In the Prime Minister's room on the right, Hu Weiyong and Wang Guangyang are playing chess.
On the chessboard, Wang Guangyang, who holds black, is clearly in a great situation and is about to capture Hu Weiyong's dragon.
"Oh, I haven't played for a few days, and Wang Xiang's chess skills have improved again." Hu Weiyong played with the white piece in his hand and said with a wry smile: "If you play next time, you have to give in."
Wang Guangyang was born with a broad mouth, dignified appearance, and a slightly gray beard that was meticulously combed. His appearance was much better than that of Hu Weiyong. He picked up the tea cup and took a sip, and said with a faint smile:
"This chess skill is like sailing against the current. If you don't advance, you will retreat. Mr. Hu is busy with everything, how can he have time to practice chess? Unlike me, besides eating and sleeping every day, I play chess. How can I not make progress?"
"As Wang Xiang said, don't you still have to go to court every day?" Hu Weiyong looked at Wang Guangyang. After becoming the prime minister again, this man was really too peaceful, without a trace of wrinkles, and without a trace of anger.
This made Hu Weiyong embarrassed to target him. But with Hu Xiang's suspicious character, it is inevitable to doubt whether this great genius who Boss Zhu said was comparable to Zhang Liang, Zhuge Liang, was paralyzing himself by retreating in order to advance, or was he really
Look away and lie down?
"Yeah, it's really hard to go to court." Wang Guangyang smiled bitterly and said: "If Mr. Hu can find a way to help me avoid going to court in the morning, I owe you a favor."
"Wang Xiang, do you really think so?" Hu Weiyong looked at Wang Guangyang.
"Hu Xiang, I have to tear out my heart before you can believe it?" Wang Guangyang put down the tea cup and said a little unhappy:
"I am old and tired, and I have made enough contributions in this life. I just want to live a peaceful life for a few days, and I don't want to work anymore. I don't want to scheming anymore. What's wrong? Is it weird?"
"No, it's not strange." Hu Weiyong shook his head hurriedly and said: "Xiang Wang handles the emperor's secrets and offers loyal advice many times. Over the years, he has even traveled to Shandong, Shaanxi, Guangdong and other places. He is indeed too tired. Now I want to take a rest.
Playing chess is a matter of course."
"That's right, what's wrong with the old man who has sold most of his life for the emperor and wants to be at ease for a few years?" Wang Guangyang said confidently: "Besides, Uncle Chengyi was like this many years ago. What's wrong with me, a loyal and diligent uncle, imitating him?"
"Okay, there's absolutely nothing wrong with it." Hu Weiyong saw a figure flashing past the door, so he surrendered and said: "Prime Minister Wang, just play chess with peace of mind, and leave the rest to the Prime Minister. Anyone who dares to talk nonsense will be ripped off by me."
Suck his mouth."
"You said this, Mr. Hu. If the censor impeaches me for playing chess at work in the future, you have to help me settle the matter." Wang Guangyang stood up with a smile and said goodbye.
"Don't worry, the Yushitai is all our own." Hu Weiyong smiled meaningfully. He cupped his hands and said, "It's getting late. I have to go to the Wenhua Hall for a small court meeting. I'll play chess with you another day. But at least you have to
Let San Zi."
"It's easy to talk about." Wang Guangyang walked Hu Weiyong to the door. He turned around and went in without even looking at who was outside.
~~
Hu Weiyong took two steps and said to Wu Liang, who was hiding in the shade of a tree: "Come out."
Wu Liang walked out and said with an apologetic smile: "Aren't you afraid that he will see you?"
"It's okay, he is now 'not listening to what's going on outside the window, and he only thinks about black and white'." Hu Weiyong sighed: "It is really worth mentioning the word fame and fortune, isn't it a kind of happiness?"
"We are common people, but we don't have that ability." Wu Liang curled his lips and said.
"I don't have that ability at all." After Hu Weiyong finished speaking, he asked, "What's the matter?"
"This morning, the ten boats parked at Longjiang Pier disappeared." Wu Liang said hurriedly and solemnly.
"It should be time to pay the ransom." Hu Weiyong said calmly: "It's almost time."
"It seems that Lao Liu has also gone." Wu Liang said again.
"He's gone too?" Hu Weiyong raised his eyebrows. Now he didn't dare to look down on that bulky young man. "Where's the third child?"
"The third brother is not with us. I heard that he is going back to Suzhou." Wu Liang is now paying close attention to the movements of the two brothers.
"Oh." Hu Weiyong felt a little relieved when he heard that the third child was not with him.
"It should just be a matter of simply paying the ransom." Wu Liang added: "I dare say they have no other ideas, because Lao Liu went there himself. If there is danger, can they let him go?"
"It's hard to say, our highnesses are all very wild." Hu Weiyong shook his head: "Kings of Qin, Jin, and Yan have all been on the battlefield, and the second one just took the lead in the Western Expedition. Maybe the sixth one is also ready to take action.
Woolen cloth."
"How old is he? He's less than fourteen." Wu Liang curled his lips.
Hu Weiyong pondered for a moment after hearing this, and then asked: "Are those ten boats really not enough?"
"Of course." Wu Liang looked helpless when his professionalism was questioned, and lowered his voice: "That group of people only has 20 large ships with 2,000 materials, and there are also 70 or 80 large and small fast ships. Just rely on treasure.
Those ten ships in the shipyard will be given to anyone for free. The difference in strength is too big and they are not on the same level. Do you understand?"
"Okay." Hu Weiyong nodded and asked doubtfully, "Then why does he want to sail these ships to pay the ransom?"
"Let's get our face back." Wu Liang curled his lips and said, "Let those people know that he also has a big boat, so he can be more restrained in the future."
"Yeah." Hu Weiyong nodded. After thinking about it, he really couldn't find a reason for Lao Liu to die. So he changed the topic and said: "These pirates made a lot of money this time, but good times come soon."
It’s over.”
"Yes, Lao Liu now controls the big business in Suzhou with one hand and the treasure shipyard with the other. With money and ships, he will be able to arm Nan'an Hou and his gang in a few years. They cannot be stopped by those pirates.
Wu Liang said with a worried look on his face, and said in a voice that only two people could hear:
"It's better to take advantage of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity...and never stop doing anything to avoid future troubles." This was the real reason why Wu Liang came to see Hu Weiyong.
"..." Hu Weiyong was silent for a long time with his hands behind his back. He walked to his donkey cart without giving Wu Liang a clear answer.
Wu Liang opened the curtain of the sedan chair and Hu Weiyong sat in. Wu Liang did not let go and looked directly at him: "Do you want to do it or not?!"
"I don't know what you are talking about." Hu Weiyong said displeasedly: "Let go, the truth will be late."
"I understand." Wu Liang grinned, released his hand and watched Hu Xiang's donkey cart leave.
~~
Throughout the afternoon of Hajj, Hu Weiyong was a little distracted.
He did not object explicitly, but simply acquiesced to Wu Liang's plan - taking this opportunity to let the pirates kill Lao Liu!
On the vast sea, the storm is dangerous; the pirates are extremely ferocious and have a deep hatred against the old Zhu family. Seeing this rare opportunity for revenge, I couldn't help but take action. It was completely reasonable and reasonable, and no one could suspect them.
If you miss this time, it is really difficult to have such a perfect opportunity again.
Of course, this was the first time that Hu Weiyong dared to attack Boss Zhu’s son, the majestic Prince of Ming Dynasty. He was inevitably nervous, fearful, and a little excited...
Of course he knew how serious the consequences would be if he killed Boss Zhu's son. At least those pirates, their families and tribesmen would definitely be buried with Lao Liu.
But the benefits of killing Lao Liu are too great. Two of his three legs, the big businesses in the southeast and maritime trade, will be cut off by this guy.
But because of this kid's identity, he couldn't deal with him directly, and all the roundabout ways were easily resolved by him. Even if the Hu Xiang's tricks are endless, facing this kid, it's really like a tiger that eats everything and has nowhere to bite.
a feeling of.
Therefore, it is better to let this kid disappear from the world and end it once and for all.
