() "Prepare your horses!" Zhang Tuanlian ordered: "Go to the Governor's Mansion!"
By coincidence, the Mengzhou Dujian also had the surname Zhang. Although they were not related by blood or distant relatives, Zhang Tuanlian secretly became brothers with Zhang Dujian.
On the surface, Zhang Dujian is a rare good official, caring about people's livelihood, and has a good reputation in the army.
And he often used his own money to buy a few sheep to reward the soldiers.
He also scolded Zhang Tuanlian in person.
Few people know that the two men named Zhang actually wear a pair of pants.
When doing evil things, Zhang Tuanlian takes the lead, and no one knows that it is Zhang Dujian's idea behind it.
The idea of Happy Forest was originally proposed by Zhang Doujian. Of course, Zhang Doujian also received the largest share of the oil and water bonus.
Even so, Zhang Doujian didn't have the habit of spending a lot of money. He didn't even change the yard. He still bought the yard for dozens of dollars when he came to Mengzhou.
Every time Zhang Tuanlian came, he always couldn't figure out what the governor was thinking in his heart, insisting on staying in this shabby-looking courtyard.
Zhang Tuanlian has moved three times in the past few years, each time to a larger yard, and once even got into a quarrel with a wealthy businessman in Mengzhou.
Because they all set their sights on the same yard.
In the end, Zhang Dujian came forward secretly and stopped Zhang Tuanlian from continuing to cause trouble.
"This courtyard is bigger than Master Fu Yin's. How do you want him to get along with himself?"
Zhang Tuanlian was a little unconvinced, but he had to admit that what the Governor said made sense.
Especially after a month, the wealthy businessman was accused of hiding weapons and plotting evil intentions.
As a result, the house was ransacked, all property was confiscated, and the person was imprisoned.
Only then did Zhang Tuanlian become convinced. From then on, when the governor pointed eastward, Zhang Tuanlian would never go westward.
So when faced with such a difficult matter, Zhang Tuanlian went to the Governor without hesitation to seek advice.
Arriving at the Dujian Mansion, Zhang Tuanlian jumped off his horse and walked straight into the mansion.
Because this is usually the case, Zhang Tuanlian can come and go at his own discretion in Dujian Mansion.
"Master Tuanlian, we are all waiting inside to receive guests."
Uncharacteristically, the housekeeper stretched out his hand to stop Zhang Tuanlian.
"I have something urgent." Zhang Tuanlian frowned and kept walking: "I have to see the Governor immediately."
"It's okay if there's something urgent. Mr. Tuanlian, please go to the study first, and I'll serve you tea." The butler's tone was both gentle and humble, yet firm and decisive: "This way, please."
Zhang Tuanlian had no choice but to follow the housekeeper to the study. How could he want to sit and drink tea? He just paced back and forth in the study, feeling very anxious.
The housekeeper settled Zhang Tuanlian, asked someone to serve tea, accompanied him personally, and explained: "This guest is very important, and I will not let anyone disturb him."
Zhang Tuanlian was speechless: "Steward, it's not like you don't know my relationship with the Governor. If there was nothing urgent, I wouldn't need to be in such a hurry to find the Governor."
"Don't say it's you. Even if Master Fu Yin comes, the villain will still stop him." The butler picked up the tea bowl and blew on it: "This is the best fragrant tea. Master Tuan Lian might as well try it."
Zhang Tuanlian lost his temper after hearing what the housekeeper said. He picked up the tea bowl and took a sip, then found a chair and sat down, waiting for Zhang Dujian to come out.
Zhang Doujian was currently in the garden behind, playing chess leisurely with his guests, and had no idea that Zhang Tuanlian had arrived.
"Master Dujian, although this garden is not big, it is very elegant." The visitor was wearing an ordinary robe, with a fair face and no beard. He was about thirty years old. He was playing chess and looking around to admire the beautiful scenery: "That Taihu stone has a strange shape, I'm afraid
Doesn’t it cost a lot?”
The visitor's voice was rather shrill, and the meaning of his words was even more sharp.
If Ximen Qing and Wu Song were here, of course they would recognize that the distinguished guest in this picture is Commander Ma whom they met in Qinghe County.
Commander Ma came from the Imperial City Department, so it's no wonder Zhang Dujian valued him so much.
"In front of the commander, how can Zhang dare to call himself a master?" Zhang Doujian put down the chess piece in his hand and showed a just right smile: "This Taihu stone is not big and cannot fit into the Huashi Gang. It was acquired by a businessman who is familiar with Zhang and has been friends for many years.
, transferred to the lower official at a very low price."
"Mr. Ma, what kind of strange flowers and rocks have you not seen in Tokyo? Zhang is so generous."
These few words were neither humble nor arrogant, and they lightly covered up the matter of Taihu Stone.
Commander Ma felt like a mirror in his mind. From his perspective, he naturally knew that this Taihu stone would definitely be selected into the Flower and Stone Guide. Every year, the Zaozuo Bureau and the Yingfeng Bureau collected all kinds of exotic flowers and stones from the south and loaded them into the ship.
Ten ships formed a single gang and transported thousands of miles to Tokyo.
"Both the Zaozuo Bureau and the Yingfeng Bureau are under the control of Taiwei Zhu. I don't know how much money was made in the process! This guy must have something to do with Taiwei Zhu. We must investigate it carefully when we get back."
Commander Ma was thinking in his heart, but he didn't show it at all on the surface. He just smiled slightly and reached out to reveal the matter.
"Ah, Mr. Ma's hands are beautiful!" Zhang Doujian saw that Ma commanded his finger and stopped asking questions. He secretly breathed a sigh of relief and immediately slapped his ass loudly: "Xiaguan, this big dragon's eye is about to take shape. This Mr. Ma
With this move, I’m afraid I’m going to lose this game of chess.”
Commander Ma chuckled and accepted the slap: "You don't know, the Qingshui Yamen of the Imperial City Division usually just plays chess. Since joining the Imperial City Division, Ma's chess skills have improved by leaps and bounds! But compared to
Those old guys are a loser even if I look at them ten times."
Zhang Dujian took a chess piece in his hand and pretended to be arrogant for a long time. He threw the chess piece back with a sigh, as if he had no move to make.
"Mr. Ma's chess moves in the east and west are extremely elegant, yet majestic. It's not embarrassing for a low-level official."
Hearing what Zhang Dujian said, Commander Ma waved his sleeves and immediately disturbed the chess game: "In that case, then this game"
"Xia Guanshu is convinced."
Zhang Doujian was cleaning up the mess, and seemed to ask accidentally: "Master Ma, is he here just to play chess with his subordinates?"
"Of course not." Commander Ma shook his head gently in a serious manner, but Zhang Dujian couldn't understand the next sentence.
"It's not interesting for Ma to stay in Tokyo, so he just walks around. The scenery in Mengzhou is nice, and it suits Ma's taste."
Of course Zhang Dujian knew clearly what kind of virtue Mengzhou was. Apart from the Yellow River in the south, what other scenery could there be?
The same Yellow River also passes by Bianliang in Tokyo. Why do you rush to Mengzhou to see it?
"Lord Ma, if you play this chess game and get an official position, you will lose." Zhang Doujian cleaned up the chess game and simply pointed it out: "If you have any advice, sir, you might as well say it directly."
Commander Ma chuckled twice, and the high-pitched sound sounded very strange: "You are also straightforward, so Ma will just say it."
"Your Majesty is all ears."
Looking at the respectful Zhang Dujian, Commander Ma smiled and said: "It's just a private matter, I need the Dujian's help."
"How virtuous and capable are the subordinate officials? If Master Ma has anything to do, just give me your orders."
Zhang Du heard the word "private affairs" and immediately became alert.
Since it's not official business, it's easy to handle.
If you want people, give them money. If you can get on the road of being a commander, it will be a big help to your official career. What's your name?"
The question was naturally not about the wine, but what happened behind the wine.
"Xiaguan has heard about it before." Zhang Dujian was clear-minded, but decided to test it out first: "This wine seems to be produced in Qinghe County. There is a Jingyanggang in the local area. It must be related to the name of this place."
"So there is something for sale in Mengzhou?"
"No." Zhang Dujian flatly objected: "This wine has been passed down from mouth to mouth, and it seems to be somewhat famous. However, Mengzhou is far away from Qinghe County, and no wine merchants sell it here."
Commander Ma looked regretful: "It's a pity, it's a pity that Bianliang in Tokyo can't be sold. Ma went to Qinghe County to do some official business and drank this wine by chance. The taste will never be forgotten again."
"I heard that the local wine dealer was going to sell it to Tokyo. Ma waited and waited, but he didn't come." Commander Ma said slowly, without taking his eyes off Zhang Dujian's face: "Zhang Dujian, you
Tell me why?" I knew what was being intercepted, and I also made the decision to ask Shi En to go to Liangshan to look for Ximen Qing in order to get the recipe for making wine.
What is the relationship between Ximen Qing and Commander Ma, so that Commander Ma can run out of Tokyo to look for him?
Remembering that Commander Ma had just said that he was going to Qinghe County for business, Zhang Dujian suddenly understood something.
However, Commander Ma did not bring it up in person, so Zhang Doujian naturally would not point it out.
"It must be a long journey and we were delayed in the process." Zhang Doujian forced a smile: "I will ask my subordinates to search in four directions. If I was delayed in Mengzhou or other places, I will immediately urge the wine merchant to come to Beijing.
."
"Oh, that's so embarrassing."
Commander Ma put on an apologetic expression: "The Inspector can just search within Mengzhou. Don't search elsewhere."
"I understand."
Zhang Doujian felt that his palms were a little sweaty. If the matter was not kept secret, how could the Imperial City Division know about it?
So what exactly is Ximen Qing’s role?
Zhang Doujian immediately decided to get out of this muddy water and not ruin his future because of money.
Ha ha."
Zhang Doujian sent Commander Ma out of the gate in person and came to the study. He immediately received a series of news from Zhang Tuanlian about the death of Jiang Menshen.
"It turns out that this is what Commander Ma said!"
Zhang Dujian was shocked!
How many people are there in the Imperial City Division in Mengzhou? News is transmitted so quickly!
"Master Du Jian, you should come up with an idea." Zhang Tuanlian became even more anxious when he saw that his own Superintendent frowned and remained silent, "Why don't you lower your rank and immediately order hundreds of men to pursue us along the road?"
Zhang Dujian shook his head: "Don't pursue me anymore. This matter ends here."
Hearing this sentence, Zhang Tuanlian was stunned.
"Then how is Jiang Ying's fate calculated?"
"It's bad luck for him."
Zhang Dujian left these words and walked out of the study.