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"Young master, little old man will tell you a story. Pen Fun Pavilion www.biquge.info said that the area around Sicheng is close to the canal, and there is a wharf called Sicheng Wharf. More than a decade ago, business at Sicheng Pier was busy. Dealers of goods. Officials and boatmen will rest on the pier. At that time, the wharf was even more prosperous than Sicheng. It is known as 'Little Si Cheng'. Later, a stream of bandits ransacked the docks. After the ransacking, the dock was set on fire. None of the people on the dock escaped. After the bandits ransacked, they disappeared. This case was listed as the first major case of Dahua that year. More than a dozen officials who failed to solve the case were cut down. The officialdom of Sicheng at that time was wiped out, and no one ran away. Later, under the vigorous encirclement and suppression of the officials and soldiers, all the water bandits were exterminated. But strangely enough, so much gold and silver treasure looted by the bandits was lost. Some people say that it was buried by water bandits. Some people say that the water bandits have been cleaned up. It is also said that the bandits sank the treasure into the river. Anyway, there's everything to say. I checked it for a long time and didn't find out. Then there was nothing left to do. This is the biggest mystery of this case. It is said that the treasure contained tens of thousands of taels of gold and countless jewels. Those who get it are rich enough to rival the country. After the destruction of the Sicheng wharf, no one dared to repair the wharf here. Even if it is repaired, no one will dare to rest here. The merchants and the goods all went to Huaicheng to rest. Since then, Sicheng has begun to go downhill. Never again the prosperity of yesterday. Zhu Chengli finished telling the story and glanced at Zhu Lin deeply.

Zhu Lin panicked in his heart. But it didn't show it on the face. Heart-to-heart words: I didn't expect this to be a batch of stolen silver. Hurry up and avoid future troubles. But Zhu Chengli had already guessed. What can I do about this, is it killing people. But I guess Zhu Yi and I can't beat this old man. What can I do?

"Young master, don't worry, the little old man won't say it. It is better to fall into the hands of the young master than to fall into the hands of corrupt officials. At the very least, it will be of great help to the young master. Zhu Chengli said again.

Zhu Lin's mind was very confused, and he didn't know what to do. If this is spread, it will definitely lead to death. Isn't it really possible to find a way to slaughter Zhu Chengli? However, thinking about it, since Zhu Chengli came, Zhu Chengli didn't seem to be sorry for Zhu Lin. It's a bit of a loss to kill Zhu Chengli just for this matter. What's more, Zhu Chengli had already guessed what this was. But he didn't mean to kill Zhu Lin and Zhu Yi because he was greedy for money. Swallow it by yourself! Zhu Lin pondered.

"Uncle Zhu, the three of us know about this. I won't hide it from you. Indeed it is. It's just not as much as you think. How about giving you half if you want it?"

"Young master, you still don't believe in the little old man! I wouldn't ask for it. If I want, you two can stop the little old man. Young master, I promised your father to protect you as you grow up. What treasures of gold and silver are not brought with them in life, and they are not brought with them in death. Little Lao'er doesn't care. As long as you can grow up and live independently. The little old man can also be blinded when he dies. With a smile, I went to see Mr. Zhu and the emperor. Master. Zhu Chengli said to Zhu Lin in the carriage.

In fact, Zhu Yi may have understood. I already have the straight knife in my hand. Zhu Lin shook his head at Zhu Yi. At least now, it seems that Zhu Chengli is still loyal.

"Little nephew Zhu Lin thanked Uncle Zhu". Zhu Lin kowtowed to Zhu Chengli in the carriage.

"No, no. Young master, you put your heart in your stomach, if Zhu Chengli betrays the young master. There will be five thunderstorms, and it will not be good to die. ”

"In the future, you will always be Zhu Lin's reborn parents. Saying that, Zhu Lin kowtowed again.

Zhu Chengli turned around and helped Zhu Lin up. said: "Young master, don't be so polite. This is all the business of the little old man. ”

It was already late when he returned to his place of residence, and Zhu Lin wanted to go back to the city. It is estimated that the gates of the city have been closed. Place the box on the Chase bunk. Zhu Lin slept next to the box. Said to be sleeping. In fact, Zhu Lin didn't dare to close his eyes all night. There he stared at the box. Zhu Yi slept with Zhu Chengli.

Early the next morning, Zhu Lin shouted Zhu Yi and Zhu Chengli before dawn. Zhu Chengli looked at Zhu Lin's swollen peach-like eyes. Hehe laughed. Zhu Lin couldn't take care of breakfast, so he hurriedly asked the two of them to load the car and leave, and walked to the city. As soon as he arrived at the city gate, the pawn had just pushed the gate open. According to the usual rules, the first person to enter the city must be checked. I also have to give the pawn auspicious money. Ask for a lottery head, and open the door. But the gatekeeper took a look at Zhu Lin. The face is green. Don't dare to check it. And no one dared to ask Zhu Lin for auspicious money. Asking for money, you feel that your life is hard, and you are even more awesome than the identity of Young Master Zhu. Then go for it. Otherwise, you are an old birthday star eating arsenic?? -- I don't think it's a long life.

Zhu Lin actually doesn't understand the Tao here. But someone understands. Zhu Chengli took out a silver ticket from his arms and gave it to the head of the gatekeeper. That's a fifty-tael Rilongchang silver ticket. Zhu Lin just wanted to ask Zhu Chengli why he gave so much. I heard the pawns shouting in unison: "I wish Little Master Zhu, Master Zhu, Young Master Zhu a good start." Zhu Lin smiled when he heard it. And Zhu Chengli arched his hand there and said, "Tongji." Tongji. Zhu Linxin said that there is still such a statement. And Zhu Chengli began to preach to Zhu Lin. Don't underestimate these gatekeepers. One day, the young master may use it. In this era, good men are not soldiers, and good iron is not nailed. If you don't have to eat. No one would do this thankless job.

Zhu Lin thought about it for a long time. Only then did I understand. It's not easy for the city gate pawns, and they're greedy all day long. Receive five taels of silver a month. That's not enough to eat and drink in the city? If you accept bribes, you don't dare to take them alone, and you have to hand them over to the pawn. The head of the pawn is turned in again. I can't eat much silver in a month. Dignitaries and nobles did not dare to bully. The landlords and rich merchants also ignored them. There is no choice but to take ordinary people and collect some sundries and food to subsidize the family. It's a little better to meet a good year, and it is better to meet this kind of year. The pawn can't eat either. Believe it or not, the pawns' clothes are shabby. Noodles with vegetables. The weak can't help but give the same as a thin hemp stick. It was definitely a world of difference from what Zhu Lin saw when he returned to the city. Zhu Lin was very strange, so he asked Zhu Chengli why there was such a big gap.

Zhu Chengli told Zhu Lin with a smile: "It can't be said that the gap is big, the pawns who guarded the door at the beginning were all soldiers of the garrison." At that time, there were many people returning to the city, and there was oil and water. The garrison and the prefect's master partnered to elevate Tang Baihu. Put on your own men and horses to defend the city. If something like you happens, the garrison will fall. This time Tang Baihu was given as a garrison, and Tang Baihu would definitely transfer those soldiers back. Replace with your own men, but now the city is definitely not as oily and watery as before. The oil and water are not thick, there is no need to send those soldiers from before, and the soldiers of the City Patrol Division are all henchmen of Tang Baihu. I don't want them to suffer. I can only find some old and weak soldiers to guard the city gates. Anyway, if there is oil and water, you will catch it. If you don't have oil or water, let these old and weak people here. You can also save a piece of silver, and you can also remove the old and weak in the camp, so why not do it. ”

"Who is in charge of the guards guarding the door, Uncle Zhu, what you said is a bit messy. Zhu Lin asked again.

"Whoever has the most power is in charge. Not fixed. If like this is the case. It should be under the control of the city patrol department. The money was also paid by the city patrol division. ”

Zhu Chengli replied.

Zhu Lin stopped talking. The heart said that guarding the city gate was so chaotic. When there is oil and water, like Tang monk meat, everyone flocks to it, and they all want to take a bite. When there is no oil and water, just give the night pot and kick it aside. Love who cares, who cares.

It didn't take long to gossip and then I returned home. Zhu Lin personally moved the small boxes under the bed and put them away. Then he took a piece of cloth and covered it.

Zhu Chengli wanted to go back, but Zhu Lin dragged Zhu Chengli to have breakfast at home.

Zhu Lin asked Liu Rumei to bring all the silver to Zhu Chengli. Tell Zhu Chengli that someone sent something to Xingxing Lake today. Anyway, don't worry about anything. It's all collected. Tell Yang Wangnan that everything is ready for him. It's up to him. If something is missing. You just buy it. Young master, now I am a local tyrant. Not bad money. I won't go there for a few days, and I'll go back after he repairs the ash kiln and produces the first furnace ash. Zhu Chengli took the silver and said goodbye.

Liu Rumei was not very happy to tell Zhu Lin that there is no copper plate at home now. Zhu Lin took out a box of gold and asked her and Zhu Yi to exchange it for some silver. But tell Liu Rumei not to exchange it at a house. Find a few more. Liu Rumei saw Zhu Lin take out so much gold again. Throw a fit. asked Zhu Lin, but Zhu Lin didn't tell her. asked Zhu Yi, and Zhu Yi just smiled.

Zhu Lin ran to the front yard to see the crucible kiln, and Wang Guangxu watched from the side as the first year of junior high school led the children to bake the crucible kiln with charcoal

"Can you burn it, are things ready?" asked Wang Guangxu.

"Young master, it's all done. The materials are all ready. Just wait for the young master to come." Wang Guangxu replied.

"Alright, let's get to work. You go and bring the raw materials and put them in the furnace. ”

A few older children and Wang Guangxu went to carry the ground raw materials over. According to the proportion, Zhu Lin commanded the raw materials to be mixed. In his previous life, Zhu Lin saw that an electric furnace was used in the glass factory. This earthen stove, Zhu Lin didn't know if it was useful in his heart. Give it a try.

Zhu Lin put charcoal in the crucible kiln. Baking the crucible kiln. When Zhu Yi and Liu Rumei came, Zhu Lin hurriedly asked Zhu Yi to find a kiln veteran to come and see. It is best to burn glazed tiles. Zhu Yi hurriedly went. And Liu Rumei wanted to speak and stopped. Zhu Lin was also lazy. Turn the regiment under the command of the children.

After waiting for half an hour, Zhu Lin felt that it was almost over, and asked people to add the mixed raw materials to the kiln. There is a kind of raw material in this that Wang Guangxu took a lot of effort to get it. Pour the material into the crucible in the crucible kiln. The first year of junior high school and a few older children were there pulling large bellows. I saw blue flames stringing straight into the fire. After a while, the crucible slowly turned red. The materials inside also crackled. Zhu Lin hurriedly asked people to cover the pot. Just look at the mouth of the stove.