They don't just rob cargo and women. They kill all the men and throw their bodies in the river to feed the fish.
Boatmen and travelers have suffered terribly at their hands. In just over a month, a hundred or so people have been killed.
The Lord Prefect was furious. He has already issued orders to every county under Xinghuai Prefecture's jurisdiction, demanding that they draft able-bodied men and constables for a joint operation to suppress the bandits.
"I have a feeling Dad will definitely be chosen for this."
Chen Song had a good reputation among the people and had even been a constable for a few years. If Qingshui County was looking for a leader, who else could they possibly choose but him?
'But this business of suppressing bandits... it's just too dangerous.'
'Years ago, Meng Jintang had nearly lost his life when he encountered river bandits while traveling by water to take the exams.'
