The most arrogant in history

Upon hearing this, County Magistrate Liu's eyes lit up again, and he laughed softly, "Mr. Ye, do you mean that there is a lot of money in the den of thieves? Should we take advantage of it?"

To be honest, County Magistrate Liu just wanted to get his private salt back, but he didn't expect to get hurt in return.

As soon as Ye Kun said that, I was immediately attracted.

If you can really wipe out the bandits and raid their den, you will make a fortune and can even ask for rewards from your superiors.

County Magistrate Wang said:

"They must be rich. They even dare to rob our official salt. Who wouldn't these bandits dare to rob? Two months ago, 20 merchants from Xichuan brought several carts of goods and were robbed. It is said that the goods were worth more than a thousand taels!"

Ye Kun was surprised: "So the robbers stole the official salt?"

"Yes, yes, official salt. This matter must be kept secret and must not be publicized."

County Magistrate Liu chuckled and whispered, "Mr. Ye, if we take down Xiping Mountain, we will naturally bring back the official salt. Half of the gold, silver, treasures and other silk property we find will be yours, and the other half will be handed over to the county government. What do you think?"

Handing it over to the treasury means handing it over to Lord Liu.

County Magistrate Wang laughed and said:

"Who knows, we might be able to find several thousand taels of silver in the thieves' den. We have hundreds of soldiers in our county, and with your tiger-hunting team, we will surely succeed."

boom!

Ye Kun slammed the table and stood up.

County Magistrate Liu and County Assistant Magistrate Wang were both shocked.

"I, Ye——!"

Ye Kun raised his hands to the sky, with a righteous look on his face: "I will never coexist with bandits. Even if my father is a bandit, he must die!"

My dad has been dead for several years. It's impossible for him to get up and become a robber.

So, Ye Kun swore this swear without any pressure.

County Magistrate Liu was extremely surprised and clasped his fists repeatedly:

"Mr. Ye is loyal and dedicated to serving the court and benefiting the people. He is truly a role model for our generation!"

Ye Kun smiled, then said seriously:

"Master Liu, I will lead the tiger-hunting team to wipe out the bandits in Xiping Mountain, but I have conditions."

County Magistrate Liu nodded and said, "Please speak, Mr. Ye."

"First, I want full command. All your soldiers must obey my orders."

"That's no problem. Shangguan Jifu has long said that you have the talent to be a great general." County Magistrate Liu nodded.

"Second, I need ten days to prepare."

"Ten days won't do. I'll give you five to seven days at most." County Magistrate Liu sighed, "That private salt... no, it's official salt. I'm worried it's too late. The robbers will sell my official salt!"

"Five days then. However, from now on, I will take over the power of the county lieutenant and reorganize the military equipment." Ye Kun nodded and finally said:

"Also, please release Ma Fugui immediately so that I can lead the troops to suppress the bandits without any worries."

County Magistrate Liu grinned and said, "I will take Ma Fugui out of the prison immediately and keep him in the post house. After you have suppressed the bandits, I will send him home."

Ye Kun nodded: "Okay, Sir Liu, please gather all the soldiers and open the armory. I will go to check it in half an hour. Also, buy more strong bows and crossbows."

County Magistrate Liu nodded and told County Assistant Wang to do it quickly.

Ye Kun said goodbye and went to see Ma Jiaojiao.

"Brother Dalang, what happened? Can my father be saved?" Jiaojiao hurriedly came forward.

"There is hope." Ye Kun sighed, "But County Magistrate Liu wants to make a deal with me. It's a dirty deal."

"Ah, a dirty deal?" Jiaojiao was startled and asked in a low voice, "Could it be that County Magistrate Liu is a man-lover and wants Brother Dalang to... accompany him?"

There are also many people in Dading Kingdom who are fond of homosexuality.

Jiaojiao runs a pub in the county town, so naturally she knows about this kind of thing.

"Pfft... This isn't the kind of deal. You're thinking the wrong way."

Ye Kun didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "Liu County Magistrate wants me to go to Xiping Mountain to suppress the bandits. If the suppression is successful, I will release your father, return the family property, and punish the false accusers."

"Ah, to suppress bandits?"

Jiaojiao's expression changed: "The bandits in Xiping Mountain kill people without blinking an eye. Brother Dalang, you can't go."

"I have already promised."

Ye Kun smiled and said, "Your father will be released in a while and will stay in the post house temporarily. You should also stay in the post house, accompany your father, and wait for my news."

As they were talking, Ma Fugui was brought out, his shackles removed.

Jiaojiao came forward, and the father and daughter hugged each other and cried.

Ye Kun was in a hurry, so he and the soldiers sent the Ma father and daughter to the posthouse first.

When he returned to the county government office, County Magistrate Wang had already gathered all the soldiers.

There were more than sixty of them in all, of varying lengths and in a listless state.

County Magistrate Wang announced: "From now on, Mr. Ye Kun will serve as the acting county lieutenant. From now on, you will all listen to Mr. Ye."

Among the soldiers, there were a few who were originally under Shangguan Jifu and knew Ye Kun. They clasped their fists and said with a smile: "Sir Ye, you will lead us in the future. Please take good care of us."

"We are all brothers, I will definitely take care of you!"

Ye Kun nodded.

In the armory, there were fifty bows, five hundred arrows, more than twenty sets of armor, and a number of swords and spears.

Ye Kun checked it once, made a list, and told County Magistrate Wang:

"Continue to reorganize the weapons and add another 500 arrows. Also, find five blacksmiths and five carpenters to keep them here as standbys. All soldiers will have more food from now on, and will be required to train together and not go out. The operation must be kept strictly confidential!"

After making preliminary arrangements for the work, Ye Kun immediately rode back to Cao Miao Village.

Cao Miao Village is bustling with activity.

Someone in the village said, "I heard that Ye Kun bought seven or eight concubines yesterday. He is really rich."

Some people in the village said, "I heard that Ye Kun bought seventeen or eighteen concubines yesterday, all of them are as beautiful as flowers."

Someone at the end of the village said, "Wow, I heard that Ye Kun bought seventy or eighty concubines yesterday, all of them look like celestial beings."

Seeing Ye Kun coming back, everyone stopped talking and just smiled and congratulated him: "Brother Dalang, you bought another concubine? Will you treat us to a drink?"

"Let's drink in a few days. I'm very busy these days. Don't worry, I will definitely treat you to a drink!"

Ye Kun waved his hand arrogantly and went to find the Qin Chou brothers and Yan Liuhai.

The last time we fought tigers, the Qin Chou brothers and Yan Liuhai were both core members.

When everyone was gathered, Ye Kun said, "Brothers, County Magistrate Liu wants to fight a war, but he doesn't have enough manpower. He hopes that our tiger-fighting team will join in to boost their morale."

Qin Chou asked: "Who are you fighting against?"

Yan Liuhai was more concerned about his income: "Do you have money? I've spent all my money..."

Qin Erwu originally served in the army and was not afraid of fighting. Instead, he was very excited: "Damn it, wait until I kill a few more enemies and get some military merits, and then I won't have to pay taxes for the rest of my life."

"We have money, lots of it, at least one or two taels of silver per person."

Ye Kun nodded and whispered, "Regency Magistrate Liu said that the war should be kept secret and announced to the public that we were going to fight a tiger."

Qin Chou hesitated: "I'm afraid the war will be dangerous."

"With me here, there's no danger. It'll only be seven days. When we come back in seven days, Brother Qin will have the money to kill pigs and sell meat. At that time, I'll take care of your business, and I'll cover the meat that can't be sold. I'll take care of it all for you."

Ye Kun patted Qin Chou's shoulder and said sincerely, "If something really happens, I will take care of your wife myself."

Qin Chou was so moved that tears streamed down his cheeks. He clasped his fists and said, "Brother Dalang is really kind. Let's contact the tiger-hunting team and fight with you!"

Killing pigs and selling meat is Qin Chou’s biggest dream.

Suffering from insufficient capital and fear of loss.

Now Ye Kun is willing to take care of the business and promise to cover the bottom line, Qin Chou is very excited.

Ye Kun nodded and asked Qin Chou to contact the tiger-hunting team.

He took Qin Erwu and Yan Liuhai with him, packed up the hard crossbows and light crossbows at home, and rushed to the county town to prepare for war.

That evening, we returned to the county town.

There is a craftsman's workshop in the county armory, where carpenters, blacksmiths and leather workers live.

Together with the carpenters and blacksmiths recruited from outside, they worked very quickly under the command of Qin Erwu and Yan Liuhai.

Ye Kun instructed everyone in making arrowheads for bows and crossbows, and asked the leather craftsmen to work overtime to make armor.

The bandits in Xiping Mountain are just a motley crowd, and cowhide armor is enough to deal with them.

After dinner, Ye Kun was still working overtime.

Ma Jiaojiao came, holding a lantern.

Although she has no makeup on, she looks innocent and pure. Now that her father is out, she looks better and has regained her former lively appearance.

Ye Kun was a little surprised: "Jiaojiao, why are you here?"

Jiaojiao pulled Ye Kun away and whispered, "My father asked me to invite you to... the inn to rest together..."

Ye Kun was thinking about the war and didn't react for a moment: "Who are you going to rest with?"

Jiaojiao lowered her head and pinched the corner of her clothes awkwardly: "Of course...come with me, I will serve you..."