After Princess Jiaojiao was reborn, the little general’s crematorium

Chapter 92 Recruiting Zhong Linxiong

There is some trouble now. The bandit leader Zhong Linxiong obviously has a grudge against the government. I am afraid it will not be easy to persuade him to surrender.

"I need ferocious wild dogs, and you guys are perfect for them."

Fu Yanping clicked his fingers and snapped his fingers.

Regardless of whether it works or not, try it first.

If it really doesn't work, then kill him to establish his authority for future recruitment.

"Brother, he's so arrogant, why don't you let me go down and chop him?" A somewhat muscular man on the other side was angry.

Wild dogs, wild dogs, it annoys him.

"Are you here to recruit us?" The one-eyed man in the lead raised his hand to stop the words of the people behind him, and then looked at Fu Yanping, his eyes flickering.

It's rare.

This is the first time he has seen such an arrogant young man in so many years. The most important thing is that he actually said he wanted to recruit him. Doesn't he know what crime he has committed?

To put it bluntly, even if the current emperor issued an edict to pardon him, the aristocratic families in the capital would never let this edict leave the imperial city.

"It's done." Fu Yanping spoke behind him.

Of course he wouldn't be so stupid as to recruit someone just for being a bandit.

Some people are bandits just for the so-called freedom, and they love to plunder passing caravans and women.

If someone is a bandit, they have no choice but to go up the mountain. The biggest difference between the latter and the former is... they want stability. If it is not necessary, they will not kidnap people to fight against them, they only want property.

Fu Yanping had actually long ago learned that since Zhong Linxiong became the largest bandit force in Bianyun Mountain, his ambitions had not increased but decreased, and he had become more conservative.

According to Yuwen Nai's spy information, Zhong Linxiong even reclaimed a large area of ​​wasteland in the back mountain as a source of food output for the village, with the intention of becoming self-sufficient.

In recent years, Zhong Linxiong and his men have gone out for plunder less and less, and instead rely more on their own output in the valley.

It wasn't until the winter supplies in the valley were insufficient that Zhong Linxiong would take his men out to do something, and basically they would make money rather than life.

For such people, as long as they have a stable life, they can change from wolves to dogs in no time.

Of course, Fu Yanping wouldn't feel handsome just by swearing. He needed to determine whether they were dogs in wolf's clothing or wolves looking for death.

"Yes." Fu Yanping's thoughts passed just for a moment, and then he stood with his hands behind his hands and said calmly.

Upon hearing this, the crowd immediately started talking quietly.

"Where's that old guy?" Zhong Linxiong, the leader, looked at Fu Yanping, thoughts flashing in his eyes.

——He is talking about Yuan Wenchu.

As the imperial master of the Xuefeng Kingdom, Yuan Wenchu ​​certainly did not lose his life in the "Nan Case".

Otherwise, Xuefeng Kingdom may not let the matter end in the end, but will capture Zhong Linxiong at all costs.

But it was precisely because this old man was alive that Zhong Linxiong almost never expected to be recruited by the court.

"That trash is dead." Fu Yanping said.

"Don't bother me. My spies told me a month ago that the old guy was alive and well."

Zhong Linxiong didn't believe it at all.

After all, Yuan Wenchu ​​was also an important minister of the imperial court, how could he die so quietly?

"Selling imperial weapons and colluding with foreign enemies. I wonder if this crime is enough to make that old guy die again?"

Although they were both from aristocratic families, Fu Yanping didn't have a good impression of the blood-sucking bugs like the Yuan family, so he didn't have any respect for the late emperor's master.

Zhong Linxiong squinted his eyes and said: "This charge is enough. But do you have evidence? If not, I'm afraid it's not enough to bring down that old guy."

As far as he knew, although the Yuan family had done many shady activities, selling arms and colluding with foreign enemies were of no benefit to them. “Why do you think there are still people who care about evidence on the eve of the war?”

Fu Yanping smiled, and his smile was very bright, but Zhong Linxiong felt a chill of winter inexplicably.

"When I went to inspect the camp, the total number of the Forbidden Army was less than 500. Their ordnance was even more dilapidated and most of the ordnance supplies had been resold."

"My general will be going on an expedition soon, and there is a huge gap in the imperial troops and weapons that will be used. Someone has to take the blame for this gap, and that old guy is perfect for it."

"After the 'Nan Case', the Yuan family's population has basically withered away. It's like a disabled family."

"And someone needs to take the blame for this huge gap, and those aristocratic families dare not let the court continue to investigate."

"After all, if there is a thorough investigation, who can guarantee that there is no dirt under his butt?"

"So, when the emperor and I point the finger at that old guy at the same time, do you think those aristocratic families will add insult to injury, or will they try their best to save it?"

Zhong Linxiong understood.

If those aristocratic families want to settle this bad debt, the best way is to put all the blame on Yuan Wenchu.

Therefore, not only would those aristocratic families not help, but they would do everything possible to blame Yuan Wenchu.

The emperor was naturally happy to see this situation.

There was someone to take the blame, and the bad debts were settled. Both the emperor and the family were happy.

Zhong Linxiong, who had figured out all this, pursed his lips and said nothing.

Fu Yanping stood aside and looked at him quietly without urging him. He believed that Zhong Linxiong was an understanding person.

"Status, dignity, wealth, I can satisfy you."

When the fire was almost done, Fu Yanping continued to confuse him.

"After this war is over, I, the general, can guarantee for you that your father will be rehabilitated, and you will be granted a posthumous title by the court and buried with state honors."

Zhong Linxiong's eyes moved, and Fu Yanping knew that his heart was moved.

Yes, Zhong Lin is ambitious.

Having been a bandit for half his life, to be honest, he was not interested in status, dignity, or wealth, but his father was a thorn in his heart that he could not erase.

Now the court has promised to rehabilitate his father, and he will also receive a posthumous title.

As for the truth or falsehood of what the other party said, he was not worried.

Since this kid has the guts to stand here, he must have some background.

First follow him to the barracks, and then take the time to meet the emperor. After getting the emperor's approval, even if he cheated us, we have other ways to escape unscathed.

As for going out to pray for wind, just run away and be done with it.

But as long as there is a slight possibility of vindicating his father and killing Yuan Wenchu, it is worth him to try.

Thinking of this, Zhong Linxiong pursed his lips and said, "I wonder what you need us to do?"

Fu Yanping raised his lips and smiled.

Now, the military issue is finally settled.

Different from the situation in Bianyun Mountain, Qiankun Palace is in turbulent situation at this time.

A guard knelt in front of Helian Jingxi with a respectful tone.

"Your Majesty, there has been new progress regarding the poisoning of spring flowers."

(End of this chapter)