Chapter 289 The target baby
Chen Wangshu understood this so-called ghost army.
There are two meanings. First, if you go to the barracks, the people who receive military pay in the list will not be inside, and will disappear like ghosts; second, those soldiers who are swaying outside the barracks like ghosts, making trouble everywhere, like ghosts.
"But there is no airtight wall in the world. If there are many such situations, how can it be possible? Haven't you heard of any news? How dare you use such a person in the Ping Palace? Are you not afraid of their slander?"
"The soldiers stationed in the state are not like those on the border. They want to fight. If there are too many people dead, the superiors will also be held accountable."
Yan Jue shook his head when he heard this, "There were some scattered soldiers and raiders before, but in the past two years, it has become more and more strict. The old man in the army came out to lead the team and lead the new recruits to become bandits."
"If you don't follow me, guess what?"
Chen Wangshu's mind flashed, "Suppress the bandits!"
Yan Jue nodded, "On weekdays, the biggest function of the state army is to suppress bandits. They asked the soldiers to be bandits, and then asked the court for money and went to suppress bandits. This is a good plan, which is really amazing."
"As for those who do not accept discipline, suppressing bandits and suppressing bandits... some were killed as bandits, and some were sacrificed as soldiers. Their mouths were sealed cleanly."
"This is simply falling into the eyes of money. A gentleman loves money and gets it well. If it were me, I would rather rob the rich and help the poor than do such things."
As soon as Chen Wangshu finished speaking, Qiao Guanbai, who was sitting on the side, started coughing desperately.
Today’s little wine is obviously very mellow, so why did he choke so hard when he ate it!
"The two Lin'an Prefecture officials are sitting here. How thick are you in front of the officials and say you want to be a thief. Moreover, when you are a poor provocateur, you are a rich man, so you are embarrassed to say that you can rob the rich and help the poor?"
Qiao Guanbai blushed and couldn't help but speak up against Chen Wangshu.
After all, her grandfather was also a gentleman. How could he raise a granddaughter? It was so wrong!
"Why am I embarrassed? You don't know how humble I am. Although I can barely be considered rich, a mountain is higher than another. As the saying goes, there are people outside of people, and there is heaven beyond the sky. There are always those who are richer than me, waiting for me to rob!"
"As for all you three are officials, I'm even less afraid. I have a title, and I can barely be considered a female official. That big Chen Lu has barely read a few pages."
"If you rob, you will never violate the law and make it difficult for your relatives and friends. After all, I am also a person with great vision. How could I lose a bright future for small profits!"
"I made ten thousand golds and stayed in prison, or were exiled for three thousand miles, asking people around me to take over my husband and use my life money. That's absolutely impossible. Brother Qiao, don't worry about my younger sister!"
"With my ability, I naturally sat there. The rich man of the kid came on his own and gave his wealth."
Qiao Guanbai was stunned when he heard this.
Yan Jue straightened his chest and proudly testified to Chen Wangshu, "No, all my money belongs to my wife."
Qiao Guanbai was immediately deflated. What could he say? Zhou Yu beat Huang Gai, one is willing to beat him, and the other is willing to be beaten!
Fortunately, Chen Wangshu stopped at the right time and did not intend to continue to attack him. "So, have you already checked the affairs of this Ghost Army? What else can I find out?"
"Mr. Fu is easy-going and can handle things tonight, and it will never be left until tomorrow. The money is all from us. Mr. Fu is alert and often sends people to secretly investigate and check the accounts."
"But I didn't receive any news. The wind blowing from the Censorate made his face swollen."
"Just last winter, not long after Mr. Fu took office, he sent an official named Taobi to check the accounts in Bashu. After Taobi came back, he said bluntly that everything was normal. But it was during the New Year."
"This Tao Bi suddenly fell and fell into a well and drowned. It was very cold that time, and it was often snowing and the road was slippery on rainy days. And it was a long time since he came back from there, so no one cared about it."
"I just thought it was an accident. Now I think Tao Bi was silenced. I came to Lin'an Mansion today, just to invite Mrs. Qiao to go and open a coffin for Tao Bi."
When Chen Changge heard this, he frowned, "Our case has also been investigated on the head of the ghost army in Shu. Thinking of this, there should be a big problem there."
"The fourth road of Chuanxia Road is located in a remote location and has natural dangers as a screen. Not only is it difficult to walk on the Shu Road, but there are also many villagers who are not educated and difficult to manage. Most of the local magistrates act cheaply, just like local emperors."
"The magistrate of Yizhou is named Liu Xun, and the magistrate of Lizhou is named Wei Deli. Deli is a local person in Lizhou and has never been a Jinshi. Because of his bravery, during the Tokyo Rebellion, Deli led the Shu army to serve the king and was appointed as the magistrate of Lizhou."
"This Lizhou magistrate is almost hereditary, and has been surnamed Wei for generations. First, the Wei family is quite obedient, with Wei Pin in the palace, and second, the border is now tight, as long as the place is not chaotic, the officials will turn a blind eye and close one."
"The other two states, the magistrates were exchanged like a lantern. There was no good place to go. Most of the officials were annoyed by someone, so they kicked him over and became the magistrate for a few days. When they thought about the benefits of their old friends, they would be promoted back."
"Because of the huge changes, things like the Ghost Army are inconvenient to operate. Therefore, we should focus on Yizhou and Lizhou."
Chen Changge said, pausing, "If we look at the Li Yuzhao case, the ghost army that captured her would most likely be the Pingwang Mansion. Then, Lizhou and Yizhou are in the hands of Pingwang?"
"Although he is now as a prince, he has not entered the Eastern Palace in the end. He is worth exploring this way."
Chen Wangshu frowned, and Chen Changge's eyes were sharp. If his eyes could emit light waves, they would have passed through the wall and directly bombarded the Pingwang Mansion to the sky.
"Not to mention whether King Ping has the intention to rebel. The person who fights for the throne has his own power. Although he cannot do it on the surface, he can understand it secretly. But if King Ping condoned the existence of the ghost army, he would use the act of robbing women and children to threaten and win over others."
"How can you be the crown prince for such a tiny act?"
"If such a person becomes an emperor in the future, then we, Dachen, will have a day of revival? I don't know what kind of person can only be able to settle the Central Plains and let the people live and work in peace and contentment, but I know that such a person must not."
Chapter completed!