Thousands of rays of light enveloped Chang'an City. The city gate, which had been closed all night, slowly opened. A horse roared in, its hoofs flew and clattered. When it rushed to the city gate, it stopped suddenly, and the war horse stood upright.
Make a neighing sound.
Immediately, Xue Rengui jumped off his horse skillfully and went in and out frequently. The city guards recognized the identity of the person and let him go directly. Xue Rengui was in a hurry, but he still led him into the city gate according to the regulations and walked quickly along the street. The streets in the early morning were already full of people.
The busy people who got up early in the morning heard all kinds of shouts one after another.
Xue Rengui bought a few meat cakes and ate them while walking. After finishing the meal, he arrived at the Duke Protector's Mansion. He left his horse to the gatekeeper and hurried in. The people in the mansion recognized Xue Rengui and saluted and said hello. No one was there.
Despite the obstruction, we arrived at the gate of the backyard smoothly.
The backyard was a forbidden area and no one was allowed to enter except He'er. Xue Rengui did not dare to break this rule. He waited patiently and was about to shout something when he saw He'er coming out and asked quickly: "Where is the young master?"
"I'm still practicing, what's wrong with Brother Xue?" He'er asked in surprise.
"It's a bit urgent."
"Then wait a moment." He'er hurried in.
Not long after, He'er came out and said, "Young Master, take a shower and come over immediately. I'll ask you to go to the study and wait for a while."
The study was not far away. He'er led him in and skillfully boiled water to make tea. Since tea was used in the house, making tea has become a thing of the past. He'er has also learned how to do it and quickly poured a cup for Xue Rengui.
After hot tea, Xue Rengui thanked me and chatted for a few words.
Not long after, Qin Huaidao hurried over and said as he entered the door: "Brother Xue, why are you so early?"
"It's a bit urgent." Xue Rengui explained and stood up.
"Sit down and talk slowly, He'er, go to the kitchen and help me make the noodles and bring them over." Qin Huaidao said politely. After He'er left, Qin Huaidao sat back down to make tea and poured himself a cup of tea.
Xue Rengui hurriedly said: "Young Master, Shen Mei came to Qinjiazhuang last night to report that the person who took action was a slave from Yuan Zhang's family. He confessed that there were hundreds of the same slaves. In addition, he also confessed that two to three hundred people came to the village some time ago.
His identity is unknown and he never goes out, which is the same as the confession of the Fengyulou killer caught in the last battle."
"That good man Zhang ten miles south of the city?" Qin Huaidao saw Xue Rengui nodding in the area and couldn't help but sneered: "He is really a good man. He dares to raise hundreds of slaves. Such slaves are also considered dead men. They seem to be quite rich. Generally speaking,
I can’t afford to support so many people, tell me what you think?”
"There are two possibilities. One is that the people behind the scenes are testing to see if we will get angry and take action. The other is to retaliate and seek revenge. If it is a test, once the imperial army is used, the 'Zangfeng' plan will be in vain.
, If it is revenge, using the army will make the young master once again become the shield of the Holy Emperor, but this tone cannot be tolerated, why not compromise and I will lead people to find an opportunity to kill in?" Xue Rengui suggested.
"You're right. I'm not sure whether the other party is testing or taking revenge. If that's the case, then we'll force the other party to express his position. Wait for me to have something to eat and come with me." Qin Huaidao agreed.
"No problem, where are you going?" Xue Rengui asked curiously.
"Go and meet this man Zhang Dashan."
"ah……"
Xue Rengui was a little confused. What was the plan for going there? Seeing He'er coming over with food, he didn't ask any more questions.
Qin Huaidao didn't explain, he ate a big meal, picked up the two knives on the weapon rack next to him, threw them to Xue Rengui, took one himself, and walked out.
"Young Master, are you going out?" He'er asked in surprise. He'd been locked up at home for several days, with no door open and no visitors. Now that he was going out suddenly, could something happen?
"Go out and relax, and I'll be back soon." Qin Huaidao said and speeded up.
Not long after, Qin Huaidao came to the west courtyard and asked someone to drive a carriage. Since he was staying behind closed doors, he naturally could not be seen leaving the house. Xue Rengui drove the carriage away.
Going south along Zhuque Street, exiting Mingde Gate is outside the city, and goes all the way south along the pipeline. Xue Rengui is nervous and excited at the same time. The two of them will break into the dragon's den and the tiger's den of hundreds of killers. It is exciting to think about it, but Qin Huaidao is not worried, and Xue Rengui is also
not give a damn about.
Not long after, the carriage arrived at the gate of Zhuangzi and crossed a stone bridge. However, Qin Huaidao asked the carriage to stop. The river was two feet wide and one foot deep. The stone bridge was the only passage. As long as you guarded it, your opponent would be able to cross it.
It's no use having too many people. Being bold doesn't mean you won't have troubles.
Qin Huaidao jumped off the carriage, stretched his arms, and looked at the villa in front of him. It was built on a lonely hillside, surrounded by flat farmland. The hillside was densely wooded, and the rooms were looming. The sound of dogs barking could be heard.
There are more than enough people.
Someone held the hand in front and saw the carriage parked on the other side of the bridge without coming over. He was a little surprised. Someone stepped forward and asked, "Who are you and why are you here in Zhangjiacun?"
"I, the Protector of the Country, have asked you Zhang Dashan to come over." Qin Huaidao shouted, directly revealing his identity.
The other party's expression suddenly changed, and he hurried back to report that the name Protector of the Country was too famous, and no one dared to fake it.
Xue Rengui looked ahead and said uneasily: "Young Master, it looks unusual here. I'm afraid there are many pairs of eyes waiting for us in the woods."
"Are you afraid?" Qin Huaidao laughed.
"That's impossible. I'm just worried about the young master's comfort. After all, there are many of them. If we use bows and arrows, we will easily suffer." Xue Rengui reminded.
"Don't worry, don't forget that the inside of this carriage is made of steel plates, and arrows cannot penetrate it. As long as you guard this stone bridge, no one can break it as long as you are here." Qin Huaidao said with a smile.
Xue Rengui then remembered that the carriage was specially made and was not afraid of arrows. It was safe to hide behind it. As for close combat, it was even less afraid. He secretly breathed a sigh of relief and saw many people rushing out, reminding him: "Young Master, here we come."
"Keep an eye on it and be careful of cold arrows." Qin Huaidao warned.
Xue Rengui nodded and came to Qin Huaidao to treat him seriously.
Soon, several people hurried over, and Qin Huaidao shouted: "Mr. Zhang Dashan, just come here alone."
The visitor stopped on the opposite side of the bridge. A fat middle-aged man stepped forward, but did not come close. He clasped his fists and bowed, saying: "The common man Zhang Fugui has seen the Lord Protector. The Lord Protector has come to visit. It's so dazzling. It's better to go in and talk about it."
, so that the little one can fulfill his duty as a landlord."
"You really dare to let me in?" Qin Huaidao sneered.
Zhang Fugui's expression paused, but he quickly returned to normal, and said with a smile: "It's an honor for the common people, but I'm afraid that the Lord Protector will not appreciate it."
"Are you threatening me?" Qin Huaidao's eyes turned cold and he became serious. This guy looked like a smiling tiger at first glance. He is a man who is good at calculation and is not easy to deal with.
"The Lord Protector is unjust, I don't dare." The other party looked frightened.
Qin Huaidao would not be confused by the other party's superficial appearance, and said coldly: "Zhang Fugui, you should know the reason when I come here. The house collapsed, some people were killed and injured, people are panicked, the construction period was delayed, and tens of thousands of silver were lost. This account is worth
Forget it, round it up, take out 200,000 yuan as compensation, and tell the person behind you to stop bothering me, and I will not block his way. If not, then I will die."
Xue Rengui saw that Qin Huaidao was here to make a fortune, so he warned the people behind him. If he succeeded, he could not only get a huge compensation, but also directly tell the people behind him his attitude, achieving the purpose of "hiding the front". If he failed, it meant that the people behind him were not a temptation.
, but if you really don’t want to die, then just massacre this stronghold directly.
This method is good, simple, direct, crude, but very effective.
Thinking of this, Xue Rengui was shocked and felt funny in his heart. The loss was only a few thousand guan, but it was said to be tens of thousands guan, and it was rounded up to 200,000 guan. Is there such a rounding? Got it.
Zhang Fugui's expression froze, his small eyes narrowed to a slit, and he said with a troubled expression: "Duke Protector, I really don't understand, what are the dead people? What compensation?"
A chill flashed in Qin Huaidao's eyes, and he said coldly: "I'm coming here now, and I'm afraid there will be a large army in a while. You think about it later. There are only a few hundred people. I will lead a charge and capture it."
Zhang Fugui could no longer remain calm, his face stiffened, and a flash of panic flashed in his eyes.
Qin Huaidao warned: "The last sentence, two hundred thousand guan compensation, tell the person behind you that if I don't block his way, he should not bother me, otherwise he will not stop until death. I will give you a stick of incense as time, a stick of incense."
If you can’t see the money after the incense, then I’ll crush your little village.”
The aura is cold, domineering, and unquestionable.
A powerful aura of iron-blooded killing enveloped Zhang Fugui.
Zhang Fugui's expression changed drastically, he didn't say anything more, he went back and hurried back with his people.