In fact, Wei Xinyong took in these remnant bandits three years ago, and now they have adopted them into Ruiyu Hall. It is easy to think that he and Wei Huan made an appointment early to use the Fengqishan bandits to seize "Biwu" and kill Wei Zheng Ya... Then, Wei Xinyong happened to pass through Fengzhou to take office in the remote Chaoyun County, and took the remaining bandits away by the way. It can be regarded as repaying these "remnant bandits" for their sacrifices for Wei Huan and giving them a way out.
However, this possibility seems reasonable, but it is actually very absurd.
If it was just to send the remaining bandits away from Fengzhou, it would prevent everyone from suspecting that Wei Huan deliberately murdered his nephew. You can give everyone some money to send everyone away, this is the most calm way.
Even though Wei Xinyong's reputation was still unknown three years ago, Wei Huan was aware of his talents, coupled with the enmity between Wei Xinyong and Jingcheng Hou. Unless this person dies on the way, he will cause trouble sooner or later. How could Wei Huan leave such a gap
According to common sense, after Wei Zhengya died and "Biwu" fell into Wei Huan's hands, the remaining bandits in Fengqishan should have disappeared. Even if Wei Xinyong wanted them, Wei Huan should refuse. Because if this group of people is allowed to follow Wei Xinyong, it will be difficult not to make various speculations once someone notices them.
So the most likely thing is that these so-called remnant bandits are Wei Xinyong's confidants, and they are the kind who cannot give up.
But for some reason, they couldn't serve Wei Xinyong from the beginning. They could only return because Wei Xinyong passed through Fengzhou when he took office and happened to take in a group of remnant bandits as servants.
Even after the death of his biological father and sister, Wei Xinyong grew up quietly in the imperial capital and suddenly got a job as a county magistrate. The fundamental purpose was to bring them back to him.
But Wei Xinyong is also a noble disciple, so it's not surprising that there are servants around him. But why can't we let these people serve around us, instead of going around in a big circle
The most reliable answer to this question is that the identities of these people are probably inconvenient...
At least it’s not convenient in the imperial capital.
That's why Wei Xinyong got the people with him after leaving the imperial capital, and then took them to Chaoyun County openly. But after he adopted Ruiyu Hall and returned to the imperial capital, he still only brought with him the young slaves and tiger slaves he took away from the imperial capital. The remaining servants were all assigned to him by Wei Huan after he changed his name to "second uncle".
The remnant bandits in Fengqishan always stay away from the imperial capital.
As Wei Xinyong, he wants to protect a few ordinary prisoners. Although he is not as lighthearted as Shen Zangfeng, he can make the final decision on the entire Mengshan Gang's case. But it's not that he has no connections at all. For example, because of his grievances with Jingcheng Hou Weiqi, he formed an alliance with Changshan Gong Weihuan. Although Wei Huan has been an official for many years, he only needs a few words to solve the case for the robbers.
Who would make the Holy One hate the most when he hears reports from his subordinates about the rise of bandits in the country? None of the bandits in the country have their names in front of the Holy Lord, and no matter how much they make a fuss, they will be suppressed by a few first-grade men. Wei Huan is one of the six high pillars in the country. Even if the six clans in the country are sometimes in harmony and sometimes in conflict, and it doesn't involve major issues, they must always show some kindness to each other.
But Wei Xinyong obviously has no intention of relying on Wei Huan's power... Are these people not bandits? But why avoid the imperial capital
Moreover, the identities they returned to Wei Xinyong were the remnant bandits of Fengqishan, which showed that they had at least been among the "bandits" in Fengqishan. Shen Zangfeng didn't know who the "bandits" were, but Shangguan Shiyi was obedient and guessed that they had something to do with Wei Huan. Otherwise, how could he have appeared in Fengqishan for only three months and robbed Rui Yutang's motorcade accurately? This caused Wei Huan to be "furious" and borrowed "Biwu" from Wei Zhengya, and killed Wei Zhengya by the way. So many confidants
Wei Xinyong and Wei Huan are both deep-seated people in the city. This group of bandits may seem unattractive, but there must be a reason...
Shangguan Shiyi suddenly said: "But don't you know that the remnant bandits from Fengqishan followed Mo Binwei to Guanzhou this time?"
"We can't tell it here. Even if Xiu Shu goes to Fengzhou to ask Chang Shangong if he knows something, it may not be too late." Shen Zangfeng pondered, "Brother Shangguan?"
"It's very unnatural for Wei Xinyong to accept this group of people. If Chang Shanggong wants to keep someone to supervise him, as he is a descendant of the Wei family, wouldn't it be natural to choose two bodyguards and show that Chang Shanggong is caring for the younger generation?" Shangguan Shi Together, "These people deliberately stay away from the imperial capital. If they are not bandits or other unsightly identities, they should have special uses... After Wei Xinyong won them, he immediately went to Chaoyun County, Qingzhou to take office. Yun County served as county magistrate for two years before he was adopted into Ruiyu Hall. Not to mention Ruiyu Hall, Mo Binwei, who was now recruited by Wei Xinyong, led his troops to Guanzhou along Mengshan... Isn't it Chaoyun County? Also at the foot of Mengshan Mountain?”
The Shen family passed down the family through martial arts. Although the focus was on resisting Qiu Di, Shen Zangfeng also knew the geography of the world. Chaoyun County was originally an inconspicuous small county, and ordinary people would not pay much attention to it. However, because Wei Xinyong once worked in this city, Shen Zangfeng checked it after Wei Changying handed Wei Xinyong's letter before, and he remembered it deeply.
As for Shangguan Shiyi telling the specific location when he opened his mouth, that was a true Bo Wen who had memorized it.
Shen Zangfeng's thoughts changed and he frowned slightly: "If my wife's sixth uncle had a plan when he wanted to be the Chaoyun County Magistrate..."
"His purpose should be related to Mengshan, even near Taohua County." Shangguan Shiyi said decisively, "And it requires a lot of manpower. Otherwise, Mo Binwei would not have fought all the way from Nanmeng Mountain, and he would have recruited him The defeated bandits!"
"We also need a special group of manpower, perhaps those so-called remnants of Fengqishan bandits." Shen Zangfeng said solemnly, "It is not only related to Taohua County, but also to Chaoyun County! Chaoyun County It's more than a thousand miles away from Taohua County? According to Brother Shangguan's speculation, it was by chance that my wife's sixth uncle attracted Mo Binwei. Maybe it was because of Mo Binwei that the Mo family's army raided Mengshan! His confidants will only try to resign from their posts in Chaoyun County and choose to stay close to Taohua County or simply work in Taohua County to handle this matter!"
Shangguan Shi said: "I have never met Chang Shanggong, but I think he must be a capable person when he lives in the Shangzhu Kingdom and is in charge of the Wei family in Fengzhou. Even though Wei Xinyong has outstanding talents, he has little experience in terms of age and seniority. No, maybe he could have known and taken Mo Binwei away from Fengzhou with Wei Huan's connivance and acquiescence? Otherwise, it might not have been so smooth. I just can't figure out why Chang Shanggong treated Wei Xinyong so well."
"There may be some coincidence or chance of my wife's sixth uncle." Shen Zangfeng heard that Shangguan Shiyi was doubting Wei Xinyong's life experience... But he didn't think that Wei Xinyong and Wei Huan were related by blood. They came from a famous family. The most taboo thing is to confuse the blood, and although Mrs. Song is powerful and has many children, she has been able to tolerate Wei Shengyi for many years, how can she not tolerate Wei Xinyong to recognize his biological father in an honest way
It can't be said that Wei Huan stole Wei Ji's concubine and gave birth to Wei Xinyong, so he can't be recognized, right? A concubine is not a real wife, so it is normal to send her back and forth. With Wei Huan's identity, even if he takes a step back, he had an affair with Wei Ji's concubine, and Wei Xinyong was his biological son. After knowing this, he told Wei Ji that there was no way that Wei Ji would not give him the concubine. Doesn't this cover up the matter
But if Wei Xinyong was not Wei Huan's own son, Wei Huan's temperament would make it impossible for him to help him in vain. In the case of Mo Binwei, the most likely explanation is what Shangguan Eleven hinted at... If not...
Shen Zangfeng pondered for a moment and said, "In any case, my wife's sixth uncle will not let the Mo army attack Taohua County rashly if it is not necessary!"
Other places from Chaoyun County to the north are fine. Taohua County is adjacent to Xiliang. How can the Shen family tolerate an army that appears out of nowhere - the Mo family army is called an army, not a bandit - appearing near Xiliang
Mo Binwei may not understand Fan Yue, but Wei Xinyong cannot.
But Mo Jiajun still appeared in Taohua County. It was obvious that he had to go to Taohua County or could not avoid Taohua County!
Shangguan Shiyi suddenly said: "Actually, since Lai Dayong is here, I thought maybe the Mo Family Army will send someone to discuss with the Third Young Master soon."
Lai Dayong was beaten back and forth by Mo Binwei. If Mo Binwei didn't deliberately betray him, how could he arrive at Xiliang with more than a dozen cavalry unless he led the remaining troops to retreat to Xiliang? Even if he believed that he was familiar with Mengshan and could come, could he safely abandon the gang and leave in the face of this powerful enemy? Aren't you afraid that the Mengshan Gang will disperse
Or maybe there is someone else in the Mengshan Gang who can make Lai Dayong feel at ease.
Regardless of the situation, Mo Binwei fought from Nanmeng Mountain to Beimeng Mountain, taking great care not to spread any news. Now he revealed his whereabouts to Shen Zangfeng, but Shen Zangfeng's wife Wei Changying knew that he was following him. He couldn't even pretend that he was just a bandit who appeared by chance!
In this way, the matter was leaked to Shen Zangfeng...
Taohua County is so close, how could Shen Zangfeng not step in? Now that Qiu Di's vitality has been seriously damaged and Xiliang is free from foreign aggression, Shen Zangfeng has time to care about what Mo Binwei wants to do when he goes to Guanzhou
As Mo Binwei was smart, he should have known what they were planning unless he kept it secret. Now that it has been revealed to Shen Zangfeng, the best choice is to cooperate frankly, otherwise, it is the most stupid thing to make an enemy of the Shen family near Xiliang.
If the Xiliang army crosses the border to Guanzhou, it will indeed arouse criticism, but who is Lai Dayong in Xiliang City now? Shen Zangfeng was not afraid of finding reasons. It's just the deployment of troops and horses, the consumption of baggage and personnel transfer... It's no good and meaningless. Shen Zangfeng used to think that the Mengshan Gang was just an ordinary gangster, and he didn't bother to worry about it...
But when it comes to Wei Xinyong and Mo Binwei, the natural talent Wei Changying emphasized so much, Shen Zangfeng will not hesitate to send troops!
Shen Zangfeng nodded, thoughtfully: "Lai Dayong is Ji Gu's adopted son... His sister was trapped by the Mo Family Army. Instead of leading the Mengshan Gang to fight against the Mo Family Army, he went to Xiliang to bring reinforcements... I'm afraid it's also to... seek help from Ji Gu in person?"
"The Third Young Master suspects that it was not Lai Dayong who founded the Mengshan Gang, but... Ji Gu?" Shangguan Eleven pondered, "If so, this person's intentions are not small!" (To be continued)