" I've already sent someone to investigate this person. He's from Linjiang, Bajun. His name is Gan Ning, and he's known as the Jinfan Thief. He used to be active in the Bajun area, but recently he fled to Chengdu," Liu Xundao said. He deliberately said that he had sent someone to investigate him. He wanted his generals to believe in his ability to control things so that they would not have second thoughts.
In truth, Liu Xun only knew Gan Ning because he was a transmigrator. Of course, he wouldn't tell anyone about it.
" I see. No wonder the lord is so determined to get this person. It seems that the lord knows this person very well. This person must be very talented," Zhang Song said." The lord has been busy dealing with the refugees 'affairs recently, and he also knows the big and small affairs of Yizhou so well. His energy is really extraordinary."”
" It seems like every move of our subordinate officials is completely under the master's control. We have to be extra careful when working under the master." Fa Zheng did not dare to think too deeply.
"I'm sure that even if we can't catch Gan Ning within three days, he'll surrender," Liu Xun said confidently.”
The moment this sentence came out, everyone was shocked again.
Perhaps it was because he was used to pretending to be a fraud, Liu Xun himself felt that his ability to pretend to be a fraud was becoming more and more proficient. He had reached the point where his face did not turn red or his heart did not jump. Even he himself was beginning to believe it.
Just this one sentence had shocked Fa Zheng, Zhang Song, and the others to the point that they were all charred on the outside and weak on the inside. This guy was indeed worthy of being a master of practicing Thunder Light True Qi.
As an official under Liu Xun, his mental fortitude was really strong. He had to withstand being fooled. Otherwise, he might have a heart attack one day.
On the first day, the bailiffs from the yamen went out and caught a shop owner who was selling stolen goods. They found a lot of property in the owner's house. After the Zhuo family's servants identified it, it was the property that the Zhuo family had stolen.
"Let's continue probing."
" Report! The yamen has already caught three thieves and is interrogating them."
"Report, three thieves confessed to robbing the Zhuo family and gave up five accomplices.”
"Report, we've already caught ten accomplices. The criminal confessed that the leader of the thieves is Gan Ning, from Linjiang, Ba County.”
"Report, Ba County Governor Yan Yan has sent a messenger pigeon. He is following the Prefecture Overseer's plan and everything is going smoothly.”
"Report, Xu Gongming has been hiding in the Zhuo family for a day, but he didn't find any bandits attacking.”
"Tell Xu Huang to continue hiding and not act rashly.”
"Understood."
"Report, a group of people who look like merchants are pushing a jujube cart and trying to escape Dayi through the checkpoint. After investigation, they found knives and guns hidden in the cart. Seeing that the matter was exposed, these people took out their knives and spears in an attempt to force their way through. After leaving a few bodies behind, the group had fled to the forest, and the soldiers were pursuing them.”
"Gan Ning, Gan Ning, you Jinfan Thief! How dare you break into Cao Cao's camp with just a hundred men? You want to escape from me? Dream on. "You are destined to be my woman. If Sun Quan wants to have you, forget about it." Liu Xun was already fantasizing about it even before they caught him.
"Just thinking about Sun Quan's words,'Meng De has Zhang Liao, I have Gan Xingba, they are enough to fight against each other' makes me excited.”
"Report! I've caught the tradesmen. They've confessed to being Gan Ning's men and have been taken into custody.”
"Treat me with good wine and meat first. We'll deal with Gan Ning together when we catch him.”
The next day.
"Report. A group of thieves tried to escape Dayi by water and were all caught. After interrogation, they were found to be Gan Ning's gang.”
"Report. A large amount of gold and silver has been found in an abandoned house in Chengdu. It's most likely where Gan Ning is hiding.”
"Report, the person you want, Governor Yan Yan has already sent someone to escort him to Chengdu, awaiting your instructions.”
"Tell General Zhang Ren to act according to the plan."
"Yes."
"Report. All the inns in Chengdu have been checked. According to the staff of the three inns, Gan Ning was most likely one of the guests who stayed at the inn yesterday. These three inns were Jin City, Jin Guan, and Xinmin.”
On the third day.
Liu Xun was working in the main hall of the prefecture when his subordinate came to report," There is a man carrying a bramble on his back. He calls himself Gan Ning and has come to beg for forgiveness from the Prefecture Overseer.”
"Just as you expected, Gan Ning turned himself in." Zhang Song and Fa Zheng looked at each other in shock.
"Send a messenger pigeon to inform Xu Huang that Gan Ning has been captured and that he should return to Chengdu as soon as possible.”
"Send a messenger pigeon to inform all the yamen in Yizhou that Gan Ning has been captured.”
"Send a messenger pigeon to inform the guards at the checkpoints that they can withdraw the checkpoints.”
……
The orders were distributed in an orderly manner, and a smile appeared on Liu Xun's face.
"Bring Gan Ning here."
Not long after, Liu Xun's personal guards escorted a man who was tied up and carrying a bramble on his back. This man was about thirty years old, with a rough appearance and a curly beard.
The guard pressed Gan Ning's shoulder and forced him to kneel.
"Who are you?"
"Milord, the sinner Gan Ning."
"Gan Ning, do you know your crimes?"
"I know my sins."
"What crime have you committed?"
"I shouldn't have forcefully snatched the Zhuo family's property and even dreamed of forcefully marrying the second daughter of the Zhuo family.”
"Aren't you afraid that I'll behead you to correct the law and discipline by coming here to plead guilty?”
"Daren will not kill me."
"How do you know?"
"Daren wants to take over the world, so of course he won't destroy his own Great Wall.”
"Hehe, you are quite confident."
" How dare you, thief! How dare you kidnap a woman and kill her in broad daylight? How can you uphold the law if you don't kill her?" Liu Xun slapped the gavel." Men, push this thief out and behead him."”
He picked up Gan Ning from both sides and walked out. Gan Ning strode out without fear, not looking back.
Liu Xun quickly gave Zhang Song a look. Zhang Song understood and quickly said,""Wait, Milord. I have something to say.”
"Push the prisoner back and listen to what he has to say.”
He pushed Gan Ning back to his knees.
"Zhang Song, what do you have to say? The law forbids human feelings. If you dare to absolve the prisoner, you will be punished as well.”Liu Xun shouted.
"This subordinate doesn't dare?"
"Oh, tell me, why did you stop me from killing Gan Ning?”
"The lord wants Gan Ning dead because he's accused of murder and robbery. As far as I know, there's no evidence for this.”
"Is that so? Many people in the Zhuo family had witnessed Gan Ning and his men robbing goods, killing people, stealing money, and even attempting to kidnap the second daughter of the Zhuo family. Gan Ning had just admitted to it. Gan Ning, do you have anything else to say?"
"Gan Ning pleads guilty. Brother, thank you for your kind offer.”"It's a pity that I, Gan Ning, am a martial artist, but I have no way to serve my country."”
"Brother Gan, what injustice do you have? Tell me and I will protect you.”Zhang Song patted his chest and said," Our lord isn't someone who doesn't know right from wrong. As long as Brother Gan is indeed wronged, he will definitely give you justice."”
Gan Ning lowered his head in silence.
"It seems like Brother Gan had a reason for snatching the second daughter of the Zhuo family. What happened? "I don't think you're a vicious person, or else you wouldn't have turned yourself in," Zhang Song said as he winked at Gan Ning.
"The Zhuo family's second young miss and I met by chance. The two of us hit it off, so we decided to be together privately. "But when I went to propose the marriage, the Zhuo Family actually listened to my slanderous words and ambushed me, so I threatened to kidnap the bride." Gan Ning wasn't stupid. Seeing that Zhang Song was trying to get him out of this, he immediately took advantage of the situation.
"In that case, your act of snatching the bride is excusable. "Moreover, it wasn't implemented. According to the laws of the Great Han Dynasty, you can't be convicted based on this," Zhang Song said.
"Then is it true that you killed and robbed him?”Zhang Song continued to wink at him and further induced him.
"There is absolutely no murder. I have a witness, Your Excellency. "Robbery? That's just a false accusation. It's nothing," Gan Ning said.
"So, the fact that others accused you of being the leader of the thieves is also a false accusation?”
"Your Excellency is wise, it is indeed so. The thief leader is a person known as the Jinfan Thief, just like this lowly one.”
"Lord Prefecture Overseer, it looks like this person really shouldn't be killed. This person took the initiative to turn himself in. There was a plot to turn himself in. This should not be killed. This person's martial arts skills were strong. The country was in trouble now, and it was time to use people. He should be allowed to atone for his sins and make contributions. This was the second reason why he should not be killed. Killing people without finding out the truth was forbidden by the heavens. This was the third reason why they should not be killed.”
"The way I see it, this Gan Ning is most likely a scapegoat. Maybe someone paid him to do this. "Please be observant and don't malign a good person," Zhang Song said to Liu Xun with cupped hands.
"If that's the case, put Gan Ning on death row first. I'll judge him after I find out the truth," Liu Xunxin snickered, but he maintained a stern and impartial facade."Men, put Gan Ning on death row and leave."”
"Might!" A group of bailiffs sang expressionlessly.
After the group of people was dismissed, Liu Xun couldn't help but laugh." Zhang Song, Zhang Song, you really know how to talk. Some time ago, those refugees said that my medical skills can revive human flesh and bones. I see that you can talk the dead back to life.”
"My liege praises you. It's true that your medical skills can bring life and death to humans. My mouth can bring life and death to humans and bones.”
"What about Gan Ning? We're just going to leave him in jail. Didn't the lord capture him to use this tiger general?”Zhang Song asked, puzzled." What is the lord trying to do?"”
" We have to use him. However, this kid's aura is too strong. If we don't kill him, he won't wake up," Liu Xun said.
"Oh, this subordinate understands my lord's meaning. He left him in prison for a few days and instructed the jailer to let him have a taste of prison food.”
" Teach him a good lesson and feed him more of the Read Kill Bat. But remember, don't hurt his bones or his life," Liu Xun said sternly.
"Understood. Your subordinate will personally oversee this matter. From now on, the Jinfan Thief Gan Ning is dead. "The one who survived was the lord's beloved general, the loyal and brave Gan Ning," Zhang Song said.
"Later, arrange for him to be beaten up. Find an experienced jailer and beat him until his skin and flesh are torn open. However, he couldn't really hurt his bones. These guys were very experienced and knew how to act appropriately. He would let this fellow be bedridden for two to three days and recuperate for a few days.”
"After this matter, think of a way to torture him and wear down his hostility. In the end, he was asked to accompany him to the execution ground and see with his own eyes how his accomplices were beheaded. He only let him go at the last moment.”
"When everything is about the same, go and let him out. Tell him that you took his mother's money to let him out. "I'll arrange for his mother to cooperate with you," Liu Xun said expressionlessly.
Liu Xun's last move was to prevent Gan Ning from being grateful to Zhang Song. He didn't want his subordinates to form a clique. Everyone could only be loyal to Liu Xun.
"My lord, how did you know Gan Ning would turn himself in?”Zhang Song asked weakly.
" Hehe, when General Zhang Ren comes over, you can ask him." Liu Xun yawned.
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