The shopkeeper tremblingly handed the piece of paper to Zhong Zhong again, his face even paler.
"Not only did they not give money, but the superiors in Xingcheng also gave this list, saying that the troops in Xingcheng were in short supply of food and military pay. As a big family in Xingcheng, the Zhong family should set an example first and prepare these things. thing."
"We need 200,000 yuan, an additional 1,000 shi of food, and bedding and clothing for 20,000 people... This is an order signed by Liu Shi. If we don't give it, we will forcefully recruit..."
As soon as the shopkeeper said this, he was shaking all over.
The Zhong family servants at the door looked at each other, and their expressions changed!
Zhong Zhong's face suddenly changed from green to red, and then from red to white.
He took the piece of paper and looked down, his eyes almost popping out of his sockets.
He clutched the paper tightly, his eyes turned vicious and angry.
"The Zhong family usually pays tribute to the Liu family, but this time they opened their mouths like crazy... It's like..." Zhong Zhong almost gritted his teeth.
This scene was particularly shocking to me.
The fact that the Zhong family wants to be promoted to an official position is a matter of Zhong Zhong's appearance.
But I didn't expect that this official matter would be so cruel.
A granary of the Zhong family has been seized, and so many things are needed, which is not a small amount.
There was sweat on Zhong Zhong's forehead, and a sense of powerlessness flashed in his eyes.
The next moment, he was looking at the west side of the main room door, and the emotion flashing through his eyes again was like looking at a life-saving straw.
However, in the next moment, he clenched his fists tightly again, looking a little unwilling.
When he looked at me again, Zhong Zhong's eyes were suppressed by fear again, but his more superficial emotions turned into humility!
Zhong Zhong hurriedly walked up to me and bowed deeply to me.
When he raised his head again, he raised his arm and slapped the servant Zhong Jin next to him.
Zhong Jin groaned and staggered to the ground.
The other servants of the Zhong family also looked at me with surprise and suspicion.
"Mr. Li has a brilliant plan! This Zhong Jin is good at making opinions, but he dares to bring a rope over! I will let him hang himself in the backyard later!"
"I am also blind and ignorant. Mr. Li has come to visit, and I still doubt him! I am really stupid! I beg Mr. Li to save the Zhong family!"
Zhong Zhong cupped his fists with both hands again and bowed at 90 degrees for me.
My mind has completely stabilized.
Obviously, Zhong Zhong's look just now meant that Jiang Pan, who was under house arrest by him, was capable of helping the Zhong family, but Jiang Pan would never take action, so he was unwilling to give in.
And since I was the one who pointed out that something was going to happen to the Zhong family, his hope for help naturally fell on me.
I didn't answer Zhong Zhong directly. I still stood motionless with my hands behind my back.
Sweat began to form on Zhong Zhong's forehead.
There was finally a hint of panic in his eyes.
"Mr. Li... The Zhong family can get money, two hundred thousand, which is not a small amount, but it is not a lot for the Zhong family! The reason why I don't want to give it to Liu Shi is because I can't open this hole, otherwise I, a member of the Zhong family, The family business will support him to raise a large number of soldiers, as long as you help! I will pay him a reward of two hundred thousand yuan!" Zhong Zhong gritted his teeth and said word by word.
Even if it was me, my pupils couldn't help but tighten.
Looking at Zhong Zhong's expression, I felt that it was almost done, and now the sky was getting darker and darker, reaching the edge of darkness.
"The trouble caused by the Zhong family is bigger than I thought. I may not be able to help. After all, the Zhong family has a powerful colleague."
I spoke calmly.
Suddenly, Zhong Zhong's eyes became panicked again: "Mr. Li, there is a misunderstanding about this matter... Listen..."
I raised my hand, made a blocking movement, smiled and said, "It's normal for the Zhong family to have one or two more gentlemen. Mr. Li can try his best. If he can't help the Zhong family, I will give him this money." Without taking any money."
I was also very careful when I said this.
After what happened with the Ding family and the teachings of Master Jiang Yihong.
I know very well that I can't use Feng Shui to harm people, I can only solve it in a better way.
Otherwise, you have to comply with destiny!
I don't intend to get involved in the Zhong family's affairs at all. It's impossible to ask for money, and I can't show Feng Shui to the Zhong family. It's enough to distract the Zhong family so that He Fei can take Jiang Pan away.
I thought about this in an instant, and before Zhong Zhong said anything else, I continued: "Now, please ask the head of the Zhong family to gather all the family members in the front yard. I want to see if anyone has a fortune-telling conflict with Zhong Zhong. Home."
A hint of surprise suddenly appeared on Zhong Zhong's face.
He immediately shouted to the group of servants at the door: "What are you still waiting for? Why don't you hurry up and call someone! Come all to the front yard!"
At this time, Zhong Zhong looked at me with gratitude and excitement.
I turned around and looked outside the hall.
There are many rockeries in the yard, and every brick and tile of the Zhong family exudes wealth.
But according to the information collected by Huang Qi, the Zhong family sells grain at high prices during disaster years and eats the flesh and blood of the common people...
I immediately closed my eyes, fearing that the emotions growing in my heart would control my actions.
I can't interfere in the Zhong family's affairs, good or bad!
Time passed slowly, and the sound of rapid footsteps kept ringing in front of me.
It was extremely noisy at first, but after Zhong Zhong scolded him, no one dared to speak anymore.
When I opened my eyes again, the front of the hall was crowded with people, and even the corridors on both sides were crowded with people.
After a cursory glance, there were servants numbering forty or fifty inside, as well as those in their thirties or forties who were well-dressed, who should be the rest of the Zhong family.
Zhong Zhong stood beside me, with hesitation and questioning in his eyes.
"Mr. Li, if you see that the Zhong family is quarreling with each other, should you drive them out of the family or what should you do?" he asked hurriedly.
"The secret must not be leaked." I shook my head and answered.
"This..." Zhong Zhong wiped the sweat from his forehead.
The faces of the Zhong family below were also full of uneasiness.
I didn't continue speaking, and continued to glance at them, pretending to read their faces.
In fact, I was waiting for time. He Zhi also told me that he would give me a signal.
The sky became darker and darker, and a full moon hung in the night sky.
The cold moonlight swayed down, revealing a faint chill.
In the blink of an eye, less than half an hour had passed, and Zhong Zhong had already hesitated to speak several times.
At this moment, I also feel that the time is dragging on a little too long. Could it be that the Zhong family has other problems and He Zhi hasn't found anyone?
At this moment, I saw from the corner of my eye the house to the east, which seemed to have a few traces of smoke, as if it was on fire.
My pupils suddenly tightened a bit!
Obviously, other people in the Zhong family also saw it and were talking to each other uneasily.
Zhong Zhong's expression also changed. There was sweat on his forehead, and there was a bit of surprise in his eyes.
I had been prepared for a long time. I picked this time and spoke directly: "Master Zhong, I already know who has a problem."
"At midnight tonight, take these people with you to a deserted cemetery thirty miles outside the city. I will tell you what to do.
