This was the first time that Fan Shihui saw the head of the family so angry. He did not dare to neglect at the moment. He told what he knew, from how he learned that Yinquan Mountain was attacked, to how Feng Kebin launched the attack, and then to the sneak attack on Huqi Mountain. Feng Kebin hurriedly

After chasing him, he told Fan Yongdou exactly what he had learned from the Pei Jiajun rebels.

Finally, Fan Shihui emphasized: "Master, since Feng Kebin led his troops to leave, I have fought to the death with nearly ten thousand thieves in Yinquan Mountain alone. I have experienced a total of twelve battles, big and small. Every time, I have taken the lead and taken the lead. I have been severely wounded twenty times."

Seven places, the most dangerous one hit me right on the neck. If I hadn’t been lucky, I probably wouldn’t have been able to come back to see the master of the family.”

As Fan Shihui spoke, he opened his collar and exposed a scar inside for Fan Yongdou to see.

Fan Yongdou saw that there was indeed a scar with flesh and blood inside, and he was moved. It seems that there are still brave people in our Fan family. "Thank you for your hard work, what's going to happen next?"

When Fan Shihui saw Fan Yongdou's expression, he knew that the cuts he received were not in vain. Fortunately, Fan Yongdou did not check the wounds on his body. When he was cut on his body, he thought it was too painful and cut him three times.

Just stop, if Fan Yongdou checks, the secret will be revealed. But that's enough now. It seems that he may be 70% sure of the position of the leader of the Ding family.

"I have captured the group of thieves who attacked Hidden Spring Mountain. Their leader is in the military camp outside the city. If you want to see it, I will bring him here right away."

"Well, go and bring him to me secretly. I want to interrogate him personally."

After a while, Pei Zhuer, who was already covered in blood, was secretly taken to Zhangjiakou.

In the secret private cell of the Fan family, Pei Zhuer was whipped with a leather whip soaked in salt water. Pei Zhuer's face was so painful that his face was distorted. However, Pei Zhuer remained a ninja and did not utter a single word of begging for mercy.

sound.

Gradually, the whips were replaced by four, the executioners were replaced by three, and even Pei Zhuer had been unconscious four times. Fan Yongdou finally became impatient, took the sword of the servant on the side, and pressed it against Pei Zhuer's.

Neck, said: "Are you really not afraid of death?"

Pei Zhuer spat a mouthful of blood on Fan Yongdou's face and sneered: "You are not your Grandpa Pei if you are afraid of death."

Fan Yong was extremely vindictive and was about to kill Pei Zhu'er with his knife, but was stopped by Fan Shihui. Fan Shihui said: "Master, this person is the only hostage of the thief named Pei we have held. I'm afraid it will be useful in the future."

Fan Yongdou thought about it and felt that it made sense. He released the long knife on Pei Zhuer's neck and said, "Let you live for two more days. I want to see if your so-called General Pei will come to save you.

"

"General Pei is not something someone like you can guess." Although Pei Zhu'er is scarred, his will will never give in.

"You..." Fan Yongdou took a deep breath, calmed down his ups and downs, and coldly snorted: "Then we'll see."

Back in the front yard, Fan Yongdou sat on a chair and meditated for a moment. He reached out and called the boy waiting on the side and said, "Go and invite Fan Shutai over."

Fan Shutai, courtesy name Tongye, was born in Ziyang (today's Yanzhou), Shandong. He was a Jinshi in the first year of Chongzhen. He is now a member of the official department Zuo Ji Shizhong. He is a member of the Fan family who has been training him. Before Fan Shutai passed the imperial examination, the Fan family began to

The reason for investing in him and giving money and food to his wife is that once Fan Shutai wins the election, he can repay the Fan family thousands of times. In fact, this is also the case. This man is one of the pillars of the Fan family in the officialdom.

Fan Shutai is currently serving as the imperial censor specially sent by the emperor to inspect the Mongolian movements in the grasslands in Zhangjiakou. He is living in the residence arranged by Fan Yongdou. Hearing that Fan Yongdou had important matters to discuss, he was a little confused, but he followed his entourage to Fan Yongdou's house.

residence.

In the study room of the Fan family, Fan Yongdou personally brought a cup of prepared tea to Fan Shutai and said with a smile: "Sir, this is my treasured Yuqian Longjing. It is extremely rare. Please taste it."

Fan Shutai took the tea bowl with flattered hands, put it to her mouth and took a sip, praising: "Good tea, it is worthy of being chalcedony cooked in the morning before the rain, the spring tea is the freshest Longjing before the rain, it is really good tea."

"

"If you like it, sir, I'll have someone deliver some to your residence later." Fan Yongdou said.

"How dare you take this seriously?" Fan Shutai declined repeatedly.

"My lord, this is wrong," Fan Yongdou stopped Fan Shutai who was about to refuse, and said with a smile: "My lord, I was entrusted by the emperor to come to my home to patrol the border and bless my common people. Their hard work has made great achievements. All the soldiers and civilians in Zhangjiakou are grateful and regard you as your lord.

If you are a parent, this gift to your parents is a matter of course, why not?"

"This..." Fan Shutai hesitated. He was estimating that Fan Yongdou had to spend so much money to help him. Although Fan Shutai was supported by the Fan family, it did not mean that he was from the Fan family.

A domestic servant, in fact, from the day he became the censor, he had the ability to refuse.

"Uncle Shi," Fan Shutai has always called Fan Yongdou as Uncle Shi, "I don't know what to tell my nephew. I will do my best in whatever my nephew can do." Fan Shutai thought about it again and again, but asked directly. It was still early for him to enter the officialdom, and he had not yet entered the officialdom.

To the point where you are very proficient in Tai Chi.

"Why do you say this, Your Excellency?" Fan Yongdou pretended to be confused and looked at Fan Shutai, "Your Excellency serves the Emperor and works for all the people. How can you say that I am responsible for Your Excellency?"

"Yes, I made a slip of the tongue. I hope Uncle Shi can forgive me." Fan Shutai apologized to Fan Yongdou with a blush. He was still too young to play with this old fox.

"It's just that I heard that your lord shares the same worries as the people, and often tries to relieve the people's troubles. I have heard that some people are in trouble, as if they are in water and fire. I wonder if your lord can ask for orders for the people, and ask the emperor to punish the people for their crimes?"

As he spoke, Fan Yongdou also picked up the teacup and took a sip, as if what he said really had nothing to do with him.

Fan Shutai's interest was aroused and she asked: "Is there such a place? Where is it?"

"In the southwestern part of Shanxi, there is a big bandit, Pei Xiao, with a hundred thousand troops. They occupy the three counties of Anyi, Xia County, and Wenxi. Millions of people are running for them. They are rebels in one side of the separatist regime. The imperial court

You must be on guard!"

"Is this happening?" Fan Shutai stood up suddenly, looked at Fan Yongdou and asked, "Uncle Shi, are you serious about what you said?"

"Of course it's true."

This is the first time that Fan Shutai has heard of people saying that a big bandit has developed to such an extent. Before, he only heard that the rogue bandits in Shaanxi were chased back and forth by the officers and soldiers, but these were just scabies and leprosy, and were not enough to shake the foundation of the Ming Dynasty.

However, once the rogue bandits are established and become sitting bandits, the situation will be different. They can become a serious problem for the imperial court.

In fact, the bandits have always been feared by the court. Otherwise, how come there are so many rebels, and no one wants to settle down and develop well? It is not that they are unwilling, but that they cannot. Because once the court discovers that the bandits have become

If the bandits are in danger, they will send troops to encircle and suppress them.

"None of the princes in the court reported this matter to the emperor. They all deserve to be killed." Fan Shutai paced around the room anxiously.

"Sir, be careful what you say," Fan Yongdou persuaded Fan Shutai.

"They don't speak, I will speak." Fan Shutai stopped, looked at the blue sky at the door, made up his mind, and said, "It is my duty to eat your salary and share your worries. Today I have no

It’s okay to hear about it, but I already know about it. If I don’t say anything anymore, how will I be different from those people who just eat the corpse?”

"Uncle Shi, I'll take my leave first." Fan Shutai bowed her hands to Fan Yongdou, then turned and left.

Fan Yongdou sent him to the door and looked at his leaving figure with a faint smile on his lips.

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Just when Pei Xiaoer invaded Jiexiu, the war of Zijin Liang King who was far away in Wen County to gather the rebels was finally coming to an end.

In this battle, Wang Ziyong, Liu Guoneng, Luo Rucai, Gao Yingxiang, Li Zicheng and other large rebel forces united to kill all the rebels who tried to escape without fighting, leaving behind those who were determined to fight and a small number of ambiguous fence-sitters.

Zhan Luan shivered and dared not say another word.
Chapter completed!