In the hall, Xiao Liu couldn't help but feel a little headache after listening to Lou Zhixian's story.
This Dongchang is a murderous person. Just for some money, they killed all seventy-three members of Mr. Bao's family, including the maids and servants. They were even worse than bandits. .
Xiao Liu really didn't want to get involved with such a ruthless and privileged organization.
Xiao Liu couldn't help but frown in thought.
Lou Zhixian and the others all looked at him. After yesterday's battle, no one dared to look down upon the young man in front of him who had only been on duty for less than a month.
Looking at the expectant looks of everyone, Xiao Liu had already made a decision in his mind, but he couldn't express it clearly. He could only express it euphemistically by carefully choosing his words.
"Your Excellency, I have surveyed the terrain of Black Wind Ridge when I went this time. In my opinion, the place where this group of bandits is hiding is extremely dangerous, and it may not be possible for our three counties to destroy it. If we attack by force, I’m afraid there will be heavy casualties.”
"In my humble opinion, we should focus on besieging these bandits and preventing them from going down the mountain to plunder. As for completely annihilating these bandits and restoring tranquility to the mountains, we may need to send troops from heaven to come. yes."
Xiao Liu's words were a bit formal. Lao Xing and Chen Captou didn't understand what Xiao Liu meant for a moment, so they couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable.
However, Magistrate Lou, Master, and Head Han all understood, and the three of them couldn't help but light up.
Lou Zhixian stroked his long beard and did not respond immediately, but thought for a moment.
Xiaoliu was practicing Tai Chi. He was planning to hand over the matter to the superiors under the excuse of lack of ability.
In fact, this was originally their plan from the beginning, but due to the defeat of the bandits yesterday, Lou Zhixian and the others had the idea of suppressing the bandits.
But at this time, the Guandong Factory was concerned, so it was okay not to take the credit. Moreover, killing more than 40 bandits was enough.
Lou Zhixian finished weighing the pros and cons and made an immediate decision.
"In this case, I will report this matter to Lord Futai and ask him to send troops to assist as soon as possible. As for the peace of the people, I will help you." Lou Zhixian looked at everyone and said.
"I will obey your orders and ensure the peace of the people!" Xiaoliu and the others responded quickly.
After hearing everyone's replies, Lou Zhixian nodded with satisfaction, then he looked at Xiao Liu and said.
"Deputy Chief Yan, you killed and injured more than thirty bandits yesterday, which can be said to be the greatest contribution. You have merit in killing the thieves, and I will reward you with thirty taels of silver. Now are you willing to lead them to Heifeng Ridge again?" To scare the bandits?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Liu quickly stepped out of the queue and clasped his fists in response. "I will obey your orders!"
Seeing Xiaoliu like this, Lou Zhixian nodded with satisfaction. With Xiaoliu in charge of Black Wind Ridge, these bandits would not be able to cause any trouble.
"Okay, if that's the case, then you can continue to discuss the rest of the matter. Master, stay here, and the rest of you can go down first."
"Yes!" Xiaoliu and the four others clasped their fists and resigned.
Watching Xiao Liu and the others leave, Lou Zhixian looked at the master.
"Master, do you have any objections to the strategy Xiao Liu just said?"
When the master heard Lou Zhixian's inquiry, he lowered his head and thought for a while, then shook his head and answered.
"Deputy Yan's strategy of arresting the leader is probably the safest strategy. Dongchang has always been cold-blooded and ruthless, so it's best if we don't provoke him. If we rush to suppress the bandits, we may get burned."
"Yeah!" Lou Zhixian nodded. "I think so too. I will polish my ink for you. I will personally report this matter to Mr. Futai."
"It's my lord!" Master replied, but then he asked hesitantly.
"But sir, do you want to explain this Dongchang matter to Mr. Futai?"
"Huh?" After hearing the master's words, Lou Zhixian's hand holding the pen stopped and he looked at the master.
The master looked at Lou Zhixian and replied in a low voice.
"My lord, if you bluntly say that this matter is related to Dongchang, I am afraid that even Master Futai will not dare to send troops. And if you do not mention this matter, I am afraid that..."
The master didn't finish his words, but looked in the direction where Han Captou and the others had just left.
Lou Zhixian also understood. He put down the pen in his hand and began to think.
The master looked at Lou Zhixian like this and stopped talking. Lou Zhixian had to make his own decision on this matter.
But while Lou Zhixian was hesitant, the negotiation with Xiaoliu went very smoothly, and everything was settled in a short time.
The final result was that the three counties were jointly led by Qixia Town, with Lao Xing as the commander-in-chief, Han Captou and Chen Captou as deputy commanders, and Xiao Liu as the front-line commander. The two counties each sent ten people to Heifeng Ridge for support. , co-commanded by Xiaoliu to fight against the bandits.
This negotiation took less than half an hour in total.
Of course, the fact that the talks went so smoothly was also thanks to yesterday's big victory, which brought the reputation of Qixia Town, Lao Xing, and Xiao Liu to an extremely high level.
In addition, the reason why Han Captou took sides is indispensable.
After the negotiation, Xiao Liu quickly planned to rush to Heifeng Ridge, but was stopped by the government servant at the door.
"Deputy Yan arrests the head. Magistrate Lou told you not to leave Qixia Town yet. He has a gift for you."
"Gift?" Xiaoliu asked curiously.
Lao Xing and the other three were also very curious.
"Yes, but he said the gift hasn't arrived yet, so he asked you to wait for a while."
The yamen servant said very respectfully that after yesterday's battle, Xiao Liu's reputation in Qixia Town was unparalleled for a while, and even the yamen servant had now become his little fan.
"Master, do you know what this gift is?" Xiao Liu asked his master curiously.
"I don't know, but Magistrate Lou asked you to wait, so just wait. Come on, master will take you to drink."
Lao Xing didn't know either, but he happily patted Xiao Liu's arm and said, today he is so proud that he has become the commander-in-chief of these three counties.
Xiao Liu, his apprentice, is really his lucky star, he really makes him look good!
At this time, it was noon, and it was indeed time to eat, and Xiaoliu and the others also wanted to entertain Han Captou and Chen Captou to show their loyalty as landlords.
However, the money for the meal does not need to come from public funds. Xiao Liu just received a reward of thirty taels of silver today.
At this time, Yihong Building has not yet opened, so there is only one place for them to eat, Tongfu Inn!
In this way, a group of eight people headed towards Tongfu Inn.
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While Xiaoliu and the others were walking towards Tongfu Inn, a farce was quietly happening in the White Horse Academy.
At this time, the teachers and students in the school had already had lunch and were getting ready for a lunch break. Mr. Zhu also rested his face with one hand and took a break.
Xiaobei took the rope and gently reached behind him. The other students in the school also looked at Xiaobei expectantly.
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