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Wei Tianqing led his soldiers to prepare to go out of the city. It was dusk at this time, and there were quite a few passers-by on the street. In this way, two thousand elite soldiers were dispatched, marching in a hurry for a few days to encircle and suppress a small mountain, not only failed, but lost more than 50 elite soldiers. vent everywhere.

Chu Huan followed Wei Tianqing on horseback, saw Wei Tianqing's mood, and asked softly, "My lord, do you have something on your mind?"

Wei Tianqing was interrupted by Chu Huan's voice, shook his head and sighed: "Brother Chu, to tell you the truth, I, Wei Tianqing, have never encountered such a useless thing since I led the army... Your Excellency, the Governor, is sorry for our sending troops this time. Expect more, who knows...!" With a long sigh, he shook his head, looking very depressed.

Chu Huan thought for a while, then suddenly said: "My little brother is the host, and I want to invite Big Brother Wei to have a drink, but I don't know if Big Brother Wei is willing?"

Wei Tianqing turned to look at Chu Huan: "Drink?"

Chu Huan pointed to a small tavern on the street, and said with a smile: "My little brother can't afford a big restaurant. There is a small tavern here. Will Big Brother Wei give in?"

Wei Tianqing hesitated for a while, and called a general to lead the people out of the city and back to the camp, while he and Chu Huan went to the tavern, got off the horse, and handed the horse to the fellow who came up to feed it. Ma material, he went into the tavern with Chu Huan.

The tavern is not big, and there are not many sparse guests inside. Seeing the general come in, the shopkeeper inside panicked and vacated the only quiet place in the tavern, which was a small room, which was hidden by a door curtain , Chu Huan went in and sat down, and the shopkeeper personally delivered the food and wine.

Chu Huan poured wine for Wei Tianqing and poured wine for himself. Wei Tianqing picked up the wine glass, took a sip of the wine, then shook his head and said, "I really can't figure it out, how could this happen!"

Chu Huan poured for Wei Tianqing again, and then said softly: "Brother Wei, this time we encircled and suppressed Heishui Mountain, but we didn't get nothing!"

"You mean those weapons?" Wei Tianqing smiled wryly, "What kind of gains are those weapons? Dozens of our brothers died, and they were all elite men trained in summer training, three summers and winter training... ...The most irritating thing is that if you die in a fight, it's fine, but you die in those traps, and the death is miserable...!" His face was full of anger, and he clenched his fists: "I must avenge this revenge, I will eventually dig out those bandits one by one and kill them all!"

Chu Huan said seriously: "Brother Wei, you can't say that. We seem to have lost this time, but we have gained a lot."

Wei Tianqing wondered, "How do you say that?"

"Brother Wei is also clear about the situation of Heishui Mountain." Chu Huan said calmly: "It seems that there is a hidden hiding place, where the rebels use to store weapons and equipment." After a pause, Seriously said: "Heishui Mountain is a poor place with water, few people come here, it doesn't attract attention at all, and there are many traps on the mountain. Such a place is indeed an excellent place to hide weapons and equipment. If it were not for the attack this time, I'm afraid no one will know that there are such a large number of weapons and equipment hidden in this Black Water Mountain."

Wei Tianqing nodded and said: "Brother Chu, to tell you the truth, I was covered in cold sweat when I found those weapons in the underground secret room... A mischievous heart, a great mischievous heart. This is something found on the land of Xishan Road , if these weapons and equipment are really used for rebellion... the governor must be liable for oversight." Looking at Chu Huan, he said solemnly: "Brother Chu, you may not understand that although the governor is a high-ranking and powerful person, his actions are Be extremely cautious, there are countless people staring at the position of the governor of Xishan Road, but if the governor makes a mistake, the consequences will be unimaginable."

Chu Huan nodded and said: "My little brother understands. Fortunately, we found out in time, otherwise these weapons will be allowed to hoard, and there will be endless disasters. They must have carefully chosen Heishui Mountain as their stronghold, regardless of whether the underground secret passage on the mountain is their own or not. After excavating and constructing it, the people behind it must be extraordinary."

Wei Tianqing picked up the wine glass, drank half of it, frowned and said, "In recent years, the governor has not neglected the supervision of the states of Xishan Road... Tongzhou is indeed the place with the most complaints from the people, and turmoil often occurs, but Everything is still under control, but I have never heard of such a powerful chaotic party. Brother Chu, you also know that we have fought against this group of people, and their skills are really not weak. They are disciplined and not ordinary. It's just that I really can't think of any group of gangsters in Tongzhou who have such strength?"

Chu Huan said: "Brother Wei naturally wouldn't think of it, otherwise if Brother Wei knew that this group of people existed, they would not have survived to this day."

Wei Tianqing nodded.

"The destruction of Heishui Mountain this time seems to have allowed them to escape, but in fact it has destroyed their foundation." Chu Huan said solemnly: "It is not easy to find such a place where Heishui Mountain is so blessed to hide equipment. Yes. Although they have transferred a large number of weapons now, it is not easy to find a safe place to hide!"

Wei Tianqing seemed to understand something, frowned, nodded and said: "That's right. We planned to send troops, but it was only a few days ago. Even if they got the news to move the weapons at the first time, they must have been in a hurry. The amount of supplies is huge Well, there is no way for them not to miss any clues. As long as Zhao Guangqing sends his officers and soldiers to search around, they will definitely find out some clues. This time, when we return to Yunshan Mansion, I will immediately invite the Governor, and once again, Shenyiwei to come out. Shen Yiwei will come over when the time comes, even if those bandits have supernatural powers, they can't escape Shen Yiwei's eyes and ears!"

Chu Huan picked up the wine glass and drank with Wei Tianqing, then frowned and said, "Brother Wei, there is actually one thing that I have been unable to figure out!"

"What's the matter?"

"My little brother doesn't know much about Zhao Zhizhou, how much does Big Brother Wei know about him?" Chu Huan stared at Wei Tianqing, lowered his voice and said, "Forgive me for asking, this Zhao Zhizhou...has the ability to govern?"

Wei Tianqing was startled, pondered for a while, and then lowered his voice and said: "As far as governance is concerned, Zhao Guangqing is quite capable. Zhao Guangqing's father was a civil servant who was in charge of food and fodder records. After the sage established the world, his father entered the Ministry of Household Affairs and became a principal, so Zhao Guangqing was also released as a small official. This man was quite talented when he was an official. Because of this, this official was promoted quickly, 11 years ago, he became the magistrate of Tongzhou...!"

"11 years ago?" Chu Huan was slightly startled: "Brother Wei, you mean that this Zhao Guangqing stayed in Tongzhou for 11 years, but he was not transferred or promoted?"

Wei Tianqing couldn't help laughing and said: "Brother Chu, many people know about this, and it has become a strange talk in the officialdom. This Tongzhou is a poor state, and it is a state with frequent turmoil. Everyone in the officialdom knows it. The seat of Tongzhou magistrate is full of thorns, and whoever sits on it will prick his ass. There are sixteen states in the world, 66 prefectures, and everyone is looking for the position of magistrate, but there are three prefectures for fear of avoiding. It is not as good as that, and Tongzhou Zhizhou is just one of them!"

"Why?" Chu Huan wondered.

Wei Tianqing explained: "As I said just now, the natural conditions in Tongzhou are very harsh, and most of them are mountainous and forested, with not much arable land, and there will be natural disasters every two years, or the Heishui River will flood and burst its embankments. Flood, or it is a severe drought and dry harvest, and there are no mineral deposits on the ground in Tongzhou, so it is very poor. This Tongzhou has been rioted every year since the founding of the country. Domestication...!"

Chu Huan shook his head and said: "Brother Wei, forgive me, the people in this world are actually not bad people, and there are very few people who are difficult to tame. The people don't ask for much. They can eat enough and sleep warmly. They are content. It’s even okay if they don’t have enough food and clothing, but their parents, wives and children are also suffering like this, so what do you think they should do?”

Wei Tianqing frowned, pondered for a moment, shook his head and smiled wryly, "Brother Chu, one word awakened the dreamer." He sighed, "I, Wei Tianqing, also came from a poor background. It's...!"

Chu Huan hurriedly said: "Brother Wei, don't say that. My younger brother can understand your thoughts. You hope that the world will be peaceful, there will be no turmoil, no fighting and killing, so that the people can live and work in peace and contentment!"

Wei Tianqing immediately said: "Brother Chu is the one who knows me."

Chu Huan said with a smile: "Brother Wei, let's continue talking about Zhao Zhizhou, why is he willing to stay here until now?"

"Willing?" Wei Tianqing immediately shook his head and said, "How could he be willing. He even asked to resign in order to leave here, but the court refused to allow him. Later, he deliberately ran an errand, and then took the initiative to plead guilty, hoping that the court would demote him. The imperial court is still not allowed. The imperial court is determined to put him in Tongzhou. The reason is that when Zhao Guangqing first arrived in Tongzhou, he was planning to do a lot of work and made a lot of achievements. Before him, Several prefects were unable to control Tongzhou, and the turmoil continued. The annual tax paid was only [-]% to [-]%. For this reason, two were cut down and three were closed. It can turn over [-]% to [-]%, which is exactly the case. The court feels that the position of Tongzhou magistrate belongs to him, and he is not demoted or promoted. He is here to die. I stayed for more than ten years, and I just didn't have a day to make it through."

Chu Huan was amazed, but frowned instantly, and asked softly: "So, Zhao Zhizhou is indeed talented in governance, and he also governs Tongzhou in an orderly manner?"

Wei Tianqing nodded and said: "At least it used to be like this." Qi said: "Brother Chu, why are you so interested in him?"

Chu Huan smiled lightly and said, "My little brother is just curious. How can such a shrewd person know nothing about the situation in Heishuishan?" He seemed to want to say something, but he couldn't say it after all.

Wei Tianqing frowned and said, "Brother Chu, there are only you and me here, you have something to say but it's okay!"

Chu Huan thought for a while, and then said: "Brother Wei and I have seen a large number of weapons in Heishuishan, and they have never been used... I think that Heishuishan is certainly a place to hide weapons, but it is not The place where weapons are made. It is not easy to make steel knives, arrows, and crossbows. It requires a large number of craftsmen and blacksmiths, and also requires a lot of materials. Arrowheads require a lot of iron ore, and the crossbow is not something ordinary people can make. It has always been equipped with a small amount in the army, and the cost is extremely expensive... After these weapons are made, they will be transported to Heishui Mountain. No one has checked? How could tens of thousands of weapons with evil intentions be built so easily, and transported to Heishui Mountain for hiding?" At this point, Chu Huan frowned and stared at Wei Tianqing: "Brother Wei, do you think the bandits in Heishuishan really have such extraordinary abilities?"——

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