"So that's it, then you have to go there in person." The bartender still had a smile on his face, but his heart was filled with gloating.
Changshan Saltworks receives a large amount of money every month. Except for the general manager Li, the other stewards also receive generous monthly salaries. After these stewards receive their monthly salary, they will come to Changshan Market to drink and have fun, so the bartender and them
Very familiar, and knew something from their drunken conversation.
Although the Yang family was the backend in the past, this is the territory of Changshan Village after all, so Changshan Saltworks is very abiding by the rules and will send the divided money to Changshan Village on time every month. It’s just such a small matter, as the general manager
Manager Li naturally didn't bother to do it, so he delegated it to his subordinates.
Things are different now. News of the destruction of the Yang family has spread to the south of the Yangtze River, and the person who defeated the Yang family was Liu Ziqiu, the former head of Changshan Village. It can be said that Changshan Salt Farm was founded by Manager Li. Regarding the grievances between Changshan Village and the Yang family
, he knew it clearly.
Manager Li was once one of the accomplices of the Yang family. Now that the Yang family is gone, there is no guarantee that Changshan Village will not attack him. Manager Li once thought of running away, but the war outside was chaotic, and only Jiangnan was a pure land. Some people from the north
All the aristocratic families quietly sent their families to the south of the Yangtze River. If he fled to the north at this time, it would be tantamount to seeking death.
But Manager Li didn't want to sit still and wait for death. After careful consideration, he decided to take the initiative to build a good relationship with Changshan Village. The Yang family was finished, and now the entire Changshan Salt Field should belong to Changshan Village, and Changshan Village should build a good relationship with Changshan Salt Field.
, and cannot do without him as a "professional". Manager Li believes that Changshan Village will definitely accept him, but it is inevitable to feel uneasy, so he has this state of worrying about gains and losses.
Changsun Wuji glanced at Li Shimin, stood up, walked to Manager Li's side, raised his hands and said, "Excuse me, did you mention just now, is it brother Liu Ziqiu's village?"
Manager Li was worried that he would not be accepted by Changshan Village. He suddenly heard this young man calling Liu Ziqiu his eldest brother. He couldn't help but thought about it and returned the courtesy: "I wonder what the relationship between the young master and Mr. Liu is?"
Now that he knew that Liu Ziqiu was prosperous, he naturally changed his title to Liu Ziqiu.
Changsun Wuji smiled and said: "In the past, when Brother Liu went north to Luoyang, he took my boat, so I and Brother Liu became brothers. The turmoil in the north continued, and in order to avoid the disaster of war, I came to the south of the Yangtze River and joined Master Liu. However,
Don’t know the path.”
When Manager Li heard that Changsun Wuji and Liu Ziqiu were called brothers, he couldn't help but said with great joy: "It turns out that the young master is Mr. Liu's brother. I'm sorry, I'm disrespectful. Li is about to go to Changshan Village. If the master is willing, why not go with Li?"
Changsun Wuji pretended to be surprised and said repeatedly: "It's my wish, but I don't dare to invite you. I just have a few companions here. I hope you, sir, will wait here for a while."
Manager Li nodded repeatedly and said, "You can wait, you can wait."
After a cup of tea, Changsun Wuji came back from outside, followed by a young man and two domestic slaves, and also picked up a load. They must have brought it from Luoyang as a gift to Liu Ziqiu.
Manager Li was so happy that he stopped drinking. He quickly stood up and said, "Okay, let's leave now."
Everyone left the hotel together, but Manager Li also had four of his subordinates waiting outside. A group of ten people walked slowly towards Changshan Village. Changshan Village was only ten miles away, and everyone walked very fast, arriving at the entrance of the village in half an hour.
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Only then did Li Shimin discover that there was an archery tower at the entrance of the village and a sentry post outside the village. The security was extremely tight. If there was no one to guide the way, it would be impossible to sneak in.
Even though Manager Li was an acquaintance of Changshan Village, he was still stopped by a group of villagers. A captain stepped forward and said, "Manager Li, why are you here in person today?"
Manager Li hurriedly smiled and said: "No, it's the day of monthly dividends again. But this year is different from the past. Li brought all the profits and there are some things he wants to discuss with his wife."
The captain was from Lao Changshan Village. Of course he knew that he was here today to discuss the destruction of the Yang family. He couldn't help but laugh and said: "Manager Li wants to see my wife, of course there is no problem. It's just that necessary inspections are unavoidable.
Yes, I hope Manager Li can forgive me."
Manager Li nodded repeatedly and said, "I understand, I understand. Don't worry, none of us are carrying weapons."
Even so, when he thought of Li Shimin, Changsun Wuji and others, Manager Li felt a little uneasy.
Several soldiers had already come forward and searched them one by one. Of course, there was no problem with Manager Li and his four men. Changsun Wuji was a scholar and did not like to wield swords and guns, but Li Shimin and his two followers all concealed short knives.
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The captain immediately changed his expression and sneered: "Manager Li, how do you explain this?"
Manager Li hurriedly said: "No, no, they are not with me. They are friends of your Lord Liu." After saying that, Manager Li quickly pointed to Changsun Wuji and said: "He claims to be Lord Liu's brother."
, I brought him here.”
The captain's face was uncertain. He hesitated for a moment and said, "Follow me in alone to see my wife. The others are waiting here."
Changsun Wuji hurriedly said: "Manager Li, don't forget to tell Madam that I am called Changsun Wuji. Maybe Madam has heard of my name."
Although Manager Li hated Changsun Wuji in his heart, he also blamed himself for not clarifying the situation in advance. At this time, he could only treat a dead horse as a living horse. He hoped that Liu Ziqiu's wife had really heard of Changsun Wuji.
, otherwise even he himself will be dragged down.
Since the Changshan Army has occupied the counties in Jiangbiao and Huainan, and even captured several counties in the south of Henan Province, Jiangnan has become very safe. The inside of Changshan Village is no longer as heavily guarded as outside the village. It looks like an ordinary village.
There isn't much difference in the villages.
Under the escort of the soldiers, Manager Li was taken into a house. Gao Xiuer was teasing his son in the yard. When he heard that Manager Li was coming, he couldn't help but smile and said: "He knows the current affairs quite well, please bring him in."
Knowing that Gao Xiuer had something serious to discuss, Vanilla quickly took the child over.
When Manager Li saw Gao Xiuer, he quickly bowed and saluted, presented an account book with both hands, and said: "Madam Qi, this is the income of Changshan Salt Farm this month, please check it."
Gao Xiuer took over the account book and flipped through it, then nodded and said, "This month's income is pretty good. Manager Li, starting from today, the monthly wages of all the stewards and laborers in the salt field will be doubled. The specific operation depends on Manager Li's careful attention."
To be honest, today's Changshan Village is no longer what it used to be. Gao Xiu'er still doesn't care about the current profits from the salt farm. But these words made Manager Li feel happy. This aspect shows that,
Changshan Village no longer cares about his past. On the other hand, his own income will increase exponentially.
Manager Li thanked him repeatedly: "Madam, please rest assured that I will make the Changshan Salt Farm the best salt farm in the world."
Gao Xiuer waved his hand and asked again: "I heard that there is someone outside who claims to be Ziqiu's brother?"
Manager Li hurriedly said: "My subordinates met it by chance in the hotel. I don't know whether it is true or not. The man claimed to be Changsun Wuji and said that Mr. Liu took his boat to Luoyang back then."
Gao Xiuer couldn't help but think of the past. When she heard about her father's death, she went to the palace to assassinate Yang Guang and avenge her father regardless of the danger. But Liu Ziqiu was also in danger in order to save her. This is how the subsequent story came to be.
I have a lovely son.
Thinking of this, Gao Xiuer showed a happy smile on her face: "The person who calls himself Changsun Wuji should still be a boy of thirteen or fourteen years old."
Manager Li finally breathed a sigh of relief and said repeatedly: "Yes, yes, he is just a boy of thirteen or fourteen years old."
Gao Xiuer turned to Ah Fu who was standing in the corner of the yard and said, "Since he is Ziqiu's old friend, let's invite him in."
Manager Li hurriedly said: "With the eldest grandson, there are two boys aged eleven or twelve and two domestic slaves."
Gao Xiuer has always been cautious, but when he heard that they were just two eleven or twelve-year-old boys, he couldn't help but relax his vigilance and muttered: "Since they are two young men, they must be the brothers or companions of the eldest grandson, so let's invite them in together.
Well. As for the two house slaves, let them stay outside."
Ah Fu agreed and left the yard.
Seeing that his goal had been achieved, Manager Li naturally did not want to interfere with Changsun Wuji's affairs, so he handed over his hand and said, "I'll resign first."
After a while, Ah Fu came in with three teenagers. On the canal, Gao Xiuer stood at the stern and saw Liu Ziqiu's boat being attacked by water bandits, so she saw Liu Ziqiu and Changsun Wu from a distance.
Ji stood at the boat pass. Although three years had passed, Changsun Wuji's appearance had not changed much. Gao Xiuer could still recognize him and couldn't help but smile: "Mr. Changsun, I heard Ziqiu talking about you. Your sister.
It’s okay, why didn’t I come to Jiangnan with you?”
Changsun Wuji did not expect that Gao Xiuer had even heard of Changsun Wujia. He hurriedly pointed at Li Shimin and said: "Madam, this is my little sister's future husband."
Gao Xiuer saw that the elder Sun Wuji was gentle and gentle, and she liked him a little. She smiled and said: "Since you call Ziqiu your eldest brother, then you can call me sister-in-law. In fact, the world will be peaceful soon, and there is no need for your family to hide.
Come to the south of the Yangtze River. I am afraid that in a few days, even my sister-in-law will have to leave for the north."
But Li Shimin took a step forward, raised his hands and said, "Sister-in-law really has a clever plan. It seems to Li that my sister-in-law should leave today."
Gao Xiuer was stunned for a moment, then his expression changed and he shouted: "Who are you!"
Ah Fu, who was standing aside, was also shocked and jumped towards Li Shimin. At this moment, Li Xuanba suddenly moved and hit Ah Fu's chest hard with his elbow. Li Xuanba was just a boy, looking dark and thin.
, inconspicuous, but Li Shimin was born taller. Of course, this tallness is only relative to children of the same age. Ah Fu didn't pay attention to Li Xuanba's actions at all, and was knocked into the face.