"Good news from Daqingshan, good news from Daqingshan..."
A soldier from Qingshan Camp galloped into the city on horseback. The soldiers from Qingshan Camp who were temporarily guarding the city gate moved out of the way and raised their weapons in unison and cheered...
The people around were shocked. Are you kidding me? The bandits in Daqingshan have been entrenched for several years. The state government tried to eliminate them several times but failed. As a result, the surrounding merchants and horse teams all avoided Taoshan County.
He was wiped out with a group of village soldiers at his head and silently?
Chief Meng was respectfully watching the files and confessions of Wang Tuiguan's trial of Ding Gu's killing of Sun County Lieutenant in the back hall of the county government office. He was in a state of confusion... In fact, he had captured some of the criminals and killed the thieves.
First of all, but after all, the matter happened under my own control, and it is probably inevitable to receive a mixed report and an evaluation.
Although the government officials had made a fortune the day before by searching the properties of Ding Gu and a few of his confidants like wolves and tigers, the feeling of being scolded by their superiors was indeed unpleasant.
Mr. Wang was an unsmiling scholar. After carefully reviewing the file, he coldly threw the file on the table. Just as he was about to speak, he heard a commotion in the front yard of the county government...
"What's the fuss about? Chief Meng, how do you manage Taoshan County? The village soldiers are killing the officials and causing chaos. Now you can't even manage a county government?"
Chief Meng's head was as big as a bucket. He bowed and saluted repeatedly and was about to go out to check, but he heard the voice of one of his confidants, like a broken gong, coming from far away... "Master Chief, good news... good news!"
Chief Meng was stunned for a moment, then a surge of ecstasy mixed with doubts arose, and he scolded: "Why are you making so much noise in the county government office? There are no rules..."
The staff member stumbled over, bowed and saluted: "Sir, Song Wen and Song Dutou set up an ambush outside Daqing Mountain. A prisoner of war killed nearly a hundred thieves who came down the mountain with the intention of sneak attack on Luka's soldiers, and then persuaded the three thieves.
One of the red-faced tigers, Wu Si, joined forces inside and outside, and defeated Daqingshan in a battle the day before yesterday..."
"In this battle, the country soldiers rose up to fight the enemy bravely. Li Erlang, the leader of the team, took the lead in breaking through the most dangerous fortress of the bandits. Song Xiaofu, the leader of the team, only led 20 country soldiers to guard the dangerous retreat of the bandits and killed more than 20 of them! There were also formations.
The former Dai Zui made meritorious service for our Taoshan County township soldiers, who cooperated with outsiders to seize Wu Si, who was seriously injured in the bloody battle at Zhaimen... In this battle, our Taoshan County township soldiers succeeded in the first battle. They killed the leader of the bandit Bai Mazi and captured the number one leader of Daqingshan Dian Dengyang.
Hu'er! Killed 194 thieves and captured more than 570 people... Sir, the banditry in Daqingshan that has disturbed our Taoshan County for the past ten years has been completely eliminated today! I congratulate you...
Congratulations, Lord Tuiguan Wang!"
The confidant and aide gave a flattering look to the stunned and horrified Wang Tuiguan next to him. At the same time, he reminded his master that this credit is real, and you cannot swallow it yourself! Wang Tuiguan
This time, I am reviewing a major case and occasionally impeaching you. What if I give him a share of the credit for supporting the rural soldiers and suppressing the bandits from behind? If you repay the favor, Mr. Li Wang, Lao Tuan, will not be able to punish you, Master Meng, to death.
Well……
After confirming it again with his eyes, Master Meng was ecstatic when he received a satisfactory answer... Credit, this is a huge credit!
A group of tough bandits that the Commander-in-Chief sent troops to exterminate several times but failed to do anything about was actually completely wiped out by the rural barracks under his own little chief? What is this? This is a sign of outstanding achievements in both civil and military skills!
Here, there is also the method of civil and military suppression... The commander of the imperial army led a group of Qiu Ba to toss for several months without success. However, I, a feather fan and silk scarf, sat in charge of the county government office and was able to strategize and annihilate a group of nearly a thousand people with my wave of hands.
Bandits...hahaha.
Official Wang Laotun watched the expressions of the two men carefully, and finally couldn't help but scolded: "Are there any military reports and evidence? Is there any doubt that you killed the good and took credit for it? Who is the leader of the rural soldiers in Taoshan County? This matter
If you dare to lie brazenly, you, Meng Huzhou, may have to lose your whole life's future and send your whole family to join the border army!"
Chief Meng gritted his teeth, cupped his hands and said: "Old official Mingjian, how dare you lie about such a big thing? Your official... Your official has already made a plan with the head of the Song Dynasty to block the official roads around Daqing Mountain.
The small road gradually trapped them, which attracted the thieves to set up an ambush to capture and kill them when they could no longer bear it... This strategy has been implemented for more than half a year. In addition, Song Wen and Song Dutou trained their troops well, and they had rich wealth and ambitions to serve the country, so
We all in Taoshan County worked hard to practice our rural bravery, and that’s why we achieved today’s great victory!”
Mr. Wang still couldn't believe it. The Daqingshan thieves were already recognized as a chronic problem on the East and West Roads of Beijing. It wasn't because of how powerful they were. It was just that the geographical location of Daqingshan was too complicated and the thieves were cunning and difficult to encircle and suppress. However,
To say that a group of rural soldiers can wipe out thousands of thieves... What kind of rural soldiers are these?
Master Meng raised his hands and said, "Have you seen the city gate guard when you entered the city the day before yesterday?"
Wang Tuiguan nodded: "At a glance, they all seem to be young, well-dressed and well-armed... I thought they were guarded by the Forbidden Army! Could it be that those are the volunteers from your Taoshan County?"
"Sir, he is the country soldier trained by Song Wen and Song Dutou!"
"How many people are there in total? Can Taoshan County afford to support so many rural soldiers?"
Chief Meng sighed and replied: "There are many bandits in Taoshan County, and the people in Taoshan County are remote and poor. The county government is really unable to recruit too many rural soldiers. But firstly, Song Wen's family is rich, and secondly, he has tried his best to lower the official position.
Wanting to do something for the people of Taoshan County, Song Wen's family happened to have a lot of business, so the official took the decision without authorization and allowed Song Wen to use the taxes from the fields and shop business in his name for the next ten years to offset the military expenses for recruiting soldiers... and gave him a low price.
He has acquired hundreds of acres of wasteland on the hilltop, but I am afraid that this move by the official is a bit illegal... It will disappoint the state government and Lu Si."
Official Wang Lao said in surprise: "According to what you say, your Taoshan County didn't spend much money on food and let Song Wen recruit a rural army at his own expense?"
"I feel ashamed, the county government really doesn't have much money... It just used some sealed weapons and weapons from the Xiang Army's arsenal. However, the Xiang Army has been in a mess for a long time and has not taken care of the abandoned arsenal. It is not considered a violation of regulations.
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Official Wang Laojian looked at the cunning and shrewd little bookkeeper in front of him in shock, and said doubtfully: "If this matter is true, it is a great contribution to your Meng Huzhou! Let Song Wen escort the thief back to verify his identity immediately.
, and the refugees from the bandits in the village must also be properly resettled... You should immediately report it to the state government and the commander-in-chief, and have the inspection officials come down immediately for inspection. Also, Song Wen, Song Dutou... is a talent!"
Chief Meng glanced at his confidants. The dog-headed military advisor immediately bowed and bowed and exited the study. Chief Meng took two steps forward and said, "Sir, I'm telling you the truth... Song Wen seems to have some relationship with Lord Taiwei!"
"Huh? Could it be that Lieutenant Gao secretly sent elite soldiers of the Imperial Guard to help him suppress the bandits?"
"That's not true. If we don't get the military symbols and transfer orders from the Privy Council and the Central Committee, I'm afraid the Taiwei won't be able to mobilize the imperial army... But Song Dutou came back from Bianliang this time with a lot of high-quality equipment, which is too great
Lord Wei, please take him seriously!"
Mr. Wang frowned... A sycophant like Gao Qiu was not welcomed by literati like them. It was a pity that Gao Qiu, now at the height of his power, still controlled things like the Charity Jockey Club and the new Cuju. It was said that
He really spent a lot of money to win over the people and invite poor students...
Master Meng said in a low voice: "Song Wen is a wizard in the business. It is said that he did a lot of business in Bianliang before, so he got to know Gao Taiwei... In addition, the official thinks that Gao Taiwei's charity gambling business is very likely.
There’s someone like Song Dutou making plans behind the scenes!”
"Ah! So that's it... It seems that Song Wen must have the help of the front secretary, otherwise wouldn't it be ridiculous to try to wipe out such a large group of bandits with the help of some local soldiers? Forget it... you can't do this either
Don't have any scruples. Your achievements in suppressing bandits in Taoshan County are really yours! No matter how favored Gao Qiu is... his hand can't reach this far... So Song Wen's achievements don't matter, they are real.
Just report it. If Gao Qiu really wants to win over him, he can still find a career for him in the Palace Front Division without this merit."
Chief Meng was overjoyed. His contribution was finally confirmed! After all, there is a difference between civil and military affairs. Even if these officials disliked him, they would not sit back and let Gao Qiu's people overpower the civil servants!
It seems that the next step for me is to move up a level... This chapter has been completed!