PS: I'm so tired, my head is not working, so I'll take a nap first, sleep for two or three hours, and then code the second chapter, so that I don't fall asleep halfway through."

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On the third day of the seventh month, when almost half of Kunyang was rejoicing at the establishment of the Kunye Mutual Benefit Association, Lu Kuang had also led his entourage to Wancheng.

Don't look at Lu Kuang is also a beautiful figure in Yexian and other places, but in Wancheng, he doesn't have many connections, even if he has given drinks to the generals in the army in the past to curry favor with them.

Ironically, the person who has the best relationship with him is the master of the military market, Kong Jian and Kong Wenju.

Every time he thought of this, even Lu Kuang himself couldn't help but sigh.

Everyone in the Luye Freemasonry knows that Kong Jian was the 'enemy' of the Luye Freemasonry at the beginning, because the Luye Freemason is a chamber of commerce founded by Zhao Ergongzi, and Kong Jian hated the most before that was the father and son of Luyang Xianghou and Zhao Ergongzi.

But hate to hate, when the second son of Zhao was still alive, that Kong Jian did not dare to make any mistakes, and was respectful in front of the second son of Zhao, until the Zhao family suffered and the second son of Zhao unfortunately died, at this time Kong Jian finally began to gradually vent his hatred for the Zhao family on the Luye Freemasonry.

Out of hatred, Kong Jian repeatedly targeted the Luye Freemasonry at first, in this case, Lu Kuang, who could not shock Kong Jian like Zhao Ergongzi, could only choose to curry favor with Kong Jian, and this back and forth gradually diluted Kong Jian's anger towards the Luye Freemasonry, and even Kong Jian had a good friendship with Lu Kuang.

Of course, this friendship is still premised on Lu Kuang's offering bribes and filial piety from time to time.

No, today Lu Kuang went to meet this Kong Jian and Master Kong with a valuable gift list.

Lu Kuang's arrival, Kong Jian was not surprised, after all, Lu Kuang except for the New Year's festival accidents, occasionally came to Wancheng from time to time, mainly to give gifts.

Kong Jian didn't dislike Lu Kuang, after all, compared with a certain arrogant and arrogant Zhao Ergongzi, now the president of the Luye Freemasonry Association, he can be a lot of people.

"Lu Laojia, why did you have time to come to my Wancheng today?"

When he saw Lu Kuang, Kong Jian greeted him with a smile.

Lu Kuang did not dare to neglect the etiquette at all, and respectfully replied with a big salute: "Master Kong." ”

I have to say that today's Wancheng Military Market is no longer like two or three years ago, when Wang Shangde ordered Kong Jiancao to create a military market, Kong Jian only had two or three kittens, but now, this Kong master has more than 100 officials and hundreds of soldiers, and even his status in the Wancheng Army is also increasing.

Of course, those generals in the army who once looked down on Kong Jian, such as Wang Shangde's favorite general Peng Yong, still looked down on Kong Jian, they still called Kong Jian back and forth, calling at will, and Kong Jian did not dare to offend these generals, and greeted them with a smile every time, but for others, it is undeniable that Kong Jian's status has been significantly improved.

After some greetings, Lu Kuang quietly presented the gift list with a bit of flattery.

"What's so embarrassing?"

was just a rhetoric, but Kong Jian's hand immediately took the gift list, and even glanced at it in front of Lu Kuang.

Probably because Lu Kuang's gift list is worth a lot of money, Kong Jian raised his eyebrows, and seemed quite satisfied.

At this time, Lu Kuang dared to say his meaning: "Master Kong, I came here today, I hope that Master Kong can help in the next favor." ”

Kong Jian was not surprised by this, since he had received the benefits of Lu Kuang, he naturally had to help Lu Kuang solve the problem, which was the so-called money and power transaction.

He smiled and asked, "I don't know what troubles Lu Laojia has?" ”

Lu Kuang replied: "In the north of Kunyang County, near the border with Runan and Xiangcheng counties, there is a group of thieves called 'Black Tiger', who occupies the mountain as the king, and repeatedly robs the caravan of my Luye Freemasonry. ”

"I thought the black tiger thieves in Kunyang had been exterminated?" Kong Jian stroked his beard and asked in confusion.

Although he was in Wancheng, because there were often caravans of the Luye Freemasons who came to Wancheng to trade, he also knew about the Kunyang Black Tiger Thief.

Lu Kuang explained: "I was expelled once, but at the beginning of this year, this group of thieves came back and returned to Kunyang ......."

As he spoke, he told Kong Jian the general situation, and pleaded: "Master Kong, do you think you can think of a way?" ”

"This ...... It's not easy to do. ”

Kong Jian stroked his beard and groaned.

It's not that he thinks that the Wancheng army is powerless to encircle and suppress a group of bandits, the key is that he doesn't dare to mention it to Wang Shangde on behalf of Lu Kuang.

Because just like Lu Kuang said, how could Wang Shangde, a dignified general who was in charge of an army of 100,000, stoop down and lead his troops to encircle and suppress a group of bandits?

This is a great humiliation!

Not to mention Wang Shangde, even generals such as Peng Yong disdain to lead troops and encircle and suppress a group of bandits.

Considering that General Wang's current energy is mainly focused on the goal of 'capturing Jingdi', Rao is Kong Jian has been rewarded by Wang Shangde many times in the past two years because of the military market, and he does not dare to bother that General Wang with this trivial matter.

What's more, Wang Shangde is not currently in Wancheng, but inspecting the front-line garrison in Fancheng, Nanjun.

Seeing Kong Jian's embarrassed face, Lu Kuang was very anxious and pleaded: "Master Kong, Kong Gong, please think of a way." ”

Hearing this, Kong Jian pressed his hand and said, "Don't worry, this matter is not a big problem, it depends on whether you can move General Wang." …… General Wang is now in Fancheng, inspecting the front-line garrison and rewarding the soldiers on the front, you can wait for a while, and when General Wang returns, I will find an opportunity to talk about this matter for you. ”

After that, he added: "Without General Wang's order, no one in the army will dare to leave without permission, and it is useless for you to find anyone." ”

Lu Kuang was both happy and worried when he heard this, and couldn't help asking, "When will General Wang return to Wancheng?" ”

"It's hard to say ......"

Kong Jian shook his head and said, "But I bet that before the autumn harvest in September and October, General Wang will definitely return to Wancheng and personally supervise the harvest of my Nanyang Army's tuntian......"

"September, October?" Lu Kuang's face showed a little embarrassment.

After all, it is only the beginning of July, and if Wang Shangde has to wait until September or October to return to Wancheng, it means that he will have to wait for another two or three months, which is not a short term.

"Can you ......," he pleaded tactfully.

Seeing this, Kong Jian chuckled lightly and said, "General Wang's temper, aren't you ignorant?" When he was doing business, who would dare to interrupt him? If you listen to me, and go back to Ye County for the time being, appease the hearts of the people in your chamber of commerce, and wait until September and October, when General Wang returns to Wancheng, I will try to say something for you. …… When the time comes, I will also send someone to inform you, and you can also ask to see General Wang in person, and I will arrange it for you. ”

Kong Jian has already talked about this, and Lu Kuang is not good at forcing it anymore, so as not to annoy Kong Jian.

"Okay."

He nodded helplessly.

On the same day, Lü Kuang stayed in Wancheng for a night and returned to Ye County the next day.

About three days later, he returned to Ye County, and according to Kong Jian's words, summoned his merchants under the name of Luye Freemasonry to appease them.

However, what made Lu Kuang angry was that when he held a meeting this time, only forty percent of the businessmen participated, excluding about one percent of the businessmen who were not currently in the nearby counties, and nearly forty percent of the businessmen did not attend, including Huang Fu, the eldest son of the Huang family, who was obviously in Ye County.

After sending someone to inquire again, Lu Kuang learned that during the time he was not in Ye County, the Ye County businessmen led by Huang Shao, the second son of the Huang family, actually formed a joint chamber of commerce with some brotherhood in Kunyang, which was called the Kunye Mutual Benefit Association.

Plagiarism!

This is a blatant plagiarism of his Luye Freemasonry!

It just doesn't make sense!

『…… Good! Since you are unkind, then in the future, you will not blame me for being unjust! In the future, I will invite the army of Wancheng to encircle and suppress the black tiger thief, and I will kill you together!"

Lu Kuang, who felt betrayed, thought with hatred in his heart.

On the other hand, although Huang Fu, the eldest son of the Huang family, refused to attend the meeting because of a discord with Lu Kuang, there were also people who had a good relationship with him among the businessmen who attended the meeting, so Huang Fu quickly knew the content of the meeting.

When he learned that Lu Kuang swore that he could invite the army from Wancheng to help suppress the thieves, Huang Fu was also a little panicked.

He immediately went to Kunyang in person, preparing to discuss the matter with his younger brother Huang Shao, who was in Kunyang.

A day later, on the eighth day of the seventh month, Huang Fu came to Kunyang in a hurry, and found his younger brother Huang Shao in the newly established Kunye Mutual Benefit Club store in the west of the city.

At present, the Kunye Mutual Benefit Association store in the west of the city is still just an empty shell, and many things have not yet been implemented, but as the president, Huang Shao naturally wants to sit here, and he is also responsible for formulating various rules and regulations of the Chamber of Commerce.

When he was busy, he suddenly learned that his brother was visiting, and Huang Shao was also quite puzzled in his heart, because a few days ago when his chamber of commerce was first established, his brother had already come from Ye County to congratulate him, and after only three or four days, his brother came to Kunyang again, what is the so-called matter?

With such questions, Huang Shao invited his brother Huang Fu to the second floor for a detailed discussion.

In front of his younger brother, Huang Fu didn't hide it, and immediately explained his intentions: "Brother, yesterday Lu Kuang convened a meeting in Ye County, and I learned afterwards that he went to Wancheng a few days ago, and according to his own claims, he was sure to invite the army from Wancheng to deal with the black tiger thief......"

Hearing this, Huang Shao's face also changed slightly.

Although the black tiger thief has now become bigger in Kunyang, it has reached the point where it is difficult to eradicate the local county government, but to resist Nanyang's army, it is still the extent of using a mantis arm as a car.

"Is it true? Could it be just Lu Kuang's rhetoric to stabilize people's hearts? Huang Shaohu asked suspiciously: "As far as I know, Wang Shangde is not in Wancheng now. ”

"I don't know." Huang Fu shook his head and said: "You and I both know that Lu Kuang can't speak in front of Wang Shangde, and Wang Shangde is not the kind of person who can talk casually, but in case Lu Kuang does invite Wang Shangde......

He glanced at his brother, and the brothers had a little worry in their eyes.

Yes, if that's true, it's a big deal.

After pondering for a while, Huang Shao said in a deep voice: "In this way, brother, you go back to Ye County first, send someone to pay close attention to the movements of Lu Kuang and Wancheng, and I will immediately find a way to ask Zhou Hu, the leader of the Black Tiger Thief, to see what countermeasures he has." ”

Probably didn't expect his younger brother to mention Zhou Hu, Huang Fu said in surprise: "If Lu Kuang really invites Wancheng's army, what can Zhou Hu do?" ”

"Not necessarily."

Huang Shao shook his head and said, "Brother is too underestimated to look down on that Zhou Hu. …… Brother, don't forget, at the beginning, Lu Kuang asked General Zhang Jing, one of the five tigers of Chenmen, to help encircle and suppress the black tiger thief, but in the end he couldn't get rid of it...... Far from being simple characters. ”

Huang Fu glanced at his younger brother in surprise, surprised that his younger brother had such a high opinion of the leader of the black tiger thief.

On the same day, the brothers discussed for an afternoon, and then Huang Fu returned to Ye County.

Huang Shao, on the other hand, immediately asked to see Zhao Yu through Chen Cai of the Brotherhood, and told the latter about 'Lu Kuang going to Wancheng to move the rescue troops'.