Chapter 37: The Prisoner I
For the Zheng clan people who were waiting for the results outside the ancestral temple, the sudden change in the situation in the ancestral temple was beyond everyone's expectations.
I thought there would be a long quarrel, but in just half an hour, everything fell to the ground.
Liufang continued to be in charge of Anyuan Hall, and the Nanzu Zheng family was subsumed under the name of Liufang, which also made the Liufang Anyuan Hall, which had been stormy since the death of Zheng Dashi, suddenly gained unprecedented stability. The annexation of Nanzu is not only the huge wealth brought by Nanzu Zheng's family, but more importantly, the two clan elders in the hands of Nanzu Zheng are included in Anyuan Hall.
Zheng Renji may not be able to completely control the Zheng Wei brothers, but An Yuantang has obtained the quota of five clan elders because of this, and has surpassed Jingtang to become the one with the most clan elders in the entire Zheng family. In the future, as long as it is about the interests of the six houses, the power of these five clan elders will have a huge impact on the entire Zheng family.
At least, within three generations, Anyuantang is as stable as a rock.
After these twists and turns, Zheng Shanyuan's control over the clan elders was cut by half.
Zheng Shi'an became the clan elder and took over Zheng Dashi's position in the clan elders' association, which also exceeded most people's expectations.
A person with incomplete five bodies and a domestic slave background actually entered the clan elder meeting in a grand manner?
You can be unconvinced, but you have to accept it. Everyone clearly understands that Zheng Shi'an, who has entered the clan elders' association, is no longer a disabled old man who they can secretly discuss and even curse in private.
He has surpassed most of the Zheng family's children and has become the eighteen big people who can control the life and death of the clansmen.
"Brother Zheng, congratulations!"
The Zheng Wei brothers followed Zheng Renji and met Zheng Sai On in the bazaar.
The two stepped forward to greet each other affectionately, and Zheng Shi'an quickly adjusted his mood after a moment of surprise and returned the salute again and again.
When Zheng Yanqing told Zheng Shi'an that he was going to send him to the clan elders' association, Zheng Shi'an treated him as a joke.
However, twenty-five days later, he actually became the eighteenth patriarch of the clan elders, as if in a dream. While greeting Zheng Renji, Zheng Wei and others, he secretly looked at Zheng Yanqing, who was playing with Zheng Hongyi. It's not just Zheng Shi'an who is observing Yanqing, but also the Zheng Renji brothers, who are also secretly looking at Yanqing.
How did this kid do it?
Before Zheng Wei made a decision, Zheng Renji was not at all clear about Zheng Wei's choice.
Don't look at him in the ancestral temple to make a calm appearance, but in fact, the moment Zheng Wei announced that he was under the name of the sixth room, Zheng Renji thought that he had heard it wrong. Fortunately, after he took over An Yuantang, he faced a baptism of crisis.
Today's Zheng Renji is very different from Zheng Renji a few months ago.
He looked at Yan Qing, but his father, Zheng Dashi, said on his deathbed came to his mind.
"Renji, your surname is Zitutuo, and you are not calm enough. Let you take over the sixth room, to be honest, it is not safe to be a father. The way forward is up to you. But there is one thing that you must firmly remember: you must win over Zheng Shi'an, even if you treat him with the courtesy of your father. At the beginning, I wanted to pick up Yanqing and be a helper for Hongyi. Now it seems that the kid has a splendid mind, and it is definitely not a thing in the pool. However, as long as you win over Zheng Shi'an, you will hold him.
Even if that kid is seeking benefits for Zheng Shi'an...... Remember, in the end, it's us who will benefit.
So, since you can't suppress him, you might as well help him. As long as that child is there, I can sit firmly in Anyuantang. ”
At the time, Jung In-ki was unimpressed.
Then when Zheng Yanqing was awarded the title of Cloud Cavalry Captain and apprenticed to the master Sun Sheng, he understood the meaning of Zheng Dashi's words.
Yanqing's path has become wider and wider, and it is no longer a Zheng family that can be restrained.
Since you can't be restrained, let it go! When Yan Qing asked Zheng Weishan to convey his meaning to An Yuan Tang, Zheng Renji didn't quite believe that Yan Qing could come back to life. It's just that he wants to try, so let's try it.
Anyway, the situation has been extremely bad, could it be even worse?
But Zheng Yanqing surprised Zheng Renji again...... He actually did it, and the means were so subtle, even so subtle that Zheng Renji couldn't see clearly.
How did Yan Qing convince Nanzu Zheng to change his mind?
How did he say that Cui Zhiren came forward and made Zheng Shanguo come to the door?
All these questions can't resist the shock in the ancestral temple today. Even Zheng Yuanshou is on Yanqing's side?
"Brother Zheng, I heard that you have a good relationship with the Zhang family in Wu County?"
Zheng Wei asked tentatively, which immediately attracted Zheng Renji's attention.
Zheng Shi'an said: "I have some business dealings with Zhang Sanlang, and if I want to say that the relationship is good, it is still Xiaosun and Sanlang's intimacy. ”
Zheng Wei was stunned for a moment, and looked up at Zheng Yanqing.
Zhang Sanlang...... He was keenly aware that Zheng Shi'an's address to Zhang Zhongjian carried a kind of elder-like pride.
Now Zhang Zhongjian is in the south, a generation of predators.
He controlled most of the silk brocade in the south of the Yangtze River, and controlled more than seventy percent of the sugar fields. What's more, Zhang Zhongjian has the secret method of sugar and rock sugar. Backed by the trust of the Son of Heaven in the Zhang family, he has extremely abundant funds in his hands, making him faintly the first wealthy businessman in Jiangnan. The Nanzu Zheng family, since the decline of five generations, is already not as good as it used to be.
If it weren't for that, they wouldn't have thought of converting to their religion.
When Zheng Wei thought of this, he suddenly had the idea of befriending Zheng Shi'an.
His Zheng family is also rich in the south, but compared with the Zhang family, there is obviously a big gap.
"Zheng Wei, what do you mean?"
Just when Zheng Wei was thinking about how to make friends with Zheng Shi'an, an angry voice came, and Zheng Shi ran out of the market restaurant and rushed to Zheng Wei, "Why did you change the good things you said before." ”
Zheng Shi was of course angry!
In order to win over Zheng Wei, he gave up the position of a clan elder.
Now, his entry into Anyuan Hall has come to naught, and he has taken the place of a clan elder for nothing, and he has lost a lot of money...... Zheng Wei raised his head and smiled: "Shi Zexian's nephew, since you asked, I might as well make it clear."
After my Zheng family crossed to the south, although they wanted to return to their ancestors and recognize their ancestors, their roots were in the south of the Yangtze River. And in Jiangnan, I am not the only one. ”
"So what?"
"The Zhang family of Wu County promised to give up the sugarseed fields in Xin'an and Xuancheng counties, and share the benefits of the sugar business in these two counties equally with me."
"Huh?"
"The condition is that I want to join the sixth room."
Zheng Wei's expression was calm, and he didn't seem to be ashamed of his remorse. In fact, five generations after Nanzu, the Zheng family focused on developing business. Now their business has reached a bottleneck stage and needs new stimulus to grow.
Xuancheng County and Xin'an County are about the same as the Jiangxi region in later generations.
These areas are the most suitable for growing sugarcane fields, but Zheng Wei has many difficulties in obtaining them. At this time, Zhang came over. Zhang Zhongjian and Zheng Wei discussed and jointly developed the cultivation of sugarcane fields in the two counties, which made the Zheng family overjoyed.
Zheng Wei said: "Shize, I am a businessman, and I will cooperate with whoever can bring me benefits.
Obviously, you didn't do me any benefit from contacting me from the very beginning. Except for the titles of the two clan elders...... I have been in the south for many years, what is the use of asking for the name of this old clan? But joining forces with Liufang, I gained both fame and fortune.
You can laugh at my philistine, or you can laugh at me for being rude. But I want to tell you, the world is bustling for profit, and the world is bustling for profit. If the ancients were like this, what is wrong with me? So, I just have to say sorry to you. ”
Jung In-gi is a joy.
Zheng Wei will not live in Xingyang for a long time, which is a good thing for him, which is conducive to his better control of An Yuantang.
Zheng Shi was so angry that his face was red, and he pointed at Zheng Wei, unable to speak for a long time.
At this time, Zheng Shanyuan took Zheng Shiji and others to pass by, stopped Zheng Shize's speechlessness, and then smiled: "Brother Renji, it's really a good means...... And Uncle Zheng, congratulations on entering the clan elders' association, and please pay more attention to the development of the Zheng family in the future. ”
looked like a pari, and after finishing speaking, he took people and left.
Zheng Shi'an woke up very much, Zheng Shanyuan's words were quite meaningful.
So as soon as Zheng Shanyuan walked on the front foot, he said on the back foot: "Renji Xian, now that the matter of Xingyang has been settled, it doesn't make much sense for me to stay here." And Yanqing also wants to continue his studies, I think about it for a few days, and I will return to Luoyang with Yanqing.
As for the Grange in Gong County, after I return to Luoyang, I will send someone to take care of it. ”
I will not fight with you for power, and I have no intention of replacing your Anyuan Hall's status as a clan. I have the title of clan elder, and I am already satisfied.
So, I left Xingyang.
Zheng Yanqing has been paying attention to the movement here, and when he heard Zheng Shi'an say this, he couldn't help but secretly give a thumbs up and praise Gao Ming.
Grandpa did not get carried away because of the change of identity.
On the contrary, he is sober and knows the means of advancing and retreating. When he returned to Luoyang, he was in harmony with Yanqing's thoughts. At the same time, it also showed his attitude and dispelled Zheng Renji's concerns. Sure enough, he is an old man, don't look at Zheng Shi'an's ability is not high, but his ability to observe words and emotions and figure out people's hearts is much higher than others. Zheng Yanqing nodded lightly.
Zheng Renji also breathed a sigh of relief.
Zheng Shanyuan's words really made him scruples.
However, Zheng Shi'an's statement made him immediately dispel his scruples. You respect me, I respect you, Zheng Renji knows this very well. Since people have made it clear that they will take him as the master of Anyuan Hall, then Zheng Renji will also have to express it. After all, An Yuantang was able to survive the crisis this time, but it all relied on the contribution of the Zheng family's ancestors and grandchildren.
"Yanqing has a big future, and it is also right that my uncle wants to return to Luoyang.
Now that Yan Qingbai is under the door of General Changsun, he really needs to stay in Luoyang. It's just that my uncle wants to leave it alone, but he can't hide it. In this way, the little nephew will ask his uncle to manage the industry in Luoyang. The old soldiers over there also respect their uncle, and they are much better at managing than being good...... Just now, the general told me privately that he was about to step down from his post as the general of the Right Marquis, and His Majesty intended to appoint him as the Taishou of Yong'an. Wei Shan's age is not too young, he is a good martial artist, and it would be a bit condescending to stay in Luoyang, so I want him to go with the general. ”
(To be continued)