Chapter Twenty-Three: The Assassin's Family Banquet (Part II)

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The position has been arranged, in addition to the host Su Hanzhen and the three guests, there are also Su Hanzhen's two staff members to accompany them, both of them are surnamed Yang, one is called Yang Wei, the other is called Yang Xueyi, both of them are from a personal background, they are both white-faced scholars, they organize documents for Su Hanzhen, they don't have a strong ability, but they have been with him for several years, Wu Jin has seen them on the boat, and everyone calls them Yang Da and Yang Er.

Everyone said a few words, the guests and hosts took their seats, Su Hanzhen personally poured them a glass of wine, everyone hurriedly humbly said that they didn't dare to be, Huangfu Bailing raised a glass to Su Hanzhen, "My grandson is young and reckless, almost got into a big disaster, thanks to Lord Su's timely help, I am very grateful, although this glass of wine is difficult to express my gratitude, but I must toast Lord Su with a glass." ”

After speaking, he drank the wine, Su Hanzhen didn't say much, only smiled slightly, and drank a glass too, he put the empty cup on the table, and Wu Jin, who was quick-eyed, picked up the wine jug and poured it full of wine for him and his grandfather.

Su Hanzhen pointed at Wujin and said with a smile to Huangfu Bailing: "Mr. Huangfu, your grandson is a great talent!" Not only is he good at martial arts, but he is also bold and careful, and his intelligence is extremely high, not only making a lot of money, but also making Zhang Xianling unable to catch the handle and returning in vain, and the head of the Huang family was teased by him fiercely, which makes people feel relieved, this is the happiest day since I came to Donghai County to take office, old man, your grandson will become a great weapon in the future. ”

Huangfu Bailing stroked his beard and smiled, "Master Su praised him too much, he is all small skills of carving insects, in fact, he can't get on the stage, and the one who can really do big things is still my second grandson." ”

He patted Weiming's shoulder lightly and introduced them, "This time, my grandson took the first place in Huaiyang County's Xiucai in the first year, the Donghai County Township test in the second year, and the third year, that is, this year, he won the first place in Chuzhou Gongjushi, and even the third yuan, this is not easy!" ”

Huangfu Bailing's introduction moved Su Hanzhen and the two staff members together, not only Wei Ming Lianzhong Sanyuan, but also rare to be in high school for three consecutive years, ordinary people must be separated by a few years, and they can only take the exam after studying hard, because the difficulty of the examination between Xiucai, Juren, and Gongju is too great, and Wei Ming is promoted to one level in one year, and they have not heard of this kind of precedent.

Only those who are admitted to the Gongju are eligible to enter Beijing to participate in the provincial examination, and ordinary township candidates can also enter Beijing to participate in the provincial examination, but they can not participate in the Jinshi examination, and can only participate in the lower-level Ming Jingke examination.

Therefore, the imperial court has the saying of 'thirty old Ming Jing, fifty young Jinshi', which means that he was admitted to the Ming Jing at the age of thirty, which is already very old, and he was admitted to the Jinshi at the age of fifty, which is still young.

If Su Hanzhen values Wujin because of his wit and ability, then Su Hanzhen values Weiming because of his talent, Su Hanzhen hurriedly asked: "Then when is Weiming going to enter Beijing to participate in the provincial examination?" ”

Without waiting for Weiming to answer, Huangfu Bailing said with a smile: "I want to find something for him to do first, it is best to enter the official office, work at the bottom for a year or two, accumulate a little experience in dealing with people, and then enter Beijing is not too late." ”

Huangfu Bailing was already hinting at Su Hanzhen, Su Hanzhen naturally understood, so she smiled slightly: "I don't know where Mr. Huangfu is going to find something to do for Weiming?" ”

"Thirty years ago, I worked as an assassin in Yuhang County for a few years, and I wanted to see if there were any old friends I knew there."

Is it possible to find a relationship from thirty years ago? This is obviously an excuse, Su Hanzhen stroked his long beard and smiled: "Why bother to seek the near and far, if only Mingxian's nephew doesn't dislike it, you might as well come to my county office to do things, I happen to be short of manpower." ”

Huangfu Bailing laughed, "That's the best, Weiming, are you willing to do things for Lord Su?" ”

Wei Ming bowed his hand solemnly, "It is an honor for students to do things for Master Su." ”

At this time, the atmosphere on the wine table suddenly became intimate, Su Hanzhen was happy, he successfully won over the Huangfu family, Huangfu Bailing was also happy, the Huangfu family finally changed the backstage, he saw that Su Hanzhen was not the kind of greedy person, and even more incorruptible, and the assassin had much more power than other drivers.

"Come, I'll give another glass to Lord Su, but Ming, don't sit there stupidly, you also respect Lord Su!"

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The banquet dispersed, Huangfu Bailing took Wujin to leave, Su Hanzhen was in good spirits, and left Weiming specially, he wanted to talk to Weiming about academic matters again.

The sky was already dark, the rain was still falling, the carriage was passing through the rain and fog, Huangfu Bailing was in high spirits, talking and laughing all the way, he suddenly felt that Wu Jin seemed to be a little silent, and after a turn of thought, he reached out and pressed Wu Jin's shoulder, stared into his eyes and said: "You have made a great contribution to the family and Su Thorn Shi this time, I know in my heart that Master Su originally wanted to use you, you can rest assured, I will definitely compensate you, if you want, you can take charge of the family's purchase rights tomorrow." ”

Wu Jin shook his head and smiled faintly, "Even if Lord Su wants to use me, I won't agree, I'm also very happy that my eldest brother can get Lord Su's favor, this is also my purpose of pulling the strings, as for my grandfather's kindness, I understand it, I don't want to do things in the family for the time being." ”

Huangfu Bailing pondered for a while, and then asked him: "That.... What do you want? ”

Wu Jin still shook his head, "I don't want anything, I'm just a little worried." ”

"Worried?" Huangfu Bailing was slightly stunned, "What are you worried about?" ”

"Grandfather should have thought of it, Huangfu Qu! Grandfather took refuge in Su Thorn History, will he give up? ”

Huangfu Bailing was also silent, this was something he didn't want to face, but Wujin still pulled it in front of him, and after a long time, Huangfu Bailing sighed, "This matter, I will let Weiming find an opportunity to tell Master Su, I believe that Lord Su will not stand idly by." ”

Wu Jin smiled bitterly, "Grandfather, in fact, what I'm worried about is not what Huangfu Qu wants to do with us, what I'm worried about is that there may be cracks within the family!" ”

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Wu Jin's worries were not unreasonable, Huangfu Bailing took the two brothers to the Assassin's Mansion for a banquet, Huangfu Xu knew about it in the afternoon, and he got the news from the family who sent the post.

In fact, Huang Fuxu received a warning from Huang Fuqu from his stepwife Xiao Ji as early as three days ago, warning them not to be half-hearted and honestly participate in the competition of the head of Hucao, and Huang Fuxu knew that his father and Huangfu Qu had collapsed, and his father didn't tell him at all.

Today is the father went to Su Thorn Shi's house for a banquet, Huang Fu Xu faintly guessed that his father was afraid that he was going to change the court and take refuge in the new Su Thorn Shi, this speculation made Huang Fu Xu anxious and afraid, in fact, he didn't care about the so-called competition in charge of Hu Cao, his son's leg was broken, and this matter had nothing to do with him.

He was afraid of offending Huangfu Qu, because he had a secret transaction with Huang Fu Qu, three years ago, he privately used the family's 80,000 taels of silver, through Huang Fu Qu's relationship in the capital, to buy an official for his eldest son Huang Fu Zhuoqi, the county lieutenant of Haiyan County, Yuhang County, this matter he did extremely secretly, and it could not be seen in the accounts.

If his father wants to switch to Su Thorn Shi now, annoy Huangfuqu, and tell him about privately using the family money to buy an official for his son, he won't be able to eat and walk away, not only will his father not spare him, but everyone in the family will not spare him, 80,000 taels of silver! This is the family's emergency reserve silver stored in the capital, and no one is allowed to use it, but it was secretly misappropriated by him.

What's even worse is that he was cheated by the nobles of the capital, and 80,000 taels of silver was spent too unjustly, and he fell into a big trap, making him shameless to face the family, and this matter became the handle he held in the hands of Huangfuqu.

Huang Fuxu was distraught and paced back and forth in the room with his hands behind his back, what should he do? What to do now?

"Master, you seem to have something on your mind!"

The door curtain was lifted, revealing Xiao Ji's miserable face without a trace of blood, and it was the duty of Huangfu Qu to monitor Huang Fuxu's every move.

"I'm fine! Don't keep an eye on me, go about your business! Huangfu Xu said impatiently.

Xiao Ji was a little stunned, Huang Fuxu never dared to speak to her in such a tone, no! Something big must have happened.

"Master, I advise you, if you have anything, go and discuss with the county government as soon as possible, the day before yesterday, the county government warned you, you have not replied so far, the county government is a little angry, tell you to go!"

Huang Fuxu sat down with his head in his hands, his heart was full of pain, both sides were forcing him, what should he do?

"Master, the county prince let you go!" Xiao Ji didn't let him go, and urged coldly again: "Did you hear me speak?" ”

"You mean......"

Huang Fuxu jumped up with hatred, but when he saw Xiao Ji's cold and sharp eyes, he was like a deflated ball, and sat down again, and after a long while, he said helplessly: "I'll go!" I'll just go. ”

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The time was about the moment when Huangfu Bailing said goodbye from the Assassin's Mansion, and in the small guest room of Huangfu Canal, the third person in Donghai County was staring at Huangfu Xu viciously, and Huangfu Xu brought a news that made him angry, and Huangfu Bailing may have taken refuge in the new Assassin Su Hanzhen.

Huangfuqu is a very special person in Donghai County, his official position is not high, and he is appointed as the official position of Donghai County, which is second only to the history of the assassin and the long history, but the other driver is a fictitious position and has no power, so his real power in Donghai County is not even as good as a county.

Huangfu Qu is undoubtedly a clan, but this is not uncommon, when the stalls, selling tofu vendors are also surnamed Huangfu, the clan is like a cabbage that wants to rot in the ground, no one wants a few cents a pound, but the clan with a knighthood is extraordinary, just like the same Chinese cabbage, one is placed in the field, one is placed in the window of the top supermarket, and the luster of the title is worth a hundred times.

Huangfu Qu has a unique title halo in Donghai County: the Duke of Chuyang County, the title of County Duke ranks sixth among the twelve-level titles of the Daning Dynasty, second to the prince, the prince of the county, the heir of the king, the prince of the country, and the prince of the county.

The title is scarce because it is not easy to grant people, and in the entire Daning Dynasty, there are no more than five hundred people with titles, most of whom are clans, and in Donghai County, in addition to Huangfu Qu, only the old owner of Qi Ruifu Commercial Bank has been awarded the county baron because he has been a large taxpayer for three generations, but the county baron is far from being compared with the county duke.

Huangfuqu is the only official with a knighthood, so although his official rank ranks third and his real power ranks behind, his status in Donghai County ranks first because of his knighthood, which should not be underestimated.

And there is another important reason why Huangfu Qu is arrogant and arrogant in Donghai County, that is, he has a backstage, and his backstage is Huangfu Yibiao, the king of Dunhuang County, this person is Zongzheng Siqing, the imperial uncle of the Daning Dynasty, Huangfu Xu bought an official for his eldest son, and most of the silver fell into the pocket of this imperial uncle.

"Your father has disappointed me! He betrayed me. ”

Huang Fuxu was frightened for a while, and he whispered: "I don't think my father can be blamed for this, he is old and confused, and this may have something to do with one of my nephews." ”

"Who is your nephew?"

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