Li's Mansion is located in the east of the city, and is not remote or very lively.
It is said that there are about a hundred tens of tenants in the Li Mansion and 2,000 acres of land. Many people once became officials and were highly respected by the villagers. The travelers in front of the door dared not make noise.
There is a small shop nearby, two shops, cleaned up, with eight tables inside, two guys, and a fifty-year-old man who looks like the boss.
"Boss, come some white flour pancakes, rolls onions and dip them in sauce, and a pound of cooked beef." One person went in. It was a follower of the young master's house. Although he followed the young master to the store, he spoke sideways.
The owner came up carefully and said, "Here you come, please sit down - Liuzi, cut a pound of beef!"
Hearing the inner room, a "hey" response, a moment, a young man picked out the curtain and brought out a pound of beef. The boss also brought the white flour pancake, crispy and fragrant, a plate of sauce, and mixed with small grind sesame oil. The man took the pancake rolls and green onions and ate the meat in big mouthfuls, but stared at the door from time to time.
After a moment, two figures came over not far away. After a closer look, they were Xie Xiang and Lu Bo.
When the man saw this, his eyes suddenly lit up and stopped eating. He stared at him and saw Uncle Lu knocking on the door. After a moment, the door opened and a servant led him in.
The man touched his head and continued to eat, and the speed was slower, but before long, the door opened again, the two of them came out, and with a "bang", the door closed tightly.
Xie Xiang silently walked down the steps, looked back at the closed door, and under the sun, her figure dragged the old man and clenched his hands tightly.
Bo Lu followed silently behind him, and at this time he couldn't help saying: "This person's conscience was eaten by a dog. How did the old temple master help him? It's a pity that he was called brothers and brothers to the old temple master..."
Xie Xiang waved his hand and said in a trembling voice: "It's okay, there are two families who have old acquaintances with his father. They can all talk about this matter. Let's go and see, it won't be like this."
Seeing the two left sadly, one of the people in the store smiled: "Hehe, it's because they know each other. I'm not staring at it."
He raised his voice: "Cut another pound of chicken!"
In fact, one of the factors that Zhang Longtao was able to be rampant for so many years was that he rewarded and punished his servants and was not harsh in his hands, so it was not difficult to eat meat.
The owner agreed and gave it a half of the chicken. The man held the pancake in one hand and grabbed the chicken in the other hand, bit it and swallowed it voraciously. After a while, he even swept away all the leftovers on the table. Then he got up and smiled.
The Lu family is in the southwest part of the city, and the specifications are two levels lower than those of the Li Mansion, but they are the current chief of the arresting officers, who are in charge of hundreds of people, but they are so-called low-level and powerful.
"...Uncle Lu, my grandfather helped you become the captain of the arresting officer back then. You always have to help me. If I think the money is too low, I can make up some more." In the living room, Xie Xiang stepped forward, bowed and said.
Captain Lu was about forty years old. At this time, he was drinking tea and glanced at him. He saw that the girl in front of him had a weak body, but her every move was filled with an indescribable charm. He thought to himself: "No wonder Mr. Zhang is attracted to him."
After hearing this, a look of embarrassment appeared on his resolute face and said, "No, no, no, it's not a matter of money, I really can't do this."
After shirking, his eyes couldn't help but look at Bai Yin, and when he thought of Zhang Sanshou's threatening warning, he suddenly felt excited: "Please go back, madam, see off the guests."
He is greedy for money, but he needs to have a life-saving flower. He is a captain who is not a good-quality captain, and he can withstand the anger of Zhang San. Moreover, he has this small official position and can get a hundred taels of silver a year. This two hundred coins are not worth the risk!
When Xie Xiang heard this, his face turned pale and his body trembled. When Lu Ren saw it, he hurriedly stepped forward to support him. Xie Xiang calmed down and said, "Then let's go!"
As he said that, he never looked at the Captain Lu again and turned around and left.
County lord Bo Yang's mansion
The county lord Bo is the assistant in charge of the documents and often participates in confidentiality. In fact, he is the third in charge of the county. His status is naturally very high, and the specifications of the mansion are equal to that of the Li Mansion. There are two stone lions in front of the door.
When Xie Xiang and Lu Bo came over, they saw the gate from a distance, and a straight plaque said "Yang Mansion".
There was a small door on the left side. After talking to the guest, a moment later, a voice came: "Please come in!"
Xie Xiang felt a chill in his heart. When he went in, it was a large courtyard with water-milled blue bricks underground. When he entered the second door, there were corridors and pavilions.
I saw a few maids coming and going, all dressed well, and led them into a small hall, and then I heard someone laughing inside: "It turns out that it's niece thanks for, please come in."
I saw the man who was eight feet tall, wearing a blue robe, soap boots, dark skin, and some official power. It was the county lord Bo Yangsun that Xie Xiang was about to salute, but saw the man helping him: "Thank you, don't have to be too polite, please come in."
After entering the small hall, the guest of honor was divided into the seat. Yang Sundao said, "After the death of grandfather, I haven't been in contact for a long time. I am so ashamed. I am so happy to see him today."
As he said that, the maid served tea at this time, and Yang Sundao said again: "I don't know if it's okay to make a living in the temple?"
Xie Xiang said, "If you don't care about your uncle, you can make a living in the view."
After talking about this for a while, Yang Sundao's attitude was still very enthusiastic, but he said all trivial things. Xie Xiang endured it for a moment, and finally couldn't bear it after a while. He stood up and bowed, and said, "Uncle, this time the niece came, but she had something to ask for."
As soon as these words were finished, the hall was quiet. Yang Sundao looked embarrassed. He actually stood up and bowed to Xie Xianggong, saying, "Niece, you are talking about the summoning of the Marquis of Wei. If there is anything else, my uncle can handle it. But this is really powerless..."
After hearing this, Xie Xiang's face turned pale, his head couldn't help but feel a slight dizziness, and his eyes turned black, so he had to support his hands on the table.
Seeing Xie Xiang like this, Yang Sundao looked unbearable and wanted to speak but stopped. However, he ordered his servants: "Get up one hundred taels of silver, rent a carriage and send them out of the mansion."
Xie Xiang's mind buzzed, but came back to his senses and said to Yang Sundao: "Uncle Xie has rewarded the silver."
He said to Bo Lu again: "If you have taken the silver pattern, the carriage will not be troublesome."
As he said that, he just took a tribute, went out, and disappeared on the porch in a blink of an eye.
At this time, a woman turned out behind the screen and frowned and asked, "The county magistrate may not be as big as you, why don't you agree? If you don't agree, why should you offer a hundred taels of silver?"
When Yang Sundao saw the two of them leaving, his face was a little dim. After hearing this, he scolded and said, "You are just a little knowledge!"
But I always got married and raised a son. After scolding him, I still explained: "The county magistrate is one level older than me, but I don't hold real power. In terms of real power, I am greater than him, but the Zhang family has something to do with Wei Hou. This must be considered. It would be fine to refute the Zhang family's face for the sake of serious matters. For this boy from Dayanguan, it is not worth it, so I rejected Xie Xiang's request."
"What my husband said is reasonable, why do you still give me a hundred taels of silver?"
Yang Sundao's eyes jumped and said, "Xie Cheng has kindness to me. I can become the master of this lord. He has put in a lot of efforts. He has not received any decent rewards in recent years. He can't give him no return at all."
Seeing that the woman disagreed, he lowered his voice and said, "Xie Cheng is Cheng Pingdao's disciple after all. Although he is distant now, he may still have some connections. Don't leave any room for anything."
When the woman heard this, she was shocked, and then she thought about it and understood.
"Besides, one hundred taels are nothing to us. If there is a turning point, there will be room for room. Moreover, even if it is not a relationship with the Tao, Xie Xiang is not simple. I heard that he has obtained the true teachings of the Tao, but he is weak and unable to practice the Dharma. If she enters the Zhang family, with her ability, she will be able to speak. It will be a problem at that time. Why do you have to offend her completely for this little money?"
After hearing this, the woman understood it completely, and stood up and saluted: "Master, what you said is that I have shallow eyelids. No wonder our family has a prosperous business. This is all the master's achievements."
After hearing this, Yang Sundao laughed and waved his hand and said, "No matter how capable the master is, he will be at the top of his head. I just hope that our two sons can make a contribution and keep our Yang family going."
The Marquis of Wei only has one prefecture and six counties, and each location is very precious. I wonder how many people are fighting for these locations.
As a small landlord, Yang Sundao was able to climb to his current position with full display of luck and wisdom. Climbing upwards is no longer possible.
However, if the next generation can maintain it, it can become a family in the county.
At this time, in the carriage, Lu Bo sat next to Xie Xiang. Xie Xiang's eyes were full of disappointment. After a moment, she withdrew her sad gaze and said softly to Lu Ren: "Lu Bo, let's go back..."
Before he finished speaking, he had a violent cough.
Seeing the carriage galloping out, Zhang Longtao smiled and closed the window on the second floor of the hotel opposite.
After a while, someone came in: "San Young Master, there is news. The master has no promise, but he has given 100 taels of silver. Look..."
"Hey, this old thief is still so cunning. One hundred taels are nothing. It's useless to have money but no way... But you have to keep a close eye on it and don't roll them up and run away."
"Yes, the third master, we all have numbers. There are our people in the nearby pier, so we can't leave--" several followers quickly responded.
At this time, someone came up again, and a moment later: "Young master, the guy from the Zhang family pharmacy, said that you know the whereabouts of that boy, have you met?"
"Oh, then I'll meet you." Zhang Longtao said.
After a moment, when Mr. Zhang came in, he saw a few big men looking at him. He quickly stepped forward, his knees softened and his knees fell down and said, "San Young Master, the villain kowtowed you."
Zhang Longtao smiled and glanced at him: "I heard that you have news about that kid?"
"Yes, he came to my store and sold tiger bones, selling 120 taels!" Mr. Zhang said 100% of the time.
"One hundred and twenty taels, Dayan Temple is really a dead end!" Zhang Longtao pondered for a moment, and suddenly sneered: "Let's go, let's go and see this kid!"
Chapter completed!