The attack on the mountain really broke out, and there was no suspense.
In the evening, the royal eagle dogs launched a surprise attack, easily taking advantage of the valley's unpreparedness and rushing into the mountain gate. At the same time, the female inspector lurking in the valley village showed her power, and she cut the one with a knife.
With the banner of righteousness, he kicked down four or five heroes who were obviously leaders or minor leaders, and then the entire village was swept away.
But this was enough to make people doubtful, because there were no military masters as expected, no hard fighting, or even chaotic fighting, and there were not even a few good weapons. They just fought hard and quickly surrendered.
If I had to give an inappropriate analogy, it would be to charge up one strike and hit the target directly, and then you would instinctively become suspicious.
However, this kind of doubt only appeared in Zhang Xing and Bai Yousi, and was not expressed.
"The person is not here, but he has been here."
Just a moment later, in the chaotic gathering hall of the cottage, Li Qingchen came to report back with a certain excitement. "I asked a few people who were relatively articulate, and they said that three or four days ago, there suddenly was a fat man wearing brocade clothes.
The embarrassed middle-aged man came from the northwest and met their village leader named Xu. The village leader Xu was also very polite to him. After resting for a day, the two of them changed clothes together at noon yesterday.
After explaining a few words, he left directly, saying that he was going to Nanyang County to look for someone... And yesterday evening, another tall, middle-aged man with dark circles came over, and hurriedly found the village and reported to the village.
The owner's name was said to be with the friend who came before. After knowing it, he went straight to catch up regardless of the darkness... The time and characteristics were all correct. The first one to come must be Han Shixiong, and the one behind must be Li
Certainly!"
At this point, Li Qingchen shook his head repeatedly and exclaimed: "Inspection inspection, you and Zhang Sanlang worked so well together to let the tiger return to the mountain, and we actually chased Li Ding... No wonder Zhang Sanlang and Li Ding chatted all night long.
What is the general trend of the world, the two people are talking about bumping heads."
As soon as he said this, Qian Tang sighed slightly, but looked at Zhang Xing with a somewhat complicated expression. Even Qin Bao also looked at Zhang Xing with some doubts, but Zhang Xing just looked expressionless and let the tiger go back to the mountain.
?!
He really didn't know that Li Ding came here, let alone that Li Ding knew where Han Shixiong was! He really felt that Li Ding was quite sincere and capable, and he could handle it! Coupled with the hypocrisy in his heart,
It comes from the time traveler's moral obsessiveness and self-esteem, so he chose the drama of "Explaining Li Ding"!
But the question is, what can you say at this time?
Suppressing the turmoil in his heart, Zhang Xing looked at Bai Yousi, who also had an expressionless face.
Bai Yousi's reaction was obviously bigger than his. Inspector Bai, who was always known for his decision-making skills, was silent for a long time, but finally he made a sharp decision with the long sword in his hand:
"No matter what, Han Shixiong is on the road ahead, only one day away... I will chase him now and make sure I capture him alive before he sets foot in Nanyang! If not, I will bring his head back!"
With that said, this female inspector, who was probably among the top three in cultivation in Jing'an Station, jumped up directly, without giving anyone any room to speak or react, and disappeared into the twilight that had just risen in a stream of light.
.
Obviously, this old lady has lost her temper.
"How to deal with copycats and bandits?!"
Since Bai Yousi left in the air, the Juyi Hall was quiet for a while before there was any sound. This was in sharp contrast to the noise outside. As for the first person to speak, it was naturally Qian Tang, who had a higher position. "I see.
There are many women and children inside."
"Just do whatever you want." Li Qingchen was a little impatient. "After settling in, let's go hungry and avoid resistance. If we call the local magistrate again, what does it have to do with us?"
"How can it be so simple?" Qian Tang immediately retorted. "Should we restrain the Jinwu Guards of the Western Capital who accompanied him and committed meritorious deeds? Should we reward him with compensation after being restrained? It is easy to go hungry, but what should we do if there are women and children who cannot hold on? How should we deal with the wounded? What if someone
After realizing that the patrol has left, the rest of us are not incomparably strong, so what if we join forces in private to resist?"
After some questioning, Li Qingchen was also embarrassed.
"These things are not something that I, Bai Shou, can take on." Qian Tang said with some frustration. "We have to make a decision together, and we have to do it quickly. Others don't have to shout. The seven or eight people here in Juyi Hall
Just..."
The people around them frowned a little when they heard this. No matter what, when Bai Yousi was around, they didn't need to take responsibility anyway, but they really understood that they might not be able to escape anything at this time.
However, after all, everyone is in the same patrol group, and those who are used to the old lady Qingtian can guess some tendencies. Even if they don't agree in their hearts, they will not go against everyone in person.
Therefore, everyone quickly agreed that the Jinwu Guards should be restrained from looting and raping, but they should be kept in the village as a reward; the young men in the village should be separated from the women and children, and the young men should be confiscated and bound, and they should be hungry.
, but women and children can be given a meal; the wounded are all treated; and manpower is organized to perform night patrols.
"One more thing, who will notify the local government?" At this point, Qian Tang instinctively frowned. "Is this Hongnong County or Henan County?"
"Perhaps it belongs to Nanyang County or Xiyang County. It's just because you don't care about both sides that you can establish a stronghold at the foot of the emperor." Li Qingchen complained for a moment. "It's better to go to Hongnong. Go to Henan County, I'm afraid it will be disrespectful to the court.
It won’t look good, and it will cause trouble for ourselves.”
Everyone nodded.
Only Qin Bao hesitated to speak, as if he wanted to say something, but felt it was difficult to say it.
"Why do you need to report to the official?" Zhang Xing, who had been silent until now, sighed.
Many people in the hall looked at him inexplicably, but Qin Bao was the only one who felt relieved.
"No..." Li Qingchen was obviously a little angry. "Zhang Sanlang, isn't it natural to report to the official? We are officials, and we encountered a thief."
"When an officer encounters a thief, if he cuts him down and kills him, of course he has nothing to say." Zhang Xing pointed to the outside of the Juyi Hall and asked seriously. "But we have already cut down and killed him, so why should we report him to the official again?"
"Zhang Sanlang, what do you mean?" Qian Tang seemed to be suppressing his anger.
"What I mean is very simple." Zhang Xing continued pointing to the outside of the hall. "What are the benefits of reporting for an official position? It is nothing more than adding something to our credit book... But in fact, our promotion at Jing'an Station is
It depends on the cultivation and qualifications. Of course, such a sum of credit is better than anything else, but it cannot be called something important... In fact, the inspection team during this trip has already given a reward of fifty taels. Compared with this, it is even more important.
It’s dispensable.”
Qin Bao nodded quickly: "But the disadvantages are huge."
"What's the harm?" Li Qingchen immediately went to see Qin Bao.
"On the surface, these people are thieves, but in fact they are just trying to survive by avoiding the corvee. In fact, it is already very difficult. Once we report it to the official, they will have no way to survive." Qin Bao defended sincerely.
"I became a thief, and the flags were all torn down." Li Qingchen was speechless. "Look at the flags that were cut down during the inspection, and look at this Juyi Hall. Didn't they usually rob nearby businesses? He has become a thief.
, there are punishments... How can we, as officials, count the disadvantages in dealing with them? Qin Bao, you must be an official!"
As soon as these words came out, Qin Bao's own face turned pale first, and the others were eager to agree.
But at this time, Zhang Xing slowly spoke again: "The bad thing I said is that if we report it to the official, the inspection team will be unhappy afterwards."
There was a sudden silence in the hall.
"What should I say?" Qian Tang urged.
"Because this matter is basically a private plan for the Bai family, and the inspector has always been a noble-minded and pure person, and he would not bother to do this."
Zhang Xing glanced at Qian and Li, his tone firm and calm.
"It is precisely for this reason that the patrol inspector felt uneasy from the beginning after receiving Zhongcheng Jun's order. She only had the intention of doing more than doing less, and had no intention of being extravagant and disturbing others... Give us
The reward of silver as compensation was not willing to easily frame Han Yingong. Brother Han Changmei, let go of Zhang Shiniang, and just went to pursue Han Shixiong independently... all because of this intention... With the mentality of patrolling, if they knew that we easily made hundreds of copycats here
The women and children of Dingkou were reduced to official slaves. On the one hand, they have to thank us who have worked so hard to help her. On the other hand, they may secretly feel that they have implicated innocent people and hurt their feelings... After all, everyone knows,
This village is not a vicious one, it just gathers people to resist and make a living, and the patrol inspector has always liked to pick on the strong and help the weak."
After listening to this, Qian Tang and others looked at each other, and they all felt that it was no wonder that Zhang Sanlang was increasingly valued by the inspection. On the one hand, he certainly had some civil and military integrity, but on the other hand, he was able to consider everything thoroughly, and could truly share the worries of the inspection.
Qian Tang and Li Qingchen, in particular, recalled the tacit understanding between the inspector and Zhang Sanlang during this pursuit, and they were even more worried that Zhang Sanlang's method of peeking into people's hearts was so terrifying.
"Then you won't report it to the official?" After thinking for a moment, Qian Tang suddenly laughed dryly.
"Actually, we can wait. Anyway, the inspection will come back. Wait for her to come back and see what she wants. It won't be too late to report to the official." Li Qingchen couldn't help but laugh while holding the embroidered knife in his waist.
"That's the truth." Qin Bao was overjoyed. "Let's put people under careful care first..."
Everyone nodded, knowing that Zhang Xing was fooled by this matter.
PS: Happy New Year to everyone... By the way, it should be on the shelves tomorrow... It's on the shelves... Hmm.