After entering mid-November, a strong storm struck the entire Shandong area, and the temperature in Qingzhou also plummeted. In order to prevent the frozen deaths under the rule, Sun Tu and Huang Wenbing, the literary and military officials, were very busy in the following days. In addition to sending a large number of people to patrol everywhere every day to prevent the house from being crushed by snow, they also took out a lot of winter supplies from the official warehouse to supply the poor people. This is how the safety of the whole person is ensured.

It was their proper measures to prevent the people from freezing and snow disasters. Sun Tu's reputation among the people in Qingzhou has been rising all the way. In the past, he was a hero and the guardian saint of Qingzhou. Now they really regard Sun Dujian as their relatives. By the way, the relationship between the entire Qingzhou army and the people has become increasingly close, and they have truly achieved the unity of military and civilians, and the deep love between the fish and the water.

It was not until the 18th day that the wind and snow had been completely stopped for many days, and the long-lost sun was once again hung in the sky. The people who had been hiding at home for a long time went out again. On the way, they could always see the scene of neighbors helping each other shoveling snow. By noon, several main streets in Qingzhou City were clean and could be opened to traffic.

When Sun Tu took a team of people on the long street, he couldn't help but feel a rare sense of accomplishment. This was a wonderful feeling that he had never had when he was stirring up the storm in Liaoxia, strategizing on the battlefield, and defeating the Liangshan bandits. It was the thing that he was most proud and relieved to be able to make the whole city of Qingzhou wholeheartedly and the people lived and worked in peace. It is said that Shandong people are the most simple and diligent, and some clues can be seen from here.

Amid the greetings of the people who avoided the road, Sun Tu successfully arrived at a pretty good mansion in the south of the city. This mansion looked not much different from the house next to it, but after entering the door, you could find that there was another inside story inside. There were several military soldiers guarding the yard after entering the door, and each of them was equipped with a knife and a bow, which was three more tighter than the defense of the government office.

It was not until after confirming that Sun Tu arrived that the soldiers guarding the gate opened the gate. This made Sun Tu very satisfied and immediately asked, "Are he still honest these two days?"

"This Chai always treats himself as an old man. Yesterday, he actually asked the young men to find some smokeless beast charcoal for him. We have never even heard of this thing." The military man led here complained with a bitter face: "And the food we want to eat on weekdays is strange, and we really have no way to deal with him."

"Hmph, Chai Jin takes himself too seriously. Do you really think that Qingzhou owes him?" Zhu Biao, who came with Sun Tu, said with a dark face and low voice.

It turned out that after setting up a plan to defeat the Liangshan Army that day, Chai Jin fell into the hands of the government. Because of his special status, Sun Tu had the intention to recruit him after Sun Tu arrived. However, the Chai official did not buy Sun Tu's account and let him persuade him, but he was so angry that he refused to surrender. So Sun Tu asked someone to put him in the yard and kept sending the Liangshan people who had submitted to him before to lobby him. But as a result, these people could not convince Chai Jin at all, but were scolded by him. Now Sun Tu can only take action himself again.

After comforting the soldiers with a smile, Sun Tu walked in. After leaving them a little, Zhu Biao complained softly again: "Maintain, Chai Jin is not good at literature and martial arts. Why do we have to spend so much effort to recruit him? According to my opinion, he will refuse to surrender, and just kill him with one knife, which will save a lot of effort."

"Sanlang, you are a little impatient. How can those who accomplish great things have no patience?" Sun Tu smiled and shook his head: "And you mentioned a key point just now. Chai Jin is not outstanding in both civil and military affairs. So why can he rank among the strong men in Liangshanpo? It's not because of his noble status and reputation. If I kill him with just one knife, what are the benefits of being happy?"

"this……"

Before the other party could figure it out, Sun Tu said again: "Killing him not only has no benefits, but will bring endless troubles. Although he has no ability, there are countless people in the world who have received his favor. Once I kill him today, many dead soldiers will come to assassinate and avenge. Of course, I am not afraid of the assassination of those people in the green forest of the rivers and lakes, but in this way, Qingzhou will inevitably be in peace, which is not what I want to see."

Zhu Biao is not a reckless man who only knows how to act voluntarily. After Sun Tu's explanation, he finally understood and nodded ashamed: "What Dujian said is that I am a little too extreme. This person is indeed difficult to kill."

"But you don't have to be too respectful to him. If someone like him is too respectful, he will be looked down upon by him. You still have to be tough when it is time to be tough. I came today just to negotiate with him in a different way." As they spoke, the two of them had arrived in front of a room with a closed door. The smile on Sun Tu's face also shrank at this moment, and a hint of palpitations had been brought between his eyebrows.

Without knocking on the door, Sun Tu immediately stepped forward and pushed open the door, then walked in. This made a man in his thirties, with a white face and a whisper, and a noble aura frowned, without raising his head, scolded: "Do you have no such rules? How dare you break into my room at will!"

"Master Chai, it seems that this is not your home, you are not the owner of this place. We can't agree to it when we enter and exit." A indifferent voice sounded, which made Chai Jin's body tremble slightly, and then he looked up at Sun Tu who was approaching: "It turns out that it was Sun Dujian who came here. I said who dares to be so bold."

"Bold? You're so brave." After sitting down, Sun Tu looked at the other party and said, "As a prisoner, he was not at all conscious. He actually took the initiative to recharge his uncle in my Qingzhou City, and asked for smokeless beast charcoal... There are really no prisoners like you in the world."

Chai Jin was stared at by him, and his heartbeat was three points faster, but he quickly calmed down again, looked straight in the eyes of the other party, and said calmly: "I'm just a habit. After all, you know that Sun Dujian is from my origin. Since you don't treat me as a prisoner, I always want to make myself feel more comfortable. Of course, if you regret it now, it will be too late. Whether it's killing or cutting, I won't be afraid."

Sun Tu looked at his appearance that he could eat himself, but Sun Tu smiled instead of anger: "Officer Chai is worthy of being a nobleman of the Song Dynasty. Even in such a situation, I still want to show off his might. But I really have some questions. I wonder if you also want to enjoy good food in Liangshanpo Mountain Village, and use smokeless beast charcoal to keep warm?"

Chai Jin curled his lips: "This is not a burden for Sun Dushang to care about this. I joined the village out of voluntary terms, and I have deep feelings for my brothers and should share the joys and sorrows. But it is different here, so I would like to advise you, don't force others to do anything, either kill me or let me go, and want me to betray the brothers of Liangshanbo, that's not to think about it!"

These words were said firmly without any room for maneuver. Sun Tu looked at him for a moment and suddenly laughed again: "Do you really think I dare not deal with you? Yes, Chai Jin is a descendant of the Later Zhou Dynasty. Even if you were placed in the court, you will have a place for the heroes of the world and have a great reputation. If I kill you like this, I am afraid that Qingzhou will never have any peace in the future. What you rely on should be this?"

Chai Jin did not answer, but Sun Tu could still tell from his expression that he had agreed. So he smiled: "It seems that you really think that you can be ruthless with the identity of the descendants of the Chai family. You have determined that I dare not do anything to you. But you are wrong. I really can't kill you, but I can escort you to the capital and let the court condemn you! In this way, it's not me who killed you, but the court."

Chai Jin did not show any nervousness because of his threat. He still smiled disdainfully, but did not refute it. Obviously, Sun Tu's statement was not worth refuting in his eyes. Seeing this, Sun Tu said again: "I know what you are laughing at. You hold the iron certificate of the alchemy book given by Emperor Taizu, and the gold medal of avoiding death, so you are fearless? But what I want to tell you is that you are wrong! Even if your Chai family really holds any iron certificate of the alchemy book, it may not be able to save your life? Don't forget what those people in Liangshanbo do, killing officials and rebelling are ten evil crimes. As far as I know, the court has long had laws and regulations, and even if it is a gold medal of avoiding death, it will not be exempted from such serious crimes!"

The calmness on Chai Jin's face finally changed at this moment, and a hint of fear flashed in his eyes. He had never thought about this carefully. He had always thought that he was safe and peaceful because he held a talisman in his hand, but now this layer of protection has been ruthlessly exposed by Sun Tu.

Sun Tu quickly captured his change and said, "And do you really think the court will deal with you publicly? If it were me, I would only throw you into the Heavenly Prison and use some means to kill you in the prison, which will save you a lot of trouble. By the way, have you ever been there in the Heavenly Prison? The prisoners there are all those who die from illness every day. If you, such a arrogant and expensive official, you will die from illness in less than three days!

"Also, if I do more ruthlessly, throw you into a thief and intend to rebel, what will happen to the court? How will the officials in the court and the current officials deal with it? I am afraid that at that time, it will be the end of your Chai family. I wonder if the rest of the Chai family will open you out of the family for self-protection? And if you really lose this last guarantee, it will be easy for the court to kill you again."

These words are by no means false intimidation, but are likely to come true. This naturally makes Chai Jindasheng frightened. He is not afraid of death, but because he is sure to not die, he dares to be so tough and arrogant. Now, his protective shell has been completely defeated by Sun Tu, which makes Chai Daren's entire spirit decay, and he is no longer as calm and composed as before...

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