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#412 - Shameless plot

The name of the notorious bandit, Song Jiang, was naturally well-known among everyone within the command tent.

They usually paid close attention to the major events in Changzhou, and this person who had suddenly emerged and stirred up turmoil in Changzhou had aroused a lot of their curiosity.

However, Song Jiang's background was like a fog, mysterious and unpredictable. Despite everyone's best efforts, they had not been able to ascertain his true identity.

All they knew was that Song Jiang's first appearance was at the execution ground, where he rescued a group of bandits with thunderous force. His bold actions and superb skills instantly spread throughout the Jianghu world.

After that, he formed a brotherhood with Lei Zhen and Xiao Liu, and they robbed official grain everywhere, causing the government soldiers to be terrified wherever they went.

Especially recently, he even joined forces with the bandits of Black Boar Stronghold to boldly rob the grain escorted by the prefect and the leader of the Six Doors. Committing such a major crime, he became famous overnight and became a wanted criminal by the imperial court, as well as a legend talked about by everyone in the Jianghu world.

On the main seat, Zhao Chuxia's eyes were like lightning as she sharply questioned:

"Are you sure it's the notorious bandit, Song Jiang?"

Her voice was particularly clear in the quiet command tent, carrying an unquestionable majesty.

Everyone's gaze, as if attracted by a magnet, focused on Ji Yan.

If this matter was true, it would undoubtedly set off a huge wave. The matter was of great importance and could not tolerate any carelessness.

Ji Yan hurriedly kowtowed, his voice urgent and fearful:

"How dare I hide anything, it is indeed the notorious bandit Song Jiang, and even his two sworn brothers, Lei Zhen and Xiao Liu, are there."

"I have also compared it with the wanted portraits, and it is indeed them. I dare to guarantee this with my head."

Hearing this, everyone couldn't help but look at each other, their eyes filled with shock and contemplation.

Zhao Chuxia waved her hand, signaling Ji Yan to step down.

Ji Yan was pardoned and did not dare to stay for a moment, hurriedly leaving the command tent.

As Ji Yan left, only Zhao Chuxia, the Jishi Factory's agents, and a group of guests remained in the command tent.

Zhao Chuxia glanced at everyone and asked:

"Everyone, what do you think?"

The guests first whispered to each other, exchanging opinions.

After a while, the Deputy Prefect of Changzhou stood up and said respectfully:

"Princess, I think this is a good thing."

Zhao Chuxia raised her eyebrows slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes.

Seeing this, the Deputy Prefect of Changzhou quickly explained:

"We were worried before that if we only let Yan San'niang come out to take the blame, it might not be enough."

"Although that Yan San'niang is known as the 'Flying Swallow Thief' and usually robs the rich to help the poor, she is only slightly famous in the Green Forest. After all, she is still young, her martial arts are low, and her status is not prominent enough."

"Such a person robbing the disaster relief silver has too many flaws. Although we secretly brought in Meng Wei of Yanshan Village to participate, it is still difficult to convince the higher-ups."

"Although her grandfather, the Thief Saint, is famous and has enough weight, the Thief Saint has long been difficult to find and does not care about worldly affairs. If the Thief Saint had taken action to rob the silver, that would have made sense."

"But relying on Yan San'niang alone is really difficult to justify."

Hearing this, everyone nodded secretly, with expressions of agreement on their faces.

This was indeed their most troublesome problem before. Such a large amount of disaster relief silver must be heavily guarded. If it were said to be easily robbed by a few sixth-rank martial artists, it would be difficult to explain to the imperial court.

The Deputy Prefect of Changzhou paused and continued:

"But now that the notorious bandit Song Jiang and his three brothers have joined in, we can completely explain it."

Hearing this, everyone secretly praised in their hearts, with expressions of sudden realization on their faces.

This idea is really brilliant!

Who would have thought that the notorious bandit Song Jiang would intervene in this major case of disaster relief silver? It should be known that he was not originally in everyone's plan.

Now that things have developed like this, it is undoubtedly best to let Song Jiang be the scapegoat.

Speaking of this, the Deputy Prefect of Changzhou looked at a dignified official with a hint of expectation in his eyes:

"If we can get the endorsement of the Imperial Envoy, then this matter will be foolproof."

It turned out that this dignified official was actually the Imperial Envoy appointed by the Emperor.

The disaster situation in Changzhou was serious, but the officials' memorials all said that Changzhou was blessed with good weather and the people lived and worked in peace. Although there were some minor disasters in some areas, the problem was not big.

The officials confidently guaranteed that as long as some grain and silver were allocated for disaster relief, the disaster situation would soon subside.

However, as the disaster situation not only did not improve, but became more and more serious, many flaws finally appeared.

This finally aroused the Emperor's suspicion.

Therefore, the Emperor appointed an Imperial Envoy to investigate the specific situation.

But who would have thought that the Imperial Envoy had been bought by the Changzhou group within a few days of entering the Changzhou territory and had become partners with everyone present.

The Imperial Envoy immediately agreed:

"Don't worry, I will naturally cover it up for the Emperor."

"But now the Emperor rarely presides over government affairs, and now Duke Chang is in power."

"The Duke Chang's side will have to rely on the head arrester, Master Dangtou."

Everyone's eyes turned to the head arrester of the Jishi Factory.

The head arrester sneered:

"Do you really think that Duke Chang is ignorant and doesn't know anything?"

"Why is it that this time the silver, our Jishi Factory has to take the big share, who to pay tribute to, I don't need to say more, right?"

"Don't blame me for not reminding you, no matter how serious the disaster situation is, no matter how many disaster victims die, it's not a big deal."

"But, don't create rebels."

"Now that Duke Chang is in power, this world must be peaceful and prosperous. The mountain bandits in Yanshan Village, if they can be recruited, then recruit them, if they can't be recruited, then they must be annihilated, even if they can't be annihilated, they must not be allowed to rebel."

"Otherwise, I don't need to say more about the consequences, right?"

Hearing this, everyone naturally understood.

Disaster victims are weak, and their deaths are often silent, quiet and insignificant, often dying in the hundreds or thousands overnight.

No matter how many of these weak people die, it will not have a big impact on the Great Qian Dynasty. As long as the officials slightly unify their statements, then this matter will not exist for the Emperor.

But rebels are strong, once they rebel, they will attack cities and seize territories, massacre officials, and even threaten the imperial family.

Even if these strong people die, they will die heroically and earth-shatteringly. Even if the officials want to hide it, they can't hide it at all.

At this time, the Changzhou Garrison Commander stood up and said calmly:

"Then follow the original plan, first force or lure Song Jiang, Yan San'niang and other bandits to Yanshan Village."

"This way, if the imperial court wants to recapture the disaster relief silver, it will have to increase its troops to suppress the bandits."

"If we can annihilate Yanshan Village, then I will arrange for people to silence Song Jiang, Yan San'niang and others after the village is broken. If we can't annihilate them, but can successfully recruit them, then I will personally have a secret talk with the chief of Yanshan Village, asking for the heads of Song Jiang, Yan San'niang and others as a condition for recruitment."

"In any case, Song Jiang, Yan San'niang and these bandits must be silenced in the end!"

Everyone nodded in agreement, and then gathered together to carefully discuss some specific details.

For them, whether it is disaster victims or bandits, they are just pawns in their hands.

It was as if what they were talking about was not a matter of deciding the lives of tens of thousands of people, but just an ordinary chess game.

On the main seat, Zhao Chuxia listened and nodded slightly, obviously approving of everyone's plan.

But she quickly expressed her concern:

"But I heard that the Six Doors have sent the famous detective Qin Feng to investigate the case of the robbed official grain."

"The Six Doors are not on our side. If he catches Song Jiang in advance, the situation will be unfavorable to us."

When a group of officials heard this, they also looked worried.

Even within the imperial court, it is not a monolithic entity, but is divided into various factions and interest groups.

The Six Doors are not on the same side as everyone present.

If the Six Doors find a clue in this matter, then they may follow the vine and lead to trouble.

If the group to which the Six Doors belongs takes the opportunity to make trouble, it will inevitably bring trouble to everyone at that time.

Court struggles are extremely cruel, and no one wants to be the loser.

The head arrester of the Jishi Factory laughed indifferently:

"Don't worry, that Qin Feng of the Six Doors is known as a famous detective, but in reality, he is a fool."

"He has been chasing Song Jiang all the way, and he has already chased in the wrong direction. He never expected Song Jiang to come here."

"By the time he chases over, Song Jiang will probably have been led to Yanshan Village by us."

After the head arrester finished speaking, he laughed loudly with everyone.

They completely forgot that even they themselves did not expect Song Jiang to appear in this area.

A smile also appeared on Zhao Chuxia's face.

She has been short of money for a long time. Now that this disaster relief silver can be divided up by everyone present, she can maintain a luxurious life for a while.

Just when everyone was immersed in the joy of the conspiracy succeeding and planning for the future.

Suddenly!

A burst of noisy clamor suddenly came from outside.

The sound was like a surging tide, and like countless thunderbolts exploding in the ears, as if many people were shouting and yelling at the same time, the sounds rising and falling, chaotic and disorderly.

Even though everyone was in the thick command tent, the noise was still clearly audible and went straight into everyone's ears.

The originally lively discussion and wanton laughter in the command tent instantly stagnated, and the smiles on everyone's faces were like being invaded by frost, disappearing without a trace in an instant, replaced by full of doubt and faint tension.

"Send someone to see what's going on outside?"

Zhao Chuxia frowned slightly, her beautiful eyes containing majesty, and stood up gracefully but without losing her dignity, and ordered loudly.

However, before her servant could take a step, a guard rushed in from outside the tent in a panic.

The guard's face was nervous, his knees softened, and he hurriedly knelt down and reported:

"Princess, something bad has happened!"

"Outside... something happened outside!"