Chapter 447 Unexpected
Sure enough, as Feng Zhihuan expected, a group of ragged mobs quickly came towards the city gate.
Feng Zhihuan looked carefully and looked at Zhao Yi on the side. Thinking that he would die here today, his heart was suddenly filled with emotions.
Zhao Yi noticed his gaze and turned his head to look over. He saw Feng Zhihuan's eyebrows relaxed, and a hint of joy appeared on his face, as if something good was about to happen.
Feng Zhihuan met Zhao Yi's gaze and subconsciously dodged.
Zhao Yi raised his eyebrows slightly and asked in a gentle tone, "Master Feng, do you have anything to say to me?"
Feng Zhihuan chuckled and said, "I heard that the mob was looting grain, and you were the first to rush to the city gate with your men. I was so anxious, fearing that the brutal and barbaric mob would harm you, that I hurried over here."
Having said this, he glanced at the mob leader and said meaningfully, "I didn't expect you were old acquaintances with them."
This old acquaintance said it very cleverly.
If Zhao Yi had not denied it, news of his collusion with the mob would probably have spread, and it might even have turned into Zhao Yi inciting the mob to rebel.
If Zhao Yiruo denied it, it might alienate the harmonious relationship between him and the mob.
Zhao Yi seemed oblivious to the hidden meaning in Feng Zhihuan's words. "Your Majesty once said that the people only seek food and clothing, and have no other ambitions. If you can cause the people to rebel, you must have suffered great injustice and cut off their livelihood."
"Your Majesty has repeatedly instructed me to understand the situation and address the people's demands without harming them in the slightest. Only in this way can we win the hearts and minds of the people and quell the civil unrest."
"After all, the people are the foundation of the country. Only when the people's hearts are stable can the Northern Qi Dynasty be unshakable."
"I remember your majesty's words and put the people first," Zhao Yi said gently. "On my way to Yongqing County, I encountered civilians in distress and offered them a helping hand. I had no idea they were the mob Lord Feng had described."
When the mob heard these words, they were stunned and their eyes became sore.
Didn't Your Majesty abandon them?
If Zhao Yi had not given them money and medicine to help their seriously ill relatives, and had not sent them food, they would not have believed what Zhao Yi said.
Zhao Yi was ordered by the emperor to quell the civil unrest. He did not use a single soldier against them, but only promised them that he would give them justice.
Now after hearing what Zhao Yi said, they believed it without a doubt.
Because they had heard of Zhao Yi, who was a great contributor to epidemic relief.
Such a person who cares about the people will never collude with Feng Zhihuan and his ilk.
Feng Zhihuan's expression froze, how could he dare to refute Zhao Yi's words?
Although I suffered a setback, the anger in my chest dissipated when I thought about what was going to happen next.
Feng Zhihuan put his hands behind his back and watched the mob rushing over. He felt relieved and waited for them to cause trouble.
As expected, the mob gasped and said to the leader, "Boss, the police killed our people without any explanation." As he spoke, the man glared at Feng Zhihuan fiercely and said, "It must be this bastard official who ordered the police to kill us."
When the mob heard the news, they all looked at Feng Zhihuan angrily.
Feng Zhihuan was dumbfounded. What was going on?
He soon realized that something was wrong and these people were not the "mob" he had arranged.
Before he could think about it, he saw the mob rushing towards him: "Brothers, kill this dog official and get rid of this harm to the people."
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