102: Turn waste into treasure! Let heroes fight heroes, and let brave men fight brave men!

Another report from a guard came.

At Chen De's signal, he immediately reported, "Reporting, My Lord, someone has reported that in the east of Tianfeng City, there is a group of people conspiring to flee Tianfeng City!"

"A report, that's interesting."

Chen De muttered a few words to himself, then asked the guard, "Did he say anything else?"

"Reporting, My Lord, he also said that he is willing to act as an inside agent to capture this group of rebels.

He only asks that you spare him during Tianfeng City's new policy!"

"So, an informant," After hearing this, Chen De immediately had an idea for the problem he couldn't solve moments before.

Originally, Chen De was planning to take his men and deal with that group in the same way Feng Zhe established his authority today.

But the appearance of this informant made Chen De change his mind.

Chen De looked up and smiled at the guard in front of him, "Then go tell him that the intelligence he provided is very important.

I agree to everything he said, and he can ask for any other conditions he might have.

Go!"

Upon receiving Chen De's reply, the guard immediately went to notify the informant.

"Betraying his own, selling out his friends for glory, abandoning righteousness for profit?

Such a person can be very useful!"

...

In the east of the city, a group of people were secretly plotting something.

These people were all leaders of very small factions in the city.

So small that Chen De wasn't even interested in reforming them.

Such people, even if given a hundred times more courage, wouldn't dare to directly confront Chen De and his men.

So, at this moment, what they were conspiring about was merely how to escape from Tianfeng City.

Just as they were excitedly discussing, Chen De and Feng Zhe had already quietly surrounded the place with their men.

Just as someone was discussing intensely and slammed the table, "Alright, it's decided!"

At the same time, Feng Zhe immediately burst through the door.

Bang!

A loud noise came from the doorway, and everyone immediately looked towards the source of the sound.

All eyes were on Feng Zhe!

At this moment, Feng Zhe was the center of attention, the brightest star in the room!

When everyone saw that it was Feng Zhe leading people to break in, they were all stunned!

Only one person, upon seeing Feng Zhe arrive, immediately scurried over.

He ran up to Feng Zhe, bowing and scraping, "My Lord, it's me, little Zhao Wang, it was I who tipped you off.

This group of people, under your rule, actually dared to plot rebellion, truly evil to the core.

Honestly, I've tolerated them for a long time; being with them, I felt it was a disgrace.

I've been waiting day and night, and finally, you've arrived."

They never expected that it was Zhao Wang who betrayed them!

Upon realizing this, everyone stared at Zhao Wang with eyes that practically spat fire, glaring furiously.

If looks could kill, Zhao Wang would have died a thousand times over by now.

However, Zhao Wang completely ignored their gazes, fawning and smiling at Feng Zhe.

Feng Zhe patted Zhao Wang, praising him encouragingly, "Good, you did very well.

Without you, we truly wouldn't have known they were plotting rebellion today, would we?

Thanks to you, we can catch this group in one fell swoop today!"

Saying that, Feng Zhe looked at the group of people.

When Feng Zhe's gaze fell upon them, their eyes no longer spat fire, nor did they glare furiously.

A chill ran deep within them, making their faces turn deathly pale and cold sweat stream down.

They had already witnessed and experienced the consequences of offending or defying Feng Zhe.

For some, it was indeed exhilarating!

But that was when it happened to others.

And precisely because of this, they absolutely did not want it to happen to them.

That would be a nightmare.

Everyone remained silent, because they knew very well that the early bird gets the worm, and the first one to stick their neck out would definitely not end well.

Seeing that no one dared to speak, Feng Zhe was the first to open his mouth, "What are these expressions on your faces?

Alas, it seems you have misunderstood me!

This City Lord knows very well that in any reform, there will always be people who cannot understand.

This City Lord is fully aware of all of this.

I don't blame you for having such a backlash!

Ultimately, it is I, the City Lord, who has not handled things properly!"

Hearing this, everyone looked at each other, wondering what new trick Feng Zhe was playing.

Suddenly, Feng Zhe's voice grew a few shades louder, "Therefore, I, Feng Zhe, solemnly announce that I do not blame you, and you may return."

As soon as he finished speaking, Feng Zhe proactively stepped aside.

He also had his guards separate, creating a path for them to leave.

Upon hearing that they could leave, initially, no one quite believed it.

Because just last time, those people were dealt with so miserably just for saying a few extra words.

What they had done this time was even worse!

Could it really pass so lightly, so casually?

So, when Feng Zhe had just finished speaking, no one dared to move.

They were afraid that Feng Zhe was bluffing them, just to make an example of the first one to step out.

To have someone jump out so he could kill the chicken to warn the monkeys.

Seeing that no one dared to move, Feng Zhe showed no particular reaction, only smiling at them.

He wasn't angry, yet he exerted immense psychological pressure on them.

Feng Zhe wasn't in a hurry anyway; he'd see who couldn't hold out first.

Soon, under the immense psychological pressure brought by Feng Zhe, "I can't take it anymore, let me die if I must!"

Finally, someone couldn't bear it and seemed to go crazy.

Laughing maniacally, he ran out frantically.

Everyone on both sides, especially those surrounded, held their breath nervously as they saw someone finally move.

The person walked past Feng Zhe, and Feng Zhe did not make a move.

He walked through the path the guards had made, and the guards likewise did not make a move.

Until he safely left the area, his silhouette disappearing from everyone's sight.

At this moment, everyone wavered, but still dared not bravely take that step.

However, such waiting was futile.

Their courage and psychological defenses would only crumble little by little.

As time passed, no one could withstand it.

What's more, with the first person leading the way, the remaining people's psychological defenses would only become more fragile.

And precisely because of this, those who escaped from here today...

Soon, more and more people couldn't hold on and ran out like madmen.

Their actions were also not hindered by Feng Zhe and his men.

As more and more people broke down, those in front influenced those behind.

The pressure on those behind grew greater and greater.

Finally, everyone scattered and ran outside.

Feng Zhe silently watched all of this, waiting until everyone had run off.

Only then did he turn to Zhao Wang, "Aren't you running?"

Zhao Wang also couldn't believe it; these people were just let go?

Was he not running?

He did want to run!

But he was different from the others; he was an informant, and if he ran now, wouldn't that be slapping Feng Zhe's face?

Zhao Wang stammered, carefully asking, "City... City Lord, I... what about me...?"

Feng Zhe smiled slightly, "Don't worry, what I promised you, I will absolutely not go back on my word!

Not only that, given your excellent performance, I will also give you a good position, second only to one person and above ten thousand!"

Hearing that things were settled, and there was a good position too!

Zhao Wang was overjoyed, kneeling on the ground and kowtowing to Feng Zhe, saying, "Thank you, City Lord!" with each kowtow.

Kowtow once, say it once; kowtow once, say it once!

He only got up when Feng Zhe told him to.

Feng Zhe personally patted the dust off him, "This good position is, I will appoint you as the Deputy City Lord of Tianfeng City!

From now on, you will be solely responsible for the implementation of Tianfeng City's new laws and various affairs.

Not only that, you can command the entire power of the City Lord's Mansion.

Even the power of those great families in the city, you can also command."

Hearing that Feng Zhe had arranged such a good position for him, Zhao Wang was immediately ecstatic.

Zhao Wang was about to continue expressing his gratitude, but Feng Zhe stopped him.

"You have rendered great service to the new laws; it is only right, so there's no need for excessive politeness.

Next, I need to brief you on some additions, key points, and changes to the new laws.

You must listen carefully!"

Zhao Wang nodded vigorously, like a chick pecking at rice.

Feng Zhe instructed Zhao Wang, "First and foremost, the City Lord's Mansion's recent provisions regarding food and clothing must be implemented thoroughly.

And also..."

Feng Zhe meticulously briefed Zhao Wang, but the more Zhao Wang listened, the more frightened he became.

After the briefing, Feng Zhe let Zhao Wang leave, trembling.

As he walked, there seemed to be a wet stain on the ground, clearly indicating he had wet his pants.

After Zhao Wang left, Feng Zhe looked at Chen De, and continued to defer to Chen De.

Chen De stood there quietly, a faint smile on his lips.

Chen De did not choose to use the black liquid to reform Zhao Wang, nor did he personally handle this matter.

Why?

It's simple: in Chen De's view, his own people understand much better how to deal with their own people than anyone else.

When it came to dealing with his own, even if Chen De personally took charge, he might not do as well as Zhao Wang.

Let heroes deal with heroes, let brave men deal with brave men!

Everyone has a certain use!

It just depends on where they are placed.

Even a scoundrel like Zhao Wang, if used well, could provide no small amount of help to Chen De.

Furthermore, Zhao Wang had already become a target of public criticism; besides desperately clinging to the City Lord's Mansion, he had no other way out.

Chen De had a premonition that Zhao Wang would definitely give him a surprise.