The big bandit in the Red Mansion robbed Lin Daiyu at the beginning

I just feel my appetite has opened up.

……

At Qingfeng Village, Li Qingfeng was hosting a grand banquet for Lin Ruhai.

In the backyard, Lin Daiyu was also treated well.

The prefectural government office in Yangzhou City was also extremely lively.

The chief officials of various government offices in Yangzhou City,

The gentry and salt merchants in the city all gathered in the back hall.

A banquet was also being held.

Li Kui, the Yangzhou prefect who had fainted earlier,

At this moment, I am in the first place.

He was dressed in a crimson official robe and an official hat, and his face was full of the majesty of a fourth-rank official.

His eyes swept over the officials in official robes and the gentry and wealthy businessmen dressed in silk and satin.

He said in a deep voice,

"My Lords, my Gentlemen! Today is a sad day!"

"Over a thousand officers and soldiers from various government offices in Yangzhou have been captured by that swarm again!"

After these words were spoken, everyone in the room lowered their heads in silence.

Especially the local salt merchants in Yangzhou, they all lowered their heads in silence.

This was not the first time they had heard such words.

The last time was when the former Yangzhou prefect was in office.

The reason for silence is that every time the prefect opens his mouth, he asks for money!

The salt merchants and wealthy businessmen were also secretly annoyed.

To put it bluntly, it's not easy for anyone to make money these days.

Although the salt merchants could earn money, they also had to take care of expenses in various aspects.

Coupled with the strong rise of Qingfeng Village, many of their peers have either moved to Jinling or

Or start changing careers.

No matter how wealthy the salt merchants are, they can't withstand the swarming of people and the frequent visits of the Yangzhou prefect!

When the former Yangzhou prefect was in office, he fought many battles with the swarm of rebels, big and small.

But those people who gathered together didn't kill the officers and soldiers after they were captured, but instead told the government to pay money to ransom them.

Once or twice is not a big deal, but if it happens too many times,

When the officers and soldiers encountered a swarm of people, they surrendered without saying a word.

Then the government raised money from the big salt merchants and redeemed the people.

Then the officers and soldiers were arrested again, and then...

The officers and soldiers of Yangzhou all seemed to be enjoying a tour of Datong Mountain.

Then the government has to raise money to recruit people, it has almost become a special industrial chain!

Seeing no one spoke,

Li Kui's face darkened, but he managed not to curse.

When it comes to the critical moment, these people are unwilling to speak for their own interests.

After thinking about it, Li Kui suddenly smiled with relief and said,

"Don't worry, everyone. I am different from the previous prefect, Lord Yang!"

As soon as these words were spoken, all the officials and businessmen present looked up at Li Kui.

Li Kui sighed softly and said with emotion,

"Although I have only been in office for a short time, I know that everyone here has been suffering for a long time!"

"So, this time, because of my poor decision-making, a swarm of bees kidnapped a number of officers and soldiers."

"The responsibility lies with me, and I will never refuse!"

After hearing what Li Kui said, all the officials under him could no longer sit still and began to speak up.

"Your Excellency! This is a group of fierce and violent bandits. What has it got to do with you?"

"Yes! You are also trying to restore peace to the people of Yangzhou!"

"Lord Li, how can you bear to call me and others to such a conclusion?"

"..."

What a joke! The leader has personally admitted his mistake, and you don't advise him.

Does it mean that the leader is right to admit his mistake?

Do you still want to do it?

Listening to the officials speaking one after another, Li Kui smiled and raised his hand to press down.

Looking at his expression, it seemed as if he had been praised.

"Everyone, I am solely responsible for this failure!"

"so……"

After a pause, Li Kui raised his head and scanned everyone present.

Anyone who was swept by Li Kui's eyes,

Her heart trembled, and she quickly lowered her head to avoid his gaze.

Nanny prayed in her heart, please don’t find me!

Ever since the swarm of people left Qingfeng Village, the landlord’s family has no surplus food!

However, just when everyone was feeling uneasy and thought that Li Kui would levy donations like the previous Yangzhou prefect,