Ma Liang was still confident and calm, and said without humility or arrogance: "Liu Pan and the county commander are brothers, do you really think that Liu Pan will not help the county commander? If Liu Pan does not help each other, it is impossible for the army of the county commander to enter the barracks to hide; without Liu Pan's help, the county commander will not be able to quietly lead his troops to ambush Zhu Biao." Now, Zhu Biao must have been ambushed, and the county order is already on the way back. ”

As soon as these words came out, the people of various families breathed a sigh of relief again.

One by one, in their hearts, they began to pray, hoping that Liu Xiu could win, after all, they had already torn their faces with Huo Yun.

Huo Yun said: "In this case, we will wait and see." Before Liu Xiu came back, you didn't dare to touch me, otherwise once Zhu Biao won, the consequences would be different. ”

Ma Liang said: "Huo Yun, until now, you are still self-righteous. ”

"Someone!"

Ma Liang waved his hand, and the soldiers in the room rushed up.

Ma Liang ordered: "Tie up Huo Yun and wait for the return of the adults with me." Ma Liang stood on Liu Xiu's side, he didn't hesitate and tied Huo Yun up, but Huo Yun didn't resist, sneered and let the soldiers kidnap him.

"Knock! knock!"

There was a knock on the door, and it sounded outside the gate.

"Who?"

Ma Liang's brows tightened, and there was a cautious look in his eyes.

Outside the gate, Qiu Bao's voice sounded, "Mr. Ma, I am Qiu Bao." ”

Ma Liang commanded: "Open the door!"

The soldier opened the door, and Qiu Bao walked in quickly.

Qiu Bao saw that Huo Yun was tied up, with a bright smile on his face, and said, "Mr. Ma, my lord killed Zhu Biao and defeated the Tianlongling bandits. Now that I'm on my way back, let me get back and spread the word first. ”

"Good!"

When Ma Liang heard this, his heart settled down.

After Qiu Bao retreated, Ma Liang looked at Huo Yun and said, "Without Zhu Biao, Huo Yun, do you have anything else to say?"

Huo Yun still didn't believe it in his heart, and said, "Impossible, it's impossible for Zhu Biao to be killed." ”

Ma Liang smiled and said disdainfully: "In your eyes, Zhu Biao is very powerful." But in the hands of the county order, Zhu Biao has always been a grasshopper, and when he stepped on it, Zhu Biao died, which is not worth mentioning. ”

Huo Yun's eyes rolled, and he said recklessly: "Liu Xiu doesn't dare to kill me, the Huo family has been in Youxian for a hundred years, and the family has a big business." Once the Huo family is in turmoil, Youxian County will inevitably be shaken. ”

Ma Liang said: "There is a large-scale famine in Youxian County, isn't the shock enough?"

After a pause, Ma Liang said again: "You have forgotten one thing, the major families and shops in Youxian County all hope that the Huo family will collapse, and they all hope that the unjust money for the purchase of farmland can be recovered." The county decree said that after the Huo family was removed, all the prices were bought and sold according to the money in the county account book, and all the unjust money of the major families was returned. ”

Huo Yun's face has changed greatly.

At this moment, Huo Yuncai suddenly discovered that Liu Xiu had isolated him.

The Huo family is against all the gentry families in Youxian County, if the Huo family is strong, there will be no problem. However, once the Huo family was on the verge of despair, the situation they faced was that the wall fell down and everyone pushed it.

Defeated!

Huo Yun's heart was cold.

The people in the hall saw Huo Yun's gloomy expression, and their hearts became happy again.

Huo Yun's defeat means that Youxian has changed. From today onwards, Youxian County has completely entered the era of Liu Xiu. In particular, Liu Xiu has the help of the Kuai family, the Pang family and the Huang family behind him, and Liu Xiu's status in Youxian County is already unshakable.

Half an hour later, the soldiers came to report that Liu Xiu had returned to the city with a team of soldiers.

The accompanying soldiers immediately surrounded the Huo family.

At the gate of the county government, Kuaiqi, Ma Liang Kanghe, and people from major families were waiting for Liu Xiu's triumph.

When Liu Xiu appeared at the gate of the county government with Huang Zhong and Pang Tong, Huo Yun looked left and right, but did not see any trace of Zhu Biao. In his heart, a glimmer of hope rose again.

Maybe!

Maybe Zhu Biao is not dead!

Liu Xiu stared at Huo Yun, smiled, looked at Kuaiqi, and ordered: "Kuaiqi, Tianlongling has been taken, and the grain and property of Tianlongling are on their way to the county seat." You and Ma Liang prepare and put the money and grain into the warehouse. ”

"No!"

Kuai Qi was ordered, and his heart was even more excited.

Win!

This battle was really won.

After Huo Yun heard this, the glimmer of hope that had just risen in his heart was shattered again. He hoped that Zhu Biao was not dead, but when he heard Liu Xiu's words, Huo Yun knew that Zhu Biao must be dead, otherwise Liu Xiu would not have arranged for Kuai Qi to count the supplies.

The group returned to the hall of the county office.

After Liu Xiu sat down, his eyes fell on Huo Yun and said, "Huo Yun, today is the time when you are ready to move away 210,000 stone of grain. But the situation has changed, and you have become a prisoner in one turn, how do you feel?"

Huo Yun knelt on the ground, kowtowed, and said, "Lord County Order, the lower official is wrong, please spare the lower official's life." The subordinate officials must wear the guilt and make meritorious service, and never make mistakes again. ”

At this moment, Huo Yun only wants to live. As long as you get through the current difficulties and survive, everything will be easy to say.

When the rest of the major families heard Huo Yun's words, they all became nervous. In their opinion, as long as Huo Yun survives, it is a threat, which is something that must not be allowed.

Liu Xiu shook his head and said, "If I plan to spare you, will I send troops to block the Huo family and start raiding the house?"

Huo Yun's heart sank to the bottom.

What to do?

How can we survive?

Huo Yun's brain teaser was in a hurry, he used his brain, wanting to save his life. Huo Yun knocked his head on the ground and said loudly: "Lord County Commander, I am familiar with the situation in Youxian County, and I can do a lot of things for you." On the surface, the people of the major families listen to the adults, but they help you for their own benefit. Once they have a new interest, they will also betray yours. As long as the villain is there, he can make them obedient. ”

Liu Xiu avoided answering, and asked rhetorically: "Huo Yun, you have offended a lot of people." ”

"Yes!"

Huo Yun nodded, and he replied honestly.

Since serving as the county governor and setting up the county order, Huo Yun has seized the power of Youxian County and acted as a blessing.

Liu Xiu said: "The affairs of the major families will be talked about later." But kill you now, and they'll all be grateful to me. In particular, the current Youxian County needs a clear and clear environment for officials. ”

Huo Yun said: "As long as the adult spares the villain's life, I will definitely change." ”

Liu Xiudao: "During your time in Youxian, you bullied officials, humiliated the people, and colluded with bandits. If you don't die, there will always be a pimple in the hearts of the officials; if you don't die, there will always be resentment in the hearts of the people; if you don't die, the officialdom of Youxian County will never be clear. If you don't die, how can I explain to the people?"

The rhetorical questions were like a heavy hammer, constantly hitting Huo Yun's heart.

Huo Yun hung his head and said, "My lord, I'm useful." Up to now, Huo Yun could only say such things, he just mechanically wanted to live.

Liu Xiu said: "Youxian needs a bird. In the eyes of this official, you will use it to deter other corrupt officials and corrupt officials. ”

Huo Yun knew that he had no hope left, so he simply stopped talking.

Liu Xiu waved his hand and ordered: "Take it down and wait for the public trial." ”

The soldier stepped forward and escorted Huo Yun down.

Liu Xiu looked at everyone in the hall and said with a smile: "I can easily control Huo Yun today, relying on your help." Thank you very much. ”

When everyone heard this, they hurriedly said that there was no need for this.

Everyone saw Liu Xiu's methods and was in awe of Liu Xiu.

The arrogant Huo Yun and the murderous Zhu Biao were easily taken down by Liu Xiu. In front of Liu Xiu, none of the major families dared to have any proud thoughts, and they were all respectful