Chapter 220: Chao Tianwang Won the Enemy by Mistake 3
Everyone in the Chao family saw that Zhuang Ding of the Zang family couldn't resist and ran away in all directions. Taking advantage of the victory, they chased him not far when Chao Gai shouted and called everyone back.
Chao Gai ordered all the Chao family's men and horses, and took one last look at Zang Ao, who was lying on the ground with his face covered with blood, lying on his back and squirting. He looked defeated with gray eyebrows and earthy eyes, and there was no trace of his usual dignity. Arrogant and arrogant, Chao Gai looked at Zang Ao with a pitiful look, which was really ridiculous. He came with a group of people, made a fuss, and ended up in such a disastrous defeat, and was abandoned here.
Chao Gai kicked several disciples of the Zang family who were lying on the ground at the moment, and said: "Help your master and disappear quickly, I don't want to see you here."
After hearing this, those lying on the ground struggled to get up. Chao Gai looked at them and became very impatient. He took out a bloody knife from his left and right hands and slashed hard. When they were only an inch away from the man's head, they were so frightened that the men crawled to Zang Ao's side one by one. At this moment, they didn't care about the pain in their bodies. They picked up Zang Ao and stumbled over. He moved down the mountain, fearing that he would be slow somewhere and let Chao Gai catch up and make up for it with a few more cuts.
Chao Gai drove away the gang of beasts and took a look at the orchard. It was stained with blood, and machetes and axes were scattered everywhere. In the distance, there were already several chopped fruit trees. Facing the setting sun, It looked so bleak.
After Chao Gai looked at it, he shook his head slightly, sighed, and returned to the village with everyone in the Chao family supporting the injured brothers.
This was the first public confrontation between the Chao family and the Zang family, and it was also the first bloody hand-to-hand fight. Although the Zang family suffered a lot of injuries, in Chao Gai's view, he did not actually gain any advantage. At that time, Chao Jidao held a banquet to celebrate the victory of the Chao family. However, when the wine was not yet half full, there was only a clanging sound outside the door.
"Go and see who it is," Chao Jidao heard the knocking on the door loud and domineering. He was afraid that the Zang family members were coming to cause trouble again, so he immediately became alert and asked someone to step on the ladder to go up to the courtyard wall to take a look. Look, everyone put down their wine bowls one after another, each took a simple knife in his hand, and looked quietly outside the door with the light shining in the sky.
The boy who went to check came back and reported quickly: "He is from the government."
When Chao Gai heard this, he knew immediately that he had probably maimed the guy out of anger. Now the Zang family reported it to the officials, and it was the Yamen who sent someone to arrest him. When everyone was in a commotion and didn't know what to do, Chao Gai Gai An steadily raised the wine bowl and drank the last sip of wine, then gently put the wine bowl down and said: "Go and open the door, you are here to find me."
The boy was ordered to go. When he came back, dozens of government officials came into the courtyard with simple knives and torches. The leader was a short and fat man with a black mole on the right side of his forehead. , it is very obvious under the light of the torch.
When Chao Jidao saw this person, he hurriedly came up to him, offered his hand and said politely: "Hey, what kind of wind has brought Wei Dutou here, please come quickly, please come quickly," Chao Jidao said while holding Wei Dutou's hand. After the banquet, he quickly ordered the boy: "Hurry up and get some bowls and chopsticks for Wei Dutou and the brothers." As he said, Chao Jidao gave Chao Gai another wink, and Chao Gai immediately became attentive and greeted those with a smile. The servants took their seats one after another.
Wei Dutou knew that the Chao family needed him now, so he was not polite. He smiled and said: "It's a formality, haha," and he half-satisfied and sat on the chairman's chair. Over there, Chao Gai had already invited everyone to sit down and eat. Drinking, the liveliness just now returned to its original state, with people talking and laughing, but everyone in the Chao family no longer had the desire to drink. The taste was very unpleasant, but in order to comply with the uncle's wishes, they had no choice but to put on a happy face and drink. On the lamp.
Chao Jidao immediately relaxed the lively atmosphere that should have been solemn. He then filled a bowl of wine and brought it to his chest. Both of them were understanding people. Chao Jidao went straight to the point and said: "This time... I'm afraid it will cost Wei Du a lot of trouble." Thank you for your trouble,”
Wei Dutou knew that the Chao family had a big business, and if he took the opportunity to get involved, he would still be able to gain more or less benefits from himself in the future, so he smiled and said: "It's easy to talk, let's do it," and the two of them said to each other. Drink a bowl.
Chao Jidao and Wei Dutou said everything they needed to say in just two simple sentences, tacitly speaking.
After Chao Ji heard Wei Dutou's words, he felt more or less confident, so he struck while the iron was hot and said: "Brother Wei, I don't know... what Master Wu means,"
This call of Brother Wei made Wei Dutou feel very comfortable. When Chao Ji asked, he said bluntly: "Master Wu doesn't have any attitude. It was Zang Hanzhong who went to the Yamen to file a complaint in the afternoon, saying that his son Zang Ao's nose bone was broken by Mr. Chao Er, and several villagers were seriously injured. Originally, Mr. Wu and I thought about it and it was not a big deal. However, Zang Hanzhong wanted to arrest the culprit, otherwise he would be there. I'll go to the government office to ask for an explanation." Wei Dutou let out a long sigh, and then said: "Master Wu has no choice, please forgive me."
Upon hearing this, Chao Jidao knew that it was someone from the Zang family who had brought the complaint to the Yamen. He scolded Zang Hanzhong, an old donkey, in his heart, and said with a smile on his face: "Oh, I have to worry about Wei Dutou and Mr. Wu again. It's really I'm so ashamed, I, Chao Jidao, can't thank you enough. I'd like to express my kindness a little bit, but I hope Brother Wei won't refuse." Chao Jidao waved his hand, and the young man who had already received the look from the uncle now dragged a tray up and presented it to Wei Capital. in front of the head.
"This is ten pieces of silver, twenty-five taels in total. Brother Wei, please don't dislike it," Chao Jidao said, holding up the silver wrapped in red cloth and quietly placing it in Wei Dutou's hand.
Wei Dutou weighed it with his hands, and it turned out that it was almost the same. It was a real product and felt indescribably comfortable in his hands. Wei Dutou held the silver tightly in his hand and asked with joy: "This is me and your Excellency." of,"
Chao Jidao blinked and said with a smile: "Tsk, where did Brother Wei go? Mr. Wu, I have another preparation. I hope Brother Wei can do it for you."
When Wei Dutou heard this, his whole heart suddenly burst into joy, his eyes narrowed in laughter, and his grin almost reached behind his ears. He patted his chest happily and said, "That's easy to say." It's easy to say that everything is on my shoulders. In fact, Mr. Wu and I are well aware of what happened to your family. The Zang family is really bullying others. A hero like Mr. Chao, let alone cripple him. If you kill Zang Ao, even if you beat him to death, we will give you a thorough treatment."
When Chao Jidao heard this, he immediately cupped his hands and said, "Then I'll have to worry about it."
"No matter where you are, you don't need to be so polite to your own people," Wei Dutou said, and put his arm on Chao Jidao's shoulder, saying: "We have such a good friendship, let me tell you another news, look at the Zang family He will not let it go. Mr. Wu also knows that the Zang family and the government are slightly involved, so he has no choice. In order to stabilize Zang Hanzhong, he is afraid that he will have to wrong Mr. Chao."
When Chao Jidao heard this, he became a little worried. It was better not to go to the Yamen. However, since Mr. Wu wanted to wrong his second brother, he didn't know what he meant. So Chao Jidao clasped his hands tightly and said: " Brother Wei, look at Mr. Wu..."
Wei Dutou stretched out his other hand, gently pressed down Chao Jidao's fisted hands, and said with a smile: "It's no big deal, I just want to ask Mr. Chao to stay in prison for a few days, and then he will be sent back to you intact. "
When Chao Jidao heard this, he couldn't help but frown slightly. This jail sentence was not a good thing after all.
Wei Du looked at Chao Jidao's melancholy look, tightened his arm around Chao Jidao's shoulders, and whispered in his ear: "Second Master, leave it to me. Don't worry, the prison chief in our county is Sun Ding." , the person I single-handedly promoted..."
After saying this, Chao Jidao and Wei Dutou looked at each other and couldn't help laughing.
"Come, drink," Chao Jidao finally felt relieved. He held up the wine bowl and greeted Wei Dutou to drink as much as he could.
After a meal of wine, it was the fifth watch in a blink of an eye. Wei Du looked up at the white fish belly that appeared in the east, wiped the wine stains from the corners of his mouth, patted his bulging belly and said, "It will be dawn soon. It's almost time to leave. If I come back too late, it won't be justified. I apologize."
Chao Jidao politely asked Ersan to stay. He looked to the east and saw that it was already getting late, so he said: "I don't dare to stay for a long time because I have an official career. If I go to that village again for business, I must come in and have a good drink."
Wei Du, with a flushed face and a drunken face, cupped his hands and said, "It's certain. Uncle Chao doesn't have to send it off. Please stay."
Chao Jidao also handed over his hand and said: "'Lebu' will also be sent to the entrance of the village, hehehe,"
Chao Jidao said and went out of the village together with Wei Dutou. Under Chao Gai's warm reception, all the officials in the group ate wine and food. When they were full, they each took their guns and sticks and then left the village together with Chao Gai. , Wei Du looked at Chao Gai, stood up on tiptoes and patted his strong and broad shoulders, saying: "There is no need to put the chains on, Chao Erye, just come with us,"
When Chao Gai saw Chao Jidao's slight smile, he knew that his brother had tried the money secretly. He raised his hand towards Wei Dutou and said, "Thank you, Wei Dutou."
"Hahaha, we are all our own people, so there is no need to be so polite. If anything happens in the future, just come to me," Wei Dutou said with confidence. He must have been the one to talk to in the government prison.
Chao Gai thanked Wei Dutou and said goodbye to his eldest brother Chao Jidao. Finally, Chao Jidao rewarded the servants with silver taels, and the group happily embraced Chao Gai and went to the county government office.
Chao Jidao looked at the people who were drifting away from a distance, but he felt an indescribable desolation in his heart. Even if he had money, Chao Jidao only knew how deep the water was in the yamen. Hearing what Wei Dutou said It was a sure thing, but there was still some unspeakable uneasiness in my heart.
Everyone had walked far away, but Chao Jidao still stood blankly under the moonlight, feeling that he could not move forward no matter what.