Chapter 143: Fame in Jinling

The next morning, Choi woke up from a hangover and felt a splitting headache. He got out of bed, staggered to the table, picked up the teapot, and drank most of the cold tea in one go.

He felt much more comfortable, and sat down, thinking back to what had happened last night. He only remembered that he had escaped from the Wind Pine Pavilion and got into the carriage, and what happened afterwards was not at all remembered.

At this time, the door opened, and Zhai Xiaoshan walked in. He asked with concern, "Head of the family, how do you feel?" Do you want to ask Lang Zhong to take a look? ”

Cui Daoshu shook his head, "No need, it's just that I drank too much wine, and it's not a big deal." You've worked hard for you, you've been guarding outside? ”

"No, we take turns on duty for the night, and I just got up. Head of house, would you like something to eat? ”

Cui Daoshu felt that his stomach was empty, so he said, "You can get me a bowl of hot porridge and a few side dishes." ”

Zhai Xiaoshan agreed and went outside to gather food. After a while, he came in with a tray. He put a bowl of steaming porridge in front of Cui Daoshu and set out three more side dishes.

Cui Daoshu ate slowly, and Zhai Xiaoshan turned around and went out. After breakfast, Cui Daoshu began to wash up and changed into another piece of clothing.

He sat quietly, thinking about the events of last night. The plan is going very smoothly, and the song "A Cut of Plums" by Li Qingzhao will definitely spread and cause a sensation in the entire Jinling City.

He repeatedly deliberated on the subsequent development of the situation, and felt that he was very sure that he should be able to succeed. Zhai Xiaoshan's voice sounded outside: "Family master, Cao Deshun is here, waiting for you outside the gate." He said to let you go out and go with him to raid the He family's shop. ”

Cui Daoshu walked out of the room and asked Zhai Xiaoshan, "Did the people we sent to monitor find anything?" ”

"I didn't find it, there are still two people staring at the He family's shop."

"You leave two people to guard this place, and then take everyone with me."

Zhai Xiaoshan immediately went to make arrangements, and after a few minutes, he came to the courtyard with a dozen or so guards to gather. The guards were all dressed in miscellaneous civilian clothes, with short weapons hidden on their bodies, and some of them had their faces painted in charcoal black, so that they could not see their original appearance.

Cui Daoshu walked out of the inn first and saw Cao Deshun standing outside with dozens of people.

Cao Deshun saw him and said with a smile: "Brother Cui Xian, you are now a celebrity in Jinling City." It is estimated that the events of last night will soon spread throughout Jinling. Those popular singers will come to you in droves to ask for lyrics, hahaha! ”

Cui Daoshu said helplessly: "Brother Cao, don't make fun of me." Last night, I almost didn't die at the wine table. Those red girls, I am blessed, I will leave them to you. ”

"Brother Xian, no kidding. Let's go and go to the He shop. ”

The two boarded the carriage, and Zhai Xiaoshan followed behind with the guards. The carriage started and headed north. After walking for about half an hour, I came to an intersection.

The carriage stopped, and a tall man lifted the curtain of the carriage and said to the two, "Master, our brother has surrounded the shop. The errand of Jiangning Mansion will arrive soon, should you do it now? ”

Cao Deshun said solemnly: "Wait a while, let our people block the back door and the surrounding wall." We must let the officers do it at the main entrance, and we must not be caught by others. ”

The man agreed and hurried away. Cao Deshun said with a smile: "Brother Cui Xian, I have sent more than 100 people to surround the shop, and none of the people inside can escape, so let's wait." ”

At this moment, there was a commotion outside the carriage. Cao Deshun lifted the curtain and saw dozens of errand officers coming to the intersection, all of them holding various weapons and walking deeper into the street.

Many men in civilian clothes followed the servants, carrying sticks, chains, and the like.

The two chatted in the carriage, and after about half an hour, someone came to report that everyone in the shop had been caught, and that a large amount of illicit salt had been found.

Cao Deshun said: "Brother Xian, let's go there and have a look." Then the two men got out of the carriage and went into the street.

After walking for dozens of meters, the two saw many people gathered in front of a shop, all of them were people watching the excitement, they were talking a lot, and they didn't know what had happened to this shop.

The guards parted the crowd, and the two walked in. There were a few errand guards in front of the shop, and a retinue of Cao Deshun walked over and whispered a few words to one of the errand officers. The messenger looked at Cao Deshun, smiled and arched his hand, and invited the two of them in.

Cao Deshun nodded to the messenger and walked into the gate first. Cui Daoshu followed in, and Zhai Xiaoshan followed closely with the guards.

The inside of the shop was in shambles, with many goods scattered on the ground. A dozen people, tied up by ropes, stood by the wall.

The tall man walked over and whispered, "The head of the house, I asked, the shopkeeper left the day before yesterday, and the guys don't know where he went." It is very likely that he learned the news in advance and ran away. ”

Cao Deshun nodded, "You search carefully, focus on letters and account books, and then interrogate these guys, and be sure to find out the whereabouts of the shopkeeper." ”

The two of them walked to the warehouse behind them, and found that many people inside were carrying some sacks outside. An errand officer came over and said with a smile: "Mr. Cao, thank you this time." We have found a large amount of private salt, and our brothers will be rewarded when we go back. ”

Cao Deshun waved his hand, "Li Zhutou, don't be polite, tomorrow night, I will set up wine in the Drunken Immortal Building, let the brothers come." If anyone doesn't come, they will look down on Cao, haha! ”

Cao Deshun and Cui Daoshu looked around, and didn't find anything missing, so they walked out of the shop, boarded the carriage, and returned to Cao's mansion.

After lunch, the two continued to discuss things behind closed doors. In the evening, a tall man knocked on the door and came in, and saluted the two.

"The head of the family, I have interrogated them, and the guys said that the third child of the He family came to Jinling a month ago, stayed for a few days and left, it is said that he went to the Jinghu area. The day before yesterday, a person came from Mingzhou and said something to the shopkeeper, and then the shopkeeper packed up his things and took all the money in the shop away, and he didn't know where he went. ”

Cui Daoshu said with a solemn face: "It seems that there is a fish that has slipped through the net!" That person must be from the He family in Zhoushan, who came here to report the news. It seems that it is difficult for us to catch the third child of the He family. ”

Cao Deshun persuaded: "Brother Xian, you don't have to worry, the foundation of the He family is in Zhoushan, and it has been dug out by you." This third child of the He family is now a lost dog, and he must not make any big waves. Now he can only hide in Tibet, afraid that if you find him, he will definitely go far away and will not come back. ”

Cui Daoshu thought about it, and it had to be like this. Cao Deshun asked his entourage to step down, and the two continued to study the matter of the sea salt business. After a while, a steward came in, holding a large stack of posts in his hand, and said with a smile:

"The head of the family, many people came to send a tribute today, saying that they wanted to invite Cui Gongzi from Mingzhou to the banquet, and they are all here."

And the steward put the prayer post on the table, and went out.

Cao Deshun laughed and said: "Brother Xian, you have become famous in Jinling, it seems that we have been very successful, hahaha!" ”

Cui Daoshu looked at the post and said helplessly: "I really don't want to be so famous!" If I had attended all these banquets, I would have died at the table. I don't have a son yet! ”

Cao Deshun laughed even more, he picked up a fragrant post, and said while reading it: "Look at this, it's an invitation from Wu Paner, a famous prostitute in Jinling, and I ask you to meet tomorrow." Brother Xian, you are very blessed! Ha ha! ”

Cui Daoshu shook his head, "Brother Cao, it seems that I'm going to hide, I'll be hiding in your house these days and won't go out." ”

"It's a good idea, the talented and beautiful people in Jinling City must be looking for you. The more you don't show up and give people a sense of mystery, the more curious they will be. the more beneficial it is for our plans. ”

At this moment, there was a knock on the door.

A servant came in, saluted, and said, "Master Seo Hyun is here and is waiting for you in the lobby." ”

"Oh! It's coming so fast! Cao Deshun stood up and said, "Brother Xian, you and I went to meet Xu Xuan, I guess there is news." ”

The two went out and walked towards the lobby of the Cao family. Entering the lobby, Cui Daoshu saw a middle-aged man sitting and drinking tea.

Cao Deshun took a few steps and said with a smile: "Lord Xu, a certain family is polite." ”

He saluted Xu Xuan, Xu Xuan stood up, supported him, and said, "Brother Cao, don't be polite, please sit down and talk." ”

"Master Xu, let me introduce, this is Cui Daoshu from Mingzhou, you know each other."

Cui Daoshu hurriedly stepped forward to salute, "I have heard the name of Lord Xu for a long time, and I can see it today, how fortunate it is." Cui was polite. ”

Xu Xuan looked Cui Daoshu up and down, and said with a smile: "Sure enough, he is a beautiful son, worthy of being a family that has been inherited for thousands of years, so he can cultivate such an outstanding character." You don't have to be polite, please sit down. ”

Cui Dao confessed his guilt and sat down next to Cao Deshun.

Xu Xuan said straight to the point: "Brother Cao, I have lived up to the trust and have already presented the song "A Cut Plum" to Your Majesty. ”

Cao Deshun hurriedly asked, "Lord Xu, how is Your Majesty's reaction?" What's the review? ”

Xu Xuan stroked his beard and said reservedly: "After Your Majesty saw it, he was amazed, saying that it was a swan song for the ages, and he wrote all the pain of lovesickness." ”

Cao Deshun and Cui Daoshu glanced at each other, and they both felt that the plan was expected to succeed.

Xu Xuan asked: "Cui Gongzi, Your Majesty wants to know, is there any such song and lyrics?" ”

Cui Daoshu nodded slowly, "Don't hide it from Lord Xu, there are a few more." ”

Xu Xuan asked eagerly, "Then can you write it?" Your Majesty would love to see it! ”

Cui Daoshu smiled slightly: "Lord Xu, I can write it, but I have a request, I hope Your Majesty will grant it." ”

"Tell me about it."

"I want to meet Your Majesty and see the sky."