Chapter 5: The Villain
The interlocking conspiracy calculations became clear under Yang Zhen's inferences and narrations, but they also made Yang Chen and Ruan Wu frightened, and the Yao family was too vicious to do things this time. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info
Before Yang Chen could say anything, Ruan Tong had already slapped his palm on the table, and the cup in front of him was also spilled with a wave of water: "It's just too deceitful!" How dare their Yao family bully us like this! Although the Yao family didn't hurt him, Ruan Wu still looked indignant, obviously he felt the same way.
Yang Chen also frowned: "Erlang, what do you think they are trying to do?" Is it just to ask me to give up the quota for the local test? When he said this, he felt a trace of guilt in his heart, because if this was the case, then the brother was also implicated in his injury and drugged.
Yang Zhen first nodded, and then shook his head a little unconvinced: "Judging from everything in front of you, it is true." But they are so deliberately setting up this situation, if it is only for this reason, it is a little unreasonable. They instructed outsiders to attack me, and then they faked a life lawsuit, and even bought Mo'er to poison me, which would be a crime if the government knew about it, and a township test place didn't seem worth the risk. ”
Yang Chen still accepted his judgment: "Then what is their intention to go further?" Unconsciously, he had been completely guided by Yang Zhen.
But this time Yang Zhen couldn't guess the reason: "I don't know, but it should be a big plan." But the good thing is that we've discovered their plot, so no matter what they try to do, they won't succeed. ”
"Yang Er, should we do something to fight back?" Ruan Wu said hatefully: "The Yao family dares to find outsiders to fight the people in this county, as long as I spread the word, I will have their good fruits to eat!" ”
The concept of vernacular in this era was much stronger than that of later generations, and in some records, there were many incidents that led to large-scale group fights between the people of two villages, two townships, and even two counties because of some trivial matters. Although this kind of thing mostly happens in poor and remote areas, Jiangling County is not like this, but once people know that the Yao family dares to collude with outsiders to fight people in the same county, it is enough for them to be accused by thousands of people. But Yang Zhen shook his head and vetoed the idea: "No, this will certainly make the Yao family deflated, but their loss will not be too great, but it will make them know our reality and truth, which is not advisable." ”
"Why don't you sue the official? They lied that you had a life lawsuit, and once it was confirmed, the charge was not small. Yang Chen proposed a more secure approach.
But he was also rejected by Yang Zhen: "I'm afraid it's not easy, they didn't leave any physical evidence in this matter, only big brother, I'm afraid it's hard to convince people." Moreover, you also have a private transaction with the Yao family in this matter, which will affect your opinion in the minds of all the adults. What's more, even if there are no concerns in these two aspects, with the Yao family's current power in the county, it is not too difficult to make this matter a big thing a small one. ”
"Then is it okay to just put up with it?" Ruan Wu said very angrily.
"Of course we can't just leave it at that, but if we want to get revenge, we have to have a whole and careful plan, not be so rushed." Yang Zhen looked calm, and in the eyes of Yang and Ruan, he always felt that he was a little strange in front of him.
"So what should I do now?" Ruan Wu said busily.
"Eat." Yang Zhen's answer was quite surprising: "It's noon, it's time to eat first." As for how to fight back, it's not too late to think about it slowly after eating. ”
After an ordinary lunch, Yang Zhen instructed Ruan Wu a few more words, telling him not to rush out and send him away. Then, the seemingly relaxed expression on Yang Zhen's face was a flicker: "Big brother, is there any room for redemption in the township test?" ”
Yang Chen also flashed a trace of unwillingness, but quickly regained his expression: "I have removed the reference document from Sect Li's commandment, and now it is impossible to repent...... " Speaking of this, he couldn't help but sigh. He studied hard for nearly ten years, in order to start a career, and now he has to wait for three years to get off to a good start, even if Yang Chen is quiet, his heart is full of depression and anger. If it was really to protect his brother as he thought before, he would have admitted it, but now it seems that he was clearly calculated, how can he be willing.
Seeing this, Yang Zhen's anger in his heart became a little stronger. In fact, his anger was a few points better than Ruan Tong, after all, it was about himself, and it was related to the future of his brother who was respected by him, how could he treat it calmly? However, in his previous life, he had always dealt with all kinds of crisis conspiracies, but he had long been accustomed to restraint and calmness in the face of the enemy, because he knew that only in this way could he achieve victory.
After groaning, Yang Zhen said again: "Big brother, you don't have to be discouraged, things may have a turnaround." ”
"The township tried this matter, but I'm afraid it will be irreparable. It's early June now, and August is autumn, so in less than two months, what can be changed. Yang Chen said dejectedly. He didn't finish his words, in the past two months, the candidates who took the township examination will also rush from Jiangling to Wuchang, the administrative office of Huguang Province, so it will only be a month's work at most.
"Then maybe, what if the two sons of the Yao family died suddenly during this period?" Yang Zhen's eyes flashed with murderous intent, but he said it very lightly.
"Huh?" Yang Chen obviously didn't watch out for the Brotherhood to say such a shocking thing, and it took a while to come back to his senses and reprimand: "What nonsense are you talking about, don't say these nonsense words again in the future!" ”
"Big brother, what I said was not a momentary angry talk, but something that was considered!" Yang Zhen was not panicked by Yang Chen's annoyance: "This is the only way to let the eldest brother regain the qualification for the township examination." Once something happens to the two candidates in our county, presumably the county will definitely think of making up for it, and you are their first choice, big brother. ”
"This ......" For Yang Zhen's inference, Yang Chen didn't know if it could come true, but it also made him excited, especially when he knew that everything was the Yao family's calculation, he was also full of resentment, how could he be calm. But he still shook his head: "Killing someone is not a trivial matter, and you have a leg injury that has not healed, how can you succeed?" ”
"Originally, I was a little surprised that my leg injury had not healed for a long time, but since I was drugged, I thought it would heal soon. Maybe in less than ten days and a half, I'll be back to normal. When the time comes, I will secretly attack again, and I am not afraid that I will not be able to deal with them. ”
Yang Chen looked at his brother with some gratitude, but finally said, "Your heart is understood by my brother, but don't mention this matter again." Three years later, if you want to participate in the imperial examination for your brother again, why should you take this risk? ”
"Big brother, do you think we will have a chance once we miss this year?" Yang Zhen suddenly said this, which immediately made Yang Chen stunned. After a pause, Yang Zhen continued: "What the Yao family did was completely villainous. And villains, of course, you can't offend them, but at the same time, it's best not to let them hurt you, otherwise they will continue to harm you, until you are completely eradicated. Because in their eyes, others are also people who will be avenged, and in order to prevent retaliation from those who have been harmed by themselves, they can only get rid of this threat first. Big brother, you are familiar with the scriptures and history, you must have some feelings about this, and there are many such villains in this thousand-year-old history book. ”
"Hmm......" Yang Chen thought about it carefully, it was really like what his brother said, there were too many cases of traitors persecuting Zhongliang again and again in history, which made his heart start to waver. But then, he looked at Yang Zhen a little strangely: "When did you become so proficient in history books?" ”
"This ...... It was only after listening to some of the storytellers outside, coupled with my own understanding, that I had this idea. Yang Zhen hurriedly found an excuse, and then changed the topic: "Big brother, if the Yao family is asked to make some gains in the township test, they will inevitably come to harm us again in the future, and it will be impossible for us to resist at that time." We must take advantage of the fact that the power in their hands is still small, and they do not know that we have been aware of it and are defenseless, and strike first! ”
Yang Chen was in a dilemma, a pair of fists clenched and loosened, released and clenched, like a few times, but still just shook his head: "No, I must not promise you this matter." After all, he is an ordinary person living in the Ming Dynasty, even if he has hatred in his heart, he can't make such a determination.
Yang Zhen also knew that his proposal was indeed too bold, killing people was not a big deal for him, but for the eldest brother who was just an ordinary person, it was not something that could be persuaded in a few words, even if it was that person, he was very disgusting. So he had to nod yes, anyway, there was still some time, and he also needed time to speed up the recovery of his legs and feet.
In the next few days, in addition to taking medicine, Yang Zhen tightened the intensity of physical therapy for the injured leg, and without the sluggish effect of the drug, his injury healed quickly, and after five days, he was able to step on the ground, obviously not half a month to walk as usual.
At the same time, in the county's Huichun Hall pharmacy, after sending his nephew Ruan Tong away, the shopkeeper Ruan Mian showed a thoughtful expression, and there was a black and yellow powder on his fingertips, which was the medicine that Yang Zhen asked Ruan Tong to take to show him what kind of medicine it was.
Because Ruan Mian went to another county a few days ago and was not in the store, it was not until today that Ruan Wu came to the door to ask him for advice. But Ruan Mian only told his nephew that he had never seen it before, but in terms of its efficacy, it was a strange medicine for skeletal muscle healing, so he sent him away. In fact, when he saw this medicine at first sight, Ruan Mian already recognized the name of this medicine and knew its origin.
"Soft bones...... The sharp weapon used by this sect to deal with strong enemies was actually used on the body of an ordinary young man, could this be done by someone from this sect, or this medicine was stolen by someone......" rubbing the little powder on his fingertips, Ruan Mian showed a deep groan.