After Xu Zhengquan was released, he followed the middle-aged man into the thatched cottage in the forest.
Also following behind were the fourth and fifth brothers. The second brother and the third brother never participated in the group's decision-making, so they were responsible for looking out.
After entering the room, the middle-aged man pointed to a short bench at Xu Zhengquan's feet and said, "Sit down!"
How dare Xu Zhengquan not listen to what the leader of this gang of villains said, so he quickly nodded and sat down on a low bench obediently.
Because the bench was too short, Xu Zheng's whole body naturally curled up when he sat down, and his chin was already vaguely attached to his kneecaps. With a flattering smile on his face, the whole person looked well-behaved, funny, and translucent.
Looking so pitiful.
After Xu Zhengquan sat down, Lao Wu moved a bench for the middle-aged man. The middle-aged man Jin Dao sat down and apologized: "Steward Zhou, I'm sorry, I offended you so much just now!"
Although he was apologizing, the middle-aged man's tone was not apologetic at all, and he still maintained a condescending attitude.
Xu Zhengquan didn't dare to have any objections. He didn't care whether the other party apologized or not. He only cared about saving his life.
Xu Zhengquan quickly shook his head and apologized: "Gang leader, look at what you said, this is all my fault. I shouldn't have been sneaky and sneaky just now, otherwise I wouldn't have caused these misunderstandings...hehehe...
..."
The fourth and fifth sons standing behind the middle-aged man couldn't help laughing and joking when they heard this.
"Lao Wu, people who are housekeepers are different, they are really good at talking, hahaha..."
"Fourth brother, look what you said, you can't even flatter me, how can you be a housekeeper for a rich man? Haha..."
The middle-aged man looked back at the two of them and stopped him: "Don't say a few words..."
As soon as the sound fell, the cabin became quiet, so quiet that one could clearly hear the chirping of birds and insects outside.
The middle-aged man looked at Xu Zhengquan with a serious face, and then went straight to the topic: "Steward Zhou, what kind of business does your master want to discuss with us?"
Xu Zhengquan did not dare to look directly at the sharp gaze of the middle-aged man for too long. After subconsciously dodging, he timidly said: "Gang leader, yes, yes...that's it, my master...
.He had his ribs broken and a leg lame... The doctor said the injury was very serious and he would have to stay in bed for at least three months...
....."
The middle-aged man understood it after just a moment's thought, and asked sternly: "So, your master wants us Warriors to avenge him?"
"Yes, yes!" Xu Zhengquan immediately gave a thumbs up and flattered exaggeratedly: "The gang leader is wise!"
The middle-aged man didn't like hearing these vain words, so he waved his hand and said in a deep voice: "Stop talking nonsense, who is the other party?"
Xu Zhengquan's expression suddenly changed, and he said bitterly: "It's the government's bastard!"
"People from the government?" The middle-aged man was slightly surprised, but he still asked with a normal expression: "What's your name? Which yamen you are from?"
Xu Zhengquan replied: "Gang leader, this person's name is Chai Yan. He is a foreigner who has just come to the capital. In the Wude Department, he is just a little clerk with no sesame or mung beans. He usually only does one thing, and is responsible for looking after the treasury.
No one looked at it at all
I can afford him... But don't look at it like this. He is very arrogant and domineering outside... No, he beat my master seriously after just a disagreement. Tsk
Tsk tsk, it’s really abominable!”
These remarks were discussed with Xu Youde before Xu Zhengquan came. Chai Yan must not be able to hide that he is from the Wude Division, but whether he is a sexton or a clerk is different...
If the truth is that Chai Yan is a sexton, then the Warriors Gang will definitely not take this job. Maybe Xu Zheng, who came to serve as a liaison officer, will not be able to escape unscathed.
So after discussion, Xu Youde asked Xu Zhengquan to meet him or reveal Chai Yan's past identity, so that he could lower the vigilance of the Warrior Gang and encourage them to take the job.
As for whether the Warriors Gang will know Chai Yan's true identity in the future, Xu Youde has no time to think about it, because judging from the current situation, only the Warriors Gang, a group of reckless men who dare to block roads near the capital and ask for money, can take advantage of them.
Got it!
Xu Youde felt that if the Warrior Gang heard that the other party was a small official and the reward he gave was generous enough, these road bandits would definitely be tempted.
The middle-aged man thought for a moment and then asked: "Let us warriors help us do things, but these one hundred taels are not enough!"
Xu Zhengquan was overjoyed, knowing that the other party was interested in the transaction, but was not satisfied with the price.
Xu Zhengquan smiled with a smile on his face: "Gang leader, of course the reward will not be just this mere one hundred taels. This one hundred taels is just a meeting gift and an expression of our sincerity, haha..."
The fourth child behind him was calm at first, but when he talked about money, and heard that one hundred taels was just a deposit, he suddenly became agitated. He couldn't help but ask: "Hey, how much money did you give me?"
The middle-aged man did not stop the fourth child from speaking this time, because he was also about to ask about the amount of remuneration.
Xu Zhengquan immediately slapped him in the face and said in a serious tone: "Gang leader, my master said that as long as you are willing to complete this matter and avenge him, in addition to the one hundred taels deposit, you will also have to pay five hundred taels in cash.
Presented with silver hands!"
"Five hundred taels! Are you serious?" The fourth child couldn't hear money, and his eyes started to shine again.
The middle-aged man turned around and glared, and the fourth child stopped talking.
When he looked back at Xu Zhengquan again, the middle-aged man said: "Steward Zhou, your master wants to ask us to avenge him. This is not a big problem, but there is something I have to say first...
For revenge, you can use the person's arms, legs, etc., but when it comes to life, we warriors can't help! You should understand what I'm saying, right?"
Xu Zhengquan nodded quickly and responded sensibly: "I understand, the warriors are all heroes, and thieves are also wise. I have seen it with my own eyes just now, and I admire it in my heart. I naturally understand what the gang leader said!"
The fourth child suddenly became unhappy. His expression changed and he pointed at Xu Zhengquan fiercely and said angrily: "Hey! Keep your mouth clean, who are you calling a thief? Believe it or not, I will beat you to death..."
Xu Zhengquan was so frightened that his face suddenly turned pale. He thought to himself that he was not scolding you, you are too angry...
The middle-aged man turned around and raised his voice: "Fourth!"
After saying that, the middle-aged man gave Lao Wu a wink.
"Brother, this guy called us thieves..." The fourth child obviously hasn't read the book and doesn't know the specific meaning of thieves.
Lao Wu came over to persuade: "Fourth brother, this is not a curse, it means... Hi, it is not a curse anyway, I will explain to you what it means in a moment...
Don't interrupt, let me talk first..."
The fourth child calmed down and stepped back under the pull of the fifth child.
The middle-aged man said: "Steward Zhou, don't be afraid. He hasn't read much and doesn't understand... Just keep talking..."
Xu Zhengquan breathed a sigh of relief and continued: "Gang leader, my master didn't want to kill anyone, he just wanted to teach that boy a lesson. As long as the gang leader catches that kid for my master and hands him over to me, the matter will be considered complete.
!After the matter is completed, five hundred taels will be converted into a lot of silver!"
After saying these words, Xu Zhengquan stared at the middle-aged man intently, waiting for his reply.
The middle-aged man did not rush to reply. He stood up and walked back and forth in the room, thinking carefully.
The fourth child was a little anxious. He was worried that his elder brother would turn down this big deal...
"Lao Wu, tell me quickly, let's take it... We'll make 600 taels at a time!"
The fourth child didn't want to offend the elder brother anymore, so he encouraged the fifth child to persuade the elder brother.
But Lao Wu said: "Fourth brother, don't say anything, the elder brother has made his own decision on this matter..."
There was no other way, so the fourth child had to sit there and worry, hoping that the eldest brother would take over this big deal.
After thinking for some time, the middle-aged man finally stood still. He turned to look at Xu Zhengquan and said: "Steward Zhou, go back and tell your master that our Warrior Gang... has taken over this deal!"
Xu Zhengquan immediately looked happy, stood up and clasped his fists and said: "Okay, okay, great! My master will be very happy when he knows this. Thank you for your help, boss! Thank you very much!"
Next, Xu Zhengquan discussed with the middle-aged man that they would meet in the city in two days, and the specific time and place were also determined.
After everything that needed to be said was said, the middle-aged man said: "Lao Wu, send Butler Zhou out!"
Lao Wu came over immediately and said: "Please!"
Xu Zhengquan was eager to go back as soon as possible, so he excused himself politely and followed Lao Wu out of the house.
As soon as the two left, Lao Wu came over and asked, "Brother, what is a thief?"