Thinking it was the bandit leader, he returned and brought reinforcements.
"Line up!"
"Put out the torch!"
"Back to the mountain!"
Li Danqiu also shouted loudly.
Let everyone return to the mountain immediately.
The opponent estimates there are as many as five hundred cavalry.
I am an infantryman, so I cannot be their opponent on the plains.
Only by going up to the mountains and taking advantage of the mountains can we win.
The women at the scene screamed in fear and ran up the mountain.
Wang Shiyu was also very frightened, but she immediately grabbed Fang Yuan's hand and held it tightly.
Soon, Fang Yuan and others returned to the mountain and lined up to wait for the arrival of the cavalry.
And those cavalrymen quickly arrived in front of Fang Yuan and others.
"Dad?!"
Wang Shiyu suddenly screamed.
Among the cavalry, the leader immediately ordered the horse to stop.
"Dad, is that you?"
Wang Shiyu shouted again.
Under the light of the torch, she vaguely saw that the leader was her father.
"Poetry, Shiyu, where are you?"
Sure enough, it was Wang Changrong, Wang Shiyu’s father.
"Dad, I'm here, I'm here."
Wang Shiyu shouted excitedly.
Let go of Fang Yuan's hand and run down the mountain.
When Fang Yuan and others learned that Wang Changrong had arrived, they relaxed their vigilance.
Fortunately, they are reinforcements, otherwise there would have been a fierce battle tonight.
"Poetry!"
Wang Changrong quickly dismounted and ran towards Wang Shiyu.
The father and daughter hugged each other excitedly, feeling completely relieved.
As if feeling embarrassed, Wang Changrong quickly let go of Wang Shiyu.
At this time, Fang Yuan and others slowly came down from the mountain, and the torches were lit again.
Hundreds of torches were suddenly lit, frightening the other cavalrymen into panic.
"Dad, it was Fang Yuan who led people to rescue me!"
"You don't know, I almost couldn't see you. Those bandits are so scary!"
Wang Shiyu choked and said.
She didn't say anything because she almost couldn't see Wang Changrong.
Although the bandit leader will not kill her, he will capture her.
She is not sure what she will face in the future, whether she will face the same situation as those women, and she is terrified just thinking about it.
"Prefect Fang is a great benefactor. I, Wang Changrong, have made a note of it. If you have any errands, just give me your orders!"
When Wang Changrong saw Fang Yuan coming down, he took a deep breath and stepped forward, saluting respectfully.
He also saw that there were dozens of women behind Fang Yuan and others, many of them wearing men's clothes.
You can imagine what those women went through.
Fortunately, my daughter is fine.
Otherwise, you will really feel guilty for a lifetime.
"The royal family leader is welcome."
Fang Yuan returned the gift and accepted it calmly.
With Wang Changrong’s words, rescuing Wang Shiyu is a good deal.
"Miss Li, Mr. Li, you are also here, I..."
Wang Changrong found that Li Danqiu and Li Siwen were also there, and immediately saluted them.
But when I saw the two siblings, I suddenly felt that thanking Fang Yuan just now was a bit excessive, offering such a big condition.
And now that I have met the two siblings, do I owe them a favor?
"No need to thank us."
"We were called by Fang Yuan to help."
Li Danqiu waved his hands.
Wang Changrong was relieved when he heard this, but he still thanked the two of them verbally.
"Clan Chief Wang, since you are here, I will leave Wang Shiyu to you."
"And... Hey, Governor Cui is here too."
Fang Yuan said slowly.
Give Wang Shiyu to Wang Changrong.
When he was about to hand over the woman behind to Wang Changrong, he found Cui Yuanting on the horse.
Not only that, Ding Huabin, the magistrate of Leping County, is also there.
"Fang Jishi!"
Cui Yuanting frowned slightly and got off the horse.
He didn't want to show his face, but was discovered by Fang Yuan.
When others saw Cui Yuanting dismounting, they also dismounted one after another.
"Since Governor Cui is here, these women will be arranged by Governor Cui."
"They were all rescued on the mountain village. Preliminary understanding is that they are from various counties in Bingzhou."
Fang Yuan waved to those women and asked them to come out.
"Fang Jishi has good tactics."
Cui Yuanting just glanced at those women.
He felt that Fang Yuan was mocking him by handing the person over at this time.
He was telling Wang Changrong and others that the public security in Bingzhou under his rule was not good.
This time he brought people over and gathered the governor's officials and soldiers from several aristocratic families.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to gather five hundred cavalry.
"It's just a fight of life and death!"
"I will resign first."
Fang Yuan said calmly.
Give everyone a slight bow and prepare to leave.
"Prefect Fang, please hand over those bandits to me."
Cui Yuanting discovered that Fang Yuan's people were escorting a group of bandits.
There are also several large boxes, which should contain many good things.
Suppressing the bandits must also take away their good stuff.
"These bandits seek wealth and murder, and have been sentenced to death."
"They have killed my officials and state officials, please ask Cui Governor to give them to me."
Fang Yuan explained.
Cui Yuanting frowned slightly, deliberately trying to embarrass Fang Yuan.
But Fang Yuan's excuse made it difficult for him to refute, and he would be considered stingy if he refuted it.
When he was hesitating, the magistrate of Leping County came out.
"President Fang, isn't this against the rules?"
"They are all bandits in Bingzhou, and they should be handed over to Bingzhou to deal with them."
"As well as the boxes of things and more than 70 horses, they should all be left to me, Bingzhou."
Ding Huabin stood up and said.
Cui Yuanting said nothing. What Ding Huabin said was exactly what he wanted to say.
It's just that as a governor, he was embarrassed to show that he was so greedy for those things.
"It's a lie when Magistrate Ding says it doesn't comply with the rules, but is it true that he wants these dirty things?"
Fang Yuan frowned and said mockingly.
"President Fang only left trouble for us to deal with, but took away the dirt. Is this in line with the rules?"
Ding Huabin glanced at the women who were left behind and said with a smile.
Cui Yuanting said nothing, looking at Fang Yuan with the corner of his mouth raised slightly, waiting for Fang Yuan's answer.
According to what Ding Huabin said, Fang Yuan just took the benefits for himself and left the troubles for him and others to deal with.
"Magistrate Ding Huabin, how did you become the magistrate of Leping County?"
"I didn't say anything about the appearance of bandits in the county I govern, and I didn't do anything about the 50 or 60 good girls who were kidnapped. But now I treat the people who need help as trouble."
"Chief Cui, do you want to suspend him and report the reason to the staff? If you are too embarrassed not to report it, I can report it for you."
Fang Yuan's eyes turned cold and he laughed.
"You, you are talking nonsense!"
"I have been secretly observing these bandits!"
Ding Huabin's face changed drastically and he became panicked when he spoke.
If Fang Yuan goes beyond Cui Yuanting and writes to the Ministry of Personnel, the Ministry of Personnel will most likely hold him accountable.
It is understandable that bandits appeared in the county he governs, but fifty or sixty women from good families did nothing, and it is not known how many people died. He will be held accountable.
Damn it, why didn’t I expect that Fang Yuan ignored Cui Yuanting’s criticism and reported it to the officials?
"Prefect Fang, this is Bingzhou!"
Cui Yuanting's expression also changed, he didn't expect Fang Yuan to say this.
According to the rules, he reported the matter of merging states to the imperial court.
If Fang Yuan reported it directly, it would be a slap in his face.
The imperial court may hold Fang Yuan accountable for overstepping his authority.
But Ding Huabin may not be able to keep it.
After all, the incident involved is not small.
"No need to be reminded by Governor Cui."
"Your Bingzhou governor and county magistrate will probably not bother you or send you home. Come here, I will ask someone to send you home."
Fang Yuan smiled slightly and waved to those women.
When they were on the mountain, Zheng Jiu and others comforted these women, saying that it was getting late and they should take them back to Pingcheng County first, and then either pay for them or send them back.
Now that they heard that Ding Huabin seemed to think they were troublesome, and considering that Fang Yuan saved them, these women immediately followed Fang Yuan's words and walked towards Fang Yuan.
When Cui Yuanting saw this, his face became a little ugly.
"Prefect Fang, this is Bingzhou, don't go too far!"
Ding Huabin shouted.
If these women are really taken back by Fang Yuan, then Fang Yuan can take confessions from them and report them to the Ministry of Personnel, and he will be really finished.
"How to go too far?"
"I am saving the people of the Tang Dynasty. How can I go too far?"
Fang Yuan sneered.
"These people are the people of Bingzhou, you have no right to deal with them!"
"Those stolen goods are also Bingzhou's property. You also have no right to deal with them. Please keep them!"
Ding Huabin took a deep breath and said in a deep voice.
He decided to risk everything and leave everything behind.
As long as everything is left behind, Fang Yuan will have no evidence even if he reports it to the officials.
As long as Cui Yuanting is willing to protect him, he can still accuse Fang Yuan of exceeding his authority and wrongfully accusing his colleagues.
"Yes, you are right, I really have no right to deal with it."
"You can also mention the officials and tell them that they have left to govern the prefectures and counties."
Fang Yuan snorted coldly and ordered everyone to leave.
With that said, he got on his horse and everyone got ready to set off.
"Stop!"
Ding Huabin shouted.
"President Fang, please keep the people and the stolen goods!"
Cui Yuanting said in a deep voice.
He doesn't care much about these women and stolen goods.
But Fang Yuan left like this, which greatly damaged his face.
And if Fang Yuan really reports it to the officials, the news will definitely spread.
If Ding Huabin is dismissed by then, he will attract more people to laugh at him.
"Can you try to get me to stay?"
"Let's go!"
Fang Yuan smiled wildly.
Order Zheng Jiu and others to go back.
Li Danqiu and his brother looked at each other, got on their horses and left.
Zheng Jiu was even more direct, slowly carrying back the captured war horses and money.
Ding Huabin was anxious, but at this time he couldn't say any threatening words and could only look at Cui Yuanting.
"Prefect Fang, give me some face?!"
Cui Yuanting took a deep breath and said politely.
He thought about forcing Fang Yuan to stay.
But as soon as the thought came to mind, I knew it was impossible.
Although he has 500 people, some of them were brought by Wang Changrong.
And as long as someone on Fang Yuan's side escapes, then he will face unbearable consequences.
"Hahaha..."
"Isn't Governor Cui very arrogant when he blocked my way?"
Fang Yuan laughed loudly.
He never thought about throwing away Cui Yuanting and others' face at first.
I just thought it would be troublesome for those women to have to pay or send them back, so I asked Cui Yuanting and others to send them away.
Who would have thought that Ding Huabin would stand up and act strangely, which reminded Fang Yuan that he had a grudge against the other party, and now was the time to take revenge.
Cui Yuanting's face became even uglier, feeling extremely embarrassed and speechless as he looked at Fang Yuan's back slowly leaving.
"Chief Cui, we can't let him go."
Ding Huabin was as anxious as an ant on a hot pot.
If Fang Yuan leaves like this, he will be finished.
"Idiot, look at the good things you have done!"
Cui Yuanting shouted in anger.
The riding crop in his hand couldn't help but whip it towards Ding Huabin.
With a snap, Ding Huabin received a blow on his shoulder, causing him to scream in pain.
But at the same time, the air seemed to become silent, and everyone was a little unbelievable.
"Look back and I will block the appointment and dismissal of the officials for you!"
Cui Yuanting also realized that his behavior was excessive and was forced to promise benefits.
He was really angry with Ding Huabin. If he hadn't been unable to speak just now, he would have kept those women even if he didn't stay to take down the bandits and the stolen goods.
There is no witness on Fang Yuan's side. Even if he writes to the official department, he can still deal with it and won't cause trouble to the point where Ding Huabin is dismissed. It's all because of this idiot Ding Huabin.
"Xie Zhouzun."
Ding Huabin immediately saluted Cui Yuanting.
When I lower my head, my eyes become like poisonous snakes.
"Go back."
Cui Yuanting said harshly.
Get on your horse and go back in the direction you came from.
Everyone slowly followed, and eventually Wang Shiyu and his daughter also followed.
......
Fang Yuan will return to Pingcheng County first.
Arrange for Sun Taihe to place those women and record their confessions.
Some of the money seized from the bandits was given to them as payment.
Then return to the Governor's Mansion.
Just after returning, representatives from ten foreign aristocratic families, including Ye Chengmin, arrived overnight.
"Lord Governor, I heard that you wiped out bandits in Leping County and rescued many women?"
Ye Chengmin asked.
"Clan Leader Ye, are you a little too well-informed?"
Fang Yuan frowned and said.
It's night now and no one is under curfew in the city, but they actually know about it?
"Prefect Fang was joking."
"You moved too much when you went out this year, so we just paid a little attention."
Ye Chengmin smiled and said.
When Fang Yuan left Liaozhou City, he set off with more than thirty horses.
Then more than 300 people followed. There were so many moves that everyone in the city paid attention.
"The bandits were wiped out and sixty-two women were saved."
Fang Yuan felt relieved after hearing their explanation.
I thought they had placed spies among their state officials or security guards.
"Do you remember, Governor Fang, that we told you before to transfer one or two counties to Liaozhou?"
"What do you think of Leping County?"
Ye Chengmin smiled mysteriously.
"Is there a way?!"
Fang Yuan was stunned and said excitedly.
Are these guys serious?
"Yes!"
"As long as Governor Fang leaves this matter to us!"
Ye Chengmin said solemnly.
"Can't I intervene?"
Fang Yuan frowned and said.
He also wanted Ding Huabin to step down and make Bingzhou governor a slap in the face.
"Well...what do you want to interfere with?"
Ye Chengmin and others looked at each other and asked.
"I have some grudges with the governor of Bingzhou..."
Fang Yuan briefly explained the situation.
"It's best not to interfere."
"Isn't a county much bigger than this small grudge?"
Ye Chengmin shook his head and said.
"That's natural."
"How long do you need?"
Fang Yuan nodded.
For a county, what does a small grudge mean?
Leping County is a small county, but it has a vast territory. It is larger than every county in Liaozhou.
"Like half a month to a month."
Ye Chengmin pondered for a moment and said in a deep voice.
"Okay, I will hand over the information to you tomorrow and won't interfere anymore."
Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.
If you can easily draw a county, you can wait longer.
"Fang Jishi is wise!"
Ye Chengmin and others flattered and saluted, and then left.
"Is Zhang San here?"
Fang Yuan looked at their leaving figures and turned around to ask Zheng Jiudao.
"Yes, Zhou Zun."
Zhang San walked out of the side room.
In the afternoon, Fang Yuan left, and he kept working here so that Fang Yuan could send back any news and so on.
"I asked someone to check Ye Chengmin and the others before. How did the check go?"
Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.
These foreign aristocratic families really surprised me.
"We don't have much information at the moment, but we know that they are all from prominent families in Hedong."
"Compared with the three tribes in Hedong, they are quite different, but they are all the top families in their state."
Zhang San said respectfully.
He is investigating, but it will take time.
We don’t have much information right now, I just know that it is a very powerful family.
"Keep checking, I'm very curious."
Fang Yuan warned.
I don’t know what means they used to transfer Leping County over.
But as long as you draw it, it's a good thing. You don't need to know how they operate it.
The night passed quickly.
The state officials who stayed in Pingcheng County returned the next day.
Give those women's confessions to Fang Yuan.
Fang Yuan did not hesitate and handed over the confession to Ye Chengmin and the others.
As for those bandits, they were imprisoned in state prison and tortured.
A few days passed by in a blink of an eye.
Chang'an City, Tai Chi Palace, Imperial Study Room.
Li Shimin is correcting the memorial, paying special attention to the Battle of East Turkestan.
Now, the Tang Dynasty and the Eastern Turks have started a war, and the decisive battle has begun for more than a month.
From the news fed back by Li Jing and others, it can be seen that their advantage on the battlefield this time lies with Datang.
In this regard, Li Shimin's nervous and worried heart can be relaxed, and he is no longer so worried about the war situation.
"Huh? The merged state is too big to manage too many areas. It will benefit the country and the people to assign Leping County to Liaozhou for governance..."
"Whose memorial dares to be presented in front of me?"
"Ma Zhou? Who?"
When Li Shimin saw the memorial, his brows immediately wrinkled.
Each province, state, and county has a clear division, which will not be changed easily.
This kind of thing is usually decided by many ministers of humerus after consultation.
And a mediocre Ma Zhou dared to write such a memorial to himself. He was really looking for death!
But as Li Shimin continued to read, he was deeply convinced by the truth in the memorial and believed that Ma Zhou was a talent.
"Come here, find out who Ma Zhou is?"
Li Shimin shouted with excitement.
Talent, he must be a talent to be able to write such a memorial.
Li Shimin couldn't hold it back and read the memorial again, marveling at it.
However, although he felt that the memorial was well said, he was not moved by it.
But think of Fang Yuan!
I haven’t seen my Ying Mengxianchen for a long time.
I don’t know how well Fang Yuan is governing Liaozhou now?
When the battle situation stabilizes, go to Liaozhou and have a showdown with Fang Yuan to see his reaction.
Not long after, the eunuch returned.
"Your Majesty, Ma Zhou is a native of Chiping County, Qinghe County. He is lonely, poor and eager to learn. He was once an assistant teacher in Buzhou, and now he is living in the home of General Chang He of Zhonglang."
Li Shimin nodded and said nothing, but he remembered this person in his heart.
After pondering for a moment, he said: "Please invite Du Ruhui, Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji..."