I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

Chapter 368
"Who are you, and you dare to take care of this official's affairs. Do you want to fight against the government?"

Seeing Hai Rui's extraordinary demeanor, the official in charge of grain collection restrained himself a bit, not daring to be too presumptuous.

Otherwise, with his personality, he would be charged with any crime, and then sent to prison to make him suffer!

Upon hearing this, Hai Rui just smiled and replied immediately.

"I just happened to pass by here, and I just drew my sword to help when I saw injustice. Could it be that the power given to you by the imperial court is for you to bully the common people?"

Hearing the question in Hai Rui's words, the official in charge of grain collection turned livid, sneered, and said in a deep voice.

"I don't care who you are, since you dare to offend me today, then I will make you look good!"

"You guys, what are you still doing, let me take him down!"

As soon as the words were finished, several officials were gradually swarming towards Hai Rui. Xiao Er, who was beside Hai Rui, was about to draw out his weapon when he saw this, but Hai Rui stopped him with his eyes.

Even if they can't use weapons, how can these officials be Xiao Er's opponents?

Therefore, he was severely knocked down to the ground, wailing unceasingly, unable to get up again.

Seeing that the man next to Hai Rui had a high level of strength, the official's face suddenly became quite gloomy, and he knew very well that he had encountered a hard problem.

Generally speaking, a person who can have such a skillful guard is either rich or noble!

At the same time, he also felt remorse for his previous reckless behavior. Without knowing the background of the other party, he was dazzled by anger and shot him without authorization.

Right now, since the two sides have formed a bridge, then stop thinking about reconciliation, and killing them all is the best choice.

After thinking about all this, the official gritted his teeth and gave orders to the rest of the people.

"What are you still doing there? Didn't you see this man blatantly attacking the officials?"

"This is to rebel!"

"At any cost, take him down to the official, and then put him in prison for punishment!"

With the lessons learned from the previous few officials, the remaining officials drew their long knives from their waists, formed a formation, and approached Hai Rui.

Seeing this situation, Hai Rui's expression was quite calm, and he just nodded to Xiao Er who was beside him.

Xiao Er also understood what Hai Rui meant, and immediately pulled out the scroll knife that had been hidden all along, looked around, and said in a deep voice.

"I want to see today, who dares to come up to die!"

When the officials saw this, they were suffocated immediately, and after exchanging glances with each other, they immediately thought of retreating.

"What is the background of this person? It's nothing more than having such a powerful guard. This guard can actually carry weapons with him!"

"Anyway, it's not us who offended people, we're just making a living, there's no need to kill people, what do you guys think?"

"Yeah, that guy usually likes to take more and take more, and in the end, there is only a meager benefit for us to share.

"That's it, you still expect us to work hard for him? Pooh!"

Seeing this situation, the face of the official in charge of collecting grain suddenly turned blue and purple. He stretched out his hand tremblingly and pointed at the officials, wanting to say something, but he didn't make any sound.

Soon, these officials put down their weapons, then stood aside resentfully, and explained to Hai Rui.

"My lord, this is all his fault, we have no other choice!"

"You know, a senior official crushes people to death. He is our immediate boss. If he has any orders, we dare not disobey them!"

Hai Rui did not comment on the words of these officials, but pointed to the official responsible for collecting grain, and said slowly.

"All of you, bring him down to me!"

Hearing these words, the officials who had turned their backs suddenly looked happy, their faces were full of excitement, and they secretly said in their hearts.

"Looks like I made the right bet. This meddlesome person is really an official, and a high-ranking official at that!"

Immediately, those officers picked up the weapons on the ground again and approached their boss step by step.

Seeing this situation, the official panicked and kept backing away, talking non-stop.

"What are you going to do? Do you want to rebel? I am your boss!"

"My lord, if I offend you, the little one has no choice but to!"

Soon, the official in charge of collecting grain was tied up with ropes by his former subordinates and escorted to Hai Rui.

"My lord, we have already sent you the person you want, look..."

Among the few officials, the leader stood up, with a flattering expression on his face, and begged Hai Rui.

"Well, wait a little longer, someone will come soon."

After Hai Rui finished speaking, he stopped looking at them, and immediately came to the official, bent down, and looked the official up and down in a condescending manner.

The official knew that he had kicked the iron plate, and Hai Rui would definitely not let him go, so he turned his head aside rather stubbornly, without saying a word.

Hai Rui pointed at the villagers of Shiqiao Village who were stunned because they were too shocked, then turned their eyes away and asked the official.

"Who ordered you to do this?"

Seeing this, the official snorted coldly, and turned his head to the side as before, without saying a word.

Hai Rui took a panoramic view of the rather displeased expression on the official's face, chuckled lightly, and then spoke.

"Do you think that if you don't speak, the people behind you will let you go?"

"Let me tell you the truth, the people behind you only want to shut you up as soon as possible. After all, you are no longer of any use value to them."

"If you tell me the whole story, maybe I can save your life."

That official was a little moved by Hai Rui's words. He has been working here for many years, and he has a clear understanding of the temperament of that group of people.

Afterwards, he hesitated for a moment before asking Hai Rui.

"Who are you, how can I ensure that you have enough ability to keep me alive?"

Upon hearing this, Hai Rui turned his gaze to the official and said in a low voice.

"I am the imperial envoy Hai Rui sent by the imperial court to investigate the case. Tell me, do I have the ability?"

"You are Hai Rui!"

Hearing this, the official's face was full of horror, and he said subconsciously.

Seeing this, Xiao Er on the side immediately took a step forward and warned in a deep voice.

"Bold, how dare you call your lord by his first name!"

At this moment, the official's heart was ashamed, he never thought that he would offend the imperial envoy sent by the court!
Not to mention himself, even Pan Xian, governor of Henan, had to be polite when he met Hai Rui.

Thinking of this, his face suddenly turned pale, and large beads of sweat kept rolling down his forehead.

Seeing this, Hai Rui immediately asked.

"Tell me, who ordered you to do this?"

Seeing this, the official didn't hesitate anymore, and immediately described everything he knew, like beans pouring out of a bamboo tube.

Hai Rui also frowned after listening to the official's description, and said slowly.

"You mean, here in Kaifeng, there are three rice shops, namely Huitong, Guanghui, and Ju'an!"

"On weekdays, except for the part you handed in, the food you collect is sent to these three rice shops?"

(End of this chapter)