Chapter 722

If even Song Zhang could not be protected, what hope was there for him, a mere County Magistrate?

What a coincidence—over here in Yushan County, silver mine workers had revolted as well. Once the implications spread, not only Yushan County but even the Prefect of Guangxin Prefecture would be implicated.

Cai Sheng instantly decided that this matter absolutely could not be reported to the Capital City. It had to end in Yushan County.

Cai Sheng's gaze flickered. He immediately softened his expression. "Temple Master Pan, I will do my best to meet their demands, but some matters are not mine to decide. How about this? Arrange a time for me to meet with Song Dalin, and we can discuss it in detail."

Pan Yun raised a brow. "County Magistrate Cai wants to speak with Song Dalin? Where?"

"The county seat!" Cai Sheng paused after saying that, then took a step back. "Of course, if he does not dare come, we can meet outside the city. But I must choose the location."

Pan Yun nodded with a smile. "All right, I'll pass the message to Song Dalin. Magistrate Cai, I heard the Imperial Envoy has arrived. For something as significant as accepting surrender, shouldn't you discuss it with the Imperial Envoy first?"

Discuss my ass.

Cai Sheng hurried back to the county office and directly informed Yu Qian, "This subordinate has already secured the surrender of Song Dalin and Wang Xiaojing. The threat of the rebel army has been resolved."

Yu Qian slowly raised his eyes to look at him. "Oh? It has already been settled?"

"Yes, it has been settled."

Yu Qian asked, "What conditions did they demand?"

"How would they dare make conditions?" Cai Sheng said. "They were misled into rebellion by Deng Maoqi. This subordinate went up the