The Yali of the Bazhou Mansion set up a separate room for Ding Hao, at the end of the West Courtyard, with a high wall on one side, and the room was full of account books moved from the warehouse in Pig's Head Lane, and two yacha were looked at at the door. The weather has begun to get hot, the four windows are closed, and the room is impermeable, which is really difficult. Ding Hao only wore a shoulder and a wet towel around his neck, which didn't look like a tent.

Fortunately, the county lieutenant Zhao took good care of him, and ordered the little guy to send tea and wait for him regularly, and the two messengers were instructed by the county lieutenant Zhao and did not call him to drink. The two dukes were bored in the room, carried a pot of tea, took two pestles and a small table to sit in the corridor under the porch, and chatted lightly.

Ding Hao was not in a hurry to sort out the accounts, he first rearranged all the chaotic account books, and then grabbed a large brush and smeared on the account book to make some marks that only he could understand. County Lieutenant Zhao was concerned about the progress of the matter, and came to see him, and Ding Hao explained: "If you talk about bribery, the amount of money will not be less." Therefore, I omitted all those trivial accounts, and only selected a large transaction with a single amount of more than 1,000 taels for a period of time, or a large transaction with a cumulative amount of more than 1,000 taels for the same customer for a period of time, and transcribed these separately into a book. It's much easier to find the wrong loopholes. This is for the convenience of investigating the case, and there is no need to remember the fineness and quantity of each item of goods clearly like the bookkeeping in the library, and there is no need to write down a large number of trivial things with a small amount of money, so this re-transcribed case file must look clearer. ”

Zhao Xianwei knew that his skills were more than that, but he didn't ask much, sometimes, pretending to be confused is the true wisdom of Mingzhe to protect himself. County Lieutenant Zhao nodded frequently, looking deeply approving. He instructed the two dukes to take care of him, and if nothing went wrong, he would leave, if it wasn't for Ding Hao to find him, he wouldn't have taken the initiative to show up.

Ding Hao cleaned up the account books in the yamen of the state capital, and there was a yacha over to summon the library in Zhutou Lane, telling Xu Muchen that he didn't need to report to the yamen every day to listen to inquiries. This news made the guys who untied the pig's head unlibrary speculated, but Xu Muchen was calm, and there was nothing unusual on his face.

Early in the morning, he still appeared at the counter on time, his clothes were still straight, his hair was still meticulously combed, and there was no difference at all from usual.

The little apprentice went to make a cup of fragrant tea as usual, but the shopkeeper Xu held the fragrant tea but did not taste the tea slowly as usual, he sniffed the aroma of the tea and closed his eyes to recuperate, like an old monk in a fixed place, the tea did not drink a sip, and the eyes were not opened, the guys saw it and were a little apprehensive, working lightly, speaking softly, for fear of provoking the displeasure of the big shopkeeper. At this time, someone discovered that the second shopkeeper, who had always been inseparable from the big shopkeeper, did not appear.

When the guys were feeling something wrong, the second shopkeeper came in in a hurry, the shopkeeper looked a little tired, his eyes were red, as if he hadn't slept all night, it looked like something had happened, the guys' hearts rose again, but no one dared to come forward to ask.

Xu Muchen, who had been silent, heard that Wang Er's shopkeeper was back, so he opened his eyes, he looked at Wang Zhizhou, who was panting slightly, drank the tea that was gradually cooling in the cup, put down the teacup and brushed his sleeves into the inner room, Wang Zhizhou immediately hurriedly followed.

"What's the letter?" As soon as the two shopkeepers left, a few guys got together and whispered.

"I don't know, but looking at the face of the second shopkeeper, it seems that something big has happened."

"It's really worrying, have you heard, Master Ding sent Ding Haoding to inspect again, saying that he wanted to help the government sort out the accounts, what do you mean by Master Ding, is it to throw the big shopkeeper out and take the blame?"

"Don't talk nonsense, the big shopkeeper is a cronie of Master Ding, so Ding Hao has only been in charge for a few days? Maybe this is to let the entire Bazhou City see that the Ding family has not done anything wrong, so it is so reasonable. ”

"Our host...... Really haven't you touched the officials of the state capital through the pig's head unblocking? ”

"Hey! Do your job well, we shouldn't take care of it, don't care; If we shouldn't inquire, don't ask; We shouldn't talk about it, don't talk nonsense. Woe comes from the mouth, you know? ”

"Understood, understood." After being reprimanded by the older shopkeeper, several guys quickly dispersed.

In the inner room, Wang Zhizhou wiped the fine sweat on his forehead, and then whispered: "The big shopkeeper, I used a full hundred yuan to buy Liu Gongren to confide in the news, it seems that the situation is not good, these little officials can usually ask for the news they want from them for two dollars." ”

Xu Muchen smiled faintly: "This time, that time." Tell me, what's the news? ”

Wang Zhizhou said: "That Ding Hao is indeed as the messenger who came to report the news said, and he helps clean up the account books in the yamen of the state capital every day. He classified all the account books in chronological order, and only copied down the large transactions, classified and summarized, and explained the ins and outs of the case, so that the government could retrieve them one by one. He had been busy with these things all day yesterday, and there was nothing out of the ordinary. ”

"Hmph, there are some things that don't have to be done in the open, especially big things, there are many more official things done on the wine table than on the official case, in addition to cleaning the account books in the palace, what else has he done?"

"Yesterday morning, the breakfast he had at the Xingsheng Bun Shop was the bun shop in front of Dr. Xu's mansion. Zhen Zhu'er came to the city to get medicine for Master Ding, and the breakfast he had there with him, the two of them said something, but they couldn't inquire. At noon, Ding Hao left the government and went to the 'Four Seafoods' for dinner. ”

Xu Muchen interjected and asked, "Which officials are you invited?" ”

"He was alone, he ate in the lobby, and no one was seen at the same table with him from beginning to end."

The corners of Xu Muchen's mouth twitched, and he sneered: "The four seafood restaurants sell not live fish and shrimp, but also fresh parallel goods, all of which are transported from Penglai Island in Shandong Province by long distances in seawater boxes or large urns full of ice cubes, and the price is extremely expensive. ”

Wang Zhizhou said again: "At night, he stayed at the 'Pingchuan Inn'. The meal was also there, ordered a few side dishes, drank a pot of wine, and went back to the room to sleep, I stared at him carefully for a day and a night, and there was nothing else unusual. ”

Xu Muchen frowned slightly, and muttered to himself, "That's it?" This makes the old man a little confused, what is the intention of the owner to play this hand? ”

Wang Zhizhou asked nervously: "The big shopkeeper, the owner...... You don't want to throw us out to fight the disaster, do you? ”

Xu Muchen sneered: "He dares!" He's not afraid that I'll break the jar and shake him out? Besides...... Tent, here. ”

He patted his heart and sneered proudly: "Those account books are just an appearance, and there is no one who can see the secret in my Xu Muchen's tent without me breaking through the mysteries in them, and the entire northwest will not want to find the second one." Don't worry, the owner has a good face all his life, and now he is accused of being a profiteer, and there are many people in Manbazhou City waiting to see his jokes, and he sent a bullshit patrol in such a high-profile manner, just to show his innocence. Ding Hao, does that kid know how to take accounts? Hum! ”

Wang Zhizhou was a little relieved, the two talked again, someone outside came to pawn things, Wang Zhizhou was busy going out to receive him, Xu Muchen glanced at his back and smiled disdainfully.

Xu Muchen never thought that one day the imperial court would come to check his accounts, but he worked for the Ding family, and the officials of the Bazhou government were also unsightly, and he was very strict from beginning to end in making accounts. Later, his ambition gradually grew, and he filled his pockets with Yan Jiu and others, although he held the handle of Ding Tingxun's friendship with officials, after all, it was better not to tear his face, so the accounts were even more exposed. Now that the imperial court suddenly wants to check his accounts, this can be regarded as an unintentional willow, he is confident that with his decades of experience in pawn shops, the accounts are seamless, and no one can find out the flaws.

The problem is that it can't be found in the account, but it can be broken through from people. So many things, not he did it alone, over the years, he also has a lot of henchmen, these henchmen more or less know some of his things, now the government is only investigating him on suspicion, no punishment, once they have never been able to grasp the handle, ruthlessly use torture to extract confessions, it is difficult to guarantee that no one will provoke something unfavorable to him. Although they didn't know enough to kill him, it wasn't right after all.

In the past few days, he sat there twisting his beard every day and calculating, thinking about who knew what things were in his group, which people were more reliable, which people were softer, and if something happened, how he should take precautions as soon as possible. Thinking about these things, his hair turned white, and the beard under his chin was almost wiped out.

At this time, Ding Hao came to add chaos again, to be honest, it was not that he looked down on Ding Hao, it was really a hidden thing for one person, and it was difficult for thousands of people to find it, even if it was a shrewd hand in a pawn shop, he might not be able to find any flaws, Ding Hao had not been in contact with the pawn shop for a few days, this is not a self-taught knowledge of Tianzong talents, with him? What can be found?

After such an analysis, Xu Muchen was even more convinced that the owner sent Ding Hao not to deal with him, but to show a posture in front of the people of Bazhou and stabilize the hearts of the Ding family. So he put Ding Hao aside, and selected his cronies one by one: "Which one is not very reliable?" How much does he know about me? Once I confess something, do I have a handle for someone to catch it? ”

Xu Muchen twisted his beard and thought hard, the robe on his body was still not wrinkled at all, but the wrinkles on his face were like furrows, getting deeper and deeper......

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In the courtyard of the Ding family, in the back house, Mrs. Lu Shao came in through the side door after warming up the decoction, and saw Zhen Zhu'er going out from the front door. Mrs. Lu sat down on her knees beside the dwarf and said softly, "Official, it's time to drink medicine." ”

She held the medicine cup, blew lightly a few breaths, and handed it to Ding Chengzong, Ding Chengzong took the medicine in his hand, took a sip, and Mrs. Lu sighed softly: "If the official feels bored, it's good for the slave family to accompany you out for a walk." Let's find a place with mountains and rivers, so that you can relieve the troubles in your chest. ”

Ding Chengzong chuckled and said, "In the current situation of the Ding family, can I go away?" Why do you suddenly want to go out with me? ”

Mrs. Lu Shao said quietly: "The officials are bad and behaved, and they are bored in the back house every day, and they will inevitably feel lonely. Some time ago, the official had a very happy conversation with that Ding Hao, Xue Liang is a clumsy nerd, you can also hold him and say it for a long time, the slave family saw it, and ...... It's a little uncomfortable. ”

"Hehe, you're thinking about it." Ding Chengzong smiled and said, "Xue Liang is here to send a letter for Ding Hao. The husband didn't see the wrong person, this Ding Hao really did it, he asked Zhen Zhu'er to send me a letter, saying that he already had a way to deal with it, which could not only send the people of the court to return satisfied, but also keep my Ding family safe and sound, so that I don't need to be anxious. ”

"Oh?" Mrs. Lu Shao was surprised and said: "My Ding family is in such a difficult situation, everyone is helpless, the old man is sick because of this, he only went for a day, and then he thought of a way?" ”

Ding Chengzong laughed and said: "You are wrong, he was already seven points sure before he went, but there were still some things that needed to be confirmed, so he didn't dare to say too much at that time." Dumb? Haha, if he is a fool, there are still a few people in this world who are not stupid, this person is really wise and foolish. ”

Young Mrs. Lu's beautiful eyes flashed, and she smiled and said, "The officials are so happy, and the slave family is also very happy." But the slave family was very curious and didn't know ...... What kind of ingenious method can turn things upside down? ”

Ding Chengzong said with a smile: "He only said that there was a way, but he didn't tell me what it was, how could I ask him, the people of the drama will change, and each has its own subtle differences." This kind of thing doesn't have to be disclosed to anyone. ”

Ding Chengzong stroked his knees and sighed: "I didn't see the wrong person, if the Ding family wants to stand tall, I can't do it, and now I can only rely on him." If the Ding family lets him go, it will be the biggest loss for my Ding family over the years! ”

Mrs. Lu pursed her lips: "The official is determined to keep him?" Didn't you say that he had already gotten his mind? ”

Ding Chengzong nodded, and raised his eyebrows slightly: "He is a person with real talent and real learning, and his status here is embarrassing, why don't you leave?" If I were him, I would have to leave. However, being a steward in the Ding family is completely different from recognizing one's ancestors and returning to one's ancestors to be the young master of the Ding family. If he starts from scratch, he will fight all his life, and he may not be able to have the situation of the Ding family today, will he stay? ”

He put down the medicine bowl and looked serious: "Lady, Chengye and I are brothers of the same mother, as an elder brother, we should always be more tolerant of my younger brother, so I don't know what to say in front of my father no matter how he usually messes around." However, now that my father is looking at the second brother in charge, the second brother is really not that material, for the Ding family's long-term plan, I can only lose the kindness of the eldest brother. In fact...... Two days ago, I asked someone to collect some of my second brother's misdeeds, and I told my father to listen to them. Although Daddy dotes on the second brother, he is not confused, between the second brother and the entire Ding family, he will make the right choice. ”

Mrs. Lu Shao was taken aback: "Official...... Didn't you tell the master about the second uncle? ”

Ding Chengzong nodded silently and said in a deep voice: "Between the Ding family and brotherhood, I can only choose the former. I only hope that in the middle of the Ding family and the relationship between father and son, my father can also make the right choice. It's just that...... I really didn't pick it properly. ”

Ding Chengzong said regretfully: "The government is looking for trouble for my Ding family, I added fuel to the fire, and let my father know the true face of the second brother, cough!" If it weren't for that, Daddy wouldn't have been angry and bedridden. ”

Mrs. Lu was silent for a moment, then sighed softly and said, "Look at you, just talk, the medicine is cold, I'll go and heat it up." ”

Ding Chengzong said disapprerovingly: "Forget it, don't bother, just drink it dry in a few sips." ”

"Then how can it be done, ...... you are sick, it is better to drink while it is hot, and I will go to the heat." Mrs. Lu Shao said and picked up the medicine bowl.

Ding Chengzong suddenly grabbed her wrist, Mrs. Lu's body trembled, and the medicine bowl in her hand almost overturned, Ding Chengzong said strangely: "What's wrong with you?" ”

"I ...... I'm ......", Mrs. Lu Shao's cheeks were flushed, and she snorted lightly: "Who told the officials to scare the slave family, you haven't been ...... for a long time Can people not be surprised? ”

Ding Chengzong's expression darkened, and he said in a dumb voice: "Xiang dance, for the husband...... Alas, I'm sorry for you......"

Lu Xiangwu lowered his head and said faintly: "What do officials say, marry beggars and beggars, marry and beg." The slave family is your wife, and this life should naturally serve Langjun from the beginning to the end. Bitterness or not, it's all fate, what is there to say. ”

Ding Chengzong wanted to say something, but his mouth was open for a long time before he slowly closed it and sighed bitterly. Lu Xiangwu lowered his eyes, picked up the medicine bowl and got up to leave.

Ding Chengzong looked at her back, her light and graceful figure, her hair as bright as satin, her slender waist and plump waist, charming and charming, she was clearly still a young woman, but she was already ......

Ding Chengzong couldn't help but say abruptly: "Over the years, I have been busy with business and running around, and I don't even have a son and a half daughter with you, otherwise...... It can also soothe your loneliness a little. Alas! I'm sorry for you......"

In Ding Ting's training room, the smell of medicine is strong. The weather is getting hotter, Ding Tingxun is still covered with a thick quilt, and the doors and windows are closed, and there is no ventilation. In his early years, for the cause of the Ding family, he traveled everywhere in the northwest regardless of cold and summer, and exhausted his energy, so his health has not been very good. In recent years, pampered and pampered, illness is not a common crime, in fact, the body and bones are more weak, and the emotional ups and downs are great, so it is inevitable to be sick in bed.

He handed the medicine bowl forward, Yan Jiu hurriedly stepped forward to take the bowl, Ding Tingxun coughed a few times, and asked slowly: "The government investigated the bribery case of my Ding family, what are the eyebrows now?" ”

Yan Jiu put the medicine bowl on the table, helped him lie down diligently, and comforted him softly: "Master, Shopkeeper Xu is doing things very safely, what handle can the government catch him?" Besides, isn't this matter left to the eldest young master to do, you are sick, and it is still important to take care of your body right now. You're tired of worrying about this illness, but you can't work anymore. ”

Ding Tingxun snorted lightly and said, "If Zong'er is able-bodied and he is responsible for this matter, then what is the old man worried about?" But now he ...... Alas! He tried his best to protect Ding Hao, and the old man relied on him. Now that Ding Hao has gone to Bazhou, how much silver did he bring, but did he go up and down? ”

Yan Jiu said with a smile: "Master, you also know that the eldest young master is most like you, what are your thoughts, and rarely mention it to others." The eldest young master didn't mention it, and the old slave didn't dare to ask. ”

Ding Tingxun waved his hand tiredly: "That's it, I'll call him to ask when I go back." You don't always have to stay next to me, Chengye is too young, and he has no experience in doing things. The purchase of grain and grass is not trivial, you have to help him more, and this matter must not be mistaken again. ”

Yan Jiu said: "Don't worry, master, although the second young master is young and his temperament is not calm enough, he is smart and flexible. Besides, on the ground in this Bazhou, those big grain growers don't sell their grain to our Ding family, who else can they sell to? You can rest assured that nothing will go wrong. ”

"Humph!" Ding Tingxun wanted to speak and stopped, waved his hand weakly and said, "The old man wants to rest for a while, you go and get busy." ”

"Yes, then...... The old slave retired. Yan Jiu stepped forward to tuck the corners of the quilt for him, and then tiptoed out.

Ding Tingxun looked at the top of the tent with his eyes open, and he didn't feel sleepy at all. He was still thinking about the ridiculous things that Ding Chengzong told him that Ding Chengye had done. In the past, he only felt that he was a little unprofessional. However, after all, this is a common disease of the children of large families, and it will naturally converge when he gets older, so although he is often reprimanded for this, it is actually not regarded as a serious sin.

However, now he knows that he has been shrewd all his life, and he has been strong all his life, but he has raised a son. Going in and out of the wind and moon, teasing prostitutes and servants, it's okay, but he even went to the "bee kiln" (male prostitutes in the Song Dynasty). This made Ding Tingxun, who has always been clean and self-conscious, sick when he thought about it.

This time, he asked him to buy grain and grass, and he also defaulted, lowered, and misappropriated some grain merchants, and took the silver money to gamble with others, and dared to lose 10,000 yuan with a cup of tea. Moral heirloom, more than 10 generations; ploughing and reading heirlooms are secondary; Poetry and book heirlooms are secondary; Rich heirloom, but three generations. If you don't pay attention to personal morality, what kind of ethics can you talk about? How does Chengye succeed my family business? ”

Thinking of this, Ding Tingxun couldn't help but burst into tears: "My two sons, now they can't inherit the sect, they can't inherit the business, what kind of sin have I done, God wants to punish me like this!" ”

In the blur of tears, a figure that he had never seen with his eyes, and even hated to see, gradually became vivid in his mind, and Ding Chengzong's words echoed repeatedly in his ears: "Liyan or Lixian, it is a matter of the survival of the Ding family, Daddy must be cautious!" ”

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