The army continued to attack the city. The magistrate of Xinping County could not resist Wang Can's army, so he simply raised the white flag and surrendered to Kaicheng.
After entering the city, Wang Can immediately asked his soldiers to take over the defense and other matters in the city.
In the county hall, Wang Can sat on the main seat, with Guo Jia and Fazheng sitting below him.
Guo Jia looked serious and said seriously: "My lord, Xinping County is different from Wugong County. Xinping County is Ma Teng's sphere of influence, while Wugong County and Xianyang City are our own people, with stable strength and easy to control. Now Xinping County's
The county magistrate's direct surrender may be a source of instability and must be completely resolved."
Fa Zheng continued: "Master Guo's words are reasonable. If the internal problems in Xinping County are not solved, the Lord will not be able to lead the army with peace of mind and continue to advance. The top priority is to get rid of the internal troubles in the city."
Wang Can nodded solemnly, with a solemn expression on his face.
After experiencing what happened to Pei Yuanshao, Wang Can took matters like internal trouble very seriously.
Not only Wang Can is like this, but also Guo Jia and Fazheng are like this.
As soon as the two settled down in Xinping County, they immediately approached Wang Can together and proposed to deal with the internal troubles. Wang Can thought for a moment and said: "If you directly kill the magistrate of Xinping County, you will only kill a leader.
, it is impossible to eliminate the weeds. Therefore, we must eliminate the internal troubles in the city at once before we can rest assured."
Guo Jia and Fazheng both nodded in agreement. The so-called elimination of evil means that in order to eliminate internal troubles in Xinping County, all problems that may cause unrest must be solved without leaving any hidden dangers.
Suddenly, Wang Can smiled and said: "Well, let's spread the rumor that we want to get rid of the Xinping County Magistrate and see how he responds?"
Fazheng said: "My lord's method is feasible. If he is not willing to surrender and kill, he will definitely invite people, and my lord can take this opportunity to kill them all."
Guo Jia also said: "Jia also thinks it is feasible."
Wang Can smiled broadly, waved his sleeves, and said loudly: "Since you all agree, let's do it. You two will discuss it carefully on how to implement it."
"promise!"
The two agreed and then left the county hall together.
Within half a day, rumors spread in the county that Wang Can wanted to get rid of the county magistrate.
The news coming out of the county government is that the magistrate of Xinping County is unreliable and a weakling. If Ma Teng leads his troops to kill him, the magistrate of Xinping County may surrender to Ma Teng. In order to completely solve the future troubles, Wang Can has made a decision.
Determined to kill the magistrate of Xinping County and stabilize the situation in Xinping County.
After the news spread, the magistrate of Xinping County got the news.
The magistrate of Xinping County is named Cui Zhen, who has been running Xinping County for several years. He originally lived in the county government, but after Wang Can entered Xinping County, Cui Zhen moved back to the mansion he purchased.
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In the hall, Cui Zhen sat in the main seat.
Below are some wealthy gentry in Xinping County.
These people all heard that Wang Can wanted to kill Cui Zhen, so they rushed to the house to deliver letters. But the letters they sent were false, and they came to find out whether Cui Zhen's movements were true.
Among these wealthy gentry, a dying old man coughed twice and said slowly: "My lord, you opened the city gate and asked for mercy. Although you saved your life, Wang Can will not let you go. Now Xinping County has
At the critical moment of life and death, one person must stand up and raise his arms to unite all forces to resist Wang Can."
The old man’s name is Ma Fu, which has the same surname as Ma Teng, and is said to be somewhat related.
As for whether the news is true, no one knows. However, the wealthy gentry in the hall all recognized it, and no one bothered Ma Fu.
After hearing this, Cui Zhen sneered: "Mr. Ma, do you know how many troops Wang Can has?"
The tone was very impatient, with a hint of sarcasm.
Of course Ma Fu heard Cui Zhen's tone. He looked calm and said calmly: "Your Excellency, no matter how many troops Wang Can has, it is easy to hide with open guns and difficult to defend against hidden arrows. Don't we use other weapons?"
Is it a means? Or maybe the county magistrate is ready to surrender and let Wang Can kill him. My lord, have you ever thought about what to do if your lovely wife and concubine at home are killed? The old parents at home.
What should we do?”
When Cui Zhen heard this, a look of violence flashed in his eyes.
After a long time, Cui Zhen sighed helplessly and said: "Mr. Ma, you know that Wang Can has strong soldiers and horses. Although we can gather thousands of soldiers and horses, for Wang Can, just one word can wipe out thousands of people, why?
Maybe kill Wang Can."
After Ma Fu heard this, he stopped talking.
Seeing this, the other wealthy gentry started to persuade Cui Zhen again.
The interests of Xinping County are determined by people like them. Now that Wang Can came, he put the county magistrate Cui Zhen on the bench. Moreover, after Wang Can occupied Xinfeng County, their interests were also affected. Therefore, these wealthy gentry families
Then he hurried to Cui Zhen's house to discuss the matter.
What they care about is not Cui Zhen's life, but their own interests.
Once Cui Zhen dies, their interests will not be guaranteed.
With such a relationship, how could these wealthy gentry not persuade Cui Zhen?
Cui Zhen was helpless and could only look at Ma Fu and said: "Mr. Ma, you are the pillar of our Xinfeng County. What should we do about this matter?"
Ma Fu, however, pretended to be dumbfounded and said, "It depends on whether the county magistrate is prepared to surrender or to resist."
Cui Zhen felt anxious and wanted to slap Ma Fu immediately.
He made his attitude clear, and Ma Fu even pretended to be a fool.
However, Cui Zhen asked Ma Fu for help, but he had to be patient and said: "Mr. Ma, it concerns Cui's family and life, and the safety of Cui's wife, children, parents, how can I just surrender and kill him?" Wang Can
How can Cui not resist when he is forced to this point? However, Wang Can's army is stationed in the city and there are fierce generals protecting him, so it will not be easy to deal with it."
Ma Fu smiled and said, "This matter is easy to hear. Your Majesty, the county magistrate, please come here."
Cui Zhen frowned, but still got up and walked over.
Ma Fu whispered in Cui Zhen's ear. After Cui Zhen listened to Ma Fu's suggestion, he asked with some hesitation: "Mr. Ma, is this feasible?"
Ma Fu laughed and said: "With tens of thousands of stones of grain and tens of thousands of sets of weapons, will Wang Can not be tempted?"
Cui Zhen nodded, smiled, and said, "Okay, I'll do it right away."
Cui Zhen immediately called for the servants in the palace and gave orders. After finishing the preparations, Cui Zhen discussed matters with the wealthy gentry in the hall and prepared to deal with Wang Can.
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County House, in the study.
While Wang Can was handling military affairs, Fazheng and Guo Jia came together. After entering the study, the two of them bowed to Wang Can and then sat down in the study.
Wang Can asked: "You two are here together. Is there any news?"
The two nodded, but Guo Jia looked at Fazheng and signaled Fazheng to speak.
The corners of Fazheng's mouth twitched slightly, and he hesitated.
Seeing this, Wang Can felt a little puzzled. Looking at the situation of the two of them, it seemed that neither of them was willing to talk? Is there anything else that is difficult to say? Wang Can's mind turned and he said with a smile: "Xiaozhi, if you have anything to do, just speak directly.
explain."
After hearing this, Fazheng said: "My lord, after listening to this, please don't get angry!"
Wang Can nodded and said, "Okay, you say."
Fazheng said one word at a time: "The county magistrate Cui Zhen and the wealthy gentry of Xinping County are willing to donate food and weapons, but they have to invite the lord to the banquet."
When Wang Can heard this, his eyes suddenly widened and he stood up from his seat.
Obviously, it’s Hongmen Banquet again!
Suddenly, a surge of anger surged out of Wang Can, causing the expressions of both Guo Jia and Fazheng to change. Wang Can stood in the study with a cold expression and a violent look in his eyes. He sneered repeatedly and said: "
Okay, okay, what a great person to attend the banquet. Tell the messenger that I agree."
Wang Can's eyes narrowed slightly, and overwhelming murderous intent filled his chest.
Since someone wants to hit him and die, he should kill him again as a memorial to Pei Yuanshao.
