Chapter 437 Testing Each Other 3
Secret guard Bingwu, who was pretending to be a bodyguard, was very disdainful of these gangsters in front of him. He directly revealed the secret identity of the bandit leader just to see their attitude.
Sure enough, after hearing the guard's words, Xiao Shu's face changed again and again. They, the people in the martial arts world, hated to be associated with the government the most, and this time it involved the Mongolian Kingdom. If they didn't handle it well, not to mention the treasure map, they would also get themselves into trouble.
Now looking at the attitudes of the yamen runners and guards, perhaps the rumor they heard was deliberately spread by someone in order to use them to force the bandits down the mountain so that they could catch people. Now that the other party's goal has been achieved, they simply pointed out the identity of the bandit leader directly, making it impossible for them to continue investigating.
The gangsters behind Xiao Shu looked at each other in bewilderment, not understanding how a bandit who robbed a passing merchant caravan could suddenly become a spy. They thought this might be an excuse, with the purpose of monopolizing the treasure map.
"Mr. Xiao, since they have sincerely invited us, let's go and take a look! After all, we have helped Huairou County a lot and eliminated a threat to the people, so we still have the right to know!"
The hunchbacked and gloomy old man said this while leaning on his ebony snake staff.
"What Mr. Snake said makes sense. Besides, those bandits will be taken back to Huairou County for interrogation. We should just be good people to the end."
Xiao Shu immediately climbed down the slope using the ladder and said with a smile.
"In that case, thank you all for your help! Can you arrange two people to go with me to Qinghua Town to bring back the other two bandits who were caught? It just so happens that we are short of manpower and we were just worrying about this matter."
Bingwu took advantage of the situation and said directly.
Before coming, Qi Qi had already anticipated that these gangsters would definitely have some doubts and would find out that they were being used, so they would definitely find out the truth. So it would be better to be generous and let them contribute their manpower to dispel their doubts. Why not use the free labor and bodyguards?
Xiao Shu felt that the step was a bit uncomfortable, but he did not refuse. Now the most important thing was to find out the truth of the matter. Then he discussed with the people behind him and sent the two brothers from Wuji Sect to go with Bing Wu.
Then everyone went back the way they came and went to Qingshi Canyon. They returned to the starting point a day later. Jiao Fang, the spearman who stayed behind, immediately came forward and spoke a few words to Xiao Shu alone.
"Mr. Xiao, that rumor about the treasure map is probably false. I interrogated those captured bandits. They are just a mob. They went into the mountains to become bandits to avoid being caught by the government. They were able to escape the government's encirclement and suppression because of the geographical advantages here. Moreover, they said that they never stole any treasure maps."
"It's also possible that their boss got it and they were unaware of it."
Xiao Shu twirled the jade fan in his hand and spoke in a calm voice.
"I thought so too, so I asked about their leader's recent whereabouts. They said that the leader has not made any special moves as before. When we searched the bandit village before, we did not find any signs that they were leaving."
Jiao Fang said directly.
"Someone from the government office is coming to escort these bandits back. Let's cooperate. They said there are spies from the Mongolian state among the bandits. This matter could be a big deal or a small one. Don't let us get involved."
Xiao Shu's mind is still very clear.
"I see!"
Jiao Fang immediately nodded in agreement, turned around and started to lead the horse, dragged up the bandit who was pretending to be dead on the ground, and prepared to return to Huairou County.
Bingwu took two people from Wujimen to pick up the mother and son "Fengqi Wutong" who had been captured before. They went their separate ways and agreed to meet at Huairou County Government Office.
After one night, Qingshi Canyon fell into complete silence, and the bandits' lair was completely turned into an abandoned village. The pregnant women and seriously injured bandits inside were all sent back to Huairou County.
After this group of fifty or sixty bandits arrived in Huairou County, they filled the county jail. The county magistrate and the chief clerk were so busy that they began to conduct preliminary screening. Those who had committed crimes and entered the bandit's lair to avoid capture were locked up alone. Those who deserved to be sentenced were sentenced, those who deserved to be punished were punished, and those who deserved to be killed were killed.
The remaining people whose origins were unknown would naturally be carefully interrogated. For a time, the entire Huairou County was somewhat agitated. The bandit den entrenched in Qingshi Canyon was wiped out with the assistance of the heroes in the martial arts world. This was a cause for celebration.
Therefore, in Huairou County, these chivalrous heroes are quite popular. Although they feel a little aggrieved, it is a good reputation after all, and they have indeed made contributions, so they gladly accept the praise from the people.
Everyone recommended She Lao and Xiao Shu to negotiate with the county government, at least to find out whether the treasure map was true or false.
Since it was not convenient for Wang Meimei to follow her brother Xiao, she went to Ruyi Inn, the largest inn in Huairou County, to find Lianyi. After all, they had made an appointment to meet before.
Lianyi invited Wang Meimei to have dinner at Wanfu Restaurant and chat about what happened after they separated.
"How are those children now?"
"All the families who had lost children nearby came here to look for them. They actually found their own children, but there were only four of them. They said they were stolen. The county magistrate posted a notice, and their village chief went back to pass on the message. So they came here with a glimmer of hope."
"It's a blessing to be able to find it back. Even if it's just a child, it's a good deed."
Wang Meimei said immediately.
"Yes, that's what I thought. My wife, Mrs. Zhen, is kind-hearted. She wants to wait for two more days to see. If the remaining children are found, we will set off."
Lianyi smiled and poured a cup of tea for Wang Meimei, then asked:
"After we left, did you and Young Master Xiao gain anything from the bandit's lair?"
"Hey! Don't mention it! There is nothing left. There are only some old people, pregnant women and women. We helped to send them down the canyon. Now they have been sent to the county government office."
"They are bandits who rob people on the road. They should have gold, silver and treasures, right?"
"Let alone gold and silver treasures, there is not much food left. Moreover, the bandit leader has been identified by the government as a Mongolian spy. I guess he has no chance of survival."
"So he's a spy from the Mongolian state! That makes sense."
Lianyi suddenly realized.
"Lian Yi, what do you mean by that?"
Wang Meimei asked.
"Since he is a spy, he must have transported all the looted items back. The border is not peaceful right now, and conflicts occur from time to time. Money and food are valuable things."
"You're right. It's all in vain. We haven't even touched the treasure map."
Wang Meimei curled her lips.
"If they had a treasure map, they would have gone to dig for the treasure long ago, and they wouldn't have been robbing people on the road here."
You can figure it out with your toes.
"Yes! I also advised Brother Xiao in this way, but he insisted on going to the county government to ask for an explanation. After all, we made great efforts in suppressing the bandits this time, and it is unreasonable for them not to even give us the truth!"
Wang Meimei has the characteristics of a gangster and has a bad impression of the government.
"Yes, please clarify! To prove that this rumor is false, then go and track down the next piece of news. News spreads quickly and frequently in the martial arts world. It is difficult to distinguish between the true and the false."
After the two had their meal, they separated. Lianyi went to see the chief clerk on the pretext of going to the county government office to inquire about the situation of the remaining children.
(End of this chapter)
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