At night, the yamen of the salt courtyard, the side hall.

Jia Qiang looked at two middle-aged men who were not good-looking, one was honest and like a peasant, and the other was stupid and stupid like an old pawn.

There was a faint disappointment in his heart.

That's it, can you compare to the star picker next to Qi Yun and the ghost who sounds like a top master?

No matter how bad it is, Aunt Sun, who opened the Qinglou, still has the resounding name of Thousand-armed Guanyin.

These two people simply reported to their homes when they came, and then they didn't speak again......

Jia Qiang naturally couldn't easily show his suspicion and distrust, he smiled and said: "Sure enough, people can't be good-looking, who would have thought that Uncle Gao and Uncle Shang could have such skills?" From now on, Jia Qiang's safety will be entrusted to the two uncles! ”

After that, Jia Qiang bowed down and was about to bow down.

It's not that he is cheap, but from now on, he will entrust his life to these two people, and at a critical time, these two people will use their lives to protect his life.

Jia Qiang felt that it was more meaningful to worship them than to kneel to those so-called elders in Jia's house.

Regardless of whether they have star pickers or ghosts, Lin Ruhai and Han Bin recommended them will not be ordinary small characters, in order to save their lives, Jia Qiang does not feel that there is a loss.

After all, life is the most important thing at any time......

It's just that Gao Long and Shang Zhuo never expected that Jia Qiang would be able to do this.

It's not that the two of them haven't seen Corporal Lixian, but the two of them are self-aware, and they are far from being soldiers.

Gao Long has been running with Han Bin for ten years, and he alone has saved Han Bin no less than five times.

But all Han Bin could do was to use a bowl of muddy wine to say thank you.

Even so, Gao Long was already extremely moved, and every time he did not hesitate to protect Han Bin's safety.

And the reason why Shang Zhuo followed Lin Ruhai to the death was because Lin Ruhai helped him avenge his blood revenge.

The merchant was also a big salt merchant in Yangzhou, but 20 years ago, he had a conflict of interest with the Ma family, one of the eight major salt merchants at that time, and was finally wiped out by the Ma family in one fell swoop.

In the fire that burned almost half of Yangzhou City, there were more than 130 merchants, and only Shang Zhuo escaped.

But even if Shang Zhuo has become a top master, with his strength alone, wanting to take revenge is tantamount to a fool's dream.

Ma Jiahuo merged with the merchants, and the momentum became stronger, and the lackeys under the door did not know how many.

Shang Zhuo came to the door several times, but he was almost caught, and he realized at that time that in this world, justice cannot be obtained with only a pair of iron fists.

happened to accidentally learn that Lin Ruhai was going to attack the Ma family, so he recommended himself to the door, begging Lin Ruhai to accept him as a lackey, just seeking revenge.

After following Lin Ruhai for three years, Shang Zhuo personally peeled off the skin of the head of the Ma family intact, and in the end, the eyes of the head of the Ma family could even see what he looked like without skin.

Afterwards, Shang Zhuo threw him into the salt pond......

This method of death is called salt burial.

After the revenge was avenged, Lin Ruhai wanted to let him go, but Shang Zhuo thought that he was the only one in the world, and he had no place to stay, so he simply stayed by Lin Ruhai's side to repay his kindness.

During this period, Lin Ruhai saved Lin Ruhai several times, but Lin Ruhai toasted him at most to show his gratitude.

Scholars have the dignity and pride of scholars.

Even Gao Long and Shang Zhuo themselves thought that it was rare to be able to do this step.

Who would have thought that Jia Qiang would worship each other so much.

Of course, it is impossible for them to let Jia Qiang bow down, the reason is very simple, there is a difference between high and low.

Jia Qiang has been in Yangzhou Mansion for more than half a month, and it is impossible for Gao Long and Shang Zhuo not to know about his affairs.

A person who has a position in front of the Emperor Taishang, giving this great gift to the two of them, they are two people who are from the reckless generation of the rivers and lakes, and they can't afford their lives in their hearts.

But no matter what, it is difficult for the two of them to be moved.

Gao and Shang stepped forward to stop Jia Qiang, and knelt down together, Gao Long said loudly: "Since you have been ordered to come, you will be the person who listens to Gongzi from now on, how dare you not do your best to be loyal to Gongzi?" ”

Shang Zhuo also said in a deep voice: "From now on, I will protect my son, and I will not give up on the sword mountain and the sea of fire!" There is only one thing, and the subordinates can't help but speak out. ”

Jia Qiang hurriedly said: "If there is anything, Uncle Shang just needs to speak up." I want to entrust my life to the hands of the two uncles, and I can speak directly about anything and anything. ”

Shang Zhuo said: "Although the prince has the heart to respect the two of us, how dare I be called an elder?" It's really out of order. Even if Childe respects the two of us, he only needs to call us by name. Otherwise, my heart is really uneasy. ”

Jia Qiang hurriedly helped the two of them up, and said with a warm smile: "Okay, if I call him an elder, most of you will be uneasy in your hearts." That's not as good as this, I'll call you two big brothers in the future. I also hope that the two eldest brothers will agree to me. ”

Gao Long and Shang Zhuo glanced at each other, and arched their hands: "Dare to ask what is the matter with Gongzi?" ”

Jia Qiang smiled and said, "That is, no matter what the two eldest brothers have and what they need, whether they have gold and silver, or a house, or want to marry, or when they are tired of running around and want to settle down, they can tell me." I'm not afraid that others will buy you, if the two eldest brothers are greedy for fame and fortune, how can they follow the Mid-Levels Gong and my uncle, and go through hardships without changing their ambitions? It's just that I'm different from the two elders, I'm a person who lives a good life, so I hope that everyone around me can live well. ”

When Gao Long and Shang Zhuo heard this, they both showed a slight smile on their faces and gave up.

No matter what the new lord thinks, to be able to say this is enough to give them dignity.

Jia Qiang said again: "In the future, I may have a lot of affairs, and there will be a lot of important places that need to be taken care of." Therefore, if there are only two big brothers, there are still too few people. I don't think it's as good as this, the defense force around me has the two eldest brothers as the absolute core. The two eldest brothers each recruited eight reliable brothers, and eighteen guards, including the two eldest brothers, were the core guards on which I relied for my life. In addition to these eighteen, recruit another thirty-six, and also need brothers who are trustworthy and reliable first as peripheral guards. Of these fifty-two people, Big Brother Gao led 26 people, and Big Brother Shang led 26 people. It's up to you to decide how you want to rotate shifts. How much money you need, or what relationship you need to find someone, you can tell me directly, or tell Li Jing the same. In short, no matter what relationship is used, how much money is used, from now on, my personal safety must be foolproof! ”

He is not afraid of being laughed at, he is just afraid of death, so he is willing to spend a lot of connections and wealth to build an absolutely reliable guard.

And the reason why he trusts Gao Long and Shang Zhuo so much is not so much to trust them, but to trust their former masters Han Bin and Lin Ruhai.

Even if Han Bin wanted to calculate him several times and wanted to use him, the good minister of the emperor, as a knife to cut the situation in Jiangnan, Han Bin had no selfish interests in his heart.

Han Bin is truly dedicated to seeking the country, so Jia Qiang believes in the person he gave away and is worthy of trust.

Jia Qiang didn't believe that Han Bin would leave a "back door" on Gao Long, if so, it was not a matter of means, but a problem with his character.

And how can such a person sacrifice his life to seek the country?

Gao Long and Shang Zhuo didn't expect that Jia Qiang would give him such a heavy responsibility and trust.

As a big husband, how can you not have a heart for power?

It's just that in the past, in front of Han Bin and Lin Ruhai, it was difficult for masters of the rivers and lakes like them to have the opportunity to really take charge of themselves.

But I don't want to, it will be realized here in Jia Qiang.

The two also knew that Jia Qiang divided the two into two groups, which could not only urge the two to compete, but also allow the two to check and balance each other.

But so what?

They were ready to do things for Jia Qiang, even if there was competition, it was only an interesting thing, not a bad thing.

Naturally, he was more and more happy to agree.

After Jia Qiang introduced Li Jing to the two of them, the four of them discussed together for an hour and a half.

Gao and Shang contributed their trusted friends and put forward some basic conditions, such as the placement of those people's families.

As soon as Jia Qiang waved his hand, he first sent 10,000 taels of silver as a fund.

This figure, with the initial placement of manpower, is more than enough.

It wasn't until dusk that the four of them discussed the approximate route.

While there are still many details to consider, the general framework has been put in place.

After that, just keep filling in the details, such as how to prevent the opponent from poisoning......

"Alright, let's do this for today. The old lady of the Qi family invited me to Qi Garden as a guest, and I still have to give this face. By the way, Brother Gao may not know about this Qi family master, but Brother Shang must know. What do you think of Qiyuan? ”

Jia Qiang stood up, stretched, and asked with a smile.

Shang Zhuo's ordinary face, when he heard the words "Master of the Qi Family", he was already solemn, and when Jia Qiang asked, he replied in a deep voice: "Qi Yuan, unfathomable." ”

Jia Qiang let out an "oh" sound and said curiously: "How unfathomable?" ”

Shang Zhuo said: "The Qi family is rich like that, and I don't know how many people in the rivers and lakes and green forests beat his family's idea." Serious door-to-door visits, no matter how many, will never return empty-handed. But there are also some greedy people, who feel that the one or twenty taels of silver are the same as sending them to Huazi, and they want to get them by themselves. Such a person, after visiting Qi Garden late at night, no one has ever come out. And with this self-confidence, none of the people who entered Qi Garden to find some gold and silver expenses were mediocre. ”

Jia Qiang smiled and said, "In this way, this Qi Garden has become a tiger's den in Longtan?" However, I am naturally bold, and I will go to meet the silver fox of the Qi family today! ”

……

Chunglintang.

Lin Ruhai leaned on the brocade side, holding a book in his hand, but he didn't read it anymore, he looked at Chen Rong who was a guest, and said lightly: "Mian Ren, in your opinion, what kind of calculation is the old fox of the Qi family?" In terms of the depth of the scheming city government's calculations, Qi Taizhong is no less than those ministers in the Military Aircraft Department, and I am ashamed of myself. ”

Chen Rong smiled bitterly when he heard this: "Even the master of the courtyard is ashamed of himself, let alone me?" But...... But I thought that the old fox of the Qi family might not be really calm......"

"Oh? How so? ”

Lin Ruhai asked hurriedly.

Chen Rong said: "Qi Taizhong has not seen outsiders for many years, and I heard that even if he is a member of the Qi family, in addition to the lineage, there are few people who can see him. Why did he suddenly want to see Brother Qiang at this time? I think he probably expected the mind of the mid-level prince, and he was really worried. That's why I will find a way to win over Brother Qiang. Isn't this exactly what he's been using all his life, and he's tried and tested. The old fox of the Qi family really has this ability, as long as Brother Qiang wants it, there is nothing that the Qi family can't get. ”

Lin Ruhai shook his head and said, "Then if it is, Brother Qiang hopes that the Qi family can retreat three miles in the salt industry?" Will he be able to say yes too? ”

"This ......"

Chen Rong thought about it, but still shook his head and said, "This, I really can't guess." ”

Lin Ruhai frowned slightly, and said lightly: "Brother Qiang said that he is thirty percent sure. But ask him where he is sure, and he will keep it a secret for the time being. Hehe, I really can't think of why Brother Qiang is 30% sure to persuade the Qi family to work with him to conspire with the Bai family. You must know that most of the time, the Bai family is also looking forward to the Qi family. ”

……

Night.

Qi Garden, Thatched Cottage.

Qi Taizhong, the old lady of the Qi family, also looked at Jia Qiang with some curiosity, and said with a smile: "Liangchen Xiaoyou, your appearance has made the younger generation in the world bleak, and even we, the old goods, have to avoid your edge." A handsome man like you, the old man hasn't seen him in years. ”

Jia Qiang looked at this old man with a fairy wind, smiled, and said, "It's just a knife that can't help itself, the word Junjie really can't afford it." Old Qi, I also admit it when others say this, but if you keep saying this, you will lose the name of your old 'silver fox', it's too vain. ”

When Qi Yun, the only third person in the cottage, heard this, his face changed suddenly, and his eyes looked at Qi Taizhong with shock and anxiety.

The name of the silver fox has not been mentioned for at least twenty years......

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