This was the first time they had faced such a dark reality of officialdom. The rough and gloomy faces of the common people flashed through their minds, and they felt distressed.
Xiao Zhixing took the lead and picked up his chopsticks, saying, "Eat up, we can't waste food."
Lin Rushu smiled wryly as he picked up his chopsticks. "Your Highness, I simply cannot understand how insatiable human desires are."
Are we born in a piece of cloth and die in a coffin? What good is it to be greedy? Can we take it to the afterlife?
Xiao Zhixing picked up a piece of green vegetable with his chopsticks. "It's only natural that desires are insatiable. For example, someone who has passed the imperial examination might want to become a higher-ranking official. That's all normal."
"How can you distinguish between the right and wrong of these desires? You all need to have a scale in your hearts."
"We can't control what others do, but we can reflect on ourselves day and night. I hope you will always remember this day, constantly spur yourselves on, and never forget your original aspirations."
"Thank you for your instruction, Your Highness!"
After the criminals were punished, Xiao Zhixing posted a notice ordering that within five days, the bandits in various places would disperse and return to the people.
She will not hold past crimes against her.
Those who remain obstinate after five days will be completely wiped out.
By the third day, the bandits from the five counties had vanished without a trace, as if they had never existed.
Only one or two stubborn ones are still active.
Xiao Zhixing immediately ordered the Xiao family army, which had turned around, to eliminate all bandits along the way.
She instructed Mu Wan to lead people to clean up the mess, and also to let the women's army witness the bloodshed.
Asai discussed with her the placement of vacant official positions.
"Many brave, unyielding, and upright individuals have emerged this time. Your Highness, why don't you promote them first?"
"Is the Lord not afraid of the court's wrath?"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
