Phi-Fic Chapter 483 Dongfang Jin Falls into the "Trap" 2
Chapter 483 Dongfang Jin Falls into the "Trap" 2
Helian Shuo asked in a daze, "What is that?"
Are there really humans in this world he doesn't know about? Who are they?
Hua Yunshu, who had been silent until now, suddenly remembered a strange tale about the martial arts world that the other person had told him after she said that.
"You mean, a dwarf?"
Dongfang Jin clapped his hands, gave him a thumbs up, and praised, "Yes, he is a dwarf."
They are a special group, and some people exploit them to commit crimes.
Tell me, who among you would care that a child is the murderer?
Most people would rather suspect the elderly than notice the child, right?
Everyone nodded in agreement; that was indeed the case.
Cang Lingchen looked at his stunning younger sister with mixed feelings; she even knew this.
His sister, what did she go through all those years?
Ever since they learned that she could communicate with animals, her family knew that the "opportunity" this little sister had encountered was beyond the reach of ordinary people like them.
Therefore, they had no choice but to protect him secretly.
He knew that his "merits overshadowing the master" would offend him... but he could not suppress his inner ambition, aspirations, or talents.
He still wanted to make his mark on that stage of power, knowing full well the thorny path ahead but unwilling to back down, even though he had married a man...
He had long since forged himself into a weapon through political maneuvering; the only difference was that some were the blade, and some the sheath, but he...
However, his younger sister handled this aspect better than him, giving her cousin the full air of imperial authority.
She and Gu Chenglin made it clear that they would not be tainted by any interest in power.
My sister is right. Power is nothing more than something entrusted to you by those in power.
If you keep it safe, you will have peace and good fortune.
If you don't keep it safe, he might not only take it back intact, but you could also lose your entire family and even your extended family...
As members of the same clan, aren't they also standing on a precipice?
Helian Shuo stared at Hua Yunshu, his face full of curiosity: "How did you know?"
Hua Yunshu glanced at him sideways: "I heard that in an island tribe in the southern part of Cangli Kingdom, all the people are short."
Changsun Lan raised an eyebrow and teased, "Did your 'one of yours' tell you?"
Unexpectedly, this girl even knew about dwarfs. Compared to his "extensive knowledge," it was nothing.
Hua Yunshu, his ears turning red from being hit where it hurt, glared at Changsun Lan and said, "Stop talking nonsense and listen to Xiao Jin."
After he said that, the others shut up and looked at Dongfang Jin, signaling her to continue.
Dongfang Jin sighed, "Are these people really my cousin's confidants?"
Why does it seem like none of them are normal?
He continued, “If any hostage or his entourage are found fighting in the streets, seizing civilian property, bullying the weak, or having conflicts with the people.”
Regardless of right or wrong, the hostage was punished by kneeling in the ancestral temple for three days, and his attendants were first given twenty strokes of the cane before the crime was determined.
If the followers who remain set up workshops in the city without authorization, such as iron smelting, brocade weaving, or medical clinics, they are not allowed to do so.
A list of skills must be submitted to the Ministry of Revenue in advance, and business can only commence after approval by the Ministry of Works.
Furthermore, they were required to hand over 30% of their monthly profits to the national treasury.
Anyone who uses the guise of teaching and recruiting people, but secretly keeps their skills hidden or steals the secret techniques of the Eastern Lin Kingdom and harms people, shall be executed immediately!
Their hostages must be unconditionally expelled from the country and never allowed to set foot on our eastern border.
During their time at the Royal Primary School, if they needed to borrow books from the library, they had to be accompanied by officials from the Court of State Ceremonial.
The book must be returned on the same day after reading. If any pages are missing, a fine of one hundred taels of gold will be imposed, and the accompanying officials will also be fined.
This was considered treason, punishable by confiscation of property and exile at the very least, and execution of the entire clan up to three generations, with other members exiled to places of hardship.
Helian Shuo looked up: "Those people won't do things like iron smelting, brocade weaving, or medical clinics."
These are of paramount importance in every country, and they are not easily revealed.
He thought to himself, "Only you would take out those heirlooms for free."
However, he also understood the principle that "a common man is innocent, but possessing a treasure is a crime."
But in this world, besides her, who else is so generous?
Even the dividends Lingyun Pavilion gave her were used to build Ci'an Hall and Ci'an Primary School.
The Empress Auntie repeatedly lamented that Dongfang Jin wasn't her Helian family's daughter or daughter-in-law.
Cang Nanxi stared in shock at his radiant daughter, and asked in a daze, "Daughter, is this...is this okay?"
As a prince of a kingdom, he had lived to this age and had never thought about these issues.
After my daughter said that, it sounded a little... a little creepy.
Cang Lingchen looked at his father, speechless. He felt that his father's heart had softened since he became a grandfather.
He thought his sister's request was reasonable and intimidating enough that those who were timid would probably not stay.
"Father, don't interrupt, little sister, continue."
Gu Chenglin...
Why did he feel like this father and son were playing good cop and bad cop, trying to sabotage their own wife?
He turned to look at Lu Yunqing, who was staring intently at his wife, and gritted his teeth.
Those annoying flies, that's all they're good for!
He handed his wife a glass of warm water and said gently, "To soothe your throat."
Changsun Lan glanced at Gu Chenglin, then lowered her eyes and picked up her wine glass to conceal the emotions that had just welled up inside her.
so close!
Dongfang Jin took the water, drank it down in one gulp, and pointed out: "Fourth, for the safety of each hostage in Donglin Kingdom, we will not interfere with their food, clothing, housing, or transportation."
We provide the houses free of charge, and each master receives ten taels of silver per month, while the two servants receive a subsidy of one tael of silver per month.
However, the walls surrounding the Prince's residence must be 25 feet high, with thorns and copper bells placed on top. Anyone who dares to climb over the walls will be shot dead with arrows.
The gates of the mansion were locked at 9 PM every day. Anyone who opened them after midnight would be executed along with the guards and the hostage's attendants.
By the way, each proton, in addition to their own people, needs four of our secret guards to protect their safety.
To reassure them that we are not spying on them, our people will only appear when their lives are in danger.
Moreover, our people cannot participate in their lives, nor will they prevent them from spending money anywhere.
Any shop where they have made purchases, if the shop has a record of their purchases that is verified, can be reported to the Censorate.
After the officials of the Censorate verify the facts, they will provide the shops with a certain amount of extra subsidies, which can be considered a reward.
As for what reward to give, you can discuss it yourselves. But businessmen, they're not short of money.
We also encourage the public to report crimes and illegal activities committed by the hostage and his entourage.
If the accusation is verified, a reward of one hundred taels of silver will be given. If the accusation is false, the perpetrator will be imprisoned for three to five years.
When Changsun Lan heard her say the words "Chenxingsi" (慎刑司), she laughed.
When he got back today, his first task was to arrange this.
They will also assign relevant personnel to provide assistance.
"Fifth, the hostages and their entourages entering the Royal Elementary School cannot be given special treatment, and they cannot bring anyone into the designated classrooms."
The servants and maids were also assigned to their own special classes, treated the same as the children in our country.
The learning content is the same, but they are not qualified to learn the important core knowledge and the key elite classes.
If they want to learn comprehensively, they can take an assessment. Even if they pass, they should be made to offer enough benefits in exchange for admission to the class.
For example, rare minerals, medicinal herbs, livestock, and, if necessary, their country's unique technologies.
In short, we cannot let them "vote for free," nor can we let them think we are "easy to talk to."
Those who are not of our kind will surely have different hearts! We will show no mercy!
Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up, and they felt that this method was feasible.
Cang Nanxi nodded excitedly, a look of satisfaction on his face. He slapped his thigh and exclaimed, "Good! Well said! Those who are not of our kind will surely have different hearts. We will show no mercy!"
Changsun Lan held a wine glass in one hand and clenched his other hand tightly on his knee, staring at the radiant Dongfang Jin.
What should I do? I can't suppress that impulse anymore; it's about to explode at any moment.
With his head down, he muttered to himself, repeating over and over: "Those who are not of our kind will surely have different hearts; those who are not of our kind will surely have different hearts..."