Chapter Thirty-Eight: Greedy Fishing
Wu Jin stopped and looked at him, but Zhang Rong said with a cold face: "I want to say the ugly words in front first, I am for the sake of your sincerity to admit your mistakes, so I am not to blame for your gambling fraud, but it does not mean that I will spare you again and again in the future, you remember, one is one, two is two, if you dare to break the law again, I will arrest you and go to prison!" ”
"Thank you Zhang County for the warning, Xiaomin has taken his leave!"
As soon as Wujin gave up his hand, he strode away, Zhang Rong looked at his shadow, and couldn't help but think of Su Hanzhen again, since the Huangfu family took refuge in him, then Huangfu Qu would inevitably turn his face with him, didn't it write in the newspaper? Uncle Huang sat on the stolen goods and went to work, which is a good show.
Zhang Rong turned around and entered the room, and suddenly saw a servant running in a hurry, followed by a middle-aged man, he couldn't help but be stunned, the middle-aged man was his servant Uncle Hong in the capital.
"Uncle Hong, why are you here?"
"It was the master who asked me to come, and I sent a letter to the second son."
"Come in and talk about it!"
The middle-aged man's name is Zhang Hong, he is Zhang Rong's father's scholar since he was a child, although he is a domestic servant, but his status is very high, the younger generations of the Zhang family have to call him Uncle Hong, and his father actually sent him to send a letter to himself, indicating that something big has happened.
Zhang Rong hurriedly unfolded the letter, there were two pages of letterhead, but Xiangguo wrote very much, so the content was not much, his father warned him in the letter, don't do anything greedy, don't ruin the future for petty profits, and take care of your feathers, Su Hanzhen is a clean official, the prince let him come to Donghai County, don't be caught by him, the battle for financial power in Donghai County, ask him to stay out of the matter.
Zhang Rong couldn't help but fall into contemplation, he had to admit that his father's letter came very timely, and he was also reflecting on it these days, he was defeated by Su Hanzhen in the matter of gambling, to a large extent, he was implicated by Huang Shilang, Huang Shilang's stupidity made him passive step by step in that matter.
Especially this time, Huangfu Yibiao was knocked down, which was undoubtedly a wake-up call, waking him up, if he wanted to go further and climb higher, he had to get out of the desire for money, otherwise, he would never be Su Hanzhen's opponent.
"Second son, the master still has a message, let me bring it to you."
"What message?"
"The master said that next month, Gao Shilang of the Criminal Department may come to Donghai County to inspect, and the person who came is not good, so you must be careful."
Zhang Rong was taken aback, Gao Heng was a staunch supporter of the King of Chu, what was he doing in Donghai County?
Just when Zhang Ronghu was uncertain, a servant reported at the door: "My lord, Huang Shilang sent an invitation card and invited your adult to a banquet in the evening!" ”
Just as he was talking about this, he came, and his face sank, "Tell him that I have something to do at night, don't go!" ”
Zhang Rong walked a few steps, he suddenly made up his mind, walked quickly to the desk, opened a locked drawer, and took out a sandalwood box, which was a silver ticket given to him by Huang Shilang a month ago, 15,000 taels of silver, on the condition that Huang Jun, the son of the Huang family, be recommended to run for the election of Hu Cao, and pay 15,000 taels of silver after the matter is completed.
Now that he didn't want to ask about the Huang family, Zhang Rong beckoned, called his henchmen forward, handed him the box and instructed: "You go to the Huang Mansion, find Huang Shilang, return the box to him with your own hands, and don't say anything." ”
Zhang Rong looked at the staff with his hands behind his back and walked away, a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, he knew that there was a person who would happily accept the fifteen thousand taels of silver.
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Huang Shilang never dreamed that the county order Zhang Rong would return 15,000 taels of silver to him, what does this mean, does this mean that Zhang Rong gave up the Huang family? Did the Huang family lose Zhang Rong's backstage?
Huang Shilang was so nervous that he locked himself in the house for half a day, he was flustered, and his heart was very irritable, this time he was in charge of Hu Cao, Huang Shilang was also bound to win, and the Huang family had a high voice, among the six big families, only the candidates recommended by the Guan family, the Huangfu family and the Huang family had a good reputation, in fact, it was the competition of the three of them.
Seeing that the election of the head of the household department has begun, at this time, Zhang Rong returned 15,000 taels of silver, not only did their Huang family lose this backstage, but it also meant that Zhang Rong withdrew from the election of the head of the household, without Zhang Rong's recommendation, the Huang family is likely to lose the qualification to run.
"Bang bang!" There was a knock on the door, and the voice of the eldest son, Huang Jun, came from outside, "Father, can I come in?" ”
"Come in!"
After thinking about it for a long time and not coming up with anything famous, Huang Shilang couldn't help but feel a little discouraged, the door creaked open, and Huang Jun walked in from outside.
The Huang family is different from the Huangfu family, the Donghai Huangfu family is a big family, the descendants are prosperous, with hundreds of family members, and the Huang family only has three brothers, although Huang Shilang is called Shilang, but he is the eldest son, his three elder brothers all died, he also has two younger brothers, the three brothers each have two sons, plus two young grandchildren, a family has only eleven men, it seems that the heirs are very thin, and most of the family does not study much, all of them are brave and ruthless.
But only Huang Shilang's eldest son Huang Jun is an exception, Huang Jun is the only scholar in the Huang family, and he was also admitted to the Juren in the township examination last year, although the ranking is in the last few, but after all, he got the title of Juren, he has become the only hope of the Huang family, Huang Shilang also dreams that his son can be an official, and he has the greatest hope.
Huang Jun walked into the house and persuaded Huang Shilang: "Father, since the incident has happened, there is no way to escape, so it is better for us to think of another way." ”
Huang Shilang sighed, "I didn't run away, I was also thinking about countermeasures, but I couldn't think of a good way, and I was anxious!" ”
Huang Jun sat down and smiled slightly, "Father, maybe I have a countermeasure." ”
"Ahh
Huang Shilang was overjoyed and hurriedly urged him: "Say it quickly, what's a good way?" ”
"Father, I heard that the Huangfu family recommended Huangfu Weiming to be the staff of Su Thorn History, has my father heard about this?"
"I seem to have heard about this, and Huangfu Qu was furious because of it......"
Huang Shilang suddenly reacted and his eyes widened suddenly, "You mean to say that we will take the road of Huangfu Canal instead?" ”
Huang Jun nodded, "I heard that there was a split within the Huangfu family, the old man Huangfu took his grandson Weiming to take refuge in Su Tingshi, and although Huangfu Xu still wanted to rely on Huangfu Qu, his son Zhuoyu's leg was broken, and the murderer is still unknown, so I am sure that Huangfu Qu will no longer recommend people from the Huangfu family to run for the head of Hu Cao, why don't we go to this Huangfu County Duke and get this quota from him, what does my father think?" ”
Huang Shilang slapped his head heavily and sighed: "It's still my son who thought of a countermeasure, but I still thought about it for an afternoon." ”
"Father, that's without further ado, tomorrow is the final registration deadline, and we have to settle it today."
Huang Shilang nodded, gritted his teeth and said hatefully: "It's not that we are unkind, but he is unjust, okay!" I'm going to find Huangfu Qu tonight. ”
After a pause, Huang Jun smiled sinisterly again, "I heard that Huangfugui's pawnshop is about to open, doesn't my father want to congratulate him?" ”
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Huangfuqu never dreamed that the Huang family would come to take refuge in him, looking at the silver ticket of 15,000 taels of silver on the table, he only felt dizzy in front of him, he was worried about the loss of 5,000 taels of silver, and suddenly a pie fell from the sky, 15,000 taels of silver fell on his head, not only 15,000 taels of silver, this is only half, if the Huang family can finally win the head of Hucao, another 15,000 taels of silver will be paid.
"Brother Huang, this ..... How embarrassing is that? ”
Humility is a must, Huangfu is the commander of Donghai County, and he has the title of Duke of Chuyang County, how can he accept a bribe from a businessman casually? Otherwise, he will lose his identity, of course, silver is also necessary, the silver who entered his mansion has not heard that he can escape, it depends on how Huang Shilang placed a ladder for him, he looked at Huang Shilang eagerly, hoping that he could say a beautiful voice like Xianle.
Huang Shilang scolded secretly in his heart, but his face smiled, two yellow rat whiskers cocked left and right, and said very sincerely: "This is a little bit of the villain's filial piety to the county prince, I came to visit, how can I come empty-handed, this is the minimum etiquette, even between parents and brothers, you can't come to the door empty-handed!" I know that the county magistrate has always been honest and honest, and he will not accept gifts easily, but the rules of officialdom must be followed by the county magistrate, otherwise how can other people's officials go on, even if it is for the friendship of colleagues, wronged himself, please ask the county magistrate to laugh. ”
Huang Shilang gently pushed the silver ticket forward, he was not worried that Huangfu Qu would not accept it, but that Huangfu Qu was too little.
Huangfu Qu's eyes narrowed with a smile, and he sighed, "People are sophisticated, courtesies are still exchanged, and the official can't help himself!" ”
The silver ticket went into his hand, and then into his sleeve, he raised his eyebrows, and pretended to sigh again: "Speaking of which, I've been in a really bad mood for the past two days, and I've neglected the head of the Huang family." ”
Since Don't drive adults have already said that they are in a bad mood, then Huang Shilang can't pretend to be stupid and didn't hear it! He immediately asked with concern: "I don't know what troubles the county magistrate has?" ”
"Hey! It's a shame to say, I usually like to collect famous porcelain, but yesterday I accidentally broke a beloved Junyao teacup, I was so sad that I didn't sleep well all night, you see, my eyes are still swollen! Hey, my Jun kiln! How could I be so careless? ”
After speaking, Huangfu Qu was extremely distressed, tears fell, Huang Shilang was stunned, Jun kiln porcelain has always been a royal tribute, very few people go out, Donghai County can also get it, but the price is very expensive, a teacup costs at least five thousand taels of silver, and this Huangfu County Duke still thinks that the money is less!
But the fifteen thousand taels of silver are gone, Huang Shilang is like a hooked fish, it's too late to regret it, he suddenly understands a little bit why Huang Fu Xu can't leave Huang Fu Qu, he should be the same as himself, he can't help himself.
Now that he has swallowed the bait, Huang Shilang can't put the hook off, unless he wants to lose 15,000 taels of silver for nothing, he has to be heartbroken, and said with a smile: "What a coincidence, I also have a Junyao teacup at home, you might as well give it to the county princess to match." ”
The smile on Huangfuqu's face was as simple as an old fisherman who had caught a few more fish, and he reminded the other party with a smile: "The head of the Huang family heard it wrong, I said a pair of teacups." ”
Huang Shilang's eyes were dark, and of course he almost fell........
Huang Shilang left the demon cave of Huangfu Qu with one foot deep and one foot shallow, in his opinion, Huangfu Qu is no different from a monster who eats people and does not spit out bones, his 25,000 taels of silver is gone, and this is only half, and he will give the other half after the fact.
However, what made Huang Shilang feel a little relieved was that Huangfuqu patted his chest and assured that the head of Hu Cao would definitely belong to his son, and if it didn't work, he wouldn't take a penny.
There is another thing that makes Huang Shilang quite puzzled, he used to be the person of the county commander Zhang Rong, Huangfuqu actually didn't ask what happened between himself and Zhang County, isn't he afraid of offending Zhang Rong, but looking at his appearance, he doesn't seem to care at all, contrary to common sense, which makes Huang Shilang feel faintly uneasy in his heart, he always feels that this matter is a little unreliable.
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