Everyone has their own scheming

"Brother Zhang, why are you here?" Liu Chong hurriedly came out in a sheepskin robe. His courtyard was quite large, with three liu'er blue bricks and tiled houses. It was considered a wealthy family in the local area, and he made a living by running horse business. Of course, this was just his public identity. In fact, Liu Chong was one of the leaders of the horse thieves in Bazhou, Zhang Mao's brothers.

Zhang Mao led the horse into the yard, tied it to the pillar, and said nervously: "Let's go, let's talk in the house."

As soon as I entered the door, there was a strong fragrance. Liu Chen, Liu Hui, Feng Lei and other good brothers sat cross-legged on the kang, eating charcoal hot pot. The copper pot was cooked with dog meat. As the saying goes, "Dog meat rolls three times, the gods can't stand steadily." The dog meat rolled with the boiling water, and the taste was really fragrant.

Liu Chen is the younger brother of Liu Chong. The locals are called Liu Liu and Liu Qi. Liu Qi was so red when they drank. Seeing Zhang Mao coming, he smiled and slapped his shoes on the ground and laughed: "Brother Mao's nose is long enough, it's just right. Come on the kang and eat dog meat, and drink a few sips of the best roasted knife. Hahaha, it's a pity that there are no girls here to accompany you. One black, two yellow, three flowers, and four white. This is the black dog meat that has just turned one year old, and it's the most delicious."

Feng Lei and others sat or stood, greeted each other with a smile, and bowed one after another: "See brother."

When Zhang Mao saw that it was all people from the horse gang, he snorted with confidence: "Don't rush to eat dog meat. I'm here to inform you today. If the disaster occurs, we will prepare for it early, otherwise we will have to turn it into dog meat and let everyone cook it in one pot."

Liu Liuda was shocked, and the other people were also awakened by the drunkenness. They hurriedly stopped the chopsticks and looked at Zhang Mao.

Zhang Mao took off his fur coat and sat down beside the kang. He roasted his cold hands with fire and sighed: "Brothers, Zhang Zhong fell into the hands of Duke Wei Yang Ling, we have to be careful."

Feng Leiqi said: "Zhang Zhong? Wasn't he saved his life and death by the brick general?" Feng Lei was about thirty years old, with thick eyebrows and big eyes, straight nose and square mouth, cheeks with a healthy shrill red, and two beards cut. He was also Zhang Mao's brother, and he was a small landlord with dozens of acres of land. He was not good at scheming. Therefore, his status in the Xiangma Gang is not high or low, but in terms of martial arts, he is the best master after Zhang Mao, and is slightly higher than the Liu brothers who are the leader.

"What kind of brick general! That's my brother, my cousin Jiang Bin!"

Zhang Mao glared at him dissatisfiedly: "I wondered at that time that my cousin was not as brave as me, so why did the people who helped carry the hoe snatch Zhang Zhong away from him? I thought it was because he had just arrived in the local area and did not dare to attack the people brutally.

Damn! It turned out that it was Duke Wei who made a trick, which made Li Daitao's plan. It was not Zhang Zhong who died at all. He is very in the hands of Yang Ling now."

Zhang Zhong said the news revealed by Jiang Bin, and the few people looked at each other after hearing this. After hesitating for a while, Liu Qi said: "Brother Mao, Zhang Zhong knows the details of our brothers, and now the bottom of the sea is exposed. We are afraid of running away."

Zhang Mao gritted his teeth and said, "Is it easy to buy this family business? How much does it cost to make friends with so many officials? If you go far away, everything has to start from scratch. Can you become a bandit?"

Feng Lei's eyes lit up and he said, "This is OK. It's the best thing to do. Big bowl of wine and big pieces of meat is the most enjoyable. Didn't Brother Yang Hu go to Shandong? I heard that he has conquered a few people. Now he is doing well, why don't we go and vote for him?"

Zhang Mao said laughingly: "Why are a bunch of wastes trying to escape? I'll tell you that you want to leave home to avoid the limelight these days. If you really leak the rumor and leave, isn't it too late to show your strength? Are you in a hurry to quit?"

He pondered for a moment and said, "Zhang Zhong has been in Yang Ling's hands for a few days. If he had called us, Yang Ling would have come to arrest people long ago. There is no movement now. It means that Zhang Zhong has not let go. I think... we can still wait and see what happens. We must not act rashly and rely on others. How can we be the leader of our family? Although Yang Hu has a good relationship with us, he is a green forest and a gangster. After all, we are not brothers of the same origin."

Liu Liu waved his hand and said, "Hei Tou, go to the village entrance to watch, let's discuss with Brother Mao."

Zhang Mao said: "No need, I have someone left at the entrance of the village. I informed my brother who had revealed his name in front of Zhang Zhong to leave home to avoid the limelight immediately. I will rush back to Bazhou. Zhang Zhong didn't tell us what we were doing, but he was afraid that he would just have the intention and hoped that we would save him. He was the first to make a name for his character. He was very meaningful, and I, Zhang Mao, could not lose his fault."

Feng Lei said nervously: "Brother, killing people is easy to save people. He made friends with you, but you raised it with a big handful of money. He is not as good as Brother Qi Yanming. He is his own brother. He will not recruit us even if he goes to prison. He... Is a eunuch, have a genital?"

Zhang Mao smiled coldly and said, "Where can you not be killed if you are in the world? Zhang Zhong committed a death sentence. If I don't save him, I will die. I said that I should save him, and I should see if there is a chance. If I can save him, I have to save him. If I can't save him, I have to......"

He shut up, grabbed the cup in front of him and drank it all. Liu Hui thought for a moment and said, "Brother, since Yang Ling is going to use Zhang Zhong's plan to pretend to die and lure corrupt officials in Bazhou, why don't we spread this news, disrupt his plan, and let him lose his own way. Maybe there is an opportunity to take advantage of it."

Zhang Mao smiled bitterly and said, "Isn't it even harder to save him like that? Besides, Yang Ling must check the person who leaked the news, not only involves my brother, but also exposes him faster."

Liu Liu said fiercely: "Since that's the case, let's go with our elder brother. If we can save him, we will do our duty. If we can't save him, it's his life and we can't blame us!"

Zhang Mao shook his head and said, "No! I'll go and listen to the wind first. If I need personnel, I will come to you and hide in the place..."

Liu Liu said, "It's still an old place, I'll immediately notify you to meet Zhang Zhong. Through the name and name, all the brothers are hidden. The eldest brother needs to use personnel and send someone to notify us at any time."

"Okay!" Zhang Mao stood up: "You guys get ready immediately, I'll sneak back to Bazhou immediately!"

Early in the morning, Mr. Fan Moli drank a bowl of rice porridge, ate some snacks, and light side dishes. Then he dressed under the service of two concubines. He was romantic all night, and there was a bit of spring between the two enchanting concubines' eyebrows.

The newly-appointed concubine Bier complained in a delicate manner: "Master, it's too early for you to go to the yamen now. It's not that the Beijing officials have to get up early to go to court, so why don't you sleep more hours?"

Fan Moli yawned and laughed, "I haven't fed you little fairy yet? Sleep, Master, don't you want to be beautiful in the spring couch and can't get up. Isn't this Yang Beheading yet? This evil star has turned Bazhou upside down, and no one is worried. Alas! Even if you pretend to be elephant, Master, I have to pretend. When will this little devil pat his butt and leave, I will feel relieved."

"Hahaha, Lord Fan, don't worry. The Duke of the State will leave Bazhou early tomorrow morning!" With the voice, Jiang Bin stepped in, wearing military uniforms, with a knife under his ribs, and smiling with his hands on his back.

Several servants who could not stop him chased in confusion, but were pushed away by several soldiers who suddenly appeared. Their attitude was extremely arrogant. Fan Moli was wearing black hats with both hands. Seeing this, he couldn't help but be surprised and said, "Master Jiang, why are you... so rude that you have just entered my inner room?"

Jiang Bin said indifferently: "Hi. What are the inner and outer rooms, inside and outside? I am a rough man, so why should I pay attention to those things?" He walked over casually, took off Fan Moli's official hat, shook it with his fingers, and then put it on Bier's head. He looked at it and laughed: "Mr. Fan, look, this hat is much more handsome than you."

Fan Moli was furious and said sternly: "Get out of the bill, there are no rules, get out of me!"

Jiang Bin said tskly: "Sir, be kind to the beauty. You are so cute little lady. You scared me, early in the morning. Forget it." As he said, he slapped Bier's plump buttocks and said with a smile: "Beauty, your master told you to get out, don't make him angry, go out quickly."

Fan Yangli was furious and pointed: "Jiang Bin, I told you to get out!" He cursed, but a trace of fear flashed through his eyes, and an ominous premonition filled his heart.

Jiang Bin sat on the stool with a big golden sword, raised his legs and said, "Don't worry, sir, after the assignment, the official will get out of here!" After that, he sank his face and said sternly: "Come here, tie up the criminal Fan Moli for me!"

Two soldiers rushed into the door immediately, grabbed Fan Moli's arm, quickly put a hemp rope on his neck, and tied him tightly. Fan Moli said in horror: "Jiang Bin, are you crazy? What are you.........?"

Jiang Bin glanced at the beauty next to him with a lustful look and said slowly: "What's your name?"

"I...my name is Rou'er." The concubine was so scared that her pretty face turned pale and she replied nervously.

Jiang Bin narrowed his eyes, swept his soft and slender waist, nodded and laughed, "Good name, come on, pour me a cup of tea."

Fan Moli roared angrily: "My surname is Jiang, you are so brave. Can you resist? Who asked you to arrest me?"

Jiang Bin bowed to the sky and said, "What's wrong with Duke Wei now?"

Fan Moli felt tight, but he still said stubbornly: "Duke Wei? He... He is not qualified to arrest me as a fifth-rank official. I want to sue him, I want to sue you, I want to..."

"What do you want?" Jiang Bin glanced at him impatiently: "Why are you so angry early in the morning? There is a sage, Duke Weiguo is restraining the military and political officials of the State and thoroughly investigate the major cases of corruption among officials. This general is to handle the case under the order!"

"Come here, take Fan Moli to the imperial envoy's headquarters! The property here is sealed and wait for the official to investigate!"

"Yes!" There was a loud bang outside, and several soldiers rushed in, carrying buckets, holding a bundle of seals, and stacking them onto the table, then began to brush seals, seal cages, and seal cabinets.

Jiang Bin couldn't even look at Fan Moli, who looked like earth. He stood up lazily, took a seal, and stuck it on Miss Rouer's tall breasts, then picked up a piece of snack and threw it into his mouth. While walking out, he muttered: "My life is so miserable. I have to catch so many people early in the morning. Here we seal it first. Let's go to the mansion of Lord Tongzhi Gui Dan."

The iron cavalry of various counties and towns in Bazhou were scattered. The subordinates of the guerrilla general Jiang Bin suddenly appeared in the residences of various officials in the early morning, saying that they were ordered by the imperial envoy Yang Ling to arrest corrupt officials and seize the title of the mansion. The news that Zhang Zhong was not dead spread, and officials in Bazhou were scattered when they heard the news.

Qiao Yushu, the magistrate of Gu'an, was so scared that he collapsed on the bed. He hugged his concubine's thigh and cried. He was full of tears. From morning until noon, he had not seen the officers and soldiers come to arrest him, and he felt a little hungry. Then he got off the ground, ate some snacks, drank some tea, and asked someone to go out to inquire about the news. After asking, he found out that the officers and soldiers had arrested several officials, sealed the house, and then tied up people and whistled away. He thought he was not as a person.

Lord Qiao sat at home and bit his fingers in a daze. He thought he was too low-key and forgot about him. He was secretly glad that the officers and soldiers came to the door, but it was not to arrest him, but to declare the purpose of the court to punish corrupt officials, and to ask him to come forward to comfort the place and not cause trouble.

Yang Ling did not arrest all the officials. He knew that the salary of the Ming officials was extremely low. Even the honest officials rarely did not take advantage of the court, so those who were corrupt and moderate. Although they were corrupt, they were willing to do something practical for the people. They were not greedy but mediocre for the officials. They were all spared by him.

Despite this, there were still more than 60 officials arrested, including the fifth-rank official in the Fucheng City, which was swept away from the fifth-rank officials. These officials were of high rank, and all of them were directly taken to investigate. In the afternoon, all the people knew about the news. The entire Bazhou suddenly caused a sensation. The people were both excited and confused. After all, it was unprecedented for the imperial court to arrest so many officials.

Fortunately, the Chinese prosecutors were in Bazhou for 20 years, and all the bureaucrats were clear about the details. The acting officials had already made a long list. After more than half of the arrest tasks, the order to appoint the acting officials was conveyed. The reason why Yang Ling did not issue a letter of appointment at the same time was to let these officials feel the feeling of waiting for death. I believe that this unforgettable fear, coupled with the future setting of supervision and commander positions, can make most of the officials turn back to justice.

The officials who were sitting at home like frightened birds were all scared to death when they saw soldiers knocking on the door. However, they were overjoyed when they arrived at the place of promotion and rushed to the yamen immediately and led people to post notices to calm the hearts of the people. Even the fat county magistrate Qiao walked around and ran around the county, sweating so hard that he was busy.

Many officials did not have the time to eat for the first half of the day, and had no time to eat for the second half of the day. The hungry chest was pressed against their belly, but their hearts were extremely stable and at ease. After extreme fear, they escaped the disaster and the double joy of being grateful and suddenly promoted had already filled their hearts with ups and downs.

Liang Hong walked out of the imperial envoy position listlessly and captured the people for a day, but he was stunned. The Liang Qinen envoy was a little depressed. A series of things happened in Bazhou, and the popularity of the four demon monks dropped sharply. The people closed the door to avoid disaster. There were fewer people willing to come to the death of the four charlatans to spend money and vent their anger. They could not earn a few cents a day, and today they started to arrest officials again, and no one came. Thinking of this, Liang Hong sighed heavily.

It was originally a fat man to leave Beijing, but after following Yang Ling, he would not get any benefits. If it were him, he would never let the people run around, and he would only make the sages sound, and he was afraid that they would not come to the door to deliver the money. Besides, Zhang Zhong was beaten to death this time, and it was also a great opportunity for the officials of Bazhou to get rid of their own ties. But Yang Ling only accepted the complaints and did not charge the money. He really didn't make any money.

Especially when I arrest corrupt officials today, if I am a little more active, I can build a mountain of silver at home overnight. It is really heartbreaking. Liang Hong cursed hatefully, stretched his waist boredly, and was about to go back to the room to simmer when he suddenly saw four big men in cloth robes whispering a few words in the corner of the street, and then one of them walked straight over.

Liang Hong immediately took two steps back alertly and hid himself by the guards. Now Yang Ling has offended many people in Bazhou, so he should not become a scapegoat.

But when the man came up, he bowed politely, "If you have any important matters under me, please report to the imperial envoy, Duke Wei. Can the military man do it? Let me report it on your behalf?"

When Liang Hong heard that he had something to see Yang Ling, he felt relieved. He flashed out and said, "See the Duke of the Kingdom? What is the identity of the Duke of the Kingdom? Did anyone see anyone? If you have any grievances, you will go to the magistrate's yamen, but the imperial envoy will not see you!"

Liang Hong was wearing a fur robe, but it was not the official uniform in the palace. The man didn't know his identity. He thought he was a subordinate of the Duke, and said with a smile on his face: "This Duke, I really have a major injustice. I want to sue Zhang Zhongqiang for robbing people's wealth and requesting return. The magistrate could not make any decision on this matter, uh... What's more, the magistrate was also... arrested, and the acting magistrate was busy with his relationship. The young man had to ask for help from Duke Wei, Yang Qingtian. I also asked you for convenience."

When Liang Hong heard that he was here to seek wealth, he could make Zhang Zhong fall in love with him and go to blackmail himself, he would be a wealthy family. He couldn't help but lit up his eyes. He looked up and down a few times, and saw that the man had a look of dust, a heroic face, and was wearing a common clothes, but his aura was extraordinary. He smiled and said, "The Duke of the State is busy with affairs, and he is busy with official duties. How dare I disturb him these trivial matters? If the people have grievances and don't go to the government to complain, they will directly look for the Duke of the State, that wouldn't it be a mess of the court's laws? You..."

The hand sank, a small blue cloth bag had fallen into the hand, and I weighed it roughly. At least a hundred taels of silver. Liang Hong's eyes lit up and his words turned: "You... Since you came to the door, you must have a major grievance and it is difficult to tell me. Our family will do a good thing and report it to you. If the Duke of the State will not see you, our family will not guarantee it."

The man heard him speak to our family. He saw his voice soft and soft. There was no need under his jaw, and then he realized that it was a father-in-law. He hurriedly said, "Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes."

When Liang Hong heard this, he immediately smiled, and hurriedly stuffed the silver into his arms, waved his hand and said, "I'll wait at the door, and we'll report it to you."

As soon as he had money, the right admiral of the Jinwu Guard and the deputy envoy of the imperial envoy were not worried about his identity and immediately reduced to a errand. He ran to meet Yang Ling in a dilemma. Yang Ling was negotiating the disposal of these corrupt officials in the study, and it was impossible to send them all to the capital. He had already sent them to the capital for interrogation, and then secretly submitted a memorial to the emperor for the harm of Zhengdian's punishment. Zhengde also agreed with his opinion. However, these arrested corrupt officials cannot also come to Bazhou for blood. They must follow the law. If they beheaded, they must go to jail.

Hua Tui Guan is much more proficient in these criminal laws than him, so Yang Ling is asking for his opinion. Hua Tui Guan's butt injury has not yet healed, and he is sitting on a recliner with thick mattresses and talking to Yang Ling. When he sees Liang Hong coming in, he shut up.

Liang Hong smiled and said with a smile: "Grandpa, a man was persecuted by Zhang Zhong and his family property was extorted. I heard that Zhang Zhong was killed. Now I want to ask you to seek justice for him outside the gate. Our family knows that Grandpa is busy, but seeing that man is really pitiful, his wife and children are standing on the street in tattered clothes, he feels compassion for a moment..., Grandpa, you love the people as much as your son, so let's meet him."

When Yang Ling heard this, he looked at Liang Hong with admiration. It was rare that this money was obsessed with kindness. Then just meet him. He quickly waved his hand and said, "Okay, then let him come in, and my country's Duke will meet him."

Liang Hongxi said: "The prince is really a bodhisattva. Haha, okay, then let us let him in."

Liang Hong hurriedly withdrew and ordered the guards to bring the man in, and said with a smile: "The Duke of China is busy. I didn't want to see him. Our family is very persuading him. I have tried my best to do anything for you. I will meet the Duke of China later..."

The man smiled and then put another small bag into his hand, whispering: "Thank you, my father-in-law, this is five ingots of gold. Whether this matter is successful or not, the younger one will accept your love."

Liang Hong was very happy at first, and then felt regretful: Look at this, this family has not been knocked by Zhang Zhong, and it is so generous, both gold and silver. If he had known this, he should have calmed down and beat him up for a few more times.

As soon as he thought of this, Liang Hong suddenly felt regretful and his joy turned into despair. He sighed listlessly and said, "You go in and be careful when speaking."

Seeing the big man entering Yangling study led by the guards, Zhang Hong's eyes turned around. Suddenly, he thought: It seems that this is a fat sheep, I'm here to wait. If Duke Wei promised to claim back his property, our family would have to find a way to take over this mission. Hehe, this big man is so happy, thank you must be indispensable.

The big man entered the study and saw a handsome white-faced scholar sitting at the table. There was a fierce man with a single eyebrows lying on the chair next to him, and four sword-like guards stood on both sides.

He knew the rules very well. He only took two steps, stepped into the threshold and stopped moving forward. He fell to the ground and said respectfully: "I have seen the prince."

Yang Ling looked at him and suddenly smiled and said, "Are you a citizen of Bazhou who was blackmailed by Zhang Zhong? I don't think of it. What is your identity?"

The man was shocked. He didn't know where he was exposed. After hearing this, the four guards quickly stopped Yang Ling. Xueliang's single sword was unsheathed. The two guards behind him pressed the knife with one hand and raised the other hand with Diping. I wonder what the purpose of this action was.

Seeing this, the man did not dare to move, and knelt there and said respectfully: "Yes! The prince's eyes are like torches, and his small... is indeed not the people of Bazhou."

Yang Ling's eyes flashed and he said in suspicion: "Harewell?"

"Yes. The humble position is..." The man hesitated for a moment, looked around and Yang Ling smiled slightly, "There are all people in this room who are trustworthy in their own country. No matter who you are, since you can trust me, you might as well believe them."

After hearing this, the great man said with confidence: "Report to the Duke of the State. His humble position is........ Yuan Biao, the general of the Hejian Prefecture!"

"Hejian?" Yang Ling was startled and said, "Hejian Prefecture General, what's the important thing to do when he ran to Bazhou?"

Yuan Biao said something in a casual manner, and all Yang Ling and Hua Tui Officers changed their faces. It turned out that Zhang Zhong was not only greedy for ink and exploiting the people, but also colluded with Xiangmata.
To be continued...