There is no benefit to be gained, and these archer soldiers are very disappointed.
However, they knew they were wrong and did not dare to cause trouble.
Returning to the foot of the mountain stronghold, Liu Yong was cautious and did not dare to go up. Instead, he sent someone to take a look.
Seeing that there were no bandits at the village gate, he walked into the village alone.
…
In Juyi Hall, Han Zhen looked at Liu Yong with a half-smile.
"Brother, there is nothing I can do about it. You also know the virtues of these archer soldiers. They only practice for three to five days every year. What's the use? The bandits can run faster than a fucking rabbit..."
Liu Yong was so frightened by what he saw that he forced himself to explain.
Han Zhen interrupted with a smile: "I know your difficulties, and I don't blame you."
call!
Liu Yong felt relieved, knowing that this matter was finally revealed.
"Brother, it's useless for you to keep the bodies of Shi Bao and others. Can you hand them over to my brother?"
After Liu Yong finished speaking, he added: "Don't worry, I'm not a person who can't carry it clearly. Brother, please give me a price."
Hearing this, Han Zhen muttered: "Shi Bao's corpses are ten cattle, and each of the big and small bosses has a donkey. The remaining two hundred or so bandit corpses, together with thirty fat pigs, will be sent to the village tomorrow. how?"
The price is not high, it only costs three to four hundred guan.
Three to four hundred guan of money, in exchange for political achievements in suppressing bandits, anyone who is not a fool would agree.
"Brotherly kindness!"
Liu Yong raised his thumb and flattered him a little.
Anyway, he doesn't have to pay for this money, Changzhi County will pay for it.
After the negotiation was completed, Liu Yong happily went down the mountain and called a team of archers to cut off his head.
This group of archers had followed him a long time ago and were considered confidants.
When they saw Han Zhen, they all looked frightened.
"Why panic? Han Er is my brother."
Liu Yong scolded, and then said sullenly: "This matter is rotten in the stomach. If anyone dares to tell it, then don't blame me for not remembering the old relationship!"
"Dutou, we saved it."
The archers heard the chill in his words and responded one after another.
The heads are only the bandit leader and a group of big and small bosses. The remaining bandits are not even qualified to cut off their heads, only one left ear.
Instructing the archers to carry sacks filled with heads and ears, Liu Yong smiled and said: "Brother, go back first, and I will bring the pigs and cows tomorrow."
"Let's go."
Han Zhen waved his hand.
After sending Liu Yong away, the registration of the fugitives also came to an end.
Han Zhen summoned the fugitives, dragged all the bandit's corpses to a wasteland, gathered firewood, and burned them.
Then the blood stains in the lobby were cleaned again.
By the time everything was done, it was almost evening.
Without Han Zhen's instructions, when the time came, the group of fugitives took their bowls and came to a hut to wait.
After a while, a fat cook led a few waiters and walked out of the kitchen carrying buckets of vegetable porridge.
The fat cook didn't run away. After all, in his opinion, no matter who changed the village, they had to eat, right?
Since he wanted to eat, he couldn't lose his life.
And to be honest, cooking for thousands of people at once is a job that most people can't do, so he is the calmest person in the entire village.
"Don't be crowded, arrange everything for grandpa."
Seeing the fugitives gathered around him, the fat cook banged the wooden spoon and said loudly: "The master is kind-hearted, and I will give you thick porridge today."
The fugitives didn't believe it at first, but when a big spoonful of thick multigrain and wild vegetable porridge was poured into their bowls, they all gasped.
This is not porridge, wheat rice is nothing more than that.
For a moment, the fugitives couldn't help but glance in the direction of Juyi Hall.
This new boss is much better than Shi Bao.
The fat cook cooked the porridge for a while, then threw the wooden spoon to the assistant cook, turned around and entered the kitchen, and started working on the dinner for Han Zhen and others.
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But it was said that after Liu Yong came down from the mountain, he specially cleared an oxcart and piled the heads and bloody ears of Shi Bao and others on the oxcart.
After returning to the county town, he beat gongs and drums all the way through the city, attracting all the people in the county town to come and watch.
"I actually wiped out Shi Bao!"
"Liu Dutou is really amazing."
"Well done!"
"Well done. These damn bandits killed my parents and took away my wife and children. Ugh..."
"..."
Listening to the people's exclamation and appreciation, Liu Dutou felt extremely proud.
Some people even knelt down in the street to express their gratitude.
All these people have close relatives who were murdered by Shi Bao.
Liu Yong quickly jumped off his horse, helped these people up one by one, and comforted him: "Don't do this. It is my duty to suppress bandits. It is really my fault to let this stone treasure roam the countryside for several years."
This behavior immediately attracted the onlookers to express their benevolence and righteousness.
Even the archer county soldiers felt honored and held their chests high.
After walking around the county town for a long time, we finally arrived at the county government office.
Changzhi County had received the news early, and with a smile on his eyes, he led the third team of government officials to wait at the door.
Of course he was happy to have achieved a feat of suppressing bandits for nothing.
Besides, Shi Bao is not some small bandit, but a real tiger in the mountains.
There are thousands of gangsters under his command, and tens of thousands of people have fled. They are really a giant bandit!
He said thousands, that’s thousands!
With this achievement as a foundation, plus the recruitment of An Han Er when he leaves office, and some money to spend on ups and downs, are you still afraid that you will not be able to become a Beijing official?
It's hard to say, but I can still do that and be promoted to a court official!
Thinking of this, Chang Zhixian's smile grew stronger at the corners of his eyes.
"My subordinates are lucky to have fulfilled their orders!"
Liu Yong jumped off his horse and bowed.
"Um!"
Chang Zhixian stroked his beard gently and said with a smile: "Liu Yong, you have done a good job this time, and you should take the lead!"
Hearing this, Liu Yong hurriedly said: "The suppression of bandits this time was all due to the magistrate's command and the use of troops like a god. My subordinates dare not take credit."
Changzhi County nodded with satisfaction, and then said loudly to the people who were following him: "Fellow folks, now that the stone treasure has been removed, there will be no worries about officialdom in the future."
The people all bowed to thank him and shouted to the sky.
"It's hard work for you, just go and collect the reward."
After appeasing the archers and soldiers, the Changzhi County magistrate led Liu Yong into the county government office amid shouts of "Qingtian Grand Master".
"Then what did Han Er say?"
In the study, Chang Zhixian took a sip of tea.
Liu Yong answered truthfully: "Shi Bao's leader has ten cattle, the big and small leaders each have a donkey, and the remaining bandits have thirty fat pigs."
Changzhi County pondered: "Well, you will have to work harder tomorrow and send the pigs, cows and other livestock over."
Since the Xu, Zheng, and Wu families were eradicated last night, he has completely lost all constraints in Linzi County, and the remaining wealthy businessmen cannot make any waves.
Previously, when five cattle were sent to Xiaowang Village, they had to be concealed from others and carried out in batches.
At this time, these worries are gone.
"If nothing happens to the county magistrate, my subordinates will go back first."
"etc."
Changzhi County stopped him and said slowly: "You have made great achievements in suppressing bandits this time. This county wants to recommend you as a county captain. Are you willing?"
County captain?
Liu Yong's heartbeat suddenly accelerated and his breathing became rapid.
After coming back to his senses, he hurriedly responded: "My subordinate is willing, my subordinate is willing!"
Previously, Changzhi County had said that he would be recommended as the chief bookkeeper.
But Liu Yong knew very well that this was just a piece of pie that he would never be able to eat.
In the Tang Dynasty, the requirements for the chief register were not high.
If a subordinate official has merit, he can also be promoted to the chief clerk.
But nowadays, there are too many readers and too many books.
As a result, there are only a few real vacancies every year, but hundreds of Jinshi are competing for them.
This resulted in a sesame-sized Ninth Grade Master's Book becoming a piece of cake.
All the scholars have to be snatched away, so where can the subordinate officials get their turn?
But the county lieutenant was different. Although he and the chief clerk were in the same ninth rank and had the same salary and salary, their actual status was much lower than that of the chief clerk. They were the least popular petty officials.
Moreover, most scholars look down upon the position of county captain, just because it is a military attaché.
In the early Northern Song Dynasty, county captains were completely civilian officials. In the middle period, due to the frequent uprisings and rebellions in various places, they were changed to military officials.
Since he had the lowest status and was a military attache, naturally there were not many people competing for him.
But even so, for Liu Yong, it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
No matter what, he is an official, and it allows him to jump directly across a hierarchy, from a clerk to an official!
Changzhi County reminded: "Don't be in a hurry to thank me. This county is just recommending, and ultimately it depends on the state government's wishes."
"Whether he succeeds or not, Liu Yong is grateful for your support!" Liu Yong said sincerely.
Chang Zhixian waved his hand: "It's good if you have this intention. Let's go."
"My subordinates will retire first."
After Liu Yong said that, he turned around and left the study.
Watching his leaving figure, Chang Zhixian smiled slightly, lifted up his sleeves, and began to write a merit application form.
At first, he wanted to take all the credit. As for Liu Yong, he just wanted to reward him with some money.
Later, I thought about it and thought that if Liu Yong became a county captain, he could also take on the responsibilities of the chief registrar, so that the court would not appoint another chief registrar.
Liu Yong has a close relationship with Han Er.
In this way, your business will be safe!
