Gujin Live: You don’t want me, you deserve to cry to death

The enthusiasm of the young people left the people overwhelmed.

"We, we--" The old man in the lead was hunched over, looking a little helpless.

This place is different from what they thought. If Duke Tian was cruel, would his fiefdom be in this state?

A man behind him reacted and shouted, "Stop talking nonsense! You guys are using the blood and sweat of the people. You are fine, but the people of Lingzhou Prefecture can only wait to starve to death!"

"Yes, let Duke Tian give us an explanation."

……

"Dad, they are obviously agents." Tian Hao stood not far away and watched coldly.

The people of Dayan are simple and honest, and have a natural fear of the government. They would find a duke to cause trouble, and it is hard to believe that he did not instigate others.

Amidst the constant outcry, the people's eyes turned red.

Yes, everything in front of us is the result of their blood and sweat.

The young man, Zhu Shan, said unhappily, "What nonsense are you talking about? Our Duke just arrived and didn't take anything from the people."

"You said you didn't take it, so you didn't take it. Because of you, the taxes have doubled!"

Someone shouted angrily from behind.

"Drive them away, drive them away!"

As he spoke, the people behind him rushed in, carrying the common people with them.

"Stop!" Tian Zhenglin came over with Tian Hao, followed by a group of people who felt at ease.

"I am the Duke of Tian. I have not taken anything from the people, and no one has sent me any taxes."

Tian Zhenglin's demeanor was so calm and dignified that the people stopped in their tracks unconsciously.

Seeing that the situation was not good, the agent inside shouted again: "The tax collectors said it was your order, don't even think about denying it!"

Tian Zhenglin sneered, "You mean it's my order? The prefect, Lord Kang, said the people are having a hard time. Now I'm part of Lingzhou, and I can't bear to see them suffer. I've asked Lord Kang to reduce taxes. If you don't believe me, I can confront Lord Kang."

"Whatever you say is what it is? Do you still want to slander Lord Kang?"

Tian Zhenglin looked at the person who spoke, his eyes sharp, "Why, are you one of Lord Kang's men?"

The man shrank his neck.

Tian Zhenglin retracted his gaze and said calmly: "What I said is true. I can go with you to find Lord Kang."

"Duke, please eat first." Zhu Heli walked over with a bowl of rice.

There is rice underneath and meaty dishes on top.

The people who came to cause trouble couldn't help swallowing their saliva. They came here on foot and were very hungry.

"Look what they are eating!" The man seemed to have caught something.

Zhu Heli took a bite calmly: "Rice, meat and vegetables, do you want to eat?"

The people couldn't help but stare wide-eyed. They thought it was Tian Zhenglin's meal, but it turned out not to be.

More people gathered around with their bowls in hand, saying proudly, "We eat this kind of food every day. It's all the food bought by the Duke. We don't have to pay any taxes, but we haven't seen a single grain of rice."

These people are dressed just like ordinary people, there is no difference.

The people who came here were a little dumbfounded. Is it possible to eat such delicious food here?

And eat like this every day.

if--

"Is it really not you?" one of the people asked hesitantly.

Tian Zhenglin said, "It's really not true. If you don't believe me, you can go ask Lord Kang."

"Who knows what Lord Kang will say under the pressure of your power."

Tian Zhenglin chuckled. "Power? If I had power, I wouldn't have been driven here by them. Isn't Lingzhou City good enough?"

The people were shaken, mainly because the food was so delicious.

Zhu Shan shouted, "You really don't want to eat? Forget it. Don't delay our Duke's meal. He still has work to do after dinner."

"Working? The Duke is working?" Some people made sounds of disbelief.

"What's the big deal?" Tian Zhenglin said with a smile. "The fields need to be planted and the houses need to be built. How can we not work? Do you want to come?"

"We, can we come?" the old man in the front murmured.

"of course can."

As Tian Zhenglin finished speaking, his agents shouted, "Don't be fooled. If you're not careful, you won't be able to escape. We'll kill you later."

"We're short of people, how could we kill them? We don't just capture civilians to do hard labor." Tian Hao brought Zhang Daju and a few other strong women over. They were holding large basins filled with hot food. "Since we're here, let's talk after dinner."

[I knew that no one could resist the temptation of food.]

[Haha, they won't be able to eat even if they come.]

[I bet a spicy noodle that most of these people will stay.]

……

It was just as the family expected, no matter what the agents shouted.

"It's poisonous, don't eat it."

"I've taken you under my wing for such a small favor. How can such a cheap thing happen?"

The person who came didn't listen to them and started eating with a bowl of rice.

Those who kept shouting were also controlled.

People were eating and chatting with people from Xin'an City, and didn't even look at the people who were being controlled.

"You're right to come. Look, we eat this every day. We'll give you money if you work," one of the women who was bought said loudly. "Once the house is repaired, each family will have a room. We also have fields, which are almost ready for planting."

"What about taxes?" someone asked uncertainly.

"Of course we have to pay taxes. This is the Duke's land, but we only collect 20% of it," the woman said proudly. "And we use new crops. One mu of land yields about ten dan. Potatoes, that's what they are, yield thirty dan per mu."

There was a sound of breathing around.

The woman continued: "I tell you, those tools used in the labor are all magical tools. They are used to open up the wasteland for a while. These are all given by the immortals."

Another gasp.

"Sister-in-law, if we want to come——"

After a meal, Tian Hao gained another group of laborers and permanent residents.

When Li Ziping arrived, he saw a happy scene.

Then, I was stunned by the magic of Xin'an City.

He smiled and shook his head: "Looks like I'm no longer needed."

"Sir, do you have something to say?" This time it was Zhu Shan who asked the question.

"My name is Li Ziping, and I have come to seek refuge with Duke Tian."

Tian Hao looked at Li Ziping. Someone had come to him just a few days ago.

Songyue told her that Li Ziping used to work in the Ministry of Revenue and was the top scholar in the imperial examination when he was young. Later, he was involved in party disputes and was exiled here.

The family members were also surprised. It was obvious that this man was a big shot.

"Are you sure you want to join me?" Tian Zhenglin asked.

"Yes," Li Ziping said leisurely, "I didn't expect Duke Tian to give me such a big surprise."

He was referring to these things that had never been seen before.

Tian Zhenglin pointed at Tian Hao and said, "You can come and join me, but you have to listen to my daughter."

"Ah?" Li Ziping looked at the pretty girl a little confused. Why should he listen to Tian Hao?

"Xin'an City originally belonged to my daughter," Tian Zhenglin said. "If you don't accept it, let's just leave it at that."

"I accept." Li Ziping said.

He would not have accepted it at first, but with so many new things, he had to stay.

Tian Hao has gained another powerful manager.

After the fields were almost planted, Tian Hao called Ning Chuan and said, "Let's go and rescue the people in your village!"