Chapter 351 The Northwest is the Northwest of the Prime Minister's Mansion
Chapter 351
Cheng Dalei was prepared to carry out the punishment. How could he show his true face without resorting to thunderous means? But in fact, things went more smoothly than he thought.
There was almost no need for so-called interrogation methods. With a little coaxing and intimidation, these people confessed obediently.
The news I got was more than I imagined.
Since Song Bokang took office as the shepherd of Liangzhou, he has begun to win over various relationships and make secret preparations. Cheng Dalei is very busy this winter, and Song Bokang is definitely not idle either.
Everything he did was aimed at Cheng Dalei. "Use it if you can, get rid of it if you can't." This was the phalanx upheld by Song Bokang, and it was exactly what the people above him meant.
Above? Who is above?
Emperor Ming, the General's Mansion, or some high-ranking Prime Minister.
Through Song Youqu's confession, Cheng Dalei discovered a surprising fact.
In Liangzhou in the northwest, the original guard was Northwest Marshal Lin Wentian. But later Lin Wentian died, and with the defeat of the Northwest Army, the empire killed many people.
When a person dies, the position will be vacant, and the vacant position will be filled by others. These people on top are from the empire, and naturally... they are also from the prime minister's house.
Northwest is the northwest of Xiangfu.
Mo Mingmi was responsible for mining iron and smelting soldiers. Naturally, there were people responsible for cultivating fields and collecting grain, and there were also people responsible for training horses.
The Prime Minister of the Empire has been operating in the northwest for many years, what is his purpose...
The reason is that even a fool would think of it, and the reason is that even a fool would shudder.
Cheng Dalei was not supposed to know these things, and even Zhong Wucai was not qualified to know. But Song Youqu was the son of Song Bokang, so some of it would naturally leak out in his words.
In this way, Cheng Dalei knew something he shouldn't know.
The arrangements were all very good at first. He had the northwest completely in his own hands, but once he went down the river, he swallowed up the whole country.
But Cheng Dalei appeared out of nowhere, killed Mo Mingmi, and occupied Qinchuan Pass. He drove a nail in the northwest of the Prime Minister's Mansion, which covered the sky with one hand.
It can't be said that he came out of nowhere, because Cheng Dalei, the Qinchuan Gatekeeper, was personally sealed by Emperor Ming.
Thinking of this, Cheng Dalei couldn't help but look at the old man in the palace with admiration. If you say he is confused, he understands everything. If you say he understands, he is quite confused sometimes.
"Master, how should we deal with these people?" Xu Shenji asked.
"Just kill them one by one. Keeping them is a waste of food." Gao Feibao, who was locked up for being drunk and causing trouble, shouted through the cell door.
"Shut up." Cheng Dalei rolled his eyes at him and glanced at Song Youqu and others.
It was a frightening look, like a knife, which seemed to be able to cut everyone's throat.
Cheng Dalei suddenly laughed, making a quacking sound like a duck being held by its neck.
"Everyone, I have some good news for you. I have decided to let you go."
"Really?" Song Youqu's eyes lit up. After losing his freedom, he realized that freedom is really a good thing.
"Of course, the leader of this village is right." Cheng Dalei said: "But if I let you go, will you send someone to come and take revenge?"
"Definitely not." Song You said: "As long as Master Cheng is willing to let us go, today's incident will be treated as if it never happened."
The title of Cheng Dalei changed from "dog thief" to "Master Cheng", but Song Youqu gritted his teeth in his heart: As long as he escapes from here, he must kill Cheng Dalei to avoid the humiliation he suffered today.
"This is just your one-sided statement. Don't blame me for not trusting you." Cheng Dalei said: "But I can let one of you go back to Liangzhou to explain today's events to Mr. Song. When Mr. Song understands that today is just a misunderstanding, he can send someone over.
Take you back."
Cheng Dalei paused: "Which one of you will leave first?"
Everyone's eyes flickered. Now that they are here, they don't know whether they will live or die. Whoever leaves first can save their life.
"Mr. Song, I'll take the first step and pick everyone up to leave another day." Zhong Wucai.
"Hey, Brother Zhong's legs are weak, so I'd better take the first step, so I can go back quickly." A man in white said.
Everyone was quarreling with each other. There are no big things besides life and death. What about glory and wealth? Let’s survive first.
Seeing this scene, Xue Wenting felt nauseated in her heart. Such an argument and ugly appearance would make the bandits laugh at her.
"Everyone has settled down." Xue Wenting suddenly shouted and said: "Brother Song, you leave first. Only then will my uncle listen to your words."
In fact, Xue Wenting understood that it was the safest way to leave this place first. As a daughter, there were many more dangers than men in this bandit den. She also understood that Song Youqu would never let him
If you stay here, you must arrange for yourself to leave first.
Song Youqu paused slightly and said, "Okay, Sister Ting, don't worry, I will pick you up and leave within three days."
Xue Wenting was startled and her heart dropped.
Song Youqu looked at Cheng Dalei and said: "Master Cheng, please loosen your ties with me. What I promised you will definitely be honored."
Cheng Dalei looked at him with a smile on his lips. Song Youqu suddenly realized that this smile was a mocking smile.
"Do you really think it's your turn to decide who leaves and who stays?" Cheng Dalei said in disbelief.
Song Youqu was startled when he saw Cheng Dalei standing up, walking up to him and patting his cheek.
"Young man, how can you be so naive?" Cheng Dalei said: "Are you people the heirs of the future empire? The future of the empire is really worrying."
Song Youqu couldn't understand that from the day Song Bokang appeared in the northwest, he became Cheng Dalei's enemy. They were smiling and wearing peaceful robes, but each held a knife, ready to find an opportunity to cut the other's throat.
Under such circumstances, Cheng Dalei finally caught Song Youqu. How could a big shot like Xue Wenting let him go so easily?
These are the hostages.
Song Youqu and others could not understand this problem and thought that as long as they lowered the bottom line of dignity slightly, such as putting on a smile when facing Cheng Dalei, they could leave here safely. For this troubled world, they were too naive.
Cheng Dalei left the cell and walked in the early spring sunshine.
Being able to capture Song Youqu's group was naturally a surprise to Cheng Dalei. But even if he didn't catch them, it was actually nothing to Cheng Dalei. With 10,000 elite soldiers in hand and defending the fortified city, even if Song Bokang really attacked.
Come on, even Cheng Dalei can resist.
What Cheng Dalei was thinking about was how to hone himself and conquer the monster inside him. As long as he could tame the evil beast, its power would truly belong to him.
Finally, Cheng Dalei chose to let Zhong Wucai leave and let him return to Liangzhou to report the news.
After Zhong Wucai left Qinchuan Pass, he immediately rushed back to Liangzhou City as if escaping from a devil's cave.
In Liangzhou City, he met Song Bokang, the shepherd of Liangzhou, and told the story cautiously.
In the natural process, some things are added and some things are deleted.