Tang Huan was shocked: "A gang of bandits? More than two hundred people? Good heavens, I didn't expect there to be such a large mountain stronghold in Yingzhou!"
"You must immediately ride to Yingzhou Prefecture and inform Lord Xie that more than two hundred mountain bandits have invaded Qihuai County, and ask him for five hundred taels of silver for security expenses."
"Li Da Kui, prepare the troops, let's go and have a meeting!"
The soldier looked troubled: "Sir, isn't five hundred taels too much? What if Lord Xie refuses to give it to us?"
Tang Huan snorted: "You won't give it to him? Then tell his wife that I miss her and ask her to come back and stay for a few days."
The soldier chuckled and said, "Understood, sir, I'll go right away!"
Lord Xie's wife is his sworn sister, and she obeys him without question.
Unfortunately, Lord Xie was notoriously afraid of his wife.
As long as his wife speaks, Lord Xie will definitely obediently hand over the money.
...
Wu Lanxi was a little reluctant to leave the capital soon.
She even felt that staying in a guesthouse was more comfortable than staying in a palace.
After all, the palace didn't have fragrant latrines, soft toilet paper, warm showers, or bouncy beds and pillows...
"Miss, we can set off now."
Lin Wan'er's voice came from outside. Wu Lanxi could only take one last reluctant look before getting into the carriage.
Fortunately, they did not encounter any further difficulties when leaving the city.
Even some of the soldiers guarding the city politely said to them, "Welcome to come again!"
Wu Lanxi compromised somewhat in her heart.
However, she had only just left the city when she heard the sound of horses' hooves outside.
When I lifted the curtain, I saw a large group of soldiers rushing past.
She asked the coachman in surprise, "Seven Locust Trees County actually has such a strong and powerful army?"
The coachman was very proud of himself: "What army? These are just mercenaries. When they're not needed, they each do their own thing. When they are needed, the master provides the money, and we provide the labor!"
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