Chapter 217 Pull out the radish and bring out the mud!
The night is already dark, and fine snowflakes are floating in the sky. The shrill north wind is whistling past, bringing up clusters of crystal snow, which instantly disappears into the boundless darkness, leaving only a "woo woo woo~" pattern.
A cold echo.
At this time, two lights lit up in the darkness, and a large carriage hurried towards the north gate!
In the carriage, Zhang Laocai closed his eyes, holding a string of Buddhist beads in his hand, and muttered words from time to time. On the side, Young Master Zhang no longer had the arrogance he had just now, his head was drooped, and his body was trembling slightly, whether it was anger or fear.
~, in his ears, he couldn't help but recall what his father had just said in his ears!
"On the surface, Liu Ruyi looks gentle and gentle, and is harmless to humans and animals. But in fact, this person has the heart of a hawk and a wolf, and he really has the ambition to be a hero! My father met him when he was not yet prosperous.
, it can be said that his father can be regarded as half a witness along the way! If it is not out of necessity, my father is really not willing to provoke this person. At the moment~~, hey, I just hope that he will return the favor.
If I can give my father some thin noodles, we can save money and avoid disaster~!"
"But dad, he, he is just a small guerrilla. You, you are a guest at the governor's house! Why should we, our Zhang family, be afraid of him?"
"Pa~" A loud slap hit Young Master Zhang hard on the face!
"You want to die, but I don't want to die, my dear? I've been shrewd my whole life, and I've never made a loss-making business. Why, how could I give birth to such a brainless beast like you! Did you know that we started a family in Nancheng? How extraordinary it was back then.
Scenery? Wasn't he killed all of them overnight? You've always heard of the nine-lived old cat in Nanshan, right? But it wasn't like kneeling in front of him like a dog, wagging its tail and begging for mercy to survive! Even Young Master Fang
also……"
Zhang Laocai suddenly stopped talking and glared at Young Master Zhang fiercely, "Do you think you are very capable? Can you compare to Cheng Shiming? Can you be more capable than the nine-lived old cat? If I hadn't discovered it in time
, I’m afraid, I’m afraid the white-haired person will give the black-haired person a favor!”
"But, dad~, why are you so afraid of that guy named Liu! Right now, the Qing army is laying siege to the city and the city will be destroyed in just a few days. Based on your relationship with those Manchu nobles, we are afraid of him!
By the time he finds us, I'm afraid his head will have been cut off by the Qing soldiers and used as a ball!"
"Little beast~~! I have said so much, but you didn't even listen to a damn word of it!" Zhang Laocai slapped Young Master Zhang hard again, "He has no ability, and he may not be able to defend himself.
We have to conquer the city of Jinan! But he has soldiers and swords in his hands~~! Even these few days of hard work are enough to put my Zhang family into a situation of no return!"
Young Master Zhang has been beaten more today than he has ever been in his life, and he is naturally very depressed! However, he knows his father's ability. How can Zhang Laocai start from a small tenant farmer in Zhangjiazhuang in the north of the city and become such a big man?
The family business has already proven his methods!
Seeing his father being so furious, Young Master Zhang did not dare to say anything. His father grabbed his ear and pulled him into a carriage, preparing to visit Liu Ruyi in Beicheng to resolve the festival!
But Young Master Zhang was holding back a bad breath in his heart. He felt that the reason why he came to apologize to the man named Liu this time was because of his father Zhang Laocai's face. If there was a chance later, he would definitely ask for the man named Liu.
Look at what Young Master Zhang does!
At this time, the carriage suddenly stopped, and the driver in front carefully opened the curtain, "Master, young master, we are here!"
Zhang Laocai opened his eyes fiercely and glared at Young Master Zhang fiercely, "Little bastard, look at my eyes later. If you let your temper continue, I won't be able to save you!"
"Yes, Dad! The child knows!" Young Master Zhang vaguely agreed, but the hatred in his heart was even greater!
At the north gate, the lights were brightly lit, and there were heavily armed patrol officers everywhere.
When Young Master Zhang got out of the car and took a look, he couldn't help but feel furious, "Oh my God~~, this place is still more than a mile away from the north gate, and you actually dared to let me get off the car here! Is it possible, is it possible to let me go?"
Has it passed?'
However, seeing his father Zhang Laocai hunching and smiling at the patrolling officers and soldiers, Master Zhang had no choice but to suppress the anger in his heart, followed his father closely, and walked forward step by step.
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Although it was already late at night, Liu Ruyi did not rest in the North Gate Tower, but stared closely at the map hanging on the wall!
Yan Jizu did not send troops!
This seems to be expected!
But when the thing really happened and became a reality, Liu Ruyi was still a little entangled in her heart. Such a good opportunity, Yan Jizu, who was familiar with history books and military books, let it go like this. This, this, this is really a bit...
Liu Ruyi really can't describe this feeling!
Hate? Or regret?
Although Liu Ruyi had prepared a backup plan in advance, it was no longer possible to find such a God-given opportunity!
At this time, a soldier outside the door reported, "General, Zhang Laocai, the big shopkeeper of Jibei Commercial Bank, is here!"
Liu Ruyi's face turned cold and she sneered slightly. Isn't this fat man so ignorant?
"Bring him in!"
"yes!"
After a moment, Zhang Laocai and Young Master Zhang quickly walked into the room.
"Common man Zhang Laocai pays homage to the general! I haven't seen you for a few days. How is the general?" Zhang Laocai pulled Young Master Zhang and knelt down on the ground, his words were extremely respectful!
Liu Ruyi smiled softly, but did not let the two of them get up. She cupped her hands and said with a smile: "Thanks to Shopkeeper Zhang, I'm doing pretty well lately! But, Shopkeeper Zhang doesn't seem to be doing so well?"
The fat on Zhang Laocai's face froze. How could he not hear the profound meaning of Liu Ruyi's words? He quickly apologized and said with a smile: "I'm ashamed to say that my bones in my body are really old and can't hold on any longer! These days
, I, Lao Zhang, have been ill in bed. Mr. Liu has been guarding the city here for a long time, and I, Lao Zhang, have not even come to visit. I am really ashamed, so ashamed! So, in order to make up for my apology, I am willing to offer you
One hundred thousand stones of grain and rice, and one thousand kilograms of pork, for our brothers to defend the city with peace of mind!"
"What~~~? One hundred thousand stones of grain and rice? Dad, Dad, this is our entire inventory!" Before Liu Ruyi could respond, Master Zhang screamed and struggled to stand up!
Children from a businessman's family have been particularly sensitive to numbers since childhood. Although Young Master Zhang is a dandy, he is not stupid. When Zhang Laocai's "100,000 stones" came out, his heart hurt more than having his flesh cut.
sharp!
"Beast! If you don't shut up, kneel down!" Zhang Laocai was shocked and stretched out his hand to pull Young Master Zhang behind him!
Liu Ruyi smiled and waved her hand, walked a few steps to Master Zhang, and said with a smile: "Master Zhang, it seems that you are not willing to contribute to the defense of the city? What? Are you the spy who colluded with the Qing army a few days ago?
?”
"What~~?" Young Master Zhang was shocked, "How is this possible? I, the Zhang family, are clean people and do things down-to-earth. How can I collude with those Qing soldiers? General Liu, you, you don't want to
What a mouthful! I, I am familiar with Lord Commander-in-Chief’s son!”
"Hahaha~~!" Liu Ruyi couldn't help laughing loudly and glanced at Zhang Laocai helplessly.
Just when Zhang Laocai was about to explain, Liu Ruyi grabbed Master Zhang by the front of his shirt, threw him aside violently, and shouted: "This man is a traitor to the enemy! Come on! Drag him down.
Cut it off!"
"Yes!" After a moment, two tall soldiers rushed in from outside the door. They stepped forward quickly, one on each side, like carrying a chicken, lifted up Young Master Zhang, and ran towards the door!
Young Master Zhang was shocked. At this moment, he realized how correct his father's words were. He shouted loudly and loudly: "Dad, dad, I don't have it, I don't have it! Save me, save me!"
Zhang Laocai also panicked, and ran to Liu Ruyi's side, hugging Liu Ruyi's thigh tightly, crying: "General Liu, wait a minute, wait a minute, do it! For the sake of my thin face, Lao Zhang, if I don't do anything, I won't do it again."
Give me a chance! I, Zhang Laocai, am willing to work as a cow or a horse to repay the general for his kindness!"
"Haha, shopkeeper Zhang Da, don't worry! I know this matter well! Since Mr. Ling dares to do this, he must pay the price for it! As for you, shopkeeper Zhang Da, I believe you!" Liu Ruyi
smiled.
At this time, Young Master Zhang was already crawling and being dragged out of the door by two soldiers. He kept shouting, full of fear, and heartbreaking tragedy!
How could Zhang Laocai remain calm? He knelt in front of Liu Ruyi and kowtowed with all his strength: "General Liu, for my sake, Lao Zhang, please let the dog go! I am willing, I am willing to offer you
Half of the family wealth is just to save the dog’s life!”
Liu Ruyi smiled slightly, stretched out her hand to help Zhang Laocai up, "Shopkeeper Zhang, I'm in a very difficult position with you like this!"
Zhang Laocai still didn't understand what Liu Ruyi meant, so he begged desperately: "General Liu, if anything happens, just do what you say. Go through fire and water, swords and seas of fire, I, Lao Zhang, will do whatever it takes!"
Liu Ruyi nodded slightly, looked into Zhang Laocai's eyes and said: "Brother Zhang, we are not outsiders when it comes to talking about it! I will remember all the help you gave me! However, the one who can untie the bell must tie it."
, I don’t want your wealth, but the matter needs to be resolved by Mr. Ling!”
"Yes, yes! I understand! I'll go and get that little beast!" Zhang Laocai hurriedly rolled and crawled out the door!
After a while, Zhang Laocai pulled Young Master Zhang back into the room and knelt on the ground again!
"General Liu, I, I was wrong! Please don't remember the villain's fault! Let the villain go!" Although he was not beheaded, the cold steel knife was placed on his neck, and Young Master Zhang still let him go.
His whole body was so weak that he was so scared that his feces and urine leaked out. He no longer had the courage, like a lost puppet!
Liu Ruyi would not be serious with the child-like Young Master Zhang. What he needed was the person who conveyed the news behind the scenes!
"Young Master Zhang, for your sake, I can let you go this time! But the death penalty can be avoided, but the living penalty cannot be forgiven! I will ask, and you will answer! If you answer well, I can relax your punishment.
!If you answer poorly, it will be your father’s face, and I won’t give it to you! You are going to work in the mines in Nanshan for twenty years!” Liu Ruyi said coldly!
"Yes, yes, I don't dare, I don't dare! General, you can ask questions, I will definitely tell you everything I know!" Young Master Zhang kowtowed desperately.
Liu Ruyi nodded, "Where did the news of this matter come from?"
Young Master Zhang trembled, looked at his father on the side, and then at Liu Ruyi in front of him, and mustered up the courage to say: "Yes, yes, it's the prince!"
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