Everyone was shocked by the bad news and looked sad.
Someone couldn't help but remind them: "These damn troublemakers and that stick club are nothing. They can't handle even the smallest things. They deserve it. It's best to kill them all. Everyone, we have all invested money in the department store.
If no one comes to the door, wouldn’t it be a loss? No, we must negotiate a charter.”
"That's right, the matter of Mingjingke will be postponed for the time being. Let's talk about what to do with the Department Store first?"
"No one is going to purchase, who will we sell our goods to?"
"What happened to Bangzihui? I'm afraid the farmers won't be able to buy the vegetables. What about the supermarket we imitated? Is it possible that it's empty?"
"..."
What everyone said to me was all about interests, and they were very emotional.
One person couldn't help but remind him: "Everyone, shouldn't the Criminal Department be responsible for the case?"
Everyone was startled, yes - the case was under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Punishment, why was it handed over to the King of Han?
The person who reported the report quickly explained: "I don't know the specific situation, but I just heard the news that the emperor has an edict, ordering the King of Han to investigate the crimes of various gangs in Chang'an City and crack down severely."
"What?"
Everyone's expressions changed again. They thought of something and their eyes became anxious.
Someone cupped their hands and said, "Everyone, I have something to do at home, so please take a step back."
"I suddenly thought of some urgent things to do, so I'll take the first step."
"And so-and-so!"
In a short time, more than half of the huge private room was gone. Everyone was not stupid. Naturally, they understood that these people were dirty and had ties to the gang, and they were eager to go back and wipe their behinds.
Kong Yingda suddenly felt a sense of frustration. He called everyone together to discuss the matter of studying the classics, but the result was not good. There was a public trial and everyone disappeared. Which gangs are scientific tests important? Are the studies of saints important?
Simply unworthy of a man!
After finally suppressing the anger in his heart, Kong Yingda suddenly asked: "There are countless gangs in Chang'an City, not just a day or two. The involvement behind them is too wide. The court has always turned a blind eye and only arrested the person involved in the crime. Why did it suddenly happen?
A comprehensive crackdown?”
The person who came in to report the news quickly explained: "Master Kong, the students don't know it either. The edict drafted by the prince was personally sent to the door for review and signature. Only then did the students know about it and hurriedly came to report it."
"What does the King of Han want to do again?"
Kong Yingda looked confused and his eyes were slightly focused.
…
Duke Lu's Mansion.
Cheng Chumo was inviting Qin Huaidao to have dinner in the backyard pavilion. There was a hot pot on the round stone table, and the charcoal was burning brightly. Next to it was a wooden frame with three layers, with plates of meat on it. Cheng Chumo patted it open.
He poured a jar of white wine into the mud and said with a smile: "Brother, let me make a hot pot at home like you do and try the taste."
"There are too many seasonings, so the meat must be authentic." Qin Huaidao said with a smile as he looked at the dishes of seasonings.
"The old man at home has a strong taste, so there's nothing we can do about it." Cheng Chumo laughed, poured three large bowls of white wine, put a bowl in front of Qin Huaidao and Luo Wu, and continued: "I've been lying down for a few days, and my body has almost recovered. You
Since you've come to the door, there must be something going on, so tell me, what do you need me to do?"
"Secretly recruit craftsmen, carpenters, stonemasons, and blacksmiths, as long as they have a certain skill, and secretly send them to Qitun."
"The craftsmen are very strict in taking care of it, so it's difficult to handle. Not to mention that it's a long way to go to Qiemo, which is probably difficult to handle."
"It's not difficult. Can I find you?"
Qin Huaidao laughed, picked up a piece of meat with chopsticks and put it in the pot until cooked, dipped it in the sauce, chewed it for a few mouthfuls, and said with a smile: "It's actually beef? This is not easy to do."
"My dad said, if you break your leg, there is no cure and it can't be wasted." Cheng Chumo said with an embarrassed smile.
"Hahaha."
Qin Huaidao smiled. In this era, it is illegal to kill cattle. All deaths, injuries, and disabilities need to be reported and approved. Of course, Cheng Yaojin, who loves beef, did not criticize this. He straightened his face and warned: "Specialize it."
I have chosen the Shandong aristocratic family and the Jiangnan gentry. These big families will raise a group of craftsmen and spend huge sums of money on them, and promise them to bring their whole family there to avoid their worries. I have arranged for people to build houses and allocate rooms to them when the time comes.
One person will have a courtyard, and the monthly salary will be three times what they are getting now. Those with high skills can get more, it’s up to you, don’t be afraid to spend money.”
"I have a house, a high salary, and can bring my family with me. The conditions are favorable and the problem is not big. The biggest problem is the deed of sale. Although the major families do not respect the craftsmen, they all sign the deed of sale. It is a slave status. A slave status."
No running around."
"So if you are asked to do this, you won't take the person away secretly? Just go to Hanzhou and recreate an identity. Even if the court arrests escaped slaves in the future, you won't dare to go to Hanzhou to investigate?" Qin Huaidao said with a smile.
Cheng Chumo is bold, careful, and clever. He likes to do adventurous and exciting things the most. He will reveal everything at once. His understanding eyes flashed, he chuckled, picked up the wine and said: "I understand, I will take care of it. Who dares to stop me?"
, I kidnapped him as well, since Hanzhou lacks people to build roads anyway."
"Hahaha, I think it works." Qin Huaidao also laughed.
"Brother, I'm here, why are you so happy? Okay, you won't wait for me to drink." Yuchi Baoqi walked in, not polite, found an empty seat, sat down, picked up the wine jar and filled a bowl.
"Go away. It's thanks to you that you can keep an eye on the Qin Family Village while I'm away." Qin Huaidao raised his wine bowl.
"Brother, you are out of touch when you say this. I heard that you are going to crack down on the major gangs. I just have nothing to do. Can you count me in?" Yuchi Baoqi volunteered.
"You don't need to participate in the severe crackdown. You can help fish out people." Qin Huaidao said and explained the matter of fishing out the craftsmen.
Yuchi Baoqi didn't care what he was doing, he just wanted to follow along and agreed wholeheartedly.
The brothers thoroughly enjoyed this meal.
After the meal, Qin Huaidao and others were a little drunk, and with the support of the guards, they left in a carriage.
Cheng Chumo sent people out of the house, drank a bowl of rescue soup and hurried to the backyard study.
Cheng Yaojin was waiting, with a jar of wine and a pot of stewed beef still steaming. He motioned to Cheng Chu who came in to close the door silently. After sitting down, he asked: "How was the talk?"
"Brother Qin asked me and my third brother to kidnap craftsmen together." Cheng Chumo explained the situation in detail, and finally added: "Old man, please analyze, what does Brother Qin want to do?"
"Gather strength and plan for the future." Cheng Yaojin whispered, his eyes shining.
Outsiders thought that Cheng Yaojin was rude, reckless, and foolhardy, but those who knew the truth knew that it was just a facade, an act. Back then in Wagang Village, Cheng Yaojin had concluded that Li Er was a figure, so he captured Li Er.
Secretly letting him go and dragging Qin Qiong along to join him, how can a reckless man know how to recognize people?
In the court, Cheng Yaojin often behaved stupidly, pretended to be stupid, and even acted recklessly. However, if you look closely, you will find that he was always helping Li Er, so he won Li Er's trust and took charge of Nan Yasi.
In history, among the many princes, only Cheng Yaojin was the tumbler. Even the old fox Sun Wuji was miserable, but Cheng Yaojin died a good death. How could he have done it without some ingenuity?
Cheng Chu silently realized something, pondering without saying a word.
After a while, Cheng Yaojin warned: "Prince Jin and that boy can't urinate in the same pot. Although the Holy Emperor is generous to us old people and will not kill him, the successor may not be the successor. The Cheng family needs to prepare with both hands. There are people in the court."
I'm here, it's not a big problem. You and your three brothers are following that kid to do things and bet on both sides. Your Majesty's health is getting worse and worse, and his thoughts are getting harder and harder to guess. Let's wait and see."
"I understand." Cheng Chumo responded solemnly.
"Remember, the kidnapper must not be exposed, otherwise it will be very troublesome. If necessary..." Cheng Yaojin wiped his neck and then waved his hand to leave.
"Understood!" Cheng Chumo stood up and left.
…
Almost at the same time, inside the Manlu Hall.
Li Er also summoned his son Li Zhi alone, and asked with a face full of hatred: "Have you gone to intercede with the King of Han on behalf of my military talents?"
There was a bit of coldness in the voice, and it felt like the top of my head was green.
Li Zhi hurriedly explained: "Father, Wu Cairen came to ask for mercy. My son thought that Wu Cairen was his father's woman. Although her status is not as good as that of the mother and queen, she is also an elder. As a junior, she should share her worries."
"You still know that you are a junior?" Li Er was furious, kicked Li Zhi over, and scolded: "My woman has something to do. If she doesn't come to me to intercede, she goes to my son to come forward. If word spreads, how can the royal family have any face?"
?”
"I..." Li Zhi was speechless for a moment.
"What am I? Get out of here and don't leave the palace for a month, or I'll break your legs."
Li Zhi felt like he was being pardoned, got up and left quickly.
Li Er was so angry that he gritted his teeth and kept reminding himself that he was his biological child and could not be killed.
After a while, Li Er suppressed his anger and shouted: "Pass the decree, the martial artist will be sent to Ganye Temple, with Qing Deng as his companion, and he will not be able to take a step forward for the rest of his life."
In the face of power and power, even brothers can be killed, so what does a woman mean?
Wang De quickly accepted the order and left in a hurry.
Not long after, Wang De came to a palace.
The martial artist seemed to have been well prepared, sitting alone in silence, feeling neither sadness nor joy. After hearing the decree, he did not complain, cry out for injustice, or plead for mercy. Tears fell from his eyes, and he turned around to pack his personal belongings with an aggrieved look on his face.
When his back was turned to Wang De, no one noticed the smile of a successful conspiracy on his lips.