Chapter 160 Subduing Chang Daoyan!
Cheng Zheng already had a plan, and quickly wrote: "Please, sir, enter the trap!"
Shen Lanxi: "Tell me in detail!"
Cheng Zheng quickly wrote: "Trick Tian Maofeng into coming here, then kill him!"
Shen Lanxi pondered for a moment and said, "That's the same idea I have!"
The rest of the people: "..."
Wei Dongzhu: "I agree!"
Xiao Fang: "I agree too!"
Shen Lanxi: "That scoundrel Tian Maofeng doesn't trust me. If our people try to deceive him, he definitely won't believe it!"
Shen Yuanjing hesitated for a moment and then said, "I'll go!"
Shen Lanxi; "Reason!"
“My surname is Shen, and His Majesty is my maternal uncle. I can tell Tian Maofeng that I hate His Majesty to the core and wish the King of Dongliao would rebel. The King of Dongliao is also my maternal uncle, so I will tell Tian Maofeng that whoever is emperor, I will be a member of the imperial family. Because I hate His Majesty, I want to help the King of Dongliao eliminate his political opponents!”
"No one knows outwardly that Zhao Nanshan is Zhou Yanxing's man. When the time comes, I'll say that Zhou Yanxing is trying to incite officials and soldiers from all over the country to defect to the imperial court!"
Shen Lanxi nodded: "That makes sense and is based on solid evidence, and the line of reasoning is correct!"
Shen Yuanjing was overjoyed and was about to volunteer when Shen Lanxi said, "You are not the best candidate!"
Shen Yuanjing froze. How could he not be the best candidate? Who else was more suitable than him?
While Wei Dongzhu and the others were guessing who would be chosen, Shen Lanxi said, "I think Wang Songbai is very suitable!"
That lackey?
"Have you ever seen anyone who can flatter so naturally, without making you feel any sense of suspicion?"
Shen Yuanjing: "..." He was startled.
What if he turns against us?
Shen Lanxi pondered for a moment and said, "Either the threat is not significant, or the benefits are not substantial!"
"No rush, Tian Maofeng hasn't set a deadline. In the next few days, quickly disperse and reorganize the surrendered soldiers, then let them rest and train!"
"The families of the fallen soldiers will receive compensation and be taken care of. The wounded will be rewarded and given opportunities to recover. Those who have made mistakes will be punished as appropriate!"
"yes!"
Yesterday was their first and toughest battle for the new recruits. Now they have time to adjust their mindset and reflect on their shortcomings. They need to grow up quickly before they actually go into battle!
The first day passed, and there was still no movement at Shilipo.
The next day passed in the blink of an eye, and there was still no sign of anything happening at Shilipo.
Just as she decided to mobilize troops, the magistrate of Shilipo County arrived in his official robes.
He started acting like an official the moment he arrived.
"This county magistrate did not know that Zhao Nanshan was an ungrateful wretch, but now that he is, we have severed all ties with him!"
Shen Lanxi carefully observed the magistrate of Shilipo County. Over the past two days, she had also learned about Chang Daoyan's character from the locals.
This man had a very good reputation in Shilipo. He loved the people like his own children and was an honest and upright official. He would come to inspect the planting in spring and the harvest in autumn. It is said that Chang Daoyan's figure could often be seen in the land within Shilipo.
“Lord Chang, I think you may have some misunderstandings about me!” Shen Lanxi said, looking at Chang Daoyan’s official robes that were already pilling from rubbing them.
Chang Daoyan had also inquired about some rumors about Lan Xi in the past two days, but he had not found out much. The most attention-grabbing thing was that he had rid the people of a scourge by eliminating the bandits of Caotuo Ridge, and in just a few months, he had transformed from an unknown soldier into a centurion commanding hundreds of soldiers.
However, a country has its laws, and a family has its rules. Since he chose to collude with the King of Dongliao, he is a traitor and a rebel.
If it weren't for his family, Chang Daoyan would have already cursed and defended orthodoxy!
"Hmph, what misunderstanding? Aren't you a subordinate of the King of Dongliao?"
It's a complete misunderstanding!
Liu Yan replied righteously, "We are a righteous army, upholding justice. How can Lord Chang compare my lord to the King of Dongliao!"
Wei Dongzhu: "Although we only number a few hundred, we know that following the rebels will surely lead to a bad end!"
Xiao Fang: "Lord Chang, you have a traitor in your own family. Don't think everyone is a traitor. We are all men of iron will... we all have integrity!" Xiao Fang glanced at Shen Lanxi and immediately changed his tune.
It's not just men who have integrity; women do too!
Chang Daoyan remained silent, his neck stiff, looking as if he could be beaten or killed at will.
Wang Songbai stepped forward and advised, "Lord Chang, Lord Lan is indeed a good man. The government office is now under the control of the King of Dongliao's men, and we are not allowed to enter or leave. We don't know if we are dead or alive. Lord Lan could kill us with a wave of his hand. If he were like those people, he wouldn't need to waste so much time talking to us!"
Over the past two days, under various threats and inducements from Liu Yanhui and others, Wang Songbai has gradually softened. His current stance is tantamount to surrendering to Shen Lanxi!
Wang Songbai reminded him, "Lord Chang, if you don't think about yourself, you should at least think about your family!"
Chang Daoyan frowned deeply several times, but finally gave in.
"What does Lord Lan want me to do?"
"Anything that violates the law, I, Chang, will not tolerate!"
Shen Lanxi smiled and said, "Lord Chang, as you can see, even if I wanted to eliminate the rebels, I wouldn't have the strength. My soldiers can't even protect a small county like Baihe!"
Chang Daoyan pondered for a moment, then let out a long sigh.
"The tide has turned, and the enemy outnumbers us!"
Shen Lanxi: "If Lord Chang is a loyal person to the court and follows the righteous path, then step forward and recruit soldiers for me!"
Chang Daoyan stared wide-eyed.
"After I have eliminated the treacherous officials, I will definitely write to the court to commend Lord Chang for his loyalty to the emperor and his love for the country, and for sharing the nation's burdens!"
Chang Daoyan looked uncomfortable; he was not one to crave empty fame!
Are you telling the truth?
Shen Lanxi: "We are irreconcilably opposed to the rebels!"
Liu Yan and the others immediately echoed, "We are irreconcilably opposed to the rebels!"
Chang Daoyan looked at each of them one by one and let out a long sigh.
"Consider this an atonement for my poor judgment of character!"
Shen Lanxi smiled and immediately began to deploy her plan to trap Shen Lanxi like a turtle in a jar!
"This matter will require the assistance of Lord Chang and his family!"
Chang Daoyan was still somewhat skeptical, but after hearing what Shen Lanxi said, he decided that if what he said was true, he would immediately help recruit soldiers after killing Tian Maofeng!
As they set off, Shen Lanxi looked at Wang Songbai.
"Magistrate Wang, your sister and brother-in-law's lives are in your hands!"
"Whether you rise to great heights or become a victim of the sword, dragging your entire family down with you, is entirely up to you!"
Wang Songbai was patted on the shoulder twice by Shen Lanxi, almost knocking him to the ground.
"Rest assured, my lord, I will certainly complete the task you have assigned me!"
Shen Lanxi gave the guards a look and told them to follow!
Two days later, Tian Maofeng died at the hands of "Zhao Nanshan" in Shilipo. Shen Lanxi risked her life to retrieve Tian Maofeng's body and immediately followed the chief of the army to sign a military pledge.
"If you don't kill Zhao Nanshan, I'll bring you my head!"
Zheng Ya looked at Ma Feng, who was covered in blood, and then glanced at his subordinates.
Do any of you have any objections?
All the soldiers are now focused on how to capture Yongzhou after the spring. As for a mere local county magistrate, they don't even consider him a threat.
It's not worth wasting military resources on a mere small county!
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