Of course, taking stock of the supplies did not affect the execution of the Li family. At noon, the executioner raised his big knife.
With the sound of heads falling to the ground, the mountain that had loomed over the heads of the people of Mogao County was completely removed.
The people were all crying uncontrollably. Don't misunderstand, they weren't mourning Li Dongze and his group, but rather crying for the grievances they had suffered over the years.
As the former head of the constables, Kamza, Li Dongze's loyal henchman, was also sentenced to immediate execution, and all his property was confiscated.
Other officials were sentenced differently depending on the severity of the offense; some were ordered to perform forced labor, while others were put into slavery.
Otherwise, none of them escaped.
As for the estate where those lackeys' families had been imprisoned, it was naturally sealed off, and the hostages inside were released.
He was heartbroken when he learned that his son had been convicted for colluding with the county magistrate.
After taking inventory of the Li family's belongings, Wang Huaijing took charge and returned all the property that the Li family had seized from the people over the years.
Of course, this is only true if there is evidence.
The women who had been abducted were also given 20 taels of silver as compensation.
Remarriage was encouraged, and it was strictly forbidden for the husband's family to bully, abuse, or beat the woman for any reason. If the woman was treated unfairly, she could go to the yamen (government office) to beat the drum and apply for a divorce.
The announcement caused an uproar in Mogao County.
Families who had always treated their wives well didn't seem to mind, but those who had always mistreated their wives were no longer happy.
"When did my wife become so unruly that she won't listen unless I discipline her?"
There will always be discordant voices.
But when a woman, unable to endure the abuse any longer, ran out with disheveled hair and covered in wounds, and banged on the drum in front of the county government office,
The people who had received the news all rushed over, eager to know how the new magistrate would rule.
In the hearts of the people, Wang Huaijing is now a god.
He gave them new hope; he removed the mountain that was weighing on their heads.
"Who is standing below, and why are you beating the drum to appeal for justice?" Wang Huaijing asked.
The woman kneeling on the ground, trembling, was wearing only a single layer of clothing, which was already tattered beyond recognition.
Even in many places, the skin was exposed, and the bruises on the woman's body were clearly visible.
"Reporting to the master, I am the daughter-in-law of the third family in Xiliu Hutong, the Derennar family. My maiden name is Liu Chun."
In the three years since I married into the family, my mother-in-law, sister-in-law, husband, and even my brother-in-law and father-in-law have all hit me.
"I was beaten so badly by them that I had to risk my life to escape. Please, sir, save me!"
Before the woman could finish her sobbing, she heard shouting outside the courtroom.
"Liu Chun, you bitch, get out here right now!"
If you dare sue me, I'll sell you to a brothel right now...
Before Derenal could finish his rant, a chain was put around his neck.
His family members were also brought to the lobby.
After a female doctor examined Liu Chun's injuries, it was confirmed that Liu Chun had numerous injuries of varying sizes, including a previous fracture. Wang Huaijing then delivered his verdict.
The couple was granted a divorce, and the husband, Derrennar, was sentenced to ten years of hard labor for his long-term abuse of women, exhibiting destructive hysteria that posed a danger to the public.
The Deren family belongs to a high-risk group for hysteria. All those who participated in beating Liu Chun were sentenced to three years of hard labor.
The laws of the Divine Dragon Kingdom make absolutely no provision for dealing with men who commit domestic violence.
Wang Huaijing went to great lengths to deal with Derennar's family.
In a flash of inspiration, I remembered what my wife had mentioned about hysteria, which is a mental illness. Some people with this condition are aggressive, and some may self-harm.
Regardless of the type, it may cause some harm to the people around them.
Of course, there are many types of mental illness.
Some patients can recover with medication and a good environment, but relapse is also possible under certain circumstances.
Wang Huaijing didn't remember the specifics, but he did remember that hysteria might be harmful.
And so, it was used on the Derenal family.
After the verdict was announced, Liu Chun knelt down and kowtowed, while Derenar wailed and cursed Liu Chun in anger.
"Since you are divorced, do you have somewhere to go? You are allowed to take back your original dowry."
Wang Huaijing asked.
The woman nodded, then shook her head.
She is an only child; both her parents passed away two years ago.
Only a small house remained, but that house was taken over by the third brother of the Derennar family.
Naturally, the government intervened and took back the house, and most of Liu Chun's dowry was also recovered.
The property was forcibly occupied by the husband's family, who took the grain and money to settle the debt.
The sisters-in-law of Derennar's family cried and wailed, but this was no match for the intimidation of the yamen runners.
One by one, they cursed Liu Chun for being ungrateful, unfilial, and disrespectful to his elders. Liu Chun happily went home with his dowry.
It was a month later that Wang Huaijing truly established himself in Mogao County.
During this time, thanks to the help of the brothers from the escort agency and the assistance of Chang Ershi,
On this day, the head of the escort agency came to say goodbye, and Wang Huaijing was naturally reluctant to part with him.
"Chief, I have a favor to ask. Let me explain first, and then you can make a decision."
Although Mogao County is located in a remote area with frequent sandstorms and little arable land, it has abundant grass and large land area, making it suitable for animal husbandry.
In particular, the wool produced in Mianyang is suitable for spinning yarn and making various warm products.
The biggest drawback here is the difficulty in transporting goods outwards.
The head of the security escort company was also doing it for a living.
I was thinking that if we could open a transport route from the Northwest to the capital, the boss felt it was feasible.
Naturally, the head of the household need not worry about the cost, and as for what goods to transport, my wife will arrange it properly.
With this transport team, Mogao County would have no worries about prosperity, and the brothers of the escort agency would have no worries about making a living.
As for income distribution, that's something the head of the household and my wife need to discuss directly; I'm not an expert in that area.
The chief was delighted. "Good, sir, you are truly talented. You deserve to be the top scholar."
Wang Huaijing made this decision after discussing it with his wife.
After all, economic development requires exchange; relying solely on real estate will only make life difficult for ordinary people.
Open your mind and search for all available talent and resources.
The brothers from the escort agency provided a lot of help along the way, especially in stabilizing Mogao County, where they made a significant contribution.
Although Chang Yi said that the wages had already been settled, Zhao Qingyi still slipped the head of the gang 1,000 taels of silver to express her gratitude.
Zhao Qingyi's dowry was only 1,000 taels of silver. Even with the money Wang Huaijing had earned over the years, their family's wealth was definitely not much.
The reason why she dared to do business was entirely because of the box that Chang Yi gave to Zhao Qingyi in the capital before she got on the train.
The box contained 30,000 taels of silver notes. Those were Zhao Qingyan's emergency funds for her eldest cousin.
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