It is naturally impossible to say that there is not a single honest official in this place.
But when the darkness rises, the light recedes.
Some people couldn't bear it and joined in, while others had to endure it and wait for the opportunity.
Bao Zheng and Cao Bin want to do big things, so they naturally have to identify these people.
Whether it's dealing with Chang Feng's party or dealing with the aftermath, these people's help is needed.
Even though Bao Zheng is an imperial envoy and has the power to kill first and report later, he can't do whatever he wants on other people's territory.
Moreover, Chang Feng is the pacifier of Shandong and controls the military of a province. If you want to deal with him, you have to consider the issue of mutiny.
With the few "personal soldiers" brought by Cao Bin and Bao Zheng, it is simply a drop in the bucket.
Their only advantage is that they are justifiable.
As an imperial envoy, Bao Zheng can even represent the emperor to a certain extent...
Cao Bin discussed with Bao Zheng and Gongsun for most of the night. After formulating the plan, it was already dawn.
"Now that the plan has been decided, Cao will leave first."
"I still have hundreds of thousands of coins there, so I can stabilize them for the time being. I hope Master Bao can prepare quickly."
Seeing that Cao Bin was about to leave, Bao Zheng asked:
"How does Uncle Zhongjing plan to explain to the people the announcement of selecting young men among the victims and attacking the bandits in Liangshan?"
“If we easily go back on our word and withdraw the announcement, I’m afraid it will undermine the credibility of the government.”
Cao Bin waved his hands carelessly and said:
"It's a simple matter. I just say that I have never seen anyone as dark-faced as Mr. Bao."
"So this battle will be lost, so it is natural to withdraw the proclamation..."
When Bao Zheng heard this, his head was filled with black lines.
Seeing Cao Bin leaving quickly, Gongsun Ce shook his head and said with a smile:
"Uncle Zhongjing is not an uneducated person. He is quite wise and foolish, but his personality is a little out of touch."
Zhan Zhao is still angry about Cao Bin teasing Bao Zheng.
Hearing this, he immediately said: "Uncle Cao is too rude and playful and lustful. He is not a serious person after all."
Bao Zheng waved his hand and said, "These are all small details."
"He has the qualifications to be a capable minister, and he is also quite benevolent, but good and evil are all in one thought."
"It's a pity that he is the son-in-law of Grand Master Pang. Under the threat of the general situation, it is difficult to determine his position..."
Gongsun Ce asked: "Sir, what should we do next?"
Bao Zheng said: "I will go to see Luo Tongzhi first. I hope he can obey my orders."
When Cao Bin took the sedan back to the imperial envoy's residence, it was already bright.
While ordering people to cancel the announcement, he took advantage of the rising sun to take a hot bath and had fun with Chang Qinglian several times before falling into a deep sleep.
When I woke up again, it was already dusk.
"Uncle, my adoptive father came to see you this morning. When he saw you sleeping soundly, he left alone."
Chang Qinglian said while serving Cao Bin to dress.
"What's wrong with him?"
Cao Bin asked casually.
Chang Qing said pitifully: "My foster father wants to discuss with my uncle the annihilation of Liangshan..."
Cao Bin waved his hand and said: "We will talk about Liangshan later, let's not suppress it now!"
He didn't really want to annihilate Liangshan in the first place. Now that his goal was achieved, there was no need to discuss it.
Moreover, suppressing thieves was not within the scope of his responsibilities, and he was not that concerned about it.
Moreover, even if Liangshan is to be annihilated, now is not the best time.
Nowadays, there are chaos and disaster victims everywhere. If they don't get it right and they threaten the victims, wouldn't it be like a spark that could start a prairie fire?
Chang Qinglian was stunned for a moment: "My adoptive father said that I don't need to worry about it. He will personally lead the army to destroy it. I just need to wait for the good news."
"..."
After hearing this, Cao Bin was speechless.
He didn't expect that this guy Chang Feng would actually take notice of him. Isn't this asking for trouble?
Although Liangshan has not yet reached its heyday, it has also completed a "gathering of righteousness".
There are more than forty named leaders.
I have to say that Song Jiang is quite talented.
After he rushed to Liangshan early, he tried his best to strengthen his strength.
After getting enough food, there is no need to worry anymore.
While constantly recruiting young men and women, they also promoted Liangshan's reputation for upholding justice for heaven.
Today's Liangshan not only has strong troops and horses, but also has a great reputation.
It has become a banner for people in the world.
Attracting many "heroes" to seek refuge.
In fact, Cao Bin couldn't tell whether it was good or bad to attack Liangshan at this time.
The advantage is of course that it can nip Liangshan in the bud.
The disadvantage is that it cannot fail. Once Chang Feng fails, Shandong will fall into a situation of corruption.
Seeing Cao Bin frowning and thinking, Chang Qinglian thought that he was worried about Chang Feng, so she quickly advised:
"Don't worry, uncle, my adoptive father has brought more than 30,000 soldiers, and he will definitely win."
Cao Bin was speechless, am I worried about Chang Feng's life or death?
It doesn't matter if he's dead!
But he took away more than 30,000 people, wouldn't there be no one to defend Jeju City?
And this will also have an impact on his and Bao Zheng's plans.
So, he quickly called Shi Qian and asked for details.
Shi Qian said sharply:
"Uncle, there are still three thousand soldiers defending Jeju City."
"But the mood of the victims is very stable. It should be enough for them to guard a state city."
Hearing this situation, Cao Bin frowned even more tightly.
Xiang soldiers sound like soldiers, but in fact they are just handymen, craftsmen and the like, with no combat effectiveness at all.
Cao Bin asked hurriedly: "Where is Chang Feng now?
Shi Qian counted with his fingers and said:
"The vanguard should have arrived at Caihezhuang. Now the water volume in the water park has decreased and it is surrounded by mud. That is the only way from Jeju to Liangshan."
Caihezhuang is located near the Guangji River Pier. It was originally a distribution center for water transportation. Cao Bin boarded the ship there when he returned to Bianliang.
Cao Bin said: "Can we still catch up?"
In the end, he planned to catch up with Chang Feng and persuade him to stop his troops.
In his opinion, it was a stupid way to go to the water and fight with others on other people's territory.
It doesn't matter if Chang Feng is killed, it saves him from planning.
But if the soldiers were lost, it would be a big trouble. Wouldn't Liangshan take the opportunity to cause trouble?
After all, Jeju City has hoarded more than one million yuan in grain...
