Ling Yichen, seeing that he had no intention of speaking at all, he had no choice but to say: "We will compensate each of their families with 1000 taels of silver and give them the title of Warrior."

Luo Daman snorted coldly.

Ling Yichen asked lazily: "Use Kuyin?"

The sheriff of Dianxi County was sweating coldly on his forehead, and hurriedly said: "Of course not, I will pay the compensation myself, and I will never dare to use Ku Yin."

Ling Yichen gave him a cold look, and then said: "Why don't you do it?"

The sheriff of Dianxi County quickly finished kowtowing and went out in a panic.

Luo Daman was very happy to see his crap like that, he knelt down and said sincerely to Ling Yichen: "Your Highness, if you need me in disaster relief, you can just order me."

Ling Yichen smiled: "Naturally, let's go see your brother first."

Luo Daman nodded gratefully and went out.

Seeing that Xiao Ye was still standing there, Ling Yichen said, "As their immediate superior, don't you do your duty?"

Xiao Ye looked at him in surprise.Last time Ling Yichen slapped him, he was still brooding about it.However, Ling Yichen didn't really touch his child after all. Compared to the ruthless King Yu, His Highness the Third Highness is naturally much better.Anyway, I have already revealed the truth, King Yu will know sooner or later, it is certain that he will not be tolerated.

From the moment he told the truth, Xiao Ye expected his official career to be over, and now he only wanted to do his best to protect his family and himself.Even though he intends to climb up the big tree like Ling Yichen, he used to be a member of King Yu, so even if he came forward to express his sincerity, people might not believe him.But Xiao Ye never expected that Ling Yichen would actually entrust him with a heavy responsibility, and he couldn't help being grateful, and said: "Yes, I will go now, and I will definitely do this disaster relief for Your Highness."

After Xiao Ye's back disappeared completely, Xue Zimo said, "Are you going to just let those people who put people's life and death aside like this?"

Ling Yichen stared: "Xiao Ye is a talent, it's a pity to kill him, but whether he can be used by me, we have to wait and see. As for those black sheep, sooner or later they will be pulled out, but it's not the time yet, so bear with it."

Xue Zimo took a deep look at Ling Yichen, and had to admit that he was indeed a very suitable person to be an emperor. He knew strategies, knew how to advance and retreat, and made good use of people.

Ling Yichen changed the subject, and said softly: "Tomorrow morning, I want to go to the Fen River. Will you go with me?"

Xue Zimo responded lightly, and he also wanted to see what the embankment had become.

Early the next morning, Ling Yichen and the others, led by the sheriff of Dianxi County, came to the bank of the Fen River.

Now the flooded river has receded long ago, the embankment has been washed to pieces, and large messy rocks are scattered everywhere.Against the background of these chaotic rocks, the huge Fen River looks extremely desolate.

Many victims gathered by the river, those who washed, fetched water, did laundry, and cooked. Many victims even set up simple tents on the river bank for convenience.

Ordinarily, these victims should be cleared when the prince went on a tour, but now the governor of Dianxi County dare not make any decisions without authorization, for fear of offending Ling Yichen.Before he left, he carefully asked the Third Highness if he wanted to drive away the victims on the river bank, Ling Yichen said no.

On this trip, Ling Yichen didn't bring many people with him, just because he was afraid of disturbing the victims.But their group still attracted much attention, and the victims all cast surprised and curious eyes on them.

Ling Yichen squatted down in front of a big rock, he picked up the gravel next to him, with a little force, the stone turned into fine powder, he and Xue Zimo looked at each other.

Xue Zimo also picked up a small stone, rubbed it hard, and the stone broke in half. After a closer look, the texture of the stone was too loose, and it was really not suitable for building an embankment.

The sheriff of Dianxi County, who was standing by, also saw it, and his face was a little ugly.

Ling Yichen still dropped the stone in his hand, clapped his hands, gave him a cold look, and said, "What a solid embankment!"

The sheriff of Dianxi County was dripping with cold sweat and dared not answer.

Suddenly, the earth-shattering cry of a girl was heard not far away.

Everyone looked around, and it turned out that a middle-aged man was beating a girl with a whip.The girl's immature skin was already covered with bloodstains, but no one dared to step forward to stop the man.

Xue Zimo hurriedly walked towards the man, Ling Yichen quickly followed him, and everyone around him also reacted and followed him.