Wang Zitong's body fell to the ground. The faint smell of blood filled the forest, and the remaining body temperature dissipated little by little.
Wang Zitong, who had been a local gangster in Fengchuan County for so many years, never expected until his death that this clever plan he thought would kill him.
Zhang Qingcai, who was paralyzed with fear, was trembling all over. He didn't even dare to raise his eyes to look at Qin Xi. The simple knife dripping with blood was stuck in front of him. Who knew whether he would chop off his head in the next second.
In fact, many prisoners were beaten to death in front of Zhang Qingcai in prison. He had seen many dead people.
But this time it was himself who faced death.
Can you not be afraid?
Gu Sinian stood still in front of him and looked down at him:
"Any last words?"
Zhang Qingcai trembled, pulling at Gu Sinian's trouser legs and crying bitterly:
"Gu Dianshi, Mr. Gu. No, Mr. Gu!
Please, spare my life, the culprit is him, Wang Zitong, it has nothing to do with the villain!
He was the one who thought up all the treacherous plots, and he was the one who wanted to murder you! I'm just following orders, Mr. Gu!
Spare me, please.
From now on, in Fengchuan County, whatever you say will be yours. I will obey your advice. If you tell me to go east, I will never go west!
Please~”
Zhang Qingcai slapped his butt and put all the responsibility on Wang Zitong. Who told Wang Zitong to use himself as a shield just now?
Things are changing!
It’s a big black pot, you take it today, I’ll take it tomorrow~
"Oh? You will do whatever I say?"
Gu Sinian's lips curled up slightly:
"This is what you said~"
Zhang Qingcai was stunned for a moment, and then he swore fiercely as if he had grasped a life-saving straw:
"If you tell even half a lie! I will be struck by thunder and I will be cut off from my descendants!"
In order to survive, Zhang Qingcai risked his life.
"good!"
Gu Sinian said expressionlessly:
"You must remember every word I say next!"
…
Halfway up the mountain, the leaders of more than a dozen government officials and jailers gathered together, looking shocked and collectively lost in thought.
Gu Dianshi, who was rumored to have been captured alive by bandits, appeared alive, while Wang Zitong, who had gone to inquire about the news early in the morning, turned into a cold corpse.
Just now, Zhang Qingcai, who went out with Wang Zitong, described the whole incident vividly and emotionally:
As a prison officer, Wang Zitong conspired with bandits to rob property and divide the stolen goods.
After Fengchuan County sent a large team of troops to suppress the bandits, Wang Zitong, who was afraid that the incident would be exposed, leaked the whereabouts of the bandits and collaborated with the enemy in a conspiracy, resulting in Gu Sinian's capture.
Fortunately, Gu Sinian was calm in the face of danger, and he was wise in his haste. On the one hand, he used his sharp tongue to incite internal strife between the bandits and Wang Zitong; on the other hand, he secretly conveyed the news and arranged for men to surround the bandits.
In the end, the bandits and Wang Zitong fought with each other due to the uneven distribution of property. In the melee, Wang Zitong died tragically under the knife of the bandits.
When Zeng Lingchuan and others arrived after receiving the news, the bandits had already dispersed and fled in all directions. In this way, Gu Sinian and his men regained the lost property without any effort.
In this impassioned speech, Zhang Qingcai transformed into the key figure who helped Gu Sinian deliver the news.
He disdained being associated with bandits and hated Wang Zitong's actions, so he abandoned the secret and turned to the bright side to work for Gu Sinian.
It has to be said that Zhang Qingcai's acting talent is excellent, his voice is full of emotions, and he even squeezed out a few tears when he denounced Wang Zitong.
At first, some people were hesitant about these words. After all, it was normal for someone to die just like that after a bad start.
But when the frightened Yang Feng took the initiative to confess his crime, no one questioned its authenticity.
Especially Wang Zitong's so-called confidants, they were even more frightened, because they originally obeyed Wang Zitong's order and rushed out as soon as the arrows were fired, cutting the bandits into pieces, but they were stopped by Wu An. .
If Wu An hadn't stopped them, wouldn't they have become accomplices of the bandits?
As for why Wu An did this, it was natural that Xiao Liuzi had tipped off the news in advance.
After Zhang Qingcai's words fell, the whole place fell silent, because this incident was shocking and beyond everyone's expectations.
It was Wu An who broke the silence first and said loudly:
"Wang Zitong caused trouble by bandits and committed a heinous crime. Thanks to Mr. Gu, he was able to quell the banditry.
Lord Gu is so wise! "
"Well done, Mr. Gu!"
"Gu Dianshi is brave!"
The cheers rang out one after another, especially Zeng Lingchuan and Wu Xiang who shouted the most enthusiastically, with a strange look in their eyes.
They did leave the station today, but they did not go to suppress the bandits, but went directly to Qin Xi's lair to remove the few boxes of belongings.
This was also part of the deal between Gu Sinian and Qin Xi. Qin Xi returned the property and Gu Sinian promised that the suppression of bandits would be over and no one would be killed.
"Be quiet, brothers, be quiet."
As the protagonist, Gu Sinian finally spoke and said with a calm expression:
"I know that some of you were bewitched by Wang Zitong and almost went astray, but don't worry, as long as anyone returns from the lost path and corrects his mistakes, I promise to forget about past mistakes!
Even if it's Yang Feng, although you tipped off the bandits, as long as you honestly confess Wang Zitong's crimes and don't hide anything, the dianshi will definitely report it to Mr. Chen and give you leniency.
I hope everyone understands that what we eat is official food, and we must live up to our conscience at all times! "
"good!"
"Master Gu, you said it well!"
Everyone clapped and applauded. Wang Zitong's confidants were completely relieved. As long as they were not held accountable, who would care about Wang Zitong's crime? Everyone was dead anyway.
Yang Feng, who was being held aside, wished he could write a big book about Wang Zitong's crimes now and put all the responsibility on him.
This principle is applicable at any time.
Gu Sinian continued:
"Now that the bandits have fled in all directions, there is nothing to fear. The lost belongings of the wealthy merchants in Langzhou have also been recovered. This bandit suppression is considered a success.
Everyone rested in the mountains for a night. When we returned to the city, I personally asked Mr. Chen for a reward. Everyone got a reward! "
"oh!"
"good!"
"Master Gu is mighty!"
Now everyone is happy from the bottom of their hearts. The vast majority of people don't exert any effort at all. They can get bounties just by staying here for a few days. Who wouldn't be happy?
…
"Haha, found it!"
In the dead of night, Mu Qinghuan held a jade bracelet and laughed silly, with tears in her eyes.
I don’t know if it’s the joy of regaining something or the thought of grandma. This expression looks very strange and sad.
Mao Yatou, who was sixteen or seventeen years old, hid in the mountains to find out information for the jade bracelet, and even followed Gu Sinian deep into the tiger's den.
You said she was a weak woman, and she was indeed, but her courage and stubbornness gave even Gu Sinian a headache.
Gu Sinian, who was standing aside, smiled and said:
"Found it? Are you relieved?"
"Um!"
Mu Qinghuan kept nodding and grinned:
"Thank you!"
The big watery eyes and the dirty cheeks made Gu Sinian's heart tremble inexplicably.
"Just find it."
Gu Sinian smiled slightly:
“But I still have to say one more thing, don’t do such dangerous things in the future.
Don't say you are Bie Jia's daughter in this deep mountain and old forest, even if the emperor's daughter comes, it will be useless. "
"I know, I know, Rory is as careless as my father."
Mu Qinghuan waved his hands impatiently, stuffed the bracelet into his arms, held his head high and said:
"On the other hand, you are young and thoughtful. This girl likes you!"
"Come on, I almost got stabbed to death by you."
Gu Sinian rolled his eyes:
"Next, follow me back to Fengchuan County and wait until Langzhou sends someone to pick you up. Don't run around alone!"
"okay!"
…
Several officials stood at the gate of the county government office. The leader, Chen Hongxin, was in a state of uncertainty and was pacing around.
Xiao Liuzi, who came back one step ahead to report the news, had already described what happened to everyone. When he heard that Wang Zitong had committed the bandit, Chen Hongxin was so angry that he couldn't sleep all night.
Fortunately, Gu Sinian was fine and the bandit suppression was successful, which was a blessing in misfortune.
Feng Tao muttered behind his back:
"I really didn't expect that Wang Zitong would be so bold and almost killed Mr. Gu."
"This guy has the heart of a bear and the guts of a leopard."
Gu Su echoed:
"Damn it!"
Song Ping was not present, and they also knew why Song Ping was not present.
Based on his relationship with Wang Zitong, Wang Zitong had really gotten through to the bandit, how could he still have the dignity to stand here.
"I'm coming!"
"came back!"
A group of Wuyangyang government officials surrounded Gu Sinian and appeared in front of everyone pushing two boxes of belongings.
Chen Hongxin rushed to Gu Sinian in one swift step, looking left and right:
"Hurry and show me, are there any injuries?"
Feng Tao and Gu Su looked at each other and looked at each other. Master Chen really cared about Gu Sinian~
"Don't worry, Mr. Chen."
Gu Sinian happily turned around twice:
"Nothing's wrong, I just didn't eat well in the mountains and I'm hungry."
"You kid, how long have you been so talkative?"
Chen Hongxin glared at him:
"This Wang Zitong deserves death!"
"hey-hey."
Gu Sinian raised his eyebrows and smiled, then cupped his fists and said:
"Sir, I returned from my humble duty and was ordered to suppress bandits. All my lost property is here. The bandits have fled in all directions and are nowhere to be found.
The bandit collaborator Wang Zitong has been brought to justice, and the prisoner Yang Feng is being held in prison by Wu Chatou, waiting to be punished! "
After speaking, Gu Sinian also gave a hidden look.
Chen Hongxin understood instantly, straightened his back and clasped his hands behind his back, showing the demeanor of a county magistrate:
"Ahem, this errand was done well. Thank you for your hard work, Master Gu. You don't need to worry about the next thing.
Mr. Feng, take the government servants to have a rest and check whether the property is damaged.
Mr. Gu, you go to the prison and record the prisoners' testimonies. You must ask Wang Zitong clearly for the details of his involvement in the banditry.
We will never wrongly accuse a good person, but we cannot let a lawless person off! "
"promise!"
The two of them clasped their fists together and took the order to leave.
Wang Zitong is already dead. Zhang Qingcai and Yang Feng, who knew the inside story, wouldn't they throw all the dirty water on the dead man?
The confessions of these two people alone are enough to convict them of death!
After all the people had left, Chen Hongxin asked anxiously:
"Where are the people?"
Xiao Liuzi, who came back to report the news, only told about the suppression of the bandits, but there was no other news. What Chen Hongxin was most worried about was Mu Biejia's daughter.
"Grandpa Chen!"
Before Gu Sinian could reply, a clear voice reached the old man's ears.
Chen Hongxin looked at the "young man" in front of him who was wearing baggy clothes and whose face was covered with dust and black soil and was stunned:
"You, you are?"
"Grandpa Chen, I am Xiao Huan."
Mu Qinghuan blinked and said:
"You have been to the house before and brought gifts to Xiao Huan, don't you remember?"
After what she said, Chen Hongxin finally got a face out of his mind, hey, don't tell me, he really looks a bit like the tomboy in front of him.
"You, are you Miss Mu?"
Chen Hongxin looked at Gu Sinian in great surprise:
"How did it get like this?"
"Ahem."
Gu Sinian scratched his head:
"It's a long story. I almost died at her hands."
Mr. Chen was stunned and in a state of confusion:
What exactly did these two people experience in Langya Mountain?
