() Tiemubao, in the side hall of Wenlie Mansion, Fang Tieshan, the head of the Fang family, and Fang Qingniu, the head of Qingniu Village, are already sitting together. Fang Tieshan is a tall old man with a Chinese character face, a slender face, and white beard and hair.
, he sat at the top. Fang Qingniu sat on a chair on the left.
"Master, I, Fang Qingniu, have never asked you for anything in the past thirty years. This time, I beg you to send a team of guards to follow me back to kill Fang Shiheng, a thief who has committed rebellion." Fang Qingniu said.
Sincerely.
Fang Tieshan looked directly at Fang Qingniu, "Qingniu, to be honest, the elders meeting not long ago made the decision to abandon Qingniu Village. This was Mrs. Zhong's suggestion and was supported by several other clan elders.
Agreed. They are unanimous, and there is nothing I can do about it."
Fang Qingniu sneered, "The so-called giving up is just a short payment of several thousand taels per year. Before that, didn't you give up on Fang Qingniu and Qingniu Village a long time ago? It's not me.
After all the hard work, how could the name Qingniuzhuang exist among the Fang clan? But it’s just a matter of giving up. Why should I let the news out and let others deal with me unscrupulously? "
Fang Qingniu made rude remarks, but Fang Tieshan did not get angry, but said in a deep voice, "Qingniu, you left Tiemubao for Lishui Town with three thousand taels of silver, single-handedly founded Qingniu Village and managed it to what it is today. In my heart
, I admire your spirit and ability very much. You also know that your aunt's character is worth every penny. After so many years, her character has not changed at all, and it has only gotten worse. I have hindered her.
My kindness cannot help you. But if it weren’t for my persistence, how could you, Qingniuzhuang, sell medicinal materials to Ironwood Castle year after year?”
Fang Qingniu's voice lowered, "My nephew knows how the master treats me. If it weren't for the secret support of the master, my nephew would not have been able to build Qingniu Village back then. But, the master, you have supported me.
It’s been so long, why don’t you give me a hand again?”
Fang Tieshan sighed, "Today is different from the past. Now there are several forces on the Kuocang Plain that can compete with our Tiemubao. Tangjiabao, in particular, secretly mobilized funds and instigated several forces to come to us.
Trouble. The Black Tiger Village that helped Fang Shiheng also received financial support from the Tang family. The elders of the clan proposed to abandon Qingniu Village on the grounds that Qingniu Village was too far away from the family and was not suitable for consumption by the Tang family. Their opinions
Unanimously, I have to agree.”
Fang Qingniu sneered, "Is it possible that the Fang family has fallen to such a point that they don't even dare to offend a mere force that relies on Tangjiabao for support?"
Fang Tieshan gave a wry smile and said, "To put it bluntly, your aunt is avenging her private revenge. But even if I know that she is avenging her private revenge, what can I do? Our power in Ironwood Fort has been declining for more than ten years.
Now, I have absolutely no capital to quarrel with your aunt. If we are divided again, then Tangjiabao and Hejiabao will sit on our heads and shit. As the head of the family, I have no choice but to
Don’t focus on the overall situation.”
Fang Qingniu had a look of helplessness on his face, "My parents have been dead for so many years, how can I, my aunt, still keep pushing each other so hard?"
Fang Tieshan said with emotion, "The so-called deep love and deep hatred, your aunt loves your father so much that she hates your mother and you so much. Qingniu, I am old too. I used to be able to help you and protect you secretly,
Now, I can't take care of your housework."
Fang Qingniu stood up and bowed respectfully, "The master of the family made it clear, Qingniu understands. Qingniu has offended a lot just now, please forgive me, the master of the family." At this point, Fang Qingniu changed the subject and said, "Uncle, you
My nephew has always kept his care for me in mind. This time, in addition to delivering medicinal materials, my nephew also completed another major task."
Fang Tieshan narrowed his eyes slightly, "What's the big deal? Tell me about it?"
Fang Qingniu said word by word, "Uncle, when I come to Tiemubao this time, I brought Wen Jun and his children."
Fang Tieshan's tall body shook violently, "What did you say? Wen Jun and his children have come to Ironwood Castle?"
Fang Qingniu nodded, "Yes. I have been trying my best to promote this for many years, but Wenjun has always ignored me. A few days ago, he finally wavered. Along the way, thanks to their father and son, we
Only then can we arrive at Ironwood Castle smoothly."
"Quick, go and invite them over." Fang Tieshan said with great excitement.
Fang Qingniu said, "Since entering the city yesterday, I have seen Wenjun's expression, as if he has been brooding over the past and can't let go. I think he may not be able to walk into Wenlie Mansion calmly. In my nephew's opinion, it would be better
Uncle, go and meet them. Since he is here, he is naturally prepared. Uncle, go and see him in person, he has no reason to refuse."
Fang Tieshan's eyes flashed with tears and he laughed loudly, "Qingniu, my good nephew, my uncle has loved you for so many years in vain! Come on, let's go there quickly!"
After a while, Fang Tieshan and Fang Qingniu arrived at the residence arranged by Fang Qingniu for everyone. However, at this time, guards came to report that Fang Wenjun had already left with Fang Ping and went to Cangyang Station to wait for Fang Qingniu.
Fang Tieshan showed a look of disappointment on his face, but soon he became excited again and said, "Qingniu, hurry up and rush to Cangyang Post with me. They are waiting for you at Cangyang Post, we can just rush there."
After saying that, Fang Tieshan immediately got on his horse and ran towards Cangyang Post at full speed. Fang Qingniu led the people behind and hurriedly followed.
In the inn of Cangyangyi, Fang Wenjun was resting in his room, when suddenly there was a rapid knock on the door.
"Who is it?" Fang Wenjun asked, but no one responded.
There was another knock on the door. Fang Wenjun walked to the door with an angry face and opened it. A tall and straight figure with a slender face and a back as straight as a pine stood outside the door. Fang Wenjun's face was startled.
, and then froze there.
"Dad! Why are you here?" After a long time, Fang Wenjun muttered. The person outside the door was none other than Fang Tieshan.
"I heard that you came to Tiemubao. I came over quickly to see you. Why are you preparing to go back without saying hello?" It wasn't until Fang Wenjun spoke that Fang Tieshan said in an old tone. When speaking,
His gray beard was trembling slightly, and his words were full of regret.
"My child is unfilial and I have no face to see you again." Fang Wenjun's face turned cold and he stretched out his hand to close the door.
Fang Tieshan put his hand against the door and said, "Wen Jun, you and I will meet again after fourteen years. Are you planning to leave like this?"
Fang Ping heard the noise, came out of the next room, and saw the tall Fang Tieshan standing in the corridor. He didn't recognize him, so he looked at him with a bit of doubt.
Fang Tieshan looked Fang Ping up and down, looked happy, and said, "Wenjun, is this your child? Has he grown so tall?"
"Dad, who is he?" Fang Ping asked.
"Let's talk after everyone comes in." Fang Wenjun said, welcoming the two of them into the house.
After entering the house and sitting down, Fang Wenjun said to Fang Ping, "Ping'er, this is your grandfather, Fang Tieshan, the head of the Fang family in Ironwood Fort. Quickly salute him."
Fang Ping's face showed shock. He never knew that his father was actually the son of the head of the Fang family.
"Fang Ping has met Grandpa." Fang Ping stood up and bowed respectfully.
"Excuse me, good boy!" Fang Tieshan said cheerfully, with an excited expression and a face full of joy.
"This is not the place to talk. You follow me back to Wenlie Mansion first, and the three of us can have a good conversation," Fang Tieshan said.
Fang Wenjun's face showed a look of despair, "How can I look like this and enter Wenlie Mansion again?"
Fang Tieshan said sincerely, "Wenjun, Wenlie Mansion is your home, the place where you were born and raised. No matter what you become, Wenlie Mansion will welcome you home."
"My wife Ruoshi and I live at Qingniu Village." Fang Wenjun said calmly.
"Is Ruoshi here? Just ask her to come over and let's go home together," Fang Tieshan said.
"My father never allowed her to step into Wenlie Mansion, so how could she dare to follow him?" Fang Wenjun said expressionlessly.
Fang Tieshan's face froze, then returned to normal, and said, "Wenjun, are you still worrying about what happened back then? Dad has already let go of these things in his heart, why can't you let go? What I hope for now is just that
It’s just that our family can be reunited. Dad said that just out of anger. Now, I take it back in front of you."
Fang Wenjun still said firmly, "I will not return to Wenlie Mansion."
Fang Tieshan sighed, his eyes filled with disappointment and pain.
Fang Ping saw that his beard and hair were all white and his expression was sad, so he said, "Dad, I am meeting my grandpa for the first time today. How can I not go to his house to meet him? Besides, our relatives, uncles, aunts, cousins, etc.
I have to get to know each other, otherwise I, as a junior, would be too shameless."
Fang Tieshan was already extremely disappointed. After hearing Fang Ping's words, his face suddenly lit up and he said, "Wenjun, Ping'er is right."
The stiff expression on Fang Wenjun's face eased, but he still said, "Fang Shiheng colluded with Black Tiger Village to rebel, deprived the village owner of his position, and detained his family. We have to rush back to Qingniu Village as soon as possible."
At this time, Fang Qingniu came in from outside and said, "Wenjun, I will handle the affairs of Qingniu Village myself. You take Ping'er and go back to Wenlie Mansion first."
Fang Tieshan pondered for a while and said, "Let's go back to Wenlie Mansion first. After returning to the mansion, I arranged for ten servants from my mansion to go back with Qingniu. Among them, there are also strong players at the level of great strength. I can't use Ironwood Fort.
resources, but I sent my own servants to help Qingniu, and others had nothing to say."
Fang Qingniu was overjoyed when he heard that, "Thank you very much, Master."
Xiao Shiying also heard the sound and came over at this time, saying, "Master, don't worry. After I go back, I will ask my father to send out his personal guards. We will definitely take back Qingniu Village. By the way, I will also ask for more
Destroyed Black Tiger Village."
Fang Wenjun weighed it carefully and gathered so much power. Fang Qingniu did have the strength to take back Qingniu Village and even destroy Black Tiger Village. After thinking for a while, he made up his mind and said, "In that case, let's reply first.
Liefu."
Hearing him say these words, Fang Tieshan finally let out a sigh of relief.