Chapter 251 Strike
County government office. Governor Jiang Ruji looked at the figures in the account book and curled his lips in disdain.
"Mr. Wen is as rigid as ever. The court allocated so much money, let alone building one dam, two or three dams can be built."
"Sir, now that you have taken over the project, isn't it you who have the final say on how to build it?" said the counselor next to him.
"Sir..." The attendant came in from outside, looking nervous. "Something happened."
"What's wrong?" Jiang Ruji said calmly, "Wen scolded me in the prison again and said he would report me? Don't worry, I won't let him leave the prison."
An official from Beijing contracted a serious disease while on duty outside and died overnight in a barren little place. When the body was transported back, only a skeleton was left. Who would have cared to investigate?
Besides, the reason why he dared to touch the man named Wen was because he was a bad person and blocked the financial path of that big shot.
This money is not for him alone. As long as he presents it to that important person, he will have a chance of promotion.
"No, it was the workers at the dam who were causing trouble," said the attendant.
"I have increased their wages by fifty cents each. Will they still cause trouble?"
Jiang Ruji knew very well what those petty citizens were thinking. In order to appease them, he used some small benefits to make them shut up and avoid spreading the matter.
These rural untouchables who have never seen the world are best dealt with. First, they are afraid of death, and dare not offend even the county magistrate, let alone the senior officials. Second, they are short-sighted and only see small profits. Just spend a little money to make them shut up. After all, there are thousands of people, and he can't kill them all.
"Today, workers at the dam reported being sick or injured one after another. Originally, there were several thousand people working, but today, there were less than 800 people working."
"Are they looking for death?" Jiang Ruji said viciously, "These lowly people are so shameless. You two go and give them a beating to make them behave themselves."
Before the counselor and his followers left, another personal soldier came in.
The guard said to Jiang Ruji: "The people are making a fuss."
"What's wrong?" Jiang Ruji was furious.
"Our man molested a girl in the city, and the people caught him and wanted to ask for an explanation. In addition, the family of the county magistrate is also making trouble at the door, saying that they have been eating slop these days, and you are planning to starve them to death and then rob them of their master's credit."
"They are indeed the untouchables from a small place, so cunning." Jiang Ruji said, "There is no need to keep that useless person who can't control himself, just kill him on the spot to calm the public anger. The workers in the dam will have their wages increased by another 100 coins, those who are willing to work can continue to work, and those who are not willing will be driven out of the dam and hired again with a large salary. As for the family of the county magistrate, quietly tell them to take them to see their master, and then lock them up, don't let them have the opportunity to walk around."
Qin Huiyin was in the crowd and saw the governor's cronies raising their swords and slashing them. The soldier who molested the girl was immediately torn from his head and body, and blood splattered everywhere, scaring many people.
"It's so scary." The people were frightened and took a few steps back.
Qin Huiyin's face was not looking good either. It was the first time she saw someone being killed with her own eyes, and she felt a little uncomfortable. After all, as a modern lesbian, she didn't even dare to watch a chicken being killed, let alone a person.
The thin monkey lowered his voice and said, "Don't be afraid, girl. At worst, we can go and rob the prison."
"You guys, the officials, are you still planning to rob the prison?" Qin Huiyin calmed down. "However, our goal has been achieved. The conflict between the people brought by the governor and the people has worsened. There is no need for us to instigate it. More conflicts will break out between the two sides."
The county magistrate is a good official, and many people are grateful to him. Now that the county magistrate is bullied by the new governor, the people dare not fight against the government openly, but they dare to use some means in secret. No matter how many people the governor brings, they can't defeat the entire county. Therefore, the governor's subordinates have a harder and harder time in the county, and even greater conflicts have broken out.
Boom boom boom…
Qin Huiyin led the families of Jiang Qibin and others to beat drums to appeal for justice.
The governor's minions came to drive them away.
"Everyone, come and see, they are trying to silence me..." Chen Yong's mother screamed, "Our Chen Yong was wrongly accused, they didn't even investigate, they just wanted to kill me to silence me. Everyone, if we let this corrupt official continue to harm the county magistrate and Lord Wen, our dam will not be built, and we won't even be able to survive..."
"Release the county magistrate... Release the county magistrate..."
"You must release the lord. This place is under the jurisdiction of the county magistrate. You locked us up. Are you trying to silence us?"
Qian Baotou came out with his men and said to the people, "Everyone, listen to what I have to say."
Everyone looked at Qian Baotou.
Qian Baotou said hypocritically: "The matter of the dam has been investigated clearly. Song Ruize and his people are rampant in the dam. I am the dam leader in the dam. I have dealt with Song Ruize. This man is cruel and ruthless. If such a person does not die, there will be more people who will be harmed by him. As for the county magistrate and Lord Wen, the governor certainly knows that they are good officials. But they were deceived by Song Ruize, which means they did not know people well, and they will still be punished. But don't worry, the county magistrate and Lord Wen did not kill anyone, and they will be released soon."
"You're lying." Qin Huiyin said loudly, "We have found clues. My brother didn't kill the man. We have witnesses and evidence. Do you dare to go with us to confront the governor?"
"Little girl, I know you are eager to save your brother, but even so, you can't lie with your eyes open, right?" Qian Baotou said calmly, "It was your brother who killed the man, and many people saw it."
"My witness also saw you kill someone." Qin Huiyin said, "If the governor doesn't care, we will appeal. There must be a magistrate who is willing to overturn our injustice."
There was a flash of murderous intent in Qian Baotou's eyes.
This troublesome little girl is really disobedient!
At first, he saw that she was well-behaved and took care of her stubborn brother for her. If he had known that this pair of siblings would be his biggest stumbling block, he should have made that guy disappear completely.
Qian Batou glanced at his men beside him.
The man nodded.
Brother Xiang looked at Qin Huiyin with a complicated expression, feeling very conflicted.
He had tasted the sauce sent by the little girl and had always been impressed by her. He was also envious of Song Ruize for having such a sister who planned for him. Unfortunately, this brother and sister blocked Qian Baotou's way.
I’m afraid Qian Baotou will not let her go.
The governor's henchmen drove away the man beating the drum.
The people were talking about it.
Originally, Song Ruize's murder case caused a big stir, and people who didn't know him really thought he was a cruel and bloody person. However, even the county magistrate and Lord Wen were arrested by the governor, and they began to doubt the authenticity of the case.
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