Chapter 163: Bloodbath at the Mountain Village

ent, I beg you to see the truth!"Zhao Deyi calmly accepted the silver, then lightly nodded: "Well, Yang Lin accused you of plotting to murder for financial gain, but this official sees that you are in...Zhong Tao asked, "Master, where are we going now"

Yang Lin said coldly: “Of course, we're going to find Magistrate Wu!”

Swiftness is paramount in war. Now that I have caused a stir in the county town, it is only a matter of time before County Magistrate Wu learns of what has transpired here.

So we have to find him before he reacts!

However, when Yang Lin and his group swaggered out of the county jail, they were shocked by the scene outside.

Outside the prison, the streets were packed with countless people. As soon as Yang Lin and the others came out, someone shouted, "Please, Lord Yang, take our case!" The shout was quickly echoed by a chorus of voices.

"Lord, please take our side!"

Some people knelt down.

Next came the second, the third... and more and more commoners, like dominoes falling, knelt down one after another, shouting "Lord, please act on our behalf!"

At this moment, a guard member hurried over and whispered, "Master Dong, they are all from before. They heard that you just killed the corrupt official in the street. Many people are grateful to you for avenging them, and even more hope that you will take charge and punish the corrupt officials!"

Yang Lin sighed deeply in his heart.

They had been harboring too much grievance for far too long, with no one to help them seek justice. Their hope ignited when they saw me appear, and that's why they spontaneously gathered here, seeking my aid.

"Everyone, please stand up! If you have any grievances, speak them out!" Yang Lin shouted. "To be frank, I came here today to kill!"

“Though I, Yang Lin, hold no official title, I abhor the suffering of commoners! Life is already hard, why should they be further victimized by corrupt officials Today, I will take a bold stand and act as judge for all of you. I shall cleanse the filth from Jianghe County!”

As soon as these words left his mouth, the people became even more excited. Those who were kneeling on the ground didn't stand up, but instead bowed their heads toward Yang Lin.

"Sir, you are a noble man! You should be addressed as 'Master'!"

It is unknown who first shouted this, but countless people immediately followed suit and cried out: "The Master is righteous!"

Tears welled up in the eyes of the people, they were overwhelmed with emotion.

Yang Lin was also taken aback.

In the Great Qin Dynasty, the term "Mr." was not merely a general term of address for males as it was in the previous life. Instead, it was a highly respected title signifying knowledge and wisdom. It was typically bestowed upon only those elder gentlemen who possessed scholarship, renown, and cultivated manners.

Compared to titles like "Lord," the term "Mister" carries more weight and emphasizes respect even more.

"Sir, my son went up the mountain last year and killed a wolf. He went to the market to sell the wolfskin, but Zhang Wu, an officer on patrol, saw it and took it without paying him. Not only did he take the wolfskin, he also broke my son's leg! Please, Sir, help my son!"

"Sir, I am from Li Jiazhuang on the outskirts of town. Because the magistrate is building a manor in the suburbs, he forcefully seized my house and drove my entire family out. Now that my house has been demolished by the magistrate, I have nowhere to go. Please, sir, help me!"

My mother is sixty years old and has a leg ailment. She goes to the market to sell vegetables to support our family, but she was extorted by tax collectors! They took fifty wen in taxes from ten wen worth of vegetables! My mother couldn't pay, so they seized her vegetables. When my mother resisted, the brutal official kicked her down and she has been unable to stand since then! I have gone to the county court many times to sue them, but I was beaten by the magistrate and had no way to seek justice. I beg you, Master, to help me...

More and more people stepped forward, weeping about their grievances.

One by one, as more and more people recounted their stories, the guards' faces grew increasingly furious.

Especially some domineering and bullying behaviors, simply outrageous!

Yang Lin became increasingly furious. In his previous life, there had been a prosperous era of peace. Even though there were some evil deeds, they were rare and treated as mere news or gossip.

Here, hundreds of people are all speaking out about their grievances. Their experiences are commonplace, a daily occurrence!

Originally, Yang Lin thought he was a ruthless and rational person enough.

Everything is for the best!

Whether it's destroying the Zhou family, the Zhao family, or what they're doing now, all of this is for themselves. Even if you help them, it's just a small gesture. As long as they live well, everything else doesn't matter.

Now, listening to the people voicing their grievances, Yang Lin realized that to stay above the fray in this murky world, one either had to be powerful or heartless.

...he... couldn't possibly just ignore it all!

"Everyone, please get up quickly! Let's go to the county office now. I will stand up for all of you!"

Even without the people's plea, Yang Lin was prepared to thoroughly rectify the wealthy and influential families in the county this time.

But now, he just wants to eradicate them completely!

The main force immediately marched towards the county government office.

Along the way, Yang Lin issued a series of orders one after another. Then, small teams quietly left the main force and headed in various directions.

"What's going on Why are there so many people here"

"Don't you know That 'Lord Tofu' is back again. I heard someone was oppressing the common people, and he came to kill the corrupt officials."

"That's the marquis who wiped out the Zhou and Zhao families Excellent!"

"Yes, I heard a few days ago that he was forced out by the old master. I thought Jianghe County would be back to the way it used to be."

"This time, I wonder which company is going to be unlucky"

"Serves them right!"

"That's right, none of those officials are good people. Even if we killed them all, not a single one would be innocent."

"Oh, be careful what you say, be careful!"

On both sides of the street, countless commoners were unaware of what had happened. However, seeing this large force marching towards the county government office, they all realized that something big was about to happen!

In the suburbs, at Zheng's estate.

At the banquet, prominent families from the county, including the Liu, Li, Zhang, and Wu families, were all present. They gathered together, led by the Zheng family, raising their cups and toasting each other merrily.

Zheng Jia's head, Zheng Feng, raised his cup and said coldly: "Everyone, I believe none of you would want to be ridden on the neck by that commoner! That Yang dares to attack Zhou Kun and Zhao Deyi, it shows he doesn't look down on us either. If we don't take him out beforehand, I'm afraid that in the future, hmph! We might also end up like the Zhou family and Zhao family!"

Now that Magistrate Wu has arrived, having allied with numerous factions, Yang Lin is surely doomed.

And now...

Zheng Feng's eyes gleamed, gazing at every person present. He grinned wickedly, "Let's see how you choose!"

"Dealing with Yang Lin is not any one family's business, he is our common enemy! Master Wu has decided to bloodbath Kaishan Village tomorrow! Don't blame me for speaking harshly beforehand! By then, if any family refuses to contribute, there will be no place for them in Jianghe County!"ought, as if she understood something but still had many things unclear."Ahem, back to the road repair.""There's one thing you got wrong. When it comes to road construction in our village, I'm not jus...