The task of dealing with the flood was originally intended for the princes, so he waved his hand and directly ordered Xie Qianzhong to handle it. Unexpectedly, Xie Qianzhong handled it very well, and the public's support for him actually increased, resulting in a counterproductive outcome.
Therefore, the real dangers begin after returning to Beijing, but one should absolutely not stay in Fengxian for too long.
The Tiger Gang has only been quiet for a few days. If they come up with some ideas later, they will definitely make a comeback. They must seize these days.
The threats they face now are numerous, all stemming from insufficient strength, which makes Song Tangxue eager to improve.
"I'll do it."
So the two of them worked together to dredge the waterway, busy until night, and finally achieved some results.
"The flood in Fengxian County is simply due to blocked waterways, excessive water accumulation, and washed-away crops. As long as the root cause is addressed, there will be no problem."
Xie Qianzhong pulled her into his arms again. He was becoming more and more attached to Song Tangxue, and the longer it went on, the stronger his feelings for her became.
"I can't wait any longer."
"What?" Song Tangxue looked up and only saw his chin.
“I thought I had plenty of time to develop my own power, but now I don’t want to wait any longer. I want to marry you. I don’t want to see you enter another man’s house.”
It was dark that night, but Song Tangxue could feel his gaze making it hard for her to breathe. Xie Qianzhong rarely expressed his feelings directly, which made her even more moved.
"It won't be long before we all get what we want."
...
Tiger Gang.
Tiger wrote and drew on the letter for a long time, then tied it to the leg of a carrier pigeon. There was a knock on the door, and it was Lin Cheng.
"Big Brother has almost finished preparations. Shall we make our move tonight?"
Tiger nodded. He had told Zhan Ming a few days ago that he didn't intend to take action against them, but that was just a delaying tactic. They would secretly evade Zhan Ming's spies before making their move. They were the bosses of Feng County and would not allow anyone to threaten them.
"Just who is this Left Prime Minister? How does he know the Third Master? Are you sure you've found out? Is there any other powerful force behind him?"
"Brother, don't worry about that. It's definitely not him. He was originally from a poor family, but for some reason, he was favored by the current emperor and became the Left Prime Minister. He's just an empty-headed fool. This is just an attempt to control him. He's no match for our Tiger Gang!"
Xie Qianzhong always seemed arrogant and haughty, and I thought he had some great abilities. I never expected him to be just a kid from an ordinary family. I don't know what kind of luck he had to rise to prominence like this. He really thinks he's a big shot.
"Has the identity of the girl next to him been confirmed?"
"Her identity is somewhat complicated. She is the Crown Princess, and I don't know why she came to Feng County this time."
They are currently unwilling to compete with the imperial court for the capital, so they plan to take action against Xie Qianzhong tonight. As for Song Tangxue, as long as she doesn't die, that's fine.
"Speaking of how much silver we robbed from the people today, brothers, it's time to get some new clothes."
They also committed robberies in secret. The common people already had very little to lose, and after being plundered by them, there was almost nothing left. Today, many more people will probably die.
"Alright, we should go now. I think Xie Qianzhong and the others have almost finished repairing the waterway. We can't let them continue like this."
Tonight was destined to be anything but peaceful. As the two of them walked back, they felt that the surroundings were unusually quiet, without even the slightest sound, as if no one lived there.
“This is clearly where the people live. In the capital, the city is still decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations at this hour. Why is Feng County resting so early?”
Just now, around 7 PM, there wasn't a single person to be seen on the street, and even the small shops had closed early. This was very strange.
"The people of Feng County are already struggling to survive. Over the years, the Weiwu Gang has frequently robbed them of silver and beautiful women. They haven't already washed up by now, but they're staying in their houses without making a sound, for fear that the Weihu Gang will discover them."
"Is there no one in the imperial court to stop them? They're showing no respect for the Emperor!"
Xie Qianzhong shook his head helplessly. The emperor was unwilling to interfere, as it would only cause them to lose troops. So he turned a blind eye. Feng County was not a wealthy place to begin with, so it would not affect those in high positions far away.
The emperor is unjust. As the Son of Heaven, he only cares about his own safety and doesn't care about the common people.
"So that makes sense. Does he really intend to just let these people be oppressed like this?"
"There is no other way. The current emperor is not worthy of his position and only sits in that position because of his bloodline."
The Emperor didn't even spare some small border countries. Xie Qianzhong barely survived that war and vowed that he would not be a man if he could not avenge himself. So he plotted and finally sat on the position of Zuo Xiang, but he did not expect to encounter the unexpected change of Song Tangxue.
"I still remember that battle twenty years ago. I guess even he has forgotten that he attacked a small place called Anguo."
It was an inconspicuous country, but its people lived in peace and prosperity, and Xie Qianzhong was a prince.
His father taught him from a young age to be a gentleman, to love the people and put them first, so that he could promote the righteous path. Until one day, Yongfeng Kingdom launched an attack on An Kingdom. The small country, which was already vulnerable, was killed in the battle. Only Xie Qianzhong was saved by his father hiding him in a water vat.
"Alright, let's hurry back, it's too eerie here." Noticing that Xie Qianzhong's expression was a bit off, Song Tangxue quickly changed the subject.
Just then, a cloud of smoke suddenly appeared in front of them. Song Tangxue covered her mouth and nose: "It's poisonous smoke!"
Half an incense stick later, the smoke dissipated, and a group of figures appeared before them, among whom they recognized several familiar faces.
"Lin Cheng?" These must be the Tiger Gang members. They surrounded the two of them. "That's right, we've found out this time. Zhan Ming isn't with you. I'd like to see if you can get out of here alive!"
The man in the lead was Tiger, and he was holding a large knife that perfectly matched his scar: "You're quite a pretty young lady, don't kill her, I want to have some fun with her!"
Xie Qianzhong's gaze was icy, especially after Tiger Brother finished speaking: "You think you can stop me?"
To remain so calm and composed even when surrounded by dozens of people is a level of composure that few others can match.
"Your third leader told you before that you were not allowed to attack us again, didn't he? Did you just ignore his words?"
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