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Stay by Gaoliang's side,
Introduce the situation in Dongping Prefecture to this "female bandit" from Liangshan.
"Is this all the money and grain in the treasury?"
Looking at the empty barn, Gaoliang...
He couldn't help but look at the official in charge with suspicion.
"These wouldn't be you...."
"Your Majesty, we really didn't do this,"
Several clerks in charge of the warehouse,
He was so frightened that he knelt down on the ground.
"So that the Queen may know that we did indeed steal small things from this storeroom before,"
"But ever since Prefect Cheng took office, he's been inspecting the granaries every three days and every five days,"
“Since then, we really haven’t even considered taking over that warehouse.”
"Then what's the deal with this treasury?"
Gaoliang asked.
"Your Majesty, you may not know this, but the former governor of Dongping Prefecture was a master at extorting money from the land,"
The clerk began to explain.
"Before he left office, he had already embezzled most of the contents of the treasury."
"Later, after Prefect Cheng took office, although he had accumulated some money and grain,"
"But an epidemic broke out in the various prefectures of Shandong."
"The money and grain that had been painstakingly saved were all taken by Prefect Cheng to provide relief to the disaster victims..."
Chapter 630 Suing Cheng Wanli
"That's why the warehouse is so empty,"
The clerk guarding the warehouse explained the reason.
Gaoliang nodded secretly as he listened.
What the other party said,
The information gathered was quite similar to what the intelligence department of Liangshan had found out.
After leaving the warehouse...
Under the leadership of the civil official of Dongping Prefecture
Gaoliang wandered around the city.
This Dongping Prefecture,
It is the capital of Jeju Province.
Compared to Yizhou Prefecture,
It is much more prosperous!
In addition, it is close to Liangshan Marsh.
The people of Dongping Prefecture
They had long been accustomed to the existence of Liangshan.
Although Liangshan has now sent troops into the city
But the common people,
Not at all fearful,
They crowded onto the street.
They curiously observed Gaoliang and his group.
Gao Liang toured the prefectural city with the civil official.
While secretly observing the surrounding people,
Based on the experience told to her by other Liangshan leaders
Generally speaking,
At this time,
There will likely be instances of people being bullied by wealthy and powerful figures.
Desperate people came to file complaints.
As long as she handles the matter impartially...
Stand up for the people
You will win the hearts of the people!
Gain the trust of the people!
This was the first time sorghum had faced such a situation.
Naturally, one can't help but feel some anticipation.
...
Before you know it,
Gaoliang is already under the leadership of Wen Lide.
Having traveled through most of Dongping Prefecture,
But the imagined scenario of the people filing a complaint...
However, it did not appear.
This made Gao Liang feel...
Some disappointment is inevitable!
That Prefect of Dongping, Cheng Wanli,
Just as Wan'er said,
He's a good official!
Gao Liang couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Actually, this point,
She overestimates Cheng Wanli!
In this city now,
No ordinary people cried out for justice.
Cheng Wanli certainly deserves credit for this.
But for many other reasons,
But it was still because of Dongping Prefecture,
It is located right next to Liangshan Marsh.
Liangshan acts on behalf of Heaven.
Upholding justice for the people
It's been going on for more than half a year!
The powerful and wicked families in Dongping Prefecture
They have either already been punished by Liangshan.
Or they were so frightened that they left for distant lands.
Even if some remain,
They all became very cautious.
He no longer had the arrogant demeanor he once had.
Gaoliang is indeed a newcomer to Liangshan.
I don't know these things yet.
He then attributed all the credit to them.
All of this was attributed to Cheng Wanli.
never mind,
Since no one filed a complaint,
There's no point in continuing like this.
Gao Liang pondered in his heart,
Instead of continuing to wander around the city,
Why not go and take a look at the prefect's residence?
Firstly, it was gradually Wan'er who...
Secondly, I also want to pay a visit to Prefect Cheng!
Gao Liang had just made up his mind,
Just as he was about to instruct the clerk to lead the way,
Unexpectedly at this time,
Suddenly, about ten people rushed out from the roadside.
These people included both the old and the young.
They all bowed down before the sorghum.
"This female leader of Liangshan, we have been wronged, please Liangshan help us!"
"You've been wronged?"
Gao Liang's eyes immediately lit up.
He quickly coughed lightly.
He said expressionlessly.
"If you have any grievances, please tell us your story."
"We of Liangshan will naturally stand up for the people!"
"Your Majesty, we want to file a complaint against Prefect Cheng Wanli!"
A middle-aged man cried through gritted teeth,
"That scoundrel has repeatedly extorted money from us!"
"You're going to sue... Cheng Wanli?"
Upon hearing this, sorghum
His expression froze instantly.
"That's right,"
The middle-aged man nodded.
"To be honest, Your Majesty, the dozen or so of us are all wealthy businessmen in Dongping Prefecture,"
“We haven’t done many good deeds in our daily lives, but we have never harmed our neighbors.”
"If Your Majesty does not believe this, you may ask the people in the city."