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Chapter 120 We are all in the same boat
Ming Qingda hurried back to the Ming family and immediately found Old Lady Ming and told her everything.

"The Third Prince has arrived in Jiangnan, and he wants to attack the water fort?!"

Upon hearing the news, Old Lady Ming was both surprised and delighted.

What was surprising was that Li Chengping arrived in Suzhou quietly and the Ming family was completely unaware of it.

The good news is that Li Chengping is going to take action against the Jiangnan Water Forts. Over the years, those water forts have robbed many of their merchant ships, and the Ming family has long hated these people.

Before Old Lady Ming could be happy for too long, Ming Qingda poured a basin of cold water over her head.

"The Third Prince said that due to a shortage of manpower, we need the Ming family and the Governor's Office to each send 2000 people."

Even Old Lady Ming was stunned.

She originally thought that Li Chengping was leading the troops to encircle and suppress the Jiangnan Water Stronghold, but who would have thought that he was recruiting soldiers from both sides and then sending out troops to encircle and suppress them.

"Each side is sending out 2,000 men. Isn't it obvious that he is not going to send out any men? How can we fight this war?! Did he come to Jiangnan to get something for nothing?"

Old Lady Ming had a gloomy face, all the joy in her heart was gone, only anger remained.

"I'm sorry, mother. I've already agreed to this. Besides, our Ming family can afford only two thousand people."

"As long as we can destroy the Jiangnan Water Fort, a little sacrifice doesn't matter!"

Ming Qingda lowered his head.

In fact, he knew very well who Xia Qifei, the leader of Jiangnan Water Fort, was. He had wanted to kill him before, but unfortunately the officers and soldiers of Jiangnan Water Fort and Shazhou had a good relationship, so the Ming family did not dare to act recklessly.

Now that the Third Prince has personally ordered a campaign of encirclement and suppression, there is no need to worry about angering the government.

In Ming Qingda's opinion, as long as he could kill Xia Qifei, he would be willing to pay any price.

Old Lady Ming did not object. She was silent for a moment and then nodded.

"You are responsible for recruiting people. If you fail to capture Jiangnan Water Fort this time, you will be punished!"

Ming Qingda lowered his head, said nothing, and turned and left.

As for the so-called punishment, he didn't take it seriously at all. After all, he had been punished more than once or twice, and he was used to this kind of thing.

After Ming Qingda left, Old Lady Ming, without the slightest hesitation, immediately ordered someone to send a pigeon to convey the message to the capital.

She didn't know what the purpose of Li Chengping's visit was, but she had already known that he was going to take over the inner treasury.

Could it be that His Majesty asked the Third Prince to come and take over the inner treasury in advance?
Old Lady Ming couldn't help but have some wild thoughts.

It is precisely because of the existence of the Neiku that the Ming family can stand out in a wealthy place like Jiangnan, and is even known as the largest family in Qing Kingdom.

No one can tell whether the news circulating outside is true or false.

However, the Ming family’s current success is closely related to the inner treasury.

The previous owner of the inner treasury was Li Yunrui. Once the person in charge of the inner treasury is replaced, without Li Yunrui's protection, who can guarantee that Li Chengping will not take action against them?
at the same time.

Inside the Governor's Palace.

Xue Qing called the housekeeper and said, "Go to Shazhou immediately and tell them to prepare 2,000 men. They must arrive in Suzhou tomorrow."

The butler nodded and left in a hurry.

After the people walked away, Zou Lei walked forward from the side.

"Governor, it is said that the leader of Jiangnan Water Stronghold, Xia Qifei, has a good relationship with the officers and soldiers of Shazhou. Now that you are recruiting officers and soldiers from Shazhou, there is a high possibility that the news will be leaked!"

"It seems that Censor Zou knows a lot!"

Xue Qing looked at Zou Lei deeply and said meaningfully: "Master Zou, we are now on the same boat. If Xia Qifei is arrested, it will not be good for anyone. What do you think?"

"Your Excellency the Governor is absolutely right!"

Zou Lei smiled and cupped his hands.

He understood that this was a threat from Xue Qing, but there was nothing he could do.

He was already in too deep to reach the shore, and he just hoped that Xia Qifei could be smarter and not make things too big of a deal.

……

Time flies by.

A day later, Li Chengping showed up at the Governor's Mansion on time.

"Governor Xue, how are the manpower preparations?"

"Your Highness, please rest assured. These things have been waiting for a long time in the Suzhou military camp."

Xue Qing bowed and smiled, then personally took Li Chengping to inspect.

"Your Highness, these are soldiers recruited from Shazhou. All of them have fought in the battlefield and seen blood. They are guaranteed to be strong!" Li Chengping remained calm as he listened to Xue Qing's constant bragging.

If he had not already learned the news from intelligence, he might have actually believed Xue Qing's lies.

soon.

The two men arrived at the camp in a carriage. The soldiers had already received the news and were waiting in line.

Looking at the fat and pale appearance of each soldier, Li Chengping curled the corners of his mouth into a sneer.

"Governor Xue, it looks like the Jiangnan region is doing really well. These soldiers are all well-fed and plump. You, as a local official, really took a lot of trouble!"

"This one……"

Xue Qing looked embarrassed and turned around to glare at the general in charge of the team.

Zou Lei noticed that the atmosphere was a bit awkward and hurried forward.

"Your Highness, the two thousand people of the Ming family have also gathered. Would you like to take a look?"

"No need."

Li Chengping waved his hand.

The government soldiers are all like this, so those from the Ming family are probably not any good either.

"Zhang Han!"

"The general is here!"

"You will be in charge of leading the team to encircle and suppress Jiangnan Water Stronghold this time. You must bring the bandit leader to justice!"

"I will definitely fulfill your mission! Let's go!"

Following Zhang Han's order, an army of 4,000 men marched towards the Jiangnan water fort.

Looking at Zhang Han's confident look, Xue Qing's eyes flashed with disdain.

Changing generals during a battle is a big taboo in military strategy.

He originally thought that Li Chengping had some hidden card, but he unexpectedly made a bad move.

The grand scene attracted many people to watch.

"Tsk tsk, this is already the fifth time the government has sent troops to encircle and suppress the Jiangnan Water Stronghold. They really put in a lot of effort!"

"What a joke! I think they will be defeated again this time. What's so good about it?"

"Who says it's not true? When we get back from this round of encirclement and suppression, the government will have another excuse to raise taxes on everyone, and we the people will suffer."

"Alas, when will this day end?"

"..."

Xue Qing looked embarrassed when he heard the people's discussions.

"Your Highness, don't listen to the nonsense of these fools. I have never raised any taxes. This is all nonsense!"

"Of course, I believe in Governor Xue's character."

Li Chengping smiled faintly, boarded the government boat and headed for the Jiangnan Water Fort.

……

now.

In the Jiangnan Water Fort, Xia Qifei and many senior executives gathered in the hall.

"Damn it! The government is preparing to send troops to encircle and suppress the water stronghold again. These guys have such a big appetite, aren't they afraid of being stuffed to death?"

"Who said it wasn't true? These guys sent out troops to clear us out without any money. They really treat us like pigs!"

"Damn it! Pigs can take a break sometimes, but this is the fifth time today. These guys are really greedy!"

"..."

Listening to his subordinates' discussions, Xia Qifei felt very upset and pressed down with his empty hand.

"Everyone, the government is not sending troops for money this time. It is said that it is because our people robbed the Third Prince's ship. This encirclement and suppression was also proposed by the Third Prince."

"Since the Third Prince wants to save face, let's give him this chance. When we meet the government soldiers, we should pretend to be defeated. But when we meet the Ming family, we don't have to hold back."

"Otherwise, outsiders will think that our Water Village is easy to bully!"

(End of this chapter)