Qiao Chu walked to the doorway and suddenly remembered that he had missed something very important. He looked at A Dao A Jian beside Concubine Rong: "Can you two protect the safety of Concubine Rong and Lin'er?"
"Don't worry, County Lord, we can do it!" A Dao A Jian puffed up his chest and spoke in a sonorous tone.
Chen Qingshan thought of the Jin Linwei who was secretly guarding him, and patted Qiao Chu on the shoulder: "It should be fine. Let's go."
So Chen Qingshan rode the five-flowered horse brought back from the frontier fortress, and rushed towards the county government without caring that it was dripping with sweat.
Qiao Chu rode the black horse Liuliang and patted its neck: "Something happened in Qiaojiacun, please run faster..."
The city gate had just been opened by Qiao Dahe, who was covered in blood. The soldiers guarding the gate also knew what happened in Qiaojia Village, so when they learned that Qiao Chu was going to Qiaojia Village, the city gate was opened immediately...
One man and one horse galloped away.
The young guard guarding the gate frowned: "I haven't heard of any powerful bandits anywhere near here? How come they are so rampant?!"
Another soldier reminded: "Captain, have you forgotten the bandits on Qipan Mountain?"
"Qipan Mountain? Don't the bandits up there generally not harass the people? I heard that there are a lot of fertile fields on the top of the mountain to grow vegetables and feed chickens and pigs?"
"Hey! Farming is not as easy as grabbing money..." The soldier chuckled.
In the eyes of Qiao Chu, who was in the Dzogchen realm of Ling Mansion, night and day were almost the same. Liuliang, who took two Zijicao pills from time to time, also had extraordinary eyesight. He galloped on horseback and arrived at Qiaojia Village in just an hour.
At this time, Qiaojia Village was already quiet on weekdays, but at this time, crying and howling sounds could be heard from the village from time to time.
The thieves had retreated, but many lanterns were lit on the stone flat for martial arts practice in front of Qiao Chu's newly built yard. Under the lights, injured villagers were lying on the bluestone!
Old Doctor Qiao was in a state of embarrassment as he applied medicine to the wounded.
The sound of horse hoofbeats was heard, and someone immediately stood up. When they saw the shadowy blue skirt flying towards them, they immediately cheered: "Qiao Chu is back!"
When they got close, Qiao Chufei dismounted and walked towards the crowd without saying a word.
A Quan, who was covered in blood, saw Qiao Chu and immediately shouted: "Chu Chu, this is the most serious."
Listening to Aquan's voice, which was still full of energy, Qiao Chu knew that there was nothing serious about him, so he immediately ran over and began to treat the villagers...
After a lot of busy work, it was already late at night.
Old Doctor Qiao was scared and tired. When Qiao Chu came back, he breathed a sigh of relief and slumped down on the chair unable to get up.
Qiao Chu sat on the chair brought out by the bear's mother, her face as dark as water: many villagers were injured, and their rice, money, and jewelry were taken away, but no one died.
This is a great blessing among misfortunes, but it is not normal.
Qiao Chu saw everyone's injuries. Several people had their shoulders and vital parts slashed, but the injuries were not fatal.
After long experience in the battlefield, Qiao Chu could tell at a glance that the other party was not unable to catch and kill the villagers, but deliberately let loose.
It's like... a warning.
I have never heard of bandits near here before, how could they be bandits?!
But if they weren't bandits, where did these people come from?
how come?
Why come?
Somehow, Qiao Chu immediately thought of Yao Yuanwai.
This person had openly threatened Chen Qingshan before.
Although Chen Qingshan later told Qiao Chu that Yao Yuanwai was just an acquaintance of a clerk in the county government and had no great background, Qiao Chu still thought of him.
Because apart from him, there seemed to be no one else who could make Qiao Chu feel suspicious.
Several men with minor injuries couldn't sleep either. They were all sitting on the bluestone terrace in front of Qiao Chu's house with Barbarian Bear, Daniu and Aquan, discussing in low voices.
Everyone in the village is familiar with each other and knows each other's situation. After some discussion, they all felt that such a thing should not happen: no one in the village has ever offended such a strange force!
While he was talking, a long dragon made of torches came from outside the mountain. As it walked, it shouted: "Oh! Look at the people behind..."
Qiao Chu stood up: "Qingshan is back."
Yes, Chen Qingshan led a hundred garrison troops from the county government over, and the leader was actually the county magistrate!
As soon as the garrison arrived, they began to inquire about the situation, and the villagers who had been discussing before immediately became the first batch of inquiries.
After the questioning, it was already dawn. Chen Qingshan accompanied the county magistrate to listen to the questioning, and then he squatted aside with a dark face.
The county magistrate felt uneasy: "General Chen, look at this..."
Chen Qingshan thought for a while: "I have troubled the county magistrate today. Since the thief has escaped, I can't force everyone to stay in our village. Please go back first, and I will handle the rest..."
"Hey, hey, hey! Okay!" The county magistrate breathed a sigh of relief: I heard that this man was a well-known woodcutter outside the border fortress, and he was highly praised by His Majesty in the court for his outstanding military achievements.
The current boundary of Xing'an County is the fiefdom of his son Prince Lin...
Although General Chen had specifically told him not to tell anyone about this matter before, he was the local county magistrate, so he naturally knew who his county belonged to.
Even if it is local taxes, starting from this autumn, 30% will have to be paid to General Chen... Prince Lin, who is being held by his wife.
Prince Lin, who had just woken up, was babbling to his mother in the arms of the county mistress. Although no one could understand it, it was not difficult to tell that the young master was in a happy mood at this time.
The county magistrate couldn't help but look at the surrounding environment again.
They are actually used to living in such a remote and remote place...
It’s really low-key!
"Well... I'll go back first..." The county magistrate led his team and rushed over at starry night. He didn't even see the bandit's face before he went back. He couldn't have any complaints.
The inspector leading the team was unhappy: "Sir, why is Chen Qingshan so ignorant? He asked so many of us to stay up at night to come and fight bandits. When we arrived, we didn't even touch a single bandit hair. Then he asked us to
Go back? I didn’t even take a sip of tea..."
The county magistrate knew that he was used to getting paid for the inspection, so he gave him a sideways glance: "If you want to die faster, go and ask him for tea money."
Of course I drank the tea, but I definitely didn’t have any money for the tea.
When Chen Qingshan encounters something like this, they would be merciful if they don't show mercy, but they still want to extort money?!
Besides, given their distinguished status as a family.
Why don't you ask them if they want a guillotine, heartbreaking powder, or a hemp rope to hang around their necks?!
It’s true that lack of knowledge can kill people!
As soon as Chen Qingshan and the county magistrate left, he grabbed the little black dog in his arms and went out: "Madam, I'm going out for a while."
Qiao Chu raised her eyelids and teased her son: "Okay. Come back soon."
"Okay... I'll be back at night at the latest. Leave me some dinner." Chen Qingshan's voice disappeared into the wind as Liuliang flew away.