Bianliang, the capital of the Song Dynasty!
The population here is dense, the economy is prosperous, and the culture is prosperous...and there is no shortage of gossip.
The biggest gossip in the city today is the Cuju bet between Cao An and Zhao Cong!
Only one goal!
On the black market, hundreds of thousands of coins were collected overnight.
Many insiders knew who opened this handicap, so the abuse on the street became more and more heated, and those who lost money jumped to their feet and shouted shady!
In the palace of Hanjun Prince.
Zhao Congyue's study was in a mess, as if it had just been bombarded by artillery shells.
"Young Master, outside..."
The domestic servant came back from outside and brought the latest news.
When Zhao Congyue saw him, he became angry and threw out his tea cup...
"Haven't you scolded me enough?! Since we are on the gambling table, we win and lose equally, so why! They can't lose? These vultures, crows, scavengers!"
The servant's forehead was bleeding instantly, but he didn't even dare to touch it. He lowered his head and stood still.
Tang Qi shook his head helplessly and pulled the servant over: "What's going on outside?"
"There are rumors going around that there is something shady about this competition..."
The servant glanced at Zhao Congyue, lowered his head and whispered: "They said that the young master and Cao An secretly colluded to steal their money, and they scolded them extremely unpleasantly."
Snapped!
Zhao Congyue kicked over the desk, his body trembled slightly, and his face was ferocious: "A certain person colluded with Cao An? A certain person and Cao An... are angry with me, angry with me! Who, who said that? Kill him!"
The servant stopped talking.
Where can I find the source of this rumor?
Countless people on the street are talking about it, you can't kill everyone, right?
"No one thought that Cao An would really win..."
Hearing this, Tang Qi sighed and smiled bitterly: "Especially at the last moment, let alone an outsider, even... in the Cuju world, don't even think about raising your head again!"
Hey, think about the 'picture' of that place...
Anyone would be aggrieved by this matter!
It's so shameless. How can it be more shameless than Zhao Congyue?
Zhao Congyue's cheek twitched: "Cao An must have done it!"
"But we have no evidence..."
"Check! I don't believe it can be perfect! We have already been 'registered' in the minds of the officials, and the 'notoriety' cannot be borne solely by us!"
"Even the Imperial City Division has not found any clues. We are afraid..."
"Then let's forget it?"
Zhao Congyue stared and looked like he wanted to fly up and bite someone.
"Young Master, don't be angry, this matter needs careful planning."
Tang Qi no longer bothered to shake the folding fan, and advised: "We have already lost for a while, and if we continue to struggle, we will only humiliate ourselves. There will be a long time in the future, so there is no need to decide the winner in this matter."
It’s half rainy and half sunny, and no one will always be proud.
Now that you're on the court, you can't be afraid of losing!
In particular, you must not lose your grace, otherwise it will only make people look down on you even more.
"You know this too!"
Zhao Congyu sat down a little irritably, glanced at him, and motioned for the servant to go out.
He looked outside and whispered: "But this amount of money is not a small amount! Especially those people who have no profit and can't afford it early! I am worried that because of this... and the bet, Cao An will not give up. !”
A person's power is limited, and bad guys have to be in a circle, otherwise they will not survive long.
"Don't worry, young master, it's not like they haven't seen the money before."
Tang Qi said with a smile: "And judging from Cao An's attitude this time, he knows how to measure... We can only wait for the opportunity now, otherwise we will make many mistakes."
At this time, the boy knocked on the door again and came in.
"Young Master, Sun Desheng and Mr. Sun are here."
The 50,000 yuan in the previous bet was advanced by Sun Desheng.
The Sun family's ancestral home is Suzhou, and their ancestors have been doing business for generations.
After climbing to the Hanjun Prince's Palace, he finally took root in Bianliang and became famous in recent years.
But now...
It's only been a day, do you have to collect debt? !
Zhao Congyue's face turned cold: "Why is he here? Missing! Is it possible that the palace of a certain Hanjun prince still owes him? Go, let's just say that he went to Zhuangzi outside the city!"
The boy paused and whispered, "He said he didn't come here for the money."
"Let him go to the side hall, I will go there later."
Zhao Congyue's expression softened a bit.
Later.
He went to the side hall, and said with a cold face when he entered the door: "It seems that the reputation of Prince Han's Palace is really worthless! Mr. Sun will wait outside for a while, and someone will get the money right away."
"Young Master, what are you talking about? I'm not here to ask for money!"
Sun Desheng was in his early fifties, but when faced with Zhao Congyue, a young man in his early twenties, he bowed his knees and did not dare to show any slights, but he was just a little unhappy in his heart...
Damn it, who owes whom money?
"Tell me, what's the matter?"
Zhao Congyue sat down expressionlessly, not even ordering tea.
Sun Desheng didn't dare to argue, but said more respectfully: "I just heard about a big event. If it can be done, I will definitely make a lot of money!"
"explain!"
"food!"
"You want to drive up food prices?"
They are all old turtles, and no one can hide it from anyone.
"The young master is joking..."
Sun Desheng waved his hands repeatedly: "It's just to make some profit in the middle. It's not a 'gouging' thing. Otherwise, the court won't tolerate it!"
Raising food prices has always been a serious crime.
How could Zhao Congyue not know the risks involved? He said coldly: "You are seeking death, don't get involved with someone! Here, let's see you off!"
"Young Master, don't be anxious..."
Sun Desheng stopped talking nonsense and went straight to the topic: "The villain has already inquired about it. Now the surrounding areas of Bianliang include Chenliu, Yingchang, Yingtian, Xuzhou and other places! The price of commercial grain has increased from seventeen cents to Twenty cents per liter!… Judging from this year’s market conditions, this price will continue to rise!”
"You're looking for death."
Zhao Congyue just sneered, looking at him like a dead dog.
Sun Desheng was not afraid. Instead, his eyes turned red and he said, "The villain has already contacted the grain merchants from all over the country. I'm just waiting for you, young master, to come forward and be the 'chief'... In this matter, the villain is willing to give up 30% of the profits! Including grain merchants from all over the country, I hope so!"
No one dares to be careless about losing their heads...
If there is no big shot behind you, let alone the court, the local government can do it for you!
Sun Desheng can be regarded as the "old dog leg" of Prince Han's family. He has made a lot of money for Zhao Congyue over the years, and naturally he has also made a lot of profits!
Moreover, the people in Hanjun Prince's Palace are not ordinary dignitaries, and there are also a large number of followers standing around them.
As long as these people join forces, even the Queen Mother will be afraid!
"Say it again..."
Zhao Congyue refused without even thinking.
"Little father-in-law!"
Sun Desheng had the courage to cut him off, and said hoarsely: "This is a profit of nearly one million yuan! You just lost to Cao An...Rong Xiaoren, to be honest, we must fight back!"
To fight back, one must not only have power, but also money.
Cao An won 70,000 to 80,000 yuan, but Zhao Congyue lost completely.
Although Prince Han's palace does not lack the 40,000 yuan, it will be painful for anyone to put this money on!
When Sun Desheng saw that he had stopped talking, he continued to seduce: "The villain has been able to save some wealth thanks to you all these years. As long as this thing can be done! Those 40,000 yuan... will be treated as my filial piety to you!" "
"Are you threatening someone?"
Zhao Congyue looked over coldly.
"The villain dare not!"
Sun Desheng hurriedly stood up and knelt down: "The villain just wants to help you! Those powerful people... they also need money! After losing this time, no one will give up!"
A fatal word!
Zhao Congyue finally wavered.
"Don't move the price of food lightly, otherwise no one can protect you!"
His eyes struggled and he said coldly: "You can make some money, but remember! Don't be greedy, this is not a joke!"
"yes!"
Sun Desheng was overjoyed: "Don't worry, young master, I will never dare to play with fire and burn myself..."
After a long silence, Zhao Congyue finally made up his mind and uttered two words...
"Fifty percent!"
"this……"
Sun Desheng's eyes widened.
"see a visitor out!"
Zhao Congyue didn't give him a chance to counteroffer, so he stood up and walked out.
"Just fifty percent!"
Sun Desheng stood up in a hurry: "Don't worry, young master, I will go and talk to him!"
