Time passed in a blink of an eye, and Chengji County, which had been silent for a winter, gradually began to become lively.

As soon as the ice and snow thawed, the newcomers stationed in the city were practicing day and night outside the city. The high-pitched shouts in unison made the snow strips on the branches and the snow on the city walls fall down.

The marriage of Mr. Zeng Yu, the magistrate of the two counties of Chengji and Lian counties and the fifth official of Liangzhou, was scheduled to take place on the sixth day of the second lunar month after the beginning of spring. For this reason, guests from the south and the north crowded into this big border city. Yes,

Big city! This winter, all the buildings have been completed, and the county has jumped from the size of a mid-level town to a primary giant city. Whether it is the houses or facilities in the city, the scale is no less than that of some small county towns. The main city of Huce Prefecture is also set to be

here.

"Hey, it's only been one winter, and the changes have been so big. My virtuous son-in-law is really capable." As the father-in-law, Kuman'er happily stood at the city gate, watching the changes in this new city. Behind him was a large row of elders.

Knife Guards, Cheng Ji's changes in the past year, he has taken up enough oil and water. Of the 60 intermediate villages in Cheng Ji, he exclusively owns ten, not including the villages he rented from Cheng Ji's old players. Cheng Ji is the first

The landlord is none other than him.

"Sir, your luck really makes us envious." The barbarian dragon who followed followed said with cupped hands.

"Hey, Brother Manlong, you are not bad at all. With the help of my wise son-in-law, your horse farm has been sweeping for half a century. Even though it is winter, your movements are not slow at all.

Many villages have been rented by you?" Ku Man'er blinked,

He has heard the inside information from Yue Ji. Zeng Yu is determined to take back control of the villages in various places. Another purpose of his coming to the county this time is to hand over the territory to ensure the prosperity of the family in the future. But for his close comrade Man Long

, he didn’t say a word.

Manlong didn't seem to notice the tone in Kuman'er's words, and said proudly: "These are also things that our Man family deserves. Several times our lord was in trouble, our Man family has made great efforts."

He pointed at Man Xiaoshan, who was standing next to him with a face full of scars, and said in a bitter tone: "For the sake of the safety of the county, I, regardless of the injuries on my body, led people and horses to attack the Ma family many times, and I was seriously injured. We Man Xiaoshan

The family just takes some things to support themselves in old age."

Man Xiaoshan didn't think anything of it, and muttered: "As long as it feels good to kill, those Ma's devils have exploited us for so many years. Killing them really feels good from the bottom of my heart!"

"Report to the old master, I have been ordered by my mistress to take the old master into the house." A guard galloped over, got off his horse in front of Kuman'er, and invited him to enter the house.

"Haha, my daughter sent someone to pick me up. Brother Manlong, we'll talk about it later." Kuman'er didn't want to talk to Manlong anymore. People who take credit and are arrogant never end well. But this is still the early stage of starting a business. If

If you know how to restrain yourself, you may be able to continue on your path. Seeking good fortune and avoiding misfortune is the most basic quality of a businessman.

"Sir, please go slowly." Manlong also looked down upon this old man who relied on his daughter to rise to power. After he became powerful, he never looked down upon the Man clan. He also didn't think about it. Without him, Manlong, you would have had the opportunity to have a relationship with Zeng Yu.

?

“Da da da!!!”

Watching Ku Man'er and his party go away, Man Xiaoshan said, "Brother, why do you and Ku Man'er seem to be at odds with each other?"

"Hmph!" Manlong snorted heavily: "That old man thought he was holding the master's thigh and was so proud that he didn't remember the kindness of our Man clan to him. Even such a big thing as the master wanting to take back control of the villages in various places could not be solved.

Don’t talk to them."

"Ah!" Man Xiaoshan opened his mouth wide and said in surprise: "Brother, where did you hear the news? Why didn't I know? We have rented many villages. If the lord wants to take it back, we will lose a lot. Spring has just arrived.

The grass has just grown and our horse farm hasn’t been used yet, so we’ve suffered a huge loss!”

"This is the news that the lord sent to me secretly. The losses will be doubled to compensate us, and he asked me not to tell anyone else. The lord specifically wants to see if any of the wealthy gentry is loyal to him? It seems that he is going to kill the chicken to scare the monkeys.

"Ku Man'er had already ridden away, but Manlong was still staring ahead, saying in a hateful tone: "That old man is still pretending to be mysterious. It's really hateful."

Man Xiaoshan nodded in agreement: "It would be nice to have compensation, but that old man is indeed ungrateful! If we hadn't received the news, wouldn't we have been regarded as the chicken that was killed by the master?" Thinking of that kind of fate, his hands

Li also made gestures like beheading, and couldn't help but shrink his head.

They didn't know that most of the wealthy gentry in Chengji had received this news from Zeng Yu secretly, and were also told not to tell others about it. Zeng Yu's purpose was to make the wealthy gentry suspicious of each other from within. Barbarian Dragon

The scene with Ku Man'er was also played out by many wealthy gentry in Chengji. As for those who had not received the news, they were all the ones Zeng Yu wanted to clean up, especially the first batch of wealthy gentry who fled after hearing the rumors.

Perhaps Zeng Yu would not dare to touch these wealthy gentry on ordinary days. But as soon as spring arrived, Tuoba Rui sent people to escort a large amount of money and materials. It happened that the players had also recruited all the people, enough to take up their posts. Zeng Yu made up his mind to use money to

The villages that the players sold at a low price were taken back at a high price, and they were obviously bought back at a high price. This would not trigger the rebellion of the tycoons.

But none of this will affect the wedding on February 6th.

On the sixth day of the second lunar month, the entire county was decorated with lights and streamers and was filled with joy. All prominent figures in Liangzhou sent representatives to attend Zeng Yu’s wedding. There was an endless stream of guests in front of the county government office. Although the county had expanded into a large city, Zeng

Yu still decided to place his residence behind the county government office.

Today, Zeng Yu put on the groom's red robe and was busy greeting the guests. As an elder, Ku Man'er was sitting in the seat of honor, and she was pleased to see her son-in-law, who was a small prince, busy going back and forth. This life is most worthwhile.

The deal is to choose this stranger as his son-in-law. As long as he has the ability, what about the stranger? As long as he finds a good home for his daughter, the whole family will benefit.

"Master Zeng, I'm so happy! On behalf of the Ma family, I'm here to congratulate you." Ma Hutong walked over with a smile on his face and led a few big men carrying some big boxes.

Zeng Yu couldn't help frowning as he looked at this uninvited bastard. Li Fengxiao, who was in charge of etiquette, quickly welcomed Ma Hutong in. The wedding couldn't be unhappy.

Ma Hutong smiled and walked in swaggeringly. Being entrusted by Ma Xiu, his purpose was to humiliate Zeng Yu at the wedding banquet. He specially exchanged tens of thousands of large copper coins, filled several boxes, and thought about opening the lid of the box.

When everyone was there, Ma Hutong grinned widely.

Then, Ma Baoqiang arrived, representing Han Sui. Behind him, several big men came over carrying some large boxes.

"Master Zeng, congratulations. I have been entrusted by Han Suigong, and I am here to congratulate you. I wish you a happy wedding and a happy marriage!" Ma Baoqiang bowed down and saluted. Under Zeng Yu's care, Ma Baoqiang's family moved back to the county seat, and his power also increased.

Seeing Zeng Yu, he was very grateful to Zeng Yu.

Zeng Yu hurriedly returned the courtesy and said: "Master Ma, I am so happy that you are willing to show me your face. I am even more grateful for Han Suigong's kindness."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Li Fengxiao came out after welcoming Ma Baoqiang in Ma Hutong and welcomed Ma Baoqiang in. Ma Baoqiang walked in with a smile. In order to support Zeng Yu's development and allow Zeng Yu to gain a foothold in the Ma family's territory, Han Suigong gave special approval.

Several boxes of gold came over. He thought that when he opened the lid of the box, everyone would be stunned. With these gifts, he must be the best.

Well, Ma Baoqiang and Ma Hutong, who had their own thoughts, met at the ceremony stage by chance. They were both branches of the Ma family, but they were different and did not conspire with each other, so they turned a blind eye to each other.

Ma Hutong snorted coldly, and proudly opened the lid of the box, revealing the strings of large copper coins. The onlookers nearby were surprised: "There are actually people who give away copper coins..."

Ma Hutong grabbed a handful of copper coins and sprinkled them on the ground, "I have been entrusted by the Ma family to offer you two hundred thousand dollars to wish Mr. Zeng Yu a happy marriage and a happy wedding!" He was so proud that two hundred thousand dollars was not a small sum.

The amount, converted into gold, is more than ten thousand taels. No one dares to say that their gifts are shabby. This is a slap in the face, a complete slap in Zeng Yu's face. These few boxes of copper coins are enough for the number of people to receive the gift money.

, counting money makes my hands cramp!

"Hmph!" Ma Baoqiang looked at the boxes of copper coins with disdain: "Only the old guy Ma Teng can take out these few coins." There seemed to be great resentment towards Ma Teng in his words. This may be the reason.

The reason why they served Han Sui.

"Come here, open the box!" Ma Baoqiang ordered, and several big men quickly opened the box, revealing neat pieces of gold ingots, shining brightly. The bystanders couldn't help but scream in surprise, so much gold,

It's rare to see this happen in your lifetime...

Ma Hutong immediately and his followers sneaked into the crowd silently. It was like a loud slap on his face. Gold ingots vs. copper coins were enough to make him stay in front of the ceremony without shame.

This was just a small episode in the wedding. The endless stream of guests made Zeng Yu so busy that he had no time to deal with such a small matter.

Fu Hao, Xie Gui Ni, Liu Ying, Li Tianchang, Wang Pu, Liu Tianming, etc., all of them arrived early, mainly to greet the local gentry, as well as general representatives from the Ma and Han families. Almost the entire Liangzhou has some influence.

Everybody sent representatives over.

"Your reputation spreads throughout Liangzhou, reputation +1000, world prestige +1."

With the expansion of power, many forces are eyeing Chengji, a small place. Even Zhang Xiu, who is far away in Wancheng, sent people to send congratulatory gifts, which is nothing. The most unexpected one is Yuan Shao of Hebei

They all sent envoys to congratulate them. Although it was a trivial congratulation, Yuan Shao was the most powerful overlord of the Three Kingdoms at this period, which was enough to attract everyone's attention. Seeing this scene, Ma Hutong, who was mixed in the crowd,

His eyes almost popped out of his head. He knew that Zeng Yu was now someone he couldn't afford to offend. He was unwilling to give in and had no choice. The task assigned to him by Matthew was not completed, so one could imagine what would happen if he returned.

He had made a wrong idea, even Ma Dai had abandoned him, and now he was on Matthew Xiu's pirate ship, unable to get off. He even thought about simply joining Zeng Yu, but thinking of his relatives at home, he couldn't make a decision.

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"Your son-in-law is indeed a great figure. Even the Yuan family, the fourth generation and the third prince, sent people to congratulate you." A wealthy gentleman chatted with Ku Man'er enviously.

"Haha!!" Kuman'er just smiled. With a son-in-law like this, what could he ask for?

Not only was Ku Man'er complacent, but the Liangzhou gentry who chose Zeng Yu as their spokesperson were also overjoyed. In particular, the wealthy businessman Liu Rong bet heavily on Zeng Yu. Seeing Zeng Yu's power growing,

The feeling of joy is almost indescribable. The thing you are proud of as a businessman is not how much money you make from doing business, but the money you invest in a party's power to grow gradually. That is the most proud thing.

The hall was noisy, but the house was quiet.

Under the dim light of the red candle, Yue Ji, wearing a red hijab, sat on the wedding bed, surrounded by several smart girls, all saying compliments and congratulations.

Yue Ji listened to everyone's congratulatory words, and the things in front of her were blurred under the flickering candlelight, as if she was in a dream. After several years of longing and waiting, she finally officially became Zeng Yu's wife, and her body was completely overwhelmed by the huge
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