Chen Ping, who has been fighting in Danfeng City for many years, with the improvement of his identity and status, he has long lost the cool and righteous spirit that he used to be in the rivers and lakes, and the whole person looks with a rather restrained majesty.

With emaciated cheeks, a well-proportioned figure, well-fitting clothes, and deep eyes, the whole person looks like a gentle reader.

It was in stark contrast to the two guards standing behind him with shimmering eyes and angry faces.

His weight-lifting posture and calm demeanor, as well as his approachability when facing Xu Changting, made it difficult for people to associate the gang boss of Danfeng City with him.

Xu Changting knew very well in his heart that Chen Ping's politeness to himself was not because he had any ability worthy of admiration, but because of his father's status as the priest of the country, so that Chen Ping, who wanted his son to embark on a career in office, would be so polite to himself.

And when Chen Ping saw Xu Changting, and knew that the forces that were grabbing land with him in the outer city were not secretly instructed by Xu Zhongli, but the pale and sickly Xu Changting in front of him, he was still quietly relieved.

Looking at Xu Changting, who was pale in front of him, but was remarkable in both his behavior and behavior, Chen Ping seemed to see his young self in him.

"I have a lot of respect for Ling Zun, the matter of Banlong Village is not right with Chen, and Chen is here to make amends to Xu Gongzi." Chen Ping picked up the teacup and said with a smile.

Xu Changting smiled and said: "The so-called no fight, no acquaintance, no one thought that in the end, it would be the flood that washed the Dragon King Temple, and Shopkeeper Chen didn't have to mind, let alone ...... I've already forgiven Brother Li, it's not a big deal. ”

Chen Ping smiled implicitly, and then unconsciously glanced at Li San, who was pouring tea and water next to him, and there was nothing unusual in his expression.

"Xu Gongzi invited me here today, I don't know if it is Ling Zun's meaning or ......." Chen Ping asked tentatively.

Regarding Xu Changting's so-called polite words of not fighting and not knowing each other, and the flood washed the Dragon King Temple, Chen Ping skipped it directly with a smile on his face and ignored these polite words.

Just as he admired Xu Zhongli's achievements in the court, Chen Ping's current status and identity in Danfeng City was actually earned by his own hard work step by step.

"It's my own will, not my father's will." Xu Changting said frankly.

Chen Ping was a little surprised, and then asked, "But I don't know...... What does Xu Gongzi command? ”

"Naturally, I didn't dare to tell you, I invited the shopkeeper Chen today, just to just want to talk to the shopkeeper Chen. Knowing that Shopkeeper Chen is now well-connected in Danfeng City, whether it is a pawn of the Three Sects and Nine Streams of Dealers, or an official like Anhe County Order, Shopkeeper Chen has made friends, so he ...... The kid is not talented, and he also wants to make a friend of Shopkeeper Chen. Xu Changting said in an old-fashioned manner, which made Chen Ping frown slightly involuntarily.

I thought it would be a child of an official eunuch who could be dismissed with a few polite words, but now it seems that he has underestimated the young man in front of him, and what he wants seems to be far from being as simple as he thinks.

Thinking of this, Chen Ping couldn't help but glance at Po Li San again, and then said with a smile: "As the saying goes, if you don't look at the face of the monk and look at the face of the Buddha, even if you don't have Ling Zun's face and instructions, if Xu Gongzi has any useful Chen in the future, you might as well just let Po Li San come over and tell me." ”

Chen Ping chose to continue to retreat, even now because of the Xu Gongzi in front of him, he has been squeezed in several casinos, green buildings, and even several restaurants in the outer city, but after all, he is the son of the official eunuch, after all, he is the only son of Xu Zhongli, the waiter of the Ministry of Rites and the priest of the country, Chen Ping is obviously not willing to offend easily.

But now Chen Ping also has to be cautious, after all, some time ago, in order to catch up with Lu Rui, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, he happily agreed to the so-called small request of his son Lu Xidao.

I thought it was just a small matter for a farmer, and I could find someone to help Lu Xidao get this matter done.

But who knew that a small thing that didn't require too much attention from him in his opinion turned out to be like stabbing a hornet's nest.

There is such a big hole in the back, and it seems that this hole is becoming more and more difficult to clean up now.

Xu Changting did not mention Lu Xidao, and Chen Ping was also quite tacit, not mentioning that Xu Changting secretly squeezed his power in the outer city during this time, and brought subordinates like Po Li San to the past.

"Shopkeeper Chen, after a while, I really need your help with something, I brewed a new wine in Banlong Village, called Peach Blossom, and I will ask Brother Li's jars to come over and give you a taste. Of course, if it is Aunt Chen, there are actually some things that may interest you. Xu Changting said with a smile.

Chen Ping looked clear and interested, and said again and again: It's easy to say, I will definitely try it when the time comes, and strive to buy more in various casinos, green buildings and restaurants.

And Xu Changting still looked like a Millerf-like smile, and suddenly changed his words and said: "Because, I always feel that things like Shopkeeper Chen selling illicit salt, or preventing disasters for others are a bit too dangerous." Before coming to see the shopkeeper Chen today, I happened to go to the house of Lord Feng, a member of the Criminal Department, and then sat down and listened to Lord Feng nag me for a long time, saying that the crime of selling salt and iron was very serious, and that the imperial court was planning to strictly investigate the illegal sale of salt and iron since this truce against the Southern Tang Dynasty. Yes, there are also some gate valve families, monasteries and Taoist temples that annex land. Lord Feng told me that no matter when, whether you are a family of gate lords or royal relatives and nobles, you must stick to a bottom line, that is, you must not rob or annex the land of both the court and the people, and he said that if you really do this, then ...... It's really not far from bad luck. ”

While Xu Changting was speaking, Chen Ping's originally calm and breezy expression gradually became solemn, especially when Xu Changting mentioned the private sale of salt and iron, he could obviously feel that Chen Ping's whole person was tense all of a sudden.

The private sale of salt and iron can be said to be extremely hidden, and he has never made a public announcement, not to mention the complicated relationship of interests behind this matter...... So that Chen Ping sometimes feels like falling into a cloud when combing.

And he actually doesn't get much benefit by himself, and the reason why he is willing to do it is more because he hopes to maintain the relationship with Zheng Yan, the county commander of Anhe, through this matter.

Moreover, Chen Ping guessed that in the private sale of salt and iron, he and Zheng Yan were actually not the main characters at all, but Chen Ping had no way to guess who the real mysterious master behind it was.

"Xu Gongzi...... I'm afraid it's a misunderstanding, Chen has a ...... about the private sale of salt and iron. Chen Ping, who said this, suddenly sighed and shook his head, and then said: "You might as well tell Xu Gongzi directly, Chen is not underestimating Master Feng of the Criminal Department, but this matter is ...... Xu Gongzi thought it was simple. ”

"Oh?" Xu Changting's smile was still the same, but he was surprised.

The smile on Chen Ping's face first froze, then he shook his head and smiled bitterly, and said a little helplessly: "Xu Gongzi is really smart, then Chen might as well tell Xu Gongzi that this matter really has nothing to do with the Ministry of Rites, and it has nothing to do with Lu Xidao." ”

"Then it seems like I'm really thinking about it." Xu Changting said with a good smile.

At this time, Chen Ping didn't dare to underestimate the young Xu Gongzi in front of him. Don't look at the pale and sick appearance, let alone the rumors about Xu Zhongli's son who is half-stupid and half-stupid.

In Chen Ping's view, all this seems like nonsense.

Xu Changting in front of him was too shrewd, and Chen Ping suddenly understood, Xu Changting mentioned the private sale of salt and iron, in fact, he did not want to blackmail him, but wanted to verify by himself: whether this matter is related to Lu Rui, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites.

Of course, this is only one of them in Chen Ping's view.

And the most important thing is that through Xu Changting's move, he also guessed some open and secret battles in the officialdom.

At least through Xu Changting's desire to verify from him whether the private sale of salt and iron is related to Lu Rui, it can be judged that Xu Changting's real purpose is obviously Lu Rui, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites.

I just don't know, is this Xu Changting's own idea, or is there a meaning behind his father Xu Zhongli?

But no matter what, through Xu Changting's verification of the private sale of salt and iron to him, at least it proves the discord between Xu Zhongli and Lu Rui.

And in this way, he Chen Ping is afraid that he will have to think about it, in order for his son to be able to embark on a career in the future, while stabilizing the relationship with Zheng Yan, the county commander of Anhe, should he also make a choice between the secretary of the Ministry of Rites and the waiter of the Ministry of Rites.

Lu Rui was still Xu Zhongli, and when Chen Ping's expression became more and more solemn, Xu Changting still looked smiling.

"Shopkeeper Chen, in fact, you guessed right...... Xu Changting watched Chen Ping slowly look up at him, and said sincerely: "...... But you still have to make a decision quickly, after all, it is easy to put the icing on the cake and difficult to send charcoal in the snow. ”

Chen Ping's brows furrowed even deeper, and he heard it from Xu Changting's words, that is, Xu Changting had already predicted what he had just said, and he guessed something from it.

"Give me three days, and I promise to give Childe a satisfactory and clear answer, how about it?" Chen Ping said seriously.

Xu Changting shook his head: "It's too long, I can't wait." ”

Chen Ping was not angry at Xu Changting's persecution, but just frowned and looked at Xu Changting, and after a long time, he slowly asked: "Since it has come to this point, then Xu Gongzi must also know what Chen has been running around for the past few years?" ”

"Master Li Chong, the servant of the Ministry of Officials, has a good personal relationship with my father, I don't know if Zheng County Ling has mentioned it to you?" Xu Changting replied with a smile.

Chen Ping shook his head without speaking.

"It seems that Shopkeeper Chen was deceived by Zheng County's order, or rather...... It was utilized. Xu Changting took a long breath and continued: "Some time ago, my father was invited to drink by Zheng County's order, and there were only the two of them. As for what they talked about, I don't know. But I know that later, the Ministry of Rites Shangshu and my father also drank once in this Yanyu Building, and they were the only two. As for what I talked about, Shopkeeper Chen apologized to my father in person some time ago, I'm afraid it's already very revealing, right? ”

Chen Ping looked at Xu Changting quietly again, and this time nearly a cup of tea had passed, and Chen Ping said in a deep voice: "But I don't know what Gongzi Xu wants Chen to do?" ”

"Simple. Shopkeeper Chen's connections in Danfeng City's three sects and nine streams, and the peddlers' pawns are enough. Xu Changting said quickly.

ps: This chapter is too difficult to write, so I changed it yesterday.