Tens of thousands of disaster victims were all quiet, not even daring to breathe!
They had indeed been bewitched by coming here! Even if the flood had been devastating, there was still a way out. There was still plenty of food to eat in the mountains and in the water.
They were unarmed—after all, they couldn't all come with a kitchen knife and "beg" for food from the tyrant emperor. Therefore, how could they dare to confront Baili Tang?
Who would dare to open the city gates and let them in? Even those who were armed with sharp weapons would hide themselves at this moment.
Although Baili Tang seemed calm on the surface, his heart was already in turmoil. Baili Tang kept comforting himself - he was about to die, why did he stay?
Even if it was a wrongful killing, in such an era, those who are soft-hearted will not live to see tomorrow.
Lord Wang murmured excitedly, "The ruthless and decisive Majesty of the past seems to have returned!"
When it is time to be strong, you must be strong!
The most effective way to resolve riots is to fight violence with violence!
Nonsense, just a prelude!
Just to provoke the criminals mixed in with the victims!
Don’t think I’m a fool. I fed you and you turned around to kill me?
This makes a lot of sense!
I just don't understand when His Majesty ordered the guards to pretend to be disaster victims and take the opportunity to lead the commotion?
If the guards hadn't shouted, "Kill the tyrant emperor!", how could they have tricked those traitors out?
Wonderful!
Chao Man'er stared with her almond-shaped eyes, unable to believe what she saw. The tyrant killed most of their people so easily?
Fortunately, Dad had foresight.
Some people make noises and expose themselves, while others hide silently.
Those who keep silent will still assassinate the tyrant once they have the chance!
And the success rate is higher!
However, Chao Man'er was about to cry.
Almost all the county magistrates, yamen runners, village heads and others from several nearby counties were invited by the incompetent emperor.
Captain Li led the team in carrying out this mission: "Starting from Dongyun County. All residents of Dongyun County will first gather in the town, then in the villages. Everyone, please identify whether they are from this village! If anyone shields them, everyone in the village, regardless of age, will be punished with 200 strokes of the cane!"
This was still what Baili Tang thought. There must be assassins among the victims. How to identify the assassins? Of course, let the people in each village identify them.
Aren’t you afraid of wasting time by checking like this?
Of course they are not afraid, because they are not the ones who are hungry.
The disaster victims who have been checked can immediately go and get the buns. The ones who will really go hungry are also the disaster victims.
Assassins naturally need to be well fed to have the strength to kill the tyrant, but they can still pretend to be hungry.
"Miss, what should we do?"
"How should I know? Where's the tyrant emperor?"
"I've already hidden myself."
"Hmph! Retreat!" It seems that Daddy's hidden plan is useless. She was so angry that her face turned pale!
Baili Tang: Nonsense, why don't you hide and wait for your assassination? Just now, I showed my face and made a target, but I sweated a lot. I really admire that Trump, who gave speeches all over the world.
Chao Man'er left quietly, but she didn't know that a figure followed her.
The disaster victims can't be counted on, but it won't be easy for Baili Tang to properly resettle these 100,000 victims.
"Miss, we're being followed. It's the dog emperor's guards!"
"Is there any way to get rid of him?"
"Yes! Kill him!"
"Okay, lead him to a less crowded place so that the other guards won't follow him!"
The guard realized that his tracking had failed and changed someone else to follow.
The guards around the emperor do more than just protect the emperor!
However, another guard failed to track him.
Because a masked man with great martial arts skills came out and cut off all the "tails" behind Chao Man'er with just dozens of moves.
The guards from the palace are no match for him!
The investigation was still ongoing, and Baili Tang had already returned to the house. Liang Qiuyu did not return with him, as she seemed to be taking care of Xiaolian and her brother.
Eunuch Yang had already prepared ginseng tea to calm Baili Tang's nerves. With so many victims, His Majesty had no choice but to leave the palace and say a few words—in other words, His Majesty had to act as bait.
Anyone who sees the bait and is ready to take action is undoubtedly a traitor.
Unexpectedly, Your Majesty was able to provoke the rebels in such a short time, causing them to lose their composure and even separate from the victims!
For a moment, Eunuch Yang seemed to see the young Majesty (oh my god, thirty is not old??), how high-spirited and vigorous he was.
"Call Lord Wang and the others in. I have something important to discuss with you." Baili Tang added, "Regarding the treatment of the disaster victims."
Didn't we already discuss this this morning... Eunuch Yang left immediately. Clearly, His Majesty was dissatisfied with the outcome of this morning's deliberations. Fortunately, this old servant is not allowed to discuss government affairs.
As expected, upon hearing this, Lord Wang was terrified. "Eunuch Yang, Your Majesty should take this opportunity to send the victims home and rebuild their homes. Why are you still asking us?"
Eunuch Yang smiled and shook his head without answering him.
After entering Baili Tang's room, Lord Wang knelt down and suggested that the victims be allowed to go back.
"Go back? Go back where?" Baili Tang said angrily, "Sir Wang, I remember you already owe me ten lashes. Add to that your poor performance just now and your failure to offer any constructive suggestions, and you'll receive an additional fifty lashes. I'll punish you once I've dealt with the disaster victims."
Lord Wang was in tears.
"I need to keep the victims here. Sir Zhang, what are your plans?"
"I believe that we can hold poetry gatherings, lantern riddles, and other activities for people to participate. But the prerequisite is that Your Majesty must first feed them."
Baili Tang looked at Zhang Dongzheng and asked, "Lord Zhang, you've hit the nail on the head, but don't you think this is ridiculous? Most of the villagers can't even read. How can you ask them to write poems and couplets?"
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