The Zhang family has been based in Qiantang for several generations and has a majestic family background. The accumulation of several generations has made the Zhang family a leader among the gentry in Qiantang.
What makes Qiantang people even more concerned is that the eldest son of the Zhang family of this generation ranked first in the county examination last year and passed the Bingsheng examination. With his level, as long as nothing unexpected happens, he will at least be able to pass the examination next year.
There is a lot of money, a lot of talents, and a reputation that is unparalleled for a while.
Just the year before last, the Zhang family built a mansion in Qinghe and wasted nearly two thousand taels of silver. This was just the cost of the construction. If other expenses were added, it would have cost far more than four thousand taels of silver.
The house covers an area of several acres and is located in a lively neighborhood outside the city. It takes full advantage of the location. The red-lacquered gate, numerous ceremonial gates and courtyard walls, as well as the well-proportioned pavilions, terraces and pavilions all highlight the
Extraordinary.
Grandpa Zhang was over sixty years old. In this huge main hall, his face was full of shame and anger, and his thin hands could not help but tremble.
It's too much to bully others, it's really too much to bully others!
He only has two sons. The eldest son is very impressive and has now gone to Jiangning to study. However, he only loves the youngest son Zhang Shusheng. Although Zhang Shusheng usually likes to play around, he was born to Zhang Taigong in his later years.
I was afraid of melting in my mouth, and I was afraid of dropping it when I held it in my hand. Who would have thought that today I would come back covered in bruises, and I am still unconscious to this day.
The piece of jade he usually likes to put in his hand has been smashed to the ground, and the hall is in a mess. Kneeling at his feet are two young men who accompanied Mr. Zhang when he went out.
I was soaked in cold sweat, and I didn't even dare to breathe. I just talked about what happened intermittently.
"That bitch seems to have gone crazy. Not only is he unreasonable... he also punches and kicks the young master. I'll wait..."
Zhang Taigong remained motionless with his hands behind his back. The corners of his mouth twitched and he looked at them coldly and said, "You two can't stop a lowly servant from committing murder, or is it because you just don't work hard enough?"
One of the cheap servants quickly cried out, "How dare you, you villain? That servant is a lunatic. Then... later someone came, claiming to be from the prince, and he had some punches, villain."
I am thinking about the young master’s injury...so...so..."
Zhang Taigong knocked the young man on the head with his nanmu stick and shouted: "Is he from the prince?"
Standing beside him was Zhang Jin, the steward of the Zhang Mansion. Zhang Jin bowed and said, "Sir, I heard a few days ago that the Xu family's father and son seem to have some relationship with the Wang Eunuch."
Zhang Taigong's face looked ugly, and he said coldly: "Even if you are the prince, you must take revenge. Shusheng is still unconscious. If I can't deal with this person named Xu, how can I gain a foothold in Qiantang?"
Zhang Jin bowed and said: "What I said is right, but..."
Zhang Taigong looked at Zhang Jin coldly, leaned on crutches and said, "What?"
Zhang Jindao: "Since we are involved with the prince, it's better to be cautious now. After all, the conflict is with the Xu family. If we really want to reason with him, we will be at fault if someone breaks into the Xu family's house without permission, so we must wait for the opportunity and find an opportunity to attack again."
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Zhang Taigong sat down and said viciously: "I'm just a lowly servant, why should I be so cautious?"
Zhang Taigong was obviously used to this, but when Zhang Jin mentioned Wang Eunuch, he was a little wary. Although he asked this question, he knew that Zhang Jin was telling the truth.
His eyes narrowed, his tone became calm, and he said: "Okay, let's do what you want. Let people stare at them to find out what the relationship is between them and the prince."
Zhang Taigong picked up the tea cup, but put it back on the table, saying: "I want to know every move they make. If you dare to disturb the Zhang family, you are still the son of a lowly servant. Is there any royal law in Qiantang?"
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"Yes, yes, I will take care of it now." Zhang Jin quickly agreed. He knew in his heart that the old lady always prided herself on being moderate and rarely got angry. Now she was furious. If he was careless, the manager would be in trouble.
No need to do it.
At this time, Zhang Jin couldn't help but think: That man named Xu is really brave. Even if he has a close relationship with Wang Gonggong, Wang Gonggong is willing to fight for him? Without a life-threatening friendship, no one can protect you. Today, Wen Wen has been offended.
Young master, you are also unlucky.
For several days, the Zhang family had been spying on the Xu family and their son. Zhang Shusheng's injuries were finally better and he was able to put on his shoes and go to the ground. His wounds were mainly on his face. Xu Qian punched him more than ten times in a row, and even the bridge of his nose was damaged.
After being beaten crookedly, how could Zhang Shusheng, who prided himself on being a suave man, be able to bear the appearance of a handsome boy turning into a pig's head? Early in the morning, he went to look for Mr. Zhang, using his dandy skills, and shouted miserably and earnestly: "If dad doesn't avenge me,
, I hit the wall and died, so as not to be embarrassed in this world. Are our Zhang family still afraid of that cheap servant named Xu? Dad..."
Zhang Taigong loved Zhang Shusheng in every possible way and comforted him. Unfortunately, Zhang Shusheng was determined to torture Xu Qian to death and could not waste a moment.
Zhang Taigong had no choice but to summon Zhang Jin to answer the question.
Zhang Jin entered the hall, glanced at his young master, and shook his head helplessly, he was like this, he still had such a short memory.
Zhang Jin is a cautious person and quickly saluted Mr. Zhang. Mr. Zhang just nodded casually and then said: "How is the investigation of the man named Xu? He and Eunuch Wang..."
This is the issue that Taigong Zhang is most concerned about. What he fears is not a lowly servant, but the prince.
Zhang Jin said: "Yesterday, the boy named Xu went to the prince's mansion and came out half an hour later. He seemed to be holding something in his hand. Looking at his beaming look, it seemed..."
Zhang Taigong narrowed his eyes slightly, snorted coldly, and said: "Is that all?"
Zhang Jin continued: "Early this morning, Xu's father went to the Yamen. Someone saw that he went to the custody room to look for Mr. Huang. He said that he was about to be relieved of his duties and invited Master Huang to come and sit at home."
Taigong Zhang was confused. He was just Eunuch Wang, and then he became Master Huang. Could it be that he wanted to rely on Master Huang to deal with the Zhang family?
Zhang Taigong snorted coldly, the master is usually the confidant of the county magistrate. This is true. It is not wrong that he is a citizen under the jurisdiction of the county magistrate. However, the Zhang family is not easy to mess with. Not to mention Master Huang, even if the county magistrate wants to give
The Zhang family's expression needs to be carefully weighed.
Neither the county magistrate nor the master are from the same town, but the Zhang family is a local snake in Qiantang. Unless the county magistrate comes to break up with the Zhang family regardless of their future, they will never offend a gentry family like the Zhang family easily.
Whether it is regulating rivers, setting up schools, collecting taxes or carrying out some political achievements projects, the county lord needs the support of the local gentry, otherwise it will never be possible. Zhang Taigong does not believe that a lowly servant can make such a county lord and a master like this
maintenance.
Zhang Shusheng on the side couldn't bear it anymore and roared: "What's the use of asking more, I was almost beaten to death. If this guy named Xu doesn't die, how can he relieve the hatred in my heart? Dad, why don't you just ask the superior to kill that person?"
The person named Xu was kidnapped..."
But Grandpa Zhang hesitated a little and couldn't make up his mind for a while.
Zhang Jin couldn't help but said: "Master, there is one more thing. There is a guard in the prince's palace. He has been at the Xu family these days. If he wants to kidnap someone, I'm afraid..."
Zhang Taigong narrowed his eyes slightly, lay down on the chair, and said slowly: "Is this person sent by the prince?"
"Dad..." Zhang Shusheng shouted: "This guard also did something to his son. These people should all deserve to die..."
"Shut up!" Taigong Zhang rarely raised his face, and then said: "What do you know? A person who looks after the home and the courtyard is nothing, but who can guarantee whether this person has been instructed by the prince to protect the person named Xu?
, if it is really the instruction of Wang Eunuch, this matter will not be easy to handle. This matter... It is better to find out more clearly. Zhang Jin, you can ask a few more people to inquire, as long as the person named Xu and Wang Eunuch are not involved in anything.
As for the boy named Xu, remembering his head for the time being, it would be as easy to crush him to death as to kill an ant, but you can't injure the enemy by one thousand and damage yourself by eight hundred.
Our Zhang family cannot suffer any loss by killing a lowly servant. Many of the Zhang family's businesses involve waterway barriers. If we really offend the prince, I'm afraid there will be a lot of inconvenience in the future."
"Dad..." Zhang Shusheng became anxious, his pig-headed face turned even redder and more ugly, and he lamented to Grand Duke Zhang: "How long will it take for my son to take revenge?"
Zhang Taigong smiled coldly and said: "It's easy to say that, no matter what, you will be killed anyway. It's just a matter of knowing yourself and the enemy. If you don't have a deep relationship with the prince, you can just send someone to kidnap him and sink him into the river. Nothing will happen."
Big trouble, but if you have too deep a relationship with the prince, you will have to take action on an official level."
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