"How do the monsters infiltrate civil society? Just rely on pretending to be gods and ghosts? They may be able to fool a few common people, but they will definitely not be able to take root among the gentry, let alone build momentum."
"If you want to take root, you need to make huge profits."
"Eating mountains and drinking water, this is the business of mountain monsters and water monsters. Most of these black mines are small mines. Are they mined under the guidance of mountain monsters?"
"Therefore, there are a group of squires and gangs who collude with each other for huge profits."
"The King of Qi colludes with the demon clan, and their interests are interlinked. If this kind of private gold mining has been hidden for so long and passed through officials like the prefect, it must not be the actions of a few officials on their own. After all, such a serious crime cannot have a backend.
Reliance, even the prefect would not dare to take this risk for this money."
"First, the demon clan colluded with the squires and gangs because of the private mines, and then colluded with the King of Qi to support each other. This all makes sense."
The demon clan is hiding in it, which not only increases the difficulty of investigation, but also increases the difficulty when dealing with gangs later.
Thinking of this, Cen Rubai hesitated for a moment, and finally his trust in Su Ziji gained the upper hand, and he said: "Master, since this matter involves gangs and monsters, just relying on the ten armored soldiers accompanying them is not enough. I can do it."
Recommend someone to you."
"But that friend who followed you to explore the gold mine?" Su Ziji laughed when he heard this. Originally, he was thirsty for talents, but no one came to him, but now, someone introduced him without much courtesy.
This change is a change in status.
Cen Rubai nodded: "Yes, my friend's name is Zeng Nianzhen. He is a swordsman. He offended someone in the capital and now has to live in exile. If he can be taken in by the young master, he will definitely help him with all his strength!"
"Zeng Nianzhen? A sword of spring cold?" Su Ziji suddenly realized.
Cen Rubai smiled: "Young master, I still remember this person."
"You mentioned him several times before, and I naturally remember it. Before Mr. Jian returned to Beijing, you gave him a letter, saying that when he was in trouble, you could take the letter to seek help from Zeng Nianzhen. It shows that your friend should be a good person in the capital.
He has quite a lot of power." Su Ziji said with a smile.
Cen Rubai sighed: "Yes, so he was forced to flee the capital this time, which makes me a little worried."
"I heard that I offended a new powerful person because I wanted to recruit him and his friends. My friend didn't want to, so he killed him directly."
"The style is a bit overbearing."
New dignitary? Su Ziji thought for a moment. If it were someone else, or if he heard this, he would not dare to respond anymore. But Su Ziji himself is covered in lice and is not afraid of itching. It would not be a big deal if he has more enemies and less enemies.
, the most important thing at the moment is to settle matters in Shun'an Mansion and do some meritorious deeds. Zeng Nianzhen is both a well-known swordsman and a martial arts hero. He has many connections. Although he is temporarily down and out, he can be recruited.
Thinking of this, Su Ziji said to Cen Rubai: "It would be nice to meet him."
This means that you are willing to take a look at yourself.
Cen Rubai was overjoyed: "Master, I will call him over later!"
After saying that, he got up and went out directly.
After a while, two people came in one after the other. The one in front was Cen Rubai, who had left and returned. Following behind Cen Rubai was a middle-aged man who looked a little vicissitudes of life, but whose image fit Su Ziji's imagination of a swordsman in the world.
This man was wearing green cedar and carrying a sword. He looked about thirty-five or sixty-seven. His appearance was not outstanding, but when he looked at him with his eyes, he gave people a feeling of decadence that had gone through vicissitudes of life, but this did not weaken him.
He loses his charm, but his eyes are bright and somewhat melancholy.
Because of his martial arts skills, his actual age should be older than he looks.
Su Ziji looked at it carefully and nodded secretly: "It is indeed a Yijian Chunhan. His martial arts is not low. He has not practiced Taoism. I just use martial arts to fight this person. I may lose."
If we say that Lin Yuqing's swordsmanship and martial arts gave Su Ziji the impression of sharpness, it was like a seemingly mediocre mountain suddenly revealing its sharp corners.
Zeng Nianzhen is like a flowing river when it is calm. When it is not moving, it looks like stagnant water. But once murderous intent arises, it should be able to stir up wind and rain.
You can try to subdue this person.
While thinking about this, Cen Rubai and Zeng Nianzhen had already arrived at the table.
"I have met Mr. Su, Zeng Nianzhen." Zeng Nianzhen said to Su Ziji with his hands in hand.
Su Ziji had already stood up with a smile when they came over. At this time, he said: "I have heard of Yijian Chunhan for a long time. It is better to meet him than to be famous. He really has a good temperament. Please take a seat."
Then they were invited to sit down, and the waiter was greeted to serve a few more dishes and a jug of good wine.
"Master Su is the most talented in the world, and his martial arts is also top-notch. It is an honor for me to meet Master Su." Zeng Nianzhen was actually a little hesitant before coming, but Cen Rubai forcefully pulled him to Su Ziji, and he changed his attitude.
"The best in martial arts?" Su Ziji, however, was self-aware and smiled, saying that he [Zi Qi Dong Lai] brought together the best of ten thousand families and could be said to be a master.
But the level is only level 9, not yet top-notch. He just smiled and said: "It can't be compared with Mr. Zeng's martial arts. I will ask for more advice when I have time in the future."
The conversation between the two was quite harmonious. Zeng Niuzhen went out of his way and answered all Su Ziji's questions, which was a bit contrary to the norm. But this was a good thing. Cen Rubai had been worried since he knew that something had happened to Zeng Niuzhen. At this moment, he naturally wanted to help Zeng Niuzhen show his good side.
, lest this friend who has always been aloof miss the owner who can protect him.
That's what he thought, but after he sat down, he discovered that Su Ziji, the head of the family, and Zeng Niazhen, his friend, were talking quite well. Even Zeng Ninzhen was asked directly by Su Ziji what kind of trouble he had caused in the capital, and there was no trace of it.
Annoyed, he explained: "If I guessed correctly, the person who killed me should be Cao Yiyan."
"Cao Yiyan?" Su Ziji raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard this name from Zeng Nianzhen's mouth again.
"Yes, he tried to recruit me before, but I refused. Soon the place where I settled was surrounded by a group of people suspected of being officers and soldiers."
"Although according to my previous investigation, Cao Yiyan is not considered a powerful person. He is the apprentice of the real Liu Zhan. Matters related to officers and soldiers should not be led by him, but I still feel that the person behind this matter is him."
If I must say it, this is probably the intuition of the so-called martial arts master.
Su Ziji didn't think this speculation was ridiculous. Su Ziji had met Cao Yiyan before, but he actually found it a bit strange. He didn't look like an ordinary person.
It was just that he encountered more things and people after that. Unless he heard this name from Zeng Nianzhen again this time, he had almost forgotten this person.
Su Ziji would never think harmful things about people related to Liu Zhan.
And his own experience was destined to be hostile to Liu Zhan and the Taoist sect behind Liu Zhan. If the person Zeng Nianzhen offended was Cao Yiyan, it would really be nothing to Su Ziji.
"Although Cao Yiyan is supported by Liu Zhan and Taoists, I am not afraid of them. Mr. Zeng can think highly of me and come to be a guest. I will naturally welcome him!" Su Ziji said seriously.
Such a gesture made Zeng Nianzhen unable to help but be stunned.