Chapter 47 A Nest of Snakes and Rats

Just as Xiao Tianjian was busy preparing to go to fight Fanjiabao, in Liyang County, he carried a sedan chair and walked quickly to the county government under the protection of more than a dozen wolf-like Zhuang Ding.

Liu Wen, a county magistrate in Liyang, personally greeted the gate of the county government office. He stood in front of the door and waited respectfully. It was not until the sedan chair was settled that Liu Wen quickly stepped forward and walked to the side of the sedan chair. At this time, the curtain of the sedan chair was lifted, and an old man who was gorgeously dressed and his face was yellow, but in good spirits coughed softly and coughed from the sedan chair. It came out of the inside.

"Students welcome Mr. Li! What's the matter? Why do you have to ask the old master to come to the student in person? If you have something to do, just let the servants pass it on? Liu Zhixian saluted the old man with a smile on his face.

"You're welcome, Mr. Zhixian! I have nothing to do but go to the Three Treasures Hall! I'm coming this time, but I'm going to report to the official!" Although the old man was not an official, he was not small in airs. He only gave a little fist to Liu Zhixian and said.

Liu Zhixian was stunned and said, "What else can't you old guy solve? Why did you come to the official in person? Thank God that others don't sue you, but you come to report a bird official!

However, Liu Zhixian did not dare to show what he was thinking. He quickly politely let the old man into the county government office. The accompanying officials were brought to the porter by several government officials to wait. With the help of a man who seemed to be a housekeeper, the old man walked into the county government office. Liu Zhixian politely followed him and Half a step behind.

"Liu Zhixian is the parent official of our Liyang County! I came here this time to ask Liu Zhixian to be the master of the people around Liyang!" Just after sitting down to watch the tea, the old man said to Liu Zhixian.

"Oh? I don't know who is so dissipous and offends you, Mr. Li? If Mr. Li has something to say, the students will definitely find a way to deal with it impartially!" Liu Zhixian did not dare to be in the main position, but carefully accompanied the old man.

It looks a little strange. It is rare for an official to be so polite to a person who does not have an official position. If ordinary people come to report to the county government office, they have to kneel down and talk to the magistrate, and this old man is obviously relatively high, at least he is a person who can't afford to offend Liu Zhixian.

"It's like this. Recently, I heard that there is a wave of poles in the local territory, killing innocent people indiscriminately, and bullying men and women. It can be said that they are all evil!

A few days ago, two Zhuang Ding in the old man's house suddenly disappeared. After a long time of investigation, I learned that my two Zhuang Ding were killed by this pole. That pole is really too arrogant. You know, I care most about affection. Among the Zhuang Ding, there is an old man who is a distant relative. Liu Zhixian, you can't sit idly by!" The old man said, as if he was very angry, and took a heavy pause on the green brick floor with his crutch.

"Oh? Is there such a thing? Who is the palm plate of this pole? How dare you do such a unreasonable thing! Mr. Li, please tell me, the students will send someone to destroy them! That's not good! It's so lawless!" Liu Zhixian pretended to be shocked, looked righteous and awe-inspiring, and said loudly.

"Didn't you hear about Guzhuang more than ten days ago? That pole is really too arrogant. It doesn't mean to kill people, but also hangs its head on the gate of the ancient village. Sooner or later, such a scourge will become a big trouble! Moreover, I also heard that this pole has been rampant recently. It has not only done the big case of Guzhuang, but also killed more than 20 officers and soldiers in Zhaojiabao some time ago, which was also what they did. In this way, even the officers and soldiers dare to kill the thieves. If it is not removed as soon as possible, I'm afraid that there will be no peace in Liyang!

Now I have heard that Lord Chen, the governor of the five provinces, is mobilizing officers and soldiers from all over the world to encircle and suppress the rebels, and strictly order all places to clean up the rebels. Doesn't Liu Zhixian know? Don't make this pole big! As far as I know, this pole has only arrived in our area during this period of time. The leading palm plate is said to be called Xiao Yixu, which is very vicious! Liu Zhixian must be guarded!" The old man shook his head and said to Liu Zhixian.

After listening to the old man's words, Liu Wen was really shocked. He had already heard about Guzhuang. He said that there were two poles in the abandoned Guzhuang fire. As a result, the pole that occupied Guzhuang was defeated. There were a few people hanging outside the gate of Guzhuang and set fire to Guzhuang again.

Of course, he also heard about Zhao Jiabao. The whole village of Zhao Jiabao was slaughtered, and more than 20 officers and soldiers died outside the village. The leader was almost chopped into meat sauce. Later, the two officers and soldiers escaped and ran to the officials in Yanyang County, but they couldn't tell the origin of the pole that killed the officers and soldiers, and they couldn't find Zhao. The people of Jiabao, so after Liu Wen knew about this, he sent someone to investigate for two days and didn't find out a reason, and then it was over.

Liu Wencai knows about Guzhuang's killing of the sky. This killing of the sky is a standard scourge in the area of Yanyang. Cutting the path, kidnapping meat tickets, and bullying men and women can be said to be a standard scourge. There are many people who run to the county to report and ask the county to send troops to suppress him, but this killing is very cunning, and his whereabouts are uncertain. And he rarely touched the big village, so the squire didn't pay much attention to him. Liu Wencai turned a blind eye to him because he thought it was better to do more than to do less.

But why did this matter involve Mr. Li? How could his Zhuangding also die in Guzhuang? There is something in it that can't be explained.

In fact, Liu Wencai is also a sensible person. He also knows that the place under his jurisdiction is not calm, and there are many poles. However, behind these poles, they are often more or less related to some gentry, and there is the support of the gentry behind him. Today, since Mr. Li said it, there is no need to ask, this killing is very Maybe it's a pole secretly supported by the Li family. Now that the dog has been beaten, his owner will naturally come out and find it for the dog!

But between the poles, what's your surname Li? If you have the ability, you can ask your hometown to go to Xiao Yixe for revenge! Why did you push it to me?

Liu Wencai was a little annoyed with this old man Li, but he did not dare to show his face. After all, the old man's son is one of the few people in the capital's official department. He can't afford to provoke the old man at all. Once he offends the old man, his son's mouth will touch his mouth, and his official hat will be You don't have to wear it. You are sure you will be put to prison.

So he could only answer respectfully to Mr. Li: "So it is!" Mr. Li, don't worry, the students will arrange someone to visit the origin of this Xiao's axe. Once his trace is found, the students will definitely send troops to destroy him!

However, there are also some difficulties for students here. I hope the old master can understand. After all, our Yanyang is a small place. At present, there are only more than 70 soldiers in the city. The force is really overstretched. If you really find this gangster, you will have to have some local courage to help you learn. It's the only way to chase and suppress it!"

Listening to Liu Zhixian's promise, he didn't ask much. This old bastard surnamed Li is very satisfied. The reason why he wants to come to the government about this matter is that he wants to use the power of the government, and the other is also famous. At that time, it will be more convenient for him to send Jia Dingxiangyong to come forward. After all, Sha Erbao gave He has helped a lot, and the dead Zhuang Ding is also the son of a distant relative of him. If he doesn't find the scene, he will be too faceless on the ground in the future.

"It's easy to say that it's also reasonable for us gentry to help the government to do things, so this matter will be well-known! If there is any news, please ask Lord Liu to let me know as soon as possible! I also want to send the villagers in the village to assist the officers and soldiers to eliminate this bandit! This is my little thought, and please accept it!" The old man said and raised his hand.

The housekeeper who followed him quickly asked the people outside to send in a gift box. After opening it, a plate of silver ingots was exposed, each ten taels, a total of 20 ingots, which is two hundred taels of silver. In this era, two hundred taels of silver is not a small amount. It's a large amount of money to put it. Liu Wen just looked at it and frowned. He opened his eyes and smiled. He thought that the old bastard seemed to be funny and knew that it would cost money to do things, so after being polite, he put away the money.

After sending away the old guy surnamed Li, Liu Wen thought for a moment that he could not accept money and do nothing, so he sent someone to invite Mr. Zhang, who was stationed in Yanyang County, to discuss the matter.

After listening to Liu Zhixian's words, Zhang frowned and said, "Lord Liu, I'm afraid this matter is not easy to do!" This is the first time I've heard of the name of Xiao Yi's axe. Although he has committed a lot of cases, there are only so many brothers under his subordinates. As you know, it is not enough for these people to guard the county, and how can he have the ability to go out to suppress bandits? What's more, these subordinates have not seen food and salaries for more than half a year, and they have to go out to suppress bandits. I'm afraid they won't want to!

This suppression of bandits is also an outlaw. If there is no money, it's hard to say where the brothers are down!"

What Zhang said is the truth. In recent years, the banditry in Shaanxi has been very serious. There are large and small poles everywhere. Although under the encirclement and suppression of the officers and soldiers, large poles such as Gao Yingxiang have run to Henan, Huguang and Sichuan. The ground is a little more stable, but the small poles are still there. There are many places in various places. After Chen Qiyu took over as the governor of the five provinces, he even transferred officers and troops from all over the country to suppress the chaotic troops of Gao Yingxiang, and the local garrison was even thinner.

So these officers who guard the place, as long as they can defend the county, it's not bad. How can they have the power to go out of the city to suppress bandits! What's more, the lack of salary is even more serious in the local army. Less than 100 old, weak and disabled soldiers, except for less than ten people under the general, basically have no combat effectiveness. They are asked to go out to suppress bandits, but they were almost eliminated by the bandits.

What's more, Zhang is not stupid. As soon as he heard that the bandit killed more than 20 officers and soldiers in one fell swoop, it must be difficult to deal with. Let him take people out to die. His head had never been clamped by the door panel, so he would never agree.

"Ha ha! Mr. Zhang's words are reasonable. I know that you should do this matter. It's really a little difficult! However, this time's matter is also easy to do. Although the county is a little poorer, it is necessary to find a way to raise some money for the brothers. In addition, this matter is not just for Mr. Zhang to do it alone. Zhang always needs to send someone to find this bandit first, and then I will naturally invite the gentry to be brave. Let's go together to encircle and suppress the bandits! In this way, Zhang doesn't have to worry about anything!

There is also Mr. Zhang for this matter. I can allocate a hundred taels of silver for Mr. Zhang tomorrow, which can be regarded as this time. I can't say anything to embarras Mr. Zhang!" Liu Zhixian was rarely generous once. After explaining the situation, he suddenly promised to give Zhang a total of 100 taels of silver.

Mr. Zhang was overjoyed. He quickly stood up and thanked him, "Thank you, Lord Liu, for being so generous! Now that Lord Liu's words have come to this point, what else can the subordinate say? Lord Liu, please rest assured that as soon as you get the silver, the subordinate will immediately gather people to find this fierce bandit surnamed Xiao! Be sure to help adults do this well!"

Liu Wencai still despised Mr. Zhang in his heart. He really didn't see rabbits and didn't sprinkle eagles! Before he saw the money, it seemed that this guy would not make any effort! However, at least the one surnamed Li gave two hundred taels, and he could still leave a lot on his side. Even if he added some points, he could still drop dozens of taels of silver! This deal is a good deal.

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