After more than an hour, things were gradually sorted out.

Cao Kun is not only the old housekeeper next to Dong Lifu, but at the same time, he is also the abbot of Guyun Temple.

On weekdays, he spends most of his time by Dong Lifu's side, controlling Dong Lifu's many industries from the side, while Guyun Temple uses various means to confuse and brainwash, and often retreats to create a sense of mystery.

The two identities sometimes overlap and overlap, and under the combined force, the name of 'Ghost Master' is like thunder in this large area in northern Shandong.

Xu Changqing also sighed a little uncontrollably for a while, if this guy doesn't want to be an actor, what a shame is wasting his talent.

Fortunately, he was decisive enough in this matter, and he attacked Liujiabao overnight, and drew inferences from one another, and his luck was good, otherwise, he would really be run away by Cao Kun, and he didn't know how long he would have to drag it out if he wanted to solve this matter.

Cao Kun also calmed down a lot at this time.

Even though he wanted to devour Xu Changqing alive, but at this time he also understood that he had rushed over, even if his methods were shocking and he had been here for ten years, but in the face of Xu Changqing's unstoppable terrifying power, he was still as thin as a paper man......

After changing his mentality, he directly proposed to see Xu Changqing, otherwise, he would be burned.

This is not light on the popularity of Wu Sanfu and others.

But at this time, although he caught Cao Kun, the ghost master, he still had countless lines outside, if Cao Kun didn't let go of his mouth, it would still be a big trouble to completely solve this matter.

Xu Changqing didn't support it, and directly agreed to see Cao Kun.

Although he was the victor and achieved his goal at almost the lowest cost, which was extremely exciting, Xu Changqing was not complacent.

Cao Kun is also a character, but it's a pity that a little rich is safe, and his mind in a corner of peace makes him destined to become a stepping stone for others.

The rabbit died and the fox was sad.

This is a lesson from the past.

Inside the big tent, Cao Kun walked in slowly with the sound of heavy chains.

He had already been cleaned up at this time, the wig was thrown there, and he was bald, and several ring scars were extremely dazzling.

His face was washed clean, and he was much younger than the old butler's appearance before, but a few wounds on his face made him a little indescribably tired.

His hands were shackled, his feet were tied with iron, and although his face was younger, his figure was much older than when he played the old butler before.

He glanced at Xu Changqing, and for a moment, the iron material around his body 'rattled', and he knelt on the ground, "Uncle Zhongyi, what do I need to do to survive?" ”

Xu Changqing didn't expect this guy to be so straightforward, and couldn't help laughing: "Master Cao, speaking of which, you and I can be regarded as the same spirit." What I want, you should also be clear. As long as you can do this well, I will not only forgive you, but your family as well! You know the Wa Kingdom, right? As long as it is done, I can send you to the country for the elderly! ”

"Is that true?"

Cao Kun's eyes lit up suddenly.

"Huh."

"Who am I, Xu Changqing, and I still need to deceive you, the general of the defeated army?"

"Good!"

"Ten days, Uncle Zhongyi, give me ten days, and I'll give you what you want!"

……

With the assistance of Cao Kun, the ghost master, the net will be much smoother and simpler.

In less than ten days, not only were Cao Kun's more than a dozen godsons captured, but many of his industries were also controlled by Xu Changqing, including the 'training school' in Wuding Prefecture.

When Cao Kun's property was gradually lightly revealed, Xu Changqing was also a little gasp for a while.

There are nearly 1,200,000 taels of silver alone, two or three thousand taels of gold, and more than 100,000 stones of grain.

There were also more than a thousand horses, as well as more than five hundred experienced cavalrymen.

All kinds of other antiques, treasures, countless.

The land will not be able to be calculated at all for a while, and almost one-third of the surrounding counties are his land.

In total, there are at least more than 200, nearly 3 million taels of property.

You can imagine this Cao Kun's ability!

Of course, the main thing is that Cao Kun robbed this project, and he is also very bold, and he even dares to do such a thing as ambushing Xu Changqing in order to accumulate these wealth.

If it is an ordinary hero, it is difficult to reach his level.

The third master was also arrested.

Xu Changqing took a look at it himself, and it was the one he saw when he was in the Splendid Pavilion before.

He still wanted to struggle for something, but he was beheaded by Zhao Zengjin with a knife, put it in a wooden box, and quickly whipped it to Kong Yinzhi in Qufu.

Although he had been hiding and not reporting to Cao Kun, he had already mastered it by Cao Kun, but Cao Kun had not been in a hurry to expose this card in order to control him.

And when he was anxious about the bandit ambush in Cangzhou, Cao Kun also truthfully explained that the mastermind behind this scene was none other than Chen Gongzi, the beloved son of Chen Ge Lao!

Including Cao Kun's connection with the Manchu Qing Dynasty, and even the eyeliner that has penetrated into the palace, he also explained everything.

At this time, he was also a little disheartened, and just wanted to leave this sad place as soon as possible and go to the Wa Kingdom to start a new life.

This made Xu Changqing not only find a ruthless and powerful potential opponent, but also feasted a lot, it was simply full of bowls, and the land owed to the Xu family in front of him was also settled.

The harvest of attacking Cao Kun is much worse than Xu Changqing thought before!

That night, Cao Kun came to find Xu Changqing.

His spirit was much weaker than before, and he had to lose at least a dozen pounds, as if he had smoked a big cigarette.

Think about it too.

Personally 'gifted' the foundation he had worked hard for most of his life to Xu Changqing, how could he feel comfortable?

"Uncle Zhongyi, I've finished everything, can you send me and my wife and children to the Wa Kingdom?"

Cao Kun looked at Xu Changqing very humbly, trying his best to restrain himself from showing hatred.

Xu Changqing smiled: "Of course, it is spring now, the seaside has been frozen, and you can set off at any time." However, during this time, I have to thank you Cao Ye. Let's have a drink together. ”

As he spoke, Xu Changqing smiled and poured Cao Kun a glass of wine.

Seeing that Xu Changqing's demeanor did not seem to be fake, Cao Kun also relaxed slightly, took the wine glass, and touched Xu Changqing: "Uncle, this is going to go through the line, and I don't know when we will meet next time." I will do it first as a respect, I wish you a bright future and a prosperous future, and the prince will be forever. ”

Xu Changqing smiled and nodded, bringing the wine glass to his lips.

Cao Kun raised his neck and directly drained the wine in the cup.

After drinking, he just wanted to smile at Xu Changqing, his already sick face suddenly became hideous, and immediately, black blood continued to surge out between his mouth and nose, and he looked at Xu Changqing with great horror and anger: "Xu Changqing, you despicable villain, you actually rebelled against me......

He wanted to say something, but he didn't have the strength anymore, so he fell directly to the ground, crying for his life.

Xu Changqing looked at Cao Kun's corpse, shook his head and smiled, and spilled the wine in his cup on the ground.

To be honest, if he had a choice, Xu Changqing really didn't want to attack Cao Kun, this guy was still very talented.

Pity.

The struggle has always been so cruel!

Cao Kun is not dead, and his influence does not know when it will be cleared, which is extremely unfavorable to Xu Changqing's control of this area.

In fact, since the moment Cao Kun was captured, he and Xu Changqing have been unequal, how can this kind of promise without any strength be believed?

Including Cao Kun's family members, except for female dependents, they will also be disposed of.

The ancients said, 'Sin is not as good as a wife and daughter.'"

But how many people have been able to do it throughout the ages?

……

March 24, Zhanhua City.

Xu Changqing and Gonggong Li officially announced the victory of encircling and suppressing the evil bandits and ghosts under the witness of the Yamen of Shandong, the inspection of the envoys, the inspection of the imperial history, including Jinyiwei, and the representatives and officials of several surrounding counties such as Zhanhua, Lijin, Wudingzhou, and Haifeng.

After showing the head of the ghost master to everyone, it was sent to the capital along with the battle report.

This also left everyone speechless.

The famous ghost who has been wreaking havoc in Shandong for ten years has been uprooted by Xu Changqing in this quiet moment......

What kind of means is this?

After that, it was time for a grand luncheon.

At this time, Xu Changqing is rich and wealthy, and he will definitely not be stingy in this regard, and there is wine and food everywhere.

However, after showing up at the luncheon, Xu Changqing went down to rest and handed over all the venue to Gonggong Li.

At this time, although it was full of money, but Mu Ran had so many more industries, and there were not enough people around him, Xu Changqing had no time to deal with these entertainments.

At this time, Gonggong Li was proud of the spring breeze, holding a wine glass, always smiling and groaning between the tables, and he had already worn a pair of pants with Xu Changqing.

In the battle to exterminate the ghost master, Xu Changqing had little to hide from him, especially in terms of property.

This also made him earn more than 100,000 taels of silver at one time, which is really full of brain fat that he has eaten in one bite.

At this time, not to mention that Xu Changqing just asked him to accompany the wine, let him call Xu Changqing his father, and he definitely did not hesitate.

……

Xu Changqing stayed in Zhanhua until the beginning of April, and then gradually completed many affairs, and replaced his own manpower in these industries of the ghost master.

At the same time, he also began to digest the land and manpower under the control of the ghost master.

In fact, aside from some dark aspects such as being a bandit, the ghost master is also involved in a lot of business.

He has four commercial houses under his name, involving a variety of clothing, food, housing and transportation, and there are more than a dozen streets of shops in Zhanhua and the surrounding counties, many of which are the best locations.

There are also five brothels, several large and small casinos, several teahouses, including some industries in Jinan City, Qingzhou City, and Cangzhou City.

And these have all become Xu Changqing's property at this time.

With Gonggong Li in front, these procedures do not need Xu Changqing to come forward at all, just from the channels of the inner palace.

Of course, these positive businesses are still not comparable to those profiteering businesses in the ghost master's private.

For example, illegal salt, robbery, and casino printing money.

It's like acquiring a company, although the overall framework is stable at this time, Xu Changqing still has to evaluate and reorganize the company, strengthen advantageous industries, and throw out non-performing assets.

Needless to say, these are definitely to be kept.

With so many industries combined, the annual profit is at least ten or two hundred thousand taels.

Those dark industries that can't see the light, Xu Changqing doesn't have to abandon them all.

Casinos and printed money are definitely the first to be abandoned.

To be honest, the profits of this thing are really comparable to being bandits, but it is really not conducive to social stability, Xu Changqing may consider being this pit foreign devil in the future, just like Haoao in the future, but at this time, this is absolutely not good.

Away from the casinos, the scale of the smuggled salt will be expanded.

In the past, although the power of the ghost master was not small, it was impossible to really cook salt on a large scale after all, mainly by bullying the people on the seaside, and the production efficiency was really not high.

Xu Changqing is obviously different.

At this time, the two counties of Zhanhua and Lijin, including some of the surrounding terra nullius, were all property of Xu Changqing in the legal sense.

Moreover, with the old fritter of Gonggong Li, it is almost difficult for Xu Changqing to enter the Changlu Salt Farm, and he can even directly turn private salt into official salt.

If this aspect is operated well, the salt industry alone, Xu Changqing can have a profit of more than 100,000 or 200,000 yuan a year, or even more.

As for the 'bandit' business, Xu Changqing didn't want to let go.

Although the ghost master is famous here, it is not an exaggeration to say that he is the leader, but there are still many independent old bandits and evil bandits in the surrounding area.

Exterminating them can not only train troops and maintain law and order, but also gain something.

After dealing with these, it has also reached the most critical core point, how to turn the manpower of the ghost master, especially those elites, into his own use.