After entering mid-November, a heavy snowstorm struck all of Shandong, and the temperature in Qingzhou plummeted. In order to prevent freezing deaths under their control, Sun Tu and Huang Wenbing, Wen and Wu, were very busy in the next few days. In addition to sending a large number of manpower to patrol around every day to prevent houses from being crushed by snow, they also served as officials A lot of winter supplies were taken out of the warehouse to supply the poor people, so as to ensure the safety of everyone.
It is precisely because of their appropriate measures that the people were protected from freezing and snow disasters, and Sun Tu's reputation among the people in Qingzhou has continued to rise. In the past, he was a hero and the patron saint of Qingzhou in the eyes of the people, but now they really treat Sun Dujian as their own relative. By the way, the relationship between the entire army and the people of Qingzhou has become increasingly closer, and it has truly been achieved. The military and civilians are integrated, and the friendship between fish and water is deep.
It wasn't until the eighteenth day that the wind and snow for many days finally stopped, and the long-lost sun once again hung high in the sky. People who have been hiding at home for a long time go out again, and you can always see neighbors helping each other shovel snow on the road. Before noon, several main streets in Qingzhou City were clean and open to traffic and horses.
When Sun Tu led a team of people walking down the long street, he couldn't help but feel a rare sense of accomplishment. This was a wonderful feeling that he had never experienced before when he stirred up the storm in Liaoxia and strategized on the battlefield to defeat the bandits in Liangshan. He was most proud and gratified to be able to unite the whole city of Qingzhou and let the people live and work in peace and contentment. It is said that Shandong people are the most honest and diligent, and some clues can be seen from here.
Amidst the greetings from the people on the side of the road, Sun Tu arrived at a fairly good mansion in the south of the city smoothly. This house looks similar to the neighboring houses, but as soon as you enter the door, you can find that there is something else going on inside. There are several soldiers guarding the yard after entering, and all of them are armed with knives and bows. It was three points tighter than Zhifu Yamen's defense.
It wasn't until it was confirmed that Sun Tu had arrived that the soldiers guarding the door opened the courtyard door. This made Sun Tu very satisfied, and he immediately asked: "Has he been honest these past two days?"
"This man surnamed Chai always thinks of himself as an uncle. Yesterday he actually asked the boys to find some smokeless charcoal for him. We have never even heard of this thing." The leader of the army complained with a bitter look on his face. Said: "And the things he eats on weekdays are also all kinds of weird. We really have no way to deal with him."
"Hmph, this Chai Jin takes himself too seriously. Do you really think that I, Qingzhou, owe him something?" Zhu Biao, who came with Sun Tu, darkened his face and scolded.
It turned out that after setting up a trap to defeat the Liangshan Army that day, Chai Jin fell into the hands of the government. Because of his special status, he wanted to recruit Sun Tu when he arrived. However, the official from Chai did not buy Sun Tu's blame. He allowed him to say whatever he wanted and refused to submit even if his words were broken. So Sun Tu He was put under house arrest in this courtyard, and people from Liangshan who had previously surrendered to him were sent to lobby him. But in the end, these people couldn't convince Chai Jin at all, and instead were severely scolded by him. Now Sun Tu could only take action in person again.
After smiling and comforting several soldiers, Sun Tu walked inside. After leaving them for a while, Zhu Biao complained softly again: "Superintendent, this Chai Jin seems to be incompetent in civil and military affairs. Why do we have to spend so much effort to recruit him? According to me, he will refuse to submit again. , just kill it with one knife, and you can save a lot of worry.
think. "
"Sanlang, you are acting on your own initiative. How can a person who achieves great things not have this little patience?" Sun Tu smiled and shook his head: "And you just mentioned a key point. He is not outstanding in both civil and military affairs. Then Why is he ranked among the best among the strong men in Liangshanbo? It's not because of his noble status and reputation. If I kill him with just one knife, it will be happy and satisfying, but what good will it do? "
"this… "
Before the other party could think too clearly, Sun Tu said again: "Killing him will not only bring no benefit, but will bring endless troubles. Even though he has no ability, there are countless people in the world who have benefited from him. Once I kill him today, If he is killed, many dead men will come to assassinate and avenge him. Of course, I am not afraid of assassinations from those people in the rivers, lakes and green forests, but if this happens, Qingzhou will definitely not be peaceful. This is not what I want to see. ”
Zhu Biao is not a reckless man who only knows how to act on his own initiative. Sun Tu's explanation finally made him understand, and he nodded in shame: "What the supervisor said is that I am a little too extreme, and this person is really not easy to kill."
"But there is no need to be too respectful to him. If a person like him is too respectful, he will look down upon him. You have to be tough when you need to be tough. I came here today just to negotiate with him in another way. "Fan." As they spoke, the two of them had arrived in front of a room with a closed door. The smile on Sun Tu's face also faded away at this moment, and there was a hint of fearful majesty between his brows.
Without knocking on the door to greet him, Sun Tu immediately stepped forward, opened the door, and strode in. This made a man in his thirties, with a white face and a slight beard, who was reading a book by candlelight at the table in the room, frowned and scolded without raising his head: "You guys can't even Are there no rules at all? How dare you break into my room at will!"
"Master Chai, it seems that this is not your home, and you are not the owner of this place. We don't need your approval to come in or out." An indifferent voice sounded, causing Chai Jin's body to tremble slightly, and then he raised his head and looked towards the front. Sun Tu came: "It turns out that it's Superintendent Sun who is here. Who dares to be so bold?"
"Bold? According to me, you are brave." After Sun Tu sat down, he looked at the other party and said: "As a prisoner, you don't have any sense of self-consciousness, but you actually pretended to be an uncle in our Qingzhou City, and also What kind of smokeless charcoal are you asking for... There really is no prisoner like you in this world."
Chai Jin was stared at by him, and his heartbeat increased by three points without realizing it. However, he quickly calmed down, looked into the other person's eyes, and said in a calm tone: "I'm just used to it. After all, I was born under the supervision of Sundu." I also know that since you don’t treat me as a prisoner, I will always make myself more comfortable. Of course, Sun Dujian, if you regret it now, it’s too late, I won’t be afraid whether you kill or chop into pieces.”
Sun Tu looked at him with a look that convinced him. Instead of being angry, Sun Tu smiled: "Chai Daguan is worthy of being a nobleman of the Song Dynasty. Even in such a situation, he still wants to show off his prestige. But there is one thing I I really have some questions, I wonder if you also want to enjoy fine food in Liangshanbo Village, and also use smokeless animal charcoal for heating?"
Chai Jin curled his lips and said, "I don't have to worry about this, Supervisor Sun. I joined the village out of my own free will, and I have a deep relationship with the brothers, so I should share the joys and sorrows. But here I don't
It’s the same, so I still advise you, don’t force yourself any further. Either kill me or let me go. If you want me to betray Brother Liang Shanbo, don’t even think about it! "
These few sentences were said with absolute certainty, leaving no room for change. Sun Tu looked at him for a moment, then suddenly laughed again: "Do you really think I dare not touch you? Yes, you, Chai Jin, are descendants of Shizong of the Later Zhou Dynasty. You have a place in the imperial court, and you are a hero all over the world. , your reputation spreads far and wide. If I kill you like this, I’m afraid there will be no peace in Qingzhou from now on. Is this what you rely on? "
Chai Jin did not answer, but Sun Tu could tell from his expression that he acquiesced. So he smiled: "It seems that you really think that you have nothing to worry about because of your status as a descendant of the Chai family, and you have determined that I dare not do anything to you. But you are wrong. It is really difficult for me to kill you, but But I can escort you to the capital and let the court convict you! In this way, it will not be me who kills you, but the court."
Chai Jin did not show any nervousness because of his threat. He still smiled disdainfully, but did not refute it. Obviously, Sun Tu's statement was not worth refuting in his eyes. Seeing this, Sun Tu said again: "I know what you are laughing at. You have the iron coupon of the elixir given by Emperor Taizu, the gold medal for immunity from death, so you have nothing to fear? But what I want to tell you is that you Wrong idea! Even if your Chai family really has some iron-clad elixir, it may not really be able to save your life? Don’t forget what those people in Liangshanbo did. Killing officials and rebelling is a heinous crime. , and as far as I know, the imperial court has already issued a decree, and even a gold medal for immunity from death cannot avoid such serious crimes!"
The calmness on Chai Jin's face finally changed at this moment, and a trace of panic even flashed in his eyes. He had indeed never thought about this in detail. He had always thought he was safe and peaceful because he held the amulet in his hand, but now this layer of protection had been ruthlessly broken by Sun Tu.
Sun Tu quickly caught this change in him and said: "And do you really think that the imperial court will publicly deal with you? If it were me, I would just throw you into a prison, and then use some means to make you die in prison. Just pass it. This will save you a lot of trouble. By the way, have you ever been to Tianyao? The prisoners there get sick and die every day. You are such a proud and noble official. If you go in, I'm afraid you'll get sick and die in less than three days!
"Also, if I go even more ruthless and turn you into a thief and report your intention to rebel to the court, how do you think the officials in the court and the current officials will deal with it? I'm afraid that it will be your Chai family by then. The end of the world. I wonder if the rest of the Chai family will kick you out of the house in order to protect themselves and survive? And if you really lose this last protection, it will be easy for the court to kill you again. "
These words are by no means false threats, but facts that are likely to come true. This naturally frightened Chai Jin Dasheng. It was not that he was not afraid of death, but that he dared to be so tough and supportive because he was sure of not dying. But now, his protective shell has been completely defeated by Sun Tu, which has made Chai Daguanren's entire energy and spirit slump, and he is no longer as calm and calm as before...
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Happy Year of the Rat everyone. . . . . The first update on the first day of the new year is late but it arrived. I got up late today, so it can only be posted one hour later. . . . . But passers-by still have to shamelessly ask for tickets, so come and get some New Year’s tickets. . . . . . . . .