665 Swift and Decisive Measures
Like the rising sun and the spring rain after a drought, it brought boundless hope and aspirations to the people of Changzhou.
Mr. Wang had anticipated that this initiative to promote primary school education would be warmly received by the people of Changzhou, but he never imagined it would be received in such a warm manner.
Privately, some people even chanted, "Lord He is immortal! Prefect Wang is immortal too!"
These calls, like a surging river, were filled with the boundless admiration and gratitude of ordinary villagers and people.
Upon hearing this, I felt both gratified and apprehensive, knowing that I had only done my part and that it was all thanks to the adults.
But this honor and admiration made him beam with pride.
Looking at the children laughing and playing, my heart was filled with anticipation and hope. Suddenly, I felt that this city had gained a different kind of vitality—the seeds of hope.
Furthermore, Mr. Wang concurrently served as the educational administrator of Changzhou, personally spending a great deal of time selecting and recruiting teachers for the designated courses in the border town.
After several days of visits, Mr. Wang went deep into various primary schools and personally experienced the lives of children. He couldn't help but feel a surge of indescribable emotions.
During this process, he felt that the bottleneck in his cultivation seemed to be loosening slightly. An elusive understanding, like a drizzle, crept into the night with the wind, and came slowly and silently, as if it were drifting in from a dream.
This understanding was profound and far-reaching, mysterious and wonderful, making Mr. Wang feel as if he were in a vast world, seeing a sage asking a scholar with no strength to even kill a chicken for a way to protect his life and fight against evil forces.
Unwavering until death, having survived countless near-death experiences, I finally overcame all obstacles and tears welled up in my eyes!
Unconsciously, I felt as if I had reached a higher level, as if my realm had been quietly improved.
During this period, in a state between dreaming and waking, Mr. Wang suddenly felt a golden light slowly flowing into his body, warm and mysterious.
As the golden light entered his body, Mr. Wang felt a powerful force surging within him, as if it were about to break free of its restraints and reach the heavens.
The Buddha stood in a mysterious and solemn hall, surrounded by golden light. A cultivation method flowed forth: 'Heavenly Dipper Orthodox Method!'
This method connects with the power of heaven and earth, using oneself as a bridge, and upholding justice in one's heart.
However, how to act as a bridge and what methods to use for it have not yet been successfully verified.
But Mr. Wang was not in a hurry; he believed that things would fall into place naturally. He was truly happy to govern this state and this region.
Officer Fei, also known as Fei Laosan, walked home at a leisurely pace. Although he was still an officer, he felt quite different at this moment. Along the way, many familiar villagers greeted him softly.
Some people came up to share what they had heard: "The Yu family is currently buying medicinal herbs at high prices, as long as they are old enough or fresh and vibrant."
What do you mean by "fresh and vibrant" medicinal herbs? Are they just pulled from the water?
"My relatives live near the Yu family. I heard they've recently spent too much on medicinal herbs, plus they have to pay for road repairs. They'll be forced into labor soon, so they're all thinking of coming here to develop their businesses."
Officer Fei listened slowly, not in a hurry. In a short time, Changzhou had become much more secure. Some people who were previously difficult to deal with had already passed away.
There are also some ruffians who frequently disrupt public order and oppress the people, but they are all rather secretive, coming secretly and running away as soon as the yamen runners arrive.
Prefect Wang never tolerated such behavior. He killed some and arrested others to perform corvée labor, basically forcing them to work until they died, showing no mercy whatsoever.
Having witnessed firsthand the ruthless methods used by Prefect Wang to deal with the ruffians, Officer Fei couldn't help but feel a surge of fear. Such methods even made Officer Fei tremble with apprehension.
Although I am upright, I cannot fully guarantee the well-being of the other members of my family, since there are always some unexpected people in a large family.
He secretly warned the younger members of his family to familiarize themselves with the city's new rules, to abide by their duties, and not to overstep them in the slightest. If they themselves committed a crime, he would find it difficult to extricate himself from the situation.
For example, Songtao's family was quite wealthy. He stole Sanzhong's ox, but he refused to admit it and instead falsely accused Sanzhong of stealing it from him. He claimed that Sanzhong was the ox and that he was being framed.
Under normal circumstances, Song Tao's family would certainly be powerful enough not to steal cattle.
The case was handled with meticulous investigation and covert methods. Even if Song Tao stole the cow, the maximum punishment he could receive was a fine of a few taels of silver.
After all, a cow only costs six to eight taels of silver.
However, Cangming, Mr. Wang's assistant, immediately made a startling sound, and in a daze, Songtao confessed that he had stolen the cow from Sanzhong's family, and even bowed and begged for forgiveness, willing to compensate.
Magistrate Wang solved the case like a pro, the victim received compensation, and this matter should be resolved perfectly, bringing joy to all.
However, Mr. Wang ordered a thorough investigation of the Songtao family and discovered that similar incidents, such as cattle theft, had occurred repeatedly, clearly indicating that this was the work of a habitual offender.
This matter must not be tolerated; it must be dealt with severely as a warning to others. After investigation, the main culprit should be sent directly to Caishikou for execution.
When the ringleader was led to the guillotine, with a flash of the blade, the criminal fell to the ground, his head rolling and blood flowing everywhere. The crowd was filled with fear, but mostly with cheers and encouragement.
This was not an isolated incident. After the two killings, some people were so frightened that they either left the place on their own initiative or behaved themselves.
As usual, I walked to the Fei family's old house, where the sounds of drills continued unabated.
His body was full of energy, mixed with the smell of sweat, but Officer Fei didn't care; in fact, he had gotten used to it.
Upon seeing his elder brother watching from the side with a worried look on his brow, he quickened his pace to get to his side.
Inside the side hall, Constable Fei recounted the day's events in a low voice, and the Fei family head nodded slightly.
The head of the Fei family pondered for a moment, a hint of solemnity in his expression. He said softly, "Today I received news from the Fei family's old residence that there have been many new incidents of sacrificing to evil spirits recently."
Although the letter did not explicitly state this, it merely reminded us to be more careful.
But in my opinion, there are probably some members of the Fei family involved as well.
He shook his head slightly and continued, "As for whether those participating in the sacrifice are people nearing the end of their lifespan, those who lack talent, or both, it is still uncertain."
After all, the ability to achieve immortality and break through cultivation levels is fascinating!
However, regardless of the circumstances, this goes against ancestral precepts and is extremely dangerous.
With a resolute glint in his eyes, he said in a low voice, "We also need to be careful. For everyone's safety, the elders in the family cannot leave the city during this period."
I think they would agree completely.
A ruthless and resolute glint flashed in the eyes of the Fei family head. He thought to himself, 'To prevent them from falling into the arms of evil and bringing disaster upon the entire family.'
For someone to worship demons is not only a betrayal of the family, but also a stain on the family's honor, and a serious threat to the family's future.
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