Su Ren sat lazily on the couch, and the brazier in the room was burning brightly. Yesterday, it snowed lightly, and it quickly melted on the ground, making it muddy. No one wanted to go out on such a day.
When Cui Jiuming came, his trouser legs were covered with mud. Su Ren yelled in disgust: "Get out, get out, clean up and then come back in!"
Cui Jiuming tilted his head: "It's not you who caused this. I haven't even had a drink of water since last night. Do you know how hard I tried to convince our merchants to agree to sell at a low price? You think I'm dirty?"
From now on, you can do this yourself!"
"Haha!" Su Ren chuckled: "Hard work, hard work, little gold will serve you tea!"
"That's pretty much it!" Cui Jiuming crowded around the brazier and asked Huang Shisan who was standing at the door to close the door tightly. While rubbing his hands, he asked Su Ren: "What do Tang Meng and Zhuo Wangsun mean? Although we have suffered a lot this time
They have also suffered a lot, so why do they do something that harms others and does not benefit themselves?"
"Hey! Their losses must be nothing compared to ours. What I'm wondering now is why Tang Meng suddenly changed his attitude! Is there any news from you?" Su Ren wrapped the quilt tightly and moved to the bed.
Cui Jiuming shook his head: "The merchants in Chengdu are all very quiet. Since the order from the Prefecture, they have all sold at reduced prices, and no one is making trouble."
Su Ren asked Huo Jin again: "I asked you to find those who besieged the prefect's mansion. Have you found out?"
"As they said themselves, they are all from Chengdu. As for the mastermind behind the scenes, they didn't say anything." Hawking said quickly: "If you don't let us take action, there is nothing we can do."
"Haha, you can guess it without saying anything!" Su Ren didn't pay attention and continued to ask: "What happened to Zhuo Wangsun and Tang Meng in the past two days?"
Liu Gao hurriedly stepped forward: "Every business and shop is operating as usual. The Zhuo family's iron smelting shop is increasing production, but Tang Meng's businesses are much deserted, and there is nothing else around."
Thirteen Niang continued: "According to the blind man's report, it seems that the Zhuo family sent people to Bodi, and Tang Meng also sent people to follow. According to his analysis, it should be for the copper mine in Bodi."
"That's right!" Su Renyi shrugged and threw the quilt on the bed: "With this sentence at the bottom, everything makes sense. Zhuo Wangsun and Tang Meng want to tie us up in Chengdu by inciting the people to cause trouble.
So that they can smoothly hand over the copper mine, Tang Meng was also worried about this matter, so he joined Zhuo Wangsun, but he didn't know how big Zhuo Wangsun's background was, which could actually make Tang Meng change his mind."
"Maybe it's not the background, but the money too!" Cui Jiuming added casually while drinking tea.
"Haha, well said!"
Huo Laosi thought for a while: "Then what should we do? Brother Ren said that we are sabotaging it now. Since they want to smoothly hand over the copper mine in Bodi, we can't let them do it!"
"Brother, give me a hundred people, and I will kill the people Tang Meng left in Bodi to guard the copper mines!"
"Pa!" Huo Laosi slapped Hawking on the head: "I know how to fight and kill, just let Brother Ren do what he wants!"
Su Ren smiled slightly: "Don't be so troublesome. Since they want to hand over the copper mine, let them hand it over! Let's wait until they finish the handover. The Bo people need to handle the affairs of the Bo people themselves. Those Bo people slaves detained in the mines
, Lu Yi has told me several times that I must take advantage of this opportunity to get it out."
Speaking of which, it’s time to go to Dujiangyan for a visit. After returning from Yuanshan, I stayed in Chengdu for several months. Calculating the days, it was almost time for Luyi to give birth. Although Luyi and Su Ren had nothing to do with the law and worldliness
Because of the relationship, the child must still be Su Ren's. On this point, Su Ren could not leave those Bo people alone for the rest of his life.
Today is not the same as before. Su Ren is already a captain in Chengdu. In theory, he not only has to be controlled by the Wen Party, but also has to ask for leave from Tang Meng. Early that morning, Su Ren came to the captain's mansion with a gift and informed his name.
After that, the gatekeeper rushed into the house like a coquettish person. The other gatekeeper stood far away, as if he was in trouble if he had anything to do with Su Ren.
Tang Meng's housekeeper hurriedly came to the door and bowed to Su Renshen: "Of course my master is very happy that Captain Su is here. However, my master happens to be not at home today, so Lieutenant Su came to my house in vain."
When the master comes back, I will definitely tell Colonel Su about his good intentions, and my master will definitely come to pay his respects."
"Oh? Such a coincidence?" Su Ren shook his head: "The Tang Captain went out just as he was ill. It seems that he was too frightened!" After that, regardless of the expressions of the butler and the two disciples, he turned around and greeted himself.
Huang Shisan and Hawking left when they came.
"Uh! Lieutenant Su, stay here!" The housekeeper's face turned green. He quickly stopped Su Ren and put on a smile again: "Captain Su, please stay a moment. I will go take a look. Maybe my master has returned."
"Haha!" Su Ren chuckled and said: "Oh, this Captain Tang is really a living god. If he wants to be at home, he will be at home. If he doesn't want to be at home, he will not be at home. Okay, I have to see it clearly this time. If he is not at home yet, then I
But he’s really gone.”
"Captain Su is joking!" The butler saluted and greeted the disciples to entertain him.
Time was running out, so Tang Meng came to greet him at the door in person. He was still worried about what happened last time. Now that Su Ren had spoken out, this time might not be as simple as last time. From far away, Tang Meng greeted loudly: "Oh, let's go
Colonel Su has been waiting for a long time. He just came back and fell ill. All kinds of things are crowded together. Not only do we have to rebuild the county army, but we also need to coordinate with each other. Please forgive me, Lieutenant Su!"
Su Ren stood up, waited for Tang Meng to come forward, bent his legs and knelt down. Tang Meng was startled and quickly helped him: "Su Lieutenant, why is this?"
"The captain is a superior officer. According to the court etiquette, the captain should pay homage to the captain when he sees him!"
"You don't have to be like this, Lieutenant Su. You and I are both colleagues and friends. We don't need to be so polite when visiting friends. In private situations, Lieutenant Su doesn't have to be like this!" Tang Meng smiled and couldn't tell the difference between the two of them.
There was a gap in the middle, so he stretched out his hand and said: "Brother Su, please come in, let's talk slowly!"
The two of them entered the lobby of Tang Meng's house hand in hand, and the guests and hosts took their seats. Before Tang Meng could call for tea, Su Ren handed the gift list to Tang Meng in advance: "Captain Tang was ill some time ago, and I all came to visit. It's really rude.
I came here to visit Captain Tang today, and I ask Captain Tang to bear with me!"
"Brother Su, you're welcome!" Tang Meng nodded repeatedly, unfolded the gift list and only glanced at it, feeling a little surprised in his mind. He turned his head and looked at Su Ren again: "Brother Su, what do you mean?"
"I'm going to give you a small gift, but I ask the captain not to dislike it!"
"If this is a small gift, all gift-givers in the world should be extinct!" Tang Meng closed the gift list and returned it to Su Ren: "This gift is too heavy, I am unworthy of it!"
Su Ren chuckled and sent the gift list to Tang Meng again: "As the saying goes, people must ask for something when giving a gift. This gift has three meanings. First, I would like to thank Tang Duwei for recommending me as the school captain of Shu County. Second,
Second, to visit Captain Tang’s condition. Captain Tang is a meritorious official of our Shu County. As a citizen of Shu County, it is not taboo to come to visit one or two people with a little courtesy, right? And the third one..."
"Haha!" Tang Meng looked embarrassed and wanted to speak, but couldn't find the right words.
"Third, I hope that Captain Tang will allow me to rest for two months. I don't know..."
"Hugh? Two months?" Tang Meng instantly became alert: "I wonder, what important thing does Brother Su have to do?"
Su Ren smiled slightly: "To be honest with you, Captain, I do have some personal matters. Does Captain still remember Miss Lu Yi from Huiyifang?"
Tang Meng thought for a while and nodded: "What does it have to do with Miss Lu Yi?"
Su Rendao: "Miss Luyi is pregnant and will give birth in a few days, so..."
"Oh...! Hahaha...!" Tang Meng suddenly understood and gave Su Ren a thumbs up: "Miss Luyi is the most popular girl in Chengdu and even Shu County. I didn't expect that Su Xiaowei would win.
Yes, a talented man and a beautiful woman are a perfect match! But, I remember that Captain Su did not marry a wife or take a concubine?"
"Hey! That's where the trouble lies. If it wasn't like this, it would have been better to bring him to Chengdu. But because it wasn't like this, Lu Yi could only stay in Dujiangyan, so I asked Captain Tang to allow me to take a rest for two months!" Su
Ren took a deep breath: "I think I, Su Ren, am a savage from the mountains and forests. I am now eighteen years old. This child is my first child. If I am no longer around when I give birth, I will never be at ease in my heart. I beg Captain
I can agree!"
Tang Meng quickly grabbed Su Ren and took a deep breath: "This matter is nothing at all. However, Brother Su also knows the situation in Shu County now. As a Chengdu captain, he has a heavy responsibility. If I allow Brother Su to take a break, what if?
Something happened in Chengdu, what should I do?"
Su Ren looked at Tang Meng: "What does Captain Tang mean...?"
"This matter is of great importance. Brother Su should handle the affairs of the Chengdu County soldiers as soon as possible. Giving birth is just like that. After handling the official affairs, not to mention two months, even half a year is not a problem."
"No?" Su Ren stood up and stared at Tang Meng with his eyes.
Tang Meng chuckled: "It's not that it's not allowed, it's that you put public matters first before private matters! Since Brother Su has taken over as the Chengdu captain, he has to focus on court affairs."
Su Ren sneered and reached out to take the gift list in front of Tang Meng: "In that case, I'll take my leave. I'm really sorry to disturb the captain. I hope the captain can have a good sleep tonight!"
Tang Meng was stunned on the spot, watching Su Ren walk out of his door, not to mention feeling awkward. He turned around and said to the housekeeper: "This, this is too presumptuous!"
"Hey!" The housekeeper sighed softly: "Master, I have to say something harsh. Since you are ready to draw a clear line with Zhuo Wangsun and others, you should not get involved with those people again. The small gift Su Ren sent is comparable to
Zhuo Wangsun promised twice as much, what will happen if another assassin comes tonight?"
"Hmph! I am a captain, how can I let a captain hold me in my hands?"
The housekeeper shook his head and stopped talking. (To be continued)