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Chapter 30 Someone Wants to Rebel
Zhang You's answer surprised Qiu Zhuo.

"Are you talking about that demon?"

"If I hadn't been so busy with official duties recently that I had no time to spare, I would have convicted and executed him long ago!"

"Zhang You, have you accepted favors from that demon? How dare you recommend him to me?"

Qiu Zhuo slammed the table and shouted angrily.

That demon could gather tens of thousands of people in a short period of time, and his power to bewitch people was simply terrifying.

If he were released, who knows how much impact he would have?

If Qiu Zhuo directly targets wealthy businessmen, it will only affect his future career.

But if that evil guy really plots some kind of rebellion, Qiu Zhuo will lose his job!
Zhang You knelt down hurriedly:

"Your Excellency, how dare I accept bribes?"

"Really...the situation outside is almost out of control!"

Qiu Zhuo was very surprised to hear this.

He has been isolated in his study these days, and reports on the outside world are made through others.

I thought the situation, although bad, was under control.

But Zhang You's words did not seem to be the case.

"What's going on? Tell me in detail!"

Qiu Zhuo urged.

Zhang You then replied:

"Your Excellency, the plague is raging in Taiyang County right now, and the people are restless."

"Every day, a large number of people gather at the gate of the county government office to petition for the release of the Great Sage Master."

"I had no choice but to ask the county lieutenant to dispatch the city defense troops, and only then was I able to stabilize the residents a little."

"But these days, those unruly people have become increasingly agitated, causing many casualties. And more and more unruly people are flocking to the city from various towns and villages, all hoping to obtain the talisman water from the Great Sage Master. This is making the situation even worse."

"Especially today, I received a tip-off that those unruly people are actually plotting to storm the county government office tonight to rescue the Great Sage Master."

"That's why I quickly asked the county lieutenant to impose a curfew to stop the rioters."

"But this is not a long-term solution. If we continue like this, I'm afraid we'll eventually..."

Zhang You didn't finish his words.

But Qiu Zhuo felt a chill run down his spine after hearing this.

If those unruly people really cause chaos on a large scale, he will really lose his official hat.

Qiu Zhuo sat back in his chair.

He thought for a moment and asked:
"If we kill that demon now and order the city defense troops to defend the city, can we stop the people from rebellion?"

Under normal circumstances, as long as the culprit is killed, the instigators will disperse on their own in no time.

So this was the first method Qiu Zhuo thought of.

Zhang You shook his head:
"Under normal circumstances, this is a solution."

"But now the plague is rampant and the people are suffering. The great and virtuous teacher has become their only hope."

"If we do that, I'm afraid it will immediately cause unrest."

"and……"

At the end, Zhang You hesitated slightly.

It seemed that some words were difficult for him to say.

Qiu Zhuo urged:

"If you have anything, just say it."

Zhang You gritted his teeth and said:
"And that demon, I'm afraid... really has a way to cure the plague."

Qiu Zhuo snorted coldly when he heard this.

He never believed in ghosts and gods.

Using talismans and water to cure diseases is even more absurd and false.

He didn't expect that Zhang You would actually believe it.

I only heard Zhang You explain:
"Your Excellency, what I said is not groundless."

"Ever since that demon was imprisoned, the jailers have been trying their best to please him, arranging the best and cleanest cell for him and even providing him with delicious food and fish."

"At first, I scoffed at it, thinking the jailers were simply misled by rumors and would soon wake up."

"But I discovered these days that most people in the government office have been infected, while the jailers are healthy. Even their family members who contracted the disease have recovered."

"When I asked, I learned that the jailers had curried favor with the demon and had actually obtained the magic water from him, which was used to cure the plague."

"Afterwards, I personally rushed to Juniu Township to conduct a secret investigation. I discovered that many of the patients in Lujia Village have now recovered."

"I even sent people to infiltrate the Taiping Dao to investigate, and found out that the talisman water actually worked."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Zhuo also hesitated.

Qiu Zhuo was well aware that Zhang You was meticulous in his work. If even Zhang You could be confirmed after investigation, then perhaps the demon was indeed capable.

"Perhaps it's not the talisman water that can cure the disease, but perhaps the demon knows a way to treat the epidemic."

"Zhang You, can you get this method?"

"If we can really find a way to cure the plague, we will have accomplished a great feat!"

Qiu Zhuo asked excitedly.

Qiu Zhuo was rewarded for his contribution in finding a way to treat the disease and resolving the epidemic in many counties of Qingzhou.

As long as he can get a cure, Qiu Zhuo doesn't mind Zhang You using any means.

Zhang You replied:

"County Master, if we use force, I'm afraid we'll have to pay a price."

"I heard from the county lieutenant that the warrior who has been following that demon is at least an eighth-grade warrior. Even the county lieutenant is not sure of winning against him."

Qiu Zhuo snorted coldly, very dissatisfied with the threat of force.

He said in a deep voice:

"So what if they are warriors? If the county lieutenant can't defeat us, then we still have so many yamen runners, and we can also mobilize the city defense forces."

"We can even go to the provincial capital to seek help from the Six Gates. Are you still worried that there is no way to deal with him?"

The Six Gates is a department within the imperial court specifically used to deal with warriors.

Zhang You heard this but did not answer.

Qiu Zhuo himself quickly figured it out.

Dealing with a warrior might not be a big deal.

But now at this time, public sentiment is like a powder keg that can be ignited at any time.

If the demon is tortured or attacked at this time, this powder keg will inevitably explode.

Now even the jailer in the county government office has received favors from that evil man. There is no way such a thing can be concealed.

At this point, Qiu Zhuo couldn't help but fall into a dilemma.

Zhang You then spoke again:
"County Master, even if that demonic being controls the epidemic, as long as we provide some guidance, the credit will still go to you, County Master."

"And by using the magic water in the demon's hand, we can also make the rich people in the city pay their money."

"We can also have the demons restrain the followers and stabilize the situation in the city, which is like killing three birds with one stone."

Qiu Zhuo sighed and leaned back in his chair.

He said helplessly:
"You mean you want me to negotiate with that demon?"

What Zhang You said makes sense.

Qiu Zhuo was very clear about this.

The demon can't be killed, nor can it be released, so we can only cooperate.

But the most important thing is to make that demon cooperate with you and even obey you.

Since that evil man has established the Taiping Dao, it is clear that he has great ambitions.

Only if Qiu Zhuo offers enough benefits can both of them get what they want.

Zhang You replied:

"Your Excellency, the advantages of this matter outweigh the disadvantages. I think it is feasible."

Qiu Zhuo sighed.

He was a county magistrate, but he had fallen to the point of having to negotiate with a demon who was pretending to be a ghost.

Reason told him that he should do this.

But because of his pride and dignity, it was difficult for him to bow his head.

"Tomorrow."

"I will go see him tomorrow morning."

Qiu Zhuo finally said dejectedly.

When Zhang You saw Qiu Zhuo agreed, he finally felt relieved and planned to leave.

But at this moment, suddenly there was a loud noise outside.

The noise quickly expanded and finally turned into a cry of killing.

The sound echoed throughout the city in the middle of the night, it was simply terrifying!
Qiu Zhuo and Zhang You were also shocked when they heard the sound.

They were about to go out to check.

But then a yamen runner ran in in panic:
"Sir! It's not good!"

"Those unruly people wanted to rebel. How dare they... how dare they attack the government office!"

"Right now, the county lieutenant is leading his soldiers in a fierce battle with them. Please be prepared to move at any time to prevent any accidents!"

(End of this chapter)