Chapter 24: The Old Treacherous and Cunning
The next day, Song County Ling came to Humen in person and apologized. Guan Dadong didn't know whether to be wary of Song Yuming's coming, or to welcome it, but he summoned his subordinates to let the guards let him go.
"If you don't go to the Three Treasures Hall for nothing, why did the Song County Commander come here?" asked Guan Dadong knowingly.
"I have only come for one purpose, to make amends for my misdeeds. Song Yuming said gracefully.
"No need, your son-in-law has already apologized. Guan Dadong's heart was churning very much, but he was still amiable on the surface.
"This time, my dog was disrespectful to Young Master Guan, and I have already taught him a lesson. For the sake of my face as a county magistrate in Suzhou, don't embarrass my dog. Otherwise, it will hurt the harmony when the soldiers meet, and it will not be good for everyone. ”
"Our Humen is a dominant party in Suzhou City, if anyone dares to challenge the authority of Humen, even if the Daluo Immortal comes, I want him to come and go. It is not enough to make amends, but also to show sincerity. Guan Dadong said sharply.
This shocked Song Yuming into a cold sweat, and hurriedly took out a long box. When I opened it, I saw a painting. Song Yuming unfolded the picture scroll, which was Guan Dadong's dream of "Mountain Dwelling Map".
"This painting was given to Young Master Guan. There is a misunderstanding, and please bear with me as a young master. Song Yuming said with a smile.
Although "Mountain Dwelling Map" changed hands several times, it finally came into the hands of Guan Dadong. For the hard-won surprise, Guan Dadong still chose to understand, and said with a smile: "Since the Song County Order is so sincere, Guan is not guilty of the past and accepts this painting." ”
"Young Master Guan is really magnanimous, and the prestige of Humen is getting stronger and stronger, can you discuss cooperation with the Yamen?" Song Yuming lost no time in asking.
"If you are willing to work for Humen obediently, I, Guan Dadong, will never treat you badly. But if you grab land with us in Humen and do it against each other, don't blame Guan for not reminding you in advance. Guan Dadong said with a proud posture.
"Yes, yes, yes! Xiaguan is in the rivers and lakes, and he needs to take Humen as his backer. Song Yuming said with a honey-bellied sword.
Since Song County Ling is a sensible person, I, Guan Dadong, will not be reluctant to go with the government. Guan Dadong was satisfied.
After Song Yuming left, Guan Dadong's subordinates were puzzled: "Shall we act according to the original plan?" After thinking for a long time, Guan Dadong replied: "No, Song Yuming doesn't dare to do anything to Humen." ”
But the young master didn't know that Song Yuming was not only cunning and dangerous, stingy and greedy for money, but also he was left and right. Although he has been in office for five years, no one has been able to bring him down. If we don't get rid of him now, it will be a huge obstacle for us to collect protection money in the future. He said with a look of embarrassment under his hand.
"Those who follow me prosper, and those who oppose me perish! Whether or not to get rid of him depends on his future performance. If he dares to go against us in the future, it will be a matter of minutes to get rid of him. Guan Dadong was very domineering.
"But it's hard to say what will happen in the future, and if it exceeds our expectations, it will be too late to kill him. The subordinate tried his best to persuade him.
"Let's go down, I'll talk about it later, young master, I want to be quiet. Spread out the "Mountain Dwelling Map", Guan Dadong admired it carefully, and praised Mei Ruoxue's painting skills from time to time for being comparable to painting Saint Wu Daozi, especially the sentence "The pieces are red like old people, who cherishes the flowers in a season?", which made Guan Dadong's heart hurt like a pinprick, and he couldn't stop.
When Guan Dadong returned to the bedroom with the "Mountain Dwelling Map", he hung it prominently on the wall. When Guan Dadong tosses and turns in bed at night, he can see the painting when he opens his eyes, and then he is hopelessly immersed in the charm of the painting.
Suddenly, there was a sound of hurried footsteps outside the door, and the disciple of the Tiger Gate knocked on the door, the voice was heavy and loud. But Guan Dadong has fallen into deep thought, and no one wants to see him, unless his sweetheart Mei Ruoxue comes.
"Young master, there is an urgent report. The disciples were troubled in their hearts.
"Don't you see the young master, I'm resting, no!" Guan Dadong sternly refused.
The disciples of Humen were speechless, and they didn't know what to do for a while. Cao Zheng, the leader of the dark department, knocked three times, and the young master began to pay attention to the knock on the door.
"Young master, don't blame the old man for being rude. If you don't open the door again, Cao Zheng will only have to break in!"
Just as Cao was about to kick the door with his foot, Guan Dadong suddenly opened the door. Cao Zheng felt a burst of surprise, and Guan Dadong asked impatiently, "What's the matter?"
"Report to the young master, the spy department has intercepted a letter, please take a look!" Cao Zheng said with the letter.
Guan Dadong read the letter, his face changed greatly, and he knew that something was wrong. The letter is all about how Song Yuming won over Governor Zhang and used the power of the imperial court to eradicate Humen.
If this letter is sent to Governor Zhang, there will definitely be masters of the imperial court to besiege Humen in a week. Guan Dadong was so frightened that he didn't often praise people on weekdays, and he actually said a few words of praise: "Cao Zheng, you have made a great contribution! I will reward you with three hundred taels of silver and double your salary now." In the future, no matter how big or small, you will take care of everything, and of course the final decision is still on me. ”
"Thank you for the reward. Cao Zheng will not forget the kindness of the young master, and will do his job well!" Cao Zheng said gratefully.
"So what should we do in Humen now? The subordinate on the side asked.
"This old fox is both sides and stabbed, and we will do it in a week. When the time comes, let him call the heavens and the earth to be ineffective, and taste what it is like to be desperate. Hahahaha...... "Guan Dadong's laughter was creepy.
On the other side, Song Yuming and his son Song Xiaojia were secretly discussing something in the county governor's mansion. Song Yuming said leisurely while sipping tea: "To taste a good cup of tea, just smell its fragrance." ”
"Dad, why do we have to beg Humen like a dog? I can't swallow this breath!" Song Xiaojia was unwilling, "And Miss Mei's paintings are my treasures, why should I give them them." ”
"My son has grown up, and I know you like Mei Ruoxue. Today I deliberately lowered my posture just to paralyze the enemy. When the time comes, the masters of the imperial court will come, and the ten tiger gates will not be opponents. When the Humen is eliminated, our government will have a pivotal position in the rivers and lakes, and at that time, you can choose what kind of beauty you want, is it not good to do so?" Song Yuming said carefully.
"But I only like Mei Ruoxue!" Song Xiaojia insisted.
"You can do whatever you want......" After drinking tea, Song Yuming felt a little tired, so he got up and went back to his room to rest.
The words were divided into two ends, and when Lin Xian'er woke up, she found that she was tied up in a firewood room, and her mouth was still gagged with sackcloth. Lin Xian'er wanted to break free, but after trying for a long time, it was still in vain.
Looking out the window, it's the dead of night. Lin Xian'er thought of Bai Lang, he was highly poisonous, and he didn't know if he could survive this.
Lin Xian'er tried hard to recall that after she took down the three bearded black-faced men, she was stunned by a mysterious person who moved behind her at a very fast speed. In this case, the mysterious man must have something to do with the three bandits. Didn't she go into a den of bandits, and even her reputation could not be guaranteed? Lin Xian'er kept blaming herself: Lin Xian'er, Lin Qian'er, since you can't save Big Brother Bai, you are now in danger. Trapped in this place of poor mountains and bad waters, who will know? Just bite your tongue and kill yourself.
There was a chaotic sound of footsteps outside the door, thinking it was a bandit!