Traveling to Ancient Times: My Space Contains Weapons

Chapter 430 The Mountain Bandits Compromise and Change Their Names

The leader glanced at Eighth Sister kneeling on the ground, then at the elegantly dressed man before him.

Instantly, he understood that the person in front of him was the important figure that Eighth Sister had mentioned.

So he quickly walked to Chu Chen's side, cupped his hands and said, "My lord, it is indeed our Feng'an Mountain that is in the wrong, but we have also paid the price with the lives of several brothers. Please have mercy."

"We were originally poor people, forced to become bandits due to the oppression of the government. We beg you, sir..."

Chu Chen ignored Wang Ba Mei kneeling on the ground and turned to look at the leader.

"The poor? Does having the magistrate's backing give them the right to bully other poor people?"

The leader was speechless for a moment after Chu Chen retorted with that remark.

It seems that what the adult in front of me said does make some sense.

Seeing that it had worked, Chu Chen turned around and sat down in the head seat of the chief.

Then he looked coldly at the crowd below.

"Hmph, I'll believe you had your reasons for becoming bandits in the mountains, but colluding with the county magistrate to oppress the people is enough to make you die a hundred times over."

"My lord, please give me a chance to explain the reasons."

Upon hearing Chu Chen's stern words, the leader immediately tensed up.

He learned of Chu Chen's prowess from Wang Ba Mei. Putting aside his incredible hidden weapon skills, the speed at which he suddenly appeared in the hall was enough to prove that he was a master.

A legendary master.

Once you mess with these kinds of people, you can't escape.

"Alright, then tell me in detail and see if you can change my mind about killing you."

Upon hearing that there was hope, the leader immediately knelt down before Chu Chen.

Then she told Chu Chen the reasons why she had done all these years.

It turns out that Feng'an County was originally a paradise.

Although the land is barren, the scenery is beautiful, attracting a large number of literati and artists to come here for inspiration and sightseeing!

Just as Mingzhu City separated this place and established a separate county government, Luo Suo used his connections to become the county magistrate, and then he had the idea of ​​making a fortune.

The first point is to increase the taxes levied on the people. Because they were given autonomy and the court did not interfere, they became bolder.

The people of Feng'an Mountain relied on the gathering of literati and scholars to make a living by doing small businesses.

However, Luo Suo's second rule was to charge literati and scholars an entrance fee.

They were forced to increase the prices of their small businesses, and of course, the extra amount went to the county government as a contribution fee.

Gradually, fewer and fewer scholars and writers remained, and they could no longer make a living, so they had no choice but to become bandits in the mountains.

In order to survive, they set their sights on the few remaining literary figures and scholars.

In the end, the literati and scholars, distressed by the local security situation, never came back.

However, the county government's contribution fee was fixed every month. If they didn't pay, Luo Suo would threaten them to go to Mingzhu City to ask for a large army to suppress the bandits.

Left with no other option, they turned to ordinary people.

Over time, this group of people slowly became a knife in Luo Suo's hands.

Gradually, they got used to this kind of life, and it slowly became a habit.

As a result, Feng'an County became famous, and no one dared to go there anymore.

Even the original inhabitants of this place, those who were able, moved to Pearl City or even further afield.

Only families like Xia Mu's, who had no other choice, remained, barely surviving in Feng'an County.

Chu Chen shook his head after hearing this, cursing Luo Suo as an idiot.

Damn, prosperity only comes when people come! You've scared everyone away, no wonder you're poor.

But these people in front of me, although they came from poor backgrounds, gradually turned doing bad things into a habit.

Even if they weren't plotting against me, I should still be killed!

But who can truly distinguish between black and white in this world? Since they choose to use it, then these people are truly pitiful.

So he said, "I may be spared the death penalty, but I will not be spared any punishment!"

"But I am not an unreasonable person, much less a murderer."

“Feng’an County is currently undergoing construction and needs manpower, so I will temporarily record your crimes here.”

After saying that, he swiftly appeared in front of the leader again: "Stand up and speak!"

The leader was startled by how quickly Chu Chen arrived in front of him.

Good heavens, this is terrifying! This person wants to kill me; I probably won't even have time to think of resisting.

"Please show me the way, sir." After saying this, the chief kowtowed to Chu Chen, and then stood up with Wang Baniang.

Chu Chen returned to his seat and said, "It's not that I can't point you in the right direction, but from now on, you will only be able to obey my orders."

The leader was overjoyed upon hearing this.

He thought to himself, "This is great! I was just worried about where to put these people. With the adult in front of me, I'll be safe immediately."

So they quickly led everyone to kneel down on the ground: "We, the more than three hundred brothers of Feng'an Mountain, are at your command, sir."

Chu Chen nodded after listening.

"Alright, since that's the case, then I'll take you in. Consider it giving you a way out."

"Don't worry, following me, Chu Chen, will be no worse than what you did before, and you'll be able to live freely under the sun."

"But if anyone harbors disloyal intentions and does disloyal or unjust things, he will be like this jar."

As soon as Chu Chen finished speaking, the Glock in his hand made a series of popping sounds, instantly smashing the water tanks placed in front of him, which were used to store water for firefighting, to pieces.

Because Glock was hidden inside his wide sleeves, everyone only saw Chu Chen raise his hand and smash the water vat in front of him to pieces.

For a moment, everyone lowered their heads again, wondering what kind of divine power this was.

There haven't been any conflicts with him yet. Otherwise, with only about three hundred men, I don't know if we'd be enough to kill him in the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.

The leader immediately spoke up, saying, "Lord Chu, if there are any disloyal or unjust people in our ranks, you don't need to lift a finger. I, Ren Xiao, will place their heads before you immediately."

Seeing that the desired effect had been achieved, Chu Chen softened his tone.

"Get up, all of you. This is very good!"

"Your destinations are all up to me to arrange, because there is a very big change coming to Feng'an County."

"From now on, you are no longer bandits, but the people of Feng'an. Tomorrow, the chief bandit Ren Xiao and Wang Ba... Mother, come with me to your place of residence."

"As for settling down, you can take care of that yourselves. I will guarantee that no soldiers will come to suppress the bandits in the coming days, so you should hurry up and pack your valuables."

Upon hearing this, Ren Xiao immediately bowed and stepped forward, saying, "I will follow Lord Chu's arrangements."

After giving his instructions, Chu Chen glanced around at everyone with satisfaction.

Then his expression changed: "There's one more thing. On the surface, you and I have no relation whatsoever. Do you understand?"

"My subordinate understands!"

"Alright, Ren Xiaowang Ba Niang, wait for me at the foot of the mountain tomorrow morning."

After saying that, Chu Chen disappeared in a flash, leaving everyone with only his back to them.