Chapter 215: The Thousand-Faced God
How powerful is Zhao Duan in the capital?
The You family, who was driven out like a lost dog, didn't know much about it.
But it is natural to think that if this road is not accessible, just take another road.
You Zhande was a very active man. He returned to the inn and ordered his servants to buy two pairs of medicines to treat the injuries of his wife and children. He turned around and went to find a way out according to the list in his hand.
The first stop was Feng Ju, the head of the Ministry of Personnel.
According to the intermediary who introduced him, the person in charge was only a fifth-grade person with a low reputation, but in reality he was "unfathomable."
Promotions are only available in these few months. After the new policy of the imperial court is promulgated, the burden of implementing the examination law falls on the shoulders of a few people in the official department, one of them is Feng Ju.
You Zhande felt that this "Master Feng" must be more powerful than Zhao Duan.
Considering that Zhao Duan had a bad reputation and was considered an enemy of all officials, You Zhande never mentioned his relationship with Zhao Duan when he decided to visit.
Money can help the gods, but he doesn't believe that Feng Ju is not greedy.
It went smoothly at first. Although I couldn't see the manager Feng, the manager of the Feng family agreed to pass on the message.
You Zhande was full of expectations and returned to the inn to wait all night.
Little did he know that as soon as he left the Feng family, an official from Lihuatang who was hiding in the dark stepped onto the threshold of the Feng family.
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The next day, when You Zhande excitedly came to the door again, he was rejected.
Feng Ju only ordered the steward to reply with one word:
"roll."
You Zhande didn't understand why the other party had a bad attitude.
But as the head of a family, he was able to bend and stretch, so he left with a smile and turned around to visit the second, third, and fourth family on the list...
In the next few days, You Zhande visited one by one with money in his pocket.
But it was like seeing a ghost, similar "face changes" happened again and again.
Either reject it outright, or change your attitude drastically at first.
Even the most extreme two times, he met with the officials on the list, and the two sides almost reached a consensus.
As a result, as soon as he left, the other party's servants caught up with him and coldly tore up the agreement.
In the past life, money, which was always used to clear the way, actually failed.
In the huge capital, countless officials all closed the door to him in unison.
You Zhande was walking in the bustling capital city and felt the coolness of early autumn inexplicably.
"Could it be because the surname is Zhao?"
In the inn, the bejeweled Youshi analyzed shrewdly: "Those officials who want to accept our gifts must also check our details. It turns out that they are related to Zhao Duan, so they Are you angry with us?"
You Zhande shook his head:
“This is the most likely possibility, but these dog officers investigated too quickly.”
Youshi sneered:
"That's it for sure. I'm going to say that the one named Zhao has a bad reputation. When people hear that we are related to the Zhao family, how can they help us make money? Everyone surnamed Zhao himself is shouting about beating him up. It's hateful. Your niece's glory It didn’t touch me at all, but it made me a mess.”
You Zhande frowned:
"I still feel something is wrong. Let's go to the door together tomorrow to meet the clan uncle and inquire about the news."
The clan uncle he mentioned was an official in the capital of the main lineage of the You clan in Xiping.
I didn't want to deal with him because I was worried that the main line would interfere, but the matter has come to this and I can only go and see him.
…
Another day.
The couple left their son at the inn and went to the hotel together. This time, they were not rejected.
However, when You Zhande told his uncle who was an official in the Ministry of Industry about his experience, he was not surprised at all.
Just looking at them with pity, the goat-bearded You family official said in a complicated tone:
"I think it's time for you to come and inquire. Oh, do you know who you have offended?"
The You family couple were stunned for a moment. They didn't expect that their uncle already knew about it. They were embarrassed and confused: "Offend someone? We have only been in the capital for ten days. When we met with many officials in the capital, we were all frightened. How dare we offend someone? If people...if they have to say something, they can only..."
The clan uncle said "ha": "Remember?"
You Zhande's face turned ugly:
"Is it really because of Zhao Duan? But we have a bad relationship with his Zhao family. Even if the officials express their anger, they won't... wait..."
He suddenly realized something was wrong: "Uncle, you mean..."
The old green-robed official with a goatee sighed, shook his head and said: "You guys are so stupid. I don't know who I can mess with and who I can't mess with when I go to Beijing." >Do you think that you are not treated favorably because you are related to the Zhao family? You are so wrong!
In fact, the reason why those people refuse to have anything to do with you is precisely because you have offended that person. Zhao Yan Wang.
As far as I know, in the past few days, all officials below the fifth rank in the capital have been ordered by Lihuatang. Anyone who dares to have any involvement with your You family is an enemy of King Zhao of Hell...
Oh, not to mention the few you have met, even if my legs are broken, I dare to say that no one in this capital dares to give you any good looks.
Even if you have the ability to find a third-grade, second-grade, or even a first-grade head, it will still be useless! "
You Zhande and his wife were stunned, feeling that their inherent impression collapsed.
"Uncle...Clan uncle, I heard that Zhao Duan is just a disgraced person. He was imprisoned last time, and the house he lives in is not impressive..."
The old official sneered: "Didn't your father teach you that people should not be judged by their appearance? Where did you get the information from? It's so wrong. If Zhao Yan Wang has fallen out of favor, there will be no favorites in the world!"
Do you know how much His Majesty’s Holy Family is in him?
He had an irreconcilable relationship with the Grand Master of the dynasty, and even Yuan Gong, the imperial censor, and they were friends on an equal footing... Even the Laoge Lao, the Prime Minister of the dynasty, and the gossips all suffered from him...
How dare you dare to provoke him?
As for the imperial businessman you requested, King Zhao of Hell didn’t even need to come forward and could just give you a casual order. However, you ended up looking for something far away...
Alas, that’s it, go home quickly, don’t mess with it anymore, involve the main lineage of my You family, and make the King of Hell Zhao displeased..."
With that said, the old man picked up the teacup as a way to see off the guests.
When the couple was distraught, they walked out of the mansion.
Standing on the empty street, I suddenly realized that they had been wrong from the beginning.
The broken cup was indeed a real antique.
"Crack!"
You Zhande suddenly slapped his wife in the face, his teeth itching with anger:
"You, everything is ruined by your mouth."
Youshi looked aggrieved, but did not dare to reply. She said weakly: "How about we go and beg your niece again."
You Zhande shook his head and smiled bitterly:
"It's useless. For now, I have no choice but to ask Mr. Lu."
He was still unwilling to give in, so he left in despair, still wanting to make a final struggle. …
…
In the capital city, in a certain inn, room number Jiazi.
A young man named Lu Baifeng sat at the table and quietly looked through the information.
He is about twenty-seven or eighty-years-old, handsome and typical of northwest people.
He has an extraordinary demeanor, combining the nobility of a child of a wealthy family with the chivalrousness of a young master. A belt inlaid with purple jade is tied around his waist and he is tied up with brocade clothes.
Next to him stood a pretty maid.
The maid's little hands were not soft, and the palms were calluses worn out by years of holding weapons.
Next to the maid, there was a heavy umbrella standing in the corner, weighing several kilograms.
"Master, are you really not going to contact your 'companions' in the capital?"
The maid couldn't help but said.
The pseudonym is Lu Baifeng, but his true identity is the "Thousand-faced God" who is ranked twenty-eight among the Thirty-six Heavenly Gangs of Kuangfu Society. He raised his head, smiled, shook his head and said:
"Blue Bird, do you know why Frost Sword died after entering the capital?"
The maid named Qingniao said:
“Because you didn’t investigate clearly? Underestimating Zhao Duan’s trump card?”
Lu Baifeng shook his head and said:
"No, it's because he relies too much on those losers from Kuangfu Club in Beijing."
This martial arts master who is famous in the world for his meticulous thinking and many changes sneered:
"There are many people in the society who are good at using force, but not many are willing to use their brains.
When Taifu Zhuang was in charge of the capital, he was able to control the affairs of the capital. However, after Taifu Zhuang left, everything became a mess.
So what about Wu Ling? He rashly went for the assassination, thinking he was brave, but in the end, he alerted the enemy and made the Zhao thief prepared...
Frost Sword is a pure swordsman with a straightforward mind. Not only did he not kill the person, but he also lost such a valuable treasure as the Taixu Scroll..."
Qingniao listened quietly to his comments and remained silent.
She has a hidden fear of the Thousand-Faced God.
Even though he has been with the other party for several years, he has never seen the true face of the Thousand-Faced God.
The man in front of him seemed to be wearing a disguised identity at all times.
Every time you switch identities, even your personality will change.
"That's all, don't talk about this,"
Lu Baifeng was not interested at all. He threw down all the information in his hands, including Zhao Duan's, and stood up with his hands behind his back and said:
"Furthermore, who knows if there are insiders among the members of the Kuangfu Society in Beijing?"
Qingniao said: "Young Master is worried that the reason why the Frost Sword was broken was because the whereabouts of the spy in the society were leaked?"
Lu Baifeng said: "Maybe it is, maybe it is not. In short, there is no need to take risks, and let the government people keep an eye on Kuangfu Society. Only in this way can we do things easily.
Speaking of which, this Zhao Duan is really weird. What he did in the past two months even shocked Taifu Zhuang. He only regretted that he did not use all his strength to suppress him to death, but now it has become a serious problem. "
After a pause, a smile appeared on his lips:
"However, I like to kill geniuses the most. If they are mediocre, I am too lazy to take action."
At this time, Qingniao suddenly looked out the door and raised his hand to put away the information on the table.
After a while, there was a knock on the door.
When You Zhande and his wife walked in with smiles on their faces, what they saw was the third young master of the Lu family, the son of a local nobleman, elegantly drinking tea, and the beautiful maids beside him.
"Master You, I haven't seen you for a few days. Are you doing well in the capital?" said the Thousand-faced God with a graceful demeanor.
You Zhande smiled bitterly, and after greetings, he tactfully explained the situation he was facing.
The Thousand-faced God laughed and said indifferently: "What do I think it is? I will think of a solution for this matter. How about I give you news in two days? Hehe, but if necessary, I need to ask the head of the family to help. A little favor."
You Zhande was overjoyed and agreed.
He also made an additional promise that if things go well, the You family's trade route from Xiping Road to the Western Regions can be shared with Mr. Lu...
On the way to Beijing, Lu Baifeng mentioned this matter many times.
This is also the reason why You Zhande dares to ask for the other party——
Showing courtesy for nothing is either adultery or theft.
The Lu family is a powerful family in the northwest, and a noble son needs to win over influence if he wants to gain power in the family.
You Zhande believed that the other party was interested in the You family's business methods, so they became friends with him.
After a heart-warming conversation, after watching the You couple leave, the Thousand-faced God smiled coldly and narrowed his eyes, as if he was planning something: "In this case, it's time to change the plan."
Turning his head, he ordered to Qingniao:
"I, the Lord, want to go out in the evening."
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Another day.
In the morning, Zhao Duan arrived at Zhaoya by car and entered Lihuatang to check in daily.
In the past two days, he has been busy moving.
The dividends given by Jin Jian just helped him get a grand mansion in the inner city.
The stepmother and sister showed great enthusiasm for the move.
Zhao Duan simply spread his hands and left all the trivial matters to them, and he became the hands-off shopkeeper.
After changing his residence, his biggest experience is that his commute time to work has been greatly shortened.
"Sure enough, happiness is that you don't have to get up early to go to work, and you can go downstairs to the company." Zhao Duan stepped into Lihuatang, in a good mood.
The corners of the mouth turn up.
It will be much more convenient to enter the palace to see Zhen Bao in the future.
However, the upturned corner of his mouth didn't last long before something unexpected happened.
"Sir, you are here. The Governor came to you and said that a murder occurred in the city last night and was related to rebelling against the party." Qian Kerou said with a serious face.
Homicide? Rebellious?
Zhao Duan raised his eyebrows. For no reason, he smelled a chill in the capital in the late summer morning.
(End of chapter)