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Chapter 453 Breaking the situation

Seeing that the people were wavering, the attendant muttered, "Although the prefect has not offered sacrifices to the mountain god, we have been making offerings to the mountain god in private, praying for the protection of the miners in our homes."

"Logically speaking, since the mountain god receives our offerings, he shouldn't punish us by causing the lead mine to collapse and burying several miners alive."

The people's expressions changed instantly, their hearts instinctively leaning towards the attendants, and they muttered amongst themselves.

"That's right, we worshipped the mountain god, so the mountain god should protect us miners."

"The one who has committed numerous evils and disrespected the mountain god is the prefect. If anyone should be punished, it should be the prefect."

If it wasn't a punishment from the mountain god, then it was a man-made disaster caused by the King of Guangling.

At this moment, a weak voice emerged from the crowd: "But...but Immortal Liu...never tells a lie..."

Upon hearing this, the people turned to look at Master Liu. Seeing his peaceful and compassionate face, and remembering all that he had done for them in the past, they subconsciously asked, "Master Liu, is it as he said? The lead mine disaster was caused by human error, not by natural disaster?"

Master Liu looked at Li Yong and his entourage.

Under Master Liu's watchful gaze, both of them felt their hearts leap into their throats. Li Yong, in particular, subconsciously touched his face, afraid that Master Liu would notice something amiss.

After all, this charlatan was highly respected in Yongqing County and was widely regarded as a miracle worker by the people.

Just as he was about to say something, he heard Master Liu say, "If we're talking about man-made disasters, that's not wrong."

Li Yong looked at Master Liu in astonishment, wondering what he was up to.

After all, the rumors spread by Master Liu were aimed at the prefect.

The people were stunned.

"Before Prefect Feng came to Yongqing County to take office, the people of Yongqing County were well-fed and clothed, and the population was thriving. After he came, he began to mine lead on a large scale, forcing the people to abandon farming, to the point that the people were starving and could hardly survive." Master Liu looked at Li Yong and said, "This is indeed a man-made disaster."

Li Yong's expression changed, pointing at Daoist Liu: "You..."

Master Liu continued, "The people have no choice but to fight against the government in order to make a living. Prefect Feng is a good official who is dedicated to the people, so there will be no rioters in Yongqing County, and the soldiers in Nanting Garden will not be killed."

"If Prefect Feng hadn't exploited the people and over-mined the lead mines, how could the lead mines have collapsed?"

"All phenomena are empty, only cause and effect are not empty."

"Whether it's a natural disaster or a man-made one, all of this is the result of Prefect Feng's actions." At this point, Master Liu looked around at everyone: "Prefect Feng is now imprisoned; isn't he also being punished?"

The people stared blankly at Master Liu, understanding the meaning behind his words. First came the man-made disaster caused by Prefect Feng, which then led to the natural calamity.

Yes, since ancient times, man-made disasters have always been followed by natural disasters.

Even so, a sliver of doubt remained in their hearts.

The next moment, Li Yong voiced their doubts: "Let's put aside what Prefect Feng did for the moment and just talk about the lead mine. Ever since the prefect took office, the lead mine has never collapsed, right? How could it be such a coincidence that the lead mine collapsed right after Prefect Feng was arrested? If it wasn't the work of the Prince of Guangling, why would he order the city gates to be sealed off?"

Before Master Liu could answer, he continued, "Because the Prince of Guangling wants to destroy the evidence and frame the prefect for the lead mine collapse. Secondly, he wants to prevent people from spreading the news that he has been disregarding human life."

"Is that so?" Zhao Yi appeared before the crowd and instructed Jiang Chao beside him, "Go and open the city gate."

The person who orders the city gates closed will never allow them to open again until he has achieved his goal.

Throughout the entire Yongqing County, no one could stop him.

Only that person came forward in person.

Therefore, Zhao Yi used this opportunity to force those hiding in the shadows to the surface.

Li Yong was stunned. He never expected that his self-inflicted confusion would actually allow Zhao Yi to break the deadlock.

Master Liu's words had already moved the people.

Now that Zhao Yi has opened the city gates, what reason do the people have to suspect that Zhao Yi did it?

Seeing Li Yong's face flushed with anger and his furious expression, Jiang Chao snorted coldly and strode towards the city gate.

Li Yong panicked and tried to spread rumors and mislead the public.

Zhao Yi gave Jiang Mu a wink.

Jiang Mu took a few steps to Li Yong, grabbed his shoulder with one hand, and tore off the disguise from his face with the other.

When the people saw Li Yong's true face, they immediately recognized him as a confidant of Prefect Feng.

Now they were completely convinced that Zhao Yi was innocent.

Li Yong's face turned deathly pale; he thought he was about to die.

A dark figure leaped down from the city wall and blocked Jiang Chao's path.

His eyes lit up, as if he had seen a glimmer of hope.