Chapter 213: Learning from Others’ Experiences
Seeing him so happy, Yuchi Shuo also laughed, "Why can't you stop laughing?"
"Your Highness is truly amazing. He convinced him effortlessly."
Before, Wen Baxian looked down on Yuchi Shuo, thinking that his current situation was only due to the glory brought by his family, but gradually he realized that Yuchi Shuo was indeed capable.
"I simply analyzed the pros and cons. He's incredibly intelligent. How could someone so clever as to order his companions to rob and pillage here be simple-minded? The reason I convinced him today is, firstly, that his business venture has truly reached its limit, and secondly, I'm the lobbyist, and I represent the imperial court."
"I'm in awe of you."
Wen Baxian was so impressed that he kowtowed in the carriage.
But this small victory did not make him happy. Yuchi Shuo looked at the rain outside with mixed feelings.
"Are there any first-rate skilled craftsmen around here?"
"A skilled craftsman?" Wen Baxian pondered for a long time. "Three or five years ago, there was a very capable man in this local area. He was said to be a direct disciple of the Mohist school. He later disappeared."
"People like them are arrogant and always live in seclusion."
"That's right," Wen Baxian was a little slow to understand, "They are all free and easy people."
Seeing Yuchi Shuo's determined eyes, Wen Baxian suddenly understood what was going on.
"Your Highness wants me to go find him?"
He rolled his eyes, not understanding what the other person meant.
On this side, Yuchi Shuo smiled and said, "Master Wen, the table has four corners. If you chop off one, you will have five. You only have one head, and if you chop it off, you will die."
"Yes, yes." Wen Baxian was terrified and sweating coldly.
This gentleman seems gentle as jade, but he is actually very resourceful.
After going down the mountain, Yuchi Shuo saw Gu Feixue leading a group of people towards Yuzhu Mountain, and the two groups met on the way.
"Xue'er, why are you here?" Normally, he was very serious, even a little old-fashioned, but whenever he met Gu Feixue, he changed completely. The corners of his mouth and the ends of his eyebrows were slightly raised, and he looked very happy.
"I'm not worried about you," Gu Feixue never concealed her feelings, "You're not trying to get the skin of a tiger, are you? Are you safe and sound?"
Gu Feixue looked at Yuchi Shuo.
"That's great. It's just a negotiation between the emperor and others. It's not difficult at all." He tried to downplay the situation as much as possible, but Wen Baxian next to him was sweating profusely.
From Wen Baxian's expression, Gu Feixue had already seen the problem.
Not only was the progress tortuous and unsmooth, it was also very dangerous, but it was just because he had a strong psychological quality.
"I'm glad you're alright." The road was now wide enough for carriages, so Gu Feixue invited Yuchi Shuo to get on the horse. "Let's go."
The two chatted again in the carriage, and their views coincided.
After going down the mountain, the two returned to the government office.
From that day on, Gu Feixue asked everyone to call her Master Xue. She never talked about her identity with anyone. Everyone thought that Gu Feixue was a poor person who was imprisoned and tortured like them.
As for Yuchi Shuo.
He used the pseudonym "Master Yu".
After solving the two biggest security risks, Yuchi Shuo went to negotiate with Yuzhushan. Yang Dinggan did what he said and started robbing the next day.
Of course, this group of victims would never have imagined that they were also the targets selected by Yuchi Shuo.
The bandits acted as if they were in an empty city that day, and soon many wealthy families in Jiangzhou were robbed.
The robbed people chased after the horse team.
"Give me back my money, give me back my money."
A man with a horse face screamed at the top of his lungs, "I'm just a horse dealer. I've been so stingy with food and clothing all these years. I've finally saved up all this money. Oh my God, now you've taken it all away. I'm going to kill you."
Today's invasion is clearly the work of officials and thieves.
In fact, every theft case before this has been fueled by the government, and this time is no exception.
They are selective in who they rob.
The homes of the frightened people in the surrounding area were not looted.
This group of people came quickly and left even faster, soon disappearing in the heavy rain.
This is destined to be a sleepless night.
After the robbers had disappeared without a trace, the imperial officers and soldiers came one after another. The people opened their doors and looked out, and saw the rich people who had been robbed telling the officers and soldiers something with sad faces.
The officers and soldiers were also very friendly, listening attentively and suggesting that everyone go to the yamen to talk slowly.
Soon, a group of people who had been robbed came to the yamen with sad faces.
Normally, Wen Baxian would go to rest after getting off work at 5 p.m., but it was different now. Because of this unexpected robbery, Wen Baxian had to be dragged out of his warm bed.
When Wen Baxian entered the court, Gu Feixue and Yuchi Shuo had already arrived.
Before the robbery, Yang Dinggan had already opened the door and sent a pigeon to send a message. According to Yang Dinggan's method, all this happened incredibly fast, so in less than half an hour, a group of people had arrived here.
Gu Feixue couldn't help laughing. When we asked you to donate money before, you were stingy and reluctant. Now look what happened. You were robbed?
But she still had to maintain her dignity and reserve.
As for Wen Baxian, he had already stood up, as if he was shocked by what was happening before his eyes. "What? You were all robbed?"
"Master," Horse Face cried, "I am truly miserable. This group of brutal bandits suddenly appeared out of nowhere. I am truly devastated. All my life's work has been lost. Master, I am a pitiful person. Please help the people."
"Master," another man reported his loss anxiously, "I lost a huge sum of seven hundred taels. These bandits, wearing black veils and masks, were more vicious than the other. They tortured me, and I had no choice but to give them the silver."
Everyone was talking at once, and there was no such thing as the most aggrieved, only more aggrieved.
That night, the yamen was brightly lit.
By the next day, the matter was "left unresolved."
The horse-faced man was furious. In fact, he had suspected from the beginning that this was the work of the imperial court and the bandits. When he heard Wen Baxian say, "Go down and have a rest first. I will investigate this thoroughly for you," the horse-faced man understood that this was just an insignificant order to expel him.
As long as they retreat today, no one will care about all these losses.
Ma Lian threatened to go to the Imperial Capital to file a complaint, but he didn't know that Wen Baxian was fearless and said, "You can go, but be careful on the way."
The next day, people were in panic.
This place was already a mess, and now it's even more chaotic.
Now it is time for heroes to be made by the times.
Gu Feixue seemed indifferent to everything, but she was taking two approaches at the same time. She was paying attention to the movements of the people and also to floods and other things.
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