Wei Ran left the old man's house, and at this time, the village patriarch was waiting outside the door, probably seeing that Wei Ran did not do anything illegal to the people in the house. Therefore, he was bolder, but not against Wei Ran.

Instead, the village patriarch blamed the lady and the old man, saying that this would bring unwarranted disasters to the village.

When Wei Ran heard this, he looked at the patriarch coldly, and then said, "Where is the old gentleman's house?" ”

The old gentleman was puzzled, Wei Ran then asked a random person from the general, and soon knew the residence of the clan's hometown.

Seeing Wei Ran's big hand, the family general immediately broke into the patriarch's house, and then searched a lot of food and money from the clan's home.

The patriarch of the village scolded: "You dare to trespass on my house." ”

Wei Ran ignored him, but let the family general break into the rest of the households, some people did not know why, and wanted to resist, but seeing that Wei Ran's family was already in battle at this time, no one dared to move, Wei Ran found that most of the families in the village were extremely poor, and only those with identity in the village gained a lot. One household can reach ten households.

Seeing this, several clan elders were annoyed and angry, but Wei Ran then pulled out the Taiping Sword and put a sword against the patriarch's neck.

Seeing this, the patriarch was so frightened that he didn't dare to move, and at the first moment of tension, Yuan Shu was protected by several generals. At this moment, seeing that the scene was under control, Yuan Shu also breathed a sigh of relief.

Wei Ran said sharply at this moment: "The law of soil breaking is a move by the imperial court to benefit the people, as a well-known elder in the village, you actually help to abuse your own relatives, you are really innocent." ”

It turned out that Wei Ran had already thought that even if the scholars and officials were complicit, but after all, there were so many villages, so many men, and without the deception of the village elders, it was impossible to incorporate them all into slavery, and the village patriarch would inevitably benefit and deceive the ignorant villagers, after all, there were very few literate people, which was why the people were easily coerced.

Seeing Wei Ran's eyes, the patriarch shouted: "Who are you, this is the land of the Chen family, and the Chen family will not let you leave Yuzhang." Be forgiving and forgiving. ”

Gao Xiaoshun said at this time: "Master, do you need to transfer troops?" Jiangzhou is only a hundred miles away from here. ”

Yuan Shu also looked at Wei Ran quite anxiously, now they only have dozens of personal guards, although they are all elite, but now the situation in Yuzhang County is not optimistic, Yuzhang County also has tens of thousands of county soldiers, to fight the bandits, if the Shi dog jumped over the wall in a hurry, killed Wei Ran, and then put the responsibility on the bandits, it is also very inappropriate.

Wei Ran pondered for a moment, but still chose to refuse. Then Wei Ran looked at the people in the village and said: "The patriarch's money and food will be distributed to everyone first, these clan elders, everyone will take care of them, and they can't let the news leak." ”

Seeing that the people in the village had resentment towards these clan elders in their eyes, Wei Ran left the village and went directly to Yuzhang City.

Yuan Shu also admonished Wei Ran on the road: "Why should the husband risk himself, Yuzhang Taishou did not follow the law of soil breaking, and the evidence is conclusive." Now it is quite inappropriate to enter Yuzhang alone. ”

Hearing this, Wei Ran said with a smile: "Madame, do you really think that this group of scholars dares to jump over the wall in a hurry?" I have a talisman in my hand, and I can directly mobilize the soldiers of Yuzhang, and I order Gao Xiaoshun to go to the camp of Yuzhang with a talisman in hand. If I transfer troops from Jiangzhou, the soldiers don't know why, but they are easy to be instigated. ”

During the conversation, the two had already arrived at Yuzhang City, which was located in the center of the Southern Dynasty and far away from the battlefield, so no one checked when they entered the city.

Wei Ran and Yuan Shu found an inn at random, chartered the remaining vacant rooms, and after arranging the generals, Wei Ran strolled to Yuzhang Street with only a few people.

At first, Wei Ran wanted to see if there was a semicolon of Longsheng and other money houses here, but after inquiring, he learned that Longsheng money and others really followed the latest will of the imperial court and gave the people silver two exchanges, and then closed the money village.

It seems that there is no loophole to exploit at this point, and the money banks set up by the imperial court, whether they are legal or safe, are higher than private banks.

But when Wei Ran walked to Daqi Qianzhuang, he found that the gate of Daqi Qianzhuang was closed and uninhabited. Wei Ran couldn't help but wonder in his heart, and then grabbed the passerby and said, "I have a silver ticket from Daqi Qianzhuang in my hand, and I want to exchange it for some silver taels, why is there no door here?" ”

The passer-by who was stopped said: "The son is from a foreign country, Yuzhang is not popular in Daqi Qianzhuang." Childe's silver ticket has to be exchanged in the underground village, but one hundred taels can be exchanged for ninety taels of silver. ”

Later, under the guidance of passers-by, Wei Ran found the location of the underground dark village, which was in a cloth shop, Wei Ran looked at the name, Chen's cloth shop, Wei Ran suddenly understood, and threw a tael of silver to passers-by, and took Yuan Shu into the house to pick up the cloth.

Yuan Shu was carrying the cloth there, while Wei Ran was looking around. As soon as the shopkeeper saw Wei Ran dressed gorgeously, he knew that he was a big customer, so he was quite courteous.

Wei Ran said: "There are good fabrics here. ”

When the shopkeeper heard this, his eyes lit up, and then he said flatteringly: "Naturally, there is, there is Wanliu yarn from Wu County, a hundred taels of horses." ”

"Then get a horse and make a new set of clothes for my wife." Wei Ran said magnificently.

The shopkeeper hurriedly took Yuan Shu to see Wan Liusha, Yuan Shu also liked it, and then Wei Ran took out a silver ticket of one hundred taels and gave it to the shopkeeper.

The shopkeeper saw that it was the silver ticket of Daqi Qianzhuang, and then said: "Childe, our store does not accept silver tickets from Daqi Qianzhuang, it is better to give cash." ”

Wei Ran pretended to be puzzled, and then asked, "Isn't the Great Qi Silver Ticket available all over the country?" Why can't it be used? ”

"Actually, it's not that it can't be used, but the Daqi silver ticket has to be discounted by nine, and if the son insists on using the Daqi silver ticket, he needs to make up ten taels of silver." The shopkeeper explained at this point.

"How is this good, my wife and I go around, but we only bring silver tickets. What should I do if the silver ticket doesn't work? Wei Ran said embarrassed at this time, and then took out a silver ticket worth a thousand taels from his arms.

When the shopkeeper saw it, his eyes lit up, and then he said: "The small shop can exchange it for the guest officer, but the silver ticket of one thousand taels of silver, the small one is in charge, how about counting nine hundred and twenty taels of silver for the guest officer?" ”

Seeing the reluctance on Wei Ran's face, the shopkeeper said: "Don't hide it from the son, the little one who looks at the words and deeds of the son is by no means a stingy person, which in Yuzhang food, clothing, housing and transportation, not all of them have to use silver." No other place accepts Daqi silver tickets, wouldn't it be a lot of inconvenience for the child. ”

Seeing the expression on Wei Ran's face, he hesitated from reluctance, so the shopkeeper struck while the iron was hot and asked Wei Ran to exchange it again.

Wei Ran said at this moment: "Isn't it possible to exchange silver elsewhere?" Maybe I could get a little more. ”

The shopkeeper raised his chest at this moment and said, "Guest officer, except for the shops under our Chen family's name, other shops cannot be exchanged. ”

"How much power you have? Disrespectful and disrespectful. Wei Ran pretended to be modest and said.

The shopkeeper was already a little floating at this time, and said: "Outsiders, who doesn't know, Yuzhang County Shou is our master." Our Chen family is now the largest family in Yuzhang, and this ability is still there. ”

Wei Ran secretly sneered in his heart, it was really related to the Chen family, and then Wei Ran said: "Then Mr. Lao Fu will help me exchange it." ”

Seeing that the shopkeeper began to exchange silver tickets, Wei Ran couldn't help but ask: "Mr. accepted my Daqi silver ticket, and I can't use it here." How is it good? ”

"Naturally, we will go to the designated yamen to exchange, and the division of Daqi Qianzhuang will be exchanged, and we can go to Jiangzhou to exchange." The shopkeeper complained while exchanging: "But Jiangzhou Money Village is also black enough, one hundred taels can only be exchanged for ninety-five taels." ”

After Wei Ran heard this, he couldn't hold back his killing intent, and Yuan Shu obviously felt Wei Ran's anger as well, and quickly pulled Wei Ran and signaled him to pay attention.

After the exchange was completed quickly, Wei Ran left the store with eight hundred and twenty taels of silver and a horse of Wanliusha, and then ordered one person to send the cloth back to the inn, and he took Yuan Shu to go shopping again.

Yuzhang City is actually quite prosperous, there are many people on the street, and many people show envy when they see Wei Ran.

Yuan Shu did not wear a veil, and Allure's appearance made everyone look back.

Yuan Shu was complaining about Wei Ran at the moment: "How can there be such a husband who lets his wife show up as bait." ”

"Madame's appearance is overwhelming, and I have a lot of face when I take it out. Where does the bait come from? Wei Ran pretended not to understand, and said with a haha.

"I don't know you yet, don't you just want to use me to catch a few disciples." Yuan Shujiao said angrily.

Wei Ran, who was pierced in his mind, couldn't help blushing, and then said: "Why hasn't the disciple appeared yet, it seems that he has to change places." ”

Wei Ran immediately took Yuan Shu to Yuzhang's most high-end restaurant, Wangxian Tower. also specially asked for a conspicuous position to sit down, and then the Ling family will sit on the side, and Wei Ran then ordered a few local famous dishes. The shopkeeper of Wangxian Tower saw that this was a big guest, and hurriedly greeted him warmly.

Yuan Shu was tasting the delicious food at this time, and couldn't help but admire: "The food here tastes quite good, and it is not much better than Fuzhong." ”

Wei Ran's mind was not on the dishes at the moment, but he was talking to Xiao'er, and then threw Xiao Erwu taels of silver.

Xiao'er accepted the money and introduced it to Wei Ran more enthusiastically, and then Xiao'er looked at Yuan Shu and said to Wei Ran: "Son, Mrs. Ling's appearance is really amazing, it's better to cover it up when you go out." ”

Wei Ran was overjoyed, but he still pretended to be surprised and said, "Why do you say this? ”

Xiao Er looked left and right, then looked at the shopkeeper, and then said: "Chen Yan, the eldest son of the Chen family, and Yang Wei, the second son of the Yang family, are extremely lustful people. ”

"The eldest son of the Chen family? Could it be the son of the county guard? Wei Ran hurriedly pretended to be scared and asked.

Seeing Xiao Er nodded, Wei Ran was even happier, and threw five taels of silver to Xiao Er, Xiao Er didn't dare to accept it, but Wei Ran insisted on letting him accept it, and then said gratefully: "Thank you little brother for reminding me, I don't know where this Chen Gongzi Yang Gongzi likes to go on weekdays, I will try to avoid it, so as not to fly into trouble." ”

"These two people like to go to the Moon Pavilion to listen to music on weekdays, and they originally liked to go to the flower boat, but the flower boat is now very strictly controlled by the imperial court, and the famous prostitutes in the past have gone to listen to the Moon Pavilion. In the past, Tingyue Pavilion was a vassal and elegant place, but now it has also started to make such a living. Especially the girl Hua Lian, the head of the top ten prostitutes in Qin Huai in the past, is now a guest in the Moon Pavilion. Xiao'er hurriedly introduced: "Anyway, the guest officer can avoid Tingyue Pavilion." ”

Wei Ran nodded solemnly, then looked at Yuan Shu, who was about to finish eating, and whispered to Yuan Shu: "Madam, I'll go listen to the music in the Moon Pavilion in a while." ”

Yuan Shu almost rolled her eyes, but at this moment she also came back to her senses, and complained: "I knew that I would let Sister Chen accompany her husband out." ”

Wei Ran smiled, and then said: "After these two disciples are captured, isn't it safer for Chen and Yang to throw rat traps?" ”

When Yuan Shu heard this, he had no choice but to nod, but then said happily: "Listen to the Moon Pavilion should be the Qinglou, I haven't been to the Qinglou yet, I want to go in Chang'an, it's a pity to think about it now." ”

Seeing Yuan Shu's appearance, Wei Ran couldn't help laughing, and secretly said that this is Princess Mingyue's true temperament, naughty and weird.

"What are you laughing at, husband?"

"No, I just think that you are like Mingyue who stole food in the imperial dining room at the beginning."