The moment he showed his might, the commoners blocking the gate immediately quieted down.
Now was a special period after the natural disaster. They should have used torture. Otherwise, if there were any hidden dangers, they would be completely uncontrollable when the people started to riot.
Advisor Hu also made a prompt decision. Once he discovered this sign, he decisively responded.
Not being allowed to eat was the greatest punishment in this period of time, even more daunting than going to jail.
They could only eat one meal a day, and it was not guaranteed that they would be full. If they did not even have the right to eat this meal, they would have to starve for the whole day.
Seeing that spring was about to come, the county minister had already said that the city did not keep idle people. Everyone had to go out and work hard for the autumn food.
