After thinking about this, Zhou Zhou Ming also took advantage of the situation to guess the thoughts of Master Cao, he suddenly felt a little funny in his heart, and muttered secretly in his heart, there is really no free lunch in this world, this Master Cao has taken care of me for a period of time before, and he is not bad to me, at this time, when he sees me making a fortune, he will come to return immediately, this eyelid is too shallow!

But it's okay, after paying off his personal debt, the two will not owe each other in the future, but it will be clean, so that he will not rely on the old and sell the old in the future, and always dangle in front of himself.

With this plan in his heart, Zhou Ming's mood immediately calmed down, and he sat down unhurriedly, wanting to see what kind of response Master Cao would come up with when facing this kind of problem.

If he can't even cope with this situation, even if he helps him get promoted and raised, will he be able to keep his official position in the future?

After all, if you want to have a high-ranking official, you must first have the wisdom to match, otherwise, virtue is not worthy, and it is yourself who suffers.

In the face of Deng Tong and Xia Dezhang's difficulties, Cao Zhushu, as a scholar, was at a loss for a while, and didn't know what to do, the reason for this is actually very simple, one is that he has not been exercised all the year round, and he is suddenly put in such an oppressive situation, and he has no ability to bear it at all.

The second is because everyone present, he can't afford to offend, if he says the wrong thing on such an occasion, not only will he not be able to achieve the purpose of coming here, but he may also be burned and unable to gain a foothold in the inspection yamen in the south of the city.

Master Cao's face was embarrassed, showing a submissive look, and he even regretted it in his heart, feeling that he shouldn't come here.

Deng Tong wanted such an effect, seeing that his goal had been achieved, he immediately smiled amiably: "Master Cao, since you have nothing to say, let's go back first, we and Lord Zhou still have important things to do, we really don't have time to accompany you anymore, after the things we deal with are over, if you still want Lord Zhou to help, it's not too late to come to him again." ”

After saying these words to Master Cao, Deng Tong didn't give him a chance to react at all, and shouted directly outside: "Come on, send Master Cao out, I have important matters to discuss with Lord Zhou, without my orders, no one is allowed to come in, and those who violate the order will be beaten on the twenty boards." ”

Although Xia Dezhang did not open his mouth to echo at this time, he admired Deng Tong's methods very much in his heart.

Zhou Zhou Ming took a sip of tea, looked at Deng Tong and smiled, thinking to himself that this old boy is really ruthless, Master Cao is in front of him, just like a child, he has no power to resist.

No matter how stupid Master Cao was, he could hear the overtones in Deng's call, so under such hints and intimidation, he didn't have the courage to say what he wanted.

Soon a little maid came in from outside the door, and seeing that Deng Tong had such a big temper, she hurriedly walked to Master Cao's side and made a gesture to ask him to go out.

Master Cao's expression was painful, he opened his mouth to say something, but finally gave up.

He obediently lowered his head, turned around and prepared to follow the maid out.

Seeing that he was winning, Deng Tong inadvertently showed a smug smile on his face.

Although this smile lasted for a very short time, it was still seen by Zhou Ming, who was keenly observant.

Zhou Zhou Ming was very disgusted by this smile, because he knew in his heart that if Master Cao went out like this, not only would he lose face, but also boost Deng Tong's arrogance, so he couldn't let such a thing happen in public or private.

"Wait a minute," Zhou Zhou Ming put down the teacup and said lightly, "Master Cao's words haven't been finished yet, it's too impersonal to be in such a hurry to send people away." ”

Deng Tong, who was originally proud, heard Zhou Zhou Ming suddenly say this, the expression on his face froze suddenly, he has been the leader of the Chengnan Inspection Yamen for so many years, although he has not been very motivated, but he still understands these deceptions in the officialdom.

He knew very well in his heart that the reason why Zhou Zhou Ming opened his mouth to leave Master Cao's book was for two purposes, one was to prove that the relationship between him and Master Cao was not ordinary, and the other was to tell Deng Tong that in front of him, they had no right to make decisions, and everything had to be done with their own heads.

Deng Tong's heart froze, he suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of horror, and he finally realized at this time what kind of terrifying existence Zhou Ming was, he must not relax for a moment in front of him, otherwise he may be doomed at any time.

"Lord Zhou is right, Master Cao, don't leave first, make it clear, if there is any problem, our Lord Zhou will make the decision for you." Deng Tong immediately changed his tone, said to Master Cao very politely, and even walked over in person and pulled him back.

Seeing this scene in front of him, Xia Dezhang, who was standing obediently on the side, had mixed feelings in his heart, on the one hand, he was happy for Deng Tong's ugliness, on the other hand, he also felt that Zhou Ming was too terrible, and he must not be clever when he was on an errand in the future, otherwise as long as he was caught once, he might die without a place to bury.

After seeing that Master Cao was invited back, Xia Dezhang walked over very quickly and poured him a cup of tea.

"Master Cao, don't worry, let's have a cup of tea first, and speak slowly if you have something to say."

Master Cao took the teacup flattered and thanked him vigorously: "Thank you, adults, for looking up to me." ”

Seeing that the atmosphere was almost brewing, Zhou Zhou Ming opened his mouth and said: "Master Cao, there are no outsiders here, you can say anything directly, as long as I can do it within my ability, I will definitely return you this favor." ”

When Zhou Zhou Ming said this, his tone was very peaceful, but these words sounded very harsh in Master Cao's book.

Because he understands that the reason why Zhou Zhou Ming said this is to imply to himself that he will definitely help himself this time, but this is not for the friendship between the two, but to repay himself a favor, after this favor is repaid, the two of them will not owe each other in the future.

Deng Tong and Xia Dezhang, who had learned a lesson, stood aside honestly at this time and didn't dare to intervene anymore.

Master Cao was in a state of mind for a long time, unable to say a word, and finally under the pressure of Zhou Ming's eyes, he said with difficulty: "Lord Zhou, in front of so many people, it is really difficult for me to open my request.

Can you please come out with me for a while, and let's go to a secluded place and talk alone. ”

This time, even Zhou Ming felt that Master Cao was a little ignorant of current affairs, and he was already giving him enough face to talk to him so patiently in such a busy situation, but as a result, this old boy had to inch in, and he had to let himself go out to talk to him, and he didn't look at what his identity was, and he was worthy of such a request.

Zhou Ming was silent and put Cao's main book aside.

Deng Tong's ability to observe words and expressions was first-class, and he found that Zhou Ming's face was a little unhappy, so he immediately guessed that it must be Master Cao's words that angered Zhou Ming.

Deng Tong, who has always been an opportunist, how could he miss this opportunity to curry favor with Zhou Ming, he didn't need to be instructed, he immediately walked in front of Master Cao, and reprimanded loudly: "Old Cao, you are old, why are you so ignorant?"

Let me tell you honestly, in our yamen, there is a major matter now, waiting for Lord Zhou to deal with it, he can listen to you here, it is already a great grace, but you are shameless, and you have to let Lord Zhou go out to talk with you, you have to make inches like this, once you delay the big event, the court will condemn the crime, can you afford to bear the sin? ”

Master Cao originally had the courage to make that request, but after the request was made, Zhou Zhou Ming immediately turned cold and didn't say a word.

Seeing such a situation, Master Cao realized that the situation was not good, but before he could react, Deng Tong came over and taught him a lesson.

Master Cao was so frightened that he knelt on the ground and begged for mercy vigorously: "A few adults, they are old and ignorant, and they are offended, and they ask a few adults to spare their lives." ”

"Now I know I'm scared, it's too late!" The more Deng Tong spoke, the more energetic he became, and even raised a hand high, wanting to beat Master Cao violently.

Seeing that Master Cao had already received the punishment he deserved, Zhou Zhou Ming immediately opened his mouth to stop him: "Okay, when people are old, they will inevitably be confused, so don't scare him anymore." ”

"Yes." Deng Tong hurriedly replied, and then stood aside obediently.

"Since Master Cao wants to talk to me alone, then you two will go out first, and after I finish talking to him, I will call you in." Zhou Zhou Ming said as he looked at Master Cao with his eyes.

After Deng Tong and Xia Dezhang heard Zhou Ming say this, they were all stunned, because both of them felt that it was inappropriate for Zhou Zhou Ming to do this, after all, they still had to rush to the Yamen of the General Affairs Office, if this trip was delayed, Han Pingzhi couldn't explain it, and it would be difficult to do things.

"Lord Zhou, we still have important things to do, isn't it a little too worth it to waste time for this little thing?" Xia Dezhang cautiously reminded.

Deng Tong had already been taught a lesson just now, so at this time, he learned to be obedient, no matter what decision Zhou Zhou Ming made, even if he had a different opinion in his heart, he would never say it.

"It doesn't matter, I'll be responsible for what happened, you two go out first." Zhou Ming said categorically.

Seeing that Zhou Zhouming's tone of voice was non-negotiable, Deng Tong and Xia Dezhang could only turn around and walk out the door, and when the two of them walked halfway, they didn't forget to glare at Master Cao viciously.

After the two of them went out, Zhou Zhou Ming made a gesture to Master Cao, meaning to let him get closer to him, so that the two of them could talk.

Master Cao had already been frightened by the scene just now, and at this time he realized that Zhou Zhou Ming was no longer the Leng Touqing who had just come to the Yamen, and if he didn't pay attention to him a little in front of him, once he offended him, he would suffer.

He obediently walked up to Zhou Ming, bowed cautiously, and then looked at him worriedly, not knowing how to speak.