Chapter 538 Zhao Duan’s method of saving money (5k)
The guest ministers under the King of Huai'an found him, which was beyond Zhao Duan's expectations.
However, he was not nervous, because Feng Xiaolian appeared in this way while grasping his whereabouts, which showed that the other party had no malicious intentions.
"Yongjia City is one of the two Huai River Mansions. Although the prince does not live here, he has been in charge for many years. When it comes to intelligence and connections, he is far from comparable to Mu and Jing, who are occupying the magpie's nest." Feng Xiaolian explained seriously, for fear of being misunderstood.
Zhao Duan nodded, which was very reasonable.
In the final analysis, Huai River is the territory of the King of Huai'an. Even if this "foodie prince" has shortcomings in its military power, its intelligence tentacles have probably penetrated into every corner.
"So? What does the King of Huai'an want to say?" Zhao Duan smiled:
"If the prince's mansion comes into contact with me, if it is exposed, it will cause disaster."
Feng Xiaolian smiled helplessly:
"If the situation is today, disasters cannot be avoided by closing the door?"
Zhao Duan's eyes flashed, rubbed the crystal clear wine glass and said:
"It seems that the conversation between me and Prince Huai was fulfilled. After the rebels entered the Huai River, life in the royal palace must be difficult.
Well, the court needs military expenses when fighting wars, and the two vassal kings Xu Wen and Xu Jingtang must also want them. The Huai River is rich and everyone knows that the Huai Prince is even richer. I believe he has been exploited a lot these days, right?
Haha, I heard that in Yongjia City, people who want to live a peaceful life will be sacked by gangs. In fact, the way they get along with each other is no different from that of the gangsters in the market.
Prince Huai suffered from the rebels' pain, so he sent you to contact me and want to join the court?
No...The current situation is turbulent, and it is still unknown which wins and who will lose. Even if the court won two consecutive victories, it would not affect the ending...
Well, in this way, Prince Huai plans to bet on both sides or even three sides? Worried that if the relationship is not cleared in advance, if the court continues to move south and repels, the Huai Palace will be liquidated? ”
Feng Xiaolian was stunned. A strange look and surprise flashed in his eyes, and he raised his glass with a wry smile:
"If the governor is as rumored, he can penetrate the hearts of the people. He can even make a few words."
The actual situation is worse than what Zhao Duan described.
After the "six-way vassal kings entered Beijing" was blocked, the two princes Jing and Mu, who were dividing the Huai River, realized that they could not fight quickly and began to digest their territory.
Therefore, the Huai'an King, who would not have been affected for the time being, was targeted by both sides at the same time.
Two rebels came to the door to quarrel, and the "foodie prince" endured the pain and bleeded.
I thought it would be fine if I paid the protection fee, but the imperial court won twice, which made the King of Huai'an unable to sit still.
Then he hurriedly sent Feng Xiaolian, the "big shopkeeper", to Yongjia, to try to get online with Zhao Duan.
"The Prince Huai has such a personality, and it is not difficult to guess the situation is right in front of you."
Zhao Duan said calmly:
"I am too lazy to talk nonsense. When Huting opened, Prince Huai also helped me. He did not directly participate in this rebellion. I am nostalgic and can talk to him on behalf of the court, but I must first see sincerity."
He did not refuse the show of Huai'an King.
From a general perspective, instead of adding an enemy, it is better to have multiple friends. Even if the King of Huai'an is a fence-bearer, he may be liquidated after he has established himself in the world, but before that, he didn't mind getting more fleece.
Feng Xiaolian whispered, "What do the governor need?"
Zhao Duan's lion spoke:
"There are enough food, materials, and gold and silver, so that they can at least support the three major camps. As long as you can provide them and send them to the Imperial Seal, I can represent Your Majesty and promise not to infringe on the King of Huai after taking back the Huai River."
Feng Xiaolian shook her head:
"The governor was joking. Not to mention how much we can take out, even if we can take out, how can we send so many things to the Linxian? To be honest, under the blockade of the two rebels, the transportation of materials was strictly controlled, and it was impossible to even send them to Yongjia."
This shopkeeper was neither humble nor arrogant, and he was not timid, humble or cramped in the face of King Yan Zhao.
It can be seen that he is definitely not a simple guest official, but also a "general" under the command of King Huai.
Zhao Duan lowered his eyes and said, "Then give information. I need all the information of King Jing and King Mu. This is not difficult to convey."
Feng Xiaolian had a serious expression: "Prince Huai met the governor with integrity, why should the governor make such a difficult situation?"
Intelligence between the two armies? joke!
This is almost equivalent to letting the Huai'an king stand in a row and seeking death.
Zhao Duan's face turned cold at this moment, his eyes were indifferent, and he was not infected with emotions:
"It was King Huai who was making things difficult for me! In order to protect himself, he bet on three companies at the same time. It was a pity that he thought that he did not make clear the position and the court would not settle it. Where can there be such an outrageous business in the world?
His Majesty, who was planning to do so, heard it in the capital.
If you refuse to give materials and don’t provide information, you might as well get back immediately and say that you will be the first to slaughter the Huai'an Prince's Mansion! ”
These words were so murderous that Feng Xiaolian was shocked and no longer had the ease of ease.
He glanced around alertly, and saw the singing and dancing around him, and the guests and prostitutes enjoying themselves. No one noticed this, and then sighed softly:
"Why do the governor get angry? The prince doesn't mean that..."
Zhao Duan was too lazy to talk to this guest official and said lightly:
"Then show some sincerity."
Feng Xiaolian thought for a while and said:
"The governor came to Yongjia, probably for Zhao Shixiong. If the governor wants to deal with this person, we can do our part."
Are you willing to help me deal with Zhao Shixiong?
Yes, from the standpoint of the King of Huai'an, he was happy to see the Yunfu rebels weakened... Only by introducing the third force of the imperial court into the Huai River can the two vassal kings be suppressed.
Let the "foodie prince" who is caught in the middle get a chance to breathe.
Of course, there is also a possibility of a trap... Zhao Duanke is not that naive. He thought for a while and said:
"Okay. Come here to contact us when I need you."
He was going to drag it.
If Feng Xiaolian is really sincere, it will be available in the future.
If this contact is a trap, then Zhao Duan's words can also stabilize the people behind the scenes, so that the latter will not rush to close the Internet.
However, he tends to think that this contact was not conspiracy because it was unnecessary.
With Zhao Duan's current status, catching himself is far more cost-effective than catching big fish with a long line, because he is a big fish.
Feng Xiaolian nodded, laughed immediately, looking drunk, and joked with Zhao Duan, then left the seat and returned to the pile of women.
The two had a short conversation. In the eyes of outsiders, they just made friends among drinkers and chatted for a few words.
After sitting for a while, Zhao Du's drunkenness was unbearable and stood up and left the seat. When he left, the military supervisor Wang Qi had not left yet.
Walking out of Yunshao Courtyard, there was indeed a team of soldiers waiting outside at the door, with sharp eyes.
Zhao Dushang left timidly and found that the members of the gang following him were missing. He turned around outside and confirmed that he had no tail before returning to Hongni Lane.
Could it be Feng Xiaolian’s person who is following me?
Zhao Duan thought, thinking that it is highly likely that the people under King Huai should not be that bad.
That should be the green gangster from the Red Snail Gang that the landlord’s daughter said.
Zhao Duan had no interest in these ants-like little people. He walked on the street, facing the gorgeous fire clouds in the evening in the west sky, thinking:
"The Shadow Guard should also gain a foothold."
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In Yongjia City, in a grand mansion, the doors and windows were closed tightly. Song Jinxi carried a chair and placed it on the floor tiles with a "bang".
Shi Shiran sat down, her feminine face was high, looking at the middle-aged man kneeling on the ground, trembling and luxuriously dressed.
Smilingly said:
"Yexiangmen... Haha, a gang leader who monopolizes the entire manure business in Yongjia City will enjoy the happiness without any pickling smell."
There are several large underground gang forces in Yongjia City, and Yexiang Sect is one of them.
Although the business of monopolizing feces is a bit eye-catching, considering that the Beggars' Sect can shock the martial arts world in martial arts novels, it is quite reasonable for Yexiang Sect to support the entire gang...
The shadow guard team led by Song Jinxi, Zhao Duan sneaked into the city one day. Because of the small number of people, in order to avoid being noticed, the priest of the Danui chose Yexiangmen as the base.
Gangs are mixed with fish and dragons, and are naturally suitable for hiding, not to mention that Yexiangmen monopolizes the entire city's manure, which means that they have a strong ability to access information—
No matter how strong Zhao Shixiong is, he still has to shit, and there are also manure pickers in the military camp.
"You should know the pills you have just fed you. They are famous poisons in the world. Next, you will give you a delayed antidote every day. If you are disobedient, even the best doctor in the city will not be able to save you."
Song Jinxi said lightly.
The leader of Yexiang Gate kept kowtowing: "The villain obeys his orders and will never dare to disobey!"
There were several people in the room, one of whom was the most eye-catching.
At this moment, a pale scholar pinched the handkerchief, coughed, and laughed:
"Next, we can do things conveniently by disguising ourselves as members of the Yexiang Sect."
Aside, a woman dressed in a long sword, covered with half a bronze-colored armor on her face said coldly:
"There are so many people and eyes, I'm afraid I can't hide it for too long."
The two are the gold medal shadow guards of Linfeng Dao, codenamed "Scholar" and "Red Leaf".
The latter is more suspected to be the relative of Pei Niannu's descendants and Lu Yan'er. This time, Zhao Duan was also transferred here.
Song Jinxi said lightly:
"It's okay, we are not lurking for a long time. Now that we have a place to settle down, we should listen to the next order. But before that, we should support this gang first and use it to do things."
Song Jinxi used her toes to lift the man kneeling on the ground and said condescendingly:
"I heard that your gang is competing for territory with people recently? There are many casualties and injuries? What is the name of the other person? I will help you clear it."
The leader of Yexiang Sect was stunned for a moment and said stutteringly:
"Red Snail Gang."
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The sun sets westward, and the stone bridges in Yongjia City are bathed in a light red color, and the river water under the bridge seems to be extinguishing.
Zhao Duan returned to the "Fourth House" of Hongni Lane. When he was outside his yard, he saw a cardamom girl sitting on the wall of the yard.
Du Shishi's gray skirt was hanging down, and half of his body seemed to lean against a cluster of green bamboos poking out from under the wall.
Her mature face was bathed in the rays of light, and a strange bell hung around her waist, but it was stuffed with a rag, even if her calves were swaying on the wall, it never made a sound.
"Why are you in my house?" Zhao Duan raised his head and looked at the girl on the wall with interest.
Du Shishi seemed to have come back to his senses, looked down at him, correcting him, "This is my home."
"But during the lease period, it belongs to me." Zhao Duan took out the key and opened the door. He entered the yard. He saw a ladder on the inside of the wall. The girl climbed up from here:
"Your parents don't care if a girl climbs up and down?"
Du was scolded by him and immediately wrinkled his nose and said unhappily:
"Don't worry about it. You'd better take care of yourself. I reminded you that you might be targeted by the Red Ray Gang."
Old God Zhao Duan was walking to the well and drew a bucket of cold water. A watermelon was soaked in the well.
He rolled up his sleeves and patted the melon, saying, "Do you eat melon?"
Du Shishi frowned, looking as if he was disappointed:
"Are you stupid? Or is it a big heart? No warning? I'm afraid you're not used to living a wealthy life, and don't know that people's hearts are dangerous and in chaos, do you think it's a peaceful year?"
Zhao Duan sat casually on the steps, killed a melon with a knife, and asked with a smile:
"You know a lot and are quite brave. You have studied with your father? I heard from the old man that your father had been an official? What kind of official? It doesn't look like a lot."
Du was unable to do anything because of his simple and innocent attitude. She felt that this tenant was a young man who had never traveled far away.
Well, considering that there are no maids or guards around me, I should not be a wealthy family. Perhaps my family has some wealth and no idea of the danger.
He is not alert to danger at all, and he is like a "silly and sweet".
A feeling of powerlessness surged in her heart, and she said angrily:
"What official has he been? He just worked as a clerk in the government office. It is not enough to rent a good house in the city for a monthly salary. These two yards are my mother's. When Yunfu's soldiers came, there were a group of people in the government office, and my father had nothing to do. At least he was not arrested to do things in the military camp."
Um... Are you working as a servant in the government office? Zhao Duan felt a little moved and felt that it was necessary to chat with Du Ruhui.
After Du Shi finished speaking, he felt that he was talking a little too much. He closed his mouth in annoyance, ignored him, looked into the distance, his face changed slightly, and turned his head to look at him with pity:
"The people from the Hongluo Gang are here, they should be for you. I will give you a chance in the end. If you are willing to give me five taels of silver, I can find a way to help you get them away."
This girl was actually doing business... No wonder she stared at herself... several times reminded... Zhao Duan smiled curiously:
"You? What's your ability to convince a bunch of rascals?"
Du Shi raised his jaw and looked at ordinary people as if he was too lazy to explain:
"You don't need to ask, it can be solved in any case. When they break in and blackmail you, they will lose more than five taels of silver."
Zhao Duan smiled, picked up two bright red watermelons, stepped on the ladder and climbed up the wall covered by bamboo. He sat on the wall in the girl's suspicious eyes and handed her a piece of watermelon:
"I don't have the habit of hiding behind a woman."
Hum...except Zhenbao...he added silently in his heart.
Du Shi subconsciously took the watermelon, and his eyes became more and more pity: It's over, this tenant is an idiot.
At this time, under the fire in the sky, outside the Hongni Lane, a large group of about twenty people came over.
Everyone was holding a stick in their hands, and the red snail gang's emblem hung around their waists - an embroidered conch snail purse.
This gang is a small branch of the "Cao Transportation" Cao Gang, and mainly makes money by canal transport.
However, after the vassal kings raised their troops, the canal was controlled by the rebels, and the Red Ray Gang lost its livelihood. Recently, it began to fight with other gangs in the city to seize territory and business.
I am even more reluctant to let go of any way to make money.
At this moment, a member of the Red Ray Gang stepped into Hongni Lane and saw the two people sitting on the wall from afar, and couldn't help but be stunned.
A little brother beside him said:
"It's that family. The man is a foreigner and very rich. He went to Yunshaoyuan in the afternoon! There must be a lot of money!"
The leading man's eyes fell on Du Shishi's body, his eyes lit up:
"That woman is the same?"
The younger brother beside him reminded: "The woman is a local, so it is best not to move."
Rabbits do not eat grass beside their nests, and the gangs are unwilling to touch locals unless they are necessary. They are worried about the troubles, so foreigners will not have so much concern.
The big man was a little unhappy and took out a sharp sharp knife from his arms with a sneer:
"Then let's rob the man first. If you dare to resist, you will beat him to death. The government is not in charge of the matter now. At the very least, it will be thrown into the Yongjia River."
On the wall, Du Shishi said coldly:
"The last chance, ten taels of silver, I'll help you solve it, otherwise I won't care."
Zhao Duan looked at her in surprise. The girl still knew the price increase...
He smiled and shook his head and said, "I think I can save this money."
As soon as he finished speaking, a group of people suddenly came out from the other end of Hongni Lane, with about thirty people, all of whom were carrying sticks.
The leader is the leader of Yexiang Sect!
At this moment, two gangs who are fighting for territory recently met on a narrow road in Hongni Lane.
Both sides were stunned.
After disguising himself, Song Jinxi, who was mixed in the Yexiang Sect team, sent a message to the secret and said to the puppet gang leader:
"What are you doing while standing there? Scream."
The gang leader suddenly reacted, pretending to be full of energy, and waved his hand with his hips:
"It's a mess from the Red Snail Gang, beat me hard!"
The next moment, the members of Yexiang Sect rushed towards the opposite side.
The people from the Red Ray Gang were shocked and subconsciously resisted. Although they were small in number, they fought more fiercely and dared to kill people, so they were not afraid.
But this time, in just a blink of an eye, the Red Ray Gang was beaten and ran away with wailing, wailing, and frightened. He didn't understand why a group of men who picked up feces could suddenly be so capable. Could it be that they spent money to hire "foreign aid"?
Without any surprise, the Red Lavender Gang began to flee and left weapons all over the ground.
The members of Yexiang Sect were very excited. Although they didn't know where the gang leader had taken these good fighters from, they were depressed by being bullied for several days, and they were venting their depression, screaming, and they were very imposing to avenge their previous shame.
In the blink of an eye, the two groups chased and fled, and they all ran away without any shadows. The residents in the alley were all closed and did not dare to peek out.
Du Shishi looked at this scene in a daze, and the watermelon in his hand almost fell off.
She widened her eyes and thought to herself that it was such a coincidence?
The gang fights and saves this guy?
Zhao Duan smiled and ate the watermelon and said with a smile:
"It seems that I'm lucky and saved ten taels of money."
Du Shishi looked at him deeply, trying to find an unusual place from this tenant, but with her cultivation level, how could she see through Zhao Duan's disguise?
"Sister, mom calls you to go home for dinner!"
Suddenly, Du Xiaobao shouted loudly behind the connected fence door between the two yards.
The fire burns under the clouds, and smoke curles.
Du Shi was about to go down when he remembered what his mother told her and said to Zhao Duan:
"My mother said, if you think eating outside is expensive, you can come to my house for dinner as long as you give me five taels a month. Well, my mother has a good cooking skills. You can have a free meal tonight, but if you want to eat, you have to pay."
What a landlord aunt who is working hard to generate income... Zhao Du'an was on the wall and vaguely saw the fierce wife Du's wife pricking her ears beside her. The government clerk named Du Ruhui said nothing and sighed.
"Humph." Zhao Duan bit off his last bite of watermelon, spit out a few seeds, and smiled:
"Okay."
At the same time, his hand behind him shook gently when he turned to the wall.
In the distance, Song Jinxi looked at Zhao Duan's back and disappeared from the wall. He was shocked and said to the scholar and Hongye beside him:
"Sir, here is the order!"
(This chapter ends)