Kang Cheng is from another country and seems to have no advantage.
But Chu Ze didn't have an advantage either.
According to the previous agreement, the scope of their money raising could only be within Fuzhou Prefecture.
The squires in Fuzhou are in a group.
In order to let Bai Qingwen and the others return to the West Lake, he had already offended Bai Qingwen.
It was impossible for Bai Qingwen to help him.
If he doesn't let go, other squires will be unlikely to help him.
Without donations from the gentry, it would have been almost impossible to raise one hundred thousand taels of silver from the common people alone.
Where to raise money is the question.
Chu Ze was a little worried.
At night, Kang Cheng listened to the reports from his men.
After he finished speaking, Kang Cheng confirmed: "Are you sure they didn't say who they were going to see?"
"Yes, I'm sure."
It's strange that this person didn't move for a whole day.
He didn't even mention who he was going to see.
How strange.
Seeing that Kang Cheng couldn't figure it out, he simply stopped thinking about it.
He waved his hand and said: "Go ahead and continue to keep an eye on Chu Ze. As soon as there is any news, report it immediately."
"yes."
The subordinate exited, and the servant came over with tea.
Looking at Kang Cheng, whose face was full of contemplation, the servant said: "Master, Chu Ze is silent, isn't it a good thing?"
This way they can get the upper hand.
Kang Cheng knew what the young man was thinking.
But in these days of contact with Chu Ze, he has changed a lot in his view of Chu Ze.
Before, he felt that Chu Ze was a vain person, but now he didn't dare to look down upon him at all.
What happened to Lu Huai last time is a lesson for others.
Now that Chu Ze was silent, he was even more worried.
Because you have no idea what he is planning in his heart.
This kind of unknown is precisely the most elusive.
Kang Cheng raised his head and asked the boy, "Is there any movement over there?"
"Yes." The boy's brows, which were frowning just now, immediately relaxed, "I have received a reply from the other side, saying that a banquet will be held at Yongfeng Tower tomorrow, and we are waiting for the arrival of the Imperial Master."
Kang Cheng nodded, indicating that he understood.
"What about Ryukyu?"
The letter said that people from Ryukyu should arrive yesterday.
But until today, there is no news.
Is it rare that you are really blocked and can't get in?
The boy's brows that had just relaxed were furrowed again: "No news."
It seems that it was really detained.
There was no hope for Ryukyu, so he had to find another way.
…
The next day, Kang Cheng was preparing to go out.
As soon as he opened the door, he saw Zhao Si standing in the yard.
He frowned.
When Zhao Si heard the voice, he immediately turned his head and smiled brightly at Kang Cheng: "Your Majesty the Imperial Preceptor, little Zhao Si would like to say hello to the Imperial Preceptor."
"What are you doing here?" Kang Cheng walked down the steps.
His intuition was that Chu Ze wanted to see him for something.
Unexpectedly, Zhao Si said happily with a face full of joy: "Our master said that the Imperial Master is new to Fuzhou. I am afraid that he is not familiar with Fuzhou, so I asked me to come to show the way to the Imperial Master and be a guide." He said. When it came to the last four words, Zhao Si scratched his head in embarrassment.
Kang Cheng paused in his steps.
The boy directly scolded: "How long have my national masters been here, and I have never seen you adults arrange a guide before. Even if a guide is arranged, a Fuzhou person should be arranged. What's going on with you? Your adults are afraid I don’t want you to come here to spy on me.”
Zhao Si was scolded by the boy so much that his head fell back.
"Brother, don't be angry, our master said, this is called reciprocity." Zhao Si still had a smile on his face, but his eyes fell on Kang Cheng, and he said with a hint of innocence, "National Normal University People are concerned about the safety of our master, so they sent a secret guard to our master to protect his safety. Although the secret guard's skills are a bit weak and not as good as the people our master brought with him, our master said , this was also the kind intention of the Imperial Master. If he refused, others would probably scold him for being ignorant, so he stayed.
There is an old saying in Ming Dynasty, which is "it is disrespectful to come and not go back". But the secret guards around the Imperial Master are not good, and safety is not a problem. The only thing missing is a guide. I happen to be good at memorizing directions, so my master sent me to the Imperial Master. Presumably the Imperial Master will not drive the young one away, right? "
Kang Cheng was so angry that his face turned green, and at the same time, he cursed the useless subordinate in his heart.
He couldn't handle such a trivial matter well, and he even had someone arrest him.
He sent a secret whistle to Chu Ze, and Chu Ze followed this matter and planted spies around him openly.
But he couldn't chase people away just yet.
Zhao Si also said just now that he wanted to drive Zhao Si away, but he just didn't know what was good or bad.
But he is not so easy to follow.
Kang Cheng turned his head, glanced at Zhao Si, and said, "If you are willing to stay, then stay."
After saying that, he glanced at the boy next to him.
The boy nodded in understanding, then turned his head and looked at Zhao Si with evil intentions.
Zhao Si noticed the boy's gaze. He turned his head and looked towards the boy. He still had a bright smile on his slightly oily face.
Chu Ze, Zhu Di and Zhu Feng watched Kang Cheng leave with Zhao Si.
"Can I order this first?" Zhu Ping expressed worry.
Same as Zhu Di.
They looked at the calm Chu Ze and said, "Kang Cheng is not easy to deal with. You send Zhao Si over and drive nails into his eyes openly. If you make him angry, he will treat Zhao Si." What should I do if I get four disadvantages?”
Zhao Si has been with Chu Ze for the longest time and is considered his confidant.
If something happens, will Chu Ze feel at ease?
Chu Ze snorted coldly and said, "Don't worry, Zhao Si is not that easy to control."
Since he dared to send Zhao Si out, he must have done so carefully.
His safety is naturally within Chu Ze's consideration.
Zhao Si is his man, and he should be sent to Kang Cheng's side legitimately.
Zhao Si can be injured, but Kang Cheng's people must not do it.
Not only that, he also had to ensure Zhao Si's safety when necessary.
Otherwise, Chu Ze would have a reason to cause trouble for him.
Therefore, Chu Ze is not worried about Zhao Si's safety at all.
Maybe Zhao Si can bring them unexpected surprises.
"Where is that person?" Chu Ze asked Zhu Ping.
They were being watched, Zhao Shifa told them.
Now that person is also controlled by Zhao Shifa.
And Zhao Shifa was Zhu Cang's man, so Chu Ze naturally wanted to ask Zhu Cang.
Zhu Ming smiled proudly and said, "Are you still worried about our work? That man is tied up by Zhao Shifa right now, so he won't affect us."
"But it's not a problem if we tie him up all the time." Zhu Di looked at Chu Ze.
This person has to go back and report every day.
Now that they have detained the person, it’s ridiculous for him to go back and report it.
If this person doesn't go back, Kang Cheng will definitely come to ask for him.
So Zhao Si, this nail, isn’t it just a matter of time?
Chu Ze raised his eyelids and smiled: "Who said we were going to let him go?"
He has captured everyone, how can there be any reason to release them?
"We have taken good care of this man and provided him with good food and drink. Don't let anything happen to him. But going back is impossible."
(End of chapter)
