I sell hot pot in Dasong [farming]

Wuyou Cave is like a malignant tumor in the Song Dynasty. The court has always wanted to get rid of it, but it has been unable to get rid of it.

It has existed since the founding of the Song Dynasty, and every sewer, every bridge hole, and every dark corner of Bianjing City has its power.

The imperial court sent troops several times to suppress them, but repeatedly failed to find the dens of the core members.Sometimes people who murdered, kidnapped, kidnapped and trafficked women and children were caught, and some of them were dealt with, but the foundation could not be shaken.

If the investigation is serious, these desperadoes will take revenge viciously.

Once, the Kaifeng government rescued a few abducted women and sent them back to their hometown, and somehow the matter was publicized.

The women couldn't bear it, and those who threw themselves into wells and those who jumped into rivers jumped into rivers. In the end, only three or two were left. They couldn't survive at home, so they started secret business again.

Another time, the city defense soldiers rescued several beggars who were restrained by Wuyoudong and placed them in the Shantang in the west of the city.Unexpectedly, within two days, the thief who sneaked in at night wiped his neck.

That night, the dried blood spilled from the house to the steps, and there were small bright red handprints all over the mottled bluestone boards. The old lady in charge of cleaning went crazy on the spot.

Not only that, but they will also take revenge on the servants who handle the case.Even if they can't do anything to the guards themselves, they will try to persecute their families.

Several generations of kings have made great efforts to rectify them, but they can't even touch their dens, and they don't know who the leader is.

It didn't stop for decades until the previous cave master took over Wuyou Cave and established rules not to offend the government or go too far.

After the death of the old cave master, the flower ghost took over half of the power, and started to do evil again, wantonly.

On that day, Tang Xuan sent people to investigate a secret prostitute run by flower ghosts, rescued more than ten good families and sent them to Kaifeng Mansion.Master Bao sent people to send them back to their hometowns, but unexpectedly, they were almost robbed by the flower ghosts halfway.

This incident angered Bao Zheng and Tang Xuan.

If it was said that Tang Xuan's rectification of flower ghosts was to support Sinan at first, now he is really standing on the standpoint of a soldier and a county king, determined to eradicate Wuyoudong.

Inside, Wende Hall.

After hearing Tang Xuan's request, Zhao Zhen's first reaction was to shake his head, "No, no, the problem of Wuyou Cave needs to be figured out gradually... What's more, this is not the responsibility of the Imperial City Division."

Bao Zheng bowed and said: "The officials and ministers feel that it is very good to leave this matter to the county king. No one in the whole Song Dynasty can match the arrow skills of the county king. If the head of the thief can be lured out of the hole, the white feather arrow will be shot. If you come out, you will surely take his life."

Zhao Zhen stared, "Who will lead? Bao Qing to lead?"

Bao Zheng said calmly: "Official, you are in a hurry."

Zhao Zhen lowered his voice and snorted coldly: "If it were your son, you would be in a hurry."

"You know, I don't have a son."

Zhao Zhen: ...

What do you do when you are an emperor?Are you specially angry?

Tang Xuan stepped forward and said slowly: "The officials don't have to worry, I have already made a comprehensive plan, and I won't be greedy for merit."

Then, he told the details of what he thought before he came and the details of Wuyou Cave he found.

The reason why the flower ghost is so arrogant is because he has never shown his face in front of others, and only a few of his confidantes have seen his real face. On weekdays, all the big and small matters in Wuyoudong are conveyed by a young man named "Xiao Yuan". .

Even if he pretended to be an ordinary person and mingled among the crowd, no one would know that he was the notorious master of the Worriless Cave.

So, the first thing to do is to lure the snake out of its hole.As long as the flower ghost can be found, Tang Xuan has the confidence to catch him.Once the flower ghost dies, the forces in Wuyoudong will reshuffle the cards, and the court can take advantage of their internal friction to reap the benefits.

The hammer is a breakthrough, he is one of the few people who have seen flower ghosts, Tang Xuan intends to start with him.

As for the refugees, women, and beggars at the bottom of the cave, they will be arranged by the Kaifeng government. Those who are willing to return will be sent back to their original places, and those who are unwilling can stay there.

When talking about this, Tang Xuan couldn't help but think of Sinan.

If those beggars can be freed again, Mr. Xiao Lang will be happy, right?Will you look at him with those bright eyes?

……

Following Tang Xuan's statements one by one, Zhao Zhen was even more surprised.

He knew Tang Xuan was a smart kid, but he was used to forbearance, and he didn't look like Zhao Zongshi and Zhao Xing.He didn't expect that this child was more alert and meticulous than he thought.

Zhao Zhen stared at Tang Xuan for a while, wondering: "Why don't I know, you can still talk so much?"

Tang Xuan coughed lightly and looked away.

Zhao Zhen became even more curious, "Xuan'er, something is wrong with you recently. Not only have you made new friends, but you have also become more talkative. Also, haven't you always disliked the job of the Imperial City Secretary? Please?"

Tang Xuan lowered his eyes slightly, and said solemnly: "Eating the king's salary, being loyal to the king, pleading for the people, and protecting the people are originally the duties of a minister. In the past, the ministers did not know how to advance or retreat, and they were in vain. From now on, the ministers will definitely bear the responsibility. Take up the responsibility of the Imperial City Secretary, do your best for the officials, and seek the well-being of the people."

Zhao Zhen said with emotion: "Xuan'er, you have grown up."

The corner of Bao Zheng's mouth twitched, and he muttered in a low voice: "It's almost twenty, it's too early to grow up."

Zhao Zhen glared at him, "I haven't performed the crowning ceremony yet, what's the big deal?"

Bao Zheng looks at the sky and the earth, you are an official, you have the final say.

"Xuan'er, I have agreed to what you asked for." Zhao Zhen rarely used me when talking to his ministers on weekdays, and if he did, it was a very solemn matter.

"As a king, I want you to know how to advance and retreat, to protect the people, to reduce casualties, not to be greedy for merit, and not to be careless. As a father... I hope you cherish yourself and take it slowly."

"I obey the order." Tang Xuan held his hand and said again, "My child knows."

Zhao Zhen leaned back in his chair slowly, feeling relieved in his heart.

Bao Zheng stepped forward to ask for orders: "In terms of unannounced visits, the Imperial City Division may be better. In terms of clear investigations, it is more convenient to come to this mansion to do things. I invite you to clean up the bandits together with the county king."

Bao Zheng paused, and said again: "Although I have no son, I still have this old bone."

Zhao Zhen: ...

"It's not going to go away, is it?"

"I am frightened."

"I don't think you're scared at all."

"The officials calm down."

"I'm not angry. I have a good temper. Otherwise, do you think you can still stand here in vain?"

"The officials said so."

"..."

The two monarchs and ministers bickered as usual, Tang Xuan stood by the window and looked out.

Well……

When did you have this habit?

Just think, the view of Wende Hall is not as good as Fengyi Tower, and the view outside the window is not as good as Zhouqiao.

Just as he was about to leave, he heard the official say: "It's been a while since I had a meal with Xuan'er, so stay here today, and I'll let the chef make some of your favorite food."

"……Yes."

I can't eat hot pot anymore.