Early the next morning, after casually dealing with some rice porridge, Zhang Zhou and his son prepared to go on an expedition.
Jiang Pingyu put on her son's clothes and said with concern, "Husband, where are you going?"
Zhang Zhou said: "Go and teach your son! Find some rags and a hemp rope. Pour out the tung oil and put it in a gourd. Give me two fire folds..."
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Jiang Pingyu had no idea what her husband was up to.
Are you taking your son to seek enlightenment from your husband?
The family barely has enough to eat. Survival is the top priority. Educating her son can be put off later.
But after what happened yesterday, Zhang Zhou's status in the family suddenly improved. Jiang Pingyu prepared what her husband needed without asking any questions and sent the father and son off.
"Keep the door tightly closed. If someone comes in again, call the neighbors loudly."
"Okay, husband."
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The father and son walked out of the street.
Zhang Zhou was filled with murderous intent.
Zhang Jun on the side was yawning, obviously the little guy hadn't had enough sleep yet.
"Dad, where are we going?"
"I'm going to your uncle's house to collect debt, but I don't remember where your uncle's house is specifically, so I'll let you lead the way."
Only then did Zhang Zhou tell his son his true purpose.
Zhang Jun is already six years old, and with his shrewd mind, he is more or less sensible. He tilted his head and asked, "Does my uncle's family owe us money?"
"Favor debts must be repaid throughout your life."
Zhang Zhou could not explain in detail to his son.
He randomly found a corner, took the rope and rubbed it against his neck.
"Dad? You're bleeding, what are you doing?" Zhang Jun was stunned.
Yesterday, my father was so brave that he fought off the invading enemies. Why did he act like a lunatic and mutilate himself on the roadside today?
"You know nothing." Zhang Zhou scolded.
Zhang Jundao: "Mom said you can't curse, but dad said you should educate me well."
Zhang Zhouyi was stunned, as if he should change his temper.
But he was sent to the Ming Dynasty for no reason, and he had a violent temper in his heart, so his words were naturally not so polite.
"Stop talking nonsense. Where is your uncle's home? Lead me the way. I will sort out my words on the way. I will definitely catch your uncle off guard!"
Zhang Jun felt excited and reluctantly led the way. It was obvious that he had walked this way to borrow money more than once.
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The Zhang family mansion.
Zhang Zhouguang felt very familiar just by looking at the door lintel. This was obviously the place where he grew up. But unfortunately, when the family was separated, this mansion was stolen by his brother, and he was allocated a separate courtyard.
When dividing the fields, he also suffered a big loss.
Thinking about it in mind, even if South American silver had not flowed into China during the Hongzhi period, such a big house in Nanjing would be worth at least two thousand taels of silver.
deficit!
Big loss.
"Go up and knock on the door, and I'll get ready." Zhang Zhou ordered his son.
Zhang Jundao: "Dad, you won't run away by yourself while I'm knocking on the door, right?"
Zhang Zhou was so angry that he banged his head on the kid's head: "Are you not smart? If I wanted to run away, why would I bring you here? Where's Tuogu? Knock!"
"oh."
Zhang Jun was very reluctant and walked towards the door.
But before he could reach the door, the door opened, and a group of people came out from inside, all holding something in their hands.
When Zhang Jun saw this posture, he quickly ran back behind his father.
"Second Master, why are you here again? I have already said that this is not the place where you come from. You and I have separated from each other. From now on, your affairs have nothing to do with us!"
This group of servants are very experienced in dealing with Zhang Zhou.
But this time, Zhang Zhou is not Brother Chu.
He rolled a rag with a stick, poured tung oil on it, put a little fire on it, and with a breath, the fire started, thus forming a simple torch.
"ah!?"
The people watching around were dumbfounded for a moment, what kind of method is this?
"Don't come over. If anyone comes over, I'll light myself up and die with them!"
"..."
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"Get out of the way! I want to go in to see my brother. I'll kill anyone who stops me!"
This servant has never seen his second master be so aggressive. Don't tell me, this trick is quite effective.
No one cares whether Zhang Zhou dies or not, but who is willing to come up and die with Zhang Zhou?
As a result, Zhang Zhou and his son passed through the access control of the Zhang family mansion and entered the courtyard.
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"Second brother, what are you making a fuss about? Put down the fire!"
As soon as Zhang Zhou entered the courtyard, he saw a rich-looking man coming out from the opposite side. It was his brother Zhang Ye. Zhang Ye also brought Zhang Zhou's eldest nephew Zhang Ping behind him.
Naturally, Zhang Zhou would not give in so easily. If he lost the torch, he would probably be thrown out by a group of servants.
The torch is his magic weapon.
"Brother, I never thought that we brothers should talk in this way. It's not decent to talk like this. Why don't we find a secluded place and talk?"
Zhang Ye said: "Your sister-in-law has gone out to collect the bill. Let's wait until she comes back."
Zhang Zhou said angrily: "Do you make the decision in the Zhang family, or does your sister-in-law make the decision? Are you still a man? Do you think I'm here to borrow money from you? If you don't talk to me, then I will throw away the haystacks at the door. I’ve ordered it all. The worst I can do is not give up the Zhang family home, or maybe I’ll be with you again..."
"No, no, no!"
Zhang Ye quickly stopped his brother's actions.
Then Zhang Ye shouted to Zhang Ping: "What are you looking at? Make room for your second uncle! Be careful, things are dry in autumn and winter..."
A group of people moved out of the way.
Zhang Zhou held the torch and entered a familiar place, the main hall of the Zhang family.
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"Second brother, what kind of trouble are you going to make? Didn't we agree when we separated our families? Your family belongs to your family, and mine belongs to my family. From now on, they have nothing to do with each other! Now that you have lost all your family property, you just want to share my share. Can’t do it?”
In the room, Zhang Ye acted like an elder brother and wanted to teach his younger brother a lesson.
Zhang Zhou waved the torch and said: "Brother, it's wrong for you to speak like this. When the family was separated, you got a lot more property. Let's just say this house..."
Zhang Ye said: "What happened to this house? It was left by our ancestors to our legitimate sons."
"Brother, we seem to be born from the same mother. Why are you the legitimate son and I the concubine?"
"Bah! Why didn't you tell me that your father donated several hundred taels of silver to your family? Now you're here to settle a small debt with me? After all, the house is reserved for the eldest son and grandson. It doesn't cost you any money! It saves your life! "
"Okay, big brother has some backbone!"
Zhang Zhou handed the torch to his son on the side.
Just when Zhang Ye thought his brother was about to turn around, Zhang Zhou took out another rag from his arms, and then skillfully poured tung oil on it, holding the fire seal in his hand.
"You...what are you doing?" Zhang Ye couldn't understand.
Zhang Zhou sneered, raised his head, and showed Zhang Ye the fresh wound on his neck.
"Brother, I'm desperate, can you see? I was hung up by my neck in the Gongyuan and almost died there, but the Lord of Hell refused to accept it and stuffed me back into the underworld. But I want to understand that it would be a shame to die. Two people are enough! Today we two brothers will go to hell together, so that my eldest son will have a chance to redistribute the family property, right?"
Zhang Jun on the side suddenly became excited.
It turns out that dad stabbed his neck with a hemp rope on the side of the road like a lunatic. Is that because of this?
Is the father going to sacrifice himself to fulfill his son? Such a great conduct, what a great father?
"father!"
Zhang Jun looked touched and almost went up to persuade his father not to think too hard.
Zhang Ye also understood instantly that his younger brother actually came to him to fight for his life! He stepped back to the corner step by step, pointed to the plaque and the portrait of his ancestors on his head, and said loudly: "You kid, don't mess around!"
Zhang Zhou said: "Brother, I am not unkind. You know that I currently owe twenty taels of foreign debt to others. If I ask you for twenty taels, you will definitely not give it. If I ask you for 20 taels, this is beyond your reach." It's within the scope of my ability. Otherwise, you give me two hundred coins so that our family can have food to eat, and I can take my mother-in-law and children away. You see... it's fair that my brothers didn't make things difficult for you, right?"
"Justice, justice, two hundred coins, give it to him!"
Zhang Ye heard this, could two hundred coins solve the problem? Why don't you hurry up?
The servants at the door were already dumbfounded. Seeing that the eldest master and the second master were going to die together, they couldn't even get money at this time.
"Second brother, from now on..."
"Brothers who live everywhere in the future will definitely not step into this courtyard again. Besides, after this experience, will you let me see you again next time? Dalang, what are you looking at? Thank you uncle quickly. He Taking care of our family is also very hard. Do you know how your aunt will punish him if he gives us two hundred coins?"
After hearing this, Zhang Jun went up to take the money bag, and did not forget to open it and check it. After checking it, he bowed and saluted: "Thank you, uncle, our whole family will thank you."
