Chapter 153 The strong dragon is biased against the local snake and seeks the moon
The He family is the largest wealthy family in Hanzhou City, and it is not an exaggeration to say that they are emperors of the country.
Previously, Zhao Xun believed that the aristocratic family was not as strong in the Great Zhou Dynasty as rumored. That was because the aristocratic family was severely suppressed by the imperial power in Chang'an City. The Zhao family was a typical example.
Emperor Xianlong used Zhao Xun's "fake death to deceive the emperor" to severely suppress the Zhao family.
That is to say, Zhao Xun has to work hard on his own, otherwise he is likely to be a low-level delinquent in the delinquent yamen and waste his whole life.
Except for the Zhao family, other aristocratic families also had a hard time in Chang'an City.
Because in the capital the imperial power is greater than that of heaven.
But locally, the situation is completely different.
The sky is high and the emperor is far away, and the noble family is the earth emperor.
In remote places, the words of a top aristocratic family are more effective than the words of a state governor.
This is why Governor Liang wanted to protect the He family.
Local officials really can't afford to offend these wealthy families. If I put it bluntly, these wealthy families may unite and tell you to get out.
The quarry is the He family's industry, but the He family's industry is not limited to this.
The He family is involved in almost every money-making industry that Zhao Xun can think of.
Such a family's financial resources and connections can be said to be top-notch in Korea, and they can indeed dominate the world with one hand.
As the old saying goes, a strong dragon can't overwhelm a local snake, but even if a real dragon comes to Hanzhou, it has to curl up, otherwise it is likely to suffer.
But Zhao Xun didn't understand this principle.
Local snake?
Zhao Xun wished he could skin the snake.
According to the explanation given by the manager of the quarry, Liu Neng was strangled to death because he discovered a secret in the quarry.
What kind of secret things can make people take human life lightly?
At first, the quarry manager was hesitant, but only after Zhao Xun scolded and questioned him did he tell the truth.
It turns out that in addition to collecting ordinary stones and ores, quarries also collect saltpeter.
Although Zhao Xun was a liberal arts student and knew nothing about engineering, he also knew that saltpeter was the main raw material for making gunpowder.
What does the good He family do collecting saltpeter?
Is it really possible to make gunpowder?
The quarry manager didn't know this, he really didn't know.
Zhao Xun has now mastered the most advanced mind-observation technique.
Although it is only effective for ordinary mortals, it is enough.
It's normal if you think about it carefully.
It is impossible for a mere quarry manager to know something as important as this.
He is just a high-level wage earner, responsible for getting paid to do things.
As for what to do with the saltpeter dug out, it was not something he should consider.
So did Governor Liang know about this?
Zhao Xun felt half and half.
As a provincial official, it would be impossible for Liang Governor to say that he was completely unaware.
But Governor Liang may not necessarily know the core part.
The aristocratic family has its own set of rules of conduct, and they cannot urinate in the same pot as Liu Guan.
Unless Governor Liang is completely bribed and is willing to help the tiger.
But Zhao Xun felt that this possibility was unlikely. After all, Liang Jishi would be transferred once his three-year term was over, so there was no need to sell himself off at a low price.
It is more likely that Governor Liang turned a blind eye and did not interfere with the He family's actions.
Therefore, if you want to break the situation now, you can only start with the He family.
Zhao Xun asked Governor Liang to invite He Liancheng, the young head of the He family, to the state government office in his name.
Although Governor Liang was unwilling to do so, he had no other good solution and could only comply.
The He family still has to give Governor Liang some face.
An hour later, the young master of the He family, He Liancheng, came to the state government office surrounded by more than a dozen evil servants.
The way they were shouting and hugging each other seemed a bit like a playboy.
But when He Liancheng entered the Yamen lobby, he immediately felt that something was wrong with the atmosphere.
The government officials lined up on both sides, shouting powerfully.
Governor Liang looked serious after sitting at the desk.
"Master Liang, what do you want from me?"
He Liancheng had absolutely no intention of kneeling before an official, and acted arrogantly as if he was the governor.
"Ahem, Mr. He, I have something unclear, so I specially invited Mr. He to inquire."
"What happened?"
He Liancheng said impatiently.
"Master He, what are you doing collecting saltpeter?"
"Master Liang, what do you mean?"
He Liancheng asked alertly and subconsciously took a step back.
At this time, he noticed that there was another person sitting on the right side of Governor Liang, staring at him closely.
This man's gaze was like a hawk, as if he wanted to eat him alive.
"Who are you!"
He Liancheng's expression turned sharp, and he pointed at Zhao Xun and asked.
"I am an imperial envoy. You have no official status. Why don't you kneel down when you see an official? Come here, beat him to his knees!"
After Zhao Xun finished speaking, the government officials looked at each other and looked at Governor Liang.
Governor Liang sighed and said, "Let's fight."
After Governor Liang's words, the government officials picked up the water and fire sticks in their hands and hit He Liancheng's knees hard.
"Ouch..."
He Liancheng let out a scream, and then fell to the ground with a thud. He was chewed in the mud and lost one of his front teeth.
"If you don't kneel before an official, you'll have to hit him with thirty killing blows first."
Zhao Xun said coldly and turned to Governor Liang after speaking.
Governor Liang hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and stamped his feet and dropped the sign.
Upon seeing this, the government officials laid hands on his hands and feet, and suppressed He Liancheng tightly.
They had long been unhappy with this domineering villain, but they never had a chance to vent their anger.
Today is a good day, they will seize the opportunity and beat the shit out of this evil young man.
According to the laws of the Dazhou Dynasty, flogging and cane punishment both hit the buttocks, and the difference lies in the thickness and thickness of the torture instrument.
Bamboo boards are usually used for flogging, and their texture is relatively light.
For cane punishment, wooden sticks and wooden boards are used, which are heavier in texture.
This time, the execution with water and fire sticks used by the government officials was the cane punishment.
According to the laws of the Dazhou Dynasty, whether it is whipping or caning, the person who was punished must take off his clothes to receive the punishment.
Firstly, it increases the victim's sense of shame, and secondly, it allows the injury to be seen, making it less likely to kill the person.
A government official reached out and touched He Liancheng's waist. He took off his belt with three strokes, lifted up his robe, and took off his trousers.
He Liancheng felt a chill in his lower body and knew that his pants had been taken off. He was ashamed and angry and said: "Liang Younian, do you know what you are doing? If you dare to hit me, you don't want to be the governor of Hanzhou."
Bar?"
"beat!"
The arrow was on the string and had to be fired. Now that Zhao Xun had placed him in this position, Governor Liang had no choice but to take action.
What's more, He Liancheng is roaring in the court. If Governor Liang allows him to roar like this and ignores his authority, what's the point of his authority? How will he convince the public in the future?
This was what the government officials were waiting for. They no longer hesitated and used their bows from left and right to hit He Liancheng's butt with water and fire sticks.
"Ouch, it hurts so much, it hurts me so much..."
The government officials used all their strength to fight He Liancheng. One Buddha was born and two Buddhas ascended to heaven. Venus was shining in front of their eyes.
Ten sticks later, He Liancheng's vision went dark and he fainted.
