Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

Chapter 205: 1st wave of counterattack

All the county magistrates regretted how they had forced Ning Zhiwei to ask for money and food. Now Ning Zhiwei returned them all to them.

The amount cannot be wrong at all. If they don't give it to me, what else can they do? They can only bleed heavily.

What's even more abominable is that the magistrates of Luocheng and Wucheng were beaten into bloody messes and thrown outside. The Ning family guards announced loudly in front of everyone how they abandoned the city and fled, how they exploited and oppressed the people, and how many lives they had taken, and how their crimes were monstrous.

When these crimes were exposed, the people were so angry that they picked up stones and rotten vegetable leaves and threw them at the officials, cursing them, "You crooked officials, a day like this will come to you too."

The two were already dying, and out of shock and fear, they fainted.

The guard didn't care and just left the man behind and walked away.

The other four county magistrates looked at each other, at a loss. Should they help? Or not?

They wanted to help, for fear that Ning Zhiwei would bear a grudge and make things difficult for them.

It would be a bit unreasonable not to help, after all, they are allies.

Finally, he ordered the two men's entourage to send the man to the hospital for treatment.

The lips and teeth are interdependent, and everyone felt uncomfortable. They couldn't help but drink a few more cups when they returned to the inn. The magistrate of Gancheng County scolded him nonstop, "Ning Zhiwei is too cruel. He beats and scolds us whenever he wants. He doesn't take us officials seriously at all."

Everyone looked at each other, and they all hated Ning Zhiwei's behavior.

The Magistrate of Licheng County frowned, "She has evidence of our crimes. What should we do?"

To be honest, everyone was in cahoots with each other and did a lot of bad things. Ning Zhiwei had the evidence in his hands, and he felt very uneasy.

People travel thousands of miles to become officials just for money. Of course they have to make a profit from the positions they bought. They extort money by making up all kinds of excuses. As for others losing their homes and selling their children, what does it have to do with them?

A hint of cruelty flashed in the eyes of the Jicheng County Magistrate, "Sue, file a complaint with the court."

The Licheng County Magistrate was moved. "The court is in a turbulent time. I'm afraid they won't care about this kind of thing."

The Jicheng County Magistrate said sinisterly, "What if it's a rebellion?"

Everyone's eyes lit up, and their minds suddenly opened up. "Good idea, let's write a joint letter to the court, saying that the Ning family army is rebellious out of resentment, and she, as the commander, cannot escape the blame."

"After we wipe out the entire Ning family, we will have the final say over this border."

"Let's discuss the details of the operation. We must nail her and the Ning family army to death."

"Okay, that's settled."

The magistrate of Jicheng County was full of anger. Anyone who prevented them from getting rich would be like killing their parents.

"The more chaotic the situation is, the better it is for us. We can fish in troubled waters. When the Ning family army is torn apart, we can just rescue them."

They lack nothing but troops that can attack wherever they are directed.

The Magistrate of Licheng County suddenly said, "Ning Zhiwei is indeed cruel, but he is not smart enough to eradicate all evil."

Everyone: ...??? Are you okay?

"You are evil, but we are not."

Even though they have committed numerous crimes, they still firmly believe that they are good people.

The Magistrate of Licheng County also realized that he had said the wrong thing. He smiled dryly and said, "Then change the words. Wildfires cannot be extinguished. Spring breezes will bring new life. She is really not capable and has a short-sighted vision. Such a person still wants to hold the position of the head of the Ning Family Army. She is dreaming."

It's so stupid to offend someone to death and then let him go. Do you really think you can cover up the world with one hand?

They talked freely but forgot that this was Yumen Pass, Ning Zhiwei's territory, and the content of their secret conversation reached her ears at the first opportunity.

Ning Zhiwei played with the teacup, looking very indifferent, "Since they want to die, just send them off."

"Yes."

It was time to leave. The two injured county magistrates did not dare to stay in Yumen Pass, and despite their sick bodies, they left with everyone else and headed back home.

In order to discuss important matters, a group of people traveled together and had a pleasant conversation, but they were ambushed after they walked out of Yumen Pass.

The long arrows rained down like rain, and the attack was fierce. The horse was shot and overturned the carriage due to excessive fright.

Some horses were running wildly, and everything was in chaos.

The county magistrates were terrified, "Oh no, we have encountered robbers."

"Stop, everyone stop, we are officials appointed by the court, I am the magistrate of Licheng County...ah."

A long arrow hit his arm and he screamed in pain, "Damn robber!"

"We have no money, we really have no money, please don't kill me."

A group of masked men in black rushed over waving swords and knives. The servants and guards were no match for them and soon fell down.

The Luocheng County Magistrate was frightened and said, "I'll give you money, I'll give you money, please stop now."

Where did the robbers come from?

But no matter how much they shouted and begged, the men in black did not stop their attack. They kept shouting and killing. Each of them was brave and as brave as cutting vegetables with a big knife. One by one, the county magistrates fell in a pool of blood.

When the long sword came down, the Jicheng County Magistrate was frightened to death, but his mind was clearer than ever before, "Oh no, this is not a robber."

It was the Princess of Jingning County who took action. It was not that she did not want to kill, but she could not kill openly in the city, nor could she kill in her name.

That would really be a rebellion.

Therefore, they are the short-sighted people who have embarked on a path of no return from the very beginning.

Ning Zhiwei quickly received the news, "Master, everything has been handled, and none of our people were injured or killed."

"Very good." Ning Zhiwei nodded slightly, "Well done."

"Master, this is the tip-off from Los Angeles."

Ning Zhiwei picked it up and took a look at it, the corners of her mouth slightly raised. Her people had successfully taken over the Luocheng County Government and temporarily served as the county magistrate. They also raided the county magistrate's home and seized a large amount of gold, silver, jewelry and grain.

"The food was distributed to the local people on the spot, and the gold, silver and jewelry were sent back to Yumen Pass for unified processing."

She also wrote down the three main elements of her policy: "reorganizing household registration, distributing good farmland, and reducing taxes."

The current focus is on calming the people and resuming production.

"The tip-off from Jicheng has arrived."

"The intelligence from Licheng has arrived."

"The tip-off from Gancheng has arrived."

"The tip from Wucheng has arrived."

"The intelligence from Haiji City has arrived."

All six county towns have been captured, and now all seven border cities have fallen into Ning Zhiwei's hands.

Ning Zhiwei let out a long sigh. This was a strategy to lure the tiger away from the mountain, openly repairing the plank road while secretly crossing Chencang.

As for the imperial court, it had long been out of touch with the outside world and was busy taking sides and fighting for power, so it had no time to take care of the border at all.

As long as everyone works together to conceal the secret, the court will not know about it.

However, the three Duan siblings have to be kept under watch.

At this moment, Shaoyao rushed in and said, "Miss, something big happened at the welcoming banquet. Please go over immediately."

Ning Zhiwei's face changed drastically and she stood up. A welcoming banquet was specially held for the three siblings of the Duan family tonight, and she planned to just show up and leave after a while.

But, why did it go wrong?

No, these three siblings of the Duan family are very important chess pieces, and we can’t afford to let any mistakes happen!

She hurried over and gasped when she saw the scene in the hall.