As an official appointed by the imperial court, he naturally understood the importance of this matter.
But that's his own daughter!
Looking at the current situation, Xie Xing sneered, "If the bandits are successfully suppressed, can you guarantee that they won't harm anyone? They've kidnapped the children of prominent families in various towns. If they're dissatisfied, do you think the county government will still be able to maintain peace?"
He speaks rudely, which makes people angry.
Instructor Xue frowned slightly and continued, "Even if Magistrate Fang doesn't go to deliver the grain, others will, and this matter is beyond our control. Rather than that, we might as well change our plan, so that we can rescue the people on one hand and break through the defenses and attack Lianshan on the other."
"That's true, but it's difficult to do." Magistrate Yu looked troubled and then passed the question on to Fang Ziming.
Upon hearing this, Master Cao bowed and said, "Gentlemen, I think Instructor Xue's words make sense. We can devise a breakthrough when rescuing people."
“Lianshan is easy to defend and difficult to attack. If we could break through, why would we have waited until today?” County Magistrate Pang disagreed. “I still think we shouldn’t supply them with food. We should trap them in Lianshan, and once the heavy snow is over, we should attack immediately. They will have no power to resist!”
Xie Xing picked up the teacup beside him, adjusted the lid, and said coldly, "I'm afraid things won't go as Magistrate Pang wishes. Someone has already taken provisions up Lianshan!"
"Who! How dare you be so bold?" County Magistrate Pang slapped his hand, causing the teacup on the table to shake twice and spill tea.
"Alright, am I the magistrate or are you?" Fang Ziming slammed his hand on the table, clearing the room.
He sighed softly, looked at Fang Bowen, and sighed again, "First, gather all those who received the bandits' notice to the county government office to discuss countermeasures. Pang Zhao, you continue to strengthen security and prevent anyone from being arrested again."
As he spoke, he looked at Instructor Xue, "I would like to ask Instructor Xue and Young Master Xie to arrange for surveillance and keep an eye on the bandits' movements."
Finally, he looked at Magistrate Yu and said, "Brother Yu, you should go and appease the townspeople to prevent unrest. I will report this matter to the Prefect and request the assistance of nearby counties in suppressing the bandits."
With the magistrate giving the order personally, no one else dared to say anything and could only obey.
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