Jeju Prefecture. Qinbei Pavilion
"The prefect is in trouble, the bandits are demanding ransom, and the story has spread!"
A captain ran into the county government office and said to the Jeju magistrate.
"ransom?"
The prefect didn't react for a moment. The thief asked him, the prefect, for ransom? Isn't this the most ridiculous thing in the world?
"Yes, Huang Tuanlian needs 30,000 guan, and He envoys need 10,000 guan. The other commanders, patrols, and Yuhou each need 3,000 to 5,000 guan. The soldiers and horses at the next level, Dutou, and Cheng The bureau and escort officers will need three to five hundred guan, and each soldier will need ten guan!"
Dutou hurriedly talked about the news spreading on the street.
"How dare the thief do this?"
The prefect of Jeju was shocked. He had been an official for many years and had seen many thieves, but he had never dared to blackmail the government like this. According to the thieves' demands, it would be at least 100,000 guan. Not to mention that he did not have so much money, even if he had him How could it be possible to make a deal with a thief?
"Where is the imperial court? Is there any news in Tokyo?"
The prefect of Jeju looked at the officials around him and asked, this matter was no longer something he could handle.
"Master Prefect, Tokyo has no intention of sending troops. We should let the local government handle it on our own."
A Kongmu said.
"Then how to solve it? Do you have any good ideas?"
The prefect looked at everyone and asked. This is indeed the consistent response of the imperial court. As long as the rebel thieves from various places do not make too much trouble, Tokyo usually ignores them. Usually, the local area and the thieves go back and forth to conquer, slowly wearing down the enemy.
"Master Magistrate, now that most of Jeju's troops and horses have been lost, I am afraid that I will no longer be able to fight against Sun Lei from Liangshan. It is better to report to the Jingdong East Road Transport Department and ask the transport envoy to mobilize the troops from Jingdong states to encircle and suppress them."
A Yuhou suggested.
"I'm afraid the transfer envoy will agree, but the other prefectures on Jingdong East Road won't!"
A commander said that the news of Jeju's defeat had spread throughout Jingdong. The Jeju army had been defeated so miserably, where would the rest of the state army be willing to go? Yangsanbo is under the jurisdiction of Jeju and has nothing to do with other state capitals.
"Liangshanbo is obviously half of the Yunzhou family and I, so how come it has become my business alone!"
The prefect of Jeju sighed, why was he transferred to such a troublesome place as Jeju?
"Master Magistrate, why don't you send someone to find out what the thief is saying? There are so many sergeants and the thief can't afford to support him. It's useless for them to detain him. I guess they can just give him some benefits."
A prison officer said, "I'm afraid the thief's request for ransom is an outrage. As long as we have a good talk and some benefits, the thief will let him go."
"Yes, it's not easy to support so many people. Where will the thieves get the food and grass? Who can be sent to negotiate?"
The prefect of Jeju looked at the officials around him, but those officials all lowered their heads and remained silent, obviously unwilling to go.
"I have supported you for thousands of days, but now I want to use you, but no one can help me worry about it!"
The governor of Jeju was furious. When it came time to hire someone, there was no one around him who could use him.
"Master Magistrate, it's not that it's impossible for us. It's because we are not familiar with the thieves in Liangshan, and we have never met the people in the world. I am afraid that we will return in vain if we go to Liangshan."
The custodian spoke.
"Then do you have any candidates?"
The prefect of Jeju looked at everyone and continued to ask.
"Mr. Magistrate, I recommended a person to be the commander of Songjiang in Yuncheng. This person is good at doing good things and solving people's problems. He is very famous in the world. He is known as the timely rain in Shandong and the black Songjiang in Yuncheng. If this person goes, he will definitely be a traitor in Liangshan. Give me some face."
An observer said, Yuncheng was under the rule of Jeju, and everyone in Jeju had heard of Song Jiang's name.
"There are still people like this? Okay, you go to Yuncheng and tell him, let him talk to the bandits, how can he be willing to let the officers and soldiers go!"
"In addition, I have sent orders from this government to collect grass and grain, recruit brave men and wise men, and guard against Liangshan bandits. Nearby states and counties will work together to help defend!"
The prefect of Jeju looked at everyone and ordered.
After receiving the order, the observer rode to Yuncheng overnight.
"Why are the observers in such a hurry? But the prefect is on official business?"
Lei Heng, who was guarding the gate of the county government office, saw the Jeju observation envoy coming on horseback and stepped forward to ask.
"Is the county magistrate here? Is Song Yasi here?"
The observer got off the job and Ma Ke asked hurriedly without caring about politeness.
"It's being reviewed at the county government office!"
Lei Heng said.
Before Lei Heng could finish speaking, the observation envoy rushed into the county government office and interrupted the trial of the county magistrate Shi Wenbin. When Shi Wenbin saw the prefecture's observation team coming in a hurry, he knew there was an emergency and asked the officers to take away the prisoners and clear the courtroom.
Wenbin and Song Jiang were both there when the observer met with the county magistrate, and they quickly explained the matter.
"This Liangshan villain actually dares to blackmail the state capital. It is simply lawless!"
Shi Wenbin was furious after hearing this. As an upright official, how could he tolerate this?
"Observation, the prefect asked me to go to Liangshan to rescue the officers and soldiers?"
Song Jiang's expression remained unchanged and he asked with certainty.
"Song Yasi has great prestige in the world and is the best candidate to go to Liangshan to negotiate. Huang Tuanlian, He Envoy and more than a thousand officers and soldiers are all tied to Song Gongming."
Observe and watch Song Jiang holding his fist.
"My observation is serious. It is Song Jiang's honor to be able to share the worries of the prefect. Song Jiang was afraid that he would not be able to take on such a big responsibility and missed the prefect's affairs."
Song Jiang, who was in the officialdom, naturally knew that it was impossible to refuse the order of the prefect, but he couldn't say too much. No matter how proud he was, he couldn't win back so many people with one sentence, not to mention that he and Sun Lei were not familiar with each other and had no kindness. , Sun Lei was very disrespectful last time, I'm afraid it will be the same this time.
"As long as Song Gongming does his best, the prefect will not blame him."
When the observer saw that Song Jiang agreed, he immediately said with great joy that as long as Song Jiang was willing to go, he could do the job. Whether it would happen or not would depend on God's will.
"Then Song Jiang has the right to give it a try."
Song Jiang smiled.
After leaving the county government office, Song Jiang happened to meet Zhu Tong and Lei Heng who were about to enter the government. The two immediately asked what was going on at the Jeju Observation Office, and Song Jiang told them one by one.
"Brother Gongming is going to Liangshanbo? Then Sun Lei is not a kind person. What should he do if he harms his brother?"
Lei Heng's expression changed. He felt a little scared when he heard Sun Lei's name.
"Don't worry about this. Although Sun Lei is a bit evil, he is also a hero and will not harm brother Gongming."
Zhu Tong said.
"Zhu Dutou is right. You don't have to worry about safety. I'm just afraid that it will be difficult to accomplish the tasks entrusted to you."
Song Jiang sighed.
"Brother Gongming, how about I bring some soldiers and horses to protect my brother?"
Zhu Tong looked at Song Jiang and said.
"Thank you Zhu Dutou for your kindness, but it's best for me to do this alone. Bringing soldiers with me will cause unnecessary misunderstandings."
Song Jiang shook his head.
"When is my brother planning to leave for Liangshanbo? I heard that Sun Lei built a Liangshan town outside Shuibo and also set up a court in the town. You should be able to find Sun Lei in that town."
Lei Heng said that the two small gambling houses he opened by the water were closed because of Sun Lei. Now there are no private gambling houses in the 800 miles around Liangshanbo. They have all been concentrated in Liangshan Town. This has made many The powerful man who made a living by gambling was so angry that he had itching teeth, but there was nothing he could do.
"Let's set off today. The earlier we go, the sooner we can return. Jeju Observation is still waiting at the county office."
Song Jiang pointed at the county government office and said.
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