Shentu Li was shocked. This man's ability to observe words and emotions was really great, and he didn't hide it at the moment.
"Shentu Xiu died at the hands of the prince. Brothers Hubao hated the prince so much, why didn't they kill him to avoid future troubles?"
Jiang Fan said calmly: "Killing them will indeed eliminate future troubles, but they should have a greater role. You will naturally understand in the future."
Shen Tuli clasped his fists and didn't ask any more questions.
Jiang Fan didn't plan to tell him about this matter yet. After all, it involved many secrets.
After Shentu Li left, Wu Qu walked out from behind.
"He's a talent." He affirmed as soon as he opened his mouth.
Jiang Fan said: "Xingjun is proficient in battle formations, and he should have a good eye for generals. This guy may be an unexpected surprise."
Wu Qu said: "Calm and courageous, with the air of a general. In terms of martial arts cultivation, although he tried his best to suppress it, I still feel that this person has already entered the martial arts realm with half a foot, and is even better than the two tigers and leopards I have seen before. He must be stronger, maybe his actual combat power is comparable to that of Shen Tuxiu."
Jiang Fan became more and more interested. He thought for a moment and took out a pill: "He will be under your jurisdiction from now on. You will give this to him to help him."
Wu Qu didn't refuse. He took it and looked at the mark and nodded: "Xu Fu's handwriting will be of great use to his breakthrough. Congratulations, my lord, there is another general."
Jiang Fan smiled and waved his hand: "He doesn't know my identity now and has many contradictions in his mind, but there is nothing he can do. Let's leave it like this for now."
Wu Qu nodded: "What the Lord has done is far-reaching, and it should indeed be kept secret. But there is something, can the prince tell his subordinates?"
Jiang Fan said: "Xingjun, like Shentu Li, both want to know why Brother Hubao was let go."
"The Lord has seen clearly."
Jiang Fan had no intention of hiding it from him, and said with a smile: "Because the news will come out soon...it was the State of Wei that kidnapped Brother Shentu."
Wu Qu was stunned for a moment, and then fell into deep thought.
"...My lord, I want to involve the Wei State..."
Jiang Fan looked at his expression and knew that he was probably thinking of something.
"Yes, after all, I don't want to be a domineering master. Giving him a reputation of being linked to the Wei Kingdom will calm the hearts of all parties in the fiefdom."
Wu Qu said slowly: "It is indeed useful, but the Lord's intention is by no means limited to this."
Jiang Fan smiled: "Xingjun really understands that the real game is often outside of war. I can tell Xingjun that Shen Tuxiu's confidence does come from the Kingdom of Wei. It is indeed not the King of Wei, but Cao Yuan."
Wu Qu thought for a while and understood the reason: "The King of Wei wants face and room."
Jiang Fan nodded, "But it's not just that. King Wei and I also have an agreement, which should not be broken easily."
This was the result that Jiang Fan achieved when he entered the palace alone when Cao Zijian was in danger.
Wu Qu was a little impressed: "My lord, it turns out that Wei has been considered for a long time."
Jiang Fan said: "Wei is the most sensitive about this matter and has to plan in advance."
"So, it was Cao Yuan who kidnapped the Huba brothers this time?"
Jiang Fan raised his thumb: "These three words are used very well in name."
"So, in fact, there is another person, dare I ask... Is it Cao Zijian?"
Jiang Fan greatly admired him: "You are indeed worthy of being Lord Wu Quxing. It is Cao Lao Er."
"In other words, Cao Yuan took the blame..."
Jiang Fan laughed loudly: "He deserves it. He originally wanted to use the Shentu family to take revenge on me. Moreover, he indeed wanted to recruit the Shentu brothers."
Wu Qu thought about it and said, "If my guess is correct, Cao Yuan did come, but was blocked by the second prince. Then, the second prince kidnapped the tiger and leopard brothers, but dirty water was poured on Cao Yuan's head."
Jiang Fan said: "Absolutely correct."
"But my subordinates still don't know what the second purpose is?"
"Hire people." Jiang Fan said directly: "The Tiger and Leopard Cavalry are indeed powerful, but Cao Zijian wants to seize power and lacks cavalry, so I have to give him two talents."
Wu Qu took a breath of air. He never expected that Jiang Fan planned so deeply and acted so boldly. In order to support Cao Zijian in killing Cao Yuan, he actually raised a tiger to cause trouble.
"Are you worried about the relationship between Brother Hubao and me? It's okay. Since I dare to do it, I have it in my heart. Moreover, I also need them to be hostile to me and to put aside the cooperative relationship with Cao Laoer."
Indeed, the most ingenious thing about this matter is that because Cao Zijian knew the deep hatred between the Hubao brothers and Jiang Fan, he dared to use it with confidence and would not suspect that they were colluding with Jiang Fan.
"It's just that if the Haw Pao brothers discover the cooperation between the Lord and the Second Prince in the future, it may be detrimental to Cao Zijian."
Jiang Fan sighed softly: "Xingjun...Cao Zijian will confront me sooner or later."
Wu Qu suddenly understood that cooperation was only temporary and the opposition between the two countries was irreconcilable. And since Cao Zijian still wants to confront Jiang Fan fundamentally, there is no need to go against him even if the Haw Par brothers find out.
"By that time..." Jiang Fan said in a low tone, "These two guys will no longer need to exist..."
Wu Qu knew that this meant that Jiang Fan had arranged a back-up team and was ready to deal with the Hubao brothers at any time.
It's really a chain of links. Just one Shentu family was clearly arranged and completely drained of value. Lord Wu Quxing was filled with emotion, this Heavenly Fox Dharma Seat is really awe-inspiring...
What especially left him speechless was that when Jiang Fan came out, he brought the new county governor with him, which showed that he had already planned it.
This new county governor is an outstanding person who emerged from Lishan's recruitment process, and he is especially good at managing isolated cities. He once single-handedly garrisoned the long-abandoned city in an isolated city near the Western Regions for twenty years. The military and government took control of him until he surrendered to the Qin Dynasty.
People make the best use of people. Jiang Fan chose the most suitable candidate without hesitation after being recommended by Zhang Zaifu.
The next day, a mysterious team of people delivered hundreds of carts of finances and moved into the Sheriff's Mansion. Jiang Fan didn't say anything, but Wu Qu, the county guard, and Shentu Li all knew that this was the property that the Shentu family was trying to take away. Obviously, these will become the funds for King Xiaoyao to build Hecang County. And Yuwen Chengxin, the disciple brought by King Xiaoyao inexplicably, also directly threw himself into the financial inventory work. If he said that he was not prepared, no one would believe him.
On the third day, King Xiaoyao issued a decree exempting taxes for three years. Poor families could rent grain and seeds from the government and return them in equal amounts after the autumn harvest.
This move directly made Hecang County excited, and the rumors about King Xiaoyao's tyranny were self-defeating. The people even regretted why the prince did not come to save Hecang sooner.
After cleaning up the Shentu family and appeasing the people, Jiang Fan only stayed in place for three days to repair the situation before the army set out again.
There was no resistance wherever they passed this time, and within the fiefdom, they were lurking from all directions.
Just kidding, this man came to power with a large army, and even used the Shentu family to prove his decisiveness in killing. Especially regarding that battle, the news that King Xiaoyao summoned thunder to destroy the Shentu cavalry without any effort spread like a storm. This was witnessed by countless people. The rumor that King Xiaoyao was in charge of the thunder became more and more intense, and the more it spread, the more outrageous it became. Top with a mysterious and invincible halo.
