Liu Yu looked at Zhuge Changmin coldly. Judging from this guy's clothes and his aura, he could clearly feel that this old brother who lived and died together in the past no longer looked like the former one.
That Zhuge brother has become more and more similar to the Diao brothers. Although there is a smile on his face, there is no trace of sincerity.
But Liu Zhong didn't see this. A look of surprise flashed across his face and he said, "Brother Zhuge, why are you here?"
Zhuge Changmin smiled and said: "I have also been entrusted by Liu Yi and Liu Sima to help take care of these gambling houses. Brother Liu Zhong, you don't know something. This war cannot be fought without money. We went to fight Ye last time.
City, why do brothers forget about it when they see those gold and silver treasures? Isn’t it because we are usually afraid of poverty? We come out with our heads hanging on our waists just for the sake of wealth. If this wealth is our Jin Dynasty, our court
If you can’t give it to me, you have to earn it yourself, right?”
Liu Zhong nodded: "That's true, but what does this gambling house have to do with all this?"
Zhuge Changmin sighed: "There have been too many wars in the Jin Dynasty in the past few years. Every time there is a war, the country has to recruit strong men to join the army, and there is no one in this land. Brother Liu, you say, these years
, when we sent out troops to fight, did we ever miss a meal or lose you a steamed bun?"
Liu Zhong scratched his head: "Well, not really. The imperial court owes us nothing in terms of food and clothing."
Zhuge Changmin laughed: "That's it. War consumes food and leaves the land desolate. The court also has to have income. You said that we have so many strong men who don't cultivate the land and don't produce. Then the court
Where did the money and food come from? Last time we fought in Yecheng, we lost so miserably and so many brothers died. Brothers, tell me, do we want to avenge this revenge?!"
Not only Liu Zhong, but also the other Beifu veterans who were guarding on the side also shouted: "Revenge, revenge, revenge!"
Zhuge Changmin nodded with satisfaction: "Yes, this blood feud must be avenged. However, revenge requires sending troops, and sending troops requires food and military pay. You said that we men in Beifu don't usually pay taxes. We are supported by the country.
, when fighting a war, you have to eat free rice and get rewards, so where does the money come from from the court? You can’t just say that in order to avenge us, you go to plunder the people in other places. Do you think this is the truth? "
Now everyone nodded in agreement again, and even Liu Zhong said: "Brother Changmin is right, it is true, so according to you, this gambling house was opened by the imperial court to raise money for the Northern Expedition?"
Zhuge Changmin nodded: "It can be said that the person who opened this gambling house was the local governor Diao, and the people who joined the joint venture were also the King of Kuaiji and the king's servants who shot them. When we were fighting Feishui, these princes and ministers were also
Those who went to the battlefield in person to contribute to the country. We, the Jin Dynasty, fought continuously. Every place was ruined and the people's burden was heavy. Even if we opened a gambling house, we couldn't make any money. We are the only one in Jingkou who has so many soldiers who have been rewarded for their meritorious service and returned home in glory. On weekdays, everyone
It’s empty and lonely, but having a place where you can play and gamble can give everyone some fun and make some money for the country. It’s the best of both worlds. Why not, everyone agrees.”
Liu Zhong sighed amidst the applause: "That's the truth. It's just that my money is for my mother's medical treatment and medicine. Today I was anxious and wanted to get my money back, but I lost the money."
, what will my mother do now?"
Zhuge Changmin laughed, took out a handful of money from his arms, stepped forward and stuffed it into Liu Zhong's hand: "Brother Liu, since it is the money that the old lady wants to pay for medical treatment, then don't come to the casino and talk to our brothers.
Let's just say, we are brothers on the battlefield, and your mother is my mother. My mother is sick, how can my son ignore it? You can take this thousand money first, and you can pay it back to me when you have the money.
"
Liu Zhong's eyes were full of tears with excitement, and his voice was trembling: "Brother Changmin, you, you are my reborn parents. I, I am just selling the iron, and I will definitely pay you back the money in the future."
Zhuge Changmin smiled and patted his shoulder: "Okay, okay, brother Xiao Liu, go get some medicine for your mother. We'll talk about the money later."
Having said this, he turned back to Zhuge Limin and said in a deep voice: "Give Brother Xiao Liu his clothes back. We brothers from Beifu cannot do this in a disgraceful and disrespectful manner."
Zhuge Limin returned to the gambling house with a look of reluctance, took out a piece of cloth and threw it to Liu Zhong: "If he hadn't lost and insisted on playing again, I wouldn't want this smelly clothes."
Liu Zhong smiled and put his clothes on his shoulders, gave a military salute to brother Zhuge Changmin, grabbed the money, turned around and left happily, Zhuge Changmin also followed suit and performed a military salute, keeping his hand on his chest without taking it off.
, Zhuge Limin bowed angrily, made a show of it, turned around and shouted to his subordinates around him: "Go back to your work, please disperse."
Calm returned to the outside of the gambling den. There were already about a hundred people watching, but now they were all talking to each other. Everyone was showing their thumbs up and boasting about Zhuge Changmin's benevolence and righteousness, and many people were even more excited.
They walked into the casino gate without hesitation, leaving only the two Zhuge brothers standing by the door, nodding and bowing to the new guests coming in and out.
Liu Yu was still standing under the big tree, watching with cold eyes. The two brothers lowered their voices and muttered quietly, but with his ears, he could hear clearly even among the noisy voices. This kind of hearing and vision were very good.
, after practicing with Murong Lan every day for these years, Liu Yu has unknowingly acquired the audio-visual ability of a top spy. Now he not only has the strength of a bear and the speed of a leopard, but also has the eyes of an eagle and the eyes of a wolf.
ears!
I only heard Zhuge Limin say bitterly: "Brother, what are you doing? Yesterday Wang Zhongde came and you paid one thousand yuan, and today Liu Zhong paid one thousand yuan again. If anyone loses money, we will help him like this."
Can this casino still be open?"
Zhuge Changmin said coldly: "Don't be greedy for small temporary gains. The Wang brothers and Liu Zhong are not ordinary sergeants. Even in the Beifu Army, they are powerful figures. They are not experienced in the world now, and they can do it with a little favor."
We can win over them, but now they come here to gamble, just for fun. If they really want to lose everything, they can only become our slaves in the end, and they have to use some tricks. Just watch, today I gave Liu Zhong
It's a thousand dollars, but the money for the medicine will be spent soon, and he will come again in less than half a month. By then, you can prepare the contract."
This chapter has been completed!