The fifth master of Heifeng Village returned to Qianfeng Ridge overnight and told Feng Guanglin full of resentment about Zhu Chunzi's perfunctory treatment of old and weak soldiers. He originally thought that the master would be angry after hearing this, but Feng Guanglin smiled instead of being angry and said: "Zhu
Chunzi is very clever, he must have guessed that I wanted to take the opportunity to weaken his strength."
The fifth master said bitterly: "Zhu Chunzi is just a fool to feed an unfamiliar white-eyed wolf. If the first master hadn't sent troops to help him, he would have been wiped out by the army long ago."
Feng Guanglin waved his hand and said: "Don't mention the old things. I saved him back then because the situation required it. He must also know this. Besides, he has been quite respectful to me over the years. I'll keep it to myself."
The fifth master took a step closer and said: "Brother, I followed your instructions and asked Zhu Chunzi to see the kidnapped county magistrate's concubine. Zhu Chunzi refused. His expression was obviously different when he spoke. I think he probably slept with the money.
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Feng Guanglin's face turned ugly at this moment. He slammed the table and cursed: "Our reputation in Green Forest has been ruined by scum like Zhu Chunzi."
The fifth master said cautiously: "Brother, what should we do next?"
Feng Guanglin said in a deep voice: "The hero invitations have been sent out, and the play needs to be fully staged. You go and let the wind out, and say that Zhu Chunzi did not keep his word. He wasted the money ticket before the three-day deadline was up, and forced him to spend the money ticket."
Making bell noodles is worse than an animal, and it breaks the rules of our Mangdang Mountain. If the government comes to suppress him, if you are a good man, don't go sideways."
The so-called bell noodles were a method used by bandits in eastern Henan to torture Hua Diao. The bandits stripped the kidnapped woman naked, tied two bells on her chest, and ordered her to roll noodles for cooking. Her body shook while cooking.
The bells on his chest rang wildly, and the bandits burst out laughing when they saw this, which made Huapiao lose all his dignity and make him lose face in public. Normally moral bandits would not do such a thing.
The fifth master's eyes lit up, and he secretly thought that Jiang was old and hot after all. This move not only ruined Zhu Chunzi's reputation, but also spread to the ears of the government. How could he let it go? The government and army would definitely attack Zhu Chunzi, and then he could sit down
Seeing the fisherman's profit, he couldn't help but give a thumbs up and praised: "Brother is wise!"
Feng Guanglin said: "These are not enough, we have to stir up the fire. This time we go to Erlang Mountain, have you figured out the terrain?"
The fifth master shook his head: "Zhu Chunzi is very clever. When he went up the mountain, he covered his head and couldn't see the route clearly. But I was well prepared for going up the mountain this time. I brought two old horses with me who know the way. There are old horses leading the way, so I don't have to worry.
I can't find the way up the mountain." After saying that, he burst into laughter.
Feng Guanglin couldn't help but patted the fifth leader on the shoulder: "If you are really there, if Erlang Mountain is destroyed, I will leave it to you!"
The fifth head of the family was overjoyed: "Thank you, brother!"
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The next day, Han Baihang got up early and sent people to Desheng Building, the most luxurious restaurant in Yongcheng, to book a banquet. At the same time, he sent invitations to the famous people in the city. He went to the place where Ding Zuopeng gave him yesterday.
On the land, the people had already vacated the land. He spent money to recruit a group of hard workers and craftsmen to demolish all these dilapidated houses. Then he took out the military camp drawings he drew yesterday and asked the craftsmen to build the military camp according to the drawings, leaving only one class of people.
I went to supervise the work and then rushed to the county government office.
The reason he didn't go to the county government office yesterday was to avoid suspicion. Today he was going to treat a guest anyway, so he had to go to meet Shangguan and hand over the invitation in person to show respect. He also had to make a trip to the Ding Mansion.
When they arrived at the county government office, the county magistrate Mei Changyuan had already heard the news and came to welcome him. This was naturally a bit condescending. Han Baihang knew that he was just showing outsiders that the two had a good relationship, so he was happy to cooperate with him in a play and wait for them to join hands.
In the county government office, Mei Changyuan's expression became tense. He stared at Han Baihang and said, "Captain Han, why didn't you come to see the county first after arriving in the city yesterday?"
Han Baihang was stunned for a moment, thinking to himself that the magistrate of Mei County was too unofficial to ask questions directly. He had to make insinuations anyway. Besides, why didn't he come? He should be like Ming Jing in his heart. This is not unnecessary.
When asked, he said in an official tone: "Yesterday, I have not washed myself away from the dust. I am too dirty. I thought it would be impolite to come to see the county magistrate, so I waited until today. Please don't be offended, magistrate!"
Mei Changyuan's face softened slightly after hearing this, and he said lukewarmly: "This county knows what you are worried about. Master He has already told the county about your conditions. Isn't it just 50% of the tax? I can give it to you, but
The tax will be collected today, if you are afraid, don’t pay it.”
"Afraid?"
Han Baihang raised his head and smiled and said: "The county magistrate just drafts the notice. It just so happens that I am hosting a banquet for the business gentry of Yongcheng at noon. I can just announce it directly. Whoever dares to object will not agree with my gun." When he said the last sentence, he
His voice revealed murderous intent.
Mei Changyuan nodded with satisfaction and said: "That's very good. Company Commander Han, I might as well tell you that the Secretary-General of the Provincial Government is my best friend. As long as you are willing to help me wholeheartedly, I will report your performance to the Provincial Government. It is not difficult to get
promoted."
Han Baihang cupped his hands with a smile on his face and said: "Definitely, definitely."
While talking, they had already entered the meeting hall on the east side of the lobby. As soon as the two of them took their seats, He Ruiliang came in from the Yamen soap room. While ordering the servants to serve tea, he sat down at the bottom of Han Baihang and said continuously:
"County Magistrate, Company Commander Han, you're late, you're late."
Han Baihang smiled and joked: "Mr. He became a master after not seeing you overnight. Congratulations."
He Ruiliang said half-truthfully: "Thank you so much, Captain Han."
Han Baihang hurriedly waved his hand and said: "I don't dare to take the position. It is County Magistrate Xie Mei who should be the one."
Mei Changyuan coughed slightly, interrupted the two people's greetings, and said: "Master, Captain Han has promised to support me in collecting taxes. You should go and draft a notice immediately."
He Ruiliang stood up and said, "Yes." Then he walked to the back hall to polish and write the notice.
"Company Commander Han should know that my wife was kidnapped by bandits. Do you have any measures?" Mei Changyuan asked anxiously.
Han Baihang thought about this matter carefully last night and thought that this was not just a matter of bandits trying to extort money, but a plot of deliberate revenge. The former could be solved by losing money, but the latter was not that simple. Now that Mei Changyuan smelled it, he sorted it out
After thinking for a while, he said in a deep voice: "County Magistrate, I'm telling the truth. If you can reinstate Luo Huzi, you can guarantee that my wife can come back safely."
Mei Changyuan said without hesitation: "It's absolutely impossible. Luo Huzi is so unruly and arrogant that he treats the militia as his own private armed force. He also becomes brothers with the bandits and secretly blackmails the big families in the city. I can't punish him in time. How can I reinstate him?"
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Han Baihang sighed and said: "That's the problem. Luo Huzi must also know that there is no way back. As the saying goes, cutting off a person's official career and financial path is a mortal enemy. He will definitely take revenge crazily. The county magistrate should do the worst.
Zhu Chunzi's reputation as a gangster is so obvious that it is almost impossible to escape the money that falls into his hands."
Mei Changyuan's expression changed, and he said sadly and angrily: "I don't care, you are the commander of the garrison company, I'm going to ask you if anyone can save you."
"If you can't save your wife, you will be blamed for your humble position." Han Baihang sympathized with Mei Changyuan at this moment. In the face of such a disaster, it didn't matter that you were the county magistrate, you could only do nothing. He said calmly: "
I will do my best to save you, but if my wife is not lucky, please don’t be too sad, the county magistrate. I only promise one thing, I will never let the villain go unpunished, I swear on my personality!"
Mei Changyuan could hear the solemnity in Han Baihang's words. He nodded slowly. In fact, he had been unable to sleep for the past few nights. He felt very uneasy and had a premonition of something bad. After a long silence, he said in a dry voice:
"Captain Han, if it's Madam, she..."
Han Baihang understood what he was saying, interrupted Mei Changyuan's words, nodded vigorously and said: "I won't make it difficult for the county magistrate."
"Thank you very much." Mei Changyuan solemnly thanked Han Baihang.
The conversation between the two ended. Han Baihang left the invitation and walked out of the county office with heavy steps. On the way, he kept thinking about the situation of the county magistrate. How many people in the world have been poisoned by bandits? They can't take refuge outside the city.
How many of the poor people were separated from their wives and were ravaged by bandits day and night. This made him feel so depressed that he just wanted to vent his anger by firing empty bullets.