Everyone was startled.
But to get out, they still chose to sign and fingerprint.
After all, there were so many people, and he wasn't the only one doing this. Even if the City Lord found out, the law would not punish the masses. Moreover, with Su Fan taking the lead, as long as Su Fan didn't fall, the City Lord would never be able to kill them all.
Su Fan was very satisfied looking at the signed confessions.
He walked to the prison door and looked at Fang Wenxing inside, who was staring at him with a resentful expression.
"Someone, find a doctor for Young Master Fang. His leg is almost crippled. How were you guarding him?"
Su Fan chuckled and pretended to reprimand the jailer.
"Your subordinate has failed in his duty. I beg your pardon, my lord."
The jailer, being a shrewd person, immediately feigned to beg for forgiveness from Su Fan.
"Forget it. Find him a doctor, don't let him die in prison."
Su Fan instructed the old man.
It wasn't time to kill Fang Wenxing yet. If Fang Wenxing died here, Fang Shijie would probably go mad.
Bandit Suppression Camp Drill Ground.
All the soldiers of the Bandit Suppression Camp were now assembled.
The soldiers who had just been released from prison by Su Fan were directly summoned by Su Fan to the drill ground.
"I know you are all unhappy, but I tell you, I can overlook your past transgressions. However, from now on, anyone who dares to violate discipline will be punished according to military law!"
Su Fan surveyed the hundreds of soldiers below, speaking to them with a serious expression.
"Also, don't think of seeking support from Fang Shijie. He has no military authority and can't do anything to me. You will have to return to the Bandit Suppression Camp eventually. If I catch anyone sending messages to Fang Shijie, don't blame me for being ruthless. Do you hear me?"
After setting the rules, Su Fan gave them another warning to make them understand their situation.
There was a moment of silence after Su Fan finished speaking, perhaps they were not yet accustomed to Su Fan's methods.
"The Commander is asking you a question! Do you hear me!"
Li Changmin, standing beside Su Fan, loudly repeated the question.
"Heard!"
The soldiers below immediately responded.
Su Fan gave Li Changmin a meaningful look and said nothing more.
"Actually, you've all been going in the wrong direction. Our Bandit Suppression Camp is the most lucrative place. Why would you collude with the City Lord's Mansion?"
After giving them a hard time, Su Fan didn't forget to give them a sweet treat, otherwise, how could he win their hearts?
As expected, Su Fan's words immediately attracted the attention of the greedy soldiers.
Seeing that they were all captivated by his words, Su Fan continued, "What is the job of the Bandit Suppression Camp? Suppressing bandits! What do bandits do? Rob! Can the treasures in bandit lairs be few? If we wipe out a few bandit lairs, can the treasures compare to those of the City Lord's Mansion? So, as long as you follow me diligently, I guarantee that eighty percent of the spoils of war from bandit suppression will be handed over. One percent of the remaining twenty percent will be reserved for military supplies and expenses, and the remaining one percent will be divided directly among everyone!"
Su Fan's words immediately caused an uproar among the soldiers below.
Even Li Changmin was shocked.
The Bandit Suppression Camp's spoils of war had always been handed over directly before, so there was no reason to keep any. Let alone twenty percent, even half a percent was not allowed!
Su Fan actually wanted to share the spoils of war with them. If they were caught, they would be beheaded!
"Lord Su, isn't this inappropriate? If His Majesty finds out, we will be beheaded."
Li Changmin asked Su Fan with some concern.
"Don't worry, I guarantee nothing will happen to you, but the prerequisite is that you cannot speak of this matter. If you want to get rich, keep this matter buried in your hearts!"
Su Fan waved his hand indifferently.
Su Fan was indeed not worried.
Not to mention his relationship with Xiao Yan.
Just the current achievements of the Bandit Suppression Camp, the meager silver handed over each month, what could it achieve?
As long as the Bandit Suppression Camp was brought up, and several more bandit lairs were taken down, and more spoils of war were handed over, even if the higher-ups knew that Su Fan was using public office for private gain, they would turn a blind eye.
If you want a horse to run, you have to feed it grass. This is a universally accepted truth. If you don't leave any benefits for the brothers, who will risk their lives for them? Just like before, they would rather go to brothels than go bandit suppressing.
The people below, upon hearing Su Fan's words, thought that Su Fan had a powerful backer behind him. Recalling that Su Fan dared to confront the current King of a different surname, they became even more convinced.
"Yes!!!"
The soldiers below shouted in unison.
They were a little excited at this moment. The pie Su Fan drew in the sky made them see a life of debauchery and extravagance in the future.
Su Fan wanted exactly this effect. Special circumstances require special measures. To ignite the fighting spirit of these people, he had to increase the intensity.
"Words are not enough, and I'm afraid you won't believe me. Tell me, are there any bandit lairs nearby that are relatively easy to deal with? I'll take you to get rich once!"
Su Fan wanted to take advantage of their current high spirits to suppress bandits, striking while the iron was hot and preventing their enthusiasm from waning.
Su Fan's words made them believe in him even more.
Some people only spoke, while Su Fan acted immediately. He was much better than those who made empty promises.
"Lord Su, forty li east of the Bandit Suppression Camp is a place called Shuishui Village. They often rob passing merchant caravans. There are about forty people there."
Li Changmin immediately reported to Su Fan.
Li Changmin was doing a good job as a camp commander. He was very proficient in various tasks, especially in understanding the distribution of surrounding bandit lairs.
"Good. Leave twenty men to guard the camp, take the rest, and head towards Shuishui Village!"
Su Fan immediately gave the order to go and suppress Shuishui Village.
The actions of the Bandit Suppression Camp naturally could not escape Fang Shijie's eyes.
Someone immediately reported this news to Fang Shijie.
"Going to suppress bandits?"
Fang Shijie was stunned.
Perhaps he hadn't expected Su Fan to be so dedicated. He had only been at the Bandit Suppression Camp for a few days and was already getting down to business?
However, this was precisely his opportunity.
He had been worried about his son's safety all along, and this was a good time to rescue Fang Wenxing.
"Take men to the Bandit Suppression Camp and rescue Wenxing!"
Fang Shijie ordered his guards.
"Yes!"
Soon, Fang Shijie's personal guards, along with dozens of subordinates, arrived outside the Bandit Suppression Camp.
Outside the Bandit Suppression Camp, the two guards on duty were startled by the imposing guards.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
The soldiers immediately sounded the alarm bell.
The twenty soldiers who remained quickly assembled and rushed over.
"Who goes there!"
The leading centurion asked the guards vigilantly.
"I am Bai Hong, a guard of Beiling City Lord. I am here to invite the Young City Lord home. Do not obstruct!"
Fang Shijie's personal guard, Bai Hong, said to the soldiers expressionlessly.
The centurion frowned slightly.
Although Su Fan had drawn them a pie and warned them, Fang Shijie, as the City Lord, still had prestige. He didn't have the courage to go against the City Lord as a centurion.