Datang: Dad, I really didn't want to rebel!

Chapter 21 Lead the snake out of the hole
Chapter 24 Lead the snake out of the hole
Originally, when Li Chengqian was assassinated, he was the one who should be comforted.

But Su Han just comforted him for a while, and ended up crying first.

There was no other way, Li Chengqian had no choice but to comfort her instead.

"Okay, okay, Xiaohan, don't cry, don't cry."

After comforting for a long time, Su Han smiled through his tears, and went to bed obediently.

Li Chengqian stretched and planned to go back to rest, but at this moment, a maid ran in and said, "Master, someone is looking for you outside."

"understood."

Li Chengqian nodded, and then went to the front hall, only to find that the person who came was Zuo Guoyi Captain Wang Lei.

"Grandpa Li!"

Wang Lei cupped his hands and said respectfully: "After the general heard that you were assassinated, he immediately asked the guards to guard against him. Sure enough, he found the assassin in a folk square."

"Finally, under the search of the guards, three black-clothed assassins were caught, but..."

As Wang Lei spoke, he couldn't help lowering his head, "The three assassins saw that there was no way to escape, so they wiped their necks and committed suicide. Judging from their actions, they must have received professional training."

After listening to his report, Li Chengqian was silent for a while, before he said: "Who do you think will send someone to assassinate my father-in-law?"

Wang Lei hesitated for a moment and then said: "Mr. Li, the two decrees you issued during the day were clearly aimed at poaching the Xie and Zhang families. It's not surprising that they jumped over the wall in a hurry."

Li Chengqian pondered for a while and then said: "Even if the Xie and Zhang families were behind this, but now that the assassin is dead, there is no proof."

"Well, without evidence, it can only be speculation."

Wang Lei said: "Grandpa Li, there has never been such a bad act in Qianzhou City. When you go out during this period, you'd better bring your guards with you."

Li Chengqian nodded, then remembered something, "By the way, where are those bandits before?"

Wang Lei said: "Go back to Mr. Li, they are all imprisoned in prison."

"How many people in total?"

"One thousand and six hundred people."

"Okay, take me to see them." Li Chengqian said, and walked outside the governor's mansion.

Wang Lei quickly ran to his side, and said as he walked, "Grandpa Li, it's so late, why are you looking for those bandits?"

Li Chengqian smiled slightly, but did not stop, "I just want to find them at night. The less people know about this matter, the better. Especially the Xie and Liu families, we must not let them know!"

"Here!"

Although Wang Lei didn't know what Li Chengqian was going to do, he obediently walked to the front to lead the way.

The prison is next to the Governor's Mansion, which belongs to the periphery of the Governor's Mansion, so they arrived within a few steps.

When they arrived at the gate of the prison, the guards on duty immediately said respectfully: "See Mr. Li, Captain Wang."

"Okay Wang Lei, you can go back and rest first. I can just go in by myself." Li Chengqian said.

"Here!"

Wang Lei knew that Li Chengqian said this because he didn't want him to know too much, so he didn't ask any more questions. After answering, he turned around and left.

Li Chengqian walked into the prison, the inside was gloomy, and there was the sound of dripping water from time to time, which made people shudder.

Soon, he saw the bandits being held in prison.

There are 200 people, almost filling the entire prison. Dozens of people live in a cell, so it will naturally look very crowded.

The sound of Li Chengqian's footsteps was particularly heavy in this prison, and those bandits who were taking a nap sat up one after another, wanting to see who was disturbing their rest.

When they saw Li Chengqian's appearance, those people immediately ran to the cell door, then stretched out their hands and waved them in the air.

"Grandpa Li, please forgive me...please forgive me..."

Li Chengqian looked at them and said calmly: "Calm down!"

Those people still shouted, ignoring Li Chengqian's words.

Li Chengqian frowned slightly, and his voice increased a little, "I said, calm down!"

When he said this, his gaze swept over those people like lightning.

Only then did the bandits shut their mouths.

"Actually, I know that you are not guilty of many crimes."

"But even if we let you out, what can you do after you get out? You have long become a street rat in Qianzhou, and everyone is shouting to beat you!"

Hearing Li Chengqian's words, those bandits lowered their heads even more, without saying a word.

"Now my father-in-law can give you a chance!"

Seeing those bandits showing shame, Li Chengqian was quite satisfied in his heart.

At least if these guys have a sense of shame, they can still be saved.

"Now, I need to employ people now. If you can obey my orders in the future, then I can guarantee that you will definitely become respected people in the future!"

"You can think about it, do you want to be a respected person, or become a dregs that everyone despises!"

"... "

More than 1000 bandits were speechless.

"I...I want to!"

After a long time, finally a person weakly raised his hands.

Countless pairs of eyes looked at him, the man's face was a little flustered, but then, his gaze became firm again.

"I don't want to go home and be rejected by my parents, so... Mr. Li, I am willing!"

"And I!"

"And I!"

More and more people raised their arms and shouted.

"it is good!"

Li Chengqian signaled them to be quiet, then looked at the first bandit who stood up, and asked, "What's your name?"

The bandit said nervously: "Go back to Mr. Li...The villain's name is Zheng Ai."

"very good!"

Li Chengqian nodded, "You have 200 people, which can just form a Zhechong Shangfu. From now on, Zheng Ai, you are the Zhechong Captain of this Zhechong Mansion. As for the Zuo Guoyi and You Guoyi Captains below, , it's up to you to decide."

Zheng Ai's face lit up, "Mr. Li, are you serious?"

"Of course, when my lord returns to Chang'an, the Ministry of War will register you. By then, you will be justifiable court soldiers!" Li Chengqian said.

"Thank you, Mr. Li!"

"Okay, then you will go to a place later, there will be two people waiting for you, and you can just obey their orders in the future!" Li Chengqian said.

"Here!"

Seeing their agreement, Li Chengqian asked the guards to open all the cells and release the bandits.

Under the night, a large group of people came out of the city and quickly disappeared into the night.

At this time, Li Chengqian had already returned to the wing.

When Su Han heard the noise, he sat up and looked at him drowsily, "Your Highness, where have you been this late at night?"

"Nowhere to go, go to sleep."

Li Chengqian yawned, and naturally fell asleep with his arms around Su Han.

...

The next day, the news of Li Chengqian's assassination spread like wildfire and quickly spread throughout Qianzhou.

This is the news that Li Chengqian deliberately released, just to scare off the enemy and let the people behind the scenes reveal their flaws.

In addition, Li Chengqian also sent people to strengthen the security of the Governor's Mansion, and Zichong Shangfu guards patrolled outside day and night.

Moreover, Li Chengqian also released news that he was injured by an assassin, and he might be bedridden for a few days.

There was a commotion outside, but in the backyard of the Governor's Mansion, Li Chengqian was living a very cool life, lying on the bed, enjoying Su Han's service.

Su Han cracked open a few walnuts, and then fed the walnut kernels to Li Chengqian's mouth.

"Your Highness, you are obviously not injured, why do you go around saying that you are injured?" Su Han was puzzled.

"Hey..." Li Chengqian smiled lightly, and said, "My trick is called luring a snake out of its hole. Just wait, someone will jump out!"

(End of this chapter)