Cao An has always felt that this Wang Hu is not simple!
Unlike Liu Ao, a pure gangster leader, Wang Hu always gives off a mysterious feeling, as if he has more than one identity and has other secrets.
For example, how did he learn about the whereabouts of Mao Qi?
How did Er Xiong die?
If he had no means, with Liu Ao's violent character, why would he let him go?
After a little silence...
Wang Hu looked up at Cao An and said with a smile: "What can you get by joining the Cao Chamber of Commerce?"
"money!"
Cao An stopped talking nonsense: "This person is very practical and has nothing to offer. But when it comes to money, I have never treated anyone badly."
"Two thousand strings!"
"Can."
Wang Hu then relaxed a little and continued: "Many of those children are in poor health, and the conditions of Futian Court cannot keep up..."
"A certain association will donate another thousand guan to Futian Yuan to improve their lives!"
Cao An nodded without hesitation.
Wang Hu took a deep breath, then slowly bent down: "Wang Hu has met Lang Jun!"
…
On the way.
Luo Han frowned and followed Cao An.
"What? Jealous?"
Cao An smiled and said, "Or is the price given by a certain person too high? Do you think your husband is a prodigal?"
"The villain dare not."
Arhat hurriedly lowered his head and couldn't help but said: "For Chengxi's plate, we smashed six thousand strings in one after another... Lang Jun, just in case this Wang Hu has an insatiable desire."
If he can submit to you, there is no guarantee that he will not submit to others again.
Cao An is not short of money, but it’s okay to spend money like this, right?
"Don't worry, he doesn't dare!"
Cao An looked back at Futian Courtyard in the distance and sneered: "He has secrets in him, so he keeps it secret. Otherwise, Liu Ao wouldn't live that long."
"secret?"
Arhat frowned and said hurriedly: "The villain also has some doubts. How did he know the whereabouts of Mao Qi and Er Xiong... That kind of killing method must be done by a master!"
His throat was cut with a knife and he was hung from the rafter, but there was no sign of a fight around him.
Such a method is definitely not something that a rogue can do.
"So...if he still wants to stay in Bianliang, he must have a reliable identity."
A smile appeared on Cao An's lips: "With such a large territory in the west of the city, it is the best cover for him. I'm afraid that even if we don't go to him, he will find a way to force someone to take action."
It's so good, where can't it be hidden?
Ever since Wang Hu came to the west of the city, things have happened one after another here!
And every case involves the Cao Chamber of Commerce... Is it just a coincidence?
"Then why do you still..."
Arhat became even more worried and advised: "Lang Jun, it's better for us to have less contact with such troublesome people!"
Cao An has a different identity now.
He is a serious court official, and he has a promising career.
If Wang Hu has any conspiracy, then Cao An will be in bad luck...
"You have to see it to know whether it is a blessing or a curse."
Cao An walked forward, facing the sunset in the distance: "We must capture the west of the city, and Wang Hu is the best candidate! Not to mention those secrets, he has been in Bianliang for so long, and his reputation is not as good as yours." The rising 'newcomers' can compare."
…
Early the next day.
As usual, Cao An woke up from Jian Yuerong's torment, and then got up cursing.
The two came downstairs and breakfast was ready.
Arhat gnawed on the half-pulled bun. When he saw Cao An coming down, he quickly stood up and said, "Mr. Lang, the matter is done! The doctor came to the Chamber of Commerce early in the morning and said he wanted to borrow money!"
"Well, let's eat first."
Cao An waved his hand and motioned for the two of them to sit down.
Jian Yuerong sat on the right side, picking out some of his favorite foods for him from time to time.
"Now many people in the west of the city are asking about our debt..."
Arhat showed off his buns in one bite, drank the porridge in one gulp, smacked it in his mouth and said, "Wang Hu does have some tricks, he actually suppressed those people overnight!"
"So, don't underestimate anyone in the future, especially those who can't die no matter how hard they try."
"Yes, the villain remembers it!"
Cao An reached out and wiped Jian Yuerong's chest, pulled out a handkerchief and wiped his mouth.
The latter has long been used to it and has forgotten to blush...
He continued: "Go tell Wang Hu that the west part of the city will belong to him from now on. As for manpower, connections, and territory, I don't care about these! The money earned can be divided according to the proportion of the chamber of commerce..."
"this……"
Arhat hesitated: "Then who has the final say in the west of the city? What if this Wang Hu is dishonest?"
"Someone will make him honest."
Cao An chuckled: "There are too many three religions and nine schools in the west of the city, and they are all mixed up. But now that he has captured the west of the city, it will be much easier to deal with in the future."
"how to do?"
"...It's harder to get you to study more than to kill you."
"Hey, aren't we stupid? We need to learn more."
Cao An rolled his eyes at him, drank tea and said: "In the past, we had to do it one by one when it was a plate of loose sand. Now that we are together, isn't that easy?"
"Understood!"
Arhat's eyes lit up and he clapped his hands and said, "When he unifies the west of the city, let's just find someone. As long as we are willing to spend money, we will be able to oust him sooner or later!"
"Let's talk about this later. At least for now we still have to use him."
Cao An thought for a while and then said: "There is Wang Hu in the west of the city, so there won't be any big things in a short time. The south of the city is our own territory. As for the east of the city... I'll be searching recently to find a reliable way to get there."
"What about the north of the city?"
"..."
Jian Yuerong was clearing away the dishes. Hearing this, he was stunned for a few seconds and couldn't help covering his mouth and laughing.
"What are you laughing at, Mrs. Jane?"
Luohan scratched his head, afraid to look at her.
This is the woman in Langjun's bed, who dares to be rude?
Jian Yuerong laughed so hard that her branches trembled, and joked: "Shopkeeper Luo, I'm afraid we won't be able to take the north part of the city, unless..."
"Unless what?"
Snapped!
Cao An slapped him on the head with a black line on his face.
He smiled angrily and scolded: "Unless you! What, have you had enough? North of the city, north of the city! You don't know where the north of the city is? What, you still want to compete with the officials for territory?"
"……oh!"
Luo Han smiled awkwardly.
The imperial palace of the Song Dynasty was built in the north of the city...
With the inner palace as the center and extending outwards, the outer palace and the administrative offices of various yamen are scattered around. Further outside are the residences of princes, ministers, and clan dignitaries.
There are also some ordinary official families, or some prestigious scholarly families.
If you walk into any house in the entire north of the city, they are either rich or expensive!
Even some poor families are not comparable to ordinary people...
After joking for a while, Arhat became serious again.
"I'm afraid it won't be easy to deal with the east side of the city."
He frowned and said: "Although the west part of the city is chaotic, the control is not strict. But the east part of the city is mostly filled with colleges, bookstores, antiques, calligraphy and painting, and most of the people living there are scholars."
Scholars are valuable, so they naturally need to be divided into groups.
Naturally, this place has become a key care area of Kaifeng Mansion. Not to mention fights, even if you curse on the street, someone will come to ask questions.
Cao An also nodded in agreement and said: "So, the east of the city can't do what it does to the west of the city, otherwise those scholars will make a fuss. If anything happens and Liu Weizhen is offended, he will not be lenient."
