Chapter 502: Deterrence
The man continued to talk.
He told them everything the Ge family had instructed him to do.
The more than ten people who were arrested were all running dogs of the Ge family.
On weekdays, it is Manager Ge who asks them to do some things.
Their indentures were all with Steward Ge, so Steward Ge believed that they would not betray him.
Moreover, the Ge family had asked them to do a lot of things in the past.
They all said that it was the Ge family who told them to do these things.
After hearing this, the faces of the people who were building the city wall and the onlookers changed drastically.
They already hated the Ge family, and now after hearing what these people said, they became even more angry and their faces turned ashen.
"What a great Ge family."
"The Ge family actually did such a thing."
"That Gangzi was beaten to death by the Ge family before."
"The person in charge of the city wall was also from the Ge family..."
"You actually want to frame our prefect..."
"Our prefect is so kind. He gives everyone twenty cents a day as long as they work hard. He never delays payment or finds excuses to deduct money. If you're tired, you can even rest..."
These people told the story of the Ge family, saying that the Ge family asked them to frame the prefect.
The people then became more aware that the prefect was a good person.
Everyone felt sorry for Lord Su now.
Someone else said in the crowd, "Our Lord Su is different from the previous officials. Lord Su is a good official, and Madam Su is even better. We have seen Madam Su and she is very approachable..."
"There's a lot you don't know. Madam Su is a great benefactor in Yunzhou, the northern land. She's helped so many people. Those salted duck eggs and preserved eggs were all invented by Madam Su..."
"The north is so cold, but Madam Su invented the heated kang, which keeps you warm when you sleep on it... and there's even a waterwheel..."
"Actually, it doesn't matter whether the city walls or the dikes are repaired. Lord Su arranged these tasks so that everyone can have money to buy food."
"I can't just give everyone copper coins for free, so I can only find work for everyone to do..."
"Since Lord Su arrived, he has been thinking about us ordinary people. That's why the Ge family insisted on framing Lord Su..."
Su Ying also arranged for people to take the opportunity to publicize the good things about their master.
So that these people can be convinced by their master.
In this way, the people will not be suspicious of what the master is arranging.
Su Ying pressed those people and continued to ask, "Have you done anything for the Ge family before?"
"Of course, Uncle Ge asked us to kill someone... because that person has Uncle Ge's things..."
"We deliberately went to the Song family store to cause trouble so that customers would go to the Ge family store..."
"Teach some untouchables a lesson..."
"Pretend to be a bandit and steal the food..."
These people began to talk about what they had done before.
Every story terrified the people around.
The Ge family is a noble family, yet they had people do so many things. They felt horrified when they heard about it, including murder.
Everyone denounced it.
“That’s abominable.”
"Master Su must punish them severely."
"Everyone must be careful in the future. Don't take others' trouble seriously. Some of them are deliberately arranged by the Ge family to cause trouble..."
"Everyone believes in Lord Su, right."
"The Ge family is so eager to frame Lord Su, which shows that our Lord Su is a good official..."
Because of the anger towards the Ge family, it also inspired everyone's trust in Lord Su.
The Ge family is so evil and wants to discredit and frame Lord Su, which shows that Lord Su is a good person.
Everyone was not stupid, and they understood what was going on after a while.
They all spoke up for Lord Su.
They all cursed the Ge family.
Su Ying saw that it was almost time, so he took out his sword and killed the leader of the trouble with one blow.
The man stared with his eyes wide open, as if he couldn't believe that he was killed like this.
This scene is also intended to shock some people.
Su Ying said, "The notice says that anyone who intentionally causes trouble or insults the people will be killed!"
"What's more, this man has killed many people, so he should be executed on the spot."
Killing this man on the spot shocked everyone and the scene became quiet.
No one dared to speak nonsense anymore.
As for the other dozen or so people, when they woke up and saw this scene, and then thought about what they had just said, they were all shocked.
Su Ying asked the bailiff to lock the man up.
Let the wall guys get on with their business.
"The government will arrange for doctors to treat the injured. Lord Su will pay for the medical expenses. Don't worry..."
After hearing these words, everyone was even more moved.
Those who had just been pushed down the stairs breathed a sigh of relief.
Everyone was really touched and grateful.
A good prefect has come to Hezhou, so they don’t have to be afraid anymore.
There is nothing to worry about.
Everyone believes that with such a good adult, Hezhou will regain its former prosperity.
…
In this way, the Ge family's troubles and temptations were easily resolved by Su Xueyi.
Moreover, the reputation of the Ge family was completely ruined in the hearts of the people.
Not only that, taking advantage of this opportunity, Su Xueyi asked someone to take various evidences of the Ge family's illegal crimes and murders and asked the yamen runners to seal off the Ge family.
Those who should be executed should be executed, and those who should be imprisoned should be imprisoned.
The Ge family didn't even have room to resist.
Moreover, Su Xueyi had the imperial sword in her hand, so no one dared to resist her in person.
Unless the Ge family wants to rebel.
Of course, the Ge family does not have the ability to rebel.
Su Xueyi's move directly shocked the major local forces in Hezhou.
Everyone was still a little scared.
Now I understand that Lord Su is no pushover and is not easy to deal with. He requires both ability and strategy.
Moreover, the speed of the attack was so fast that even the Ge family reacted.
Since then, the Song family has taken the initiative to show goodwill to Su Xueyi, expressing support for any decision Su Xueyi makes in Hezhou.
Major local forces, including people from the Chamber of Commerce, have also expressed their views.
On the surface, everything looks harmonious.
In this way, Su Xueyi's policies in Hezhou can be implemented smoothly.
There are notices posted outside the yamen.
If you don’t understand, people from the government office will help you read it.
“Encourage farming?”
"Organize everyone to build a waterwheel in preparation for the second year of farming?"
"Master Su has opened a college. In the future, students from poor families can go to the college to study. They can apply for grants and scholarships, and the tuition fees are also cheap..."
"The government will distribute some crop seeds. Are they high-yield crops?"
"The sandy land is suitable for growing yams, sweet potatoes, and cotton. Madam Su is said to have these seeds and will distribute them to everyone..."
"Cotton, is it suitable for growing cotton here?"
"Is it true that the land reclaimed will be owned by individuals, with deeds and tax exemptions for the first three years?"
…
Many policies that benefit the people have been issued.
The common people didn’t understand, but someone went to the village specifically to popularize these things.
Everyone was so shocked that they were speechless.
Many people were so moved that tears came to their eyes.
"Lord Su is such a good official."
"Mrs. Su is also very nice."
"I heard that high-yield crops were researched by Madam Su, or Ruren Shen. Everyone should trust Lord Su and Madam Su. In the future, the yield per acre of land will increase. Even if it is sandy land, if everyone works hard, the food they grow will be enough to feed themselves."
"Since there is little land at home, we can open up wasteland and cultivate it."
"And Lord Su also encouraged those who fled Hezhou to return to their homeland and cultivate the land..."
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