But then it dissipated.
No matter what, continue to act according to your plan.
In the future, you will be able to control the army and be invincible.
Zhao Jun thought.
Then he said seriously: "With your words, I am satisfied. I want to take a day off tomorrow."
"Hmm? What's wrong?"
Zhao Zhen was puzzled.
Zhao Jun laughed and said, "In the future, besides killing many people in the officialdom, many people will be killed tonight as well. It's time to clean up the underground of Bianliang."
"Well, the underground of Bianliang has brought shame to the Song Dynasty. If you want to mobilize the Palace Guards, you can let Cao Xiu inform me."
Zhao Zhen said.
"Okay, we'll talk about it later if we don't have enough troops."
Zhao Jun did not refuse.
The only power he controlled was the 3,000 Imperial City Guards.
In addition, there are probably several thousand people in Lao Fan’s Kaifeng Prefecture, and it may not be possible to wipe out the enemy in one fell swoop. If the Palace Front Department can be dispatched, it would be much easier.
The two chatted for a few more sentences and finally parted ways.
As soon as Zhao Jun left Xihua Gate, Cao Xiu followed him on horseback. The carriage did not go to Qingtaifang, but headed south towards Kaifeng Prefecture.
The time shown on the watch was 7:23 in the evening, which was 2:15 in the ancient time. However, the streets did not become deserted because of the coming of night, and people were still coming and going.
The Bianliang Night Market is at its busiest in the summer, but a bit less so in early winter. Still, there are countless vendors setting up stalls and lights, and the crowds are bustling, though a bit less than during the day.
The carriage passed through the night market and slowly stopped outside Kaifeng Prefecture.
The gates of Kaifeng Prefecture were now open, Zhao Jun got off the carriage, Di Qing walked over and showed his badge, and all the officials outside the prefecture bowed and saluted: "Minister!"
Zhao Jun nodded slightly. The purple robe on this young man showed his majesty.
Compared to his last visit to Kaifeng Prefecture, this time, the situation was less tense. All the yamen runners and officials were respectful. The yamen runners and Kaifeng Prefecture officials who had been rude to him before were now in jail.
"Hanlong, here I come."
Fan Zhongyan was in the main hall of Kaifeng Prefecture, surrounded by several officials.
When they saw Zhao Jun, they all stood up and saluted.
"Meet the Magistrate."
Everyone was cautious and respectful.
These people were the Tongzhi, judges, and prosecutors of Kaifeng Prefecture, and most of them were newly appointed.
Their predecessors died a miserable death. For example, Liao Yu was sentenced to beheading and is still on death row. It is said that he will have surgery at the end of the year.
Therefore, no one dares to be careless when facing the Constitutional Court, which has the power to decide their life and death.
"Um."
Zhao Jun nodded, then walked over and sat down.
Sitting next to Fan Zhongyan.
Cao Xiu, Di Qing and others stood behind him.
This is Kaifeng Prefecture, after all, it is Lao Fan’s territory, so it’s better not to take over his place.
"Hanlong, this is the map below."
There was a large map on Fan Zhongyan's desk, with a large number of densely packed lines drawn crisscrossing on it, and the major strongholds of various forces below were also marked.
Zhao Jun nodded and said, "I've seen it. I had someone send this picture to you."
"Then I won't say much."
Fan Zhongyan pointed to a location on the map and said, "This is the headquarters of Wuyou Cave, with sixteen entrances and exits. This is the headquarters of Guifan Tower, with thirteen entrances and exits. This is the Ghost Market."
He mentioned several major underground forces, and then added, "I thought we could block these cave entrances, and then send our army in through other entrances to raid their lair."
Zhao Jun looked over.
The forces like Gui Fanlou in Wuyou Cave are cunning, and the entrances to the cave are very hidden. If he hadn't sent undercover agents in, he really wouldn't be able to find so many entrances and exits.
Some entrances and exits are even not far from their headquarters. If they block the exits, wait outside for the attackers, and then send a large army to attack from other entrances and exits, they can probably kill a large number of evil forces.
But Zhao Jun frowned, thought for a moment and said, "No, Lao Fan, your starting point is wrong."
"What's the meaning?"
Fan Zhongyan was puzzled.
Zhao Jun said, "Our first priority is to rescue the hostages. If you do this, you'll likely push them into a desperate situation. It's very likely that the hostages will be harmed if they're left with no other options."
"oh?"
Fan Zhongyan thought for a moment and said, "What do you think?"
"Go straight in through these passages closest to their headquarters, catch them off guard, and force them deeper into the city."
Zhao Jun pointed to the various entrances and exits on the map and said, "If we rescue all the hostages and the villains are all down there, we can calmly begin our third step and wait for the right time. If you do this, not only will we suffer heavy losses of hostages, but they will also easily escape through various passages. It's not worth the effort."
"Hmm"
Fan Zhongyan pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly. "Yes, that's true. Although my plan can kill a large number of them, it won't save the hostages. Furthermore, there may be passages below that we don't know about, so we may not be able to capture them all in one fell swoop. So, let's do as you wish."
Zhao Jun looked around and said, "If that's the case, then I'll give the order. Have you gathered all your people?"
"All gathered."
Cui Yuanming, the deputy governor of Kaifeng Prefecture, replied, "We have just summoned over 4,000 people from the government office. They are all here now, with torches, weapons, and crossbows ready. We are just waiting for the governor's orders."
"good."
Zhao Jun pointed to the fifty or so entrances and exits on the map and said, "These places, the army will charge directly into them. If any bandits resist, they will be killed without mercy. Remember, our first priority is to rescue the hostages and clear all the hostage-holding areas down there, not to pursue the bandits. Do you understand?"
"yes!"
Everyone was startled.
Then Fan Zhongyan assigned tasks, and each judge, prosecutor and judicial officer led his troops to gather at various passages.
Zhao Jun turned around and said to Cao Xiu, Di Qing and the others, "You've all heard it, right? Let's go."
"yes!"
Cao Xiu, Di Qing and others suddenly became excited and walked out.
At this moment, the entire Bianliang city was different.
All the yamen runners and patrolling guards from Kaifeng Prefecture and the Imperial City Administration who were on duty in the streets disappeared.
In addition to the few necessary sentry duty personnel, a large number of people were gathered.
The soldiers were holding torches and marching in neat steps through the streets, leaving the people of Bianliang who saw this scene confused.
Only in Kaifeng Prefecture did Zhao Jun and Fan Zhongyan issue the order for a general attack, then left the mansion and left in their respective carriages.
Tonight is destined to be a restless night.
(End of this chapter)
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