Become a feudal king from today

"The man riding the horse is His Highness King Yan. I have seen him before."

"What a charming and graceful man. The lives of the people of Yan County will be in his hands from now on."

"Heroes come from young. King Yan was able to overthrow the Huang and Du families at such a young age. He is truly a hero."

"..."

In the East Market, the small execution ground was surrounded by so many people that even a fly couldn't squeeze in.

After the Huang and Du clan members were taken to the execution ground, Liu Fu reported back to Zhao Xu and suggested that Zhao Xu should show up.

After all, this is a good opportunity to increase the status of Prince Yan's Mansion in the hearts of the people of Yan County.

But Xu Lie objected.

The execution ground was chaotic, and he was worried that someone with ulterior motives was hiding among the people and would be detrimental to King Yan.

The two bickered over this.

But in the end Zhao Xu decided to come forward.

In troubled times, what does it look like to be cowardly?

In the long run, you will only be despised by others.

"Your Highness, sit here."

As soon as Zhao Xu arrived, Liu Fu led him to the main seat, while Xu Lie led the guards to guard him.

Zhao Xu did not sit down immediately, but stood in front of the throne. He said: "Dear fellow villagers of Yan County, the Huang and Du families have been causing trouble in Yan County for many years, and now they have raised an army to rebel. It is simply heinous. Today, I will put them to death." They are handed over to you for judgment and your guilt is denounced.”

A fellow villager said this, and the people outside the execution ground immediately felt warm in their hearts.

The wealthy families in Yan County had never regarded them as human beings.

How could King Yan be so kind?

At that moment, the corners of the eyes of the common people became wet with emotion.

Before, they faced only hopeless misery.

They knew that no one in Yan County could bring justice to them.

But things are different now, King Yan appears.

Now it was their turn to judge the wealthy family. This was something they had never dreamed of doing.

In this incredible atmosphere, the execution ground was completely silent.

Everyone's eyes were focused on Zhao Xu.

"What's wrong, don't you believe it?" Zhao Xu was surprised by the sudden silence.

"Your Highness, the common people come first."

After Zhao Xu finished speaking, an old man in ragged clothes, gray hair, and a walking stick came forward tremblingly.

"I have only one life, and I am not afraid of the revenge of the wealthy family." The old man smiled brightly and pointed at a child of the Huang family on the execution platform.

"Huang Ren, do you remember that you took my daughter as a concubine six years ago, and my poor bitch went to the government office to redress her grievances, but you bribed the government, falsely accused my family member of extortion, and beat her to death with torture." The old man cried sadly. Cry and howl.

When all the people heard this, their expressions were moved.

Someone who knew the old man echoed and shouted: "This is absolutely true."

Zhao Xu looked at where the old man was pointing his finger, and saw a fat Huang family member trembling with fear.

"Go and invite the old man's daughter." Liu Fu called a soldier.

The wives and concubines of wealthy families with non-Huang Du surnames were all detained elsewhere.

The soldier left for a while and then returned with a woman.

When she saw the old man, the woman immediately threw herself into his arms and cried.

All the people turned their attention.

"Come here, push Huang Ren out and behead him!" Zhao Xu ordered.

This is the first thing. He must make a good start so that the people can be bold.

"Spare my life, spare your life..." Huang Ren was so frightened that he had no energy to beg for mercy.

A swordsman came behind him, the sword flashed, and a human head rolled to the ground.

"Okay!" Someone among the people shouted.

Then the applause spread like boiling water among the people.

The atmosphere became heated, and a commoner came forward, pointed at a member of the Du family, and said, "You can admit that my brother was beaten to death by you."

After him, a group of people rushed forward and pointed at the Huang and Du children on the execution platform. The hatred in their eyes seemed to be ready to spurt out at any time, and they shouted curses in their mouths.

The crowd was immediately furious.

Zhao Xu nodded with satisfaction and said to Liu Fu, "I'll leave the rest to you."

Liu Fu saluted, got off the execution platform, and recorded the people's grievances one by one.

Punish immediately according to the people's accusations.

In one day, more than 600 Huang and Du family members were beheaded, more than 1,000 were sent to prisons, and 2,000 to 3,000 were demoted as slaves.

The setting sun cast its afterglow, and the people outside the execution ground refused to leave.

They were extremely excited.

Not only because they relieved their hatred, but because King Yan was like a beam of light in the dark night, allowing them to see the dawn.

"From now on, if the people of Yan County have any grievances, they can go to the gate of the palace to play drums and redress their grievances. I will set up a drum to play grievances in front of the palace."

In the expectant eyes of the people, Zhao Xu gave them another dose of reassuring soup.

"His Highness is truly Lord Qingtian."

"With His Highness, our people in Yan County will have a life to live."

"Woo...Your Highness..."

"..."

As if they had agreed, the people knelt down.

They had no money or treasures, so they could only express their gratitude on their knees.

"No gifts, no gifts."

He couldn't bear it when so many people knelt down to him.

After clearing his throat, he continued: "The land of the Du and Huang families has been confiscated. The original sales contract of the two tenant farmers has since been invalidated and will be re-executed according to the contract of the palace."

"Thank you, Your Highness." The people in the crowd who farmed Huang and Du's fields were trembling with excitement.

Zhao Xu continued: "The palace will continue to lease the excess land on a first-come, first-served basis. From today on, the people of Yan County can reclaim land by themselves at the government-designated areas. Each household is limited to six acres. The reclaimed land is exempted for three years." Taxation will be carried out according to the royal contract after three years.”

Despite taking over land from two families, land in Yan County is still scarce.

He had to find a way to add more land to Yan County.

And in order to prevent these lands from being lost to the hands of wealthy families.

What he implemented was still that the land belonged to the palace.

As for the five-year tax exemption, one is to reward the people who reclaim the land, and the other is to hide wealth among the people.

"Three years of tax exemption." The people suddenly became excited.

The wealthy families in Yan County were eager to plunder the last grain of rice from their homes, but King Yan was actually helping them live a good life.

Comparing before and after, King Yan's status in their hearts was even more unshakable.

Night gradually fell.

Xu Lie's expression became more and more solemn, and he said: "Your Highness, it's time to go back. It's hard to guard against hidden arrows at night."

Zhao Xu nodded and said to the people: "Everyone, please go back. In a few days, the government will issue a government order. I hope all of you will follow the order."

"Farewell to Your Highness."

"Your Highness, please come back."

"..."

The people shouted eagerly.

Zhao Xu bowed to the people and went to the palace with Xu Lie's escort.

Tonight.

Yanjun is destined to have no sleep.

The people dispersed in all directions, those in the city returning home, and those outside the city leaving the city, also returning home.

When they returned home, they told their neighbors about their joy today and what King Yan said.

The people who had not entered the city to watch the execution slapped their thighs in anger, regretting that they had missed it.

But they can still feel the hope from the mouth of the eulogist.

For the first time, they felt that the dark night did not seem so scary.

Because the light will eventually come.

But unlike the eagerness of the people, the wealthy families in Yan County were frightened.

The tragic situation of the Huang and Du families is a nightmare for them.

They knew very well that the days of the Zhang, Huang, and Du families and their rampage in Yan County were over.

Under the rule of King Yan, they must clamp their tails.

Even the three families of Dong, Yang and Lu felt sad.

That night they informed the tribesmen not to violate the laws of Dasung.

Otherwise, they will be sent to the government immediately.

Zhang family.

Zhang Kang's face became increasingly ugly as he listened to Zhang Yue's story.

"It's not simple, it's not simple. He can think of such a method. He is afraid that he will really become a big variable in Yanzhou."

Looking at the night outside the window, a cold light suddenly appeared in his eyes.

Zhang Yue nodded, remembering something, he said respectfully: "By the way, Lord Sheriff, we have found out how the night attack on the palace was leaked..."

After hearing what Zhang Yue said, Zhang Kang was shocked.