Chapter 1098 "All this is thanks to you"
Sun Shan didn't know that he had killed the big boss and the second-in-command, so he had no idea that he would be stealing the credit from the garrison.
He bowed and said, "Captain Hao, this is what happened. We happened to encounter bandits who were slaughtering the people of Yuanlu in our area. As the father and mother of Yuanlu, how could I stand by and watch?"
Captain Hao looked at Sun Shan with a complicated expression, thinking about how to attribute the credit back to the garrison.
After all, this time they were the main force in suppressing bandits, fighting and killing a bunch of people.
How can I let my credit be reduced by half just because I didn't catch the leader? If I tell others about it, I'd probably be laughed to death.
Captain Hao returned the greeting and said, "County Magistrate Sun, these bandits must have fled from Wuling Mountain. We have dispatched a lot of troops to wipe them out and give the people a stable life.
We went deep into the mountains and old forests, worked day and night, forgot to eat and sleep, and persevered. Finally, we cleared out the bandits in this black water nest. Unfortunately, a few of them escaped during the process of suppressing the bandits. "
After a pause, he continued, "I never thought that these bandits who had escaped would come to Yuanlu and continue to harm the people. Fortunately, Magistrate Sun wiped them out in one fell swoop, restoring peace to the people."
Sun Shan had a faint smile on his face, but he had a hundred thousand questions in his mind.
It seems like there is something else behind Captain Hao’s words?
But Sun Shan was completely confused as to what he was saying.
Earlier, it was said that they had deployed a lot of troops and fought for many days to suppress the bandits. Was it meant to express that it took a lot of effort and sweat to suppress the bandits? Was it meant to express that the suppression of the bandits was their credit?
Sun Shan couldn't help but become extremely alert.
It was not right that the garrison sent a captain to ask for the body.
Because the report was made to Liu Zhifu of Chenzhou Prefecture, the people who came should be from the prefect's side.
Now the people coming are the guards. Is there something going on between Governor Liu and the guards that must be told?
Sun Shan didn't know what Prefect Liu was thinking, and he had no idea what Captain Hao was going to do.
At first I simply thought that they had completed their mission by transporting the bodies back, but now it seems that they have more than just this purpose.
What's more, Captain Hao waited for him to come back and meet him, which made it even more unusual.
Could it be that these bandits who went to sell salted duck eggs had some secrets that they had to tell?
Although wiping out the bandits was a great achievement, Sun Shan had just arrived and didn't know the situation, so he decided to keep a low profile.
He can take the credit for these bandit suppressions or not. It’s fine if he doesn’t want it.
In order to avoid being involved in a chaotic struggle because of the bandit suppression, who knows whether Chenzhou Prefecture and the Wei have carried out some secret activities.
He came here to serve as an official in peace, and even if he wanted to gain credit, it would not cost him a little while.
More importantly, Sun Shan intends to take the technical route instead of the political route. He would honestly use his expertise from his previous life to farm well, so that the people under his jurisdiction would not only have enough food and clothing, but at least they would not go hungry.
Of course, if there is an opportunity, it would be his greatest vision in life to ensure that the people of Daqian will not go hungry.
Recently, bird droppings were discovered, and Sun Shan was thinking of putting his efforts here so that the people could harvest more rice from their fields.
Therefore, the matter of banditry should be left to the original people. Whether it is merit or hard work, it should be attributed to whoever did it first.
When I first arrived at Chenzhou Prefecture, I was outnumbered and had little influence, so even if I made any contributions, none of them would be my own. In the end, they would definitely be snatched away by Prefect Liu.
Moreover, at the moment, it seems that Prefect Liu cannot grab the credit, but the guards are taking the lead.
Sun Shan thought for a moment, nodded and said, "Captain Hao, thank you for your hard work. I have also heard that there is a group of bandits in Heishuiwo who are extremely evil, committing crimes and harming the people.
Fortunately, the guards were there and they wiped out the bandits in time, bringing peace to the people. Captain Hao, I am very grateful to you, because with you maintaining peace, we can better manage the area. Captain Hao, thank you. "
Actually not.
The people of Yuanlu were not grateful to Captain Hao at all. They even blamed them for not suppressing the bandits thoroughly, allowing the bandits to escape to Niujiao Mountain and harm passing merchants and travelers.
Fortunately, the bandits were few in number and only dared to attack the merchants instead of the villages in Yuanlu. The people were only frightened but suffered no losses.
To be honest, when it comes to losses, it was the Wang family that suffered the heaviest losses.
Tsk tsk----this kid Wang Jijun is really unlucky.
That’s what I think, but I can’t say it that way.
It is a good thing that the guards can suppress the bandits.
So Sun Shan decided to highly praise the guards, and continued with a slight smile: "Captain Hao, thanks to you, the bandits in Heishuiwo were completely wiped out, and there is peace all around.
As for those bandits who fled, it is not your fault. The terrain of Wuling Mountain is complicated, and once the bandits hide in it, it is difficult to find them.
They have lived in the mountains for many years and are very familiar with the area. It is very difficult for you to clean them all up. It is normal for some to slip through the net.”
Captain Hao looked at Sun Shan approvingly, and expressed his gratitude in every word, saying that it was hard work and not easy.
It seems that the achievements of their garrison are quite recognized.
This County Magistrate Sun never mentioned his contribution to suppressing the bandits from beginning to end. He just said that he just happened to encounter them and as a local official, he had to clean them up.
He never showed them how bravely he fought against bandits. Even the document he submitted to Chenzhou Prefecture used very plain language. It seemed that Magistrate Sun did not take the matter of fighting bandits seriously.
It will be easier if you don't take it to heart.
In the documents submitted, they switched names, replaced pillars with others, and took things out of context to attribute all the credit to the garrison.
As for County Magistrate Sun, haha, just briefly mention him.
Captain Hao smiled and said, "County Magistrate Sun, no, no, this is what our garrison should do. The people are suffering from the scourge of mountain bandits, and we officials have an obligation to help the people eliminate the bandits.
This time, thanks to Magistrate Sun, all the bandits who had escaped were captured. Haha, this time, all the bandits in Heishuiwo were finally cleared out, and Wuling Mountain finally ushered in peace. "
Sun Shan waved his hands and said, "Captain Hao, don't say that. I just wiped out a few bandits, which is not worth mentioning. The bandits in Heishuiwo were all wiped out thanks to you. Because of you, the people can finally live a stable life. Captain Hao, all this is your credit."
Captain Hao's eyes lit up. He had said so much just for the words "All this is thanks to you."
Since Magistrate Sun said so, they would not shirk their responsibilities.
There is no doubt that they made the greatest contribution to the bandit suppression effort.
Haha, when I go back to write the report, I must emphasize the difficulties of the garrison. As for Magistrate Sun, he was just a small assistant.
Captain Hao laughed and said, "County Magistrate Sun, we have been here for some time and will be going back soon. We will take the bandit's body back and report to our superiors."
After a pause, he said meaningfully: "Of course, we will not forget Magistrate Sun."
Since Magistrate Sun is so cooperative, we must at least give him some benefits.
If you don't give me credit, I'll give me money instead.
Haha, the people in their garrison are also good people.