Emperor Jingping looked at Wei Ran and had a deep understanding of a truth from the moment he ascended the throne.

Killing is too easy, but if you want people to surrender willingly, it is impossible to do it with force alone.

Just like Wei Ran in front of him, as the Manichae guardian, Emperor Jingping even had a look, and Wei Ran would be chopped off his head immediately by Lu Bing.

However, it was so difficult to make him lose his intention to cause trouble.

As Wei Ran said, he was born in a wealthy family. If it were not for corrupt officials and officials, he would not have fallen to the point of joining Manichi.

But at this moment, in this small mountain village, what made him become a kind person again from a thief?

Emperor Jingping couldn't help but sigh:

"The reason why I like Confucian scholars is that I like their ambition to educate the world.

But I have read the books of sages for so many years, but today... I finally understand that what I know on paper is always shallow, and I know the meaning of practicing this matter."

Looking at the timid Lu Bing, Emperor Jingping's expression became very ugly, and his eyes looking at Lu Bing were full of displeasure:

"Like the corrupt official in Wei Ran's mouth, you don't know at all as the commander?"

Lu Bing complained in his heart and swallowed, but in the end he still said with a stingy forehead:

"My...I am negligent..."

Emperor Jingping snorted coldly and said sternly:

"Of course you don't know that tens of thousands of factory guards are not as good as one Xiao Zicheng!"

This sentence was so heartbroken that Lu Bing showed a look of ashamed on his face, and he lowered his head and did not dare to breathe for a moment.

Emperor Jingping looked out at the barren mountains and walked slowly on the bluestone stone road with his hands behind his back.

The path behind the snow was a little slippery, and his boots were already wet with the melting snow, but he didn't care.

Duke Zhao and others followed carefully and deliberately kept a distance for fear of disturbing Emperor Jingping's interest.

Zhu Rong was stuttering and did not dare to approach. His father clearly came to him today. He now looked full of worries, so he didn't want to mess with him.

If you accidentally say something wrong and make your father angry, you will have to increase the punishment.

It was already time for work, and the miners walked out of their homes in groups of three or two with hoes.

Seeing that more and more pedestrians were coming, Lu Bing looked around and couldn't help but whisper to Emperor Jingping:

"Your Majesty, it's getting late..."

Now he wanted to leave this sad place quickly and get scolded for nothing, which made the emperor dissatisfied.

If you stay for a while, God knows how many unexpected things will happen.

Emperor Jingping frowned and ignored Lu Bing at all. After a moment, he said to Xiao Zicheng:

"How many refugees have been attracted to this barren mountain?"

Xiao Zicheng hurriedly trotted to Emperor Jingping and said seriously:

"More than two thousand seven hundred households."

"There are quite a lot." Emperor Jingping nodded. There were more than 2,000 households in a mine, which was no longer a small number.

"The population is a little smaller, and there are less than 4,000 people. Your Majesty must know that these people in the deserted mountains are refugees.

Although some people come with their families, most of them are alone, among which the elderly, young, sick and disabled account for the most part.”

Xiao Zicheng made up the residents of the barren mountain like a few families and reported to Emperor Jingping one by one.

Emperor Jingping nodded and looked at the miners who were working with smiles, and couldn't help but sigh:

"Yes, if it weren't for being forced into a desperate situation, who would have left his hometown and taken risks?

Just like Wei Ran, if it weren't for the illegitimate officials' frame-up, how could he have entered the Manichi religion?

Here, the Manichaeus, what should you do?”

"Open the net."

Xiao Zicheng answered decisively.

Lu Bing and others behind him couldn't help but be surprised by Xiao Zicheng's courage when he heard this. In any case, these Manichaeists were rebels.

You put it aside with a light statement and then let it go?

Young people really don’t know how to be tall and strong, and they can’t even speak?

However, Emperor Jingping did not get angry, but looked at Xiao Zicheng deeply and asked:

“Why?”

Xiao Zicheng restrained his smile on his face and said solemnly:

"I sometimes think again, if it were him, he would not have enough food or wear warm clothes, and would have to face the pursuit of the officials and go into the barren mountains for several years.

In this case, if someone comes to me and says that I can give me a place to live, have enough food and winter clothes to wear, I will not hesitate much.

The Maniac leader is ambitious, and it is inevitable that he will follow the gang leader to take the crime of rebellion.

I am loyal to Your Majesty because the Xiao family was favored by the emperor. Just like Mr. Zhang, Duke Zhao was all loyal ministers.

But if one day Wei Ran’s experience is put on them, and if you ask yourself, can you still be as loyal to Your Majesty as you are now, without any resentment?”

“….”

This was so courageous that Zhang Hong and his men were so shocked that they hurriedly fell to the ground and said in unison:

"I swear to be loyal to Your Majesty for the death. This heart is clear to heaven, earth, sun and moon. Even if you add an axe to your body, you will not be able to change your heart!"

They wished they could drown Xiao Zicheng with saliva and compare themselves to a rebellious party, and drag them into the water.

Emperor Jingping ignored the actions of a group of close ministers to show their loyalty, frowned and stared at Xiao Zicheng:

"It seems that if there really is one day, even you will think that I am a fool."

Xiao Zicheng shook his head when he was busy.

"No, if I were Wei Ran, I would not have the chance to know whether Your Majesty is wise or stupid. I can only judge whether Your Majesty is revealed through those local officials.

After all, in my eyes, the high-ranking officials are appointed by Your Majesty. If they love the people as their sons, I will think that Your Majesty is a good emperor.

But if they bully the market and rob the people, they will think that Your Majesty must be a foolish tyrant.

These corrupt officials are actually the reputation of His Majesty.”

Emperor Jingping nodded, "This statement makes sense. If you do not rectify the administration and indulge them in harming the people, you will harm the world."

Speaking of this, he paused, looked at the village at the foot of the mountain in the distance, and pointed at the place where the smoke was curling:

"That village is where miners gather? I looked at it from a distance and felt very messy."

Xiao Zicheng complained in his heart, do you think this is the capital? Besides, even if you want to renovate it, you can't start construction.

Before Xiao Zicheng could speak, Emperor Jingping looked at the village:

"Take me to see. I want to see what it looks like. What it is that can make Wei Ran give up his identity as a guardian and make a living."

Xiao Zicheng hesitated for a moment, but laughed:

"Okay, I'll take you there now."

Xiao Zicheng led the way, and Zhu Feng trotted and chased after him, as if he was seeking credit:

"Father, my sons know the way, and my sons come here often."

Lu Bing held the knife tightly, looking very nervous, guarding Emperor Jingping without leaving any steps.
Chapter completed!