Chapter 225: Expanding the Gang
The attitude of the prince softened, and Shi Ruoshan also took the opportunity to go down the steps and toast to the prince with Ayaluo. Aya Luoken lowered his head, stretched out his hand not to hit the smiling person, although the Chu Niangzi still had a mustard, it could be regarded as drinking the head wine, and sat down silently.
The atmosphere was still tense, and Ming Yi picked out the parts that could be said about what he saw and heard along the way and shared them with everyone. Especially the weather of the Shentu family, which made everyone present a little worried.
Ma Chengling drank a glass of wine in one gulp: "Brother Shentu covers the sky with one hand in Luoyang, there have long been rumors on the rivers and lakes, and I have seen it through Luoyang." In Luoyang, I only know that there is a Shentu but I don't know that there is an official government. But we have never been invited to the Shentu gang, and Mingyi still has face. ”
Ming Yi was annoyed that he talked a lot, and looked at Shi Ruoshan's face, but there was nothing unusual, so he explained: "How can I have such a big face, but I had a friend with the Shentu brothers in Rongyifang, they are well-informed, and I received an invitation as soon as I entered Luoyang." ”
Shi Ruoshan stood up, faced everyone, bowed deeply, and stood up for a long time. When he stood up again, tears welled up in his eyes: "The Shangguan gang lives in this rich land in the south of the Yangtze River, and there are all capable people and people to help each other, but they have not been able to rank among the first-class gangs for many years, and they lack status in the rivers and lakes. ”
Everyone stood up one after another, and there was a lot of fear. Ming Yi saw him crying, and got goosebumps, this is really a person who is very good at tricks, he has no lord's life, and he has the lord's disease. How can people blame him for this cry?
The most sincere was the pony, who said loudly: "How can you blame Brother Shi, if you want to blame, several of us are responsible!" ”
As soon as this sentence came out, none of the people present felt comfortable, as if they were on their backs, and all of them did not look very good.
Shi Ruoshan saw that the atmosphere that had just eased collapsed again, and he carried the wine jug again, walked around and poured wine for everyone present, cleared his throat, and said: "In the middle of the gang, there are many Phantom Maples, especially the relationship with the three gangs, fortunately, we have a time to breathe." The gang can accept so many brothers, relying on Xiao Erlang and his wife to manage the shop well, and only when they have financial resources can they have manpower. The cost of the quality shop has been increasing because Chu Niangzi has been risking her life with smugglers for many years. We dare to do these businesses because of the brothers of the Flower Pavilion Master Martial Arts Pavilion. There is also the pony's dart game, which is both a source of money and a channel. Everyone is essential. ”
With these words, the situation has not eased much, but only slightly taken care of everyone's face. It was the pony who was still babbling, staring at each other, and finally didn't say anything.
Mingyi watched from the sidelines and also felt that it was not easy to be a helper. These words sound flat, but in fact, there are still light and heavy, obviously more attention is paid to the business on both sides of the quality shop and the rice shop. Hanako Xianding was also unhappy, but he just didn't show it. The pony has always been outspoken, but because of his big brother's face, he didn't break out.
Shi Ruoshan continued: "Among you here, in fact, I am the leader of the gang, and I have not done anything earth-shattering for the Shangguan gang. The Shangguan Mansion alone has not been expanded for many years, resulting in less and less contact between us, and once a month, a few brothers feel that the gang is shabby and refuse to stay overnight. What Sister Mingyi said about the situation of the Shentu family gave me an idea. ”
The crowd was silent and waited for him to continue.
At the beginning of Ming Yi's look, the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, signaling to continue watching the play. Thinking that he was the same as himself, he guessed Shi Ruoshan's thoughts.
"I want to triple the expansion of the Shangguan Mansion, and the land behind me was originally owned by the Shangguan family, and it doesn't cost much, so they must be happy to invite hired farmers to be the servants of the household. I will pay for other expenses here, and if there is any shortage, I will advance my salary in the gang, and you don't need to break the bank. After that, I would like you to relocate to Fuchu, so that we will work together to make it easier for us to exchange information and help us deal with strong enemies. Shi Ruoshan did it in one go, and it was the first time he had seen him look so confident and commanding.
Xiaoma was still the most impatient, and replied: "Why bother, don't you have to move to Chang'an sooner or later?" What's the point of spending so much silver? What's more, how can any strong enemy in Yangzhou dare to come to the Shangguan gang to find trouble. ”
Shi Ruoshan had already prepared: "It is precisely because we want to develop in Chang'an that the base camp of Yangzhou must be further strengthened." If we are not in Yangzhou, who will protect the family in the house? How to deal with the losses of various industries? The best way is for everyone to gather in one place and arrange more people to be stationed in this area, so that our Shangguan gang will be like a fortress, and it will be more difficult for others to conquer. ”
Xiao Erlang responded: "After the development and growth of all gangs, it is indeed necessary to concentrate most of their military and financial resources in one place, and in addition to resisting external enemies, it also makes it more convenient for each other to take care of each other internally. ”
Chu Niangzi snorted: "I'm afraid that the most important thing is internal supervision, right?" This is to ask the four elders to do things under the nose of the helper, which is really calculating. ”
Xiao Niangzi opened her mouth to support her husband: "If there is no place where people are not visible, what is the obstacle under the nose?" ”
Hua Zixian couldn't help it: "I'm used to being free, whether it's playing all night in my house, or finding a few ladies to come back and frolic, no one cares about it, and it's free." If I come here and let everyone see me wandering, I can't do it, I can only suffocate to death! ”
Ma Chengling stood on the side of his big brother Hua this time: "That's right! It's nothing if you want me to live with Brother Hua. I'm afraid that the two of us will not only bring Boyan badly, but also bring Xiao Erlang, so Xiao Niangzi and Chu Niangzi will have to pick our skins. ”
Ming Yi listened to Hua Zixian and Ma Chengling's nonsense, and couldn't help but want to laugh, but he couldn't go too far against Shi Ruoshan's face, tugging on Shi Chuchu's sleeve, biting his lip, and trembling all over.
Shi Chuchu hugged her in his arms and said with a smile: "Mingyi, is this cold?" ”
Mingyi shook his head. At the beginning, he couldn't see it, and said to Shi Ruoshan: "Since it is a major matter discussed by the elders of your gang, it is inconvenient for the two of us to be present. Mingyi was tired from the journey, just drank a few glasses of wine, and felt unwell, so we retired first. ”
Shi Ruoshan saw that Mingyi's face was red and his body trembled, but it was quite like he had provoked a cold: "It seems that Mingyi's sister is very uncomfortable, do you want me to ask the doctor to take a look?" ”
Ma Chengling hurriedly said: "Who needs a doctor, my brother-in-law is not only a martial artist, but also a miracle doctor who rejuvenates his hands, and his kung fu is first-class." ”
Shi Ruoshan's eyes flashed: "If Mingyi is fine, Shi Daxia might as well stay and drink a few more." I also wanted to delay the invitation of Shi Daxia, since Ming Yi is already the hall master of my Shangguan gang, it is not suitable for her husband not to join the gang, right? ”
Ming Yi thought of the appointment he made with him at the beginning of the time, and he joined the gang when she became the helper, and he couldn't help laughing, and laughed: "Brother Shi, don't beat him, he is happy and comfortable, forcing him to join the gang, I'm afraid he would rather not marry me." 2k reading network