The first county magistrate in history

Chapter 257 What a Madman

"Wait!" Xia Qiming suddenly shouted.

He is convinced!

He could already feel the cold scimitar on his neck, cutting his skin.

He was just a little bit away from losing his head.

He is scared!

He saw that Qin Zheng really dared to kill him, a royal relative!

What a lunatic!

He is the fifth prince!

He was afraid, not of death, but of not being able to die!

When he died, his hatred and resentment were taken into the coffin!

Xia Qiming said, pulling out a palm-sized white porcelain bottle from his sleeve and throwing it to Qin Zheng: "This is the antidote!"

Qin Zheng took it.

But he walked towards the dead old man.

He took the black flute from his waist.

Afterwards, in full view of everyone, who were all looking at him with confusion, he put the flute to his lips and started playing.

The tune was exactly the same as the one the old man played before.

what……

The guests screamed in agony.

Xia Qiming was extremely shocked. This plague god actually knew how to control poison?

Moreover, he was able to copy the poison master's performance just by listening to it once?

This is a horrible monster!

"Qin Zheng, what are you doing? Ouch..." Xia Bitu screamed, almost killing him with pain.

Qin Zheng put down the flute and smiled. It was true!

Then he handed the porcelain bottle to Wu Xiaoyou and said, "Give them the antidote!"

Wu Xiaoyou quickly distributed the antidote to the poisoned people.

The porcelain bottle is not big, but the pills are also small, containing more than a hundred small brown pills.

Some guests were so tortured that they wanted to die, so they swallowed it without thinking.

Some, however, hesitate. Don't add poison to poison.

Xia Bitu took the pill but didn't eat it.

Qin Zheng seems to trust Xia Qiming very much.

Looking at Xia Qiming: "How long does it take for it to take effect?"

"It takes effect immediately." Xia Qiming looked at Qin Zheng. Today was the first time he met Qin Zheng and the first time he confronted Qin Zheng, which refreshed his understanding of Qin Zheng from the intelligence.

This young man is so terrifying!

As expected, those who had taken the antidote gradually stopped screaming, and the unspeakable pain disappeared.

He recovered as before, but was still drenched in sweat.

Qin Zheng picked up the flute again and started playing.

Experimental antidote effect.

Those who took the antidote did not scream in pain.

But those who had nothing to eat screamed in pain at the sound of Qin Zheng's flute.

Xia Bitu didn't eat either and howled several times.

After Qin Zheng put down the flute, those who had not taken the medicine saw this and quickly swallowed the pills.

Xiabitu also ate it.

Xia Qiming was very curious and asked, "How do you know the art of controlling poison?"

Qin Zheng looked at the flute, then at the potted flowers around him, and laughed, "Bullshit poison control technique."

Xia Qiming was stunned.

Others were also stunned. Isn't this the art of controlling poison?

It was the first time they knew that playing the flute could also control poison.

Qin Zheng said, "The poison comes from these natural flowers. However, if they are alone, they will not produce toxins. But when they are put together according to their properties and characteristics, they will produce a flower poison. This is a neurotoxin."

Everyone suddenly realized that this was the case.

No one disbelieved it, because it was indeed the poison that caused pain in the nerves all over their bodies.

Xia Bitu asked, "Why can playing the flute induce the poison to take effect?"

Qin Zheng said, "Once this flower poison is inhaled, it will affect the blood and nerves. This melody can control a person's mood. As long as they are excited, their blood flow will speed up, and the poison will take effect. If the flute music continues, the poisoned person will become mentally disturbed, and their blood may even boil over, leading to death!"

Everyone's face turned pale!

So, this is how they were poisoned?

It’s just that this is the first time that everyone knows about and experiences this kind of poison and its method.

It’s novel, but also scary!

At this moment, the way some people looked at Qin Zheng changed!

If it weren't for this famous plague god, even if they didn't die, they would have been controlled by this person from then on.

The consequences are unimaginable!

"What a well calculated plan, it's hard to guard against!" Qin Zheng said to Xia Qiming with a smile.

"Lord Qin is indeed worthy of his reputation." Xia Qiming did not deny it, and looked at Qin Zheng with eyes full of admiration!

Qin Zheng suddenly said to Wu Xiaoyou, "Although we are immune to all poisons, let's all try it and taste the antidote. Let's determine what medicinal ingredients are in the antidote formula. Later, we can also make some flower poison and antidote. This thing is quite interesting."

Everyone: "..."

Are you going to harm anyone?

Wu Xiaoyou and others actually ate it.

Wu Xiaoyou also fed Tao Yong one.

Tao Yong is still controlling Xia Qiming at this moment.

Qin Zheng also ate one, smacking his lips, and said, "Not as good as the candy beans!"

Everyone: "..."

Xia Bitu looked at Qin Zheng, thoughtfully.

Qin Zheng suddenly said to the guests in a serious tone, "This time, I am only here to solve the food crisis. I don't want to cause any other complications. I will give you one last chance to make amends!"

"Everyone, go back! Open the granaries and release the grain immediately. After all your actions, the people have little money left. All grain will be distributed free of charge, equivalent to three months' worth of food per person. It must be distributed in full. No less, no more. After three months, grain prices can return to their previous levels and cannot be raised. Anyone who disobeys will be beheaded, their property confiscated, and their entire family exterminated. There will be no leniency!"

Those grain merchants looked as if their parents had died.

But today, Qin Zheng has granted them two lives, detoxified them, and spared their crimes.

"Thank you, Master Qin!"

"We know we were wrong, and we'll open the granaries and release the grain as soon as we get back!"

"I will follow the orders of Master Qin!"

"Master Qin, thank you for saving my life!"

"thank you……"

They didn't expect that Qin Zheng not only saved them but also didn't punish them.

Although Wu was not extremely grateful, he did not dare to disobey Qin Zheng's orders.

They all left one after another.

Qin Zheng did not kill them, nor did he impose severe sanctions. The reason was very simple. The evidence provided by Xia Bitu only said that these people were unscrupulous businessmen who fawned on the powerful and had no intention of taking human lives.

The main messenger was Zhang Jinyuan.

How could these businessmen dare to offend Zhang Jinyuan, especially since they could make money.

There was another reason why Qin Zheng did not kill them. He had frightened them, and these people were still needed to meet the food shortage in Fenghua and other areas.

Just be obedient, that's all.

Even if we kill them all and replace them with a group of grain merchants, they might be even worse than these people.

Furthermore, the main task now is to provide relief and investigate the food crisis, and other unimportant matters can be put aside.

If someone is truly guilty of heinous crimes, it is never too late to settle the score.

At this moment, Xia Bitu nodded secretly. If people do not face death, they will never know the preciousness of life.

After this near-death ordeal, these people were clearly terrified. How could they dare disobey the imperial envoy's orders? At least, not this time!

It seems that the food crisis in Fenghua and some other areas has been resolved.

The solution was so easy and quick!

This made Xia Bitu feel ashamed.

Qin Zheng's move was a great help to him, the imperial relief envoy.

Although there are certainly still some stubborn and unscrupulous merchants, they are a minority after all. They are easy to deal with!

Xia Qiming also understood, and his mood was extremely complicated.

Qin Zheng not only killed all those who should be killed, but also used other people to kill them.

It also easily destroyed the plan he had cultivated for many years.

He also took advantage of this opportunity to win over the grain merchants who were supposed to be won over by him.

Even he can't do it!

Qin Zheng is such a talented and strategic person, and he has the demeanor of a general who is ready to die. How could the empress not cherish him?

If Qin Zheng could be used by him, there would be no worries about achieving hegemony!

Except for Xia Bitu, Qin Zheng and others, as well as Xia Qiming, the rest of them left.

They are the only ones left in the entire Zhang Mansion.

"grown ups……"

A group of people suddenly rushed in, led by Uncle Nan.

Xia Bitu's face looked grim. Aren't you guys too late?

Actually, it’s not Uncle Nan and the others’ fault.

When Xia Bitu came to attend the birthday banquet, Zhang Jinyuan only allowed all guests to enter on their own, and the guards were left in the side yard.

Xia Bituo also agreed.

Because he knew that Zhang Jinyuan didn't dare to do anything to him.

Only at this moment did I realize that this must be what Fifth Master meant.

Uncle Nan breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that Xia Bitu was fine.

They only realized something had happened when they saw so many people leaving in a hurry.

Uncle Nan's face changed when he suddenly saw Tao Yong controlling the Fifth Master.

what's the situation?

At this moment, no one spoke, everyone looked at Qin Zheng.

Xia Qiming didn't say anything either, with a scimitar still on his neck.

Qin Zheng looked at Xia Qiming calmly and said, "I will escort you to the imperial capital. You will surely die!"

Xia Qiming was startled, and heard the hidden meaning: "You, what do you mean? You don't want to let me go, do you?"

Xia Bitu's face changed. What does Qin Zheng want to do?

Let the tiger return to the mountain?

Qin Zheng said calmly, "I don't care whether you live or die. Even your Changsheng Sect and your Ningguta are of no concern to me. I took action for the sake of the people of Daqian. Daqian must not be in chaos."

There was one thing Qin Zheng couldn't say: these problems were originally solved by the people of your world. But he was now a maintenance worker in the ninth dimension. He had to carry out the repairs.

Except for Qin Zheng's men, everyone was stunned.

I completely understood. Qin Zheng really wanted to let Xia Qiming go?

Xia Qiming looked suspicious: "What conditions do you want?"

He is not stupid, so there is no reason to let him go.

But he also knew that Qin Zheng was very greedy for money!

As for what Qin Zheng said about doing it for the people of Daqian, he didn't believe it. It was just high-sounding official rhetoric.

Qin Zheng laughed and said, "How much is your life worth?"

"Hehehe..." Xia Qiming laughed, as expected.

"I don't have much banknotes on me. I don't think you can let me owe you anything." Xia Qiming said:

"How about this, I have a copper mine in Ningguta. Sir Qin should be able to estimate its value, right? I'm giving it to you. You can take it over anytime!"

After saying that, he looked at Qin Zheng teasingly.

I thought to myself, let’s see if you dare to take it, that is my Ningguta territory.

Xia Bitu also looked at Qin Zheng, not believing that Qin Zheng was stupid enough to snatch food from the tiger's mouth.

Unexpectedly, Qin Zheng was very happy: "Deal!"

Swish!

Tao Yong put away his knife and returned to Qin Zheng.

Xia Bitu was confused. Was the monkey's head kicked by a donkey?

Xia Qiming was also suspicious: "You don't even ask about the reserves? Aren't you afraid that I'll go back on my word? The copper mine is in Ningguta. Do you dare to take it?"