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Hua Ruge looked at the big and small boxes that were on the ground, inside were gold coins and treasures, with a rough estimate, there were at least a few million, because these things were all placed on the streets, the citizens all wanted to skin Tax Officer, it was all thanks to everyone's hard work and hard work.
Tax Officer was sweating even more when he heard the unbridled discussion around him.
"This official knows my wrongs. This official is willing to offer all of these to Lord, and pleads for Lord to spare my life." Tax Officer bowed his head repeatedly.
"At least you know your place. However, this stolen money is not for me. Instead, it is for the government to pay for the construction of the new city." Hua Ruge nodded his head in satisfaction.
Tax Officer agreed as he thought to himself that since all the officials had said that, in the end, they had even put the money into their own pockets.
However, as long as his life could be saved, he wouldn't have any hope.
"But you, after so many years of plundering the cream, your crimes are unforgivable, you deserve to die!" Hua Ruge's expression turned cold, and said without a shred of mercy.
"Lord, you can't do this, I am a chosen one from the Deputy Mayor, you can't kill me right away." Seeing that begging would not help, Tax Officer quickly moved his backstage over.
Everyone thought so as well. After all, Deputy Mayor had been the local tyrant for a long time, and the strong dragons didn't oppress the local tyrants. They would have to do something after they communicate with each other, if not it would be bad for them to become a mess.
Who knew that when Hua Ruge heard this, he creased his eyebrows and said unhappily: "Why is it that when I came here, all you guys were talking about was that guy? It seems if I didn't use some methods, you all really aren't taking a lord like me seriously."
Finished speaking, she turned to Lei Tao and said: "I'll leave it to you, kill him."
Lei Tao was startled, he was clever, and knew that if he killed the Tax Officer now, he would be completely on board the Lord's boat, and would not be able to be a fence-sitter anymore, but he was not confident that the Lord could win against him.
But if he did not kill them, he would have to accompany Tax Officer in death right now, even before he died.
His mind raced, and in a short period of time, he straightened up and said loudly: "Yes, Lord."
No matter what, it was better for him to die late than now. Moreover, he felt that this Lord had some ability, maybe following her would have more of a future compared to living a mediocre life.
Thus, Lei Tao led his soldiers and pushed Tax Officer down to the middle of the road, wanting to execute him there.
Hua Ruge was very satisfied with this.
However, Tax Officer was clamoring, "You little brat, Deputy Mayor will not let you go, he will kill you!"
He'll be with you soon.
Hua Ruge thought in his heart, but he still smiled faintly, as though he was not angry, and said those words that caused everyone to feel cold: "Don't chop off your head, otherwise, the suspended corpse will not be able to see who is inside."
"Lord, where do you want to hang his corpse?" Lei Tao asked in time.
"The busiest part of the street, hang it up for drying!" Hua Ruge said while smiling and drinking his tea.
Tax Officer was so angry that his face was flushed red: "You are too malicious."
"You only know this after provoking me. I'm really sad for you." Hua Ruge teased.
Tax Officer didn't have any room to reply because his chest was pierced by the spear in Lei Tao's hand.
The commoners all took in a breath of cold air, they all knew how ruthless the new Lord was.
But then, they all felt delighted. This old bastard who had been hating them for so many years had finally died.
When the citizens came forward to thank Hua Ruge, Hua Ruge acknowledged their actions from the bottom of his heart. Not only for himself, but for the people who lived in the lowest levels of society and were oppressed.
She was the new ruler of this place and had the duty to start all over again. She believed in herself to make Ancient Dragon City the richest and most secure city in the entire continent.
After doing all that, it was already dark. Hua Ruge rested at the inn here, because it was said that all the previous lords here were part of the City Lord's position, and the City Lord's Mansion had already been occupied by the Deputy Mayor. As the City Lord's Mansion could only find a place to rest.
He would also study the distribution of power in the Deputy Mayor and take them all down in one go.
The only person who understood the city well was Lei Tao, thus Hua Ruge called for him alone.
Lei Tao was a smart person, so he told her everything.
"The name of the Deputy Mayor is Gao, and his family is quite influential. He was born to be a baron and came here to be an official. At first, he was quite obedient, but later, he somehow colluded with the mounted gangsters on the mountain."
"After that, the Lord mysteriously passed away, and he slowly took over the city. After that, the taxes on Ancient Dragon City became heavier and heavier, and the city's development became worse and worse every year."
Hua Ruge listened carefully.
"The imperial government has sent several lords over in succession over the past few years. However, as you know, all of them died on the road. Because our place is only a small insignificant city, the imperial government did not send anyone to investigate."
Hua Ruge nodded his head: "Tell me, what power does he have?"
"This ?" Lei Tao scratched his head, thinking about what to say.
"Speak the truth." Hua Ruge said directly.
"Almost all of the city's forces are his, including the city soldiers, slave traders, and mercenaries of all sizes." Lei Tao then added: "The mounted gangsters on the mountain are extremely vicious, and there are a large number of them as well. That's why no one dares to go against Deputy Mayor."
He thought that Hua Ruge must have been afraid of these words.
Who would have thought that Hua Ruge would only rub his chin and said: "Interesting."
Lei Tao felt that he would never meet someone more calm and composed than the Lord again.
"Alright, I understand. Go back and rest." Hua Ruge stretched his back, feeling really tired.
Lei Tao continued to be startled, he did not understand how this endurance could be so strong.
"That's right. Send a message to the girl at the door before you go out. Call me late tomorrow. I need to sleep a bit more ?"
"?" Lei Tao.
When Hua Ruge was lying on the bed, he heard the sound of banging and banging outside. The energy fluctuations were very strong, and without a doubt, it was the fight between and the Little Marten. She had instructed the Little Marten beforehand, so she knew that nothing bad would happen to it.
The next morning, the fire in the room had yet to go out, it was warm and Hua Ruge slept soundly on his blanket, when suddenly there was a knock on the door.
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"Lord!"
It was Lei Tao's voice.
"Don't call me until you're dead." Hua Ruge turned his body.
"They're dead. Deputy Mayor killed the few slave traders who pledged their allegiance to you yesterday. They want to become your enemies." Lei Tao said loudly.