Zhang Rao quickly returned to Zhang's mansion and told his father Zhang Shu everything tonight.

After hearing this, Zhang Shu was furious and scolded: "Mother's Hu Jin, over the years, our Zhang family has been making cattle and horses for him to drive, but I didn't expect it to be so insidious and ruthless, this is obviously to unload the mill and kill the donkey, is my Zhang Shu going to become the next Lingshan Road?" Rao'er, it seems that we must take action, we can't just wait for them to deal with it without resistance, we must leave a way back for my Zhang family. ”

After listening to Zhang Shu's complaints, Zhang Rao said at a loss: "Father, but Hu Jin and Yan Zefa are officials, and my Zhang family is a businessman, so I can't fight them after all." ”

"Bastard, if you can't fight, do you have to wait for them to fall? I'm not a vegetarian for so many years, it's not okay to be open, let's come secretly. After Zhang Shu finished speaking, his face was serious with a hint of ghostism.

"What does Father mean?" Zhang Rao asked a little confused.

Zhang Shu stroked his beard and said, "Didn't we do the ordnance business before?" Since Hu Jin has found other iron ore suppliers, our Zhang family will cut off the goods for him in a timely manner, after all, most of the iron ore is still supplied by my Zhang family. ”

After listening to his father's words, Zhang Rao nodded again and again, "Yes, since we have found other channels, then our Zhang family will not give him an offering." ”

"You go down to do this matter, remember to be careful, don't miss the handle in the hands of outsiders." Zhang Shu instructed Zhang Rao.

"Father, but it is difficult to protect himself if the supply of iron ore is cut off, and if he wants to retreat under their influence, the child thinks that he has to make many preparations." Zhang Rao looked at Zhang Shu after speaking.

Zhang Shu said confidently: "You just have to do what you just told you, and the rest is arranged by the father." ”

After listening to his father's words, Zhang Rao withdrew from the study and immediately started the supply of iron ore.

After Zhang Rao went out, Zhang Shu immediately repaired a book, summoned the secret guard, and ordered him to send the letter to the capital.

And Zhang Rao walked all over the Zhang family's industry overnight, and he didn't feel that he didn't feel it, but after a while, he realized that the Zhang family's industry had spread throughout the entire Erling City, and all walks of life were involved.

Everywhere he went, Zhang Rao instructed the person in charge of each point to gradually reduce the business contacts with the government, after all, it couldn't be too sudden.

When he arrived at the mineral warehouse, Zhang Rao categorically ordered that from now on no iron ore would be supplied to the ordnance factory, and if anyone came to ask, he would say that there had been a problem with iron ore mining recently, and that the ore in the warehouse could no longer be mined, and the iron ore in the warehouse had to be transferred to other places.

Under Zhang Rao's arrangement, all the industries of the Zhang family are neatly aligned and have the same goal. The remaining iron ore has also been transferred to other places, and on the bright side, the Zhang family does not even have any slag left.

Zhang Rao, who had been busy all night, did not forget Li Chouxin's help, and when the day was just dawn, he actually bought the characteristics of Oroling and came to Sanmiaotang early, and gave it to Li Chouxin.

After Li Chou heard this, he said: "Ling Zun is still old and spicy, and he reacted in such a timely manner, but in this way, it should be someone else who is in a hurry, after all, they are not completely sure, and they still dare not act rashly for the time being." ”

Zhang Rao listened to Li Chouxin's words, and went back to Zhang's mansion to make up for sleep with peace of mind, but at this time he had no intention of eating and drinking.

After Zhang Rao left, Li Chouxin told a few people in the backyard everything, and after listening to it, they knew that the day of seeing the light again was not far away.

Luo Dafu said: "All this is thanks to the good strategy of the sorrowful brothers, otherwise, with the strength of the sorrowful brothers, it will be hard, and no one in the entire Oroling will be able to take a sword, and any problem can be solved, but it will inevitably fall into the mouth, and now in this way, it must not be long before the collusion between them will appear in front of the eyes of the world, even if we don't have to wait for a shot, the people will not let them go." ”

On the other end, Hu Jin's housekeeper Lu Zhe hurriedly reported to Hu Jin, who had not woken up yet, outside the door: "My lord, something happened!" ”

"What's the alarm? What else can happen under my Hu Qingtian's jurisdiction? Hugh wants to disturb my dreams. Hu Jin's lazy and impatient voice came from the room.

"Sir! Something really happened! News from the ordnance factory. As soon as Lu Zhe's words fell, Hu Jin pushed the door out, full of energy, and hurriedly asked, "What?" What the hell is going on? ”

"Master, the person in charge of the ordnance factory came to report that the iron ore sent by the Zhang family yesterday was not enough to meet the amount of this month, at least half of it, but when I went to the Zhang family early this morning, the response given by the Zhang family was that there was a problem with iron ore mining, and the ore could not be mined, and even the inventory sent yesterday was the previous one, and now the Zhang family has not even a little slag." Lu Zhe anxiously reported.

Hu Jin was shocked when he heard this, "What? How good is that? Where can Benshi mobilize so many iron ores at once? This iron mine is not small, and it is not enough to provide for the goods on the first day of the next month, and it is only ten days away from the first day of the next month, which is really a headache. ”

"Yes, sir, the supply of this iron mine is too sudden! It's tricky indeed. Lu Zhe said on the side.

"In this way, you quickly go and call Yan Sima here, and there is something important to discuss." Hu Jin instructed Lu Zhe.

Lu Zhe immediately found Yan Zefa, and Yan Zefa also listened to Lu Zhe's explanation along the way and was worried.

Seeing Hu Jin, Yan Zefa said bluntly: "My lord, the supply of iron ore has always been normal, why is it cut off this time, will there be other hidden secrets?" Besides, such a big matter, why didn't the Zhang family send anyone to report it in advance, could it be the Zhang family's ghost? ”

When Hu Jin heard this, he thought thoughtfully, "What you said is not unreasonable, the person who died in Quansheng near Zhang's mansion the day before yesterday, and now he suddenly cut off the supply of iron ore, it is indeed a coincidence, but Zhang's family has a big business, and now is not the time to tear his face." ”

"What do you mean?" Yan Zefa asked in a low voice.

"I think I'll bother Yan Sima to go through, first, to explore Zhang's family, and second, to see if there is really no iron mine. Wait until you have the results to make a decision. Hu Jin said thoughtfully.

Yan Zefa listened to Hu Jin's instructions, and planned to set up a banquet in Room No. 1 on the second and second floors, and invited the Zhang family and his son to the banquet, and wanted to take advantage of the Zhang family's father and son to send someone to the Zhang family's iron ore warehouse to find out.

At noon, an invitation was sent to Zhang's house.

Zhang Rao found Zhang Shu with the invitation, and before he opened the invitation, Zhang Shu said: "It's an invitation sent by Hu Jin and others, right?" ”

Zhang Rao said: "Exactly, it was sent by Yan Zefa's subordinates, saying that he invited my father and me to the second and second floors for a banquet. ”

Zhang Shu said: "Then let's go, it seems that they really can't sit still, and go see what they have to say." Also, I ordered that if someone came to check the Zhang family's warehouse during our banquet, there was no need to stop it. ”

Zhang Rao asked, "Father, why is this?" ”

"Yan Zefa will not invite my father and son to the banquet at the same time for no reason, they must have a bad stomach, since they want to find out, why stop it." Zhang Shu seemed to have penetrated everything.

"The child understands! And so he commanded. After Zhang Rao finished speaking, he went out and ordered to go down.

In the evening, as soon as Zhang Shu and his son arrived on the second and second floors, Yan Zefa waited at the door, and when they saw that the two arrived, they stepped forward with a smile and greeted them, went straight to the second floor of the second and second floors, and walked straight into Room No. 1, which is not open on weekdays.

On the other side, after seeing Zhang Shu's father and son enter the second and second floors, several people not far from the building hurried to the warehouse where Zhang's iron ore was stored.

On the second and second floors, in addition to the four servant girls of the landlord Yan Erliang serving on the side, Yan Erliang also sat at the same table.

"I don't know what Lord Yan Sima Yan is doing with this banquet? Please tell us the truth. Zhang Shu didn't go around in circles and asked directly.

"Since the head of the Zhang family is outspoken, then Yan will not hide it, it was Master Hu who asked me to come, think about the head of the Zhang family to understand the real situation of the iron mine supply cut." Yan Zefa also said straight to the point.

Seeing that Yan Zefa did not hesitate, Zhang Shu replied: "The news of the iron ore supply interruption was only known to my Zhang family early this morning, and the people who came said that the iron ore mining had encountered a bottleneck, and the original mine could no longer mine the ore, and my Zhang family was also caught off guard when I received the news, so I didn't have time to inform Lord Hu in time, and the stock ore in the Zhang family's warehouse was personally sent to the ordnance factory by Xiao'er last night, and this is the case, what questions does Lord Yan have?" ”

When Zhang Rao on the side heard this, he also said repeatedly: "That's right, last night I personally sent the iron ore stored by the Zhang family to the ordnance factory, but I didn't expect that the supply would be cut off today, and now the Zhang family has no inventory at all." ”

After hearing this, Yan Zefa said: "I don't know if the head of the Zhang family has any way to solve the current urgent need, after all, it is about the interests of you and me, if you can't deliver on time and on the first day of next month, it will not only lose the benefits of this transaction, I'm afraid that even this line will be broken, and it will be even more difficult to do business in the future." ”

Zhang Shu said: "At present, Zhang has no other way, but Lord Yan can try to find other suppliers, maybe he can find suppliers to solve this urgent need." ”

Yan Zefa shook his head, "Brother Zhang, you said this lightly, iron ore mining has always to go through the procedures of the relevant departments, only qualified and powerful people like you can mine, where can I find it at this time?" ”

Zhang Shu wanted to test Yan Zefa's search for other suppliers, but he confused Yan Zefa. However, in Zhang Shu's view, the performance of strict rules and law is all disguised.

Yan Erliang saw that Zhang Shu's path was impassable, so he looked at Zhang Rao beside him and made up his mind, after all, Zhang Rao has coveted himself for a long time over the years, and it is much easier than Zhang Shu to think about it.

Yan Er raised his wine glasses and toasted with a smile towards Zhang Raomei: "Zhang Shao, this matter is related to the interests of you and me, please think of a way." ”

Zhang Rao saw that Yan Erliang had such a good attitude towards himself for the first time, and he was dizzy for a while, and said: "The landlord is polite, that is within Zhang Rao's business." So he took up his glass and drank it with joy.

Yan Erliang saw that Zhang Rao's attitude had a chance to make a breakthrough, and then said: "Zhang Shao, why is it that the supply is cut off this time?" It's too sudden, and if we don't get it right, I'm afraid we'll all have to drink the northwest wind next. ”

Zhang Rao saw Yan Erliang, who had a gentle attitude, although he was overjoyed, but he also understood the seriousness of this matter, so he said: "The landlord doesn't have to worry, although this matter will lose some benefits, but my Zhang family will not be defeated, if the landlord is willing, Zhang Rao can also protect his life." ”

Yan Erliang heard Zhang Rao's words, and continued to pursue, "Zhang Shao, the little girl has a small life by herself, but her father has an official position, and there is Master Hu above, if it is not handled well, it will be extremely difficult to be good, if the son can really solve this matter, the little woman will fulfill the wish of the child, so it is good for you and me, and there is no need to worry about the father." ”

Yan Zefa also said: "If you and I can form a good alliance between Qin and Jin on this matter, it will not be in vain to toss this toss, but now we still have to decide the matter of iron ore. ”

Zhang Rao listened to the rounds of bombardment, and couldn't wait to do the graceful Yan Erliang in front of him now.

At this time, Zhang Shu interrupted in time, "What Lord Yan said is naturally what Zhang Mou wants, but according to the current situation, it is impossible to solve the problem of supply for a while, I have already ordered the people in the mine to find some mining again, but it will take more than ten days to see the results after some preparation, and it is still unknown whether you can see the mine after digging, and it is too early to talk about family affairs at this time." ”

Zhang Shu understood in his heart, how could the owner of the second and second floors of the dignified house look down on his son, although this son has a prominent background, but he is used to being romantic, although he has always liked Yan Erliang, but Yan Erliang has never ignored it, and today it is just a sugar-coated shell.

When Zhang Rao heard Zhang Shu's interruption, he woke up from a beautiful fantasy and took over: "What my father said is extremely true, although it is my nephew's wish to join hands with the second and second floor masters, but this is definitely not the time to talk about this, and the problem of iron ore supply is difficult to solve for a while, I am afraid that I can only do my best to obey the destiny of heaven." With that, he picked up his glass and drank the next one.

The father and daughter of the Yan family saw that the father and son of the Zhang family did not eat hard and soft, and there was no way, so they could only raise their glasses to accompany each other, talking and laughing.

Time is almost over, Zhang Shu thought that the people sent by Yan Zefa to investigate Zhang's house at this time are almost there, so he picked up his wine glass and said: "Lord Yan, it's getting late today and the drunkenness is coming up, let's stop here, I will invite Lord Yan and the two girls to Zhang's Mansion as guests another day, and then get drunk again." ”

Yan Zefa also estimated that the people sent out should almost come back, so he did not politely stay, and said: "Since this is the case, then Yan will thank you in advance, and he will definitely bring the little girl to visit another day." ”

Zhang Shu pretended to be drunk and walked out of the second and second floors with Zhang Rao's support, got into the sedan chair at the door, and went back to Zhang's mansion.

"Father, this is not your amount of alcohol, you are a lot on weekdays." Zhang Rao said to Zhang Shu.

Zhang Shu came to his senses instantly, and said: "Naturally, it is disguised, otherwise I will have to be dragged by this father and daughter for a while." ”

Zhang Rao nodded and said, "Father, what should I do next?" ”

Zhang Rao said: "The next step is not for us to move, it depends on how they act, and we just act as usual, you should play and drink, it is best to keep your original rich son cynical appearance, but you must not miss it." ”

"The child understands." Zhang Rao echoed.

The people sent out by Yan Zefa also returned to the second and second floors and reported everything.

"My lord, my subordinates have gone to check several warehouses of the Zhang family, most of the workers have withdrawn, only one or two guards are guarding the door, and we have not stopped too much when we went, but except for some sundries, there is no shadow of ore in each warehouse, it seems that the Zhang family is really out of mine."

After his subordinates finished speaking, Yan Zefa was furious: "Damn, how is this good, if there is really no ore supply, then it is a hole in the sky, and it is difficult to remedy it." ”

Yan Erliang said: "Father, is there really no other supplier? ”

Yan Zefa said: "There must be a supplier, but it is too late to find it in such a short time, and if you find it, people may not agree to do this transaction, after all, it is a killer business." ”

"That's it, I'd better go and tell Lord Hu first, and ask Lord Hu to decide." After that, Yan Zefa hurried to Hu Jin's mansion.

When he arrived at Hu Jin's mansion, Yan Zefa told him everything.

After hearing this, Hu Jin was distraught. said: "In this way, it is inevitable that the Zhang family will move the hands and feet, it seems that this Zhang family can't stay, but this matter can't be rushed, you go down first, let me think about it." ”

Yan Zefa left Hu Jin's mansion, went back to the second and second floors, and found Yan Erliang.

"Daughter, it seems that this time it should be the Zhang family's deliberate tricks, you have a lot of people on the second and second floors, why don't you send some people out to see where the Zhang family hides the iron ore, as long as you find out where the iron ore is hidden, when it is found, it will be the day when the Zhang family disappears in the Oroling." Yan Zefa said solemnly to Yan Erliang.

"Got it, father, daughter, let me go down."

It didn't take long for a group of people to run in all directions from the second and second floors and began to secretly investigate the Zhang family's hiding iron ore.

In the Sanmiaotang, several people are having dinner with laughter, which is the happiest day for several people in these days, and it is also the most lively day.

"Worried brother, I've worked hard for you these days, if you hadn't promised to help my Ling family, I guess I would have met with an accident a long time ago, let alone be able to return to this Erling City, although I can't show up, but I believe that day will not be too long. Sad brother, Ziwei will give you a glass first. ”

Li Chouxin looked at Ziwei's serious appearance, picked up the wine glass and said to Ziwei: "Ziwei doesn't have to see each other, since acquaintance must be fate, that day will come sooner or later." After speaking, he clinked glasses with Ziwei, and then the two finished the wine.

At this time, Ling Shantu also picked up his wine glass, looked at Ziwei who had just sat down, and then looked at Li Chouxin next to him, and said slowly: "Li Gongzi, the lives of the four members of my Ling family were saved by you, and now I am still running around for the affairs of my Ling family, and I have nothing to repay on Ling Shantu." Today, General Luo Dafu is also here, and the old man asked General Luo to be a witness, intending to marry the little girl Ziwei to you, if the son is willing, the day Hu Jin and the others go to prison is the day the two of you get married, I don't know what the son wants? After speaking, he touched the wine glass in Li Chouxin's hand and drank the wine.

And Li Chouxin, who was stunned on the side, didn't know how to respond with a wine glass, only to feel that his heart was beating faster and his face was hot.

Ziwei blushed even more on the side, lowered her head and waited for Li Chouxin's response.

Before Li Chouxin could react, Zhu Wei stood up and made a noise, "Father is partial, it's not fair!" It's not fair! Zhu Wei also wants to marry her sorrowful brother! ”

When a group of people heard Zhu Wei's voice, they immediately burst into laughter.

Li Chouxin came to his senses in this burst of laughter, drank the wine in his hand, looked at everyone's expectant eyes, and said slowly: "Ziwei girl is beautiful and beautiful, I like it, but I am worried that my heart is not here, if I wander the world in the future, I am afraid that I will live up to Miss Ziwei." ”

When Ziwei heard this, her expectant face suddenly added a hint of loss, but Ziwei, who had already known her sorrowful intentions, did not leave, but picked up her wine glass and said the vow she made on the night when she was worried about saving people, and then continued: "Brother Sorrowful, Ziwei is willing to hold hands with you at the end of the world, not afraid of wind and rain. ”

When everyone heard this, they were all impressed by Ziwei's bravery, and they began to persuade Li Chouxin.

"Sad brother, such a good girl, you shouldn't live up to someone's wishes, so let's agree quickly." Rodav said from the side.

"Worried son, the little girl's words have come to this, I hope the son will think about it." Mrs. Ling said.

"Worried brother, you just agree, otherwise my sister will never marry, and by the way, marry me too." Zhu Wei is also persuading.

Seeing Li Chou's hesitation, Ling Shantu said: "This matter is old and abrupt, but since it has been said, then please think about it, anyway, there is still some time before Hu Jin is imprisoned, so there is no need to rush this time." ”

Hearing this, Li Chou Xin said: "Thank you uncle, I will consider it carefully." After speaking, he glanced at Ziwei affectionately.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the two have already secretly fallen in love, but their respective choices have hindered the deeper communication between the two.

After a burst of commotion, the yard was tidied up, and everyone went back to the house to rest, but tonight was destined to be a sleepless night for Li Chouxin and Ziwei.

Li Chou simply took out the trick and continued to cultivate and consolidate his cultivation, while Ziwei tossed and turned for a long time.

At this time, in the city of Oroling, a change that stirred up the wind and clouds was also slowly brewing in the deep night.