As the owner of Tianfu Palace, Xie Jiaofeng was the first to speak, "I am Xie Jiaofeng of Tianfu Palace. If you have any demands, you can tell me..."
"What are you telling me! You can't make the decision at all." Before Xie Jiaofeng could finish speaking, someone immediately interrupted loudly.
Then someone else echoed, "Yes, let Master Qi come out."
Jia Yin Ling Guan whispered a few words to the Ling Guan beside him, asking them to pay attention to the screening and focus on finding these leaders.
How could ordinary people dare to speak like this when they met the deputy palace master? These people who spoke were obviously provoking trouble.
Xie Jiaofeng continued to speak, but under the instigation of some people with ulterior motives, the crowd became noisy. If the sea was calm just now, it is now undercurrent and gradually becoming turbulent.
Various voices intertwined and the scene became chaotic.
Seeing this scene, Qi Xuansu had no choice but to come forward in person. He signaled Xie Jiaofeng to step back, then took a step forward and used his remaining cultivation level to summon the martial artist and shout, "I am Qi Xuansu."
This sound was comparable to thunder, causing a sudden silence in the venue, and everyone looked at Qi Xuansu.
Qi Xuansu was watched by nearly ten thousand people. He was not nervous at all, nor did he go directly to the topic. Instead, he said, "I am Qi Xuansu. You may have heard of me, but this is the first time you have seen me in person. It's not that I live in seclusion, but that I
It’s been too short since I came to Nanyang. I’m from the Central Plains, and the first impression I had when I came to Nanyang was the heat. Now that it’s summer again, it’s even hotter. The temperature on the ground can probably make a big cake. Everyone is bearing such a huge temperature
It’s very hard for the sun to come to see me, so don’t kneel down. Our Taoist sect doesn’t advocate this. Everyone should stand up and speak.”
Qi Xuansu's voice was loud, but his tone was very gentle. As he spoke, he took a few steps forward, not standing in the shadow of the gatehouse, but standing under the sun.
Qi Xuansu continued, "I am standing under the sun now, and you are also standing under the sun, but I will tell you the truth. Even if I stand for a year, there will be no problem. On the contrary, you may suffer from heat stroke, which is fatal. So.
Don’t be angry with me, let alone be angry. If you have anything to say, let’s talk it over.”
Probably no one expected that the attitude of Master Qi, who was rumored to be ruthless, would be so gentle. The contrast was so great that many people stood up obediently.
Soon, everyone stood up.
But at this time, someone said loudly, "How can we talk properly if we have no way to survive!"
After the words fell, there was another burst of noise.
The Jiayin Lingguan's eyes had already locked onto the speaker, and he softly explained to the Lingguan beside him.
Qi Xuansu pressed down his hands to signal everyone to be quiet. He did not deny this statement directly, but
He said along the way, "If you don't have a way to live, of course you can't talk properly. The reason why the Taoist Yellow Turban Uprising happened was because the people had no way to live."
In fact, Qi Xuansu's thinking is consistent. You fight yours and I fight mine. If you want to create conflicts and opposition, I can't do it according to your way. I have to do it according to my own rhythm.
This sentence once again caught everyone's expectations, and they all looked at Qi Xuansu for a while, waiting for what was to come.
Qi Xuansu then changed the subject, "But the question now is whether there is a way to survive. I heard a saying that if I want to ban Nanyang United Trading Company, everyone will lose their livelihood. I can tell you that the Taoist government is indeed investigating.
The Nanyang United Trading Company is not to ban the Nanyang United Trading Company, but it treats people as slaves because of the slave trade case. Shouldn't it be controlled? But here, as the chief deputy palace master, I assure you that
The government will never ignore the people. I also want to ask everyone to give our Taoist government some time to see our follow-up actions instead of listening to the instigation of some people with ulterior motives."
Someone said loudly, "By that time, it will be a done deal, and it will be too late to say anything else!"
Qi Xuansu asked back, "So you mean that if a slave trade case occurs, you can just ignore it? My fellow villagers, you don't know the dangers of the slave trade, who are on board those Western merchant ships, and who are they?"
You should also have heard about this situation. Is it wrong to crack down on the slave trade? There is an old saying in the Central Plains, which is called a thousand-year field with eight hundred owners. This is true for a piece of land, especially for such a large company. To crack down on the slave trade,
Just apprehending the culprit is just a matter of changing the boss. Nanyang United Trading Company has more than 100,000 people, and they can still do whatever they need to do. How can they lose their livelihood?"
As Qi Xuansu expected, most of the people were incited. After the Nanyang United Trading Company temporarily suspended operations for rectification, someone told them that Qi Xuansu was going to shut down the Nanyang United Trading Company, and they would lose their livelihood.
The children are still counting on them to support them, and it is related to the question of whether the family can survive. Even if they know how terrifying the force of the government is, they have to bite the bullet, but they still can't help but beat the drum in their hearts. Now I see Qi Xuansu explaining the truth.
After getting a clear picture, he retreated.
After all, Master Qi made it very clear that he only wanted the shopkeeper. If shopkeeper Wang is gone, shopkeeper Li will be replaced. As long as you give money, who will do the job and who will do it? Then there is no need to fight against the Taoist government. In fact, the common people at the bottom also understand.
The truth is that the Taoist government does not use force and the Taoist government does not use force are two different concepts. The people of the Central Plains have always paid attention to courtesy first and then attack. After all the good words, if you are still stubborn, then you have to take action.
Qi Xuan
Su Youdao said, "Now Nanyang United Trading Company is temporarily closed for rectification and under investigation. It is not a real shutdown. Please go back and wait patiently. It will definitely return to normal."
Someone asked, "Master Qi, when you say temporary, how long is this temporary? One month is temporary, and a year is also temporary. Our family cannot survive a year, so we must be given a sure word."
Qi Xuansu said, "In one month, please give me one month. During this month, if any family has no food, they can come to the Taoist government to receive a basic ration. I ask everyone to give the Taoist government a
Within months, we will investigate this case and then allow Nanyang United Trading Company to officially resume operations."
Someone else asked, "Master Qi, what if it's still like this after a month?"
Qi Xuansu said, "If I fail to fulfill today's promise in one month, then you come again and surround Tianfu Palace. I, Qi Xuansu, will get out of Nanyang immediately."
For this reason, it cannot be said that it is not sincere, so the incited emotions of the people have gradually calmed down.
After all, except for some people with ulterior motives, most people still care about their own livelihood. Since Qi Xuansu has promised them and guaranteed their food rations for the next month, there is no need to continue the trouble, and some people have begun to leave one after another.
At the same time, the Jiayin Lingguan also issued an order to pay close attention to those people suspected of inciting.
Qi Xuansu turned around and returned to Tianfu Palace. Xie Jiaofeng followed Qi Xuansu and asked for instructions, "Chief Qi, what should we do next?"
Qi Xuansu asked, "Where is the Nanting Protectorate? Aren't they responsible for the order of the Lion City? With such chaos now, what does the Nanting Protectorate do?"
Xie Jiaofeng wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "I have sent someone to notify Deputy Protector Qin."
Qi Xuansu glanced at Xie Jiaofeng and said, "Deputy Master Xie, I now give you an important task."
Xie Jiaofeng was shocked and felt a chill on his back. He was afraid that Qi Xuansu would ask him to suppress the riots in the city, so he bit the bullet and said, "Please give me the chief's instructions."
Qi Xuansu said, "Prepare enough food and distribute it on time. If there is one grain missing, I only ask you."
Xie Jiaofeng immediately breathed a sigh of relief and said confidently, "Chief, please rest assured that I will complete the task. Even if I don't eat, I will not let these uncles go hungry."
Qi Xuansu was too lazy to pay attention to him anymore and said, "After Deputy Protector Qin comes over, please ask him to come see me."
Exactly what he said, not long after Qi Xuansu mentioned Qin Hengjun, Qin Hengjun arrived.
Qi Xuansu was no longer polite and asked directly, "I am not a court official."
He is not qualified to hold Deputy Protector Qin accountable, but we are both in the Lion City and something like this happened. Deputy Protector Qin, where are the men in black under your command?"
Qin Hengjun said, "Except for the garrison, which has not been moved, I have sent out all the available manpower."
Qi Xuansu asked, "Why are you sent here? Are you going to stand and be beaten?"
Qin Hengjun was speechless.
Qi Xuansu softened his tone slightly and asked, "Where is the Great Protector?"
Qin Hengjun was a little unsure, "Three days ago, the Protector-General left for the Imperial Capital to meet the Holy Spirit for half a month, so he was not in the Lion City."
Qi Xuansu stopped talking.
Soon, Han Yongfeng came back, and he reported to Qi Xuansu again, "Chief, I contacted Secretary Ke from Mr. Zhang's side, and the situation has been roughly clarified."
Qi Xuansu said expressionlessly, "Say."
Han Yongfeng said, "The riots this time are mainly caused by outsiders. Although our locals also made some riots, they only gathered here at Tianfu Palace. Behind these outsiders are the shadows of Westerners, and many Western businessmen are among them.
They are the backbone of the force. They pay to recruit people and lead the trouble. Many of them here are people who believe in the goddess, and they talk about original sin and redemption."
As mentioned before, Lion City, as a large port, has a large foreign population, accounting for almost half of it.
Qi Xuansu was not surprised and said, "We must distinguish who are our own people and who are our enemies. Take the current situation as an example. Those people surrounding Tianfu Palace are just our own people who have been incited. We must comfort them and ensure that they are our own people."
They deserve the benefits, and these people who smash, loot, and burn are no longer ordinary residents, and they must be attacked hard."
After saying that, Qi Xuansu looked at Qin Hengjun: "Deputy Protector of Qin, can you make a decision? If you can't make this decision, I can make the decision for you. I will bear any responsibility."
Qin Hengjun hesitated for a short time and said, "We do extraordinary things in extraordinary times, and use extraordinary methods. The Taoist sect and the imperial court are one family, and they jointly respect the Supreme Taoist Ancestor. Hengjun obeys the orders of Master Qi."
Qi Xuansu was not humble and polite, and directly ordered: "Issue a martial law order and urge everyone to return to their residences immediately. What has happened can be forgotten. An hour later, men in black were mobilized to clear the place. At this time, there are still people who dare to stay on the street.
All are considered rebellions and will be arrested immediately. During this process, those who resist, set fires, loot, destroy facilities, and others who create chaos can invoke martial law and be killed directly."
"Jiayin Lingguan, please dispatch a thousand Lingguan and flying boats from Jiugang Xuanwei Division to assist the Nanting Protectorate in restoring order in the city."
Qin Hengjun and Jiayin Lingguan took orders at the same time.