Chapter 198: Infamy for eternity!
He Yanting said: "I know your abilities. Even if you leave Beijing, you can still make a name for yourself. There is no need to follow me and keep hiding your identity. Shengjing is not a place suitable for you."
Yang Wu looked up at him, with all kinds of thoughts lingering in his heart, and finally turned into a light sigh.
"Forget it, time is not waiting for me after all." Yang Wu swallowed the bitterness in his throat and smiled: "We haven't failed in several years, but that time, the brothers were about to get military merit and promotion..."
He said halfway, and sighed: "I still remember Xiaoliu said that after the battle, he would save enough money to marry a wife and go back."
[Good guy, this flag is not raised! Yang Wu
: “???”
What?
Being interrupted by Jiang Zhiyu, the hurt feelings that Yang Wu had just felt disappeared without a trace. After so many years, he had let it go.
It’s not that there is no regret, but isn’t regret the norm in life?
With a sigh, Yang Wu took the initiative to say: “You can suppress the bandits, but you can only suppress half of them.”
“Most of my brothers are common people in Jinzhou. Because of that dog official Liu Zhijie, their families were broken up and they had no way to make a living, so they had to become bandits.”
“They have suffered themselves, so how could they attack people of the same kind? They just stand by the roadside and attack those dogs who rely on their power to oppress the people.”
They rob the rich to help the poor, but the other half is not like that. Yang Wu said, his
voice getting louder: "When I first came to Jinzhou, I went to the government and served as a bodyguard for a while. I was very familiar with Liu Zhijie. I couldn't understand why such a person could be an official?"
"During his administration, the people of Jinzhou were living in poverty. From taxes to corvée, he collected money in various ways. He collected 'festival money' for festivals, 'regular money' for work, and 'official money' for suing the government... and so on."
"They ask for a few taels of silver at every turn. Who can afford it? If you just stay at home and don't go out or work, you will be charged 'flower money'. How many people have lost their fortunes or even their lives because of these so-called titles?"
Yang Wu sneered, "But it is people like this! They can enjoy the glory and wealth, and have no worries about food and clothing!"
"What is the truth in this world?!"
He Yanting pondered, "Liu Zhijie is dead, and under Xu Yaowen's governance, this situation will never happen again."
"Dead?" Yang Wu snorted, "What a happy death!"
There was a hint of accusation in his voice, and Jiang Zhiyu nodded in agreement.
[Indeed, the situation was urgent at the time, and it was indeed too easy for him. 】
【But don't worry, although his death was easy, he will be infamous for eternity. When I return, I will have His Majesty build bronze statues of him everywhere in Tianqi, let him kneel, write his deeds next to him, put whips on him, let people whip and spit on him! For eternity, his reputation will be infamous for eternity! 】
【Karma will eventually come, it's not that it won't come, it's just that the time has not come yet. 】
Yang Wu listened quietly, and the surging emotions in his heart gradually eased.
"In short, it's the same old saying. If you can live peacefully, no one wants to do this business that is on the edge of a knife," he looked at He Yanting, "General He, I know your ability. I can't stop you. I just hope you can give them a way out."
He Yanting sighed and put his hand on his shoulder. Under his palm, Yang Wu's body trembled slightly.
"I'm no longer a general. Just call me by my name. I will deal with these people properly."
Jiang Zhiyu said, "Don't worry. After Liu Zhijie's death, Xu Yaowen will definitely be the new prefect. Lian Qisheng above him won't be able to cause any trouble. Xu Yaowen will definitely rectify the administration and return Jinzhou to a peaceful and clear state."
Her voice was sonorous and firm.
Yang Wu was startled, and a surge of blood surged in his heart.
"If he is really a good official, I am willing to follow him!"
Yang Wu said loudly, thought for a moment, and was in a dilemma again: "You may have to stay in this village for a while. I will draw a list and let you recognize the people to avoid accidental injuries when suppressing the bandits."
"No need," Jiang Zhiyu curled his lips: "That Feimaotui has the list in his hand, just take it from him."
Yang Wu's eyes could not hide his surprise.
Feimaotui himself remembered that when he saw this man was pitiful, he let him stay in the village. He was cowardly and timid, so he let him do some odd jobs without communicating with others.
How could such a person have a list? !
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On the other side, after coming out of the tent, the bandits dealt with the wild boar in a few seconds. No one dared to approach the tent to eavesdrop. They all squatted by the brazier in groups of two or three.
The eldest brother and a few of his confidants stood in the corner, looking in the direction of the main account with gloomy faces.
"Tsk, why did the boss come back at this time!" The big man standing next to the eldest brother clicked his tongue lightly: "If he hadn't come back, these people wouldn't have revealed their identities so quickly, and we might have been able to kill them, and eldest brother could have set up his own business!"
"That's right," another big man echoed: "Look at how frightened he is. Others have said to his face that they are going to suppress the bandits, but he can still say congratulations. I looked down on him from the beginning. He is not as decisive as you, eldest brother. We do what we are told. What way can we live in the future if we follow this kind of person?!"
"That's right, we are bandits, and we usually rob things. We are not allowed to do this or that. I've been holding a grudge for a long time!"
Several people gathered together and talked a lot. The more the eldest brother listened, the darker his face became.
"Brother, we can't do this!" The big man said suddenly: "Looking at the boss's attitude, I'm afraid he will hand over the entire village to the government. We must strike first!"
The eldest brother hummed lightly: "How do we strike first?"
"Won't they celebrate later? Let's let them celebrate to their heart's content. I'll put a drug in the wine and increase the dosage. No matter how skilled he is, he won't be able to use it. Then, won't they be at our mercy?"
The big man sneered, "Let's keep them alive first, and cut off their arms while they are asleep. Even if the drug wears off, they won't be able to resist. As long as you cut off the head of the big boss in front of everyone, the other brothers will nominate you to be the new big boss..."
The big brother was listening, but the big man's voice stopped abruptly.
He looked over in confusion, but saw a man standing behind them, squinting his eyes, and he didn't know how much he had heard.
"Second, second boss!" The eldest brother cried out, then quickly lowered his voice and said, "No, it's not what you heard. They, they were just joking, that's all."
Second boss Ayu glanced at them and chuckled, "Really? I think they are right."
"You have the style of a big boss."