"A spoiled man is like a murderer. There is not only Jiang Baigui in the city, who is dormant all day long, trying hard to bring down the three families in Shanlan City. I have worked hard for many years to have the great opportunity today, so sometimes, I always feel Jiang Baigui and I have some sympathy for each other. Maybe among the young people in this city, we are the two who work the hardest."
The young master indicated with his eyes that Jin Shiquan filled up the wine. He was not in a hurry to drink it all, but held the warm wine in the palm of his hand, so that the heat of the cold winter night made his hands feel warm, and then He crossed his legs very loosely and looked into the distance.
Jin Shiquan didn't know where the person in front of him was looking, but his whole body felt as if he had fallen into an ice cave. Is it because his body and bones were not as good as human beings, or because of Mr. Zhang's words, he suddenly felt cold all over his body, so he did not make any other movements and lowered his head. His head was very humble, and he just listened calmly to the words of this young man who seldom talked too much after drinking, and did not worry about saying that talking too much was inappropriate.
"My father has always been quite tolerant towards those sidekicks. It's not that he didn't intend to have a good life and experience in order to take over the position of the head of the family in the future, but even he was at peace in Shanlan City, and after many years of peace of mind, I have almost forgotten all the strategies in my mind, I just feel that this Shanlan City is stable, and I think it only needs to be passed down from generation to generation to ensure that the fire will last forever, but I have never even looked at me." It should be aware of it. Seeing that there was a hint of resentment in these words, Mr. Zhang laughed to himself and took two sips of the warm wine. He felt that there was heat rolling all over his body, and his limbs and abdomen suddenly felt hot. He put aside the so-called resentment and continued talking, "I don't know.
Is it destiny, or is it that the Zhang family has never lost its talented people in recent generations, and it is only now that they have exhausted all the opportunities given by God, and used up all the blessings given by God. Of course, I am adding fuel to the fire. No one born can take on a big responsibility. "
"For those who like literature and ink, I will secretly ask my servants and close relatives to get the storybooks of storytellers in the market, or I will just spend a lot of money to invite some storytellers from Zhongzhou when others are not paying attention to the season, or attract some A mediocre old Confucian taught him rotten articles. Those who like to dance with spears and sticks are the best. There are always many people in the Jianghu area of Dayuan Zihao. Please ask some martial arts masters to teach you some tricks at will. After all, children have changeable minds. , they often empathize elsewhere before they even learn the basics of it, wasting their years of success in vain, why not do it.”
"Those women who entered this family based on their appearance, some of them can take a long-term view, and some of them intend to make their son the head of the family, but I have already had contacts with people from the other two families. As long as some news spreads in the city, my father has to be more careful. In order to protect his own face, of course, he can't indulge too much on the surface. Therefore, the children born in the Zhang family over the years have either been destroyed by me through my own means. Or there is no need for me to take action at all, and I will be pampered by those concubines who are greedy for wealth and always only care about the pleasure in front of them, so that they have no ambition."
"If I can't sit in the position of head of the family, no one else can sit either."
The young master smiled very proudly at this time, narrowed his eyes, took the newly added wine from Jinshiquan, put it to his mouth and blew it, the hot air soon drifted away with the long wind of winter moon, and then drank until he was full. , the body is gradually getting warmer.
At the end of this year, winter is coming fiercely. In Dayuan Zihao, the number of people freezing to death this year is much higher than in previous years. Not to mention Shanlan City, which also freezes people's bones. The midnight at this critical moment is deeper and bitterly cold. It's true that not everyone can hold on. Even though Jin Shiquan was wearing quite thick clothes, he was still shivering and his whole body was like chaff. From time to time, fine snowflakes would hit the dough, just like cutting with a knife, making Jin Shiquan, whose body was not very strong, tremble for a moment and tremble again and again.
The three families discussed matters on the eve of the meeting. The reason why the young master of the Zhang family was able to convince everyone was not only because he had obtained the power of the family head, but also because he had made friends and worked in Shanlan City over the years. Those in high positions make suggestions, and many of the younger generations of the three families who are clever but have not yet obtained high positions are also treated with great courtesy by Young Master Zhang. The last thing missing is the power of the head of this family. If so, With this in hand, now even if it is known that the young master of the Zhang family has done countless shameful and vicious things behind his back, the head of the Zhang family will still not fall into the hands of others. Even if the other two families no longer want to be subordinate to the Zhang family and want to support others to occupy the position, they can't do it.
However, there are times when status is more important.
Even if it is another king
If the Li family wants to join forces at this time to take advantage of the situation, they still need the Zhang family, who has a very deep local background. It is extremely difficult to intervene. Furthermore, if it is not the current head of the Zhang family, it will not be possible. Convince everyone, so the young master does not intend to cause any more trouble for himself in the future. On the contrary, it is not beautiful, but it is better to get it done once and for all, so that everything can be saved.
When things are done, you feel comfortable.
The Zhang family's mansion in Shanlan City is spread out in a row, almost taking up 40 to 50% of the city. The Wang and Li families share the remaining 50 to 60%. Although Shanlan City is not as big as the other imperial city, it is not necessarily the same. It is a small town, and with a behemoth like the Zhang family occupying nearly half of the north part of the city, you can know how powerful the Zhang family is. There are carved and painted buildings on both sides of the Zhang family's house. In the summer when it rains, the roof tiles are connected, and the water flows smoothly to the well in the courtyard formed by several buildings. In winter, there are charcoal fires that burn vigorously. At twelve o'clock in the morning, there were all servants and maids taking care of them. When I took a look at these courtyard buildings that can be said to be extremely luxurious, I saw that the ceilings were plain white, and the buildings were slender than the eaves, but they really seemed to have a slender waist. A woman holding an umbrella holds an umbrella, and the umbrella cover protects the wind and snow, which is full of charm, hence the name Jade Man Tower.
There are six Jade Houses in the Zhang family alone. Whether they are beauties who travel around and sing tunes, or they are ransomed from other brothels, the most famous ones often settle in this Jade House. On weekdays, we can only hear the sounds of warblers and swallows, coming and going in a noisy and bustling way. When it is quiet, it is quiet and elegant. When it is busy, lanterns and cages are hung, and the colors are colorful, reflecting the beautiful women in the building.
Now that the head of the Zhang family has taken over, he has placed several side rooms in the Jade Man Building. Firstly, it is the closest to the Zhang family and is the most convenient to move around. Secondly, it is the time for guests to go to the brothels. Famous guesthouse, the Jade Mansion where the singing girl is, is the most comfortable place to drink and discuss matters, and it can make the Zhang family's head house cleaner, so that others will not say that the Zhang family stays up all night all day long, and is useless every day.
Doujin.
At this time, there were already several figures standing in the beauty building outside the Zhang family.
The matters told by the Zhang family young master do not allow others to be careless. Even the people in the former enshrinement courtyard have mostly established their own businesses in the world. Although they are not necessarily famous, they still have a place to settle down, but they still do not want to offend Shan Lan easily. There are three families in the city, so whatever the young master says, even if he is unwilling to do so, he must do it safely.
"Mr. Zhang is a very sensible person. He knows that many things would not look good if they were put on the bright side. To set up such a situation is really quite a feat." Someone among the figures spoke and placed one foot outside the Jade Man Building. There was no awe at all in the stone town.
I heard that the head of the Zhang family, who is still trapped, must stop outside the pavilions of the Jade Man Building every night. In front of each building, there are corals that are as tall as a person and of various colors. It took a lot of hard work and life of the boatman to get it from the East China Sea, and he was very careful during the journey, and added countless coins, so that it could be safely transported to Shanlan City. The side room and the front of the brothel where the redeemed were born have such things. A rare and beautiful coral is hard to find, and every night, servants are required to put a lantern on top of the coral. If the lantern is taken down and hung outside the door, it means that we will go there today. Spend the night in the building.
For this reason, many side rooms, as well as women who had never entered the Zhang family, almost spent all their little effort on the lanterns. They either spent their time weaving weird lanterns by themselves, or they often usurped the servants and maids to steal them. guard others
When the lanterns are put out in front of the door, it is almost because they are trying their best to win over the head of the Zhang family and seek eternal wealth. Some even pierce the hands and feet of the maids and paint them on the lanterns, pretending to be weaving lanterns. The finger is used to attract the attention of the head of the Zhang family.
But the person who came tonight was not the head of the Zhang family, but someone from the former worship courtyard who had been ordered by the young master to come earlier.
Until this moment, the lights in the building were still on, and there were no traces of anyone in the other Jade Buildings.
The reason is also quite simple. The head of the Zhang family is still surrounded by many people in one residence, and the young master of the Zhang family is now in power. Of course, he can use the name of the head of the family to write a letter and say that tonight, call the side room and the children together. They gathered here and waited in the Jade Man Building. They said that winter had come and they would hold a family banquet. After they were busy, they would go to the banquet. Therefore it is not
I once spent a lot of effort to get the children in the side rooms of several beautiful buildings to gather here.
"I heard from people that there was a big fire in Shanlan City two or three years ago. It was also winter. It seems that deep in the mountains, the weather is really dry and the nights are turbulent. If I hadn't taken care of the fire candles, something would probably have happened, and someone might have suffered. It’s a disaster.”
The figures quickly dispersed.
Soon afterwards, Mr. Zhang and Jin Shiquan on the tower, including many people in the city, all saw a fire that night.
Dragon rolling to the ground like a fire quickly rose up from the Jade Mansion. Even though it was a small flame from a distance, it was still as high as half a tower. It was hot and intimate and licked the most luxurious Jade Mansion. The firelight For a moment, it soared into the sky, making half of Shanlan City as bright as day. The figures in the buildings shook and screamed miserably.
The screams lasted for nearly half an hour, and someone even jumped from the balcony. After a long time, there was silence.
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