"The bandits on the mountain are all farmers around here?"

Du Xinghuai couldn't believe it, now the imperial court does not collect much taxes, after all, it is not the era of continuous war, only the people live and work in peace and contentment, the country can become strong.

Therefore, as early as a few years ago, the taxes of the imperial court have been declining, in such a situation, how could the farmers choose to give up their fields and fall into the grass?

"Yes. ”

The county magistrate also said helplessly, "The bandits on the mountain are all nearby farmers, and they don't know what they want to do before they fall into the grass." ”

By the time they knew what they were going to do, they were already on the thief ship and couldn't get out. ”

"Because they knew that it was illegal to block the road and rob them, they needed to go to jail, so when they knew that they had been deceived, the farmers did not dare to go down the mountain and go home, and they lived in the mountains all the time. ”

This is a dead circle, thinking that the people who coaxed the farmers to fall into the grass on the mountain at the beginning took a fancy to the ignorance and timidity of the farmers, and when the time comes, even if they know that they have been deceived and do not want to go to prison, they will naturally enter the wishes of those people, firmly hold on to the mountain, and never dare to leave.

The more they don't leave, the more they think about it until they ---can't turn back until they can't turn back!!

"In this situation, is it possible that we choose to do nothing because the bandits are all nearby farmers who have been deceived and taken the wrong path?"

Du Xinghuai questioned a little angrily, he originally thought that this was an easy errand, but who knew that after arriving here, he found that things were not so simple at all.

If the bandits in the mountains are all farmers, not the most vicious and wicked people, that means that they can't use strong means at all, so their only option is to drag people to death to catch everyone, so as to ensure that there will be no casualties.

"Don't be impatient, sir. ”

The county magistrate also knew about this matter, in essence, it was indeed his fault, and it was his indecision that led to the current situation.

However, since he chose to let the imperial court send troops to help, it was naturally impossible to wait for the arrival of the imperial court's army for everything.

"In this matter, the lower officials have already prepared, and the rest depends on you. ”

The county commander nodded to his master, and the master immediately understood, turned around and went out, and brought in a painting after a while.

"Adults, please look at ---"

The master spread out the painting in his hand so that Du Xinghuai could see it clearly.

"This is the map of Langshan, which was drawn by our master according to the description of the people who often go up the mountain to collect medicine, here, there are several hidden roads that can lead directly to the mountain without being recognized. ”

Du Xinghuai slid along the master's fingers, and he really saw that there were indeed a few roads that could lead directly to the mountain without being discovered, but it was just ......

"Now that you have this map and know which way to avoid the bandits, why don't you send your own troops and choose to ask the court for help?"

When Du Xinghuai originally came to Anhe County, he thought it was a simple task.

But after hearing the words of the prefectural ordinance, I knew that the prefectural ordinance was actually hiding a lot of things.

Now that the master directly took out the map and told them how to go, Du Xinghuai couldn't help but have some doubts in his heart, did this county order hide something again?

"We also want to send our own troops, and if we ask the court for help, it means that my political performance will definitely have an impact. ”

The county magistrate also understood what Du Xinghuai meant, and after smiling gloomily, he explained, "If it weren't for the last resort, I wouldn't have chosen to ask the court for help." ”

"Although these roads can lead directly to the mountains without being discovered by the bandits, the main reason is that these roads are very narrow, only for two or three people to pass, and such a number of people, even if they go to the mountain, the bandits will not worry about how much trouble they make, therefore, the bandits did not send people to garrison there, which is why there are these roads that can lead directly to the mountain but will not be discovered. ”

The county magistrate and Du Xinghuai talked about the advantages and disadvantages of taking this road.

"The reason for asking the court for help is because of this, although it is said that there is no one stationed, but if someone happens to be seen, it will be bad. ”

"The officials in the county don't have much ability, but they can't beat so many bandits, if something happens, then it's too much to regret, I've made a wrong decision, which led to the current situation, and the next thing, I must ensure that it can be foolproof, and it won't hurt anyone. ”

Regarding the rampant bandits in Anhe County, the county magistrate believes that he has an unshirkable responsibility, so he chose his wife's court when he knew how much impact it would have on his political performance if he reported it.

Although he has his own selfish intentions, he is actually a good official who works for the benefit of the people, and if he makes a mistake once, he must not be wrong again.

"I see. ”

Du Xinghuai looked at the county order with a complicated expression, and after being silent for a moment, "I will be fully responsible for this matter, and I will try my best to ensure that there will be no casualties." ”

What he can do is probably to guarantee that no one will die, and more, he can't guarantee it, after all, he also has to ensure that the people he brings will not have an accident.

"Thank you, sir!"

The prefectural commander sincerely thanked him, and his heart was full of gratitude.

Du Xinghuai, who understood all the truth of the matter and how to go next, began to arrange tomorrow's offensive route, and how to quickly take down the bandits on the mountain.

To this end, Du Xinghuai gathered all the soldiers he brought, and everyone brainstormed to choose the best way to avoid any mistakes at that time.

"My lord, if the bandits on the mountain are really the farmers in the vicinity, as the county order said, then my idea is to choose Zhao'an, the farmers on the mountain themselves are fooled, if we can show that we are not actually trying to arrest them, but so that they can go home, perhaps, we don't need to fight hard, they may take the initiative to give up resistance and go with us. ”

Du Xinghuai did not hide the truth of the matter from everyone, only when everyone knew what the truth was, so that he could make the most correct choice.