When they reached the mountainside, Qinghuai handed a square scarf to Jin Feng and said to Zhang Liang's big black comrade: "Fang Lei, don't go down there."
"Thanks."
Jin Feng nodded and took it.
He knew that Qinghuai did this to prevent any bandits from being caught, so he hid in the dark and remembered his appearance.
The big black man also nodded and hid behind a big rock.
He was so familiar with the bandits in Maomao Mountain that he would be recognized even if his face was covered.
As for Qinghuai and Zhong Wu, they are not afraid of bandits remembering them at all.
I'm afraid Zhong Wu is eager for the bandits to take revenge.
Zhong Wu untied a bandit, slipped him aside and asked, "How many people are there on your mountain?"
"Except for the three who stayed on the mountain to look after their homes, the rest of the people came down."
The bandit answered quickly.
I asked a few more bandits and the answers were all the same.
Zhong Wu made a gesture to the woods and saw several guards carrying crossbows up the mountain.
"Master Hou, what should we do with these people?"
Zhong Wu tied the bandits into a string and tied them to a tree, then ran over to ask for instructions.
"Inform Magistrate Zhang to bring the soldiers to receive it! By the way, I remember that there is a reward for catching the bandits. Let Magistrate Zhang remember to bring my reward."
Qinghuai's tone was a little cold.
Bandits are rampant in Dakang, and they are inseparable from local officials.
Jinchuan County Government suppresses bandits every year, but every time the bandits receive the news in advance and hide in the mountains.
The government soldiers were defeated every year, but they were dispatched every year.
Because there are military resources to suppress bandits, the bandits will also send a large amount of tribute money afterwards.
If you go for a walk in the mountains, the big men in the county can make a lot of money, and the soldiers can also make some money, drink and go to brothels. Why not?
"yes!"
Zhong Wu ran into the woods, and soon a guard left on horseback.
Before leaving, the guard looked at the bandits as if they were looking at a bunch of corpses.
In fact, these bandits did not survive.
The dealings between bandits and local officials were almost an undisclosed secret in Dakang officialdom.
Sending the Maomao Mountain bandits to the county government is a slap in the face of the county magistrate.
Qinghuai's fiefdom is in Jinchuan County. Although he only has taxation rights and no management rights, the Marquis is the Marquis. Even if the county magistrate is angry, he will not dare to seek bad luck against Qinghuai. So the fate of these bandits can be imagined.
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They will definitely be sent to the most dangerous battlefield to be used as cannon fodder.
If you can live for a month, you are considered lucky.
As soon as the guards who went to the county government left, they saw a fire burning on Maomao Mountain.
Not long after, the guard who went up the mountain came down, carrying a big box.
"Master Marquis, the bandits' den has been burned down, and all the valuables are here."
The guard said, opening the box.
Most of them are copper coins, there are also some large and small silver ingots, and some messy jade pendants, porcelain and so on.
"Zhong Wu, please go back and deal with it. You will divide the money from the sale into 20%, and the rest will be sent to the general's camp to be counted as military supplies."
Qinghuai obviously looked down upon these things and waved his hand casually.
"Thank you, Lord Marquis."
Zhong Wu's eyes narrowed in joy.
This is all the belongings that the Maomao Mountain bandits have accumulated over the years. Even if it is only 20%, it is still a lot of money.
When it was getting dark, the county magistrate arrived with more than a hundred soldiers.
"Master Marquis, you are worthy of being a great general. The bandits in Maomao Mountain have been rampant for so many years, but they finally fell into your hands."
The fat county magistrate hated Qinghuai very much, but as soon as they met, he came up to him and flattered him.
"I leave it to you!"
Qinghuai glanced at the fat county magistrate, snorted coldly, and led the people away.
Jin Feng watched from behind and shook his head.
Qinghuai's personality is probably only suitable for joining the army. If he goes to court, he will probably be played to death soon.
When we arrived at Jinchuan County Government, it was already dark, so Jin Feng followed Qinghuai to his residence in Jinchuan County Government - Qingfeng Villa.
In the various costume films and TV dramas that Jin Feng has watched, the large courtyards of such noble people are filled with rockeries, flowing water, famous flowers and plants, and graceful young maids can be seen everywhere.
But Qingfeng Villa was just like what Zhang Liang said. There was no rockery or even a garden. The huge courtyard was empty, with several rows of weapon racks beside it.
Most of the servants I see occasionally are men, and occasionally I see a few women, with the same figure and appearance as the third aunt in the village.
"Don't know how to enjoy."
Jin Feng mentally labeled Qinghuai again.
Entering the inner courtyard, Jin Feng found Guan Xiaorou, Tang Dongdong, and Zhang Mancang all there, and couldn't help but look at Qinghuai in confusion.
As a result, he found that Qinghuai also looked confused.
"Marquis, sir, this is it,"
Zheng Fang said: "We packed up and prepared to leave in the afternoon to find Mancang and hit the road together. When my wife saw it, she wanted to come with us and said she was seeing off Mr...."
"Haha, that's fine. Aunt Liu, please tidy up the wing in the front yard."
Qinghuai laughed happily: "The house is humble and simple. I hope Madam won't be offended."
On the way back, he was still discussing with Jin Feng to leave for the battlefield tomorrow, but Jin Feng said that he hadn't made any arrangements at home yet.
Now it's good, Guan Xiaorou and Tang Dongdong are here, so Jin Feng doesn't have to go back.
Guan Xiaorou was born in a small family, so she didn't know any etiquette. She knew Qinghuai was saying polite words, but she didn't know how to reply, and her pretty face turned red with anxiety.
Fortunately, Tang Dongdong saw her embarrassment and quickly took Guan Xiaorou and gave Qinghuai a blessing ceremony: "I'm sorry for bothering Mr. Hou."
"I didn't bother you too much in Xihewan."
Qinghuai waved his hand casually: "Everyone, please help yourself. I'll go change my clothes."
"Brother Zheng Fang said they are going to the battlefield. Master, are you going too?"
As soon as Qinghuai left, Guan Xiaorou pulled Jin Feng's sleeve with a worried look.
"The Marquis is not kind to us. Now that he has spoken, I will go there because of both sentiment and reason."
Jin Feng said.
Originally he was still worried about the Maomaoshan bandits, but now Qinghuai has solved all his last hidden dangers. It can be said that he is full of sincerity, and Jin Feng really can't find any reason to reject Qinghuai.
What's more, he himself also wanted to go to the battlefield and see how the ancients fought.
Firstly, it is for meritorious service, and secondly, it is also for making weapons in the future, which will be more targeted.
"Master, madam, the wing is ready. You three, please come with me."
Aunt Liu led Jin Feng, Guan Xiaorou, and Tang Dongdong to the front yard, pointed to the door on the east side: "It's getting late, I won't disturb you three."
"Thank you Aunt Liu."
Jin Feng nodded and led Guan Xiaorou and Tang Dongdong into the wing.
But I was dumbfounded when I entered.
He thought it was a suite, but after entering, he discovered that there was only one room.
Although the area is large, there is only one bed.
Jin Feng looked at Guan Xiaorou and then at Tang Dongdong.