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Chapter 446 Gathering People’s Hearts

Zhao Yi appeared calm as he spoke with the leader of the mob.

What surprised Feng Zhihuan even more was the attitude of the mob leader. His eyes, which were originally full of power and ruthlessness, were filled with respect when he faced Zhao Yi.

Feng Zhihuan was confused about the situation and what was going on.

According to reports from scouts, the mob was extremely wary of Zhao Yi.

Because in the eyes of the mob, all crows are black, officials protect each other, and there are no officials who truly stand up for the people.

Even if an official is dedicated to serving the people, he cannot defeat these evil forces.

It's either surrender or die.

Often, the majority succumb to evil forces.

Therefore, they had no expectations of the people sent by the imperial court and were convinced that Zhao Yi would not stand up for the people.

But the attitude of the mob before him was completely different from what he had learned and what he had imagined.

Feng Zhihuan coldly observed the leader of the rioters, trying to discern a clue.

That did indeed make him notice the difference.

The mob's attitude towards Zhao Yi didn't seem to be one of reverence for his status; rather, it subtly revealed gratitude, as if Zhao Yi were their benefactor.

Upon realizing this, Feng Zhihuan was greatly alarmed.

Could it be that Zhao Yi had contact with the mob?

impossible!

His men had been keeping a close watch on Zhao Yi, and Zhao Yi and his confidants had never left the city, let alone come into contact with the mob. The slightest disturbance would not escape the notice of his spies.

Feng Zhihuan suppressed his unease and walked toward Zhao Yi and the mob leader.

The next moment, his expression changed drastically. The mob leader said respectfully, "Benefactor, many elderly people and children in our village have starved to death. If you hadn't arranged for people to deliver food, even more elderly, weak, women and children would have starved to death."

Feng Zhihuan's eyebrows twitched. Zhao Yi had actually sent people to deliver food to the rioters?

In order to suppress the rioters, he ordered the supply of goods to be cut off, and after the rioters starved to death, he arranged for his troops to take them down in one fell swoop.

Unexpectedly, news of the riot reached the imperial court, and His Majesty dispatched Zhao Yi to Yongqing County to quell the rebellion.

To eliminate any future trouble, he had someone spread the news of the grain merchants' arrival in Yongqing County to the rioters, and withdrew the soldiers guarding the rioters, allowing them to plunder the grain without hindrance.

These grain merchants were brought here by Zhao Yi. If they were kidnapped by the mob, Zhao Yi would definitely intervene. At that time, he would arrange for men disguised as mob members to sneak in and kill Zhao Yi amidst the chaos.

Despite all the careful planning, it all came down to one miscalculation.

A ruthless glint flashed in Feng Zhihuan's eyes. Now that things had come to this, there was no turning back; he had no choice but to go all out.

Anyway... his men were disguised as mobs.

Zhao Yi wasn't particularly surprised that the mob leader recognized him. He had sent his personal guards to personally escort the provisions to the mob, and those guards were with him that day.

Before he came to Yongqing County, he sent people to inquire about the situation. After arriving in Yongqing County, he conducted a secret investigation.

These mobs are not really rebelling; they are just desperate and trying to find a way to survive.

As long as they can have a stable life and the government stops exploiting them, they will naturally settle down and live a peaceful life.

Upon receiving the document announcing the price increase of grain, he arranged for his men to buy the grain and secretly deliver it to the rioters.

Firstly, it can rally the mob.

Secondly, selling grain at high prices can attract grain merchants and solve the problem of grain shortage.

Now it seems everything is proceeding according to his plan.

Just as Zhao Yi was about to speak, a commotion came from afar.

Everyone turned to look.

Feng Zhihuan clenched his fist, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

Those people have arrived.