Chapter 101 Black or White, I Have the Final Say

As prices skyrocketed, there were more and more voices criticizing Ji Chen, and more and more voices asking him to come out and apologize.

Even the well-educated Beiming Iron Pot was furious.

"This is obviously someone behind the scenes, trying to muddy the waters and shift their attention and hatred to Black Wind Village and Guangling Sword Sect."

Murong Tiechui also frowned and said: "Public opinion is the most difficult to deal with. One bad move will cause turmoil or even large-scale riots. Once this happens, the consequences will be disastrous."

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In the county government office, Jiang Zuozhi was sitting in the study, with the master standing next to him.

"Sir, we have found out clearly that all the people in the Zhao Mansion that day were killed by Ji Chen."

"Where are the remnants outside, have they been cleaned up?"

Jiang Zuozhi stroked the minister's order in his hand and said slowly.

"Clean everything up and make sure there's no one who knows about it."

Jiang Zuozhi was silent for a while, and then said: "Tell me, did Zhao Wuji say anything nonsense before he died?"

"Whether he said it or not, my lord has already made his choice. You have no way out."

Jiang Zuozhi sighed, "People cannot be greedy. Once you take one step, there will be no turning back."

Lord Bo Que said: "Isn't being an official just for making money? Otherwise, why would you be an official? A person's life is nothing more than money, power and lust. There are no officials in this world who are not corrupt. Everyone is greedy. We are just unlucky. That’s all.”

"I have followed your instructions and notified all the vendors to raise prices uniformly. Now public resentment has been aroused. I also found some down-and-out scholars and storytellers and asked them to spread the news among the people, saying that the rise in prices is because of Ji Chen's abuse. Killing innocent people causes panic.”

"Now that the public sentiment has been incited, as long as the threat of the demon in Heifeng Village is spread, it will cause greater panic, and then let those scholars and scholars criticize Ji Chen verbally and write, saying that he is not doing human affairs and leaving the demon unkilled, but If we clean up the innocent Zhao family and portray them as good people, the blame will be placed firmly on Ji Chen, who cannot be shaken off anyway.

"Officialdom and power, how can a young boy understand it? Who can tell clearly what is black and what is white? Water can carry a boat or capsize it. Public opinion is the greatest weapon. Use it well. But to overthrow a dynasty, doesn't Ji Chen like to cut through the mess with a quick knife? Then let's let him see what the sword of public opinion is. In this land of Qinghe County, it is you who have the final say. If you say he is black, he is. Black, if you say he is white, he is white.”

Jiang Zuozhi said nothing, but gently stroked the token. After a moment, he asked, "Have the Guangling Sword Sect been notified?"

"Notice, the Guangling Sword Sect has sent people here. Ji Chen killed their people. If they want revenge, they can only do it before Ji Chen returns to Liangzhou City."

Jiang Zuozhi nodded slightly. Once Ji Chen died, someone would take the blame. Now that the matter in Qinghe County had been explained, he could get out of it.

Everything is in his calculation.

As time goes by, prices have become higher and higher, and public dissatisfaction has intensified. There have even been riots involving beatings, smashing, and looting, which have triggered several bloody cases.

Some people even called for going to Liangzhou City to file a complaint.

Things are developing in an uncontrollable direction, and the people are becoming more and more excited. Under the control of an invisible force, they begin to parade in the streets and cause trouble.

"Where is Ji Chen, get out and die!"

"Ji Motou, come out and give me an explanation!"

"Murderous Ji Chen, come out and punish me."

"Avenge Fairy Guangling and kill the great devil Ji Chen."

"Demon Ji Chen, come out and die!"

From time to time, several voices sounded from the crowd, inciting everyone's emotions.

A massive group of five to six hundred people, from the south to the north of the city, had already paraded to Qingshui Street, the main street in the north of the city. The original five or six hundred people have grown to eight or nine hundred.

People have a herd mentality and believe that the law does not punish everyone.

A huge crowd was wandering in the streets, shouting, some holding hoes, some holding sickles, with great momentum, as if they wanted to rebel.

Several shrill voices shouted in the crowd.

"The one with the surname Ji has the guts to come out!"

"That's it, don't hide like a coward. Take responsibility for what you do."

"Get out and give me an explanation!"

Such a battle gave Xing Gaoxi a headache. He stood on the street and stopped the parade.

These are ordinary people, and they cannot use force to suppress them. Once force is used, it will arouse stronger resistance, further intensify conflicts, and eventually cause a popular uprising. Such consequences are not something he can bear.

"Everyone, listen to me and stay calm. I will definitely give an explanation on this matter and I will calm prices down as soon as possible."

As soon as he finished speaking, someone in the crowd shouted: "Let Ji Chen get out, we are looking for Ji Chen."

"That is, he was the one who killed innocent people indiscriminately, killed people and set fires. Let him get out and give an explanation."

"Devil Ji Chen, don't hide like a turtle, come out and give me an explanation."

"You must get out and commit suicide to apologize and comfort the souls of the Zhao family."

There were a lot of chatter in the crowd, and Xing Gaoxi could clearly see that someone was deliberately provoking it, but there were too many people and he couldn't find out who it was.

Seeing that the public anger was getting more and more excited, Xing Gaoxi could continue to persuade: "Everyone should believe me, someone is instigating this matter, don't be fooled and use him as a shield, give me one day, I will definitely find out the troublemaker and give everyone an explanation."

"Bah, I would rather believe a dog than you dog officials, you dog officials are all protecting each other."

"That's right, dog officials, you are full of nonsense and want to deceive us, you'd better let Ji Chen get out, otherwise I will beat you to death."

In the middle of Qingshui Street, a quadrangle is located here. This is the home of Ding You, a constable of the Patrol Department.

At this moment, Ji Chen and several heads of the family live in Ding You's home.

The reason why Ji Chen and Ding You can get together is that they are of similar age and personality. Ji Chen's series of practices in Qinghe County made Ding You admire him.

He has regarded Ji Chen as a role model.

Ji Chen also planned to support Ding You. Xing Gaoxi's choice could not be said to be wrong. From his own perspective, it was understandable, but he forgot that he was the chief constable of Qinghe County and was responsible for the public security of the county.

These days, Ji Chen has been checking the two skills of Taixuan Sutra and Jiemo Jiudao in Ding Mansion, and is familiar with the magical power of invisibility.

The sound that suddenly sounded outside was heard clearly by Ji Chen. Although he did not say anything, Ding You could feel the murderous intent in Ji Chen's eyes.

Reversing black and white, making false statements, framing others, diverting attention, and muddying the water.

This is a common method in the officialdom. You don't need to guess that it is Jiang Zuozhi's method.

It's almost time to close the net. Ji Chen got up, picked up the knife next to him, and walked outside.

"Don't go out!"

The fourth boss hurriedly stopped him.

"Now the crowds outside are very excited. If you go out, they will be even more angry. They are ordinary people. They cannot be beaten or arrested. Once you suppress them by force, you will fall into the trap of the people in the dark. Now you can't explain yourself even if you go out. Hide first!"

"Why should I hide? Why should I explain myself? Some things cannot be avoided. Aren't they shouting for me to go out and give an explanation? I will go out and give them an explanation."

"You must remember that the people are the people and the thieves are the thieves. The law of Daxia states that raising weapons is a rebellion. For the thieves, there is no need to explain. Just chop them with knives."

"Don't argue with fools. Don't say I am a commoner and I don't understand the law. You can be domineering. The knife is the best reason."