I embezzled 100,000 taels at the beginning, and the empress begged me to be more greedy

this day.

It also rained heavily in Yecheng.

The construction of the reservoir outside the city was once again stopped.

Without Jiang Zuo's current command, everyone's efficiency seemed to have slowed down a lot.

The rain stopped.

The sky was still not clear and it was still gray.

The common people's market organized and established by Jiang Zuo has not been open for the past few days.

Because of the frequent harassment from the bandits, the common people now dare not go there for fear of getting beaten.

Jiang Zuo hasn't woken up yet, so Ma Hengwei has taken over his position. Faced with the tedious work, he is completely unable to handle it all. At this time, he understands Jiang Zuo's usual feelings.

Ma Hengwei ordered that all the evildoers who caused trouble in Yecheng should be arrested and beheaded.

Most of these villains were former bandits and thieves. They must have received a lot of money and deliberately caused great destruction in Yecheng.

As the commander of the Thousand Cavalry Division, Ma Hengwei would never allow anyone to be so presumptuous.

At this moment, people from the Li family were also moving around.

Li House.

Li Yang was dealing with the family's accounts in Yecheng when he suddenly heard a servant coming to report.

"Master, I heard that the people from the Thousand Cavalry Division are looking for Li Wenguang in various places in Jizhou."

Hearing this, Li Yang immediately put down the work in his hands and looked fierce.

"We can't let Qianqisi find it first."

Li Wenguang has always been a knot in his heart.

Ever since he took over the position of head of the family, Li Wenguang seemed to have disappeared from the world and has never been seen again.

And Li Wenguang seemed to have something on Li Yang...

The Qianqi Division wanted to find Li Wenguang, clearly intending to target Li Yang.

Thinking of this, Li Yang said with a little worry: "It seems that I have to prepare in advance and return to Jiangnan."

This time he came to Jizhou to consolidate the Li family's business in Jizhou, but he never expected to meet the difficult Jiang Zuo.

After all, Jiangnan is the Li family’s base camp, and Yecheng can only be considered half of it.

"Has Jiang Zuo woken up?" Li Yang suddenly asked again.

It has been three days since Jiang Zuo was assassinated, and I have not heard any updates on his situation. Is he dead or alive...

"My Lord, the government said that Jiang Zuo hasn't woken up yet, but he probably won't have much time left..."

Hearing this, Li Yang suddenly felt relieved and thought to himself, "If you go against the Li family, even if you are an official appointed by the court, if you offend the Li family, you will die!"

……

The market is no longer as bustling as before.

After a while, someone suddenly shouted, "Everyone, look here. Our Master Li has something to say."

The people were curious and went forward to take a look.

Li Yang was seen wearing brocade clothes and standing on a high platform.

"What is this Mr. Li going to do now?"

The people were quite confused.

Li Yang shouted, "I believe you have all heard that our father and mother, Lord Jiang, was assassinated a few days ago and has not woken up yet..."

Hearing this, everyone else couldn't help but frown.

Nowadays, it is widely rumored that it was the Li family who sent people to assassinate Jiang Zuo.

However, due to the complete lack of evidence, they had no choice but to let Li Yang go unpunished.

At this time, Li Yang on the stage shouted again: "Our Lord Jiang is the best governor in the world, a good official who serves the country and the people! This villain is so heartless that he cruelly killed such a good and honest official. I am as heartbroken as you all!"

Everyone present knew that Li Yang was obviously acting.

The cat cries out for the mouse, false compassion.

Everyone had been holding back their anger for a long time, but they dared not speak out.

Normally, most of the people have received favors from Jiang Zuo, and now almost no one does not want to vent his anger for Lord Jiang. However, facing the powerful Li family, what can ordinary civilians like them do?

"Everyone, rest assured. As the head of the Jiangnan Li family, I will definitely pay for the best doctors to heal Lord Jiang and make sure he never wakes up... No, look at my stupid mouth. I should make sure Lord Jiang wakes up soon."

Li Yang's words were full of ridicule and gloating.

How could others not hear it, but no one dared to refute it. They just watched Li Yang perform on the stage silently.

"Everyone spread out!"

Suddenly, a shout was heard.

It was Sima Hengwei, the Thousand Cavalryman, who led his men to the market.

Seeing the Thousand Cavalry Division coming, Li Yang became even more arrogant at this moment and said, "Everyone, do you want to avenge Lord Jiang?"

"What are you doing here?"

Ma Hengwei's eyes were filled with murderous intent.

To avenge Lord Jiang, I will kill you, Li Yang, first!

Li Yang avoided the gaze of Qianqisi and said, "I am just worried about Lord Jiang. After all, he is a good official in Yecheng. As half a Yecheng person, I naturally have to do something for Lord Jiang. Now, I am going to donate two taels of silver to Lord Jiang's family. If Lord Jiang needs anything for his funeral in the future, I will definitely do my best to help..."

"Shut up!"

Ma Hengwei immediately gave the order.

This villain Li Yang is successful and is not afraid of Ma Hengwei at all.

After all, Li Yang was so arrogant that he even dared to kill the imperial envoy. So what even if he was facing the Thousand Cavalry Division directly under the emperor?

Without evidence and imperial edict, the Qianqi Division cannot do anything to him.

As long as Li Yang took out the imperial token bestowed by Emperor Gaozu, these thousand cavalry officers would stand still and stay where they were.

Even the current emperor has to show some respect when he sees the imperial token.

"Although I am the assistant of Jiangnan Salt and Tea, I am also an ordinary citizen. I still admire Lord Jiang very much. Although Lord Jiang has targeted me many times, I also know that it is a misunderstanding. I deeply regret the death of Lord Jiang..."

Li Yang continued to provoke.

"If you continue to talk, I will tell you slowly in the prison. You gathered here with the intention of treason. Can you bear this charge?"

Ma Hengwei's eyes were sharp.

Ever since he witnessed the majesty of Jiangzuo, Ma Hengwei is no longer afraid of the so-called Jiangnan families.

Hearing Ma Hengwei's threat, Li Yang just smiled and said nothing more.

At this moment, Ma Hengwei wished he could draw his sword and kill Li Yang immediately.

At this moment, Li Yang was surrounded by many followers.

Maybe he also knew that he was hated by gods and ghosts, and was afraid that the people below would rush up and beat him up.

Ma Hengwei had no intention of watching Li Yang's ridicule anymore, so he led the Thousand Cavalry Division away.

Just as the Qianqisi had left, Li Yang continued to say proudly: "In order to bless Lord Jiang to be safe and sound, I will pay for a banquet, and everyone must come and have a drink at that time."

have a drink?

The people all frowned and looked at Li Yang showing off his power.

Faced with this situation, Qianqisi could only watch.

The murderer in prison had been tortured by Qianqisi for three days and three nights, but he refused to reveal a single word.

Is this the end? Is this the end? Is this the end? Is this the end? Is this the end?

Ma Hengwei was very depressed and returned to the yamen with some melancholy, wanting to visit Jiang Zuo again.

When he arrived at Jiang Zuo's door, Ma Hengwei was stunned.

Because he saw that Master Guo was holding a plate of chicken wings and entered Jiang Zuo's room...