Tomorrow I want to go to Zhongyang Guan to seek Fu Shui, this is a major event related to Cao Peng's life, and the Zhang family naturally attaches great importance to it.

Since he was going to ask for Fu Shui, he naturally couldn't go empty-handed. There is no free lunch in the world, and the runic water of Zhongyang Guan is quite famous, and if there is no offering, it is impossible to ask for it. What to enshrine? Naturally, it will not be a three-animal sacrifice. Zhongyang Guan does not lack these, they give alms to the talisman water to ask for wealth, there is no money to worship, where can they ask for the magic talisman water? Everyone knows this.

Since the Yellow Turban Rebellion in Taiping Road, the imperial court's monitoring of the monks and warlocks has also become stricter.

In the first year of Zhongping, the Zhang Jiao brothers relied on almsgiving charm water to attract a large number of believers, and the harm caused to the Han family was incalculable.

Therefore, once the alchemist who gave the talisman was found, he would immediately arrest and torture him.

As a result, the alchemists began to blatantly take advantage of the opportunity to collect money. It is okay to give alms, but you must take out money and silk to worship and exchange. The government is not afraid that the monks will take advantage of this to collect money, but what they are afraid of is that they will take the opportunity of giving alms to the water to attract believers and gather people to make trouble.

In this way, the rune water trading becomes above board.

How much money you spend to worship, you will get the same level of runic water, the priest and the government, and then there will be no trouble.

The Cao family is not a wealthy family, Cao Ji is a third-rate blacksmith, and he barely makes a living by repairing iron tools. Zhang thought about it and felt that if he didn't show enough sincerity, he might not be able to ask for good talisman water, so he secretly took out the ancestral jade pendant and wanted to exchange it for more money and silk, so as to ask for talisman water for Cao Peng and keep him safe for life.

Zhang's father's father's father also had some time.

Later, the family road was dilapidated, and the Zhang generation became commoners. When he married Cao Ji, there was no valuable dowry, so he was left with this ancestral jade pendant.

Early in the morning, Zhang came to the market with a jade pendant.

In fact, she also knew that in a small place like Zhongyang Town, this ancestral jade pendant was not worth a lot of money.

But it is clear that the Zhang family still has a little hope and wants to sell it as expensive as possible...... Ordinary small shops naturally don't pay too high a price, and if they give them this jade pendant, they may not be able to understand the value. If you don't understand the value, of course, it is impossible to give a price that is satisfactory to Zhang. So after thinking about it, Zhang finally chose Cheng Kee & Co.

As in the big cities, there is also a gap between the rich and the poor in small towns.

Cheng Kee Trading House is the largest trading house in Zhongyang Town, specializing in the purchase of mountain goods. Almost all the mountain goods in Zhongyang Town were eaten by them...... At the same time, Shing Kee & Co. also operates a pawn business. The shopkeeper of Cheng Kee is named Cheng Ji, and it is said that he has a background in the government.

Zhang thinks that Cheng Kee may be able to recognize the goods with such a big business.

"Good jade!"

The pawnbroker of Cheng Kee is a knowledgeable person, and he can see the value of this jade pendant at a glance, "Brother and sister, where did your jade pendant come from?" ”

Everyone lives in the same town, and the pawnbroker knows Zhang.

Zhang said: "This is my family heirloom, if it weren't for my child's bad health, I wanted to go to Zhongyang Temple to ask for talisman water for him, and I wouldn't exchange it for money." ”

Cao Peng's matter, the pawnbroker has heard of it.

nodded sympathetically at the moment, and then said: "This jade pendant is quite old, and the carving is fine, not like ordinary people's ...... Brother and sister, if you decide to die, you are willing to go out twenty times, do you think it's okay? ”

The high-grade talisman water needs to be enshrined about ten times!

For the remaining ten times, you can also buy some medicinal materials to replenish Cao Peng's body.

Zhang was overjoyed and was ready to say yes.

But at this moment, I only heard someone behind the counter: "What is it, can it be worth twenty times?" ”

As he spoke, a short and fat black man came out of the back hall, wearing a gorgeous brocade robe, walked to the counter and picked up the jade pendant, and played with it in his hand.

"Shopkeeper, this is the daughter-in-law of the Cao family in the town, pawn a good jade."

This short and fat man is the shopkeeper of Cheng Kee Commercial Bank. I saw him glance at Zhang, and suddenly sneered: "What is a good jade, it's just a dilapidated jade, consistent!" ”

As he spoke, he pointed at the pawnbroker and scolded: "You rammer, don't you think I'm here in Shantang?"

Next time, show me a little bit clearer......"

With that, he took the jade pendant and left.

Seeing that Twenty Guan had shrunk all of a sudden, how could Zhang agree.

"This jade ...... I won't sell it, you give it back to me! ”

Doesn't Chengji know the goods?

Of course not......

He could see the value of this jade pendant at a glance, but it was obviously impossible for him to buy it for twenty yuan. As the legend goes, Nariki is a businessman with a background. He is the brother of the county magistrate of Wuyin County, and at the same time, his daughter is also the concubine of Zhang Xiu's nephew Zhang Xin!

Nanyang County is under the rule of Jingzhou.

Because Liu Xiu, the Guangwu Emperor of the Eastern Han Dynasty, was born in Nanyang, so after the establishment of the Eastern Han Dynasty, Wancheng was designated as the accompanying capital, also known as the southern capital.

A total of 37 counties were under the rule of Nanyang County, which were owned by Liu Biao.

But in fact, since Zhang Ji and Zhang Xiu's uncle and nephew invaded Nanyang, Nanyang County was divided into two.

With Jianyang as the border, the north of Jianyang is Zhang Xiu's territory, and the south of Jianyang, including Jianyang, 17 counties, including Jianyang, are governed by Liu Biao.

If you are in Wancheng, Chengji is not a person.

But this is Wuyin, with Chengji's identity, plus his brother as a backer, he is definitely the rich man of Zhongyang Town.

"You mother-in-law, why are you so troubled?

Sell for a while, don't sell for a while, what kind of place are you and me here? ”

Zhang saw that Cheng Ji wanted to hack her jade pendant...... So I couldn't help but panic a little in my heart, and hurriedly waved my hand: "I'm not selling, I'm not selling!" ”

When Cheng Ji saw this situation, his heart was suddenly relieved.

wants him to be a master, and he has always been the master of sideways walking in Wuyin County.

How can he let go of what he likes? Moreover, Zhang's attitude was resolute, coupled with panic in his heart, it was inevitable that there was some disrespect in his words.

This also made Chengji even more unhappy......

With a roll of his eyes, he had an idea.

On that fat face, a smile appeared, and he said with a smile: "Brother and sister of the Cao family, if you don't want to sell, then forget it!" ”

As he spoke, he returned the jade pendant to Zhang, turned around and ignored it.

Zhang didn't think too much about it, and after taking the jade pendant, he turned his head and wanted to leave. This Chengji is really too domineering, which makes her feel a little uneasy.

It's just that as soon as she walked to the door, she heard Chengji shouting behind her: "Where is my unicorn jade pendant?" ”

Zhang was stunned and subconsciously quickened his pace.

But at the moment when she was stunned, Cheng Ji shouted loudly: "Catch that village woman, she stole my jade pendant......"

There were two strong men standing at the door of the firm, and without saying a word, they rushed up and pressed Zhang to the ground. The jade pendant that Zhang was holding in his hand also fell to the ground. She was terrified and shouted loudly: "I didn't take your jade pendant, don't wronged the good people......"

"You thief woman, you have obtained both stolen goods, and you dare to quibble?"

Cheng Ji stepped forward with a sneer, picked up the jade pendant on the ground, blew the dust on it, and put it into his arms.

"This thief woman stole my jade pendant, have you all seen it clearly?"

He looked back at the guys at the counter, his triangular eyes burning fiercely.

Even if those guys knew it and could see Chengji like this, they couldn't help but be silent one by one, and said in unison: "I saw it!" ”

Zhang, immediately cried!

"Please come and ...... the three elders"

Cheng Ji shouted: "If you don't teach you a thief today, you won't know that the sky is high and the earth is thick." ”

The three elders are the township officials.

Although Zhongyang Town is not big, there are nearly 1,000 people. And Wuyin County is some distance from Zhongyang Town, so there must always be someone in charge.

All three elders need to be more than 50 years old, virtuous, and able to lead the crowd to do good.

But in these years of war and chaos, where did so many virtuous people come from who can lead the people to do good? Therefore, the three elders of Zhongyang Town are actually positions granted by private ministers. Responsible for the investigation and mediation of civil disputes, and at the same time responsible for the security of the territory of this side.

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Although Cao Peng didn't see what happened before, he believed that the Zhang family would never do anything like stealing chickens and dogs.

Seeing that the Zhang family was trampled under the feet of the Humpty Dumpty man, Cao Peng was suddenly angry!

In the more than ten days since his rebirth, he was very touched by Zhang's care for him. Although there is still some awkwardness in this heart, he has actually regarded the Zhang family as his own mother. Cao Peng's eyes were red...... Without saying a word, he had to rush over and fight hard.

A big hand grabbed his arm suddenly, and when he looked up, it was Wang Meng.

"Ah Fu, don't be impulsive!"

"Uncle, let me go, I'm going to kill that thief and fat man."

"Hugh is talking nonsense!"

Wang Meng grabbed Cao Peng and said in a low voice: "If you rush over like this, it will only make things more and more troublesome...... Cheng Ji has always been domineering, and he has the county order of Wuyin County as his backer, how can you beat him? Stay here and don't move, I'll take care of this matter. ”

At this time, the three elders came in a hurry with people.

"Master Cheng, what happened?"

"This thief woman stole my jade pendant, and all the guys in my shop can testify for me.

You immediately locked up this thief woman and quickly reported it to Wuyin County...... I want these untouchables to understand who is the heaven of this Wuyin County. ”

"Uncle Zhang, I didn't steal anything from him...... That's my ancestral jade pendant! ”

"A slut, dare to say anything about the ancestral heirloom? Lao Zhang, this thief woman is stubborn, in my opinion, she has to teach a lesson. ”

The people of Zhongyang Town whispered.

The third elder smiled with a smile on his face, "What Master Cheng said is that he should indeed teach a hard lesson!" ”

As he spoke, he waved his hand and asked his entourage to step forward, "Open your mouth for me and let her be honest." ”

"Stop!"

Before the attendant could make a move, someone in the crowd suddenly yelled.

The sound was like a huge thunder, and it shook people's eardrums. Wang Meng opened a path and walked out of the crowd. I saw that he was wearing a black placket and a large belt tied around his waist, with a bright hunting knife inserted in the big belt, and an iron fork on his shoulder.

Fighting in front of people, it is like a black King Kong.

A pair of thick eyebrows twisted into the word 'one', round eyes, and a steel beard under the jaw stand up, which makes people feel daunted......

"Master Cheng, killing people is not enough, why bother to embarrass my brother and sister?"

Then he looked at the three elders with his eyes around him, and shouted: "You old Zhang, you are still the third elder of Zhongyang...... Don't you know what kind of people the Cao family's younger siblings are? Folks in the big hometown, everything is still left on the front line, and it will be good to see each other later. You're right, right? ”

The terrifying momentum came to the face.

Cheng Ji couldn't help but feel a sigh in his heart, and his face suddenly changed greatly.

As for the third elder, he smiled even more awkwardly, "Tiger, you don't know what's going on......"

"Shit, I don't know anything else, but what kind of people the Cao family's younger brothers and sisters are, but they are clear!"

After that, Wang Meng strode forward and grabbed the collar of the entourage's clothes, "You fucking want to live, just get out of the way immediately!" ”

The retinue was horrified by the king and retreated.

Wang Meng took advantage of the situation to help Zhang's up, "Brother and sister, are you okay?" ”

"Uncle, I really didn't steal ......"

Zhang cried bitterly, but was stopped by Wang Meng.

He supported Zhang's with one hand, and slammed the iron fork to the ground, "Master Cheng, what do you say!" ”

Cheng Ji was so frightened by Wang Meng's terrifying momentum that he took a few steps back, and almost sat on the ground. This Wang Meng's momentum is too great!

Although Cheng Ji has never killed anyone, he can also feel the murderous aura on Wang Meng's body.

"Hehe, since you opened your mouth, tiger, then I will give you a face. I'm not going to pursue this anymore...... Take her away. ”

Wang Meng's eyes were calm, and he turned his head to look at the third elder.

"Since Master Cheng won't pursue it, then I think it's okay."

Wang Meng sneered and said in a low voice: "Brother and sister, if there is anything, let's go back and talk about it." ”

"But ......"

The Zhang family was a little unwilling, because the jade pendant was still in Chengji's arms.

Wang Meng said in a low voice: "Brother and sister, let's go back and discuss with Lao Cao first, and then make plans." ”

He raised his head and shouted loudly, "Ah Fu, why don't you come to help your mother go back?" ”

Cao Peng, who was outside the crowd, hurriedly agreed, and Wang Mai hurriedly ran over, holding Zhang's arm alone......

"Peng'er, my mother didn't steal anything."

Cao Peng turned his head and glanced at Cheng Ji, gritted his teeth and said, "Mother, I believe you, which dead fat man played a trick." ”

When a mother is a mother, she always hopes to maintain a perfect image in front of her children.

Listening to Cao Peng's words, Zhang felt somewhat comforted, and with the support of Cao Peng and Wang Mai, he suppressed his crying and walked home.

Wang Meng bowed his hand towards Cheng Ji and the three elders, and then followed.

"It's all gone, it's all gone!"

The three elders shouted loudly to disperse the crowd.

"Master Cheng, look at this matter......"

"This king and tiger rely on his own brute strength, and he dares to ruin my good deeds!"

Cheng Ji looked at the back of Wang Meng and his party, gritted his teeth and said: "If I can't get rid of this tiger, what face do I have in Cheng Ji to gain a foothold in Zhongyang Town?" ”

The third elder hesitated for a moment, "Master Cheng, to tell you something from my heart, I've put up with this guy for a long time!"

But this guy does have some skills, and the idlers are not his opponents at all...... In my opinion, I have to ask the eldest master to come forward in this matter. ”

The eldest lord is Chengji's elder brother, Wuyin County Order.

Naruki said: "It's okay to convince my brother to come forward, but you have to have a reason. ”

The third elder said with a smile: "If you want to talk about the beginning, it's not for nothing...... This Wang Laohu is not from Zhongyang Town, and I heard that he used to make a yellow scarf...... It's better to use this reason and ask the eldest master to come forward. Hehe, let's just say that this guy is related to the thieves in the mountains. ”

In this Zhongyang Mountain, in addition to Taoist temples, there are also bandits.

However, rabbits don't eat the grass next to the nest, and the thieves in Zhongyang Mountain have not harmed Zhongyang Town.

But a thief is a thief after all, an enemy of the government!

When Cheng Ji heard this, a bright smile suddenly appeared on his chubby face.

"That's it...... I immediately sent someone back to Dance Yin.

Let this Wang Tiger be arrogant for two more years, and when the time comes, I will see if he is a dead tiger without a head, can he continue to be arrogant......"

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