Chapter 437: Testing each other 3
The secret guard Bingwu pretended to be a guard was very disdainful of the Jianghu people in front of him, and directly revealed the secret identity of the bandit leader, just to see the attitude of these people.
Sure enough, after listening to the guard's words, Xiao Shu's expression changed again and again. They Jianghu people didn't like to have anything to do with the temple, and this time it also involved the Mongolian country. If they couldn't handle it well, they wouldn't Talking about the treasure map will also make yourself embarrassed.
Looking at the attitude of the government officials and guards, maybe the rumor they heard was deliberately released by someone in order to use their hands to force the bandits down the mountain so that they could arrest them. Now the other party's The goal was achieved, so they simply pointed out the identity of the bandit leader so that they could not continue to trace it.
The people behind Xiao Shu looked at each other in confusion, not understanding how a bandit who robbed a passing caravan turned into a spy. They thought this might be an excuse to monopolize the treasure map.
"Mr. Xiao, since you sincerely invite us, let's go and have a look! After all, we have done a great favor to Huairou County. We have done nothing but harm to the people, so we still have the right to know!"
Before, the rickets were gloomy. The old man said while leaning on an ebony snake staff.
"What Mr. Snake said makes sense. Besides, those bandits have to be escorted back to Huairou County for interrogation. We are still good people and will do it to the end."
Xiao Shu immediately went down the slope by the ladder, smiling. said.
"In that case, I would like to thank all the knights for your heroic action! Can you arrange for two people to follow me to Qinghua Town to escort back the other two people who were arrested among the bandits? We just don't have enough manpower. We just returned Worrying about this.”
Bingwu slapped the snake on the stick and said directly.
Before coming, Qi Qi had already expected that these Jianghu people would be suspicious and would find out that they were being used. They would definitely find out what happened, so it was better to be more generous and let them contribute. To dispel their doubts, why not use free labor and bodyguards.
Xiao Shu felt that the steps were a bit awkward, but he did not refuse. The most important thing now was to find out the truth of the matter. He then discussed with the people behind him and sent out two people from the Wuji Sect. Brothers and Bingwu go together.
Then everyone turned back and went to the Bluestone Canyon. When they returned to the starting point a day later, Jiao Fang, who was left behind, immediately greeted them and said a few words to Xiao Shu alone.
"Mr. Xiao, the rumor about the treasure map is probably false. I interrogated the captured bandits. They are just a group of rabble. In order to avoid being arrested by the government, they entered the mountains to become bandits. Yes, they were able to escape the encirclement and suppression by the government because of the geographical advantages here, and they said that they never snatched any treasure maps. ”
"Maybe their boss grabbed it without them knowing."
Xiao Shu turned the jade fan in his hand and said quietly.
“I thought so too, so I asked them about the boss’s recent whereabouts. They said that the boss was just like before, and he didn’t take any special actions. When we checked the bandit’s village before, he didn’t do anything special. I found signs that they were leaving."
Jiao Fang said directly.
"Some people are coming from the government office to escort all these bandits back. Let's cooperate. They say that there are Mongolian agents among the bandits. This matter can be big or small. Don't involve us when the time comes. Go in.”
Xiao Shu's mind is still very clear.
"I understand!"
Jiao Fang immediately nodded in agreement, turned around and began to lead the horse, picking up the bandit who was pretending to be dead on the ground, and prepared to return to Huairou County.
Bingwu took two people from the Wuji Sect to pick up the mother and son of "Fengqi Wutong" who had been arrested before. They all moved separately and agreed to meet at the Huairou County Government Office.
After one night, the Bluestone Canyon fell into complete silence, and the bandit's lair was completely reduced to an abandoned village. The pregnant women and seriously injured bandits inside were also sent back to Huairou County.
After this group of fifty or sixty bandits arrived in Huairou County, they filled up the county government prison. The county magistrate and the chief registrar were busy without touching the ground and began to conduct preliminary screening. Those who had committed crimes were evading arrest. Those who entered the bandit's den were locked up individually, and those who deserved punishment were sentenced, those who deserved punishment were punished, and those who deserved to be killed were killed.
The remaining people who had no clear origins naturally had to be interrogated. The entire Huairou County was a little restless for a while. The gangster nest entrenched in Qingshi Canyon was arrested with the help of the knights. The pot is done, which is a gratifying thing.
So in Huairou County, these knights and knights are quite popular. Although the knights are a little aggrieved, they have a good reputation after all, and they have really contributed, so they readily accept the praise of the people.
Everyone recommended Snake Lao and Xiao Shu to negotiate with the county government to at least find out whether the treasure map was true or false. It was inconvenient for Wang Meimei to follow her brother Xiao, so she went to the largest Ruyi Inn in Huairou County to find Ripple. After all, the two had made an appointment to meet before.
Lianyi invited Wang Meimei to the "Wanfu Restaurant" for dinner and talked about what happened after the two separated.
“What happened to those children now?”
“Everyone who had lost their children in the neighborhood came here to look for them, and they actually found their own children, but there were only four of them. The county magistrate posted a list of those who had been stolen, and their village chief went back to spread the word, so they rushed over with a glimmer of hope."
"It's a blessing to be able to find it back, just a child. It’s also a good thing.”
Wang Meimei said immediately.
"Well, that's what I think too. My Mrs. Zhen is kind-hearted and wants to wait for two more days to see if the remaining children have been accounted for. Then we will set off."
Lianyi smiled at Wang Meimei He poured a cup of tea and asked:
"After we left, did you and Mr. Xiao gain anything in the bandits' den?"
"Hey! Forget it! There is nothing. , only some old and weak, pregnant women and women were left, and we helped to send them down the canyon. They were all sent to the county government now."
"They are bandits who blocked the road and robbed gold and silver. There should be treasure, right?”
"Not to mention the gold and silver treasures, there isn't even much food. Moreover, the bandit leader was identified by the government as a Mongolian agent, so he probably has no way out."
"It turns out to be a Mongolian agent! That explains it. It’s clear.”
Lianyi suddenly realized.
"Lianyi, what do you mean by this?"
Wang Meimei asked.
"Since he is a meticulous worker, he must have transported back all the things he robbed. The border is not peaceful now, and there are conflicts from time to time. Money and food are good things."
"You are right, it is a waste of time, even Not even close to the edge of the treasure map."
Wang Meimei pouted.
"If there was a treasure map, they would have dug for the treasure long ago, and they wouldn't be doing robberies here."
You can figure it out with your toes.
"Yes! That's what I advised Brother Xiao, but he insisted on going to the county government to ask for an explanation. After all, we have done a great job in suppressing the bandits this time. There is no reason why he wouldn't even tell us the truth!"
< br>Wang Meimei has the characteristics of a Jianghu person and has a bad impression of the government.
"Yes, please understand! If this rumor is proved to be false, then follow up on the next news. News in the world spreads quickly and in large quantities. It is difficult to distinguish the true from the false. . ”
After the two had a meal, they separated. Lianyi went to the county government office to ask about the situation of the remaining children and went to see the chief registrar.
(End of this chapter)