"Official, official..." Mr. Zhang shuddered and broke into a cold sweat.
Only now did he realize what a huge hole there was beneath his position.
Yamazaki held up his hand and said, "Master Zhang, please rest assured. The secret agent commander left after handling this matter. To be disrespectful to you, he would not be able to leave such a big matter to a fifth-rank official like you."
Mr. Zhang wiped his sweat and said, "Yes, you are right, it is true."
Yamazaki continued, "Sir, the Chang family's subordinates are expelled from the army to let everyone know that this is His Majesty's bottom line."
"Even if it doesn't lead to a catastrophe, but there is a possibility, His Majesty will be merciful, but will be lenient to let the surrounding families survive."
"That's why I asked you, sir, if this is what the higher-ups meant and if there is anyone who can top up the cylinder for you."
Mr. Zhang's face turned pale, "Let's discuss this later. No, we won't mention it anymore."
"Yes, I have never heard an adult say anything about the Chang family."
"That's right, I didn't say it, we didn't say it."
Yamazaki put on his disguise and signaled for more tea.
Master Zhang understood, so he invited people to serve tea.
Yamazaki said in front of the servants, "My lord is talking about the secret agent commander, and I must handle the matter impartially."
"That's right." Mr. Zhang suddenly answered, praising Yamazaki Linglong in his heart. No wonder the secret agent commander asked him to name him, and also said that he was the one who was favored by His Majesty the Emperor and asked him to keep an eye on him.
Yamazaki took a sip of tea, waited for the servants to go out, and spoke directly without taking off his disguise.
"Sir, what the secret agent commander said about the government and the world is another major matter."
"The imperial court is worried that local officials will encourage the arrogance of the Jianghu gangs, causing the opposing Jianghu gangs to hate their opponents and the imperial court, causing the imperial court to suffer for others."
"That's why we restrain the local governments and ask them not to be partial, and let the Jianghu people resolve the affairs of the Jianghu on their own."
Master Zhang breathed out, "That's it."
Yamazaki handed over his hand, "My lord, all you have to do is handle the matter impartially. If anyone is disobedient, just notify the spies, and someone will naturally deal with him."
"This matter is a major matter for the imperial court. In front is the secret agent commander, and behind is His Majesty. The army is ready to attack at any time."
"My lord, you must protect yourself wisely."
Mr. Zhang held up his hand and said, "Thank you very much, Master, for your advice. You are really talented."
"I'm just a little clever, and I hit the right spot."
"Young Master is too modest. Please give me more advice in the future."
"I don't dare to take it as an adult's favor, but there is indeed a good thing that I can remind you of."
"Oh, what's the good thing?"
Yamazaki held up his hand and said, "Your Majesty, please treat me as a secret agent. You are a member of the same line."
"In view of the current situation where we rely on spies everywhere, as long as you stick to yourself, you will definitely be a Taoist official of the Southeast Road in the future."
Mr. Zhang suddenly became excited and felt suddenly enlightened. He held his hands in his hands with a smile on his face and said, "Young Master is very resourceful. I would like to thank you for your kind words."
Yamazaki stood up and held his hands, "I don't dare. If nothing happens to you, I will leave now."
Master Zhang stood up to see the guests off, "Well, that's fine, we'll talk about it next time."
Yamazaki shook his head and said: "Sir, if it is not necessary, it is better for us to meet less often. Your Majesty, things are not as good as usual now. Secret agents are watching you and your family."
"Ah?" Mr. Zhang was dumbfounded. Thinking of what just happened, his legs suddenly became weak.
Yamazaki couldn't hold back his laughter, "Don't worry, sir. As I said just now, you were kissed by the secret agent commander. You are from his line. You and the secret agent are our own. Naturally, your majesty will not know about your nonsense."
"That's right." Mr. Zhang felt alive again.
"Then, I'll take my leave now. Let's talk about the handover of servants of the Chang family next time."
"No, no, no, the Chang family will give them to the young master."
"That's fine, but the boy was disrespectful, so I accepted it."
"It doesn't matter if you take it once."
"The boy is retiring. Sir, please stay." Yamazaki retreated, and quickly left the Yamen without even looking at who the spy was.
Yamazaki walked on the street and breathed a sigh of relief this time, finally getting rid of the trusted state official Zhang.
…
Yamazaki went to the Jiangbian mansion and asked Butler Jiang to arrange for the servants of the Chang family to live in the Jiang family's courtyard outside the city, and to give up the Chang family's courtyard to Mr. Zhang.
Yamazaki asked Chang Xiu to stay temporarily and accompany her sisters-in-law. It would not be too late to come back after they all left.
Then he took Jiang Feiping to stay temporarily in Fengyuan, so that he could supervise Dong Fenglin, Xiyu, and Meilanzhuju to practice martial arts, so as to avoid running around.
Then, medicinal materials were purchased and potions were prepared for Jiang Feiping to take, and she was asked to practice the Zhuang Gong together, both internally and externally, to strengthen her body.
I would go to the teahouse to sit and listen to the news. Occasionally, I would also deal with some industrial matters in the teahouse. As the boss, I would help the shopkeeper to meet with business partners.
I don’t need to discuss business with him, I just want to meet him and get acquainted with him.
…
Fast forward to fifteen, and some of the guilty families were escorted away.
They sold out all their properties in Hancheng, took half of the banknotes and went on the road to change their lives.
By the end of the month, all the convicted families were gone.
The branches of the Chang family traveled by water and took many servants with them who were willing to go with them. The total number of people from each branch was a thousand.
Chang Xiu went to see him off and handed over the one million taels of silver given by Yamazaki to them for them to manage.
They also told them what Yamazaki said, that being exiled to the army was not a dead end. Nowadays, the imperial court had many places to use troops, and their martial arts might have a chance to find a place in the army.
It is both encouragement and advance friendship. If they really get along well in the future, they can also have some affection.
…
October 30, afternoon, riverside.
Chang Xiu sent away her relatives with tears in her eyes, and knelt down to Yamazaki with her daughter in her arms.
Yamazaki did not let her bow down, but supported her and comforted her.
When she gets better, she changes the subject, "Should Xiuer return to the house by the river in the future, or continue to live in another house?"
"It's up to the master to decide." Chang Xiu said optionally, also to test Yamazaki's feelings.
Yamazaki smiled and said: "Then let's live in another courtyard outside the city first. There are Chang family members there, and no one will be disrespectful to you, unlike the Jiang family."
"It's just at the master's command." Chang Xiu didn't know whether to cry or laugh. It was indeed for her own good, but it still kicked her out of the center.
Yamazaki whispered softly, "Xiu'er, the Jiang family's properties seem to be at the dock, but in fact they are all outside the city."
"Five thousand acres of mountain fields growing tea and medicinal materials, 10,000 acres of orchards, forestry and lumberyards, quarries, coal mines, and furnaces."
"Without these sources of goods, how can the terminal transport anything?"
Chang Xiu's eyes lit up and he suddenly became angry.
Yamazaki chuckled and said, "You are my slave. Under my orders, you will supervise for me."
"Originally you were weak on your own, but now you have all the servants of the Chang family by your side. You must be civilized and military."
"When the time comes, we will use both kindness and power to control that industry, and we will also control the lifeblood of the Jiang family."
Chang Xiu nodded slightly and said, "Yes, I understand."
Yamazaki warned, "It's just that your martial arts skills are still insufficient. Don't be too hasty. Just work on it slowly."
"You have to practice Kung Fu with all your heart. When your daughter is a little older, you can let her practice Zhuang Kung Fu first. When her body becomes strong, you can then practice Internal Kung Fu."
"Yes," Chang Xiu felt something was wrong, "Master, you said so, do you want to leave?"
Yamazaki nodded and said: "The winter grains have been planted. I will stay for another month and a half at most to deal with some matters and then I will leave."
Chang Xiu suddenly realized, "Yes, the master still has to go home to celebrate the New Year."
Yamazaki didn't answer, "Let's go back, there is no such thing as a banquet that lasts forever."
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