bayedsolid Chapter 354 Infiltration from other countries
Chapter 354 Infiltration from other countries
"Clan Chief Lin is confused! Who wants to take revenge? Are you going to send people to attack when the other party is not at home?"
Duanmu Liangchuan slapped Lin Xiao heavily on the shoulder and said with an ugly expression.
No matter how fierce the internal fighting was in Da Gan, the most they would do was send assassins to assassinate those who went out. There had never been a situation where a whole family was wiped out by assassins.
Families with such strength abide by this rule tacitly. Otherwise, you send assassins to destroy my vassal family today, and I will destroy yours tomorrow. There is no point in spending it like this.
And when the scale of the operation is large, it is easy to leave evidence. Among the big families in Daqian, who doesn’t have a few enemies? When the other party gets hold of the evidence, he will be passive in court.
Lin Xiao thought about it carefully and understood. Although he is in the remote Qingzhou, he still knows a little about the distribution of power in the Daqian Kingdom.
In Daqian, the largest families are undoubtedly the eight aristocratic families in the capital.
The strength of these eight aristocratic families is uneven. Sometimes one family will gain the upper hand and become the number one family. However, under mutual checks and balances, there will never be a situation where one family covers the sky with one hand.
Therefore, no one has the courage to go directly to the city and slaughter other people's entire families.
Mainly because he heard that assassins were coming in the city. He was so confused that he couldn't think of anything.
It seems that if anything happens in the future, I still have to talk to Duanmu Liangchuan and listen to the other party's opinions.
But who was it that attacked Magistrate Lin’s house?
"This... seems to be the case, but then why was County Magistrate Lin's residence attacked?"
Lin Xiao asked with some confusion.
"I can't say for sure. Since these assassins were able to break into Magistrate Lin's residence, it means they are well-trained. In my opinion, it may have been done by people from other countries."
Duanmu Liangchuan thought for a moment and then said.
Until now, he could only think of this possibility.
Lin Xiaofan's military abilities were truly terrifying. If he were the emperor of a neighboring country, he would also want to get rid of this serious nuisance. Even if he couldn't get rid of him, he would still have to find a way to sow discord between him and Emperor Daqian.
"Other countries?"
Lin Xiao frowned slightly, saying this made some sense.
"Also, although Daqian trades with surrounding countries, it is also often at war. In order to prevent too many spies from sneaking in, the border inspections are very strict."
"The people who attacked Lin Xiaofan this time were probably accumulated by the enemy over the past few years. In other words, County Magistrate Lin will not suffer such misfortunes again in the future."
Duanmu Liangchuan opened his mouth to explain.
"Indeed, then according to Brother Duanmu's wishes, we can safely do business with County Magistrate Lin in the future?"
Lin Xiao asked tentatively.
"Oh, this is also what I regret."
Duanmu Liangchuan sighed and continued:
"If you help Magistrate Lin, if Magistrate Lin does anything good in the future, he will definitely think of you first. In Degao Town, your Lin family will be safe."
"But you didn't take action this time, and Magistrate Lin has a bit of a childish temper. Maybe he will hate you when the time comes."
Hearing this, Lin Xiao became even more panicked. At that time, he heard that there were assassins in the city, and his mind went blank. He only thought about saving his life. How could he think so much?
In recent days, their family has made hundreds of taels of silver thanks to Lin Yu's position in the government office. This speed is no slower than the entire family’s industry combined.
If he breaks up with County Magistrate Lin because of this matter, he won't have anywhere to cry.
"But you don't have to worry too much. With the courage of the other families, they definitely didn't send anyone to help. Therefore, your status in Magistrate Lin's heart is still the same."
Duanmu Liangchuan said.
This is what he also speculated.
The Lin family, Xiang family, and Wang family are only interested in profit and short-sighted, so naturally they will not help. The Xun family is even more timid, and they probably still have their doors closed for fear of being affected.
As for the Yan family, their family doesn't have many guards. Most of the young and middle-aged people go to join the army or go out for training. Even if they want to, they can't send people out.
"Okay, that's good, that's good. Brother Duanmu, thank you for the tip."
When Lin Xiao heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief and cupped his hands.
He was about to leave when he suddenly thought of something and asked:
"Brother Duanmu, this time Magistrate Lin was attacked, and the people in the city went to help, but he has won the hearts of the people. So, do you think he is an upright official and wants to take the opportunity to eradicate us?"
This is the thing that worries him the most. After all, if he makes big moves in the future, he will definitely leave clues for Lin Xiaofan.
"You see, Lin Xiaofan emphasized national law as soon as he took office, and even spent his own money to establish a convoy to suppress bandits."
Hearing this, Duanmu Liangchuan frowned slightly. Unexpectedly, Lin Xiao became smarter and could think of this.
He immediately shook his head:
"I don't think so. Everything County Magistrate Lin did was only for his own benefit."
"By emphasizing national laws and strengthening patrols, I actually just want to take advantage of the opportunity to recruit people from the yamen under my command. Spending my own money to establish a guard team is also to win over people's hearts."
"After the bandits are wiped out, won't those escorts still be his? Then if he finds a way to get them into the city guards and yamen, won't they all obey his orders?"
Duanmu Liangchuan said.
"Brother Duanmu is right."
Lin Xiao nodded thoughtfully.
"Moreover, County Magistrate Lin accepted a lot of gifts and sold his official position. Which honest official do you think would do this? Doesn't this leave a clue for others?"
Duanmu Liangchuan continued.
"indeed so."
Lin Xiao also felt a little relieved. That's right, aren't those upright officials all upright and simple in everything? There is no one like Lin Xiaofan, who not only collects benefits from everywhere, but also buys the biggest house and spends a lot of money on maintenance and care.
"But if County Magistrate Lin wants to raise so many guards, he must find a way to make money. As long as you can get Lin Yu to cooperate well, your interest relationship will only become more and more stable in the future. It's just...sigh."
Duanmu Liangchuan said and sighed.
"Brother Duanmu, if you need anything, just say it."
Lin Xiao asked hurriedly when he saw that he was hesitant to speak.
"Clan Chief Lin, let me tell you the truth. The Yan family may be a disaster. Yan Xing of the Yan family is the county magistrate, and his status is higher than Lin Yu. If their family wants to cooperate with County Magistrate Lin, they may replace him Your place.”
Duanmu Liangchuan said.
"Hey, what's the matter? Brother Duanmu, just don't worry."
When Lin Xiao heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief. He thought it was something big.
"I have been fighting with the Yan family for more than 20 years, and I know them well. Everyone is like a lump of wood. How can I ask them to commit corruption? Absolutely impossible."
"As for Yan Xing, this man is even more stupid. He has been an official for decades and has never collaborated with corrupt officials. He has never embezzled any money. Otherwise, with his ability, how could he have always been the chief clerk?"
Rather than being corrupted by the Yan family, he was more willing to believe that the Yan family had made great contributions to the military.
"That's good."
Duanmu Liangchuan nodded.
The two exchanged a few polite words, and Lin Xiao left on the pretext of handling family affairs.