Chapter 337 Ma Wucai is scared to death
The battle is about to break out, but Wen Boyuan and others are worried. Although Ma Wucai was greedy and oppressed the people, and Liang Kuo blindly protected his brothers, they were all subjects of the Song Dynasty after all, and those Xiang troops were also people of the Song Dynasty. Therefore, during the confrontation, Wen Boyuan specifically asked his men to show mercy.
"Brothers, remember, although we have to teach them a lesson, we are all compatriots, so don't kill them." Wen Boyuan ordered in a deep voice.
Fifty elite soldiers agreed in unison. They were all warriors who had experienced the baptism of war, and they naturally had no problem controlling power.
Although the three hundred men led by Liang Kuo were large in number, most of them were ordinary soldiers who had not been in battle. Their combat power was naturally much lower than that of Wen Boyuan and others. After the battle began, only fifty elites were seen descending from the mountain like tigers and charged directly at Liang Kuo's army. They are agile and have sharp moves, and every blow is just right, which can make the opponent lose their combat power without causing serious damage.
Liang Kuo originally thought that he could easily defeat this group of guys who "didn't know the heights of the sky" due to the strength of their numbers. However, the outcome of the battle was far beyond his expectation. His men were retreating steadily under the attacks of Wen Boyuan and others, with almost no power to fight back.
"How is it possible? How could they be so strong?" Liang Kuo was shocked. Seeing his men being knocked down one by one, he was helpless.
Almost in just one cup of tea, the three hundred people Liang Kuo brought had been wiped out, lying on the ground in a mess, groaning. Wen Boyuan and others stood aside unscathed, with contemptuous smiles on their faces.
"Who are you?" Liang Kuo asked stammeringly. At this moment, he was completely stunned by the sight in front of him.
"We? We are just ordinary people of the Song Dynasty." Wen Boyuan sneered, "But we are not like you and your greedy brothers who bully the people."
Zhao Yingluo was stunned when she heard this, and then recalled that there was indeed a minister named Ma Wuwen in the Ministry of Personnel. She asked Ma Wucai curiously: "What is your relationship with Ma Wuwen?"
"You don't deserve to know." Wen Boyuan interrupted him.
After killing Liang Kuo's men, Wen Boyuan respectfully asked Her Royal Highness to sit in the lobby. Immediately, he ordered his soldiers to tie up Ma Wucai and Liang Kuo and escort them to the front of the hall.
Although Ma Wucai was tied up, he was still arrogant. He shouted with anger and anger: "How dare you treat the imperial officials like this! My cousin is Lord Ma, the Minister of Civil Affairs, and he can't spare you!"
Liang Kuo's face turned pale. He knew that he had hit an iron plate this time, and these seemingly ordinary "people" were obviously not something he could afford. He asked in a trembling voice: "Then, that young master is..."
When Tang Fei hurried from Xingzhou City to Neiqiu County Government Office, the sky had already darkened slightly. The two red lanterns in front of the county government office were swaying in the breeze, reflecting the golden plaque "Neiqiu County Government Office" on the lintel. Extraordinarily eye-catching.
Zhao Yingluo ignored his threat and simply ordered Wen Boyuan: "Put them into prison first and keep them under strict supervision."
Ma Wucai smiled proudly: "Ma Wuwen is my cousin. If you are wise, please let me go! Otherwise, my cousin will definitely make you miserable!"
Wen Boyuan took the order and left, while Ma Wucai and Liang Kuo were taken away. Zhao Yingluo continued: "In addition, send someone to ask Tang Fei, the magistrate of Xingzhou, to come and see me."
He walked into the county government office and saw two people kneeling on the ground with their heads bowed deeply in the lobby. It was his brother-in-law Ma Wucai and Liang Kuo.
Tang Fei was shocked when he saw this scene. But thinking that he was summoned by Princess Zhao Yingluo this time, he quickly calmed down and went forward to pay homage.
"Your Highness, Tang Fei has been ordered to come here. What are your orders?" Tang Fei said while secretly looking at the princess sitting in the hall. Zhao Yingluo is dressed in gorgeous clothes, with a delicate face and a heroic spirit between her brows.
She did not answer Tang Fei immediately, but looked at Ma Wucai and Liang Kuo with cold eyes.
Ma Wucai and Liang Kuo suddenly raised their heads and looked at the hall in horror.
When their eyes touched the princess sitting in the hall with a delicate face and a heroic spirit between her brows, their eyes showed disbelief and fear.
Ma Wucai's face turned pale instantly. His eyes widened and his mouth opened wide, but he couldn't say a word. His body seemed to have lost its support, and he fell limply to the ground, like a clay or wood sculpture.
Liang Kuo's reaction was even more violent. When he heard the words "Her Royal Highness", his body trembled suddenly as if he was struck by lightning.
Then, his legs seemed to have lost their strength and were unable to support his body, and he sat heavily on the ground.
His face was full of fear and despair, and his eyes were flashing with tears, as if he had foreseen his tragic ending.
"Wen Boyuan, tell Tang Fei the crimes of these two people." Zhao Yingluo's voice was cold and emotionless.
Tang Fei's heart tightened, but he still remained calm. He looked up at Wen Boyuan and frowned: "Commander Wen, please clarify."
Wen Boyuan sneered and began to list the crimes of Ma Wucai and Liang Kuo in detail: "As a county magistrate, Ma Wucai not only showed no sympathy for the people, but also intensified his efforts to extract high rents, as high as eight dan per acre of land! This is simply a bone-crushing thing!" What's abominable is that he also bullies the market and colludes with ruffians to oppress good merchants, causing the market to be depressed and the people to live in dire straits. Have you ever known about these crimes? "
Tang Fei's heart was already filled with turmoil when he heard Wen Boyuan's accusation. He secretly cursed Ma Wucai and others for being extremely stupid for daring to act so recklessly under the rule of Her Royal Highness the Princess. "
"Tang Fei, did you hear clearly?" Zhao Yingluo's voice sounded again, "These two people have committed heinous crimes. I hope you can handle this case impartially."
"Your Highness, it's really heartbreaking that these two fools committed such a heinous crime." Tang Fei gritted his teeth and said, "Please rest assured, Your Highness, I will handle this case impartially and will never tolerate it!"
Tang Fei knew that this case was not only related to his brother-in-law, but also to the people's livelihood of the entire Neiqiu County and the princess's expectations. He must deal fairly and without any partiality.
Zhao Yingluo looked at Tang Fei's firm eyes and decisive attitude, with a flash of approval in her eyes.
She spoke slowly: "Tang Fei, I believe you can handle this matter well. Remember, what I want is not only to punish the criminals, but more importantly, to give justice to the people."
Tang Fei bowed and responded: "Yes! Your Highness the Princess is wise. Tang Fei will do his best to seek justice for the people and live up to Your Highness's high expectations."
