As soon as the two of them left, Zhao Ting and Liu Mi came back.

Liu Mi saluted and said: "County Magistrate, the people have been appeased, the people's hearts have been initially settled, and the three wealthy gentry have also agreed to attend the banquet tomorrow night."

Han Zhen nodded and said, "Thank you for your hard work. It's getting late, so please go back."

"I'll take my leave."

Liu Mi bowed his hands and turned around to leave.

He was indeed tired, physically and mentally exhausted.

He had worked hard last night and only took a short nap in the middle. The key was that he was tired. What happened today had a huge impact on him.

He needed a good night's rest to stabilize his mind.

However, Zhao Ting did not leave. He smiled flatteringly and said: "The county magistrate has just arrived in the county. The subordinates have prepared a house. Please condescend to rest for the night and find another residence tomorrow."

Hearing this, Han Zhen smiled slightly: "You are serious."

Zhao Ting said: "It is the duty of a lower official to share the county magistrate's worries."

Seeing this scene, Shi Wenhui, who was standing next to Han Zhen, had a flash of admiration in his eyes and felt that he was following the right person.

Who doesn't know how to kill someone?

Only when you can make the governor of a state treat you with great respect can you show your ability.

In comparison, Zhang Wanxian is just a reckless man.

Han Zhen waved his hand: "Go back and rest."

"The official resigned. If anything happens, the county magistrate can send someone to summon the official at any time."

After Zhao Ting left, Han Zhen stood up and said, "It's getting late, let's go."

The meal must be eaten one bite at a time, and the road must be walked step by step.

Yidu County is already in your hands, just manage it slowly, there is no need to be impatient.

Moreover, many things cannot be rushed.

When the two of them left the government office, an old servant immediately came forward to greet them, bowed and said: "Master!"

It seemed that he had been waiting outside the government office for a long time.

"Who are you?"

Han Zhen asked.

The old servant replied: "Sir, Lao Zhuo is the steward of my house. Zhao Zhizhou was worried that the county magistrate had just arrived in the county and didn't know the way, so he asked Lao Zhuo to wait here."

Tsk!

No wonder there are so many foolish kings in history.

It is true that these corrupt officials who follow the crowd and flatter others are too good at causing trouble.

Talking and doing things makes people feel very comfortable.

Han Zhen ordered: "Lead the way."

At this moment, the body outside the government office had been carried away and the blood stains had been cleaned.

However, there is still a faint smell of blood in the air.

The streets were still deserted, but compared to the empty scene when Han Zhen led his troops into the city, it was much better. At least some hurried pedestrians could be seen.

Except for the few hundred who guarded the four city gates, the officers and soldiers of the Qingzhou Army were all transferred to the Military Guard barracks.

Otherwise, thousands of people would stay in the county and it would be inconvenient for them to eat, drink, breathe, and sleep.

The residence arranged by Zhao Ting is not far from the government office, just cross a street and turn a corner.

The mansion is very luxurious, with the door open and maids and servants standing in two rows.

"master!"

Seeing Han Zhen, the maids and servants all shouted.

Han Zhen frowned slightly and ordered: "Don't engage in these battles in the future, just go in."

"yes."

The old servant quickly nodded in agreement, and then scolded: "Hurry up and go in."

Hearing this, all the servants hurried back to the house.

Taking a look at the gate of the mansion, Han Zhen asked: "Who was the previous owner of this mansion?"

The old servant answered truthfully: "The previous owner was a wealthy businessman. It is said that he had to sell the mansion to Zhao Zhizhou at a low price because of business losses."

Business is losing money?

Han Zhen smiled inexplicably, stepped across the threshold, and walked into the mansion.

The architectural style and layout of the entire mansion are almost the same as those of Mr. Xu's house in Linzi County. They are as fresh and elegant as the Jiangnan waterside pavilion.

After passing through the hanging flower door and entering the hall, Han Zhen took off his armor.

Seeing this, Shi Wenhui stepped forward to help with great discernment.

Bang!

The armor weighing more than fifty kilograms was placed on the table, making a heavy sound.

Seeing that it was getting dark, the old servant ordered the maid to light oil lamps and candles, and then asked: "Master, can you put some food in?"

"Um."

Han Zhen nodded.

"sit."

After inviting Shi Wenhui to sit down, Han Zhen asked, "What's the situation like in Shouguang and Changle now?"

"It's terrible."

Shi Wenhui sighed and said in detail: "All the officials and wealthy merchants and landlords in the two counties were slaughtered. The people were panicked, and many people fled to the mountains to hide. Zhang Wanxian did not restrain his men, allowing the daredevil army to humiliate and plunder the people at will.

, resulting in no one cultivating the fields and no one cultivating the land.”

Han Zhen was not surprised and continued to ask: "How many soldiers are there in the Ganchi Army?"

"Except for the powerful civilian men, there are only less than 30,000 young men who can actually fight, 20,000 years of life, and 10,000 of Changle."

After Shi Wenhui finished speaking, he asked: "The county magistrate wants to take Shouguang?"

Han Zhen glanced at him and said calmly: "I want the heads of Shouguang, Changle and Zhang Wanxian!"

Shi Wenhui immediately made a plan and said: "Zhang Wanxian is arrogant now. He will definitely not take the Wuwei Army seriously. Knowing his understanding of him, I will definitely take the initiative to go out of the city to fight. By then Shouguang will be empty, and the county magistrate will all be equipped with tiger and wolf troops. Only

If we need to send a surprise force, we can capture Shouguang County in one fell swoop. Then we can attack from the front and back with the armed guards and annihilate them in one fell swoop."

Han Zhen chuckled and said, "Keep talking."

Seeing this, Shi Wenhui was overjoyed and continued: "After capturing Zhang Wanxian, you can send someone pretending to be a Gan Chi Army to Changle to deliver the order, order the 10,000 Gan Chi Army guarding Changle to come back for reinforcements, and at the same time set up an ambush on the way.

If you come, you will be able to enjoy longevity and happiness."

"This plan works!"

Han Zhen pondered for a moment, with a look of appreciation on his face.

However, the specific details still need to be discussed and an alternative plan prepared.

While talking, the maids brought plates of exquisite dishes to the table.

"Let's eat first."

Han Zhen picked up the chopsticks and greeted.

Shi Wenhui nodded, sat down and started eating.

After dinner and tea, Han Zhen asked the maid to arrange a side room for Shi Wenhui, and then went to the study in the main room.

He lit a candle, pulled out a stack of white paper, and wrote a letter.

He stuffed the letter into the envelope and started writing the plan again.

Yidu County has been acquired, followed by Shouguang and Changle.

Zhang Wanxian's massacre indirectly helped Han Zhen. After he took over, there was no longer any constraint.

By then, the subordinate officials in Linzi County will be able to come in handy.

As for Linqu, Boxing and Qiancheng counties, there is no need to rush for the time being.

Once Yidu County is completely in the palm of your hand, it won't be too late to make another move.

Time passed bit by bit, and before you knew it, the moon was in the middle of the sky.

Outside the window, the faint sound of the watchman's knock could be heard.

Three consecutive bangs indicate that it is the third watch.
To be continued...