This small county town is called Ganlu. Maybe the local people will never know that it will become a gathering place for a group of rebels.
The common people will not know where these rebels come from, let alone how much power these rebels will gather together.
Of course, the prerequisite is the word "cohesion". The person who played a cohesive role was Mo Wutong.
Perhaps Mo Wutong realized his true value only after spending two years doing this.
He likes himself like this, talking freely in front of many big shots and even influencing the situation.
This also made him realize how important it was to borrow momentum, and the momentum he wanted to borrow was not Chen Weiwei.
Chen Weiwei is indeed in a prominent position now. Regardless of whether this status is real or false, as the acting master of Fengyu Temple, he is already the one who stands at the top of all living beings.
Mo Wutong understood that the power he borrowed was the future. The Supreme Sage abdicated the throne before, and today the emperor ascended the throne, but within a few years, the Supreme Sage wanted to take the throne back.
Anyone with a temper can really tolerate this kind of thing. In Ganlu County, Mo Wutong believes that this is the starting point for him to take advantage of the situation, rather than any place he has visited in the past two years, because this is the place to take advantage of the situation and gain momentum.
There is a small-scale trading company in Ganlu County, which is engaged in land transportation business. In addition to transporting its own goods, it also accepts goods from other trading companies and is responsible for escorting them.
The owner of this trading house, whose surname is Liu, is Liu Ke. He is in his fifties, with a big belly and a round face. He would be out of breath even if he walked a few steps like this.
Liu Ke was only the apparent owner. The real owner of this firm was Xu Yunlai, the county magistrate of Ganlu County.
Xu Yunlai will also give part of the money earned every year to the county magistrate. In this way, he can ensure that the county magistrate turns a blind eye, and he can do business only if the county magistrate turns a blind eye. It lasts longer, which is called giving and receiving.
The reason why Xu Yunlai was able to become a county magistrate was because someone funded him at the beginning, and he was able to do business later because of someone's funding.
The person who funded him was a very inconspicuous small business in the Xie family's business. The person in charge of this business could not even enter the Xie family compound.
Among the many businesses of Xie's family in Sucheng, there are more than 160 big shopkeepers who can go to Xie's family every year. Not all of these 160 people can meet Xie.
The status of this small shopkeeper is far away from Xie Pi's, and there are at least four or five levels of shopkeepers in between to reach the big shopkeeper who is in charge of a business.
Therefore, the young shopkeeper named Guo Chengshi never thought that one day he would be able to meet Xie Biyu because of a young man he had sponsored in the past.
The Xie family has supported countless scholars, but what really brings rewards to the Xie family is more business matters.
When these scholars become officials, they often do not make a move for ten or twenty years. What can you give back to the Xie family?
It's nothing more than turning a blind eye. After many of them reach the position of county magistrate, because of their family background, ability, and various reasons, it is basically impossible for them to be promoted to the position of government official. Being an official in a county is the first time they have reached this position in their lives. limit.
Xu Yunlai, the magistrate of Ganlu County, didn't know that the real owner behind him was actually the Xie family of Sucheng. He only knew that Guo Chengshi was a big businessman, and his business was so big that he was surprised.
Liu Ke, a small businessman, is the richest man in Ganlu County. When Xu Yunlai asked Liu Ke to vacate the business house to receive guests, Liu Ke was still a little dissatisfied.
He thought, how much money would he lose if his business was delayed for a few days? If you talk less, don't you lose dozens of taels of silver a day?
However, the county magistrate Xu Yunlai did not dare to be negligent because he knew that Guo Chengshi might have a big shot behind him.
When he saw Guo Chengshi, Guo Chengshi was standing at the door. Xu Yunlai immediately stepped forward with a smile: "Mr. Guo, why are you standing at the door? Come in and talk. This place belongs to my subordinates. Mr. Guo does not need to be so polite." After saying this, he saw the expression on Guo Chengshi's face. The face of this big businessman in Xu Yunlai's eyes was full of caution.
"Shh, you should speak softer." Guo Chengshi glared at Xu Yunlai: "I don't have the right to speak here. I can only guard outside. If the people inside can call me in to give a few instructions, then it's mine. Great fortune has come!" Xu Yunlai was shocked and thought to himself, who is that person in the yard?
He also became cautious: "Mr. Guo, who is this distinguished guest here...?" Guo Chengshi lowered his voice and said, "Let me tell you, my boss can do a lot of business. In the land of the county, my boss’s boss can do business in a state, but my boss’s boss would never want to see the man in the yard on weekdays.” Xu Yunlai took a deep breath, although he did not ignore the relationship. It was so clear, but he could tell from Guo Chengshi's tone that the person inside could change someone's destiny with just a word of care.
Moreover, it is the change in destiny that successful businessmen like Guo Chengshi long for. At this moment, Mo Wutong, dressed in cloth and leading a rogue horse, arrived at the door.
Guo Chengshi glanced at him and ignored him, and Xu Yunlai also glanced at him with disgust. Mo Wutong asked politely: "Excuse me, is this the Kaiyun Merchant Inn?" Xu Yunlai frowned and said: "There is something important here today, so we are sorry to see you." Mo Wutong said, "I came here today because I have something important to do." Xu Yunlai was even more disgusted: "Don't say that I didn't remind you. If you disturb the noble people inside, I will put you in jail and let you spend the rest of your life in prison." Mo Wutong sighed softly. : "If you don't let me in, the rest of your life may be even worse than in prison."
"You are so presumptuous!" Xu Yunlai turned around and looked at the men he had brought with him: "Drive this person away, be smarter, don't disturb the people inside, and be smart." Several of the men he brought with him immediately stepped forward. , Mo Wutong did not get angry, but raised his hands and said with a smile: "No need to bother, I'll just leave." After that, he really left.
"This man is really blind." Xu Yunlai said: "Can't you see that I'm wearing the official uniform of a county magistrate? Even I have to wait outside the door. What business can he do if he's just a commoner?" Guo Chengshi said with a smile: "You too There's no need to be so angry. There are so many good-looking people in this world. Maybe his business is really quite big, but it's just not a good time today, so he really can't be let in." Xu Yunlai said: "His clothes plus the horse Even a rogue horse is worth three taels of silver, but that rogue horse is worth almost three taels. If Mr. Guo really does other things, how much business can he do?" Guo Chengshi smiled, but he would not argue with Xu Yunlai because of an outsider. After all, Xu Yunlai was also a county magistrate, and he still had some weight in a county.
The two chatted outside the door for a long time. The door creaked open, and someone came out and looked around. When he saw Xu Yunlai, who was wearing the regular uniform of the county magistrate, he didn't pay attention at all and glanced at it.
Xu Yunlai had deliberately straightened his back just now, feeling that as an official he had to maintain his identity.
They had no intention of criticizing him. After watching for a while, the man asked Guo Chengshi: "Are there any guests coming?" Xu Yunlai rushed to answer: "No distinguished guests have come. Mr. Guo and I have been guarding outside. If any distinguished guests arrive, we will welcome them out early." Yes." The man glanced at Xu Yunlai again, as if he felt that although this man could answer quickly, he was not lovable at all.
However, Xu Yunlai continued as if he was taking credit: "There was a man who came just now. He looked to be in his twenties. He was wearing common clothes and leading a horse. He wanted to come close to disturb me, but I scolded him and left!"
"Huh?!" The person who came out was obviously stunned for a moment, and then he cursed: "Nosy trash!" At first, Xu Yunlai didn't realize that this trash was being scolded at him.
Guo Chengshi reacted, turned around and ran out: "I'm going to chase him now. That young gentleman shouldn't have gone far yet." When he led his men to catch up with Mo Wutong, Mo Wutong had indeed not gone far. He had only just left the county. One or two miles, after all, he wouldn't walk very fast on purpose.
Guo Chengshi caught up with Mo Wutong. Although he didn't know where this ordinary-looking guy came from, the moment he approached, he had a humble smile on his face.
"Sir, please stay." Guo Chengshi said with a smile: "I was blind just now. I didn't know that you are the distinguished guest. Please don't be like me, a short-sighted ordinary person. Now my boss has lost his temper. I'm here to chase you, sir. Please come back with me quickly." Mo Wutong smiled and did not respond. He led his horse, which was not worth three taels of silver, and continued walking forward, still walking slowly.
Seeing that Mo Wutong ignored him, Guo Chengshi hurriedly chased after him: "Sir, please give me some sympathy and sympathy. If you don't respond to your request, my life will not be easy in the future." Mo Wutong still smiled. Without saying a word, he led the horse and continued walking.
If he went back as soon as he was invited by someone like Guo Chengshi who was only worthy of being a gatekeeper, wouldn't it look like he was too cheap?
If he wanted to take advantage of those big shots, he couldn't put himself down that low. So no matter what Guo Chengshi said, Mo Wutong just led the horse away without saying a word.
Guo Chengshi asked for a mile away, but Mo Wutong didn't even look at him. Guo Chengshi had no choice but to send someone back to report the news, while he stayed and continued to say good things.
Of course he could see that the young gentleman didn't mount his horse and leave in a hurry, which meant that he didn't really want to leave, but that he didn't have enough status to invite someone back.
If he truthfully went back in person to report that this distinguished guest would continue to leave on his own, he would not be able to reap any good fruits in the future.
The most reasonable way is for him to send someone back to report the news and he will always apologize politely. Not long after, the sound of horse hooves was heard from behind, and many important figures chased after him on horseback. When they got close, they clasped their fists and saluted.
"Mr. Mo, I am rude."
"Mr. Mo, please don't be acquainted with a servant like him. Please come back with me, Mr. Mo. We have prepared a banquet for Mr. Mo."
"Mr. Mo, when I get back, I will serve as your drinking companion to apologize."
"Yes, Mr. Mo, we are indeed rude. Please don't get angry and hurt yourself. Mr. Mo, please stay." No matter what they said, Mo Wutong still walked away without saying a word. With.
After a while, Xie Biyu and Yao Guangyao caught up. It seemed that Chen Zhuo was not coming because of his identity, while Shi Xianfeng was not coming because he was lonely and arrogant.
Mo Wutong was still walking like that, but when he saw Xie Bigu and Yao Guangyao arriving, he got on his horse and gave the horse a whip on the butt.
The horse was in pain and sped up. Xie Bizhu knew something was wrong at the first sight, and quickly asked Yao Guangyao to go back and invite the two of them. At this time, he turned into Guo Chengshi's character. After following him, he started to apologize non-stop.
Mo Wutong just smiled and said nothing, with a hint of sarcasm in his smile. About two moments later, Chen Zhuo and Shi Xianfeng chased after him on horseback.
When the two of them got close, they all had good things to say, but Mo Wutong remained silent. Yao Guangyao was angry, but he didn't dare to be angry at Mo Wutong. He turned around and shouted, "Who brought that bad bastard!" Someone reminded him that it was the local county magistrate.
Yao Guangyao became even more angry: "How did such a big-ass county magistrate come here!?" Xie Bizhu then remembered that it seemed to be related to him, and then he turned around and asked: "But he is one of ours?" Guo Chengshi just then He dared to step forward and replied tremblingly with nervousness: "Back to my boss, he was a person in a business line below me. Back then..." Xie Bizhen frowned, not interested in listening to Guo Chengshi's explanation.
"Kneel down with him from the city gate and apologize to Mr. Mo. If Mr. Mo doesn't forgive you, you two... choose your own end."
