Thank you brothers and sisters for their monthly tickets. In the last twenty-four hours, I hope everyone will stop. Those with tickets will be smashed to stabilize the ranking. Thank you both!—

Chu Huan clapped his hands and smiled, "Okay, okay, kill relatives for justice, and County Magistrate Cao is indeed a loyal minister of the court."

Although Zhao Jingcheng was dying, every word of the magistrate Cao was heard and his heart suddenly became furious. He said with all his strength: "Governor, all of them are... all of them are from Cao's surname. When the government offices of each state began to move back, he... began to prepare to increase taxes...!"

Chu Huan touched his chin, returned to the chair and sat down, and asked the magistrate Cao with a smile: "He is your brother-in-law and will not wrong you. I believe this. Moreover, the small house Jingcheng, without the orders of your magistrate Cao, he would not dare to do this. If you want to argue again, it would be an insult to my IQ!"

County Magistrate Cao knew that the matter was so far, it would be useless to make any quibbling. He knelt in front of Chu Huan, "Governor General, the lower officials... the lower officials made this inferior strategy, and it was also to rebuild the northwest..."

"Oh?" Chu Huan leaned forward slightly, "In order to rebuild the northwest, come on, Lord Cao, tell me, how to rebuild the northwest?"

County Magistrate Cao sweated from his forehead, but he still said with a thorn in his mouth: "To my words, this... the northwest was destroyed by the people of Xiliang, and many projects were damaged in their eyes, whether it was bridges, roads, or city fortresses, these... all need to be renovated. The court... the court wants to use troops in the southeast, and the northwest needs to be self-reliant, so... so for the revival of all industries in the northwest, it requires a large amount of money... the officials... then came up with this method...!"

Chu Huan looked at the Nian scholar not far away and asked, "Are you a scholar?"

That year, the scholar saw Chu Huan punishing Zhao Jingcheng and had a great affection for Chu Huan. He bowed and said, "Student Nian Xinlan, I have met the Governor!"

"You don't have to be polite." Chu Huan waved his hand and smiled, "Nian Xiucai, tell me, this Lord Cao wants to revive the northwest, so he increases taxes. Is there any reason?"

"Students dared to say that this is undoubtedly killing chickens to get eggs, and there is no reason." Nian Xiucai immediately said: "Sir, the so-called revival of all industries is to give them time to recuperate. No matter scholars, farmers, industry and commerce, they need time to recover. Students do not have much favorable feelings for businessmen, and always think that they are profit-oriented, but students really admire the businessmen who have been staying in Xiguan now."

"Oh?" Chu Huan smiled and said, "How do you say this?"

"These merchants are fully capable of entering the pass and starting a new business. There are many such examples in the northwest. A large number of gentry vendors have entered the pass to avoid military disasters." Nian Xiucai said solemnly: "But some merchants stayed. No matter what they were doing, they still allowed the business in Xiguan to continue to maintain... Xiguan is now poor and it is not easy to do business in Xiguan. It is reasonable to reduce and exempt half of the commercial tax. However, in Beiyuan County, commercial taxes have not only not been reduced and exempted, but also increased heavy reconstruction taxes. Adding these taxes can large merchants or small merchants cannot bear these taxes. How can this restore business? They are not enough to make ends meet, and only the doors are closed. Who will still do business in Xiguan? If you leave merchants, trade will not be able to circulate. If you want to revive Xiguan, it is just a talk on paper...!"

Chu Huan's eyes showed admiration, his eyes moved to the face of County Magistrate Cao, his expression became cold, and he said coldly: "Have your head grown to your butt?"

"Sir, the official...!"

"You are still a parent in a county, and you are not as good as a scholar." Chu Huan said coldly: "Come here, I took off his crown and hat. I can't tolerate such a mediocre official!"

County Magistrate Cao had already begged: "Governor General is kind to you, and the next official will never dare to do so again. Please forgive me this time..."

"I have never been a domineering person." Chu Huan said lightly: "Now the Japanese governor will give you a chance, and the people will decide whether you will stay or not..." He raised his head, stood up, glanced at the people around him, and finally said: "My fellow villagers, Chu is the new governor of Xiguan Road. He came to Xiguan Road to take office under the order of the emperor. The court has issued an order. Xiguan Road does not have to pay taxes to the court within three years, and this official will also do it.

In Xiguan, taxes are light, and everyone will give you time to rest and recuperate. From now on, the commercial tax will be reduced by half compared to before the war. There will be no tax increase within three years. If there are any provocations within three years, it will only be low-key... As for other taxes, after this governor takes office, he will issue a decree... Now the Japanese governor will ask his fellow villagers to make a decision. Is this Lord Cao still suitable to be the magistrate of Beiyuan County? I will leave his stay or not to you."

People looked at each other, feeling a little incredible. They didn't expect that the stay and departure of the parents of a county was in their own hands. First, there was a silence. After a moment, someone in the crowd shouted: "Such a stupid official, staying is a disaster for Beiyuan County... You can't stay!"

"Yes, you can't stay!"

"Governor General, send us a good official who loves the people as much as his son. If such corrupt officials stay in Beiyuan County, the people of Beiyuan County will not have a good life."

The county magistrate Cao's face turned pale and stared at the people fiercely. Chu Huan glanced at the county magistrate Cao, and no longer talked, signaled to Qi Hong. Qi Hong waved his hand, and the two guard soldiers immediately stepped forward, without saying anything, grabbed the county magistrate Cao, took off his crown and hat, and took off his clothes.

The magistrate Cao hurriedly shouted: "Mr. Chu, you can't treat the magistrate like this. The magistrate... The magistrate was appointed by Governor Zhu. It was Governor Zhu who ordered the magistrate of Beiyuan County. You... you can't just give up the magistrate...!"

Chu Huan carried his hands on his back, stared at the face of County Magistrate Cao and asked, "Which Governor Zhu are you talking about?"

"Yes... it's Governor Zhu, Zhu." The magistrate Cao wanted to break away from the guards, but his strength was no match for the Guards. His arms were held on the left and right. "Master Chu, if you don't believe it, you can ask Governor Zhu. It was Governor Zhu who saw that his subordinates had the talent to govern the area, so he asked the subordinates to govern Beiyuan County...!"

"I have remembered it." Chu Huan thought about it deliberately, "Are you talking about the Governor Zhu Lingyue and Governor Zhu of Tianshan Road?"

"That's right." County Magistrate Cao stared at Chu Huan's eyes. He had no other way at this time, so he could only take out this best killer move, hoping to lift Zhu Lingyue out to suppress Chu Huan. "Mr. Chu, the lower official was indeed appointed by Governor Zhu himself. You...you forgive Xiaguan this time, and Xiaguan will never dare to commit again next time."

He thought to himself that Zhu Lingyue is now considered the number one figure in the northwest, and is deeply rooted in the northwest. The military power of the tens of thousands of troops of Xiping's Western Army is even in the hands of Zhu Lingyue's direct descendants. Although Zhu Lingyue is nominally the governor of Tianshan Road, he has his hands and feet. Xiguan and Beishan have his people. Even Xiao Huanzhang of Beishan Road has to act according to Zhu Lingyue's expression. The magistrate of Cao County felt that Chu Huan was a new official and had just arrived. He had not yet gained a foothold in Xiguan, so he naturally had great concerns about Zhu Lingyue.

Chu Huan looked at the magistrate of County Cao for a long time, and the people around him were suddenly silent. Many people were actually wondering whether Chu Huan was really afraid of Zhu Lingyue.

In fact, some people who understand it know that even if Chu Huan is a new governor, he is a new arrival and cannot be compared with Zhu Lingyue in terms of strength.

Some people are even thinking that Chu Huan had a thunderous posture before, and it seemed that he was just pretending to deceive the people. Now the magistrate of Cao County mentioned Zhu Lingyue. The new governor seemed to be guilty and dare not pursue it anymore. For officials, although it is important to win the people's hearts, it is more important to protect his future. If the new governor really deals with the magistrate of Cao County, if he slapped Zhu Lingyue in the face and became an enemy of Zhu Lingyue on the ground in the northwest, it would be difficult to have a smooth career in the future.

County Magistrate Cao felt Chu Huan's eyes becoming colder and colder, and an ominous premonition enveloped his whole body, but he heard Chu Huan ask: "Zhu Lingyue is the governor of Tianshan Dao, where is your official? "

The magistrate Cao heard the coldness in Chu Huan's tone, shivered and said tremblingly: "Xiaguan...Xiaguan is an official from Xiguan Road..."

"Oh? So you still remember that you are an official of Xiguan Road?" Chu Huan said lightly: "I don't care who you recommended and appointed, but you are lawless in Xiguan Road, and take the lead in violating the court's laws. I cannot ignore it. When someone comes, he strips his official uniform and seals his family immediately, leaving the house with nothing, and is not allowed to take a penny of copper coins out of the house. Qi Yunwei...!"

"The last one will be here!"

"You will take people to the county government office now and drive him and his family out of the yamen." Chu Huan said in a deep voice: "He is not allowed to bring out any bricks and stones in the county government office." He looked at the county magistrate Cao coldly, "I have already given you extrajudicial mercy to you. You can go to Tianshan Road to find Governor Zhu. I think Governor Zhu is also a person who is very wise and will not blame me."

Qi Hong raised his hand and said coldly: "Mr. Cao, please!"

What else did the magistrate Cao want to say? The guards were already pushing behind without hesitation. The magistrate Cao looked pale, but how could a mere county magistrate fight against a brigade like Chu Huan? He had no choice but to go to the county yard by several guards. Zhao Jingcheng was also lifted up by several yamen servants and retreated in a panic. It is unknown whether to go back to the county yard or find a doctor.

When the magistrate Cao walked away, there was a burst of cheers everywhere. The shopkeeper Lin of the oil shop who was beaten by the yamen was already supported by the shopkeeper. He came to Chu Huan and knelt down and cried: "I thank you for your kindness for saving my life. I will never forget you in my life. I will set up a card for you and bow every day!"

Chu Huan waved his hand quickly and said, "No, no, no, no, the person is not dead yet, don't come here, I can't stand it."

The shopkeeper Lin hurriedly said, "Sir, villain... villain doesn't mean that..."

Chu Huan laughed and asked someone to help Manager Lin up, then said: "Doing business with your heart, doing things with conscience, being honest, and observing business ethics. This is what you should do. Maintaining peace in one area, allowing the people to live and work in peace, and allowing all industries to flourish. This is what my official needs to do. Just do your own duties."

Everyone saw that although Chu Huan was ruthless in his actions against corrupt officials and violent officials like Cao County Magistrate, he was kind to the common people. He immediately had a good impression of the great student. Some even clapped and shouted, "Governor General said it well."

Chu Huan laughed again, looked at Nian Xiucai, and asked, "Nian Xinlan, if I don't come out today, the county yamen will naturally not let you go. You are a weak scholar, and you may not be able to stand a few strokes if you come out to speak to Manager Lin, so you are really not afraid of throwing your life here?"

"Students are not just talking to Manager Lin." Nian Xiucai raised his head slightly, "Students are just standing up and saying what they should say. If corrupt officials and violent officials are willing to do things and no one dares to speak, then how can there be justice in the world? Students... Although students are powerless, they... are not afraid of their wooden sticks, at most they will die!"

As soon as he said this, the people around him were immediately ashamed. When Manager Lin was beaten by a stick, there were nearly a hundred people from all over the place, but none of them dared to come forward and say a word. Only the weak scholar stood up and spoke for justice.
Chapter completed!