Five years of county magistrate, 100 million catties of grain shocked Li Shimin

Chapter 160
"alert!"

Fang Yuan immediately drew his knife and shouted loudly.

Thinking that it was the bandit head who had left and returned, he brought back reinforcements.

"Line up!"

"Extinguisher!"

"Back to the mountain!"

Li Danqiu also drank a lot.

Immediately let everyone retreat to the mountain.

The opponent estimated that there were as many as five hundred cavalry.

I am an infantry, and it is impossible to be their opponent on flat ground.

Only by going up the mountain and taking advantage of the mountains can it be possible to win.

The women at the scene screamed in fright and ran up the mountain again and again.

Wang Shiyu was also quite frightened, but she immediately grabbed Fang Yuan's hand and held it tightly.

Soon, Fang Yuan and others retreated to the mountain, waiting in line for the arrival of the cavalry.

And those cavalry quickly arrived in front of Fang Yuan and the others.

"father?!"

Wang Shiyu suddenly let out a cry.

Among the cavalry, the leader immediately ordered to stop the horse.

"Dad, is that you?"

Wang Shiyu yelled again.

Under the light of the torch, she vaguely saw that the leader was her father.

"Shiyu, where are you, Shiyu?"

Sure enough, it was Wang Shiyu's father, Wang Changrong.

"Father, I'm here, I'm here."

Wang Shiyu shouted excitedly.

Let go of Fang Yuan's hand and run down the mountain.

Fang Yuan and others learned that it was Wang Changrong who arrived, so they relaxed their vigilance.

Fortunately, it is reinforcements, otherwise there will be a fierce battle tonight.

"Poetry!"

Wang Changrong dismounted quickly and ran towards Wang Shiyu.

The father and daughter hugged each other excitedly, completely relieved.

As if feeling embarrassed, Wang Changrong quickly let go of Wang Shiyu.

At this time, Fang Yuan and others slowly came down from the mountain, and the torch was lit again.

Hundreds of torches were suddenly lit, frightening the other cavalry into panic.

"Father, Fang Yuan brought people to save me!"

"You don't know, I almost won't see you, those bandits are terrifying!"

Wang Shiyu choked up and said.

She didn't speak, she really almost missed seeing Wang Changrong.

Although the Bandit will not kill her, he will take her away.

She is not sure what she will face in the future, whether she will face the same as those women, and she is terrified after thinking about it.

"Fang Inspector, great grace and great virtue, I, Wang Changrong, have written it down, if you have any orders, just ask!"

Seeing Fang Yuan coming down, Wang Changrong took a deep breath and stepped forward, saluting respectfully.

He also saw that there were dozens of women behind Fang Yuan and others, many of them were wearing men's clothes.

You can imagine what those women went through.

Fortunately, my daughter is fine.

Otherwise, it will be a lifetime of guilt.

"The royal patriarch is polite."

Fang Yuan returned the gift and accepted it calmly.

With Wang Changrong's words, it is very cost-effective to rescue Wang Shiyu.

"Miss Li, Mr. Li, you are here, me."

Wang Changrong found that Li Danqiu and Li Siwen were there, and immediately saluted them.

But seeing the two siblings, he suddenly felt that it was too much to thank Fang Yuan just now, asking for such a big condition.

But seeing the two sisters and brothers now, how could they owe them a favor?
"Don't thank us."

"We were called by Fang Yuan to help."

Li Danqiu waved his hands.

When Wang Changrong heard this, he was relieved, but he still thanked the two of them verbally.

"Patriarch Wang, since you are here, Wang Shiyu will be handed over to you."

"Also. Eh, Governor Cui is here too."

Fang Yuan said slowly.

Hand over Wang Shiyu to Wang Changrong.

Just as he was about to hand over the woman behind to Wang Changrong, he found Cui Yuanting riding on the horse.

Not only that, Ding Huabin, the magistrate of Leping County, was also there.

"Inspector Fang!"

Cui Yuanting frowned slightly and got off his horse.

He didn't want to show his face, but was discovered by Fang Yuan.

Seeing Cui Yuanting dismounted, the others dismounted one after another.

"Since Cui Jieshi is here, it just so happens that these women will be arranged by Cui Jieshi."

"They were all rescued from the cottage, and the initial understanding is from the counties of Bingzhou."

Fang Yuan waved to those women and let them come out.

"Fang Cishi is a good method."

Cui Yuanting just glanced at those women.

He felt that Fang Yuan was mocking him by handing over the person at this time.

It is to tell Wang Changrong and others that the security of Bingzhou under his rule is not good.

This time he brought people over and gathered the state officials of the governor's mansion and the soldiers of several aristocratic families.

Otherwise, he would not be able to gather five hundred cavalry.

"It's just a life and death fight!"

"I will retire first."

Fang Yuan said indifferently.

He bowed slightly to everyone and prepared to leave.

"Inspector Fang, hand over those bandits to me."

Cui Yuanting discovered that Fang Yuan's men were escorting a group of bandits.

There are also several large boxes, which should contain a lot of good things.

To exterminate the bandits must also take away the good things of the bandits.

"These bandits murdered for their money and have been sentenced to death."

"They have killed the officials of the state, so please let the governor Cui pass it to the officials."

Fang Yuan explained.

Cui Yuanting frowned slightly, intending to embarrass Fang Yuan.

But Fang Yuan's excuse made it difficult for him to refute, if he refuted, he would be considered petty.

While hesitating, the magistrate of Leping County came out.

"Inspector Fang, isn't this against the rules?"

"They are all bandits in our Bingzhou territory, and they should be handed over to Bingzhou to deal with them."

"There are also boxes of things and more than 70 horses, which should also be handed over to Bingzhou."

Ding Huabin stood up and said.

Cui Yuanting didn't speak, what Ding Huabin said was exactly what he wanted to say.

It's just that, as the governor, he was embarrassed to show such greed for those things.

"Magistrate Ding said that it is not in compliance with the rules. Is it true that you want these dirt?"

Fang Yuan frowned, mockingly said.

"Inspector Fang only leaves troubles for us to deal with, but taking away the dirt is in compliance with the rules?"

Ding Huabin glanced at the women who were left behind, and said with a smile.

Cui Yuanting didn't speak, the corner of his mouth raised slightly to look at Fang Yuan, waiting for Fang Yuan's answer.

According to what Ding Huabin said, Fang Yuan took the benefits by himself, and left the troubles to himself and others to deal with.

"Magistrate Ding Huabin, how did you become the magistrate of Leping County?"

"Not to mention bandits appearing in the county under the administration, and fifty or sixty women from good families who were kidnapped did nothing, but now they treat the people who need help as trouble."

"Inspector Cui, do you want to suspend his post and report the reason to the Ministry of Officials? If you are embarrassed not to report it, I can report it for you."

Fang Yuan's eyes turned cold, hehe said with a smile.

"You, you are talking nonsense!"

"I have been secretly observing these bandits!"

Ding Huabin's complexion changed drastically, and his speech became flustered.

If Fang Yuan surpassed Cui Yuanting and wrote to the Ministry of Officials, there is a high probability that the Ministry of Officials will hold him accountable.

It is understandable that there are bandits in the county he governs, but fifty or sixty women from good families did nothing, and it is not known how many deaths there are. He will be held accountable.

Damn it, why didn't I think that Fang Yuan would ignore Cui Yuanting's criticism and report to the official department?
"Inspector Fang, this is Bingzhou!"

Cui Yuanting's expression also changed, he didn't expect Fang Yuan to say that.

According to the rules, he reported the affairs of Bingzhou to the imperial court.

If Fang Yuan reported it directly, it would be to shake his face.

The imperial court might hold Fang Yuan accountable for exceeding his authority.

But Ding Huabin might not be able to keep it.

After all, the incident involved is not small.

"You don't need to be reminded by Governor Cui."

"You and the state governor and county magistrate will probably not bother you and send you home. Come here, I will send you back."

Fang Yuan smiled slightly, and waved to those women.

When they were on the mountain, Zheng Jiu and others comforted these women, saying that it was getting late, and they would take them back to Pingcheng County first, and then either give them money or send them back.

Now hearing that Ding Huabin seemed to despise them as trouble, and considering Fang Yuan saved them, these women immediately followed Fang Yuan's words and walked to Fang Yuan's side.

Seeing this, Cui Yuanting's face turned ugly.

"Inspector Fang, this is Bingzhou, don't go too far!"

Ding Huabin shouted in a low voice.

If these women were really brought back by Fang Yuan, then Fang Yuan could take a statement from them and report it to the official department, then he would really be finished.

"How is it too much?"

"I'm saving the people of Datang, how can I go too far?"

Fang Yuan sneered.

"These people are from our state, you have no right to deal with them!"

"Those stolen goods are also Bingzhou's materials, and you also have no right to deal with them, please keep them!"

Ding Huabin took a deep breath and said in a deep voice.

He decided to risk everything and keep everything.

As long as everything is left behind, even if Fang Yuan reports to the official department, there is no evidence.

As long as Cui Yuanting is willing to protect him, he can still sue Fang Yuan for overstepping his authority and wronging his colleagues, the crime is even bigger.

"Yes, you are right, I really have no right to deal with it."

"You can also mention the Ministry of Officials and say that this official has left to govern the prefecture and county."

Fang Yuan snorted coldly, and ordered everyone to leave.

With that said, he got on his horse, and everyone was ready to set off.

"You stop!"

Ding Huabin shouted.

"Inspector Fang, please leave the person and the stolen goods behind!"

Cui Yuanting said in a deep voice.

He didn't care much about these women and stolen goods.

But Fang Yuan left like this, greatly hurting his face.

And if Fang Yuan really reported it to the Ministry of Officials, the news would definitely spread.

At that time, if Ding Huabin is dismissed or something, it will attract even more people to laugh at him.

"Can you see if you can let me stay?"

"set off!"

Fang Yuan smiled wildly.

Order Zheng Jiu and others to go back.

Li Danqiu siblings looked at each other, got on their horses and left.

Zheng Jiu was even more straightforward, slowly carrying back the captured horses and money.

Ding Huabin was in a hurry, but at this moment he couldn't say anything threatening, he could only look at Cui Yuanting.

"Fang Inspector, show me some face?!"

Cui Yuanting took a deep breath and said politely.

He thought about forcing Fang Yuan to stay.

But as soon as the thought came to mind, I knew it was impossible.

Although I have 500 people, some of them were brought by Wang Changrong.

And as long as Fang Yuan escapes, he will face unbearable consequences.

"Hahaha"

"Wasn't Governor Cui very arrogant when he blocked my way?"

Fang Yuan laughed loudly.

At the beginning, he never thought of throwing Cui Yuanting and others face.

He just felt that it would be troublesome for those women to be entangled or sent back, so he asked Cui Yuanting and others to send them.

Who knew that Ding Huabin stood up with a strange yin and yang, which reminded Fang Yuan that he had a grudge with the other party, now is the time for revenge.

Cui Yuanting's face became even uglier, feeling ashamed and lost at home, looking at Fang Yuan's back leaving slowly, he was speechless.

"Inspector Cui, you can't let him go."

Ding Huabin was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

If Fang Yuan leaves like this, he will be finished.

"Idiot, look at your good deeds!"

Cui Yuanting shouted angrily in embarrassment.

The horsewhip in his hand couldn't hold back and lashed towards Ding Huabin.

With a slap, Ding Huabin received a blow to his shoulder, causing him to cry out in pain.

But at the same time, the air seemed to become silent, and everyone was a little unbelievable.

"Turn back, I will block the appointment and dismissal of the Ministry of Officials for you!"

Cui Yuanting also realized that his behavior was too aggressive, so he was forced to promise benefits.

He was really annoyed at Ding Huabin, if he didn't know how to speak just now, even if he didn't keep the bandits and stolen goods, he could have kept those women.

There is no witness on Fang Yuan's side, even if he goes to the Ministry of Officials, he can still deal with it, and he will not cause trouble to the point where Ding Huabin is dismissed, it's all due to the idiot Ding Huabin.

"Xie Zhouzun."

Ding Huabin immediately saluted Cui Yuanting.

When he lowered his head, his eyes became like poisonous snakes.

"Let's go back."

Cui Yuanting said harshly.

After getting on the horse, go back in the direction you came from.

Everyone followed slowly, and finally Wang Shiyu's father and daughter also followed.

Fang Yuan returned to Pingcheng County first.

Arrange for Sun Taihe to house those women and record their statements.

Some of the money seized from the bandits was given to them as money.

Then return to the governor's mansion.

Just after returning, Ye Chengmin and other representatives of ten foreign families arrived overnight.

"Master Inspector, I heard that you wiped out bandits in Leping County and rescued many women?"

Ye Chengmin asked.

"Patriarch Ye, your news is a little too well-informed?"

Fang Yuan frowned and said.

It is night now, and there is no one in the city under curfew, yet they even know?

"Prefect Fang was joking."

"It's because you moved too much when you went out this year, we just paid a little attention."

Ye Chengmin smiled and said.

When Fang Yuan left Liaozhou City, more than 30 horses set off.

Then more than 300 people followed. There were too many movements, and everyone in the city paid attention.

"It was to wipe out the bandits and save 62 women."

Fang Yuan felt relieved after hearing their explanation.

I thought they had planted spies in their own state officials or security guards.

"Does Governor Fang still remember what we told you earlier that one or two counties belong to Liaozhou?"

"What do you think of Leping County?"

Ye Chengmin smiled mysteriously.

"There is a way?!"

Fang Yuan was stunned for a moment, excitedly said.

These guys are actually here for real?

"Have!"

"As long as Governor Fang entrusts us with this matter!"

Ye Chengmin said solemnly.

"Can't I intervene?"

Fang Yuan frowned and said.

He also wanted Ding Huabin to step down and slap the governor of Bingzhou.

"Well, what are you trying to get involved in?"

Ye Chengmin and the others looked at each other and asked.

"I have a bit of grievance with the governor of Bingzhou."

Fang Yuan briefly explained the situation.

"It's best not to interfere."

"A county is much bigger than this little grievance, right?"

Ye Chengmin shook his head and said.

"That's natural."

"How long do you need?"

Fang Yuan nodded.

For a county, what is that little grudge?
Leping County is a small county, but it has a vast area, and its individual area is larger than that of every county in Liaozhou.

"It's like half a month to a month."

Ye Chengmin pondered for a moment, then said in a deep voice.

"Okay, I will hand over the information to you tomorrow and I won't interfere."

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

If you can draw a county, you can wait longer.

"Fang Inspector Shi is wise!"

Ye Chengmin and the others flattered and saluted, and left immediately.

"Is Zhang San here?"

Fang Yuan looked at the backs of them leaving, turned around and asked Zheng Jiudao.

"Yes, Zhou Zun."

Zhang San walked out from the side room.

Fang Yuan left in the afternoon, and he has been working here so that Fang Yuan can send back news and so on.

"I asked people to check Ye Chengmin and the others before. How was the result?"

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

These foreign families really surprised me.

"I don't have a lot of information so far, but I know that they are all famous families in Hedong."

"Compared with the three families in Hedong, they are quite different, but they are all top families in their state."

Zhang Sangong said.

He is investigating, but it will take time.

There is not much information at present, only know that it is a very powerful family.

"Continue to investigate, the officer is very curious."

Fang Yuan warned.

I don't know what method they used to draw Leping County over.

But as long as you draw it over, it's a good thing, and you don't need to know how they operate.

The night passed quickly.

The state officials who stayed in Pingcheng returned the next day.

Give those women's statements to Fang Yuan.

Fang Yuan did not hesitate, and handed over the confession to Ye Chengmin and the others.

As for the bandits, they were interrogated in state prisons.

A few days passed by.

Chang'an City, Tai Chi Palace, Imperial Study Room.

Li Shimin is revising the memorial, paying special attention to the East Turkic War.

Today, Tang and East Turks have started a war, and the decisive battle has started for more than a month.

From the feedback from Li Jing and others, it can be seen that their advantage on the battlefield this time is their Datang.

In this regard, Li Shimin's nervous and worried heart can also be relaxed, and he is no longer so worried about the war situation.

"Huh? Bingzhou is too big to manage too many areas. Assigning Leping County to Liaozhou will benefit the country and the people."

"Whose memorial, dare to present it in front of me?"

"Ma Zhou? Who?"

Li Shimin frowned when he saw the memorial.

All provinces, states and counties have clear divisions, which will not be changed easily.

This kind of matter is usually decided by many humerus ministers after discussion.

And an unknown Ma Zhou dared to write such a memorial to himself, what a court of death!

But as Li Shimin continued to read, he was deeply impressed by the truth in the memorial, and thought that Ma Zhou was a talent.

"Come here, find out who Ma Zhou is?"

Li Shimin shouted a little excitedly.

A talent, to be able to write such a memorial must be a talent.

Li Shimin couldn't hold back, and read the memorial again, amazed.

But although he felt that the memorial was good, he was not moved by it.

But think of Fang Yuan!

I haven't seen my virtuous minister Ying Meng for a long time.

I don't know how Fang Yuan manages Liaozhou now?

When the battle situation is stable, go to Liaozhou, have a showdown with Fang Yuan, and see how he reacts.

Not long after, the eunuch returned.

"Your Majesty, Ma Zhou is from Chiping County, Qinghe County. He is lonely and eager to learn. He used to be a teaching assistant in Buzhou, and now he lives in Zhonglang General Changhe's house."

Li Shimin nodded and did not speak, but he remembered this person in his heart.

After pondering for a while, he said: "Please Du Ruhui, Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji."

(End of this chapter)