Although he was annoyed, Shi Heng did not lose his mind, and he had already seen the name that made him a little jealous in this document that rejected him-Lu Jin.

With Marquis Shi's current status in the emperor's heart, if ordinary local officials dared to deal with him, I am afraid that he would have sent a letter of impeachment to the capital a long time ago, and let the Son of Heaven make his own decisions. But for Lu Jin, he knew that it was completely useless to do so.

Even if he was a military general at the border, he knew how much the Son of Heaven attached importance and trust to Lu Jin. Before he dealt with the Kong family, he provoked the impeachment of countless imperial historians, isn't it still as stable as Mount Tai? Therefore, even if you make a big fuss about this matter, I am afraid that you will not be able to hurt the other party's fur, but will only lose your own face.

However, he Shi Heng is not a person who swallows his anger, since he can't do anything to Lu Zhen in the officialdom, he has to use some extraordinary means.

At this time, it was already after the second watch, but as soon as he said hello, that Xue Changqing still hurried over, looking very well-behaved and obedient. However, seeing this subordinate, Shi Heng didn't have a good look on his face: "Do you know that because of your previous negligence, Ben Hou actually touched a nose of ash in Shandong!" ”

"Hou Ye is saying...... Shandong refused to help us get people? Xue Changqing looked incredulous.

"What, do you have any doubts about Ben Hou's statement?"

"No...... Can't. Seeing the gloomy face of his boss, he hurriedly said: "These guys are too bold, aren't you afraid that Master Hou will pursue them?" ”

"Since they dare to do this, they naturally have confidence. If it weren't for the fact that you raised a bunch of rice buckets under your command and couldn't even look at one person, how could such a thing happen! Shi Heng mentioned it again dissatisfiedly, which made the person in front of him uneasy for a while and lowered his head.

"But this person must be found as soon as possible, or there will be endless trouble. Tell me, what should I do? Shi Heng glanced at him and asked again.

Xue Changqing pondered for a while before he said tentatively: "In fact, my subordinates thought that he might not dare to return to his hometown in Shandong, maybe he was still hiding in the vast Taihang Mountain." As...... Send someone to search the mountains to find out his whereabouts? ”

"Ha......" Shi Heng suddenly sneered: "Sending someone to find someone in Taihang Mountain, what is the difference between that and looking for a needle in a haystack?" It's a shame that you said it! ”

"It's a lowly and stupid position, and the Hou Ye forgives the sins." Xue Changqing lowered his head again.

"Since it is because of you, it can only fall on you. Ben Hou's meaning is to let you lead five hundred men and horses into Taihang Mountain...... "Since the other party can't come up with any way, Shi Heng can only take the initiative to express his thoughts."

"Is there less than 500 soldiers and horses? How is it possible to find people. Xue Changqing was a little confused.

"Who asked you to take someone to the mountains to find him, I asked you to go to Taihang Mountain, find out all the ringing horse bandits hidden inside, and let them help you find people. Compared to us, it is much easier for these local snakes in Taihang Mountain to find people. In addition, in this way, it can also force him out of the ravine, whether he goes to Shandong or turns back to Shanxi, it will be much easier to deal with. Shi Heng glanced at him dissatisfied.

After Xue Changqing heard this method, he nodded and praised: "Master Hou really has far-reaching plans, and it is beyond the reach of his humble position. ”

Shi Heng ignored his praise and continued: "But Ben Hou let you get in touch with those Ringing Horse Bandits not only to let them help find people, but also to use them for another matter. Listen to you......" he said, lowering his voice and whispering to him.

After saying this, Xue Changqing was stunned, and it took a long time to come back to his senses, and then his face showed a look of horror: "Master Hou, if this matter is found out, our relationship is not small." ”

"Hmph, how did you have the guts to do those things in the first place? Just do what I want! ”

Looking at Shi Heng's gloomy face, Xue Changqing knew that the other party had already made up his mind, so he could only reluctantly nod his head and respond: "Humble and orderly!" ”

"Tomorrow morning, you can take someone with you. Ben Hou will explain to others, and say that you are on my orders to go to other places on business. Seeing that he received the order, Shi Heng's face softened a little, and at the same time advised: "You must be careful in this matter." If you mess up again, beware of your life! ”

Xue Changqing was frightened for a while, but he still nodded in response. Then, full of apprehension, he quit and withdrew. Although he is not too smart, he has also thought of a little, even if he really does things well this time, I am afraid that he will not necessarily be safe. But now, it seems that he has no other way to go. Who calls himself greedy and goes the wrong way early on?

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Ten days later, deep in the Taihang Mountains.

As the junction of Shandong and Shanxi provinces, this Taihang Mountain, which stretches for hundreds of miles, can really be described as a three-way zone.

This is not only because the mountain is located at the intersection of the two provinces, which makes it difficult for the two governments to clarify their own areas of authority, but also because of its vast mountain terrain and complex geographical environment, the government cannot really control this mountainous area.

In fact, not only in today's era of relative backwardness in all aspects, but also hundreds of years later, with more advanced transportation and communication equipment, Taihang Mountain is still an excellent place for small groups of people to flow around and guerrillas. In the thirties and forties of the twentieth century, the Japanese who invaded China did not suffer from the Eighth Route Army here, and even the flower of the Ming general of Nashlaozi was folded here.

Since even the well-trained Japanese army, which had guns and artillery, could not exterminate the guerrilla army in the vast Taihang Mountains, hundreds of years ago, the Ming official army that only relied on spears, bows and arrows to fight naturally could not help the bandits from all walks of life who were also hiding in the mountains and forests.

In fact, there were many troubled horses hiding in a corner of Taihang Mountain, but because the terrain here was too complicated, the officials and soldiers had no way to deal with them. And as soon as they find an opportunity, these bandits will sneak out of the mountains and grab a town or two.

Sun Chihu is the leader of such a group of horse thieves, relying on his familiarity with the mountainous roads in this area, he and his hundreds of men and horses have not been less than plundering property from Shanxi and Shandong, killing people and goods.

But this time, he and his men tasted the suffering suffered by the officers and soldiers before, and were led by the nose around the mountains and forests for several days, not only did they not find their target, but they took the lives of several brothers.

"Boss, look there......" As they continued to search deeper into the woods following the trails among the grasses, the crested harrier, known for his sharp-eyed eyes, suddenly pointed ahead and whispered.

Everyone followed his fingers and saw that there was a faint person there, which made them feel nervous again, and quickly touched it carefully. After confirming that there were no problems around, a few people came to the person who fell to the ground, and when they saw it, they exclaimed again: "It's the sixth ...... He was actually killed by that guy......"

Suddenly, everyone's expressions became more and more panicked. The sixth brother who fell to the ground and his body was already cold, and he was the best brother among them to fight with people in the mountains and forests. Because of this, Sun Chihu sent him to search for the target's whereabouts alone. Unexpectedly, he actually died at the hands of the other party, which is enough to prove how terrible the enemy they have to face is.

"This ...... How is this good...... "One brother sat on the ground in a panic, not knowing what to do. Some people also looked at their boss: "We shouldn't listen to the words of the official and the army, wading into this troubled water......"

Feeling that these brothers had already become dissatisfied with him, Sun Chihu immediately straightened his face: "The situation at that time, if we don't agree to them, I'm afraid everyone won't be able to live." Moreover, when General Xue proposed that as long as we were willing to help him find someone, he could accept us as officers and soldiers, and everyone agreed. What's the matter, now that something has gone wrong, you all understand it again? ”

Seeing that their boss was angry, everyone didn't dare to say anything, but the atmosphere became more depressing. After being silent for a while, Sun Chihu said: "Let's bury the sixth child first, after all, it is a brother." ”

Only then did everyone agree, and several people stretched out their hands and lifted up the corpse that had fallen on their backs under the tree. But at this moment, there was a loud bang above their heads, and a large net fell suddenly, directly wrapping the three thieves and bandits together with their corpses, and then hanging them into the air with a bang.

This change was so sudden that the other six bandits who had never done it were all stunned, and they didn't know how to react for the time being.

And at this moment, there were several loud roars from the depths of the forest on the side. When Sun Chihu and the others suddenly woke up, exclaimed and raised their weapons to parry, several sharp arrows had been shot in front of them, directly piercing the bodies of these people, only Sun Chihu, as the leader, reacted fast enough and dodged over, but he was also shocked into a cold sweat.

But before he could calm down, a figure quickly pounced from the shadows and slammed into his chest. The force of this blow was extremely great, and it actually knocked the burly Sun Chihu out of the way, slammed it into the big tree behind him, and let out a miserable snort.

Immediately, a knife was pressed against his throat. It was only then that Sun Chihu could see the appearance of the person who came, this was a young man wearing a broken armor and a capable and fierce face.

"Yao Gan......" Sun Chihu called out the other party's name, but his body trembled. At this time, he finally regretted the decision he had made earlier.

"Not bad. I can't believe that even you little are starting to beat me up. Yao Gan's bloodshot eyes showed a hint of murderous intent: "Now I want to ask you a few words, as long as you are willing to answer truthfully, you may be able to save your life, otherwise ......"