The heavy rain in Yuncheng left just as quickly as it came.
But this time it rained heavily around Yuncheng, dripping and dripping, neither salty nor light.
It seems to be foreshadowing something, and it also seems like some kind of joke
Qingzhou, magistrate's office.
The yamen was built with such grandeur that ordinary people would walk quickly as they passed by. The momentum was really frightening, and they were afraid of being scolded and causing trouble.
"What? The Liangshan army withdrew? Do you still admire the magistrate of Yuncheng? Retreat without a fight?" Murong Yanda slapped his hand on the table and said sternly, "Those rebels in Liangshan are killing people like hemp, old, young, women and children. They never Let them go. Those poor people outside Qingzhou City were all killed by Liangshan rebels. Even their houses were burned to the ground, but now Yuncheng is let go?
Do you really think that I, Murong Yanda, am a stupid pig?"
A messenger was kneeling at the door of the wing, clasping his fists and saying: The magistrate said he wanted to resign, saying that he had betrayed your trust."
"Haha, what? Please resign? He has done a great job in defending the city and forcing back the rebels in Liangshan. It is a great achievement. Just waiting is a great achievement. What is the purpose of resigning?" Murong Yanda's face was so gloomy that he almost shed tears.
"This... this..." The messenger dared not answer.
"You go down first! Tell the county magistrate that he has done a good job this time, and I will definitely take credit for him." Murong Yanda emphasized carefully.
"I understand, I will tell the county minister the news."
"Then stand down. I'm exhausted."
"yes!"
.....
Murong Yanda squinted his eyes and watched the messenger leave. He coughed twice and his expression became more and more gloomy. He slammed the table: "Humph, I didn't realize it. That Prince Xianggong of Yuncheng is also a wonderful man. This hand is also good." Really well played!
I refused to leave, but he urged me to leave. I thought that he was so benevolent and generous, no wonder there were rebels like Song Jiang under his command! How could this be unreasonable? Are you treating me like a three-year-old child?
How shameful that you really thought he had good intentions and wanted to die with Yuncheng, but in the end he played this trick?"
On one side of the wing, there was a rolling curtain, and a young man walked out. This person was none other than Qian Youde, the high-ranking housekeeper who narrowly escaped death in Jeju.
"Mr. Murong, what you said makes sense. I'm afraid that the magistrate of Yuncheng County is a native of Liangshan. I think he is a traitor!" Qian Youde held a fan in his hand and tapped it lightly, "Mr. Murong If you can't defend the place, then why is the magistrate of Yuncheng so angry?
To force the Liangshan army back, Lin Chong was despicable, shameless, and a murderous maniac. With Lin Chong's temperament and an army of 10,000, it would be easy to capture Yuncheng. He didn't want a city, so he just retreated. Then The grain, grass, gold, silver, and population of Yuncheng, not to mention the people in Liangshan, have all become living Bodhisattvas, but the bandits have changed their nature and started eating fast and chanting Buddha's name."
When Murong Yanda heard this, he was convinced. He snorted: "I misjudged him. He turned out to be a man who was seeking fame and reputation. This official colluded with gangsters, and it turned out to be that guy!"
Qian Youde hurriedly said: "Sir Murong, such a person should be sent to heavy prison, escorted to the capital, and tortured severely!"
"Steward Qian's words make sense. I will prepare a banquet at Tianyue Tower tonight. If I ask Steward Qian, I will give him a favor." Murong Yanda said with a smile.
Butler Qian looked humble and said: "Mr. Murong is too polite. He always said that guests can do as they please, so Mr. Qian is not polite anymore."
Qian Youde really looked at what others were doing. In Jeju City, he treated the prefect of Jeju very arrogantly and didn't care at all.
But when facing Murong Yanda, he was more polite, humble and respectful, as if he was a different person.
In fact, Qian Youde is very smart. Behind Master Murong, there is Concubine Murong.
This girl is a relative of the emperor. How can she be compared to the prefect of Jeju?
It's simply incomparable.
"According to Steward Qian's opinion, I'm afraid that Mr. Wang really has a big problem." Murong Yanda asked again.
It is said that officials protect each other, but Murong Yanda fled in a hurry. Now that Yuncheng is not lost, where should he put his old face?
Damn it, the magistrate of Yuncheng is not dead, how can he still make fancy articles?
It's okay not to think about it, but I get very angry when I think about Murong Yanda.
There is always a sense of resentment at being manipulated!
Qian Youde said decisively: "Mr. Murong is still kind. Mr. Wang saw something fishy at first sight, so he first sent a petition to the court. If the superior agreed, he would first arrest him in Qingzhou and torture him to extract a confession. If he didn't believe him, he would not charge him. He would wait until the evidence was complete before sending him to Qingzhou.
When we get to the capital, by then, hehehe..."
When Murong Yanda heard this, he was extremely satisfied, and he could tell him everything he wanted to say.
"Okay, okay, okay. I have reserved some of tonight's top names for Butler Qian. I have long heard from friends in the capital that Butler Qian is extremely smart and full of schemes. I have always wanted to meet him. When I meet him today,
It really impressed me." Murong Yanda laughed loudly.
Qian Youde also laughed.
"What Steward Qian said is very fair. I am an official appointed by the imperial court, and I must eliminate all evil. If an official is not honest and self-respecting, and colludes with the rebels and defrauds them of their achievements, such a person must kill the three tribes. Only then can he be worthy of being called the official."
The foundation of an official!" Murong Yanda said loudly.
"Mr. Murong, serving the country and the people is a blessing to Qingzhou and a blessing to Yuncheng!" Butler Qian said in a flattering tone.
The two looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.
"Then just follow the money steward's wishes!"
...
Cangzhou, Chaijiazhuangzi.
In an elegant courtyard, Chai Jin was sitting in the pavilion, with his close friends standing on both sides.
"Hahahahahaha! I knew that Lin Chong was a top-notch hero in the world. He destroyed Qin Ming, Huang Xin, and Liu Gao in one battle. His power is now expanding so fast that it is unheard of and unseen!" Chai Jin stood up suddenly.
Listen to the people from Liangshan below describing the recent battle situation.
But this descendant of the royal family's face turned red, his expression was high, and his eyes flashed with light.
"Okay! Great! Right now, we have strong troops and strong generals. If it takes another three to five years, I'm afraid we can split the land and divide the territory, and create a great foundation?!" Chai Jin looked ecstatic, "In the past, he was said to be the God of War.
Reincarnation, but with this strategy, both civil and military, I'm afraid..."
He wanted to say that the Emperor Star had arrived, but when the words came to his lips, he did not speak.
Seeing that their master was so happy, the bankers on the side clasped their fists in celebration and said, "Official man, right now, your power, money, and power are getting higher and higher. I'm very happy to congratulate you."
"I still mutter about Lin Chong's ability. Such a person is currently facing the wind and clouds. He is like a dragon traveling in the nine heavens. He is unparalleled in dominance! The future situation is very likely!"
Having said this, Chai Jin immediately said: "Come here, Mrs. Sun is leaving Zhuangzi today, and I want to invite someone to come. I want to have a good discussion with her. This kind of good news must be known to Mrs. Sun."
"Your Majesty, you asked me to edit a letter and ask the Butler to read it!" The man from Liangshan took out the secret letter from his arms and said respectfully.
Chai Jin was also unambiguous, opened it immediately, scanned it, and his expression gradually condensed.
"It's not difficult to transport saltpeter!" After reading the letter, Chai Jin couldn't help but admired, "Good! What a plan! In this case, I will go to Daming Mansion in two days. If we can open up a market with Qi Dan,
Great things can indeed be accomplished!”
About half an hour later, Mrs. Sun and her entourage arrived. After the two parties greeted each other, Chai Jin did not hesitate and retreated, with only a confidant butler by his side.
Chai Jin was also unambiguous and told Mrs. Sun about the recent events in the mountain.
As expected, Mrs. Sun was quite happy. Chai Jin suddenly said, "I have something to talk to Mrs. Sun."
"Master Chai, just tell me if you have anything to say." Mrs. Sun's words were appropriate and measured.
Chai Jin nodded. Today, there are not many women who can support their family's reputation outside the home.
"There are two things I want to tell Mrs. Sun. The news has just come. The first thing is that Mrs. Sun's caravan was assassinated earlier. Do you still remember?"
When Sun Ruoyi heard this, her eyes instantly turned red: "Why don't you remember? The family escort, including the guards, suffered heavy casualties, but they lost nearly ten thousand taels of silver, silk cloth, etc. The losses were heavy, and if there were no heroes from Liangshan to save them,
, the women of the people have long since become a pile of withered bones.”
