Chapter 270 A Coincidental Encounter with a Tat for a Tat 3
"Dad," Zang Ao came back to his senses and faced Zang Hanzhong and said word by word: "As for that, how come our Zang family has become like this in just these few days?"
"Alas..." Zang Hanzhong sighed. At this moment, he seemed to have aged a lot in an instant, and said: "Luck is bad,"
"Dad, what do you mean, do you just want to be so depressed and let Chao Gai bully you?" Zang Ao's unruly temper gradually came to mind, and he said to his father: "We are all the same now. We were weakened by that dog official, but now we still have disciples and we still have power. Even if it is just an empty frame, at any rate, the centipede is dead but not stiff. We can still fight them head-on. I don't believe it. , We can’t kill the Chao family, and when the Chao family falls, then Wu Gouguan will have to obey our mercy."
Zang Hanzhong shook his head and said: "Fortune will change. We must stay calm. Being reckless will never work. I have thought of a way and I will tell you."
Zang Ao always felt that his father was very resourceful. He killed Chao Jidao without leaving any trace, and was able to use a knife to steal the Chao family's assets in Yuncheng County. It was all due to Zang Hanzhong's strategy. Now Zang Ao heard his father say that he was heartbroken. Ji, the angry young man's expression suddenly changed, his eyes lit up at that moment, and he hurriedly leaned in front of his father, holding his breath and listening carefully.
Zang Hanzhong said with an expressionless face: "You sent two people to write two posts, explaining that the light wind and clear clouds are suitable for outings and hunting. We asked Mr. Wu and the Chao family to go hunting together. The location was chosen in the large area southwest of Shijie Village. In the dense forest, when the time comes, you will do it like this..." As he spoke, Zang Hanzhong lowered his voice and revealed all his plans.
The more Zang Ao listened, the more excited he became. In the end, not only the corners of his mouth widened, but also the corners of his eyes slightly curved. Finally, after hearing the whole strategy, he couldn't help but admired: "Dad, what a great plan, you are like the reincarnation of Zhuge, and you are here, I see. Even if Chao Gai has three heads and six arms, he can't do anything to our family, hahaha, what a brilliant idea,"
"It's too early to be happy. Everything depends on people and God. There are many variables here. If you want to be sure of success, you must prepare early now. Remember to keep it secret and be careful," Zang Hanzhong said with some worry. Finally, I gave my son this advice.
Zang Ao nodded and strode away happily.
[Shijie Village Chaojiazhuang]
"Hahaha, a strategist is a strategist. This time the Zang family is dumb and eats Coptis chinensis. Even if they are suffering, they can't even tell the story. With so much money, this deal is really a good deal," Ruan Xiaoer held up a handful of large silver ingots. , and burst out laughing.
"Yes, with so much money, even if you catch all the fish in the lake, you still won't be able to buy so much money," Ruan Xiaoqi looked at the boxes of silver, his eyes widened.
"There are three thousand guan of silver in this box. Let me share it equally among you," Chao Gai said as he walked over with a smile.
"Ah,," the three Ruan brothers were surprised when they heard this, and couldn't help but froze for a moment.
Ruan Xiaowu quickly pinched his own leg, shook his head suddenly, and immediately showed the most primitive joyful smile on his face, and said happily: "This is true, this is true,"
Wu Yong looked at it and smiled and said: "How can it be false? Since Chao Tianwang said it belongs to all of us, it belongs to all of us. I invite you to wait, isn't it just to divide the gold and silver on the big scale?"
"Thank you, Military Advisor, and thank you, King Chao," the three heroes of the Ruan family were completely happy at this moment.
"How about it," Chao Gai continued with a smile: "I just borrowed flowers to offer to the Buddha, but the Huang family spent the money. It's hard to say that the Zang family is now furious at home with the pile of scrap silver."
"Hahaha," after Chao Gai said this, everyone couldn't help but look like the Zang family and his son who were so angry that they were going crazy. Everyone couldn't help but burst into laughter for a moment.
"After a few brothers, we will work hard. The road ahead will be long and we will become more and more comfortable. Let's divide the gold with the small scale and the silver with the large scale." Shi Jin also stood up with a smile at this time.
Chao Gai put his arm on Shi Jin's arm and echoed: "Brother is right, the Zang family's fortune is almost ruined now, and it will be just around the corner to defeat him."
[Yuncheng County Government Office]
As night fell, Mr. Wu was not happy today because of the turmoil in the Zang family, but after all, he still got a lot of money from the Chao family. He felt very comfortable. After a good banquet, he and Wei Du had a headache. They brewed a pot of good Longjing and sat in the study to chat. As soon as they started talking, they started to feel emotional. Starting from the hardship they had when they first came to Yuncheng to their current wealth, both of them were filled with emotion. I felt sad for a while, but seeing that the good days have come, I felt even more happy.
When Mr. Wu brought up the topic of continuing to work hard in the future and thinking of ways to make more money, he inevitably mentioned how to strike a balance so that the Chao and Zang families could collect exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes from the people, and he would sit on top and enjoy the profits. In this way, his life will be much easier, but when it comes to this, he feels a little annoyed, because the current situation is really not developing in this direction.
"The Zang and Chao families are playing against each other, and we have always supported Zang Hanzhong. However, since he gained power, he dared to tease us again and again," Wei Du said this when he saw Master Wu for the first time. , couldn't help but say something more. After all, he had received money from the Chao family. Although he was destined to follow Mr. Wu and fall with the wind, he still wanted to speak more or less favorable words for the Chao family in private. Wei Dutou, He said: "He doesn't take us seriously. He really overestimates his capabilities. We have to spare Zang Hanzhong."
Mr. Wu did not express his opinion after hearing this. He just quietly picked up the cup and took a sip of tea, and then said slowly: "Today's matter, when I think about it carefully now, I feel it is very strange. Zang Hanzhong is stingy. However, he is cautious in doing things. If he is said to have tampered with the accounts, I believe this. However, if he played this trick with me today, to be honest, I don’t think he would dare.”
"You mean, you suspect that Chao Gai is behind the scenes," Wei Dutou asked tentatively: "But our officers were watching Zang Ao from behind, and they didn't see Chao Gai playing any tricks."
Mr. Wu carefully put down the cup and saucer and said, "It's too early to tell whether Chao Gai is up to something or not. However, from this look, I think Chao Gai is definitely not a simple person."
Dang Dang Dang.
"Sir, Zang Ao from Zangjiazhuang would like to see you," a servant's voice came in through the study door.
Master Wu raised his eyes and looked at Wei Du. Both of them were very curious as to why Zang Ao came here this time. Although they didn't say it, they both speculated in their hearts, but there was no result. , Mr. Wu raised his voice and said: "Tell him to come in,"
Not long after, there was another series of knocks on the door.
"Come in," Mr. Wu responded leisurely, then ignored Zang Ao, closed his eyes, picked up the cup and saucer, and focused all his energy on the Longjing in the cup.
Zang Ao heard the sound and pushed the door open. He walked up to Lord Wu step by step, bowed deeply and said, "Master Wu, it is very presumptuous to disturb your residence late at night."
Magistrate Wu glanced at him and asked him listlessly: "Since you know it's very presumptuous, why did you come in? If there is anything you can't discuss in court tomorrow,"
Zang Ao didn't like what he said, but he said with a smile: "Tomorrow the wind will be light and the clouds are clear, which is a good time for hunting. I came here to apologize for my negligence today, and specially arranged it on the outskirts of Shijie Village. I have invited you to go hunting, sir, please don’t refuse.”
Mr. Wu laughed when he heard this. He turned around and looked at Wei Dutou, as if he meant to ask. Wei Dutou also found this interesting and smiled slightly.
Zang Hanzhong was good at observing words and expressions, and Zang Aoer Xianmuyan could also grasp the key points. At the moment, when he saw the eye contact between the two people, he immediately struck while the iron was hot, untied a baggage on his back, and collapsed on Mr. Wu put the table on the table and said: "Sir, you will come tomorrow. These are the supplies for hunting. I mean, please don't refuse."
Mr. Wu looked at the silver in the bag and weighed it with his hands. This time it was genuine, so he smiled and said: "It's easy to say, easy to say. You go back and tell Zang Hanzhong that I will be there at dawn tomorrow."
Zang Ao smiled after hearing this and said: "Thank you, sir, thank you, sir."
As he spoke, Mr. Wu took another sip of Longjing with unsatisfied taste. After waiting for a sip, he looked at Zang Ao, who was slightly embarrassed in front of him, and asked: "I agreed, why don't you leave? Could it be that the matter is done?" After that, I just thought about taking the money back,"
"No way, Mr. Wu was joking. I was just thinking about one more thing and forgot about it."
"Oh, what are you thinking about that makes you so absorbed?"
Zang Ao put on a pious look and said: "I was just thinking that with a good official like you, our Zang family and Chao family can reconcile as before. They have been in trouble for a long time. My father thought Okay, if the quarrel continues like this, it will undermine your good intention to mediate in the middle, so I plan to turn the conflict into friendship. Let’s see if the Chao family is also invited this time.”
Mr. Wu said with a half-smile: "How bad is this? If you think so, I'm very happy."
"Although... at the moment, although I have this intention, how can I open this mouth... In fact, there is no other way," Zang Ao sighed.
"After going through such a big circle, I finally understand that it's not convenient for you to speak. Isn't that the case? It's convenient for me to speak. How about it," Mr. Wu said expressionlessly.
Zang Ao was happy in his heart, and the corner of his mouth slightly curved in a mysterious arc, because this was the result he wanted. Zang Ao said every word: "Thank you for your kindness, sir. The Zang family is grateful."
Hahahaha, Magistrate Wu also laughed. He was not happy about the hunting, but in his heart, he understood that the Zang and Chao families would never reconcile. The so-called reconciliation was nothing more than a reconciliation. Under the guise, in reality it will be another bloody storm, with both parties harmed. This is what County Magistrate Wu wants and hopes for the most.