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Ximenqing was treacherous, and he released official debts, took care of some official affairs in the county, and made money with others.

That is, to take out the property of the state and lend it to usury, and to collect interest; Fight lawsuits for others, intercede or do things for others, and collect thank you fees from others.

It is not difficult to see from this that Ximenqing's social activity ability is quite large.

In fact, these small knocks alone cannot satisfy Ximenqing's desire to accumulate money, and seeking a large amount of dowry through marriage is Ximenqing's main means of accumulating capital.

For example, Ximen Qing successively defrauded the rich widow Meng Yulou and the eunuch nephew Li Bei'er, and the arrival of the two concubines brought him a huge amount of property.

Ximenqing was a shrewd businessman, but what gave him a head start among his peers was entirely due to the unfair competition he used and the business conditions of collusion with the government to obtain preferential treatments.

There is no need to talk much about colluding with the government to seek business privileges, because as long as this is done in concealment, if the people do not raise it, it is not within the scope of Shuibo Liangshan to clean him up.

Striving for monopoly and cracking down on peers is also Ximenqing's successful experience in doing business.

Monopoly means huge profits, and Ximenqing knows it well.

Originally, there was only one pharmacy in Ximenqing in Qinghe County, but later the doctor Jiang Zhushan also opened a Chinese medicine store with the help of Li Bei'er.

Jiang Zhushan is both a physician and a pharmacy, and he is more kind and kind, which will undoubtedly attract many customers and prosper in business.

But the appearance of two pharmacies in a county is like two suns in the sky, which is absolutely not allowed in Ximenqing's view.

So Ximenqing instigated the ruffians and hooligans to go to Jiang Zhushan's pharmacy many times to make trouble, and also forged bills, forcing him to repay his debts and sue the government, beating Jiang Zhushan half to death, forcing him to dismantle the pharmacy.

Ximenqing did not do such a thing.

Be.

Ximenqing is good at opening up joints, buying money and closing money, and is responsible for tax evasion and tax evasion, and his business activities are mainly carried out by family members, slaves, or partnerships with others, or in the name of others, and he hides behind the scenes to manipulate.

Therefore, Ximenqing's illegal operation is difficult to be caught by others.

But Wu Song knew very well that Shuibo Liangshan would not talk to people like Ximenqing about the so-called reasoning.

At that time, as long as someone investigates it, the men of Ximenqing's family will definitely have to go to the public trial.

After you go up, you won't be able to get down unless you're really a good person.

Based on Wu Song's understanding of Ximenqing, Ximenqing has absolutely no possibility of stepping down from the public trial platform.

Of course, if Wu Song is really Jiang Hongfei's sworn brother as Wu Dalang and Ximen Qing said, Jiang Hongfei values Wu Song very much, and with such a relationship, Wu Song will definitely be able to keep Ximen Qing.

But others don't know, Wu Song himself still doesn't know that the relationship between him and Jiang Hongfei has long been completely broken off with Jiang Hongfei when he refused to go to Liangshan to help Jiang Hongfei, and Wu Dalang didn't know how to ask for Liu Gao's wife.

Be.

Jiang Hongfei once treated him very well, like his own brother.

But step by step, he walked the road to the end.

Since six years ago, when Jiang Hongfei helped him admit that Liu Gao's wife was his concubine for the last time, there has been no contact between him and Jiang Hongfei.

He knew that he owed Jiang Hongfei too much, and he was embarrassed to bother Jiang Hongfei again.

And Jiang Hongfei was most likely disappointed in him and unwilling to deal with him anymore.

After so many years, he wanted to go to Shuibo Liangshan to visit Jiang Hongfei countless times.

But he didn't have the face to look at Jiang Hongfei, because he knew very well that he chose the former between his own brother who was three inches and Gu Shupi and Jiang Hongfei, his righteous brother.

At the same time, he very much hoped that Jiang Hongfei could summon him when he thought of him, or when he occasionally passed by Yanggu County, he could come to see him.

However, he thought too much, Jiang Hongfei got married, and the heroes and heroes with names and surnames were all in Jiang Hongfei's invitation, but his name was not the only one.

From that moment on, he knew that he had completely lost Jiang Hongfei, a good friend and a good brother.

Now, Ximenqing has entrusted it with a major matter of his life, and he doesn't have the ability at all, where can he dare to take it?

Moreover, he knew very well that he would take the lead in handing over his family's land without looking at Ximenqing's good words.

In fact, Ximenqing is mainly in business, and there is not much land at home, so Ximenqing is completely playing tricks.

Such a person has always been the target of severe crackdowns by the heroes of Liangshan, Ximenqing has gone far, where can he save Ximenqing?

So Wu Song hurriedly said: "I have no friendship with the Great Sage, they are all brothers talking nonsense, how can a big man like the Great Sage and Heaven be a righteous brother with me, and the big officials please take back the heavy gift and find a way out." ”

How could Ximen Qing completely believe the words of Wu Dalang's unscrupulous marketman?

In fact, Ximen Qing has already determined through his relationship that what Wu Dalang said is all true, and Jiang Hongfei and Wu Song are indeed sworn brothers.

This Ximen Qingcai came to give a gift and asked Wu Song for help.

Now, seeing Wu Song's shirk, Ximenqing thought that Wu Song's appetite was big, and he didn't fancy his gift, so he smiled and said: "Wudu is not polite, after the matter is completed, Ximenqing will still have heavy thanks, farewell!" ”

After saying that, Ximenqing didn't give Wu Song a chance to refuse, and took people away straightforwardly.

Wu Song shouted a few times in the back, but Ximenqing pretended not to hear it, and did not give Wu Song a chance to return the gift.

And Ximenqing is only the first.

Soon, more and more dignitaries, wealthy families, and gentry in Yanggu County came to Wu Song, gave gifts to Wu Song, and had a relationship with Wu Song, and even some people who didn't look down on Wu Song before wanted to marry Wu Song or even Wu Dalang.

Later, even the county magistrate invited Wu Song to talk about how he had taken care of Wu Song over the years.

Suddenly, Wu Song became a big celebrity in Yanggu County, and the gifts were received softly, and the marriage problems that he and Wu Dalang had not solved for many years seemed to be solved.

Only Wu Song knows in his heart that the higher he is praised now, the worse he may fall in the future.

Wu Song walked down the street with extremely complicated feelings!

Thinking that his identity as a good man in Liangshan, who he avoided like a snake and scorpion at the beginning, is now a matter that everyone is vying for, and the official body he once longed for is now not valued by anyone, or even regarded as a burden, Wu Song feels that this is a huge irony.

Send that pile of gifts home.

Seeing that Wu Dalang had not come back, Wu Song went to the street to find Wu Dalang again.

When he came to the cross street, Wu Song saw a large group of people surrounding Wu Dalang and Brother Yun.

The warm sun of early spring shone on Wu Dalang and Brother Yun next to the market, and I saw them talking about the acquaintance of Jiang Hongfei and Wu Song......

Hearing this, Wu Song was actually reflecting on his innocent body at the beginning, and he was too eager for the officialdom that could bring him social status, but he was blinded by a leaf and did not repay Jiang Hongfei's various care for him.

Someone said: "Da Lang, you said that your brother, such a heroic character, and you know such a great person as the Great Sage, how can you still come out to sell cooking cakes and make a lot of money?" If I had such a brother and such a powerful relationship, I would marry him and take care of me at home every day, and I would be happy! ”

Someone else said: "Yes, Da Lang, your brothers had the opportunity to defect to such a big figure as the Great Sage, and they are expected to become the founding heroes. Why do you keep selling cooking cakes on the street? ”

Another person said: "I heard that Shuibo Liangshan will confiscate those high-ranking officials, wealthy families, and women from gentry and prominent families, and redistribute them to Liangshan heroes. ”

Wu Dalang said stupidly: "Who said it wasn't." It's just that Erlang and I took a fancy to our innocent bodies at the beginning, and we didn't want to go up the mountain and fall into the grass, otherwise now it must be infinitely beautiful, why can't we even mix it with a lady! ”

Brother Yun said on the side: "Brother Wu's vision is too high, otherwise, with the identity of Second Brother Wu's head, how could Brother Wu not be able to marry a wife?" ”

Wu Dalang raised his chin and said: "It's not that I have a high vision, but my Erlang is the head of the capital after all, if I marry a lady who is too bad, it will also damage his prestige, right?" ”

The others wanted to say something more, but Wu Song, who couldn't listen anymore, interrupted everyone: "Big brother! ”

Seeing Wu Song coming, the people who were originally surrounding Wu Dalang immediately left Wu Dalang and came to greet Wu Song.

"Wudu head!"

"Second Brother Wu!"

“……”

Wu Song nodded at everyone, then picked up Wu Dalang's pick, refused others to help him, and left with Wu Dalang.

When there was no one around, Wu Song blamed Wu Dalang and said: "Big brother, how can you talk nonsense about the relationship between me and Brother Jiang Yan, you must know that trouble comes from your mouth, and if you talk nonsense like this, you may kill you and me." ”

Wu Dalang said disapprerovingly: "My Erlang, you are still a public person, and you can't see that the world has changed?" Guan Dalang, who sells rouge, is only because his daughter married Liangshan hero Tiecha Gaoming and became a concubine, and his eyes are on the top of his head, which is not beautiful. I thought that Gao Ming was a great man, but later I learned that he was just a small leader of the Fourth Infantry Army. How can he compare to you? If you were willing to nod your head at the beginning, the command of the Fourth Infantry Army would have been yours a long time ago. Just by virtue of your relationship with the Heavenly Sage, don't you want the wind to be windy and rainy now?! ”

Wu Song listened patiently, and then looked at Wu Dalang and said: "Big brother, you also said it, that was the case I promised at the beginning, but I don't know what to do, I rejected Brother Jiang Yan's kindness, and for the sake of the innocence that you don't value now, I voted for Brother Jiang Yan's enemy government, so unjust, what qualifications do I have to call Brother Jiang Yan a brother?" ”

"This ......"

Now, Wu Dalang also feels that their brother did too much at the beginning.

But Wu Dalang still held on to a glimmer of hope and said: "The Great Sage is open-minded and generous, shouldn't he bother with you?" ”

Wu Song smiled bitterly: "Yes, Brother Jiang Yan is open-minded and generous, and he didn't care about me, so you and I can live the life we once thought about in Yanggu County for six or seven years." ”

Speaking of this, Wu Song sighed leisurely: "Alas, but people know that they are sufficient, and they have to be measured, Brother Jiang Yan has already fulfilled me, that is to be benevolent to me, my relationship with Brother Jiang Yan, by then, it will be over, even if there is still a debt, it is also what I owe to Brother Jiang Yan, I should look for an opportunity to repay Brother Jiang Yan, instead of bothering Brother Jiang Yan without knowing it." ”

Wu Song knew that Wu Dalang had the side of a scoundrel in the market, as long as he saw the benefits, he could stick it without shame.

So Wu Song simply explained his words to Wu Dalang: "At the beginning, Brother Jiang Yan lacked talents to fight the world, and I didn't stay to help him, because it was unjust. Now Brother Jiang Yan has soared, and there are countless elite soldiers and strong generals under him, and there is no shortage of me. And I was depressed, and I had been in Yanggu County for six or seven years, and I was still a small capital. I will go to enjoy happiness with Brother Jiang Yan again, and if I spread it, I will teach my friends in the rivers and lakes to laugh! Even if I die, how can I be so unbearable? ”

Hearing Wu Song say this, Wu Dalang was dumbfounded.

Wu Dalang has already heard from the people on the street that Shuibo Liangshan will soon annex Yanggu County, and at that time, the officials of Yanggu County will be changed from top to bottom.

What's more, if he didn't talk nonsense, the two brothers would still be able to stay in Yanggu County that day, and now that he blew the cow out, the two brothers in Yanggu County would not be able to stay anymore.

Wu Dalang hurriedly asked Wu Song: "Erlang, then what should you do?" ”

Wu Song said reluctantly: "Let's take one step at a time, it's really not good, I'll sell cooking cakes with you." ”

Hearing Wu Song say that he wanted to sell cooking cakes with him, Wu Dalang's expression collapsed suddenly!

- Wu Dalang couldn't accept his younger brother who was a first-class hero and became an ordinary person.

Wu Dalang blamed himself: "They all blame me, if it wasn't for me, it wasn't ...... at the beginning"

At this moment, someone shouted: "The Liangshan army is besieging the city!" My Yanggu County is about to change! ”

When Wu Song heard this, he hurriedly took Wu Dalang back home.

But before the two of them could sit down, a few officials came to Wu Song: "Wudutou, the county order, please go up to the city wall quickly, he said that my Yanggu County is all relied on!" ”

Wu Song didn't want to go, because he felt that even if he went, it would be useless.

Seeing those gifts, several officials cast expectant glances, Wu Dalang also advised: "Erlang, you go and have a look, what if the great sage can sell you this face one day?" ”

Wu Song let out a long sigh, and then came to the city wall with a few officials.

After Wu Song went up to the city wall, the county order and the dignitaries of Yanggu County, the wealthy families, and the gentry and noble families all surrounded them as if they had seen a savior.

The county commander said earnestly: "Wudutou, everyone depends on you!" ”

The dignitaries and nobles of Yanggu County, the wealthy families, and the gentry and prominent families, especially Ximenqing and other people who have a relationship with Wu Song, also expressed their hope that Wu Song can save everyone's lives.

Wu Song listened to the words and looked down.

I saw that the leader of this Liangshan army had a dignified body and a dignified appearance. A pair of eyes shot cold stars, and the two curved eyebrows were like paint. The chest is broad, and there is the majesty of ten thousand invincibles; The words are high-spirited, and the ambition of Lingyun is spitting out thousands of feet. The heart is bold and bold, like a lion descending from the clouds; The bones are strong and the muscles are strong, such as shaking the ground and Pixiu coming to the seat. is like a demon lord in the sky, he is really a god of Tai Sui in the world. He resisted a big axe on his shoulder, hugging him from front to back, so not majestic, not heroic!

Wu Song was in a trance: "Why is this person so much like me when I was young?" ”

Wu Song looked at it again and recognized it, this was Yu Cheng, the young general who replaced him as the commander of the Fourth Infantry Army!

"Yu Cheng has grown up!"

Wu Song looked at the army of four or five thousand people behind Yu Cheng, who were dressed in forbidden army armor, carrying divine arm bows, and holding elite swords and guns, and muttered unknowingly: "This is ...... Infantry Fourth Army?!!! ”

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(End of chapter)