He, a sixth-grade state shepherd, actually calls himself a ninth-grade county magistrate, sir?
This is not taking the wrong medicine, what is it?
And he actually asked himself to take charge of the suppression of bandits. Isn't this a joke?
So Zhao Feng quickly waved his hand and refused: "Master Yu, stop joking with me."
"How can I deal with bandits?"
Yu Ruhai waved his hand and looked at Zhao Feng very seriously.
"Master Zhao, please stop being so modest!"
"Before, you led the villagers to drive away the bandits by digging tunnels! You even wiped out a cottage!"
"It's perfect for you to deal with these bandits, and this time is no different from the previous situation. It's just that the bandits that need to be dealt with are more powerful, and there are more people that need to be called upon!"
Zhao Feng couldn't help but be dumbfounded. Isn't this no different? This is a world of difference!
Liu Wei next to him was surprised again when he heard Yu Ruhai's words. He didn't expect that Zhao Feng had such a glorious history.
Liu Wei also knew that all of the villagers, not to mention being greedy for life and afraid of death, were at least honest farmers. Letting them fight against those murderous bandits was equivalent to asking a group of children to fight against the regular army!
Unexpectedly, Zhao Feng led these villagers to not only win the battle, but even annihilated a bandit's village. How is this possible?
Zhao Feng quickly refused: "Master Yu, you think too highly of me. I really can't do this!"
Yu Ruhai frowned, sighed, and asked Yu Ruhai.
"I really have no choice now. Do you really want me to kneel down and beg you?"
As Yu Ruhai said this, he was about to kneel down, but Zhao Feng quickly stopped him.
Zhao Feng couldn't help but sweat broke out on his forehead. If this spread, he didn't know what others would do to him.
After all, Yu Ruhai is also his superior, and can also be regarded as his immediate boss. Thinking of this, Zhao Feng could only sigh and said.
"Master Yu, you have said so. If I don't agree again, it will be a bit unkind."
"But I can't give you a guarantee. Whether this matter succeeds or not depends on what happens later!"
Yu Ruhai was immediately overjoyed and nodded quickly.
"Don't worry, no matter what I do, I won't blame you!"
Yu Ruhai breathed a sigh of relief. As long as Zhao Feng agreed, this matter would not be difficult to solve. After all, the imperial edict only asked him to suppress the bandits, and it did not insist on destroying all the bandits.
The only difficulty is to get Zhao Feng to take charge of this matter. Now that Zhao Feng has agreed, there is no difficulty in solving this matter!
Seeing Yu Ruhai's happy look, Zhao Feng couldn't help but feel suspicious. Did Yu Ruhai really regard himself as a god?
He had just agreed to help him exterminate the bandits, but he hadn't actually taken action yet. Why did he look like he had defeated the bandits?
Zhao Feng thought for a moment and said to Yu Ruhai.
"Sir, if I were to preside over this bandit suppression operation, would I be able to mobilize all the resources of the entire state capital?"
Yu Ruhai nodded and patted his chest vigorously.
"Don't worry about this. I'm the state shepherd. As long as I'm here, who dares to say anything wrong?"
Zhao Feng finally felt relieved. It was okay to let him take charge of this bandit suppression operation. The key was that no one else could point fingers.
If you are busy dealing with the bandits in front of you, and at the same time be wary of the villains behind you who may stumble you, then there is absolutely no chance of success in this matter.
Fortunately, Zhao Feng also understands Yu Ruhai's character. Since he has given this matter to himself, it shows that he has great trust in his abilities.
Although Zhao Feng didn't know the source of this mysterious trust, he could still show his talents.
In fact, it's not just this week. Due to the current internal and external troubles in the Zhou Dynasty, the situation has become very unstable, and even the situation of national subjugation is looming. Banditry in various places is very rampant and serious.
Especially the situation in this state is the worst. In addition to the bandit forces with names, there are also many cottages composed of dozens or hundreds of people.
There are even many people who will directly choose to go into the mountains and become bandits when they cannot survive.
There are also some that are even more hateful. During the busy farming season, they are farmers who go down to the mountains to farm. When they are free or when the harvest is not good, they will directly take up arms and go into the mountains to become bandits.
Even in Zhao County, people are boiling with resentment because of these bandits, and now the crops have taken root and sprouted. If these bandits are not dealt with at this time, these bandits will definitely wait for an opportunity to steal grain again during the autumn harvest.
After making up his mind, Zhao Feng directly handed over the affairs in the county to the government officials. Originally, Zhao Feng planned to leave this matter to Liu Wei, but for some reason, Liu Wei said that he would be able to help. Zhao Feng was so busy, and even Yu Ruhai was helping out, that Zhao Feng had no choice but to bring Liu Wei with him.
After arriving at the Prefectural Mufu Yamen, Zhao Feng couldn't help but sigh. He was worthy of being a feudal official. This mansion was built with great style!
Walking into the main hall, Zhao Feng felt a burst of majesty from his heart. This is the real government office. There is no comparison between his county government office and this one!
There is even a garden behind the entire Yamen, in which the pavilions and pavilions look magnificent.
Zhao Feng looked at Yu Ruhai with narrow eyes and said with a smile.
"Sir, it seems that after your promotion, you can enjoy the glory and wealth!"
Yu Ruhai quickly waved his hand and said righteously.
"I am as clear as water and as bright as a mirror. As for this mansion, it was actually left by the previous state shepherd."
Zhao Feng just said this. When he heard this, he smiled and nodded.
"Then let's discuss how to deal with these bandits first, shall we?"
Yu Ruhai quickly agreed and led Zhao Feng and the others into his study.
In addition to Zhao Feng, several prefects also came here. What Zhao Feng didn't expect was that there were some of his acquaintances among them.
"Master Song, I didn't expect you to take over the position of the prefect!"
Song Bowen, the former co-prefect and now the prefect, nodded with a smile, raised his hands to Zhao Feng and said.
"I have to thank Mr. Zhao for this. Mr. Zhao is not a creature in the pool. My current position is actually reserved for you!"
Song Bowen was a very tactful person, and what he said at this time was flawless, and he even praised Zhao Feng secretly. However, when the two prefects next to him heard this, they couldn't help but frown.
