Chapter 291 Feeling proud
Chapter 291 Feeling proud
"you!"
Hao Erji's chest heaved violently again with anger.
Ruan Qingqing glanced at him indifferently with cold eyes.
The breath in his chest seemed to be hanging in the air, neither going up nor down.
"I wonder what King Moliang has considered?"
The light voice sounded slowly, and Hao Erji trembled unconsciously. It was not a very explosive word, but it sounded like a death warrant to his ears.
Hao Erji sat down dejectedly on the chair padded with tiger skin.
"The King agrees!"
"Well, King Moliang is sensible!" Ruan Qingqing nodded.
It was snowing in the city of Bale.
However, the biting cold wind and icy snow did not keep the people at home. Instead, everyone went out together, inviting their friends to celebrate the New Year. They all headed towards a cemetery hill to the north of the city of Bale.
"Hey, Uncle Liu, why don't you stay at home? Why do you come out to join in the fun on a snowy day?" A man in a ragged grey cotton-padded jacket couldn't help but joked as he looked at the old man in front of him who was leaning on a cane.
The old man had gray hair and walked with a shaky body, but he was in good spirits. His cane tapped the ground firmly and powerfully, and his pace was neither fast nor slow.
Hearing the voice, he turned around with a smile on his face.
"I heard that the great prince Moliang who wanted to ruin our good life was going to Gouwazi's grave to apologize. Don't mention that I'm still strong now. Even if I can't walk anymore, I will crawl to take a look."
"Isn't that right? In the past, those powerful people treated us like cattle and horses. Who has ever looked at us straight in the eye? Not to mention making amends and apologizing. When they get into trouble, they can just throw a few taels of silver to us poor people like alms, and we have to kowtow and thank them. How can we be proud of this? When we do something wrong, we not only have to compensate but also apologize!" the man said complacently.
"We have to thank our city lord for always thinking of us and being on our side. Otherwise, in the past, with regard to the matter of Gou Wa Zi, at most he would have paid a few taels of silver to settle the matter. How could there be such a big fuss? In this way, not to mention him, even the Chen family's ancestors will be proud! As for us! We have met a good official who treats us ordinary people as human beings!" The old man couldn't help but sigh.
"Oh, isn't it? I heard that Gouwazi's son was taken directly to some kindergarten sponsored by the city government, with food and accommodation included. His wife was directly arranged to work in the kindergarten, and she gets a salary of half a tael of silver a month!" said the man with envy on her face.
"So, we met a good city lord. Although Gou Wa Zi died heroically to protect our Bale City, his wife and son's lives are taken care of and cared about by others. How could such a good thing happen before?"
Someone nearby laughed and said, "This shows that the city lord values soldiers! Look, she helped Gou Wa Zi get revenge without any worries, and also made his family worry-free. This kind of treatment... I am old, otherwise I would have joined the army. My future life is also guaranteed."
"Even if you can't join the army, don't you still have a son?" someone teased.
"Yes, I plan to let my son join the army when he grows up."
All the common people who went to watch the ceremony at Gouwazi's grave had the thought of joining the army, and those who witnessed Su's apology that day had the strongest desire.
The north wind howled past, like the roar of the martyrs buried here.
Ruan Qingqing stood beside the tomb of the martyr Gouwazi, looking at Ri Su who was procrastinating with dignity.
"Prince, please come in!" The soldier standing on Na Risu's left pushed Na Risu, causing him to stagger forward and almost fall to the ground.
"Don't go too far!" The guards not far from Risu wanted to draw their swords to resist.
"Huh? What do you want to do?" Several soldiers from the city of Bale blocked them, and their momentum immediately weakened.
"Prince Moliang, if your apology is not sincere enough, we will not accept it." Zhuge Hong threatened directly. Who would be willing to stay here with him in such a cold weather?
Even though Su felt unwilling that day, he had to kneel down in front of Gou Wa Zi's grave, kowtow three times, and say "I'm sorry!"
As soon as his voice came out, the people watching nearby cheered!
The family members kneeling in front of Gouwazi's grave had tears in their eyes.
"Dog boy, did you hear that? The murderer who murdered you has come to apologize to you. The city lord is going to the royal court to vent his anger for you! Go without worries!"
The pain that Gouwazi's father had endured for many days suddenly broke out.
When no one cares about the pain, you don't know it and you are numb to it. When someone understands you, the pain comes like a tidal wave.
"Old Man Chen, please accept my condolences! Our purpose of avenging your son is not just for revenge, but also to let others remember that anyone who dares to bully the soldiers and civilians in our three cities will pay a heavy price, no matter who they are!" Ruan Qingqing comforted in a deep voice.
"Thank you, City Lord, for taking charge of us!"
Gou Wa's relatives all kowtowed solemnly to Ruan Qingqing.
Everyone was helped up by Yue Linlang and others.
"Feast!"
As a shout was sounded, the six soldiers who had participated in harming Gouwazi were forced to kneel in front of Gouwazi's grave, and their heads fell to the ground at the same time.
"His father, you can go with peace of mind. Those who hurt you have been punished! I will raise our son well!" Gouwazi's wife cried until she was hoarse.
A soldier is not only a steel warrior who defends his country, but also the backbone of his family.
Ruan Qingqing closed her eyes. Stability has always been the result of a group of determined people like them struggling forward with heavy burdens!
"The widow of Chen Gou Wa has been informed of this announcement. We now present two sheep and a cow as a gift to her as a token of consolation. In addition, from today until the age of eighteen, the living expenses and tuition fees of Chen Gou Wa's son will be borne by the City Lord's Mansion."
Yue Linlang took out the letter of commitment stamped with City Lord Ruan Qingqing's seal and read it aloud.
As soon as she finished speaking, two live sheep and a strong cow were delivered to Chen Gou Wa's wife.
"Thank you, City Lord and all the gentlemen!"
Gou Wa Zi's wife kowtowed again to express her gratitude, but was stopped this time.
"You don't have to do this. This is what Chen Gou Wa bought for you with his life! Live a good life in the future and do more meaningful things, so that his sacrifice will not be in vain."
Ruan Qingqing helped her up and said.
"I will remember the Lord City Lord's teachings!"
The common people present were all shocked when they saw this.
"City Lord, benevolent! No, I'll go ask around and see if they're recruiting soldiers recently."
"I am coming too!"
The soldiers present were even more excited, because they knew that the city owner had earned 10,000 cattle and sheep for them and divided them among the three cities. If everyone shared a share, they would definitely have the opportunity to eat meat and drink soup.
Even Zhuge Hong was shocked. He didn't expect Ruan Qingqing to do things so beautifully.
Not only did he break into the court of the King of Moliang with a lone army of about 60 people, but he also gave the soldiers of the three cities a real vent. From now on, no one would dare to touch the soldiers and civilians of the three cities, whether it was Moliang or the surrounding Fengshuo, Fangying, Qingrong, and Yunqing.
This move of hers directly brought out the might of the three cities! Shocking the surroundings!
Yue Linlang saw Zhuge Hong was stunned, she raised her chin and said, "Old Ge, what do you think of our city lord's operation?"
"not bad!"
Yue Linlang crossed her arms and said in a pinched voice, "Oh, it's not good enough! It's a pity that our city lord is a woman. If she were a man, she would definitely take over all nine surrounding countries. As men, do you agree?"
Zhuge Hong was so embarrassed that his face turned red. "This... this..."
Yue Linlang rolled her eyes, snorted coldly, and hurriedly followed Ruan Qingqing's footsteps.
"Master, I am so proud of myself today! Didn't you see how those soldiers were eager to fight to the death, how the common people were eager to join the army, and how shocked Mr. Ge was..."
Ruan Qingqing teased her amusedly, "Then do you still want to provoke Mr. Ge?"
The curve of Yue Linlang's mouth was immediately smoothed out, "Who told him to stab the master in the back! Isn't it just discrimination against the master's gender? He is a man, but why can't he show his achievements as a prime minister? What qualifications does he have to look down on the master? What qualifications does he have to stab the master in the back?"
"Okay, stop it! We are all here to give everyone a peaceful life, so let's not just argue. Everyone is discriminating against my gender, and what we should do is to come up with a practical plan to convince them, instead of engaging in verbal disputes."
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