Lin Zecheng.

“Huhhhh…”

Footsteps sounded, and a group of people rushed out of the prefect's mansion.

This is the yamen runner-in-chief of the prefect's office, and the head of the chief inspector Wang Qian.

Wang Qian was originally the captain of Funing County. Because of his ability to do things last time, Luo Xingchen discussed with the prefect Chu Xiquan to promote him and mention him to Lin Zecheng.

Being the chief constable is the chief constable of a county, which is incomparable to Funing County.

Wang Qian had already pulled out his waist knife from his hand.

He was wearing an official uniform, an official hat, and a knife in his hand. He swept his eyes over. Even if the person he was watching did not violate the Da Qilu, his heart would be stuttered, and he suspected that he had done something wrong.

"This place is an important place in the imperial court, so you must not trespass!"

Wang Qian's heavy eyebrows stood up high and shouted loudly.

His voice was full of energy, and everyone outside heard it.

"Brother Wei, do we still need to move forward?"

A timid squire, a little worried, grabbed Wei Donglai's sleeve and whispered.

"Didn't we have pressed our handprints long ago? This time, all the glory is glory, and all the losses are glory."

"Besides, I'm not afraid, what are you afraid of?"

Wei Donglai was not willing to let him go.

If the people who had finally gathered together were let go, wouldn't it be useless for his efforts?

The gentry shook for a moment, his lips trembled, and there was a hint of fear in his eyes and said, "But that person is Wang Qian. Wang Qian is famous for being ruthless and no one gives face to him."

"So what about Wang Qian? I have fame and fortune and have never violated the law of the Great Qi. Can he still dare to arrest people casually?"

"Everyone has some fame and honor, and he has donated small officials, so he is also well-known. Wang Qian is just a constable. Will he not act according to the law of the Great Qi?"

Wei Donglai waved his sleeves, raised his head, and was not afraid.

"Don't worry about this and that. When we come here, we will have no way out. It's better to make a concerted effort and submit the petition in one go."

Wei Donglai's confidence was indeed infecting many people, and it also made those who wanted to give up again.

"Petition, please ask the master to decide for us."

"The court cannot compete with the people for profit."

"The people are suffering, they are so miserable!"

"The master shows mercy and give us a way out."

“…”

Many squires, under the protection of many guards, shouted and walked towards the prefect's mansion.

However, when the people nearby heard their words, they couldn't help but be dumbfounded.

They also call themselves civilians?

Who is the "people"?

Those gentry masters are considered civilians. Are those who can’t even eat food still considered civilians?

I'm afraid I've been expelled from my nationality long ago.

"What are you doing? Do you want to rebel?"

Wang Qian shouted.

Then, the constables behind him all pulled out their knives.

When Wang Qian first came to the prefect's mansion, he came to give in and rigorously rectified the team. The constables who can still stay are all young men who are not afraid of being implicated and have bloody nature.

As long as Wang Qian gives a command, he will be fined even if he is a squire.

"Captain Wang, we didn't want to rebel. We just wanted to petition the prefect, which does not violate the law of the Great Qi."

Wei Donglai sighed inwardly and stepped forward.

If he doesn't make a move, the others will retreat.

These gentry and landlords are indeed not good at doing big things. When they encounter a little thing, they don’t want to face the difficulties, but they just want to retreat.

But now the arrow is on the string and I have to fire it.

How could he let these people who have already made their way back?

"Yes, it does not violate the law of the Great Qi, but it is inappropriate to gather people to make noise and disrupt order."

"You want to petition and send three or five representatives to come with me to the mansion, and the rest of the people are all dispersed."

Wang Qian said coldly.

He acts in accordance with the rules and will not do anything beyond common sense.

"Just let's just a few of us, the rest, go back and wait for news."

Wei Donglai turned around and faced everyone.

"Brother Wei takes care of him."

The other squire masters were eager to go back early, they were already scared.

The momentary impulse when I set off is gone now.

"Brother Wei, are we really going to go in?"

The squire left behind swallowed and whispered.

"I've come here, can I still leave?"

Wei Donglai raised his eyebrows and said.

"Let's go, don't delay."

He held a tray with one hand.

The petition that had been prepared long ago was placed on the pallet.

Wei Donglai led the way and walked inside with four squire and landlords.

The four gentry and landlords except him were representatives of various places. Their families had great achievements and higher status. At the same time, they were direct victims of this new court policy and suffered more losses.

In just a short distance, they walked with a tragic feeling of wind and cold Yishui.

No one knows what the outcome will be, but they can only choose to fight, otherwise they will have to wait to die.

They followed Wang Qian into the lobby of the prefect's mansion.

A plaque with the words "The mirror is hanging high" hung above the lobby.

The prefect Chu Xiquan sat upright in a high position.

"Meet the prefect Chu."

The five of them walked in and bowed down to salute.

Among them, the worst is scholars. When they see their parents, they don’t have to kneel down, but just bow.

"What's wrong with you?"

Chu Xiquan did not give him a seat as he used to, and his expression was obviously cold.

This is also a matter of course.

They had already rushed to the door and fought against him. Can they still expect Chu Xiquan to give him a smile?

"Mr. Chu, this is a petition we are waiting for. I hope you can make decisions for the people."

Wei Donglai raised the tray high.

"Come on." Chu Xiquan said.

The master standing beside him stepped forward to pick up the petition and placed it on the desk in front of Chu Xiquan.

Chu Xiquan opened the petition and read a few pages casually.

Then, he looked up and said, "I have already known what you are worried about."

"It's just a decline in income. Do you know that the imperial court's overseas shipping is about to be opened to Linze City?"

"I don't know, Lord Chu, please make it clear."

Wei Donglai was a little stunned. This was different from what he had agreed before.

What I said before was that with a command, I took down all the people, but I never mentioned anything about shipping.

"The court must strictly control sea transportation. Only those who have obtained a specialty license from the court can ship by sea. Otherwise, it will be considered smuggling. Do you understand?"

Chu Xiquan said lightly.

Cold sweat penetrated Wei Donglai's forehead.

The other few people were even more unbearable. When they heard about this, their legs couldn't stand firm.

You know, their real household income depends on foreign trade, that is, shipping.

However, according to the arrangements of the court, they were all illegal!
Chapter completed!