The big bandit in the Red Mansion robbed Lin Daiyu at the beginning

Not only can he immediately relieve the urgent need for taxes and silver, but he also holds the trump card that can control the entire situation in Yangzhou.

If it were an ordinary local bandit, facing the olive branch thrown by a fourth-rank official of the imperial court,

There’s a high probability that you’ll be moved.

But Li Qingfeng was not a local bandit. Having read Water Margin, he naturally knew that bandits in Zhao'an never had a good ending.

He smiled and said,

"Lord Lin, I appreciate your kindness."

"However, in order to survive and develop, Qingfeng Village has offended quite a few gentry, officials, and merchants over the past six months. We've offended almost everyone in Yangzhou."

"If we really go down the mountain and into the city, I'm afraid Lord Lin will be in big trouble!"

Lin Ruhai was slightly stunned, and subconsciously wanted to say that he was not afraid.

But after a little thought, he understood what Qingfeng Li meant.

As a man with long experience in officialdom, how could Lin Ruhai not understand the fate of people like Li Qingfeng if they accepted the imperial edict?

His words really only showed that he wanted to coax Li Qingfeng down the mountain first, accept the imperial edict, and achieve his own political goals.

As for what happens in the future, at worst I can be transferred, and it has nothing to do with me.

Anyway, he has been in office for nine years, so it’s time to make some moves.

Moreover, before he went up the mountain, he did not say anything good about Qingfeng Village in his secret report to the court.

Seeing that Li Qingfeng had seen through him, Lin Ruhai smiled awkwardly.

Didn't continue on this topic.

I was secretly alert in my heart. It seemed that the young man in front of me should not be underestimated!

I can only give up this idea for the time being.

Then he bowed to Qingfeng Li and asked,

"By the way, I wonder if Qingfeng invited me tonight to discuss something important?"

He had already thrown out his words, wanting to hear what Qingfeng Li was planning to do.

Li Qingfeng looked at Lin Ruhai and saw that there was still some clarity in his eyes.

I secretly complained that my father-in-law can drink quite well!

He just smiled and waved his hand.

"Let's not talk about that for now. My men were a bit rude when they invited you up the mountain. Come, I'll toast you three more cups as an apology!"

"Let's drink first, drink!"

Then he picked up the wine jug again and poured Lin Ruhai a full glass of wine.

Lin Ruhai couldn't refuse, so he could only raise his glass and drink it all.

After drinking three cups in a row,

Lin Ruhai seemed to be drunk, and he looked at Li Qingfeng and sighed,

"Master Li Feng is truly a young hero. I admire him immensely!"

Qingfeng Li waved his hand modestly.

"It was just a minor fight. I'm sorry to have made you laugh, Master Lin."

"Small fights can't create the huge scene that Qingfeng Village has now!"

Lin Ruhai smiled and shook his head,

Then he looked at Qingfeng Li and asked.

"I wonder what Qingfeng plans to do with the officers and soldiers who came with me?"

Li Qingfeng picked up the wine cup, took a sip, and said with a smile,

"We are from Qingfeng Village, we are bandits, so we should act like bandits."

"I can't possibly support those officers and soldiers. I'll send a message down the mountain, asking them to bring silver to redeem them!"

Lin Ruhai nodded slightly.

Qingfeng Village values ​​honesty and will release people if they see money. This makes them trustworthy.

But judging from what Qingfeng Li said, he didn't intend to let him go down the mountain?

After a moment's hesitation, he asked,

"Then I wonder what the rules are for me, Qingfeng, and my little girl who mistakenly entered Qingfeng Village?"

Seeing Li Qingfeng looking at him, Lin Ruhai hurriedly said,

"Of course, Qingfeng Village is a beautiful place with clear water and beautiful mountains. However, I have important tasks to attend to and cannot leave for even a single day!"

Li Qingfeng was filled with emotion, as expected of an official.

Listen to what is said.

It was clearly me who tied him and Lin Daiyu up the mountain.

But in his words, it was like visiting relatives.

However, if Lin Ruhai wanted to go down the mountain,

It is absolutely impossible without signing the marriage certificate!

"Master Lin, let's not talk about this for now."

"I've long admired Master Lin's talent and character, and tonight I must show my appreciation. We won't leave until we're drunk!"