Chapter 176: Ding Li and Zhang Kuang
Ding Li, who gradually recovered his thoughts, first slowly turned his gaze and swept around, but in an instant, he suddenly dodged and jumped out when Yang Hongwen and Saidgad were not expected, and jumped on his mount in the blink of an eye.
"Said, you go into the city too! I'll do it here! Yang Hongwen turned his head and shook his head at Saidgad, who looked anxious but full of helplessness, and Saidgad was not polite, not to mention that he was really worried about Ding Li, so he hugged Yang Hongwen hard, and after thanking him, he also turned around and quickly got on his mount and whipped towards the city gate.
After entering the city, under the watchful eyes of the guards on both sides of the main road, Ding Li urged his mount to run wildly as if no one was around, although he was not completely familiar with the roads in Guangzhou City, but how to go to Zhangfu from this south gate, Ding Li was not the first time.
galloped all the way directly to Zhang's Mansion, and even the guards of Jiedu Mansion who were assigned to guard Zhang's Mansion were taken aback, but fortunately, the captain of this team of guards was Yang Hongwen's hardcore confidant, and he had met Ding Li a few times, if it weren't for this, I am afraid that Ding Li would be scattered by this team of guards before he arrived outside the gate of Zhang's Mansion and pulled off his horse and tied up.
Although he was anxious, Ding Li did not forget the etiquette, not to mention that now as the commander of the Southern Navy, he and those personal guards are also regarded as people from the Jiedu Mansion, even if the current Southern Navy is only a new army with an establishment of only 800 people.
Ding Li, who stopped his mount in front of the mansion, raised his legs and jumped to the ground, hugged his fists and arched at the guards of Jiedu Mansion on both sides, even if he met and said hello, without waiting for those guards to respond, Ding Li strode up the stone steps leading to Zhang's mansion. And the Saiyi Gard who followed was completely stained with Ding Li's light, and those guards of Jiedu Mansion were not fools, and those who could rush to Zhang's Mansion with Ding Li one after another, even if they were not from the Southern Navy, they would definitely be important figures in the South China Sea Gang, and naturally they would not stop them.
Not all the subordinates of Zhang's Mansion knew Ding Li, but the thoughtful Zhang Kuang had already arranged for someone to wait for Ding Li's arrival on the side of the mansion gate, and Ding Li naturally followed the leader to find the side courtyard where Liu Sheng was resting.
It was not only Qin Mo and his brothers who were guarding outside the courtyard that caught his eyes, but what surprised Ding Li was that Zhang Kuang was present in person, although the night was a little dim, Ding Li still clearly saw the sad face on the other party's face. But Ding Li was relieved in an instant, after all, he was the son who saved the other party, and with Zhang Kuang's behavior for so many years, he would naturally take this opportunity to win people's hearts, so Ding Li was not so curious about Zhang Kuang's appearance in front of him.
"Zhang, Zhang Lao." Ding Li and Zhang Kuang had met outside the Jiedu Mansion before, but Ding Li had an indescribable feeling when they met this time, and what made him even more embarrassed was that he didn't know how to call each other, calling Uncle Zhang a bit too rash, calling the other party Old Man Zhang, Ding Li felt that something was wrong, and his hands arched in front of him froze for a while, and the whole person stammered.
"Just call Uncle Zhang! Ziyi, the matter of righteousness, uncle is here to thank you! Zhang Kuang and Ding Li also met for the second time, but the first time Zhang Kuang just glanced at him, although he was extremely impressed by Ding Li's appearance, Zhang Kuang, who looked at people with vicious eyes, knew that looking at people was not looking at faces, but looking at each other's eyes, as well as the accompanying facial expressions.
Saying thank you, Zhang Kuang raised his hand slightly and arched towards Ding Li, even if it was such a simple or even reasonable action, it also made Ding Li retreat sideways and dodge, and he still knew very well about the respect and inferiority of the elders Ding Li, not to mention that Ding Li was still a person under Zhang Kuang at the moment, how could Ding Li dare to accept such a big gift from his own owner.
"Don't dare, don't dare! Uncle Zhang, this is what I should do, the second brother is in danger, I will naturally come to the rescue! After all, the second brother once saved me for no reason, and the grace of saving my life should be reciprocated! Ding Li, who dodged sideways, saw that Zhang Kuang straightened up again before returning to his original position, and once again made a deep bow towards Zhang Kuang, and then slowly got up after explaining sincerely, and then added with a solemn face: "Actually, I should thank Uncle Zhang!" If it weren't for Uncle Zhang's willingness to maneuver around, I'm afraid that Master Li wouldn't have come out for me, a nobody! Maybe in a few days, my Ding Li will be pushed out and beheaded by the city envoy! ”
"It's okay, in fact, uncle, I just did my best! After all, Shouyi is my son, and you saved Shouyi again! Besides, you have done so many things for the Zhang Chamber of Commerce, our Zhang Chamber of Commerce will never be stingy with our own people, as long as we do things for us honestly! Zhang Kuang raised his hand and waved it slightly, this remark is also true, the Zhang Chamber of Commerce does not have any debt to treat its own people, but Ding Li is a little uncomfortable listening to the other party's words, it is obvious that the thoughts and actions of the landlord and the local tyrant.
"Besides, Ziyi, you are also a member of Jiedu Mansion now!" Zhang Kuang groaned, his words seemed to be pointed, and his eyes were even more meaningfully directed at Ding Li, as if he was smiling more like reminding Ding Li: "Don't talk about this Guangzhou Mansion, even if it is the entire Lingnan East Road, the people of Jiedu Mansion, can anyone move?" Catch it if you want to, kill it if you want to kill it, where is the Jiedu Mansion and Jiedu Mansion?! ”
In the end, Zhang Kuang also exuded a domineering spirit that even Ding Li thought was extremely rare, which was not the confidence that ordinary giant businessmen and wealthy men could show, nor was it comparable to ordinary stunned young people who relied on the forces behind him to do wrong. This momentum can be experienced with what Ding Li thinks in his heart, that is, if Zhang Kuang in front of him is in the battlefield, and Zhang Kuang is undoubtedly one of the best people in the entire battlefield, and the momentum on his body alone is not something that ordinary people can resist.
However, Zhang Kuang's last sentence woke up Ding Li, it turned out that no one in the city department tortured him or did other excessive things, because of the existence of Jiedu Mansion. Immediately made Ding Li envious, and at the same time reminded of the thousands of years of dynasties in China, which 'princes' who supported the army and respected themselves on one side are not feared, not to mention that the city is not today!
Even if Li Zhen did not support the army and respected himself, even if Li Zhen did not fully control all the finances, politics, and military of Lingnan Province, he still had the title of Jiedu Envoy, and more importantly, the elite garrison of the entire Lingnan Province, especially the Guangzhou Prefecture, was Li Yuan's descendant. And the Zhang Chamber of Commerce, which has a staggering amount of wealth, is also a loyal partner of Li Zhen, and the relationship between the two sides has reached the point of inseparability, and these two points alone are far from being comparable to the resources in the hands of Cao Zheng and Tian Gaolang, the envoy of the city.
Of course, Ding Li is completely unaware of the deeper issue of his identity, and Zhang Kuang naturally won't say it much, after all, this is Ding Li's family and private affairs.
"Thank you Uncle Zhang, thank you Li Jiedu!" Ding Li once again respectfully bent down and bowed a big salute, and after getting up, his mood calmed down a lot, and at the same time he cast an anxious gaze towards the side courtyard, and Zhang Kuang on the opposite side naturally saw Ding Li's thoughts, and looked at Ding Li's rather appreciative gaze, but there was also a little more sorrow, because in the room in the courtyard, there were not only Liu Sheng, but also his own daughter, Zhang Yurou, who was regarded as the pearl of the palm since he was a child, but made a mistake of almost regretting his life halfway.
"Uncle Li, I want to go in and see Sheng'er." Ding Li was a little surprised when he saw that Zhang Kuang suddenly lost his mind, but he didn't think much about Liu Sheng, let alone think about what Zhang Kuang might have at this time.
"Go ahead, the doctor just said, if you can come back, the situation of Sheng'er's child will be much better!" Zhang Kuang nodded slightly, and even his eyes suddenly dimmed a lot, and there was a trace of disappointment in the depths of his eyes, but he could only nod helplessly in response, after all, he had no right to control Ding Li's thoughts, let alone deprive Ding Li of his feelings for Liu Sheng, even if it was for his baby daughter Zhang Yurou, Zhang Kuang could no longer do things that were difficult for a strong man, especially feelings.
"Thank you, Uncle Zhang, you have also worked hard, let's rest first! The second brother was watched by me to go to sea, so don't worry, the second brother will take care of himself! Ding Li did not forget to thank Zhang Kuang again before entering the hospital, and at the same time comforted the other party with kind words, but in exchange for a little praise that resurfaced in the eyes of Zhang Kuang, who had a gloomy face.
"Qin Mo, you and your brothers have also worked hard, just make do with a rest first, and then make plans when it is dawn!" Ding Li turned his head and nodded at Qin Mo, patted the other party's shoulder, turned his head and looked at the subordinates who had been following Qin Mo with gratitude, and then said to Saidade: "Saiyi, you arrange Qin Mo and them, you don't have to worry about things here, I will contact you tomorrow!" ”
"Well, Brother Li, take care of your sister-in-law, you don't have to worry about the affairs of your brothers!" Said's face was solemn, he really wanted to stay and see Liu Sheng, but he also knew that now was not the time, especially after Ding Li met Liu Sheng and Zhang Yurou later, Saidigad would feel a headache just thinking about it, and naturally he didn't want to mix these things, after nodding heavily at Ding Li, he turned around and patted Qin Mo's shoulder, shook his head and smiled: "Let's go, it's been so hard for so long, have a good rest with your brothers!" ”
Although Qin Mo is not familiar with Saidgard, both of them are bold people, especially Qin Mo also knows the identity of the other party, so he immediately nodded, beckoned to his brothers, said goodbye to Ding Li and Zhang Kuang, and left with Saidgard.
"Ziyi!" When Saidgaard and Qin Mo and the others left, Ding Li was just about to enter the side courtyard, but Zhang Kuang suddenly spoke, Ding Li turned around and cast a puzzled look, but saw Zhang Kuang walking in front of him with steps that seemed to weigh a thousand catties, and when he patted his shoulder with a slightly raised arm, Ding Li suddenly felt very heavy, and then Zhang Kuang's pointed voice came into his ears: "Sheng'er is a good boy, but Rou'er is not bad!" Rou'er's heart,Can't hide it from me.。。 ”
"Hey!" As he spoke, Zhang Kuang suddenly seemed to have been drained of his strength, and the arm that was patted on Ding Li's shoulder drooped weakly, and slowly turned around while sighing, shaking his head and sighing again and again while walking away with his back to Ding Li with his back to Ding Li, leaving only a sentence of emotion floating in the air for a long time that could not be dissipated.
"You young people's affairs, you are in charge of your own affairs, as long as you are happy, as long as you don't regret it, everything is up to you!"