Chapter 131 This is really enviable!

Inside the Chengguan Fort.

All the soldiers of the garrison camp are present.

"Sir, everyone is here!"

Song Dashan walked into the main hall to report.

Yang Zhengshan stroked his beard and nodded, saying, "Go and close the gate, guard it, and don't let anyone leave!"

"Yes!" Song Dashan replied.

Soon, the heavy wooden door closed with a sharp creaking sound. Song Dashan and ten soldiers stood on horseback behind the gate, scanning the nearly a thousand soldiers on the parade ground with cold eyes.

The parade ground of Chengguanbao was not very big, and the nearly one thousand soldiers standing in it seemed a bit crowded.

However, no one cared about whether it was crowded or not at this time. Most of them looked at the main hall anxiously, as if they were waiting for trial.

No, it's not as if, they are just waiting for judgment.

"Please invite Captain Xu and Captain Han in!"

Yang Zhengshan gave instructions to the soldiers around him.

At this time, Xu Wanfu had been brought to the main hall, tied up to a pillar in the hall, with a piece of rag stuffed in his mouth.

Different from his previous disdain and madness, Xu Wanfu was now completely decadent, as if all the energy and spirit had disappeared and he became confused and dazed.

Soon, Xu Lu and Han Cheng were brought over.

"Your subordinate greets the garrison commander!"

The two men clasped their fists and saluted with trepidation.

Yang Zhengshan nodded slightly, then picked up the booklet next to him and started flipping through it.

This booklet was the one that Wei Cen sent him. It contained information about all the prominent figures in the state capital, naturally including Xu Lu and Han Cheng.

Although there is no information about the crimes of these two people listed above, we can still learn a lot from their information.

"Xu Lu, do you admit your guilt?"

Yang Zhengshan raised his eyelids and asked.

When Xu Lu heard this, he felt his legs loose and he almost collapsed to the ground.

Yang Zhengshan asked Xu Wanfu the same question just now.

"Your humble servant, your humble servant~~Your humble servant is innocent!" Xu Lu didn't know what to say for a moment and just started complaining.

"Injustice?"

Yang Zhengshan said with a smile: "You live in a large courtyard with three entrances, have four concubines, and have twelve children. Wow, you really have a big family!"

"I'm very curious about how you support such a large family!"

"Your ancestors were just ordinary military households. It was not until your generation that they were promoted to the rank of centurion. Don't even think that the house was passed down from your ancestors."

There is a lot of information in the booklet, including what Xu Lu's ancestors did, when Xu Lu became a warrior, and when he became the captain.

However, there is no explanation about Xu Lu’s income source.

But it doesn't matter. The total salary of a centurion is definitely not enough to support four concubines.

Keeping a concubine is very expensive, and her food, clothing, housing and transportation cannot be too bad.

If I have to live a hard life with you, why should I be your concubine? Wouldn't it be better for me to be your wife?

If Xu Lu only had one concubine, Yang Zhengshan would not find it strange, but this guy actually had four concubines.

This is really enviable!

No, it's hatred.

This corrupt official must have raped a woman and forced her to be his concubine.

Xu Lu's face turned pale and he couldn't utter a word.

He was Xu Wanfu's confidant, and now that Xu Wanfu was finished, he naturally could not escape.

He knew very well that no matter what he said now, it would be useless.

As for resistance, is there any point?
Yang Zhengshan glanced at him, then turned to look at Han Cheng and asked, "Captain Han, do you think he is guilty?"

Han Cheng lowered his head and after a brief silence, he said, "Yes!"

"What crime?"

"Persecution of colleagues!" said Han Cheng.

Yang Zhengshan raised his eyebrows, "Tell me in detail."

Han Cheng raised his head and looked at Xu Lu next to him, and said, "On April 18th of the 19th year of Chengping, Xu Lu ambushed and killed the former Captain-General Ning Chao at Twenty Lipu outside the city in order to be promoted to the position of Captain-General."

"Xu Wanfu was also involved in this matter. He was the one who sent Ning Chao out."

"Oh! What is your relationship with Captain Ning?" Yang Zhengshan raised the corners of his mouth slightly.

"More than 20 years ago, Ning Chao saved my life in the Battle of Black Cloud Mountain!" Han Cheng said.

Yang Zhengshan nodded slightly.

His predecessor had participated in the Battle of Black Cloud Mountain. Han Cheng was older than him, so it was normal for him to have participated in the Battle of Black Cloud Mountain.

This is just like the relationship between the original body and Lu Zhou. They are brothers who have fought in life and death together on the battlefield. Their friendship is extremely deep.

As for why Han Cheng did not avenge his brother before.

Yang Zhengshan glanced at the book in his hand.

Han Cheng has an old mother to take care of, and a wife and children to take care of. He can't just risk the lives of his mother, wife and children just to avenge his brother.

For the sake of his mother, wife and children, he not only failed to avenge his brother, but also had to betray his friend and join Xu Wanfu to ensure the safety of himself and his family.

Judging from the information in the booklet, Han Cheng's family was considered wealthy, but not as extravagant as Xu Lu, and he did not have any concubines.

"Want revenge?" Yang Zhengshan asked.

"I want to!" Han Cheng's eyes showed deep hatred.

Yang Zhengshan nodded. Han Cheng was the person he had planned to win over a long time ago.

Although Han Cheng has been in cahoots with Xu Wanfu over the years, he should not have done anything extremely evil.

A person's family situation can reveal a lot.

If the family is happy, then the person's character should not be too bad. Han Cheng is very filial, has no concubines, and loves his children very much. These situations can be found out with a little inquiry.

From these, we can see that Han Cheng is not a heartless and ungrateful person.

"Then I'll give you a chance. Pick out all their people, and then I'll send them to the guillotine!" Yang Zhengshan said softly.

If you want to completely eliminate Xu Wanfu's power in the garrison camp, you must have someone who knows Xu Wanfu's background.

Han Cheng is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate.

"I obey your command!" Han Cheng turned around and walked out of the main hall without any hesitation.

"Han Cheng!" Xu Lu was anxious.

"Shut up!"

Yang Zhengshan shouted coldly, and the tea bowl in his hand flew out suddenly.

The dull sound of thunder resounded throughout the main hall, the warm tea spilled, and the small tea bowl fell on Han Cheng's chest like a heavy hammer.

Phew...

A mouthful of blood spurted out of his mouth and nose, and Xu Lu was pushed back two or three meters.

Han Cheng, who had just stepped out of the door, paused, and a look of horror flashed in the depths of his eyes.

teacup!

Just throwing a tea bowl actually caused serious injuries to Xu Lu.

How high is his cultivation level and how strong is his strength?
Han Cheng's heart trembled and he quickened his pace to leave.

At this moment, he was not only thinking about revenge for his brother, he also wanted to survive and let his family survive.

Xu Wanfu and Xu Lu had no choice but to go down the same path, so he naturally couldn't go down the same path with them.

He wanted to gain Yang Zhengshan's forgiveness, and preferably gain Yang Zhengshan's trust.

As for how strong Yang Zhengshan is, it is actually not that exaggerated.

His strength was already far beyond that of warriors of the same level. In addition, he had been practicing Thousand Machine Hands during this period of time, using the power of Kui Niu, so one can imagine the power of this tea bowl.

Not to mention Xu Lu, even Xu Wanfu couldn't resist this tea bowl.

Han Cheng came to the parade ground, but he did not immediately find out Xu Wanfu's confidants. Instead, he found his own subordinates first.

He is 48 years old this year. He was born into a military family in the garrison around Anyuan City.

He knew every garrison under the garrison office, every soldier in the garrison camp, and everything here.

It would be easy for him to pick out Xu Wanfu's confidants.

But before choosing someone, he has to prevent someone from doing something desperate.

Although Song Dashan was guarding the gate, he still had to be prepared for any eventuality and take this opportunity to show his ability and loyalty to Yang Zhengshan.

With him, who knew the whole thing well, all of Xu Wanfu's confidants were quickly selected out.

There weren't many of them, only a dozen or so, and they were basically all team officers.

This is normal. No matter whether Xu Wanfu or Xu Lu are trying to win over people, they would not try to win over ordinary soldiers. On the contrary, since he is their confidant, he naturally cannot be just an ordinary soldier.

Han Cheng escorted more than a dozen people into the main hall, and the originally spacious hall became crowded in an instant.

"Your Excellency, these are Xu Wanfu and Xu Lu's people!" Han Cheng said with a fist.

Yang Zhengshan glanced at those pale-faced people, nodded slightly, and said, "Take them all down!"

"Here!"

Han Cheng did not hesitate and immediately ordered his subordinates to capture all these people.

Afterwards, Xu Wanfu and Xu Lu were all taken away, and the main hall became spacious again.

"Are you willing to take over the position of Qianzong temporarily?"

Yang Zhengshan asked Han Cheng.

Now that he wants to take control of the garrison camp, he cannot do without Han Cheng's support.

"Thank you for your appreciation, sir!" Han Cheng breathed a sigh of relief and knelt on one knee to salute deeply.

Yang Zhengshan was very satisfied with his attitude.

Han Cheng is not a stupid man, but a very smart man who knows how to judge the situation. Otherwise, he would not have chosen to go along with Xu Wanfu.

Moreover, he is not the kind of fence-sitter. Fence-sitters have no sense of loyalty and only know how to seek good fortune and avoid danger.

Although Han Cheng also seeks good fortune and avoids danger, he still values ​​friendship and loyalty.

"You are just a temporary substitute, you should understand that you are also guilty!" Yang Zhengshan said.

"I understand!" Han Cheng said.

"That's good to know. I will give you a chance to make amends!"

Yang Zhengshan stood up and said, "Song Dashan is actually appointed as a centurion and the commander of the garrison camp. As for the missing team officers, my men will fill in."

"There are two things you need to do now. First, ensure that there are no mistakes in the defense of the state capital. Second, my men take over the garrison camp smoothly!"

"Can it be done?"

Han Cheng is a capable person, but Yang Zhengshan cannot fully trust him yet.

Therefore, it is necessary to arrange our own people to join the garrison camp.

"Yes, I will never let you down!" Han Cheng said firmly.

"very good!"

Yang Zhengshan nodded with satisfaction again, "From now on, this place is handed over to you!"

After saying that, he patted Han Cheng on the shoulder and said, "Your eldest son is already a warrior, right? Bring him to the government office in a few days so that I can meet him!"

Han Cheng is already not young anymore, all he wants is a stability.

Yang Zhengshan can give him a sense of security, but if he wants to win his heart, Yang Zhengshan needs to add more.

Han Cheng quickly understood what Yang Zhengshan meant, "Thank you for your support, sir!"

At this moment, he finally felt relieved. To him, his future was no longer important, but he also wanted to secure a future for his son.

(End of this chapter)