"Yes! This time we go to Phoenix Villa, there will be at least some casualties. Not to mention the recuperation and compensation, I think the master must have made arrangements, but if the people in the Villa are killed, the government has to give an explanation. This purchase
Life is indispensable without money."
If there is no one to take the life, the group of gangsters are not willing to die. They still understand the most basic principle of killing to pay for life.
"This is easy to say, how much will it cost?"
"A person has forty taels, and at least ten lives must be prepared."
Shi Weng seemed to find it too expensive: "It costs four hundred taels of silver!"
Four hundred taels of silver is by no means a small amount. If a soldier is killed on the battlefield, the pension will only be ten taels, and the family members will receive even less.
"Thirty taels of silver costs a life, and 10 taels of silver is the cost of management." Cao Guangjiu explained carefully. To take the blame for death, you not only have to buy a life, but also from the county magistrate to the prison head, the secretary of the execution room...layer by layer.
You have to spend money for management, otherwise if you make things difficult, a major case will immediately break out. Therefore, this management fee is essential.
"Okay, it's up to you."
Half of July has not yet arrived, and the whole city of Hangzhou is already undercurrent. The city's foxes and rats seem to smell something. Some are gearing up, preparing to fish in troubled waters and make a big profit; some are ignoring it and are unwilling to go here.
Once upon a time, muddy waters.
Phoenix Villa is loose on the outside and tight on the inside. Not only do the combat teams practice every day and go to double posts day and night, they also set up a watchtower on the top of the mountain to monitor the surrounding activities at all times.
Zhao Yingong and Zhao Tong both knew that the enemy's attack would happen soon, but the specific day, how many people there would be, and how they would attack were still unknown. It was up to Xihua to find out.
However, there has been no movement since Jia Le came into contact with Xihua two or three times. Although he sent people to secretly monitor him day and night, no outside contact was found.
Judging from the conversation between the two reported by Xihua, Jia Le was obviously trying his best to persuade Xihua to turn against him and become a traitor. However, the "benefits" of being a traitor were never mentioned in the conversation.
According to the general rules, for someone to be a traitor, first, there must be great benefits. Second, there must be a way out in the future. But Jia Le never mentioned these two things.
Judging from Xihua's report, Jia Le continued to "show great righteousness" and emphasized that Zhao Yingong was a "one-man thief" who "brought harm to the people." This made people a bit dumbfounded.
However, this method of instigating rebellion left Zhao Yingong scratching his head: What kind of strategy does this opponent have? What is the use of sending a little girl to say these empty and boring words?
Xihua is indeed a girl with a strong sense of justice, but Zhao Yingong also firmly believes that she will not be moved by the parrot-like words that the little girl heard from somewhere.
Zhao Tong, who was sent to inquire about the teacher of the free school, finally found some clues through bribery and kidnapping threats: the teacher who runs the free school is named Hao Yuan, and he has lived in Nanxiawa for almost a year.
He has high hopes. He lives next door to Jia Le's family. He often interacts with Jia's family, but that's all.
This Hao Yuan suddenly left Nanxiawa about ten days ago, and his whereabouts are unknown. Zhao Tong sent several people to sneak into and search the house he left behind in the middle of the night, but found nothing. Zhao Tong did the math. It happened to be that when Hao Yuan left Nanxiawa,
The day when Jia Le entered the government. Obviously, Jia Le played the role of a messenger. Once the word reached her, she was an abandoned child.
Even if she were arrested and tortured, nothing would be gained. What she knew was the same as Zhao Tong knew. Zhao Tong then suggested that Jia Le be executed secretly or transferred to Taiwan for "reform through labor."
"Also, let's keep her for the time being." Zhao Yingong shook his head, "Since she is here, she must have other uses, and she will never be just a messenger. Let's see how capable this Hao Yuan is. Send someone to continue
Keep an eye on her—and Xihua!"
"Chief, Hao Yuan will definitely try to meet Xihua next. Do you want to catch him then?"
"Of course not. Hao Yuan is still a pawn. He is just running the organization under the instructions of others. There must be a big shot behind him. It will be of no use to catch him. It is just to scare the snake. You keep an eye on him and use him as a thread to arrest him.
Dig out all the culprits behind and kill them all. Not even a blade of grass will grow!" Zhao Yingong said viciously, with a somewhat manic expression. These days, he has been tortured by invisible pressure and has had trouble sleeping and eating, his cheeks are thin, and there is a circle of darkness around his eyes.
He has called the Executive Committee to request the transfer of Kaohsiung's special reconnaissance team to prepare for a thorough "targeted killing" operation in Hangzhou.
"Tell Xihua that there will definitely be people meeting her these days, and ask her to be more reserved. Don't agree quickly. I think the enemy is not simple."
On this day, Xihua was settling accounts at Cihuitang Homeschool. She was not only the principal of the orphanage, but also a teacher, nanny, and also in charge of logistics and finance.
"Miss Xihua, a shopkeeper from Maoxing came here and said he came to check the accounts with you."
"Invite him in." Xihua didn't take it seriously. It will be July and a half soon, and in a month's time it will be the Mid-Autumn Festival, one of the "three festivals". Every shop must settle accounts and clear out everyone's debts.
Maoxing Hao is a local grocery store that specializes in supplying Phoenix Villa. Ci Huitang's Fu Gu Yuan has a special discount at this store.
Children have always been the most important human resources of the Senate. No matter where they are, there is always a policy preference for the "children of the Senate". Whether it is living conditions, health care or cultural education, they enjoy the most among naturalized citizens.
A good one. So and Maoxinghao
Although there is no such condition in Hangzhou, the orphans in the orphanage are still the "highest class" among the refugees. They also have the highest expenses and have a lot of contacts with the Maoxing.
"How are you, Miss Xihua?" What came in was a young man, neatly dressed and elegant in manners, much like a "big man" from a big shop.
"Okay, how are you, shopkeeper He?" Xihua felt that the person coming was very strange. He was not a man who often came to Maoxing, so he couldn't help but feel a little strange, "Sit down."
"He is well, old man. Thank you for sitting down." The young man's posture was chic, he gently lifted his clothes and sat down.
Xihua was waiting for him to check the account, but saw that this man took out the account book and put it on the coffee table without checking it. He was surprised when he suddenly heard him say: "Is this kid Jia Le still suitable?"
Silver suddenly felt his heart tightening, took a deep breath, and said slowly: "It's a talent that can be used, but sometimes you can't help but be smart."
"She is a child after all, and she is a little smart, so she can't help but get carried away. Thanks to the girl for bearing with her." The young man said with a smile, "I have heard about Miss Xihua for a long time, and I am really lucky to meet her today."
"Enough with the flattery, what are you doing here?"
"Hao Yuan, I am Jia Le's private tutor." Hao Yuan said very calmly, "Young lady must also know why I am here."
"I will definitely not do what you want to do." Xihua said expressionlessly, "I advise you to leave here quickly. I know you are a kind and responsible man, and I don't want you to get involved in it. Just leave quickly.
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"The girl is indeed benevolent and righteous!" Hao Yuan praised, "If a person like the girl works for Zhao Yingong, she is aiding the evil."
"Master is kind and righteous to me."
"This is a small favor." Hao Yuan said seriously.
"Small kindness and small righteousness? Could it be that you have great kindness and righteousness to others?" Xihua sneered and pointed out the window, "None of the tens of thousands of refugees outside can survive in the world without relying on Master Zhao's kindness. Many of these children originally
He died of cold and hunger. Now he has enough food and clothing here, and he still has Shu Nian. Is it because of your kindness?"
Hao Yuan was not angry at all: "Of course I don't have the financial resources of Mr. Zhao. In terms of doing good, Mr. Zhao can be considered the number one person in Hangzhou, no, maybe in the entire Jiangnan."
"Since you know this, why do you want me to do something detrimental to the proprietor?" Xihua said, "This villa is where so many people live and feed. Once the villa is destroyed, what will these people take care of? Could it be that you are responsible for them all?"
"I'm just a small private school teacher. Of course I can't take on such an important responsibility."
"Then what else do you have to say?"
"Of course, the food and clothing of these tens of thousands of people is important, and the good deeds Mr. Zhao has done are also a feat. But has the girl ever thought about where these mountains of gold, silver, and mountains of rice and cloth come from?" Hao Yuan opened the fan calmly.
, shaking it gently, "Mr. Zhao doesn't know how to turn stones into gold, and he doesn't have a cornucopia at home. This money doesn't necessarily fall from the sky."
"What's so strange about this? I'm just good at business and hair growth."
"Business is to grow, and capital is used for profit. This is the proper meaning. It's just that Mr. Zhao's business is to make money without conscience. What he earns is not money, but people's blood!" Hao Yuan changed his expression.
Smiling calmly, he said seriously. He then lowered his voice, "Everyone can see what Zhao Yingong did in Hangzhou. Could it be that only girls can't see it?" He pointed out the window with his hand, "You only saw it.
How many refugees he has taken in and how many people he has survived starved to death. Just look at how many people he has allowed to starve to death with his own hands!”
"That's nonsense!" Xihua scolded with a straight face, "You are so brave! How dare you come here and talk nonsense! I just need to say hello right now, and you will no longer exist in the world!"
"Conspiracy for the poor people in the world, why should Hao be afraid?" Hao Yuan said calmly, "It's just a naked skin that comes and goes without worries. If the girl wants to take it away, Hao will have no complaints - he deserves to die.
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Hao Yuan cupped his hands: "Miss Xihua, please be patient. Zhao Yingong is very kind to you. He is as kind as a mountain to you and to everyone in Phoenix Villa. But have you ever thought about the people in Phoenix Villa?"
Tens of thousands of people are well fed and clothed. How many poor people outside are supported by their people?!" He looked serious, "You have clothes to wear, food to eat, books to read to your children, paper and ink... Do you know how many people there are?