In order to rescue Shopkeeper Ma as soon as possible, several of his followers had to pinch their noses and gave Magistrate Sun five thousand taels of silver.
Magistrate Sun is different from Huang Tongpan of Dongping Prefecture. He really does things after receiving the money.
The next morning, they sent someone to deliver news to several of their followers, saying that they had contacted the Nanhu water bandits and that they wanted a ransom of one hundred thousand taels of silver.
Damn it!
Shopkeeper Ma’s entourage really wanted to kill someone.
The big man with an eye patch who kidnapped Shopkeeper Ma yesterday had already said that he wanted one hundred thousand taels of silver. Together with us, we gave you 5,000 taels of silver, County Magistrate Sun. In the end, this was the result. So what a waste of money we gave?
However, it is useless to be angry anymore. The dignified lord of a county is not something they and their entourage can handle, and shopkeeper Ma may not be able to handle it, unless the owner of Qilu Trading Company personally takes action.
The decision to redeem the horse owner with one hundred thousand taels of silver was not something they and their followers could decide.
Quickly report the news to the owner of the trading house and let him make a decision.
As the owner of Qilu Trading Company, he is not something anyone can see if they want. The people below sometimes don't even know where he is.
After waiting for three days, the boss wrote back, saying that it was okay and that Shopkeeper Ma's nephew would handle the matter, so that Shopkeeper Ma's followers would not have to worry about it.
Another day passed, shopkeeper Ma's nephew arrived.
Nephew Ma is very young and very proud.
When he met Magistrate Sun, he brought ten thousand taels of silver directly.
"County Magistrate Sun, our boss said it's only ten thousand taels, not even one tael more! My uncle's safety is in your hands. I hope you won't let me down...let our boss down."
Magistrate Sun's eyelids twitched and he began to doubt his life.
Are you too soft? Cats and dogs want to step on you.
It seems that Yun Er is right. Big fists are the last word. If a man is not tough enough, he will even look down on women!
"Okay, don't worry, Master Ma. Just go back and wait for the news. I promise to get things done for you!"
…
The next day, nephew Ma came again.
"County Magistrate Sun, what's going on? I gave you the money yesterday. Why hasn't my uncle come back yet?"
Magistrate Sun was not angry at all because of nephew Ma's attitude: "Master Ma, don't worry about being late for a good meal. Don't be anxious. Just wait, the milk will drip, and the bread will also..."
Speaking of this, Magistrate Sun's face turned green. What happened to him? How could he imitate that boy Yun Er?
Nephew Ma was very angry, but he had no choice. The bookkeepers, county lieutenants, and even county magistrates he had met in the past were all polite to him.
Of course, that doesn't mean that Magistrate Sun is rude, but Nephew Ma always feels that this guy's politeness is a bit weird and awkward.
…
Another day passed.
Nephew Ma came to see Magistrate Sun to get the result.
As a result, he didn't even see Magistrate Sun.
The yamen servant at the yamen gate told him that Magistrate Sun had personally gone to negotiate with the bandits and asked him to go home and wait for news.
As a result, the wait lasted several days.
On this day, nephew Ma went to the county government office as usual to inquire about the news. The gatekeeper told him that Magistrate Sun had just returned last night and let him in.
Magistrate Sun looked good today, his face was glowing red, and he knew there was good news at a glance. Nephew Ma finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"Master Ma, the silver has been sent over. Don't worry. The Nanhu water bandits said that if you send another ninety thousand taels, your uncle can come back!"
"What, what did you say?"
Nephew Ma stood up and said, "County Magistrate Sun, I told you that my boss will give you ten thousand taels. Don't you understand?"
Magistrate Sun seemed to be shocked: "Huh? I'm sorry, Mr. Ma, I thought the ten thousand taels were the deposit you paid. What should I do now?"
"you……"
Nephew Ma didn't know what to do. The owner of Qilu Trading Company only gave him 10,000 taels. He couldn't use his uncle's money to fill it in, right?
What's more, even if he wanted to fill it in, his aunt had to agree!
"Magistrate Sun, please let those bandits wait a few more days. I'll discuss it when I get back!"
"Okay, Mr. Ma, I won't give it away then!"
…
The owner of Qilu Trading Company was furious and immediately called Huang Tongpan of Dongping Prefecture.
Huang Tongpan personally wrote a note to County Magistrate Sun, asking him to try his best to mediate and rescue Shopkeeper Ma as soon as possible.
Magistrate Sun agreed very well, but after a few days, Shopkeeper Ma didn't come back.
Nephew Ma asked his boss for help again, and his boss asked Huang Tongpan again.
Huang Tongpuan couldn't bear the pressure and had to come to Qingyang County in person.
County Magistrate Sun received Huang Tongpan with high standards: "Master Tongpan, you don't know how difficult the Nanhu water bandits are. I personally went there several times before they agreed to reduce the ransom from one hundred thousand taels to fifty thousand taels." Two. But..."
"But what?"
"The Nanhu Water Bandits said that they have a grudge against Dong Chuan of Qingyang Camp. Shopkeeper Ma can be released, but Dong Chuan must be allowed to kowtow to them in person to apologize!"
"this……"
Of course Huang Tongpuan knew who Dong Chuan was. Dong Ping's cousin, Dongping's military supervisor, asked him to apologize to the bandits. I'm afraid things would not be easy to handle.
What's more, he still had to pay a ransom of 50,000 taels of silver to the bandits. It was really hard to explain to the owner of Qilu Trading Company after he returned.
Seeing that Huang Tong was in trouble, Magistrate Sun hesitated for a moment and then said: "Tong, the water bandits also said that if Dong Chuan doesn't come to apologize, he will send a thousand spears and a thousand pairs of swords and shields. A thousand powerful crossbows, a thousand war horses..."
"Stop, stop, stop, stop!"
Huang Tongpuan didn't want to hear any more: "County Magistrate Sun, why don't you just send the Qingyang Battalion to suppress the bandits directly? I don't care whether that shopkeeper Ma is alive or dead!"
Magistrate Sun curled his lips: "Huang Tongpan, okay, then you can give the order to Qingyang Camp. In the future, if Shopkeeper Ma is torn apart, you will be responsible for explaining it to Qilu Trading Company, okay?"
Huang Tongpian has a black line, you are a hammer, you bad old man is so bad!
"By the way, doesn't the security of your county belong to that Yun Er? He is the county lieutenant. Let him find the Nanhu water bandits and order him to rescue Shopkeeper Ma!"
Magistrate Sun's eyes lit up: "Yes, Huang Tongpian, how about I call Yun Er over and you give him a good talk?"
"Don't... don't don't!"
Huang Tongpan shook his hand like a windmill: "No need, he is a small county captain, just inform him!"
After accepting Yun Chao's fifty taels of gold, the Qingyang Camp commander who promised him did not do so. Huang Tongpan did not want to see Yun Chao to avoid being entangled.
Magistrate Sun frowned: "No, Tong San, that boy Yun Er is just a fool. He has lost his identity as the commander of Qingyang Camp and is in a mood now. I think the only way to get rid of this is if you personally act, Tong San." He is obedient!"
Huang Tongpian's face suddenly darkened.
Who does Sun give eye drops to?
"Huh, Magistrate Sun, if I remember correctly, your county's summer taxes haven't been paid yet, right? I'm here mainly to collect the summer taxes. You hurry up and get ready. I'll take the summer taxes with you tomorrow. Walk!"
Magistrate Sun: "..."
