Cao Thief

Chapter 139 Persimmons must be picked softly

Many years later, when Pan Zhang recalled, he couldn't understand why he followed Cao Peng in a daze!

And this time, he never got off the thief boat again.

However, at this moment, Pan Zhang heard someone calling his name, and subconsciously followed him.

It's not that he doesn't know the situation in Haixi County, and he also knows the meaning of Chen Sheng in Haixi County.That's Haixi's tyrant!
If he hadn't lost all his money, he wouldn't want to renege on his debts.

To be honest, although the guy's asking price was a bit high, overall, it was still within the appropriate price range.Because Haixi County is not bound by the imperial court, the value of goods fluctuates greatly and is also very free.It is even said that the price of the entire Haixi County is controlled by a few people.Among these people, Chen Sheng was included.Pan Zhang even planned that if he couldn't get along, he would go to Jiangdong to ask for a living.Anyway, the three walnuts and two dates I earn now are not even enough for wine, so how can I satisfy Pan Zhang's desire?

At this moment, Dianman Xu Yi appeared with someone!

"who are you?"

"It doesn't matter who I am, if you don't want to die, follow me!"

Feng Chao led the way, and Cao Peng led Pan Zhang, and quickly turned into a small road and walked towards the county government.

Seeing a figure swaying in the distance, Wang Mai hurriedly shouted: "Second brother, third brother, don't be in a fight, hurry up!"

Dianman and Xu Yi led people and smashed the hotel into a mess.Hearing Wang Mai's shout, he withdrew immediately without hesitation.

A group of people ran away, and when Chen Sheng's minions arrived, Dianman and others had already disappeared.

A group of idlers were furious in front of the hotel, shouting and roaring.And the Sanhei brother was lying on the ground rolling, crying and crying.

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"Who are you!"

Pan Zhang followed Cao Peng out of the North Market and stopped suddenly with a vigilant look on his face.

Cao Peng also stopped and looked back at Pan Zhang, "Why, are you scared?"

"What else is I afraid of?"

"That's it, come with me."

"where to?"

"Where you go is not important, the important thing is not to be caught."

Feng Chao also opened his mouth and said: "My good man, it is not a trivial matter for you to cause trouble in Chen Sheng's shop. This person is quite powerful in Haixi County. It is estimated that four doors have been closed at this moment! His men , are all desperadoes, you'd better go with us."

Pan Zhang hesitated for a moment, finally nodded and followed behind Cao Peng.

Pass through the double arches, walk south along a path, and then turn east, and you will see the backyard wall of the county government.

"You are……"

Cao Peng stopped, smiled and said, "I haven't introduced myself yet, my name is Cao Peng.

My brother-in-law is the new Hercynian, and he just arrived in Hercynia yesterday.We need helpers to restore the peace and prosperity to the people of Haixi, so we would like to invite you to help. "

Pan Zhang looked at Cao Peng with some doubts, and blurted out: "It's up to you..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but his meaning was clearly expressed.

Cao Peng's expression changed, "It's not just us!
We are indeed weak now, but behind us are the [-] Haixi people who are looking forward to peace, as well as the imperial court.

Although the strength of people like Chen Sheng is not small, it is not enough to worry about.

To put it bluntly, cleaning up Chen Sheng is just a matter of swordsmanship, not a difficult one.Now in Houqiu, Donghai County, there are three thousand soldiers and horses stationed by the imperial court.Marquis Lu Wen and General Zhendong also had to obey the imperial court's orders, and the two of them immediately sent troops to fight against the imperial court.Pan Zhuangshi, what we hope is for the Haixi county magistrate to maintain long-term stability, not repeated repetitions.This requires a long process and cannot be solved by weapons.We need helpers, many helpers, many helpers like Pan Zhuangshi. "

"you know me?"

Pan Zhang was a little moved, but still very vigilant.

"Hehe, everyone who is an enemy of Chen Sheng is our friend."

Pan Zhang scratched his head, both moved and hesitant.

His heart is moved because since Cao Peng can say that, it is equivalent to representing the meaning of the new county magistrate of Haixi County.He was a down and out man, and finally got a business, and came to Haixi to sell goods.I don't want to lose all the goods, and even lose the money in the account, let alone go back to the business.I was able to get this business because of the help of an old friend.What's his face now, going back to see old friends?If it wasn't for Cao Peng's appearance, Pan Zhang might have fought his way out and fled to Jiangdong to join the army at this moment...

He hesitated because he also knew something about Haixi.

It's quite chaotic here, can Cao Peng and the others calm down the situation?Besides, Cao Peng's brother-in-law is only a county magistrate, how much future can he have?
For a while, Pan Zhang couldn't make up his mind.

"Pan Zhuangshi, if you don't want to, I won't force you.

However, if you want to escape now, it may be more difficult.It's better to settle down in the county government for the time being... If you want to come to Chen Sheng, you don't dare to make trouble here.Even if something really happens, we have enough people... When the limelight passes, if you want to leave, I will not stop you at that time. "

Cao Peng spoke very sincerely.

Pan Zhang thought about it, and felt that it made sense.

"Then, Pan Zhang is bothering you!"

"Feng Chao, take him in through the back wall, and wait for me in the courtyard."

"Here!"

At this time, Feng Chao has adjusted his position.

He is not the son of the county magistrate now, nor is he a military officer, but just a captured thief.Life and death are in the hands of Cao Peng, what tricks can he do?And looking at the new Hai Xiling's family, it seems that the origin is not that simple.

Just imagine, if Hai Xiling is an ordinary person, can he have so many followers?

Just look at the forty followers, each of them was full of murderous intent, obviously they were fierce soldiers who had experienced many battles, how could ordinary people have these followers?

Also, Cao Peng's horse Zhao Yebai, Xu Yi's horse Black Dragon!
They are all one-in-a-million BMW horses.Let alone raising two such horses, even an ordinary war horse would be difficult.But Deng Ji could not help but have two valuable BMWs by his side, and the mounts under the crotch of every retinue were not so simple.

Who would dare to underestimate such a person?

Feng Chao gave birth to hope again, maybe this new Haixiling family can really calm down Haixi and avenge his father...

"Pan Zhuangshi, follow me."

After Feng Chao finished speaking, he led Pan Zhang to jump in through a gap in the backyard wall.

He saw Zhou Cang sitting on the corridor not far away.He hurried forward and saluted Zhou Cang.

And when Pan Zhang saw Zhou Cang, he couldn't help but be secretly surprised: This black servant is so murderous... Is there such a person accompanying such a small county magistrate?
"Uncle Zhou, this is a guest invited by the young master, I will take him in."

Zhou Cang glanced at Pan Zhang, and his heart skipped a beat.

He could tell that Pan Zhang was not bad at martial arts.

It's just that I can't figure it out: the young master is too amazing.Go out for a walk and bring back such a master?
He nodded and waved his hand to signal Feng Chao to take Pan Zhang over.

Feng Chao saluted again, and then walked away with Pan Zhang.

"Who is that?"

"Young master calls him uncle, presumably he is the son's general."

"What's the origin of that young man?"

Feng Chao scratched his head, "Speaking of this, I really don't know very well. But judging by their demeanor, Young Master and the others, I'm afraid they are not just for nothing."

Pan Zhang's heart was moved again, and he couldn't help making small calculations.

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Cao Peng walked around the backyard wall and came to the gate of the county government.

Hu Ban was directing several people to erect horse stakes at the gate of the county government.The original hitch was no longer usable and had to be replaced with a new one.

Two men in dark gray clothes are repairing the gate.

Cao Peng stepped forward, "Where did the craftsman come from?"

Hu Ban quickly replied: "My lord, it's the craftsman brought by Mr. Wang Chengwang of Xili."

"Mr. Wang?"

"Oh, I heard that living in Xili seems to have some prestige in Haixi. He heard that the master took office, so he came to visit early in the morning and brought two craftsmen, saying that he would help us repair the gate of the county government office. He is currently in the flower hall Talk to the master... Look, here he comes!"

Cao Peng looked in the direction of Hu Ban's finger, and saw a middle-aged man walking out talking and laughing with Deng Ji.

"Youxue, come and meet Mr. Wang!"

Seeing Cao Peng, Deng Ji beckoned.

"This is my brother-in-law, and he will go with me this time." As he spoke, he introduced to Cao Peng: "Youxue, this is Mr. Wang Chengwang from Xili, who is also a well-known local gentry. Hehe, you If you have any questions in the future, you may wish to ask Mr.

Cao Peng stepped forward and cupped his hands, "Mr. Wang!"

Wang Cheng is a middle-aged scribe in his 40s.

White face and black beard, long is a good-looking talent.

Not too tall, about 170-173.Wearing a black shirt is also in line with Zhou etiquette customs.However, this Wang Cheng is not like ordinary scribes and scholars, he is very stocky and strong.When he saw Cao Peng, his eyes flashed, and he quickly returned the salute with a smile on his face.

"Magistrate Deng stay for a while, if you have any orders in the future, just call me."

Wang Cheng said goodbye to Deng Ji.

At this time, I saw Dianman Xuyi and others running over from a distance.

"Ah Fu, Ah Fu!"

Dianman yelled loudly, came to the gate, grinned and said, "Hey, are you okay, I... ah, Big Brother Deng."

"Aman, you are..."

Before Dianman could speak, Cao Peng said, "Oh, we had a race just now, it's nothing."

"race?"

Deng Ji glanced at Dianman and the others suspiciously, then at Cao Peng, and did not pursue further questions.And Wang Cheng was about to get into the carriage. Seeing this scene, he was taken aback for a moment, and then got into the carriage.

Cao Peng narrowed his eyes, revealing a look of deep thought.

"Ah Fu, what did you do just now?"

"Brother-in-law, let's go in and talk."

Cao Peng waved his hand and pushed Deng Ji into the county government office.Dianman Xu Yi hurriedly led people, followed Cao Peng, and filed in.

When everyone came to the flower hall, Puyang Kai was about to leave.

"Mr. Puyang, please wait."

Cao Peng hurriedly called Puyang Kai, and then gave Xu Yi and Dianman a wink, and the two immediately slipped away to the backyard.

"Brother-in-law, Wang Cheng...what are you here for?"

"Oh, he heard that I was coming, so he came to pay a visit."

Deng Ji sat down at the main seat, while Cao Peng and Pu Yangkai knelt and sat on the Pu seats.

Wang Mai and Deng Fan were very consciously guarding outside the flower hall, not letting anyone disturb the conversation of Cao Peng and others.

"call?"

Cao Peng thought for a while and asked, "Have you ever understood Wang Cheng's situation?"

"Oh, I understand something."

As Deng Ji said, he picked up a volume of documents from the desk, spread them out, and said, "This king is from Dong'an in Langya, and his name is Mingwei. According to the household registration, he is a member of the Wang clan of Dong'an. So he moved to Haixi to settle down. This person still has some reputation in Haixi, responsible for teaching children, and donating money... All the county magistrates have spoken highly of this person."

With that said, he stood up and handed the copy to Cao Peng.

Cao Peng didn't pick it up, but asked directly: "I've heard of this person too. He came to Haixi ten years ago and has a good reputation."

"so?"

Pu Yangkai heard that there was something in Cao Peng's words.

Cao Peng said: "I've never heard of the Dong'an Wang family. However, the Langya family has almost disappeared in the past few years, so I'm afraid it's not easy to check. This person's reputation is indeed not bad, but it's just the ten. It's only been a few years. Ten years ago, what was the origin of this person?"

Deng Ji frowned, "Ah Fu, what do you mean?"

"I observed it just now. I'm afraid Wang Cheng is not as simple as it is recorded in this case."

"What do you mean?"

"When he stood, he couldn't keep his legs together, and that was the result of riding a lot.

When walking, the distance between the steps is very large, and the tiger is like a wind, which is not what a wise person does.In addition, the palms of his hands are rough, and there is a layer of calluses on the tiger's mouth, which is obviously the result of long-term use of weapons.Although he tried his best to control it, the palm of his hand always showed a closed shape, which was not caused by using a pen.Most people would have an ottoman when they get in the car, but he jumped on it directly...

Brother-in-law, I know you want to open up the situation as soon as possible, but I think you should be more careful.

Over the years, Haixi has been turbulent, resulting in the loss of many documents.What we have seen is not particularly complete... Wang Cheng is just an ordinary person. Haixi has experienced so many accidents, but he has always been safe and sound, which in itself has already explained the problem. "

Cao Peng's heart as a criminal policeman was agitated.

Deng Ji fell into deep thought, while Puyang Kai showed a dignified expression.

“Everything that we see with our eyes is not necessarily true.

Brother-in-law, if you have a criminal name, you should have the habit of asking the truth.First of all, what exactly did Wang Cheng do ten years ago?He said he was from Dong'an, did he send someone to Dong'an to investigate?Secondly, what did Wang Cheng do for a living in Haixi for the past ten years?As far as I know, he has hundreds of acres of fertile land in his hands. How did he get these fields?Also, Haixi has experienced so many things in the past ten years, how can he be safe and sound.When you came to Haixi, everyone was watching, why did he visit?You know, Haixi people don't have any sense of belonging to the imperial court, and most of them are still on the sidelines for you and me. What purpose does he come here so quickly?He is not afraid of those people in Haixi, dealing with him... This may be suspicious, but there is nothing wrong with being careful. "

Pu Yangkai nodded again and again, "Uncle Sun, it seems that we are all thinking too simply!"

"Brother-in-law, Feng Chao said yesterday that Haixi has three evils.

But I think the name of the Three Plagues is somewhat general... To establish a foothold in Haixi, we must figure out the situation here.For example, have you ever visited Maijiazhuang outside the city?Mai Xiongmai, the boss, used to be a doctor of the Taizhong, and he was also considered a nobleman.As Mr. Mai was unwell, he no longer saw any guests.But I think you should still pay a visit, it's a courtesy.

Secondly, the merchant beetles in the North Market are mainly Chen Sheng and Chen Ziqi.

What is the origin of this Chen Ziqi?Have you ever probed carefully?

This person has almost monopolized half of the North Market, and Haixi's people's livelihood is in his hands.How can you stand if you can't knock him out? "

"Chen Sheng?"

Deng Ji was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at Puyang Kai.

Pu Yangkai shook his head, expressing that he didn't know this person.

"Brother-in-law, I don't think it's time for us to win people's hearts."

"how do I say this?"

"Haixi has been in turmoil in the past few years. The people have long lost confidence in the county government... You see, the people in Haixi have not responded since we arrived in Haixi. This shows that before we arrived, Haixi Xi County has already formed a set of rules unique to him. Before we have made achievements, I dare say that the people of Haixi will never stand by our side.

Everyone has no confidence in us, how can we win people's hearts?

Therefore, the most urgent task for brother-in-law is to make some achievements so that the people of Haixi can have trust in us and regain confidence in the court.

Otherwise, everything we do is like a castle in the air, all illusory. "

"Successful?" Deng Ji looked at Puyang Kai, "Sir, what do you think?"

Pu Yangkai pondered for a long time, then nodded vigorously, "Youxue grew up from small to big, and what he said was quite serious, and indeed there is some truth to it.

It seems that we are all a little too impatient, staring at pirates, salt owls...we all forgot the importance of the word 'letter'.Youxue is right. Haixi County has experienced so much turmoil now, and the prestige of the court has long since disappeared.

If we want to gain a foothold, we must put 'faith' first.

Otherwise, the hearts of the people will not be used, and no matter how much we do, it will be of no use... I have read the previous county magistrates, and they have sworn to them after they took office.But ten years have passed, and no one can stay in Haixi County for a long time...

'Letter', 'letter'... Wasn't Shang Jun asking for a 'letter' when he erected a tree at the gate of the city?

Youxue, let's talk about the "three evils" in Haixi, where should we start to restore the word "faith" in Haixi? "

Puyang Kai looked at Cao Peng with interest.

Deng Ji fell into deep thought...

"Have it!"

He clapped his hands suddenly, and immediately burst out laughing.

"Ah Fu, you go first."

In front of Deng Ji and Puyang Kai, Cao Peng would not feel any restraint, nor would he have any worries.

"I thought that if you want to establish 'trust' in Haixi, you must first capture the North Market."

"Oh?"

"You mean, get rid of Chen Sheng?"

Deng Ji's eyes were fixed, as if he was talking to himself, "The North Market controls the people's livelihood in Haixi, and taking the North Market is equivalent to controlling the key points of the people's livelihood in Haixi... Well, compared to the treacherous whereabouts of pirates, compared to Qiyan Xiao is powerful, but Shang Xizi seems to be nothing to worry about.

However, these merchant beetles are the most harmful. "

Cao Peng said with a smile: "There is an old saying in Zhongyang Mountain, pick the soft persimmons! Among the three persimmons, Chen Sheng is the softest persimmon."

Deng Ji was astonished when he heard this!

He really didn't know that there was an old saying in Zhongyang Mountain.

But after careful recollection, it seems that there is an extremely profound truth...

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Recommendation ticket, recommendation ticket, is there any, is there any?
Monthly pass, monthly pass, is there any...

(End of this chapter)