The determination to set things right and eradicate the several major gangs that have been causing trouble in the capital for many days has been made, but Sun Tu also knows that this matter is not easy. Even the officials of Kaifeng Prefecture are helpless against these gangs, and if they want to succeed, they will inevitably encounter all kinds of difficulties and obstacles, and if they want to overcome these difficulties, it is far from enough to rely on themselves and Lu Zhishen and others, and they must have the support of the government.

For now, the most important thing is to completely control the capture of those yamen messengers, so that they can follow their commands. As a former soldier, Sun Tu understands too well the truth that only by being united and prohibiting can the enemy be defeated.

But at least for the time being, his idea is not realistic. When Sun Tu asked people to send a message to gather the twenty people who were already counted as his subordinates the next day, all of these old fritters in the yamen seemed to have no spirit, and they didn't take him as the top boss in their eyes, and even three people didn't show up directly.

This is actually reasonable, as the head of the capital who parachuted into Kaifeng Mansion, Sun Tu has no prestige in the hearts of these fast collectors, plus his age is here, which makes them even more contemptuous, so even if he is a Jiupin official, he can't convince these old fritters, he just lazily lined up and stood there lazily talking and laughing to himself.

After Sun Tu, who was standing in front of them, saw this performance, his face became as gloomy as the sky today, and after looking at them for a while, he sneered: "This official used to wonder why the people in my Bianjing City never wanted to sue the official when something happened, and why those petty people could act recklessly in the city. Now I finally understand, it is precisely because of people like you who are mixed in my Kaifeng Mansion that there will be such results! ”

In the face of Sun Tu's sarcasm, these people didn't have the slightest shame, but said lazily: "I don't know what Sun Dutou ordered me to get together?" But are there any errands for us to do? "There are even greedy looks in the eyes of a few people, this is a good opportunity to make money.

It is said that redundant officials and redundant personnel in the Great Song Dynasty have always been a big problem, and even after the Xining reform, the problem has not really been solved. What's more serious is that, in addition to officials at all levels, there are also many scribes and servants in each yamen, but these people's salaries are not taken from the imperial court, but find other methods.

Some of the officials who were good at talking would take out a part of their eunuch bags and distribute them to their subordinates and servants, but more of them, they could only use various means to extract money from the people. For this reason, these officials often set up a name and find any opportunity to deceive or intimidate the people under their rule to get money, and these servants in Kaifeng Mansion are naturally no exception.

Sun Tu was stunned for a moment, and he already understood their thoughts, and suddenly snorted: "Of course there are errands, but I'm afraid you don't have the courage to do it." ”

"As long as Sun Dutou gives your order, there will be no errand that we dare not do." Someone said in a big way.

"This official is going to bring the Bamboo Gang and the Shunshui Gang to the pot, do you have the courage to go with me?" Sun Tu suddenly asked in a deep voice. This question immediately made the crowd of people who were originally a little careless slammed into a shock, and looked at the new head of the capital like a neurosis, and after a while, someone said unconvincedly: "Dutou, what are you talking about?" ”

Sun Tu repeated what he had just said: "This is the duty that Xue Tong handed over to this official, you can remember it." ”

After receiving the confirmation, the faces of these people changed completely. Isn't this looking for death? The case of the two Dutou who died violently in Bianhe half a year ago has not been clarified, and now this Sun Dutou is going to provoke those guys again? It doesn't matter if he's crazy, he doesn't want to die yet......

"What, scared?" Sun Tu looked at them with a smile: "Didn't you just say that there is nothing you dare not do?" Why was it so frightened as soon as I heard about the names of the Bamboo Gang and the Shunshui Gang? ”

"Sun Dutou, this matter can't be talked about, it's better to think about it in the long run...... a slightly older middle-aged catcher couldn't help but persuade: "The little one thinks that Xue Tong will not give such an order." ”

"It's up to you to decide whether it's right or no." Sun Tuke had no intention of bargaining with them: "But don't worry, today is not the time." I now have an even more important task for you to do, and that is to take people. ”

This time, these old fritters didn't dare to interject at will, just quietly listened to the following, but Sun Tu glanced at the middle-aged catcher: "What's your name?" ”

"Little Cui Liushang."

"Cui Luoshang, this official asked you, are you familiar with the three people who were not here today?"

"They are You Laoba, Huang Qi and Yan Huan."

"Good." Sun Tu nodded with satisfaction and said, "Today, the official will take you to arrest these three lawless guys and ask them for their crimes!" ”

As soon as these words came out, everyone was stunned again. But Sun Tu didn't give them time to think at all, and waved his hand immediately: "Let's go!" ”

After all, he is an official, and he is the head of the real government, the top boss of these people. With his command, even if the crowd was reluctant, they could only follow and go out after receiving the order. It wasn't until he left the gate of the mansion that Sun Tu glanced at Cui Luoshang again and asked, "Do you know where the three of them live?" Lead the way in front of the head. ”

"Dutou, Huang Qi and the three of them shouldn't be at home at this time......," Cui Luoshang said later, but his voice was broken, obviously worried about something.

Sun Tu immediately frowned: "Then where did they go?" You tell me the truth! ”

"They should have gone to Maojia Lane in Changxingfang to get people, that was an errand that Lu Dutou ordered two days ago." The other immediately replied. This means very clearly, it's not that the three of them don't give you Sun Du's face, it's really because they have an errand on their side.

"Oh? The official doesn't know anything about this? Sun Tu didn't mean to go back: "Then go to Changxingfang to see what kind of prisoners they want to take is more important than seeing my boss." As he spoke, he ignored everyone's embarrassment and strode forward. The others looked at each other a few times and could only follow.

At this time, an errand officer who was beside them just now had already hurriedly ran to the side hall on the side, and reported to Lu Fang and Shen Liangyu, who were sitting and chatting inside: "The two heads, Sun Dutou, suddenly took people out of the yamen, saying that they were going to take back Huang Qi and the others who were not in the yamen. ”

The expressions of the two deputy heads who were originally relaxed all changed, and Shen Liang even glanced at the old opponent: "This is the dismount you arranged?" He knew too well what the other party was doing, so he guessed it as soon as he heard it.

"Didn't you find out the whereabouts of Zhang Si's family two days ago, I thought that I should always give Fang Zhisi an explanation, so I asked You Laoba and the three of them to get people, is there anything wrong with this?" Lu Fang had quickly calmed down and asked disapprovingly.

"I've never seen you so attentive before, and you still pinched Sun Dutou to call everyone to lecture and send someone out, you must have done it on purpose, right?" After a pause, Shen Liang narrowed his eyes again: "And you're planning to pull Fang Zhisi into this matter as well?" ”

"Hehe, Shen Yidao, you are really shrewd enough, if it is you who are replaced, I may not be able to do it. But that Sun Dutou, he is young and vigorous, and he will definitely suffer this time. That Fang Zhisi is Liao Tongzhi's confidant, and it is difficult to say what will happen to him. As he spoke, Lu Fang already laughed proudly.

The relationship between the two in a yamen is complicated, and it is not something that a newcomer like Sun Tu can figure out. Although Lu Fang knew that it was impossible to fight Sun Dutou head-on with his identity, he had a way to use his strength to deal with him by relying on the strength of other officials in Kaifeng Mansion.

As long as he can save Sun Tu's face this time, then he will be swept away and completely become a laughing stock in the yamen. In this way, you will be able to replace it yourself in a few days.

After Shen Liang understood this, he only sighed softly: "I hope your calculation is not self-defeating." Do you really think Sun Dutou will be so easy to deal with? ”

"Yes and no, we'll find out soon." Lu Fang smiled disapprovingly and said.