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Chapter 119 The Third Prince Arrives, Borrowing Troops to Suppress Bandits
Xue Qing nodded, but Zou Lei was quite enthusiastic and smiled at Ming Qingda.

"Master Ming, you arrived just in time."

Ming Qingda found a place to sit down, looked around, and lowered his voice.

"Governor Xue, I wonder who the big shot you are talking about is?"

Seeing this guy trying to get information, Xue Qing glanced at him coldly.

"Don't ask so many questions that you shouldn't ask. You'll know when people show up later!"

Ming Qingda's smile froze and the atmosphere became a little awkward.

After waiting for nearly an hour, the three of them felt a little sleepy while sitting in the pavilion.

"Governor Xue, why hasn't the important person you mentioned come yet? He is going too far!"

Ming Qingda had a gloomy face.

It's bad enough that I have to act according to my mother's mood at home, but I have to suffer this kind of injustice when I go out.

We agreed to meet at 3 p.m., but now it's almost 3 p.m. and there's still no sign of him.

"If the Ming family can't wait any longer, they can leave first. There's no need to get angry here."

Seeing Xue Qing's calm look, Ming Qingda frowned.

Based on his understanding of Xue Qing, this guy would never be so easy to talk to on a normal day. He suddenly became so honest today, there must be something fishy.

"This old man is very sinister. He must be thinking of driving me away, and then wait for that big shot to come and say bad things about my family behind my back!"

Ming Qingda's face darkened.

Although the Ming family is very powerful in the Jiangnan region, they are guests of honor in many government offices.

He knew very well in his heart that the reason these people welcomed him with a smile was simply because the Ming family could bring benefits to these people.

If the Ming family collapses one day, these people will come up and step on them severely.

this is the truth!
After a while, it was already the afternoon.

Several people were getting a little sleepy while waiting and started yawning.

"Oh, you guys are here pretty early. I'm so sorry that I forgot to tell you the exact time."

A gentle voice came from behind, and the three of them looked up at the same time.

Li Chengping walked into the pavilion with a smile, while Wei Zhuang leaned against a redwood pillar outside the pavilion, holding his sword and closing his eyes to rest.

Who is this person?

Ming Qingda was confused.

Living in Jiangnan, he naturally didn't know Li Chengping. Just as he was wondering, Xue Qing and Zou Lei stood up and knelt down.

"Your servant Xue Qing (Zou Lei) pays homage to His Majesty the Third Prince!"

"Okay, this is just a private meeting, there's no need for so many rules, get up."

Li Chengping raised his hand.

Ming Qingda was stunned on the spot.

Now he finally understood why Xue Qing and Zou Lei were so calm, because he was the third prince.

The Ming family was in business and had dealings with many officials. They had heard about the third prince from these people more than once.

At a young age, he was revered as a great scholar in the literary world, and it was said that he was highly favored by His Majesty in the capital.

Damn it, Xue Qing and Zou Lei, these two bastards, actually hid the secret and didn’t tell me. I almost fell for it!
Ming Qingda cursed in his heart and knelt down.

"I am Ming Qingda, the head of the Ming family, and I am here to see the Third Prince!"

"Seeing is believing. Patriarch Ming is indeed not an ordinary person. Get up!"

Li Chengping smiled and found a seat to sit down.

"I called you here today because, firstly, I wanted to meet and talk, and secondly, I wanted to ask you to join me in suppressing the bandits."

After these words were spoken, the scene fell silent.

"Your Highness, I wonder what you mean by suppressing the bandits?" Ming Qingda looked puzzled.

"I was robbed by pirates on the way here and lost a very important item. Since I have limited manpower, I would like to ask everyone to send troops to fight the bandits together."

Li Chengping smiled faintly. A hint of shock flashed across Ming Qingda's eyes.

He knew very well that the water bandits that Li Chengping mentioned were probably the bandits in Jiangnan Water Fort, but he did not expect those people to be so bold that they even dared to rob the royal ships.

When Ming Qingda thought of the Ming family merchant ships that were often hijacked by bandits, he was so angry that he agreed on the spot without any hesitation.

"Your Highness, please rest assured. In order to deal with those pirates, our Ming family is willing to provide 100 people!"

When he heard this number, the smile on Li Chengping's face disappeared instantly.

"Master Ming, as an imperial merchant, you should share the country's worries. A mere 100 people is not in line with the status of the Ming family. You should send 1,000 people!"

Ming Qingda's expression changed.

"No, Your Highness. Although the Ming family is an imperial merchant, we don't have that many people in the palace. We can only send 300 people at most!"

Li Chengping didn't listen to this guy's explanation and spoke expressionlessly.

"1300 people!"

"Your Highness, we can't go any higher. 500 people!"

"1500 people!"

"Your Highness, I..."

"2000 people!"

Ming Qingda opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but when he saw Li Chengping's cold face, he couldn't help but swallow the words back.

"Your Highness, our Ming family accepts it!"

Ming Qingda gritted his teeth.

He was sure that as long as he continued to explain, Li Chengping would still increase the number of people, and by then he would have no place to cry!
The Ming family is wealthy and powerful, and 2000 people are just a matter of cutting off some flesh from their bodies. They can just endure the pain and it will pass.

What's more, if they can wipe out the bandits in the Jiangnan Water Fort in one fell swoop this time, it will be a way for the Ming family to vent their anger, and they will no longer have to worry about merchant ships being robbed.

Xue Qing was a little surprised.

That’s 2000 people, not 2000 big carrots. I didn’t expect the Ming family would actually agree.

Thinking of this, he became secretly more wary of the Ming family.

I thought the Ming family was just doing business, but I didn't expect they actually employed so many people. They sent away 2000 people without even blinking an eye.

You know, the total number of soldiers guarding his governor's office is only a few hundred.

Although these people have strong cultivation bases, he would be completely helpless if he encountered two thousand people charging at him.

After dealing with the Ming family, Li Chengping's eyes fell on Xue Qing.

"Governor Xue, the Ming family is ready to send 2000 people to help. I wonder how much help you plan to give?"

With Ming Qingda's example in mind, Xue Qing did not make any arguments and simply denied it.

"Your Highness, I am also willing to provide two thousand soldiers to help."

"Very good, Lord Xue is indeed a pillar of the court. I will ask my father for a reward when I return."

A few high-sounding words of praise.

The goal had been achieved, and Li Chengping did not stay any longer.

"Three of you, I will give you one day to prepare. I will attack the Jiangnan Water Fort the day after tomorrow!"

Looking at Li Chengping's receding back, the atmosphere became heavy again.

"Master Xue, I have things to do at home. Excuse me!"

Ming Qingda bowed slightly, stood up and left in a hurry.

When the people walked away completely, Xue Qing's face suddenly turned gloomy.

"Damn it! Ming Qingda is such an idiot. He has to argue with the Third Prince. There are two thousand soldiers. The Third Prince is just cutting my flesh with a knife!"

Xue Qing cursed with gritted teeth.

It's all Ming Qingda's fault for setting the threshold too high. As the governor, he can't be worse than a businessman. If this gets out, he will definitely be laughed at.

But where can we find these two thousand soldiers?

(End of this chapter)