In the middle of the night, several thieves found Guo Kun, "Second brother, these officers and soldiers are really powerful, and we are not opponents at all." And that Taishou-sama, we don't think it's a bad person, he obviously wants to give us a way to live, we can't be so obsessed anymore! ”

"What are the brothers' plans?" Guo Kun was also very hesitant, if he continued like this, he was afraid that there was really only one way to die.

"You go and persuade the boss again, if he still doesn't comply, we can only ......" The subordinate made a murderous gesture.

"No, we're brothers after all, I can't!" Guo Kun still can't do it.

"Then, it's better for us to steal the gate of the village and let the officers and soldiers in!" The subordinates suggested again.

"That's it! You go separately to find the brothers, and those who are willing to stay, we don't force them, and those who are willing to join us in the official army will go with me to open the gate of the village! ”

Guo Kun finally made up his mind.

Geng Xiaofan set a fire at night, and he didn't plan to take advantage of the chaos to attack the city, but he didn't expect that in the middle of the night, the gate of the village would open by itself, and Guo Kun and others would abandon the village and surrender!

"Zhen'er! Rectify the army and horses to seize the village, and those who abandon their armor will not be killed, dare to resist, and kill them! Geng Xiaofan seized the fighter plane and gave the order decisively.

All the guards were battle-hardened, and soon occupied the walled gate, formed a battle formation, and steadily advanced.

The thieves had never seen such a battle, and they threw down their weapons and surrendered.

Geng Xiaofan gathered his troops and approached Guo Gan's lobby.

As soon as I arrived at the door, a fire broke out in the hall! Guo Gan knew that his life was hopeless, so he set himself on fire!

After a busy night's work, the fire was extinguished, and the village was basically destroyed.

Early in the morning, after cleaning the battlefield, Geng Xiaofan began to clean up the aftermath.

"The first evil has been punished, and the official is not to blame in the past. Those who are willing to return to their hometowns will be given two hundred dollars per person and disperse on their own. Those who are willing to follow this official should pack their bags and set off immediately. ”

Guo Kun and others were already cornered, and they also saw Geng Xiaofan's ability, and heard that he was willing to take him in, but who was willing to go, they all surrendered.

Geng Xiaofan's father and son were majestic and high-spirited, reorganized the troops, and crossed the river to the north again.

Entering the territory of Shanggu, the road was much smoother, and Geng Xiaofan's mood improved.

"Guo Kun, I've always had a question, where did you get so many horses?" While marching, Geng Xiaofan was a little curious.

"Yes! I've always wondered, you horses are really good, they all seem to be military horses! Where did you get it? Geng Zhen also shouted beside him.

"Your Excellency! These are indeed military horses, yes, they were bought from the Governor's Mansion. Guo Kun explained softly, but startled Geng Xiaofan's father and son.

"Again, where did this horse come from?" Geng Zhen screamed.

"I bought it from the Western Governor's Mansion. If you don't believe it, please see! Guo Kun jumped off the horse and uncovered the felt mat, and there was indeed a brand on the horse's legs, but it seemed to have been scalded many times, and it was not very clear!

"What is the relationship between Guo Ting, the Governor of the Western Region, and you?" Geng Xiaofan realized that there was a problem and asked with a cold face.

"It's just the same family, nothing else." Guo Kun hurriedly replied.

"It doesn't matter, you can actually buy a military horse?" Geng Xiaofan didn't believe it.

"It's no secret that Shanggu is a horse market, and the Huns and Wuhuan people sell a lot of horses, but the military horses are not only strong, but also much cheaper."

Geng Xiaofan was shocked.

The Western Governor dared to do the trade of smuggling military horses! And no matter who you are, even thieves can buy military horses!

"Captain of the West! What else can you buy from him? Geng Xiaofan held back his anger.

"Salt! They also smuggle official salt. They doubled the tax on the salt that passed through the customs, and if they couldn't pay it, they simply confiscated it. Now many salt merchants would rather take a detour than go to Ningxian. Guo Kun replied.

"What about iron? Is it possible that they still dare to sell weapons? Geng Xiaofan gritted his teeth and asked.

"I haven't heard of that." Guo Kun also realized that something was wrong and was careful.

"Dad, what is the origin of this Guo Ting, so bold?" Geng Zhen was also terrified when he heard it. If what Guo Kun said is true, this Guo Ting should really be cut with a thousand cuts.

"Okay, this matter will be discussed later, you follow the official, just be honest, just tell me if you know something, don't go out and talk nonsense!" Geng Xiaofan ignored his son and taught Guo Kun a lesson with a stiff face.

Guo Kun retreated to the side in amusement.

"Dad, it seems that this Governor's Mansion has a big problem! Otherwise, I'll go to the Western Governor's Mansion! Geng Zhen knew that Dad must be thinking of a way.

"No! I have already reported to the imperial court, and I will let you be the governor of the east, and suddenly transfer to the western governor, I am afraid that I will startle the snake. This is not a trivial matter, and we cannot afford to take it lightly. You don't care about it for the time being, go to Chen Xun first, and get familiar with the work of the Governor's Mansion. ”

Geng Xiaofan already knew that the situation was serious, and he gradually understood why his predecessor Taishou was sick.

No matter how corrupt the Governor's Mansion is, it is not the current focus, he has to find out the basic situation of Shanggu first, find the right entry point, and take it step by step.

Approaching Fuyang, when he was stationed at Junhe Post at night, several fast horses arrived, and Han Chang personally came to greet him.

"The government has been swept away, and the two lieutenants, the fifteen county commanders, and all the officials in the government have been ordered to wait for them tomorrow at noon. I wonder what else the adults command? "After the farewell salute, whisper to the report.

"There is no need for all the officials to greet each other, please all the adults settle down, and tomorrow I will only see the subordinates in the house." Geng Xiaofan didn't want to put up a show, and he didn't bother to concentrate on talking to his subordinates, he hadn't figured out the situation yet, and he hadn't prepared a "speech".

"That's it! Why don't you please greet you tomorrow? "Don't guess what Geng Xiaofan means, and carefully suggest a sentence.

The Taishou Mansion has just been renovated, and most of it is used for the money and food of the Frustrated Yang Order. He didn't know the preferences of the new Taishou, for fear that something would be wrong.

Geng Xiaofan didn't know how to drive these fancy intestines. His original plan was to first make a "private visit to Weifu" to understand the truth, and then summon his subordinates one by one. But Taishou Mansion is located in Fuyang, and other county orders are not seen, and Fuyang orders are not seen, which seems to be a little unreasonable. So he nodded in agreement.

The next day, Geng Xiaofan and his entourage finally walked into Fuyang City, and the people along the street went door to door to set up offerings and pave the way to greet each other.

Geng Xiaofan frowned, although he had long thought that the Biansai Prefecture Mansion was barren, he still didn't expect Fuyang to be so barren. There are almost no pavilions on both sides of the street, and the houses, if not crumbling, are mostly dilapidated.

Looking at the people again, there was no trace of happiness, but they were forced to be helpless, kneeling on both sides and kowtowing.

Geng Xiaofan was furious, he knew that this must be the idea of Don't Drive or Frustrate Yang Ling!

If you want the people to be really good to you, you have to let them live a good life and let them benefit! This kind of coercion does not do the slightest benefit except to increase the antipathy of the common people towards officials!

But today is his first day in office, and he really can't lose his temper! I endured it and endured it, but I still endured it.