Chapter 243: Coercion and Temptation
The length of this ship is about 30 zhang, and since the ship is used to carry people and goods, it does not seek to be flexible and fast, but only to be able to carry heavy loads. The hull is slender, about two feet wide, the bow and tail are cocked, and the two sail masts are located in the bow and the stern.
In the middle of the two sets of masts is the cabin, divided into three tiers, the upper two floors built on deck and the bottom below deck.
Feng Fei and a group of singing and dancing girls with status naturally live on the most comfortable upper floor, the second-level housekeepers and maidservants live on the next floor, and those with low status like Tian Bule are crowded into the bottom floor with the worst environment.
Including sailors, the ship carried nearly 100 people, and there was a lot of noise, but there was another lively situation.
The development of water transportation has been very developed during this period, so that there is a saying that "you can't scrap the boat in a day".
In particular, in the southern water network area with dense rivers, water transportation has always been the main mode of transportation, and when wars are frequent, it is inevitable to build a naval army, and civilian ships are also popular.
Tian Bule is still on a boat for the first time, and he is still the identity of the following person. He used to be "high above", but this time he tasted the taste of "condescending to others".
Zhang Quan was looking at the platform at this time, and there were two swordsmen who looked like bodyguards beside him, looking very angry.
When Tian Bule walked in front of him to give a salute, Zhang Quan still faced the cold wind as if he didn't know that he had arrived, and didn't look at him.
Tian Bule laughed in his heart, this Zhang Quan is like this, no wonder the people below are all about to put on a stand.
Zhang Quan asked Tian Bule to wait for a while, and then said in a deep voice: "I heard that Gu Ming's people have provoked you many times, right?"
Tian Bule didn't know what kind of medicine his gourd was selling, so he responded: "They are indeed not very friendly, but the villain can bear it." ”
Zhang Quan turned around like a whirlwind and said disdainfully: "Aren't you proficient in martial arts? It stands to reason that you should have seen a lot of scenes, and you didn't dare to fight back after kicking people's butts, what kind of man are you?"
The other two bodyguards and Kunshan, who was standing at the back, both sneered in agreement.
Tian Bule was puzzled and said: "I was afraid that I would be blamed by Zhang Ye because I had just arrived, so I didn't dare to fight back." If Zhang Ye thinks that there will be no problem fighting back, I will know how to do it next time. ”
In fact, he knew that he was suffering, and he was most afraid that if things would get to Pu Bu and recognize him, it would be difficult to get out of this big boat driving in the river.
He had so hard to escape from the net, and he never wanted to fall into it again.
When Zhang Quan heard him say this, his complexion slowed slightly.
The tall bodyguard on his left said: "Zhang Ye looks down on you and takes advantage of this fat shortage for you, you should naturally show a little bit, and you can't cut Zhang Ye's prestige." ”
After Tian Bule came to this era, every day was spent in a power struggle, and at this moment, listening to their words and me, he understood when he came, and secretly called Zhang Quan powerful, this is indeed a wonderful way to kill people without seeing blood. The reason why he was hired was because Zhang Quan deliberately angered the people of the faction of the deputy steward Sha Li, and it was best to make trouble and let the boss know that Sha Li was crowding out and oppressing the newcomers. That Zhang Quan can take the opportunity to send Sha Li.
And Sha Li is now on another boat, and he doesn't even have a chance to confess. This trick is really not enough. Just by hiring him, Zhang Quan can kill Sha Li's prestige and show everyone that he is the only one who can talk to people.
Who would have thought that such a thing would involve a power struggle within a song and dance troupe?
The lifespan of this kind of song and dance troupe will never be too long, and once Feng Fei gets tired or gets married, it must end. Of course, the members of the song and dance troupe can also get generous severance pay, and that is exactly what Fang Sheng told him to have great expectations for the song and dance troupe.
Kunshan behind him interjected at this time: "Even if you get killed, as long as you don't cause trouble first, Zhang Ye will help you, understand?"
Tian Bule had something else to say, so he nodded helplessly.
Zhang Quan's tone was a little softer, and he said, "As long as you are loyal to me, I, Zhang Quan, will never treat you lightly." When the time comes, there will be money and women. Then he whispered, "Even those Kabuki on the ship are fine." ”
Tian Bule's heart fluttered when he heard this, the women on the boat were indeed genuine beauties, and there would be no suspicion of plastic surgery. If you can have a spring breeze with them, I'm afraid it will be difficult for any man to refuse. Thinking of this, I can't help but feel a little ape.
"Hehe, you've been down for two years, you must have not touched a woman in a long time, right?"
Zhang Quan gave him a look that all men understand, and then said with a straight face: "Remember, don't lose my people, otherwise you will lose your job." With that, he let Tian Bule leave.
Tian Bule returned to the deck on the second floor, but Fang Sheng didn't know where to go. Just as he was about to look for him at the bow of the boat, when he passed through the narrow aisle on the side of the cabin, someone stopped the way and shouted: "Didn't Steward Zhang tell you the rules? No one is allowed to come to the bow of the boat." Disturb the ladies, and you'll feel better. ”
Tian Bule was startled, looked forward at her husband, and saw a slim and pretty maid staring at him fiercely, with her hands on her waist, like a female tiger.
He was too busy to make amends, retreated, and simply went back to the bottom cabin to fall asleep.
When I woke up, there was music coming from above, it should be Feng Fei and the others rehearsing songs and dances.
The afternoon sun filtered in through the small window, and he was the only one in the room.
Tian Bule sat up and leaned against the bulkhead, thinking that he had missed the lunch moment, but Fang Sheng pushed the door in with a bowl of rice full of vegetables, handed it to him and said, "I see that you slept well, I don't want to wake you up, so I will leave a bowl for you." Tian Bule was moved in his heart, took two bites, and chewed: "Does Brother Fang have any other relatives?" Fang Sheng sat down next to him, and was silent for a while, before he said lightly: "They all died in the war!" Listening to his tone, Tian Bule knew that things would not be so simple. This room student has a good conversation and is obviously a person from a good background. Maybe it was after the clan of the Song Kingdom that year, when the country broke and the family died, he escaped and joined Feng Fei's song and dance troupe and became a royal person.
Fang Sheng said: "I have no other hope now, I just want to earn a few children, and then find a quiet place to build a house, buy a few acres of land to cultivate, and I don't have to look at the faces of those villains in the future." ”
Tian Bule saw that his face was full of wind and frost, although he was similar in age to himself, but he looked full of sorrows, and his heart was sad.
Fang Sheng hadn't talked to anyone like this for a long time, and the more the two talked, the more speculative they felt.
Fang Sheng suddenly said mysteriously: "The boat will arrive in Gucheng at dusk, and tomorrow will be again, we will be a companion and go to the shore to find two girls for fun, if Brother Shen has no money, I can lend it to you first." ”
There is really no difference between his expression and Zhang Quan, and men are always surprisingly consistent when talking about this. Tian Bule was surprised: "Don't you want to save money to buy a house and a land?"
Fang Sheng said: "Save the money and return the money, our group of lowly people are not like Zhang Quan, who can fight those eldest sisters, and they have to spend some money when necessary." But you have to be careful to avoid Gu Ming's group, just now I saw them talking to a few generals, and mentioned your name again, I'm afraid they want to deal with you?"
Tian Bule heard the nameless fire, snorted coldly, and didn't speak again, secretly wondering if he didn't show them some color, how would he live in the future? It seems that it is impossible for him to return to Linzi in peace.
When the ship arrived at the dock outside the castle, it was still dark.
When Fang Sheng happily pulled Tian Bule to get off the boat and go to mess around, he called Tian Bule to Zhang Quan and said, "Miss Feng wants to use the car, you go and prepare." ”
Tian Bule was stunned and said, "Where is the car?"