Chen Hongxin and Gu Sinian were the only two people left in the huge county hall. The county magistrate's brows became more and more furrowed and he sighed.
Gu Sinian hesitated and asked softly:
"Sir, it stands to reason that the caravan was robbed and some belongings were lost, and no one was killed. Why does the Langzhou government pay so much attention to it?
Is there something hidden? "
"You, your mind works very fast."
Chen Hongxin gave a wry smile, then glanced at the door from the corner of his eye, making sure that no one was there before saying:
"You guessed it right, there is indeed a hidden secret.
It was not the rich businessman's cavalry that was robbed, but the Langzhou Biejia and Mu Da family's caravan. "
"Don't drive in Langzhou!"
Gu Sinian's expression changed drastically.
After all, he was now a Dianshi. Gu Sinian still had some understanding of the official system of the Great Liang Dynasty. Take Langzhou as an example. The largest official was the governor, which was also the state herdsman, and the deputy of the governor was Biejia.
Therefore, this Mr. Mu is a figure in Langzhou whose feet tremble even when he stamps his feet.
Chen Hongxin said with a sad face:
“Actually, there is not much wealth in the convoy, but the fatal thing is that the driver of the car has the daughter of a Mu Daren.
The coachmen fled back, but Master Kemu's beloved daughter disappeared. According to the coachmen, she was kidnapped by bandits. "
"It's fatal, it's really fatal."
Gu Sinian instantly understood the seriousness of the matter. His daughter, Tangtang Bijia, had been kidnapped by bandits in the deep mountains and forests. What might have happened to him~
Maybe everyone will be gone.
Chen Hongxin continued:
"If the bandits knew that they were kidnapping Bie Jia's daughter, they would definitely demand a ransom or make a big fuss, so the Muda people suppressed the news.
Besides, if Huanghua's eldest daughter was kidnapped by bandits, even if nothing happened, rumors would definitely spread among the people, and the girl's lifelong innocence would be gone.
I have some friendship with Mr. Mu, and his handwritten letter was sent to me, asking me to rescue his daughter.
Only you and I know about this matter in Fengchuan County, and no one else can reveal even a word! "
Gu Sinian nodded understandingly, suddenly feeling that the burden on his body was extremely heavy.
A touch of trust flashed in the county magistrate's old eyes:
"Although this is a bit difficult for you, I can only rest assured that the suppression of bandits is left to your husband.
Another point is that if this job is done well and you rescue the daughter of Mr. Mu, you will be registered with Mr. Mu in the future. If you encounter trouble, he can help you. "
Gu Sinian knew clearly, because Chen Hongxin had helped him erase his identity as a prisoner. Who knew if there would be problems in the future. Having another Mu Da person behind his back would make it countless times safer.
Chen Hongxin said seriously:
"That's the thing. Suppressing bandits is not an easy task. If you have any difficulties, you can raise them now. If I can solve them, I will definitely help you solve them!"
Gu Sinian thought for a while and then said in an orderly manner:
“First of all, we need people to suppress bandits, and I have to let me choose among the government officials and prison guards in the city.
Secondly, the news of the bandit suppression must be suppressed. No rumors can be revealed in Fengchuan County. If it reaches the ears of the bandits, we will not be able to find them even if they dig deep into the mountains.
Finally, I want power. If those government officials and jailers disobey, I must have the power to deal with them! "
In just a few moments, Gu Sinian had already sorted out his thoughts. Seeing how decisive he was, Chen Hongxin felt a little more hopeful.
"good!"
Facing the conditions put forward by Gu Sinian, Chen Hongxin agreed without thinking:
"Not to mention the yamen and jailers, even my own officers, you can transfer them as long as you need them!
There is only one request, find Mr. Mu's daughter and destroy the bandits! "
…
There were several people sitting in Gu Sinian's small room, including Wu An, Jiang Yufeng, Xiao Liuzi, Zeng Lingchuan, and Wu Xiang.
In the entire Fengchuan County, these are the only people who are familiar with and trust him.
Wu An said gloomily:
"Hey, why did you take on such an errand? The bandits in Langya Mountain are not easy to deal with~
There are a few ruthless characters in it who have actually killed people. "
As a bad guy, Wu An is naturally familiar with these bandits and they are very difficult to deal with.
"Angkor, don't be too nervous. Just take care of yourself as you come."
Gu Sinian smiled indifferently:
"If you don't do this and I won't do it, someone has to do it, right?"
"You kid, you're still smiling playfully at this time."
Wu An rolled his eyes at him:
"Let's discuss the matter of suppressing bandits."
Gu Sinian said in a deep voice:
"Master Chen has promised me that the yamen and jailers can choose at will.
Brother Zeng and Brother Wu, you are familiar with the government officials. Go and pick some strong brothers. Let Angkor choose the people in prison.
It's not about having too many people but having the best. It's best to have good skills and quick thinking, and try to avoid Wang Zitong's cronies as much as possible.
Be reliable! "
Wu An frowned:
"Are you worried that Wang Zitong will cause trouble?
No, this is an errand handed down by the Langzhou government. If something goes wrong, no one can escape. How could he be so stupid? "
"I really can't say for sure~"
Gu Sinian smiled bitterly and said:
“We had conflicts with him time and time again, and he was dealt with severely over the land rental order.
With his vengeful nature, he would never let it go like this, so we'd better be on guard. "
"All right."
Wu An nodded:
"Don't worry, the person chosen by the jailer must be reliable!"
In fact, after Gu Sinian became the governor and implemented the land leasing order, Wu An no longer regarded Gu Sinian as the little prisoner under his protection, but truly made friends with him on an equal footing.
Then Gu Sinian looked at Zeng Lingchuan and the two and said:
"Don't you have two brothers who have served in the army? Find a few government servants who are familiar with the terrain of Langya Mountain. Put on people's clothes and set off first. Go to Langya Mountain to find out the details of the bandits and see where they are hiding.
If you want to suppress the bandits, you must first find someone. "
"good!"
Zeng Lingchuan responded:
"Don't worry, Mr. Gu, I'll go there myself!"
"Be careful on the road, let's meet at Langya Mountain!
The rest will set off in three days. Xiao Liuzi will go with me then. Yufeng, you stay in the city with Wu Tou and don't get involved in this matter. "
Jiang Yufeng muttered reluctantly:
"If you don't take me to such a lively event, it's boring."
Mr. Jiang has always lived a romantic life. He has never experienced any kind of suppression of bandits, and he wants to join in the fun from the bottom of his heart.
Gu Sinian glared at him:
"It's not like you're going to the theater, what are you doing with me!"
"Then don't I need to go with you?"
Wu An wondered:
"Can you do it alone? I have been to Langya Mountain and am much more familiar with it than you."
"Harm, if we really encounter bandits and start a fight, one more person and one less person will make no difference."
Gu Sinian waved his hand and said:
"To put it bluntly, if something happens to us in Langya Mountain, there will still be Angkor to take care of us in the city. If we go out of the city together and run into trouble, the sky will not respond and the earth will not work!"
To put it bluntly, Gu Sinian was worried without Wu An watching Wang Zitong in the city.
"You have a point."
Wu An nodded and said, "Okay, I'll stay. If you have any news, tell me anytime!"
"Well, that's it!"
Gu Sinian raised a finger and said:
"Remember, keep it secret and don't let any news out in the city!"
…
Night fell slowly, and the entire Fengchuan County was enveloped in a dim night, with little bits of firelight swaying in the night wind.
Three days passed in a blink of an eye, and the bandit suppressors would leave the city tonight.
Gu Sinian has not been idle these three days. He carefully studied the terrain of Langya Mountain and tried his best to find people to inquire about the bandits. He also gained something.
There were many people gathered in the county government office, some were government servants, and some were jailers. At a rough glance, there were about sixty or seventy people, and they were basically young and middle-aged men with a lot of strength.
Most of them had sticks in their hands, and a dozen of them also carried simple knives, hook locks, bamboo shields and other objects.
These government officials usually only catch thieves and gangsters, and very few of them have actually used knives.
Langya Mountain is a little far away, and it takes a day to walk there, so I brought a lot of dry food with me.
There were constant whispers among the crowd, because just now, they heard the news from Chen Hongxin that they were going to suppress the bandits.
Some people don't take it seriously. They have been there several times before, but each time they returned without success and could not see the ghost;
Some people are frightened because they think those bandits are life-threatening masters...
"Okay, everyone, just be quiet!"
Gu Sinian stood at the front of the crowd, and everyone immediately shut their mouths.
The implementation of the land leasing order has allowed Gu Sinian to establish some prestige in the county. In addition, some jailers have witnessed Gu Sinian breaking Niu Erhu's legs. No one dares to underestimate this classic.
"Everyone must be aware of the mission!"
Gu Sinian said in a deep voice:
"I'll say a few more words, suppressing bandits is not a joke, and it's not just catching two little thieves casually, it might cost someone's life!
So after leaving the city, everyone must obey my instructions, and no one is allowed to delay anything!
We all have wives, children, parents, and brothers, and no one wants to lose their lives. I hope that as many people leave the city, as many people will come back!
Do you understand? "
"clear!"
Everyone responded, and their mood became a little solemn.
Chen Hongxin also stood up and shouted loudly:
“Gu Dianshi’s words are the words of this county!
If you dare to disobey, you will be responsible for the consequences!
The errand is done, and the county will give you lots of rewards when you come back! "
Everyone shrank their heads. With the support of the county magistrate, who would dare to disobey? But when they heard the word "reward", everyone's eyes lit up again.
Who doesn’t want to get more reward money?
Chen Hongxin grabbed Gu Sinian with his wrinkled hands and said in a low voice:
"I won't go into details about the stakes here. I'm waiting for your good news in the city!
Most importantly, stay safe! "
"Thank you for your concern, sir!"
Gu Sinian solemnly cupped his fists and said:
"I will do my best!"
"Set off!"
"Walk!"
A large group of people were walking out in large numbers. In order not to attract the attention of the people in the city, Gu Sinian specifically chose to set out in the middle of the night.
The night is dark and the footsteps are chaotic.
On the top of the city in Fengchuan County, Wang Zitong's figure suddenly appeared, staring expressionlessly at the crowd of people leaving the city:
"Gu Dianshi, farewell~"
