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Chapter 410 Give me a day
In Jiang Ping's description, Lin Hong was a person with a strong desire for fame and fortune, and he would do everything in his power to climb the social ladder.

To put it more positively, this person wants to stand in a higher position and do more things that benefit the country and its people.

Of course, whether it's for the benefit of the country and its people or to satisfy one's own lust for power is another matter entirely.

Different perspectives naturally lead to different interpretations.

However, based on Lin Hong's behavior in Yong'an County, Li Dachui had reason to believe that this guy was definitely the kind of person who would shout for a share of the spoils even if you arrested his father and demanded to cook him alive.

Are the Lin family members in Yongxing County that important to him?

He might just use the lives and blood of these people of the same clan to demonstrate to the court his noble and righteous image of putting the country first, disregarding personal feelings, and wholeheartedly serving the nation.

"No way?" Su Qi, the burly man, was astonished after hearing Li Dachui's analysis. He rubbed his large, veiny hands together and said, "We've found out that this branch in Yongxing County is Lin Hong's own brother, and his father has been here recently."

“Old Su, we can’t judge others by our own standards. These big shots are ruthless. They’ll do anything to climb the ladder.” Li Dachui shook his head and said, “Besides, do you really think we can break through Yongxing City by relying on those people outside?”

“There are fewer than five hundred soldiers in the city!” Su Qi said. “In the past two days, the private soldiers of those powerful families who have retreated into the city after hearing the news have totaled no more than one or two thousand.”

“Once these one or two thousand men arrive in the county town, we can use the town's armory to form an armored army. You know the huge difference between armored and unarmored soldiers, right?” Li Dachui pointed outside: “Can they really break through the city?”

Su Qi whispered, "Chief Lu, I won't hide it from you. We already have quite a few brothers who have infiltrated the city. Today, everyone will eat and drink their fill, and tomorrow we'll all rush in. At that time, the brothers inside the city will naturally open the city gates for us. Once we're inside, the search will be much easier!"

"Many people will die!"

“I have no other choice but to do it this way!” Su Qi said, “If we are even slightly delayed, I’m afraid Flag Master Zhan will be dead. Flag Master Lu, I won’t lie to you, these people outside have no relation to me, and I have no affection for them whatsoever, but Flag Master Zhan is my brother, and I can’t just stand by and watch him get his head chopped off.”

"What about the future? Have you thought about what to do next?" Li Dachui asked. "The best outcome you've described is that we've rescued the Flag Master, but all of you will be out in the open from now on. You'll no longer be able to hide and will have to live as fugitives. And those who participated in this will inevitably suffer extremely severe retaliation, and many more people will die."

"I didn't think that much!" Su Qi lowered his head: "I only want to rescue Flag Master Zhan. As for what happens after that, let Flag Master Zhan make the decision."

Li Dachui said, "Master Su, if I have another way to rescue Master Zhan, are you willing to give up this siege and let these people go home?"

"The arrow is on the string, and we have no choice but to release it!" Su Qi said with difficulty, "Commander Lu, you have done this kind of work before. You know that when things have come to this point, and everyone has come, if you send them back for nothing, you will destroy their morale and there will be no future for us!"

“What if we could make sure they don’t go back empty-handed?” Li Dachui smiled and said, “For example, we could have the people in the city give some grain and money to these people, so that those who have been wronged can get justice. Wouldn’t they also be grateful to you for leading them to do these things?”

Su Qi laughed: "Chief Lu, are you joking? If these officials and the rich had such kind hearts, if they could really do these things, our Hou Tu Banner would have gone home long ago to farm and grow grain peacefully. Who would risk their life to do this?"

“I’m not joking!” Li Dachui said, “It’s impossible for them to hand it over willingly, but what if we hold a knife to their throats, or what if they have to do it for some other reason!”

Su Qi took a deep breath and stared at Li Dachui, saying, "Chief Lu, this is no joke. One wrong move and our chief's life will be lost."

"Of course I'm confident!" Li Dachui said.

“Lord Lu, I’ll give you one day!” Su Qi said, “I only have enough food to keep these people here for one more day. If this matter isn’t resolved by the day after tomorrow, I will have no choice but to send troops to attack the city. In any case, I need to have some leverage.”

“Okay!” Li Dachui said.

Su Qi pondered for a moment and said, "Banner Chief Lu, when Banner Chief Zhan was still alive, he told me some things about you. Did you really join He Zudao?"

"We deserve at least six or seven tenths of the credit for He Zudao's journey from the north of Qin back to the eight southern towns!" Li Dachui nodded and said, "Our relationship with He Zudao is one of cooperation. Moreover, we now have a fixed territory there, and the Cao Gang is also cooperating with us. Master Su, after rescuing Master Zhan, if you don't have a better place, I invite you to go there and develop together."

"Chief Lu, will Elder Ke agree?" Su Qi was quite tempted.

"Elder Ke is now mainly in charge of some general matters, and he doesn't really care about these things anymore!" Li Dachui smiled and said, "I'm handling the specific affairs. To be honest, I'm really willing but unable to do it. If the brothers of Houtu Banner could go there and lend us a hand, that would be great."

"The five banners of the Divine Sect are originally one family!" Su Qi said, but suddenly choked up.

The Five Banners of the Divine Sect, are they still a ghost family now?

Fire and Flood have now banded together, but they are mortal enemies of the Sharp Gold Banner. The Giant Wood Banner and the Thick Earth Banner are concerned with farming and technology, respectively, and occasionally act as peacemakers, but neither side gives them any face.

However, it seems that Houtu will also be joining forces with Ruijin from now on. "With a fixed territory, does that mean we'll be publicly stepping forward from now on?"

"Why not?" Li Dachui said proudly, "The world is in chaos, and heroes are vying for power. Why can't our Divine Cult stand up and get a share of the spoils?"

"Lord Lu, what ambition you have!" Wu Qi gave a thumbs up. "If you can really rescue Lord Zhan this time, then what harm is there in us going to join Lord Lu?"

"Then it's a deal!" Li Dachui said with a smile.

"Is the fact that you, the flag lord of Lu, are so confident because of your relationship with He Zudao? I've also heard that the State of Chu is currently trying to persuade He Zudao to abandon Qin and join Chu."

"Elder Ke is in charge of these matters. The reason I'm telling you this is because I have other channels!" Li Dachui said with a smile. "It's just not appropriate to tell Hall Master Wu right now. Please give me a day!"

"it is good!"

"Then I'll take my leave first."

Inside Yongxing County, Jiang Ping stood in an alleyway, looking back at the city wall, where Li Dachui was no longer visible. She smiled gently, turned around, and walked deeper into the alley.

She walked slowly ahead, and people came out from the side of the alley from time to time, silently following behind her. Another person jogged up to her side and whispered, "Miss, everything has been arranged!"

"How many people came?"

"One hundred men! If Miss needs them, these one hundred men can immediately become one hundred Tiger Knights!" The man smiled and said, "Those rabble outside the city can't withstand a single blow from us!"

"They're just ordinary people. Is it fun to kill them?" Jiang Ping said coldly.

"I know my mistake."

At the end of the alley, a door opened just as Jiang Ping arrived. As Jiang Ping stepped onto the steps and entered, the door opened completely.

Jiang Ping walked straight inside, sat down, and said, "Who is the magistrate of Yongxing County? Hmm, if I'm not mistaken, his surname should also be Lin!"

"His surname is Lin, his name is Lin Rong, and he's Lin Hong's younger brother! This man is quite talented!"

"Tell me!"

"As soon as the riot started, Lin Rong immediately gathered all the members of the powerful families around the county town into the town. Now, in addition to the five hundred county soldiers, there are one or two thousand private armed forces in the town. These people are quite capable in combat. Once they are effectively organized, it is hard to say who will win against those outside. Yongxing County is not far from Yong'an County. Cavalry can reach here in three days. Lin Rong's plan is to hold out for three to five days, and then wipe out these rioters in one fell swoop after the reinforcements from the county town arrive."

Jiang Ping lowered her head and sneered, "If we really wipe it out, who knows if anyone will still come to pay taxes for the Great Chu in Yongxing County? Won't it all become the Lin family's private property?"

"What are you planning to do, Miss?"

"How's the investigation going with those things I asked you to look into?"

"Time is too tight, we haven't had time to check yet."

"Why go through all this trouble? Go, arrest Lin Rong and the others and interrogate them, then the truth will come out!" Jiang Ping glared and said, "What kind of time is this, and you're still doing things so rigidly? In urgent situations, we should act expediently. If we've really wronged him, we can make amends later. But if we haven't wronged him, hehe, then there'll be something to talk about!"

"Miss, I'll take care of it right away! You should rest for a while. By daybreak, it will be clear whether this person is good or bad!"

Jiang Ping nodded, watching her subordinate leave in a hurry. She smiled and said that these things were just minor matters to her, and she just happened to come across them and took a look.

After all, what we see at this moment is the most authentic Great Chu.

Instead of the Great Chu mentioned in the minister's memorial.

"Someone, prepare some barbecue ingredients and seasonings for me!" she stood up and ordered.

(End of this chapter)