After Changsun Dechong and Eunuch Li arrived with their men, Chu Fan asked Mu Xi and Tang Ji to release Zheng Gang and the other two. However, even so, Zheng Gang was no match for Changsun Dechong.
After being assaulted by Chang Sun Dechong, Zheng Gang didn't fight back. Even with numerous city guards present, he remained restrained. After all, the other side was outnumbered, and the city guards had only helped him because they were also members of the city guards, and he had been captured and assaulted.
Now, if I take the initiative to provoke the other party, the city guards may not necessarily help me. After all, not all soldiers are related to me.
In addition, the person in front of him had already asked the city guards to invite the city lord to come, which meant that if he took any action without authorization at this time, it would likely cause dissatisfaction from his uncle, the city lord.
In this situation, Zheng Gang had to weigh the pros and cons and act cautiously so as not to cause unnecessary trouble to the relationship between himself and the city lord.
Zheng Gang simply glared at Changsun Dechong angrily and said viciously, "Just wait and see. You'll be in trouble when my uncle gets here. How dare you openly attack the city guards?"
Zheng Gang's voice was full of anger and threats, as if their family was the master in Zhonghua City.
Chang Sun Dechong no longer wanted to talk. He was filled with confusion and helplessness. Had he really violated the laws of heaven? He was actually being punished by such a fool. Chang Sun Dechong felt the world was full of malice, and his heart was filled with grievance and anger.
Not long after, a middle-aged man in gorgeous clothes hurried over, accompanied by a group of city guards. He was not wearing the official uniform issued by the court, but a gorgeous silk crown and valuable jewelry.
Chang Sun Dechong was very familiar with this person. This was the mayor of Zhonghua City whom he personally appointed. In order to avoid resentment among the people of Hedong Jiuzhou, after the three citadels were built, Chang Sun Dechong only allowed the disaster victims who had fled to Kaifeng City to live there.
His original intention was to maintain the stability and harmony of the city, but now it seems that he has done everything wrong.
When the disaster victims from the nine counties of Hedong arrived outside Kaifeng City, Chu Fan asked Chang Sun Dechong to build three citadels. At that time, Chang Sun Dechong decided to select the lords of each city from among the disaster victims in the three cities to facilitate the management and reconstruction of their homes.
The current Lord of Zhonghua City was chosen by Changsun Dechong himself from among the disaster victims. He was once one of the disaster victims, but now he has long forgotten his original intention.
As one of the first victims to arrive outside Kaifeng, Yan Kai stepped forward to help the city guards, who were severely understaffed during the chaos, and helped resettle the homeless victims.
Yan Kai also made outstanding contributions to the establishment of the new city. He was very skilled and did a very good job in organizing manpower, so Chang Sun Dechong believed that Yan Kai could be a qualified manager.
However, as time went on, Yan Kai's nature seemed to have changed dramatically. The leader who was once full of responsibility and dedication had now become a person who only knew how to enjoy himself and indulge in personal desires.
He no longer cared about the lives and safety of the people in Zhonghua City. Even when the people were in trouble, he did not care and let them fend for themselves. This change was not expected by Chang Sun Dechong, and Yan Kai's degeneration was so fast that Chang Sun Dechong could not have anticipated it.
When Zheng Gang saw Yan Kai appear before him, he immediately ran over and said to him excitedly, "Uncle, you're finally here! These people actually dared to attack the city guards. They are obviously plotting a rebellion."
As Zheng Gang spoke, he pointed at Changsun Dechong and continued, "This guy is even more outrageous. He actually claimed that boy is the emperor. Isn't this a clear act of treason?"
However, Yan Kai ignored Zheng Gang's words. As soon as his eyes fell on Changsun Dechong, an ominous premonition arose in his heart.
As a city lord who had just taken office for a few months, he might not know why so many eunuchs and palace maids left the palace and came here, but when he saw the angry expression of Changsun Dechong and heard the words of his nephew Zheng Gang, he realized that he might be in great danger this time.
Yan Kai was well aware of what his nephew had done. If these things were known by the court, Zheng Gang and his family would face a catastrophe with no hope of survival.
Yan Kaiqiang stayed calm and should not fall into unnecessary panic under the current circumstances.
Yan Kai walked up to Changsun Dechong and knelt respectfully on the ground, his tone carrying a hint of apology: "Minister Changsun, I really didn't know when you would arrive here. I also didn't receive any notice, so I couldn't arrange for anyone to come and greet you in advance."
Chang Sun Dechong's face did not show any sign of relaxation. He was already accustomed to Yan Kai's kneeling. When Yan Kai was still an ordinary citizen, he had a special liking for kneeling to officials.
Of course, for many ordinary people, they don't know what etiquette they should do when meeting an official, because they have never received systematic etiquette education. Over time, they have formed the idea that kneeling is always right when meeting an official.
Even though Yan Kai has become the city lord, he still maintains this habit. Whenever he meets an official of higher status than himself, he will kneel down without hesitation.
Of course, many officials also enjoyed the awe and obedience shown by ordinary people when they knelt.
Chang Sun Dechong pointed at Zheng Gang and asked Yan Kai seriously, "Who is that city guard standing there? Is he your relative? Since he called you uncle right there, you must know something about him, right?"
Yan Kai knelt on the ground and raised his head, looking towards Zheng Gang. He replied respectfully, "Master Changsun, that is indeed my nephew. I wonder what he did wrong to offend you. I will let my nephew apologize to you. After all, he is just a child. I hope Master Changsun will forgive my nephew for my sake."
Chang Sun Dechong looked at Yan Kai's flattering appearance, and the worry in his heart finally died.
These officials who were promoted without any training always think of using connections and personal relationships to solve problems no matter what happens. How can they govern the city well with such an attitude?
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