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Zhang Zhantang is a gangster leader in the capital. He has always been good at cheating and kidnapping, and is good at eating, drinking, prostitution, and gambling. He is surrounded by more than a dozen like-minded rogues, and he does all kinds of evil on weekdays, which is quite annoying.
However, Zhang Zhantang is not without merit. He has some tricks to become a gangster leader.
First of all, Zhang Zhantang was "generous and generous" and never paid much attention to money. When he and others went in and out of restaurants and prostitutes, they would always rush to pay the bill. If an acquaintance borrowed money from him, Zhang Zhantang would not even ask for an IOU.
Secondly, Zhang Zhantang has a wide circle of friends and has connections with all three religions and nine circles. He even befriended a government servant in Shuntian Prefecture. No matter what problems he encounters on weekdays, he has a way to solve them.
Finally, Zhang Zhantang has a ruthless temperament. In daily conflicts and fights, he always charges forward and strikes ruthlessly.
It is precisely because of these advantages that Zhang Zhantang was able to gain a firm foothold in the capital and become the small leader of this gang of gangsters.
However, Zhang Zhantang seems to be glorious and proud these years, but he also has his own troubles in his heart, that is - lack of money!
This is also a matter of course, because he usually shows a "righteous and generous" appearance, so he naturally spends money like water; and because he has a wide range of friends, there are slightly more occasions where he needs to spend money; and because He has an impulsive personality and is always the first to charge and strike ruthlessly during fights, so he spends more medical expenses on himself and others.
In this way, Zhang Zhantang is more than just short of money? He even owed a lot of debt.
Zhang Zhantang often secretly worries about this, but he has no other way to make money except cheating and abduction. Although the creditors are getting tighter and tighter, he can only take one step at a time.
However, Zhang Zhantang's luck has been good in recent times.
This is because his distant cousin Zhang Wei suddenly came to the capital to join him.
Zhang Zhantang also knew a little bit about his cousin Zhang Wei's background and past. He knew that Zhang Wei was different from his small-time gangsters in the capital. Zhang Wei was a horse bandit with many years of experience in the Taihang Mountains, and he was engaged in burning, killing, and looting. It's just that some time ago, the government was approaching and they were chasing him everywhere with great fanfare, so Zhang Wei came to the capital to join Zhang Zhantang and avoid the limelight.
Zhang Zhantang is a ruthless and ruthless character. Not only does he not care about his cousin Zhang Wei's past, but he is very proud and feels that he is honored. He even spreads the matter everywhere, hoping to use his cousin Zhang Wei's Prestige builds momentum for oneself.
In fact, Zhang Zhantang's publicity effect was indeed good. Because of Zhang Wei's appearance, his territory in the capital also expanded a lot.
As a result, Zhang Zhantang's income has also increased a lot.
It's a pity that after Zhang Wei came to the capital, he was confused by the colorful world and looked for new things everywhere. He also spent money like water. Not only did Zhang Zhantang's financial situation not ease, but he became even more embarrassed.
However, Zhang Zhantang also attracted the attention of interested people because of Zhang Wei's appearance.
Just yesterday, a mysterious person suddenly contacted Zhang Zhantang and asked to borrow Zhang Wei's hand to do a "wet job"!
The so-called "wet work" is a bloody task, which may cause the loss of limbs or even kill people!
Zhang Zhantang was initially hesitant about this matter, but after the other party offered five hundred taels of silver, Zhang Zhantang gritted his teeth and decided to do it!
Five hundred taels of silver was an astronomical figure to him. It not only allowed him to pay off his debts, but also allowed him to spend it freely for a long time.
Although this "wet job" of asking Zhang Wei to kill Zhao Shancai, who was ranked second in the current examination, was obviously no small matter, according to the information received by Zhang Zhantang, Zhao Shancai has now been deprived of his official position and fame, and is obviously not subject to the imperial court. See you later, killing him may not be a big deal.
What's more, the reward of five hundred taels of silver is already worth Zhang Zhantang's risk.
As for Zhang Zhantang's cousin Zhang Wei, he was originally a desperado. After hearing about this incident from Zhang Zhantang and knowing that he was being rewarded with five hundred taels of silver, he did not hesitate at all.
Today, Zhang Zhantang received news from the mysterious person. After learning that Zhao Shancai had appeared in Tianhai Tower, he immediately led Zhang Wei there to "check out the points" and identify the target.
Back then, after Zhao Shancai came second in high school, he appeared in front of the people in the capital. Zhang Zhantang also took the opportunity to see Zhao Shancai. Zhao Shancai's appearance and temperament were outstanding. Zhang Zhantang was also impressed, but he would not admit his mistake.
When Zhang Zhantang and Zhang Wei arrived near Tianhai Tower, they happened to see the scene where Zhao Junchen and Zhao Shancai met.
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At this time, outside Tianhai Tower, at the corner of the street, Zhang Zhantang and Zhang Wei were looking at Zhao Junchen and Zhao Shancai not far away.
That Zhang Wei was a horse thief, with a lot of blood on his hands. He was short, stocky, broad-shouldered, and had a fleshy face. His eyes were full of fierceness, which made people intimidated.
I heard him ask in a rough voice: "Brother Zhantang, which of these two people is the Zhao Shancai we want to deal with?"
People were coming and going around, Zhang Zhantang didn't dare to point his finger, he just said: "That's the handsome young man wearing a blue gown... Hey, this Zhao Shancai is really jealous. Not only is he good in knowledge, but he also has a good child." Skin..."
Zhang Wei took a closer look and said dissatisfied: "Please tell me clearly, these two people are both dressed as young men, wearing blue gowns, and they both look girly. How can I know which one it is? Don't tell me which one it is. Mistake!"
It turned out that by coincidence, the clothes Zhao Junchen and Zhao Shancai were wearing today were somewhat similar. In addition, both of them were handsome young men, so Zhang Wei could not identify the target just based on Zhang Zhantang's explanation. .
After Zhang Wei's reminder, Zhang Zhantang discovered that Zhao Junchen was dressed in a similar manner. He frowned and turned to Zhang Wei and explained again: "It's the taller person."
However, things in this world are always coincidental.
Through all kinds of coincidences, there will be surprises from the sky, but also unforeseen disasters!
Originally, Zhao Shancai was indeed slightly taller than Zhao Junchen. However, when Zhang Zhantang turned around to explain, Zhao Junchen and Zhao Shancai were already walking towards Tianhai Tower.
Zhao Junchen is the Minister of Household Affairs, and his status is undoubtedly much more noble than that of Zhao Shancai. Therefore, when the two entered Tianhai Tower, Zhao Shancai took a step back and let Zhao Junchen go in front.
At the same time, there are steps at the entrance of Tianhai Tower.
In this way, Zhao Junchen stepped up the steps first. In the eyes of Zhang Wei in the distance, Zhao Junchen was half a head taller than Zhao Shancai.
So, by chance, Zhang Wei mistook Zhao Junchen for Zhao Shancai!
Therefore, he set his target on Zhao Junchen!
At this time, Zhao Junchen did not know that he would encounter a disaster, but he only thought about Zhao Shancai!
After quietly watching Zhao Junchen and Zhao Shancai enter the Tianhai Tower, Zhang Wei's eyes flashed with murderous intent and said to Zhang Zhantang: "You have never done this kind of wet work, so don't participate anymore, I will be alone." Just come and do it...I'll wait here and take the opportunity to trace the whereabouts of this Zhao Shancai and see if there is any chance today."
Although Zhang Zhantang was a gangster leader, he did not dare to kill anyone himself. After hearing Zhang Wei's instructions, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
Then, Zhang Zhantang said with some worry: "Cousin, this is the capital, not like Shanxi. Although we want to make money, you can't make too much noise!"
Zhang Wei waved his hand impatiently and said: "Of course I understand, don't worry, I will never do it in a crowded place. I will wait until he gets to a place where there is no one around. I will do it. This way it is also convenient to deal with the body. If If everything goes well, the government will not be able to discover his whereabouts at all."
Hearing what Zhang Wei said, Zhang Zhantang felt a little relieved, but finally left, leaving Zhang Wei waiting outside Tianhai Tower.
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ps: Well, second update!
…(To be continued.).
