Family Rise: Beginning with Grandfather

Inside the Chengguan Fort.

All the soldiers of the garrison camp arrived.

"Sir, everyone is here!"

Song Dashan walked into the main hall to report.

Yang Zhengshan stroked his beard, nodded, and said: "Go and close the door, guard the door, and don't allow anyone to leave!"

"Here!" Song Dashan responded.

Soon, the heavy wooden door closed with a harsh creaking sound. Song Dashan stood behind the door on horseback with ten soldiers, scanning the nearly a thousand soldiers in the school field with cold eyes.

The school ground of Chengguan Fort is not big, and it seems a bit crowded with nearly a thousand soldiers standing in it.

But at this time, no one cared about whether it was crowded or not. Most of them looked at the main hall anxiously, as if they were waiting for trial.

No, it doesn’t seem like they are just waiting for trial.

"Invite Mr. Xu and Mr. Han in!"

Yang Zhengshan ordered the soldiers around him.

At this time, Xu Wanfu had been brought to the main hall and tied to a pillar in the hall with a large piece of rag stuffed in his mouth.

Different from the disdain and madness before, Xu Wanfu was completely depressed at this time, as if everyone's energy and spirit had dissipated, and the whole person became muddled.

Soon, Xu Lu and Han Cheng were brought over.

"I pay my respects to the Lord Guard!"

The two of them clasped their fists and saluted uneasily.

Yang Zhengshan nodded slightly, then picked up the pamphlet beside him and read it.

This booklet was the one Wei Cen sent him. It recorded information about all the prominent figures in the city, including Xu Lu and Han Cheng.

Although there is no crime committed by these two people, a lot of things can be seen from their information.

"Xu Lu, do you know your sin?"

Yang Zhengshan raised his eyelids and asked.

When Xu Lu heard this, he just glanced at his legs and almost collapsed on the ground.

Yang Zhengshan asked Xu Wanfu the same question just now.

"Xiaguan, Xiaguan~~Xiaguan is wronged!" Xu Lu didn't know what to say for a moment and just cried out.

"Unjustly accused?"

Yang Zhengshan smiled and said: "You live in a big courtyard with three rooms, have four rooms of concubines, and have twelve children. Gee, you are really a big family!"

"I'm very curious about how you support such a big family!"

"Your ancestors were just ordinary military households, and it wasn't until your generation that they held the official position of a hundred households. Not to mention that the house was passed down from your ancestors."

There is a lot of information in the booklet, including what Xu Lu did, when did Xu Lu become a warrior, and when did Xu Lu become the commander-in-chief.

However, there is no explanation above about Xu Lu’s source of income.

But it doesn't matter. The total salary of a hundred households alone cannot afford to support four concubines.

Keeping a concubine is very expensive, and the food, clothing, housing and transportation should not be too bad.

If I live a hard life with you, why should I be your concubine? Isn't it better for me to be a real wife?

Yang Zhengshan wouldn't find it strange if Xu Lu only had one concubine, but this guy actually had four concubines.

This is really jealous!

No, it’s hate.

This corrupt official must have raped women and forced them to become concubines.

Xu Lu's face was pale and he couldn't say a word.

He is Xu Wanfu's crony. If Xu Wanfu is finished, he will naturally not be able to escape.

He knew very well that nothing he could say now would make any difference.

As for resistance, does it make sense?

Yang Zhengshan glanced at him, turned to Han Cheng, and asked: "Boss Han, do you think he is guilty?"

Han Cheng lowered his head, and after a moment of silence, he said, "Yes!"

"What crime?"

"Persecute colleagues!" Han Cheng said.

Yang Zhengshan raised his eyebrows and said, "Tell me in detail."

Han Cheng raised his head and looked at Xu Lu next to him, and said: "On April 18, the 19th year of Taiping, in order to be promoted to the position of commander-in-chief, Xu Lu ambushed Ning Chao, the commander-in-chief of a hundred households, at Ershilipu outside the city."

"Xu Wanfu was also involved in this matter. He was the one who sent Ning Chao out."

"Oh! What is your relationship with this Ning Baihu?" Yang Zhengshan's lips curled up slightly.

"More than twenty years ago, Ning Chao saved the official's life in the Battle of Black Cloud Mountain!" Han Cheng said.

Yang Zhengshan nodded slightly.

His predecessor had participated in the Battle of Black Cloud Mountain. Han Cheng was older than him, so it was normal for him to have participated in the Battle of Black Cloud Mountain.

This is just like the relationship between the original person and Lu Zhou. They are brothers of life and death who have been on the battlefield together. This friendship is not ordinary deep.

As for why Han Cheng didn't avenge his brothers in life and death before.

Yang Zhengshan glanced at the book in his hand.

Han Cheng has an old mother and a wife and children. He can't avenge his brother's life and death, but only the life and death of his mother, wife and children.

For the sake of his mother, wife and children, not only could he not avenge his living and dead brothers, but he also betrayed his trust and turned to Xu Wanfu to ensure the safety of himself and his family.

Judging from the information in the booklet, Han Cheng's family was considered wealthy, but it was not as extravagant as Xu Lu's, and he did not have any concubines.

"Want to take revenge?" Yang Zhengshan asked.

"Think!" Han Cheng's eyes showed strong hatred.

Yang Zhengshan nodded, this Han Cheng was the one he had long thought about wooing.

Although Han Cheng has been colluding with Xu Wanfu in recent years, he probably has not done anything heinous.

A person's family situation can reveal many things.

If the family is happy, then the person's character should not be too bad.

Han Cheng is very filial, has no concubines, and loves his children very much. You can find out these things with just a little inquiry.

From this, we can see that Han Cheng is not a ruthless person.

"Then I will give you a chance to pick out all of them, and then I will send them to the guillotine!" Yang Zhengshan said softly.

If you want to clear out Xu Wanfu's influence in the garrison, you must have someone who knows Xu Wanfu's details.

Han Cheng is undoubtedly the most suitable candidate.

"I obey!" Han Cheng turned around and walked out of the main hall without any hesitation.

"Han Cheng!" Xu Lu was anxious.

"Shut up!"

Yang Zhengshan shouted coldly, and at the same time, the teacup in his hand flew out suddenly.

The dull sound of thunder echoed through the main hall, the warm tea was spilled, and the small tea bowl landed on Han Cheng's chest like a heavy hammer.

Phew...

A mouthful of blood spurted out from his mouth and nose, and Xu Lu moved back two or three meters.

Han Cheng, who had just stepped out of the threshold, paused, and a look of horror flashed deep in his eyes.

teacup!

Just throwing a tea bowl actually hit Xu Lu seriously.

How high is his cultivation and how strong is his strength?

Han Cheng's heart trembled and he quickened his pace to leave.

At this time, what he was thinking about was not only revenge for his brothers who lived and died, but he also wanted to live and his family to live.

Xu Wanfu and Xu Lu had only one way to die, so naturally he couldn't go to the dark side with them.

If he wanted to get Yang Zhengshan's forgiveness, it was best to gain Yang Zhengshan's trust.

As for how strong Yang Zhengshan is, it is actually not that exaggerated.

His strength is far superior to that of warriors of the same level. In addition, during this period of time, he has been practicing Thousand Movements Hands and using Kui Niu Jin to display Thousand Movements Hands. One can imagine the power of this tea bowl.

Not to mention Xu Lu, even Xu Wanfu couldn't stop this tea bowl.

Han Cheng came to the school grounds, but he did not immediately find out Xu Wanfu's cronies. Instead, he found his own subordinates first.

He is forty-eight years old this year. He was originally from a military household in a camp near Anyuan Prefecture City.

He knows every fort under the jurisdiction of the garrison office, every soldier in the garrison camp, and everything here.

It would be easy for him to pick out Xu Wanfu's cronies.

But before picking someone, he wanted to prevent someone from jumping over the wall.

Although Song Dashan was guarding the door, he still wanted to be just in case and use this to show his ability and loyalty to Yang Zhengshan.

Thanks to him, a person who knew the inside and out, all of Xu Wanfu's cronies were quickly selected.

The number of people was not large, only a dozen or so, and they were basically all team officers.

This is normal. Neither Xu Wanfu nor Xu Lu would win over ordinary soldiers. On the other hand, since they are close confidants of the two of them, they cannot be just ordinary soldiers.

More than a dozen people were escorted into the main hall by Han Cheng, and the originally spacious hall suddenly became crowded.

"Master Qi, these are Xu Wanfu and Xu Lu's people!" Han Cheng said, cupping his fists.

Yang Zhengshan glanced at those pale-faced people, nodded slightly, and said, "Take them all!"

"Here!"

Han Cheng said nothing and immediately ordered his subordinates to capture all these people.

Later, Xu Wanfu and Xu Lu were all escorted down, and the main hall became spacious again.

"Are you willing to temporarily take over the post of President Qian?"

Yang Zhengshan asked Han Cheng.

Now that he wants to take control of the garrison, Han Cheng's support is indispensable.

"I thank you for your consideration!" Han Cheng breathed a sigh of relief and knelt down on one knee to salute.

Yang Zhengshan was very satisfied with his attitude.

Han Cheng is not a fool, but a very smart person who knows how to assess the situation, otherwise he would not have chosen to join forces with Xu Wanfu.

And he is not that kind of wallflower who doesn't care about friendship and only knows how to seek good fortune and avoid misfortune.

Although Han Cheng also seeks good luck and avoids bad luck, he still cares about friendship.

"You are just a temporary substitute, you should understand that you are also guilty!" Yang Zhengshan said.

"I understand!" Han Cheng said.

"Just understand, I will give you a chance to make up for your mistakes!"

Yang Zhengshan stood up and said, "Song Dashan actually teaches a hundred households and serves as the commander-in-chief of the garrison. As for the missing team officers, my own people will make up for them."

"There are two things you need to do now. The first is to ensure that there are no mistakes in the defense mission of the city. The second is that my people can take over the garrison camp smoothly!"

"Can it be done?"

Han Cheng can be used, but Yang Zhengshan can't fully trust him yet.

Therefore, it is necessary to arrange for your own people to join the garrison camp.

"Yes, I will definitely live up to your trust as an official!" Han Cheng said firmly.

"very good!"

Yang Zhengshan nodded again with satisfaction, "From now on, this place will be left to you!"

After saying that, he patted Han Cheng on the shoulder and said, "Your eldest son is already a warrior, right? Bring him to the Yamen in two days for me to see him!"

Han Cheng is not young anymore, and all he wants is stability.

Yang Zhengshan can give him a sense of security, but if he wants to capture his heart, Yang Zhengshan has to work harder.

Han Cheng quickly understood what Yang Zhengshan meant, "Thank you, sir, for your support!"

At this moment, he finally felt relieved. To him, his future was no longer important, but he also wanted to find a future for his son.