Wei Shaoqi's words caused the hall to fall into a brief silence.
"good."
Lin Cheng smiled and nodded.
Wang Lengran also breathed a sigh of relief.
Lin Cheng asked calmly:
"Ground transportation?"
Wei Shaoqi nodded slightly:
"Natural transportation by road. In fact, before Brother Lin came over, when Ouyang Lianghan was repairing the Xunyang Grottoes, he had already started transporting it secretly. The transportation by road was a bit slow, and he had to ensure concealment. He had been on the road for a long time.
"The subsequent fight between Brother Lin and Ouyang Lianghan for the construction rights did not affect the transportation of the Buddha's head.
"At present, only a few people know about this matter. This is the arrangement of the father. I only learned about it before leaving the capital. This shows that the father is cautious."
Wei Shaoqi narrowed his eyes and lowered his voice:
"Right now, only the three of us in Xunyang City know that before arriving at Xunyang City, we must not let others know, especially the Xunyang Palace. In addition, we must also be on guard against other anti-defense forces..."
While talking, he looked at Lin Cheng and Wang Lengran.
The meaning behind the words is very simple. Only the three of them know it now. Once it is leaked, it will be easy to locate the source.
Lin Cheng and Wang Lengran looked at each other and agreed seriously.
"clear."
"Third Young Master, please rest assured."
Just as the three of them were preparing to have a more in-depth discussion, a trusted official came running from the corridor outside the door, clasped his fists outside the threshold and reported:
"Master Wang, Master Lin, there are still several families on Qingyang Heng Street who have not moved out, which has affected the progress of the construction team. The people from the construction team below are asking for your instructions on what to do."
Wei Shaoqi frowned.
"Why haven't you finished the demolition yet?"
When Wang Lengran saw that the third young master was dissatisfied, he suddenly felt that he had lost face and asked his trusted officials with a calm expression:
"How did you deal with it? Didn't Qingyang Hengjie ask you to assist President Pei and Shopkeeper Shen to negotiate? Couldn't they both come up with the money?"
"No, I heard from President Pei that the situation of this family is a bit complicated..."
"Complicated? How complicated? Isn't that what you raise them for?" Wang Lengran's face suddenly turned cold.
"Come on, let's go take a look." Lin Cheng suddenly stood up and walked towards the door with a calm face.
Wei Shaoqi and Wang Lengran looked at each other and followed.
…
"Damn it, you are an old thing in the garbage heap. She won't listen to anything you say. Those sons of hers are also useless and can't make the decision. Damn it, you are so unlucky. If you keep nagging, be careful I trap her tonight.
The bag sinks into the river!"
"Vice President Shen, calm down. This is a big deal after all, so you have to be patient. Not only people in the city, but also Luoyang are watching, so don't be impatient."
"Damn it, including this family named Wang, how many families are left before the statue area circled by Mr. Lin on the map?"
Outside Qingyang Street, in a luxurious carriage, Shen Bingqiang asked with an annoyed expression. Pei Shisanniang, who was sitting opposite, was closing her eyes and concentrating, and spoke softly:
"Thirteen families."
"Qingyang Hengjie is at the back of Chengtian Temple. Chengtian Temple has already given up all the spots marked by Mr. Lin's circle. It's honest. However, it is Qingyang Hengjie that is the most troublesome. There are many residents, and everyone has to be persuaded.
“There are now only 13 nail households left, which is already a very good result.
"Of these thirteen families, some are asking for high prices, some are hesitant, and some are following the trend. Like the Wang family, the elders in the family don't want to leave because of their ancestral home. There is another family that is even weirder.
This house has good Feng Shui and cannot be demolished... I can only find a few Feng Shui masters to help me blow dry the concubine's body..."
"Fuck, it's really troublesome! President Pei is the only one who has the patience to talk to these bastards."
"I can't help it. Who said I have to work hard? We are all from the same hometown. We come here to appreciate the face. I have to lead everyone to make money together..."
Pei Shisanniang rubbed her eyebrows and her tone was full of helplessness.
"That's true."
Shen Bingqiang crossed his chest, hummed and nodded, then asked again:
"What should we do now? It's not like the Wang family's situation can be solved in a short while..."
Pei Shisanniang was about to speak, but at this moment, a boy came running to report from outside the door.
The two people in the car were slightly stunned when they heard this, and hurriedly got out of the car.
This time, not only Pei Shisanniang, but also the overbearing and domineering Shen Bingqiang had a serious expression and followed Pei Shisanniang and got out of the car respectfully.
The two of them went to the street entrance and bumped into Lin Cheng, Wei Shaoqi, and Wang Lengran, who quickly stepped forward to greet them.
"Mr. Wei, Mr. Lin, Mr. Wang... why are you so here to come, especially Mr. Lin, and Mr. Wang are still very busy people. Oh my, I'm a long way from greeting you. Please forgive me."
Wei Shaoqi waved his hand impatiently and interrupted her:
"Let me know what's going on here. I don't have time to stay too long."
Pei Sanniang and Shen Bingqiang hurriedly introduced her. Lin Cheng listened and turned to look at Qingyang Street.
Lin Cheng proposed to choose the new site for the Donglin Buddha near Xingzi Lake in Chengtian Temple.
Among them, there is a large area of unused guest houses of Chengtian Temple, but Xingzifang is already densely populated, so it will inevitably occupy part of the residential area.
This Qingyang Street is a typical example, with about a hundred families living in it...
Time is of the essence, and they must all be moved out within ten years, and the houses must be demolished and rebuilt.
But before that, Lin Cheng and Wang Lengran left the task of persuading these landlords to Pei Shisanniang, Shen Bingqiang and others, and sent several officials to represent the government and sing the double act with them.
Compared with Lin Cheng, an outsider, and Wang Lengran, who holds a high position and does not care about people's livelihood, they know Xingzifang better and know how to deal with these landlords and common people.
As for why these merchants are obedient, of course Lin Cheng and Wang Lengran have the power they want, which can give them a clear path to annex land in other parts of Xingzifang.
At this moment, Pei Sanniang and Shen Bingqiang led Wei Shaoqi, Lin Cheng and others into the alley while introducing them respectfully:
"This family's surname is Wang. Mr. Wang passed away early, leaving only his widow Wang, and three sons and one daughter. All three sons are married, and one daughter is also married.
"The Wang family is actually quite well-to-do. Apart from this old house on Qingyang Heng Street, the eldest son and the second son each have properties in other places in Xingzifang, have married, and do not come back on weekdays.
"The third son is the youngest and is still studying. He is a scholar from the state and lives with the Wang family.
"I heard from Wang's eldest son that in the past two years, Wang's legs and feet have been weak, her eyesight is dim, and she seems to be distracted. She often mumbles alone in the middle of the night, not knowing who she is talking to.
"The two sons asked her to live in the old house on Qingyang Heng Street, and she was taken care of by her third son, who was studying, and her husband's youngest daughter who lived nearby.
"Old Madam Wang usually eats and prays for Buddha at home. After all, it's close to Donglin Temple..."
Wei Shaoqi, who was walking in front, waved impatiently:
"Okay, don't be nagging. I'm not interested in how this family is doing. Let's just talk about it."
Pei Shisanniang nodded and spoke concisely:
"The other three sons have already given up on demolishing this house, but the old lady Wang doesn't agree. Even if they don't move away, we can't force it..."
"Didn't you give me enough money?"
"No, of course the money is in place. It is a matter of great importance to His Majesty, and there are also the expectations of the three adults. I certainly don't dare to haggle over prices like I do in other places in Xingzifang."
Pei Shisanniang looked embarrassed: "Wang's eldest son and second son are not dissatisfied with the money, and they are also helping to persuade the old lady, but the old lady is stubborn and refuses to leave, and she is talking nonsense. I can't persuade you in the past.
It’s useless, I can’t even talk to you…”
After a while, everyone stopped in front of a rather old mansion.
Lin Cheng looked at its location and nodded lightly. The location of this house is indeed very important. It blocks the way to the statue and must be demolished. There is no way around it.
Wang Lengran snorted coldly, his tone revealing dissatisfaction:
"In Chengtian Temple, construction has already begun. All people have been recruited. It will soon be extended to Qingyang Heng Street. We can't stop and wait for your little obstacle. We can't delay it any longer. You can figure it out yourself.
, the processing must be completed within ten days."
"Yes Yes Yes."
Pei Shisanniang nodded immediately, frowned and thought for a while, then asked in a low voice:
"Young Master Wei, Mr. Wang, and Mr. Lin, you are all here. Why don't you condescend to go in and take a look, and also give the old lady some advice, saying that if you see the respect of these three adults who care for the people, the old lady will be moved...
…”
Wang Lengran and others did not move at all.
It is raining lightly in the sky, and the rain curtain is slightly tilted in the autumn wind, one autumn rain and the other cold.
There were tall guards holding umbrellas for the three of them.
Wei Shaoqi looked coldly and stood under the umbrella, hands behind his back, quietly waiting for the result.
Pei Shisanniang's suggestion turned a deaf ear and she didn't even raise her eyelids.
Wang Lengran turned sideways and squinted at Pei Shisanniang, who was bowing her head respectfully, half of her body soaked by the autumn rain.
Pei Shisanniang also saw from the corner of her eye that Governor Wang then moved his eyes away and glanced at the old muddy wooden threshold of Wang's house.
His face was expressionless, as if he was saying to her:
Why do I support you? This kind of unruly and despicable thing is worthy of letting my officials and young masters carry their shoes through the door?
Lin Cheng was also silent, but turned his head to look at the location of Wang's house. From time to time, he glanced in the direction of Chengtian Temple, which was under construction, as if he was thinking about something.
The three people looked on indifferently, making the atmosphere a bit awkward and cold.
Pei Shisanniang forced a smile and prepared to speak out to ease the atmosphere.
At this moment, a clerk not far away hurriedly came to report:
"Master Governor, Master Lin, King Xunyang is here, and the Crown Prince... Don't drive, sir, they are coming this way."
Everyone was stunned for the first time.
"Why are these two gentlemen here?" Wang Lengran frowned in confusion.
The clerk bent down and explained in a low voice:
"It seems that I came here to inspect the statue-making matter. Your Majesty and Lord Biejia were originally visiting Chengtian Temple, but I heard that the demolition of Qingyang Heng Street was not going well. I wanted to come to see the situation and show sympathy to the people on behalf of Your Majesty."
Hearing this, Wei Shaoqi and Lin Cheng exchanged glances.
Wei Shaoqi chuckled:
"This Jiangnan pacifier is really doing his duty."
As soon as this statement came out, except for Wang Lengran who nodded and laughed, Pei Shisanniang, Shen Bingqiang and others all kept silent, not daring to intervene in this dispute.
Wang Lengran stopped his smile, frowned and looked at Lin Cheng: "What is the purpose of this move?"
Lin Cheng looked away from Wang Zhai and said softly:
"Let's take the opportunity to express our position, so that the saints far away in the capital know that they are also cooperating with the saint's statue, and they are sharing the saint's worries. They are not ignoring the Xingzifang Buddha."
"I thought they were as tough as Ouyang Lianghan."
Wang Lengran muttered, turned around and said:
"I understand, let's go and pick him up with my officer."
"Lord Governor, be careful of slippery roads..." The junior official quickly ran ahead to lead the way.
Lin Cheng and others watched Wang Lengran leave temporarily with his hands behind his back.
Lin Cheng, who was standing in front of Wang's house, suddenly turned around and asked:
“Who exactly owns the land title of this house?”
Shen Bingqiang spoke in front of Pei Shisanniang who was slightly stunned:
"After the death of the old man of the Wang family, the property rights of the house belonged to his three sons, so we initially talked with these three sons and they all agreed. Unfortunately, the old lady refused to agree. Now the three sons are hesitant.
"But fortunately, there are smart people among them, and we also give a lot. Wang's eldest son and second son asked us to wait for a while, and they would try to persuade us.
"The second son of the Wang family also whispered that if it doesn't work out, we will take the old lady to live with them for a while. We will take the opportunity to demolish the house and wait until the rice is cooked. The old lady and the others will come to coax her."
Hearing this, Lin Cheng did not comment, but just glanced at Pei Shisanniang and Shen Bingqiang.
He patted Pei and Shen on the shoulders with a calm expression.
Pei Sanniang and Shen Bingqiang thought that Mr. Lin, who had replaced Ouyang Changshi with exquisite methods, would speak and tell them how to deal with it.
Unexpectedly, Lin Cheng withdrew his hand, turned his head, and stepped into the mud-stained threshold of Wang's house without any hesitation. The hem of his usually spotless snow-white clothes suddenly became a little dirty.
Pei Sanniang and Shen Bingqiang looked at each other in confusion. Before they could get confused, the next moment they heard vague footsteps and conversations coming from the street behind them.
It was Wang Lengran who came here with Lixian, the king of Xunyang, and Dalang, the crown prince of Jiangzhou.
Wei Shaoqi, who had been watching, suddenly laughed and stepped forward. He smiled and patted Pei Shisanniang and Shen Bingqiang on the shoulders. He didn't say anything more, as if everything was forgotten.
Wei Shaoqi turned around and left, avoiding Li Xian and his son. Outside Wang's house, only Pei Shisanniang and Shen Bingqiang were left, comprehending something alone.
Inside Wang's house.
Lin Cheng, who rushed in before Prince Xunyang and his son to comfort him, was respectfully welcomed by several men from the Wang family into an old Buddhist hall bedroom that was used both for sleeping and worshiping Buddha.
He greeted an old white-haired woman on the bed in the bedroom warmly:
"Good morning, old madam, I, Lin Cheng, the right deputy envoy to Jiangnan Province, came to make the statue on behalf of Your Majesty. I heard..."
The white-haired old woman sitting blankly looked puzzled for a moment, then suddenly her face was filled with joy:
"What? Wang Lang, Wang Lang is you? You finally came back to see me. I have been waiting for you here for nothing, praying for you. Wang Lang, sit down quickly. Why are you still young? I am already waiting for you to grow old.
Don’t despise me..."
The Wang family members behind him looked helpless.
Lin Cheng suppressed the twitching corners of his mouth and kept his smile unchanged.