"What a smart man!"
Zhu Shenzui praised in his heart, but on the surface he was as calm as water. He smiled and asked Zhang Xijun how he could see it.
"How can there be such a coincidence in this world?" Zhang Xijun said calmly: "The Kang family has been established in Pingyang for a hundred years, and the Liu family has been inherited for four generations. But at this time, things happened one after another. This is not as simple as a coincidence. What's more, Liu family With the family in such a state of collapse, it seems that the people who took advantage of the Liu family's wealth have taken a big advantage, but if you think about it carefully, the Liu family's salt shop is the foundation. Now that the salt shop is now in the hands of the Sixth Master, Kang Youfu has also been taken over by the Sixth Master. I already have it, so it’s not difficult to guess the correspondence.”
Zhu Shenzui put his hands on his hands and laughed. Zhang Xijun was very thoughtful and could probably guess the truth in a short period of time just based on what he said. It was really not something that ordinary people could do.
Before, Wang Rong also suspected that Zhu Shenzui was behind this matter, but this was just a suspicion, and after Zhu Shenzui explained, Wang Rong gave up the idea and was fooled by Zhu Shenzui.
This is because Wang Rong is Zhu Shenzui's uncle. He has watched Zhu Shenzui grow up and has done salt running business with him over the years, so they know each other very well.
But Zhang Xijun was different. Zhang Xijun and Zhu Shenzui had only met three times. The first time was when they had just arrived at Yangtou Mountain, and they were blocked by Li Hu and robbed. The second scene is when they passed by Sheep Head Mountain on the way back. At that time, Zhang Xijun took advantage of Li Hu and others' drunkenness to find Zhu Shenzui and asked to leave with Zhu Shenzui.
Today is the third meeting between Zhu Shenzui and Zhang Xijun. To be honest, the two parties have not had much contact. Even though Zhang Xijun now knows Zhu Shenzui's identity, he only knows it from other people in Wangjia Village, and his understanding of Zhu Shenzui is only superficial.
Under such circumstances, Zhang Xijun can accurately judge the ins and outs of this matter, which is really amazing.
From this point of view, Zhang Xijun is fully qualified to be the second shopkeeper of the salt shop, and he even overqualifies his talents for his job.
Zhu Shenzui smiled and asked Zhang Xijun what he thought about this matter. Zhang Xijun thought for a while and said: "Sixth Master's plan is not as good as mine..."
"It goes without saying. If you do this, how should you do it?" Before he could finish speaking, Zhu Shenzui interrupted and asked again.
Zhang Xijun hesitated for a moment, and there seemed to be some hesitation in his expression.
"But it doesn't matter."
Zhang Xijun smiled bitterly and said: "The Liu family's affairs are roughly the same as I planned. At most, the details are slightly different. This sixth master has done a good job. But for the Kang family, I have other thoughts. I'm just afraid that Say it to make you unhappy, Mr. Liu."
Zhu Shenzui did not speak, but his eyes expressed the intention for Zhang Xijun to continue speaking.
Zhang Xijun said: "If I take action like this, I will never understand the affairs of the Kang family so easily. Although Kang Youfu has joined Liu Ye's sect now, at that time, if Kang Youfu did not have the idea of establishing his own family, or if he had some private thoughts , then Master Liu, how should you deal with it?"
Zhu Shenzui frowned slightly. He hadn't thought much about this before. He initially targeted the Kang family and brought Liu Shancheng in. He mainly considered how to find out the details of the Liu family and use the years of relationship between Kang Youfu and the Liu family to lay a foundation. Just a nail.
What happened after that happened step by step, including the later taking possession of the blessings for myself. Although I had such an idea at first, it was just an idea. When the Liu family's affairs were almost settled, Zhu Shenzui made this decision.
But as Zhang Xijun said, the whole plan is still somewhat imperfect. The idea of taking Kang Youfu did not arise from the beginning, and after the Liu family's affairs were settled, Zhu Shenzui found Kang Youfu and proposed an invitation to Kang Youfu. mean.
It's a coincidence that at that time, Kang Tai, the head of the Kang family, was thinking about who to hand over the family business to. Kang Youfu and his brothers were respectful and took the initiative to give in. It was also for this reason that Kang Youfu agreed to Zhu Zhu without much consideration. Cautionary advice.
The whole thing seems to be going smoothly, but there are also many uncertain factors. If Kang Youfu had the idea of taking over the family business at that time, or had some other private thoughts, how could this result be happening now?
There was some truth to Zhang Xijun's question. Zhu Shenzui admitted in his heart that he immediately asked Zhang Xijun what he would do if it were him.
"As the saying goes, if you put yourself to death and live later, the Kang family will not be destroyed, and Kang Youfu will eventually have a way out. If the Kang family is completely gone, Kang Youfu will have no choice but to seek refuge with Master Liu. In this way, Kang Youfu can not only be used by Master Liu, but also others If the Liu family is overthrown and avenged, I will die for the Sixth Master!" Zhang Xijun said this without thinking.
When these words came out, Zhu Shenzui was suddenly shocked. He had never expected that Zhang Xijun had such thoughts.
"Damn, this is a cruel person!" Zhu Shenzui sighed in his heart, looking at Zhang Xijun with a complicated expression.
Such ruthless people are rare, but what he said does have some truth. If Zhu Shenzui had been more ruthless and used the Kang family's affairs to find someone to kill Kang Tai and Kang Youlu in prison, If Kang Youfu was framed backhand and framed by the Liu family, his inner hatred for the Liu family must be even greater.
Later, when the Kang family was ruined and even the Kang family's tofu workshop was occupied by Liu Qi and others, Zhu Shenzui took action at this time. Kang Youfu was naturally even more grateful to Zhu Shenzui.
And in this way, Kang Youfu has no way out. He has no other option but to seek refuge with Zhu Shenzui. In addition, Zhu Shenzui will avenge Kang Youfu and bring down the Liu family. Kang Youfu will be able to avenge his great revenge. He would never frown even if he gave his life to Zhu Shenzui.
In terms of effect, this kind of operation is indeed more perfect than what Zhu Shenzui designed, and it can also eliminate some uncertain factors. But Zhu Shenzui thought about it and shook his head. Although he could do this, it was too much.
The means of use need to be measured. Although Zhu Shenzui has a will, he does not want to be the kind of person who has no emotions and unscrupulous means. There is no humanity in this, and he only values interests. Even if the effect is better and the success rate is higher, Zhu Shenzui cannot cross the final bottom line in his heart, and he really cannot do such a thing.
Shaking his head, Zhu Shenzui vetoed: "It is only a temporary measure to achieve things by small means. If it were not for the Liu family, I would not use this method to target the Kang family. I would be sorry for the Kang family if I did this. If it was because of this purpose, I would not do it." Even the place where Kang's family died, how can this still be done by humans? Isn't it the same as animals?"
As soon as Zhu Shenzui said these words, Zhang Xijun's eyes suddenly lit up. He straightened up and straightened his face, and bowed to Zhu Shenzui. He said that Zhu Shenzui was really benevolent, and what he just said was indeed not as good as Zhu Shenzui. Please forgive Zhu Shenzui.
Narrowing his eyes and looking at Zhang Xijun, Zhu Shenzui suddenly burst into laughter. The laughter resounded throughout the room. As his laughter echoed, Zhang Xijun, who was worshiping, also felt relieved.
"Master Zhang, there's no need to be like this, get up. Who can make no mistakes? Besides, it was just a small talk, and I asked you to say it."
"Ashamed...ashamed..." Zhang Xijun straightened up, shook his head in shame, and then said: "Sixth Master, I agree with what you just said about the second shopkeeper. Don't worry, Mr. Sixth, who is in charge of the store, I will do my best to help you. , help shopkeeper Kang manage the store."
"Okay!" Zhu Shenzui applauded, stroking his palms. Zhang Xijun's words made him extremely happy. In this case, he was no longer an outsider. Zhu Shenzui immediately explained his business ideas for the store to Zhang Xijun in detail, including The channels and salt roads for smuggling salt in Wangjiacun, etc.
Since Zhang Xijun is going to be used, he must know this. In fact, it's not just him, but even Kang Youfu. It's just that Kang Youfu won't know the truth until a little later. They won't tell Kang Youfu the truth until Zhang Xijun and two other guys bring the salt from Wangjiacun back to Pingyang Mansion.
The matter of Zhang Xijun going to Pingyang Mansion has been decided, and the next step is the follow-up preparations, which are not urgent for the time being.
Zhu Shenzui just arrived today and will stay in Wangjiacun for two days. Then they will return to Pingyang Mansion together. Zhang Xijun will be allowed to think about it and make preparations in advance for the past two days.
When leaving Zhang Xijun's small courtyard, the sky was already getting dark.
On the way back to Wang Rong's house, Zhu Shenzui felt a little emotional. Zhang Xijun had a much deeper impression on him today, and it also dispelled Zhu Shenzui's initial guard against him. At least now, although the guard is still there, it is not as deep as before. .
Similarly, the reason why Zhang Xijun agreed to this matter so readily and at the same time showed that he respected Zhu Shenzui as his master, Zhu Shenzui also understood why.
Although what Zhang Xijun said was true, he was also deliberately testing Zhu Shenzui's character. This was something Zhu Shenzui only figured out when he saw him prostrate himself later.
If Zhu Shenzui had agreed with Zhang Xijun's suggestions and showed an expression of regret, I am afraid that Zhang Xijun's rating of him would have been much lower. After all, working under a master who has no moral bottom line and is only interested in profit is completely different from working under a relatively benevolent but decisive leader.
Zhang Xijun is a smart man, and the reason why he made that suggestion actually had a profound meaning, and Zhu Shenzui's answer completely reassured him. In this case, how could Zhang Xijun, who had already taken refuge with Zhu Shenzui, hesitate? It was a matter of course for me to agree to this matter and work for Zhu Shenzui with all my heart in the future.
