Chapter 380
Wasn't it said that the people on Hezhou were extremely unruly, and that several officials sent there before had been beaten crippled?
Fang Zichen had stressed it severely in his letter—when they came, they must not reveal their identities, nor say they had anything to do with him, or they'd likely end up with sacks over their heads and get thrashed.
Lin Xiaoxia had asked around before coming too. He knew the common people here bore a grudge against officials.