As mentioned before, this is a world with gods and knights. Although the imperial court also has practitioners such as the Zhenyi Division, the army, and the City God Temple, wealthy businessmen and aristocratic families still have an extra layer of awe.
Because their main duty is to suppress evil-doing aliens, prevent invasion by foreign enemies, and maintain social stability.
Therefore, although the powerful elites of the Great Jing Dynasty also used their power to bully others, they did not dare to go too far. At least, their unscrupulous disregard for human life and other behaviors were much less than those in the ordinary ancient world.
You must know that there are many sects in Dajing, and most of them are famous sects, and there are many people who hate evil and hate evil, such as martial arts swordsmen and cultivators.
If you were seen doing something evil and someone took your head with a sword, do you think Da Jingchao would offend a spiritual sect for an ordinary person, especially when they are still reasonable?
Therefore, even for wealthy families, the most they can do is crush them with their connections or property, or use some gray means like those of idle men and ruffians, but there is basically a bottom line.
For example, the Zhao family in front of them, no matter how displeased Lu Zheng was, they never thought of using shady means.
After all, when the Zhao family first entered Tonglin County, they did not want to give the local government and wealthy people the impression of being a bully.
Feeling angry in front of Lu Zheng, Zhao Wenrong became very angry. He ordered Zhou Mingsheng to prepare a gift, and then he took a servant to Chunfeng Tower to vent his anger.
…
At noon the next day, Zhao Wenrong and Zhou Mingsheng went to visit Chief Li.
Explain your intention.
Chief Li nodded, "Your father and I are classmates. This small favor is harmless. It's just a shop. I'll help you negotiate. You can also increase the price. We are all making money in business. We have many friends." I don’t think the other party will refuse.”
Zhao Wenrong said that the other party was just a small businessman with a shop, so Chief Li didn't take it to heart. He thought it was Zhao Wenrong who was pretending to be the Zhao family in Yizhou and had a too arrogant attitude, so the two sides were at odds with each other.
But if he makes peace, the local businessmen will definitely give him some face. After all, he is a county official, so it is better for the county official to take charge now.
Zhao Wenrong held up his hand as a gift, "Thank you so much, Uncle Li!"
"It's easy to talk!" Chief Li picked up the tea cup and took a sip, and asked with a smile, "Which family is the other party? Let me hear it."
Zhou Mingsheng said hurriedly, "The other party's name is Lu Zheng, and the shop's name is Sweet Food Restaurant."
"puff!"
Chief Li squirted out the tea after a sip of tea.
"who?"
"Lu Zheng, a young man."
Seeing that Chief Li had something wrong, Zhou Mingsheng said cautiously.
So Chief Li hurriedly put down the tea cup and looked at Zhao Wenrong and Zhou Mingsheng seriously, "What kind of conflict did you have with him? Please tell us in detail!"
Zhou Mingsheng swallowed his saliva. He had noticed that this young man was extraordinary before at Lu Zheng's house, but he didn't think about it deeply. When he saw Master Li's reaction...
Zhao Wenrong was a little confused for a moment, "Uncle Li, what's wrong with Lu Zheng?"
"Say it!"
"Yes, yes!" Zhou Mingsheng hurriedly recounted the two meetings between himself and others with Lu Zheng, and finally said, "We have always been very polite, but that Lu Zheng... Mr. Lu always gave us Look at your face."
"That boy of yours is so ignorant. He doesn't understand anything. Don't you understand either?" Chief Li said angrily.
"Could it be that his family..." Zhou Mingsheng said tentatively.
"Do you have any relatives who are high-ranking officials?" Zhao Wenrong asked, and then said, "My second uncle is also an official in Yuhe County!"
When Master Li heard this, he almost threw out the teacup in his hand.
"You brought out the Zhao family. If he had an official in his family, would he not say anything?"
From ancient times to the present, the relationship between officials and businessmen has been unclear and unclear. There is me among you, and you among me. It is nothing more than a question of who is in charge and who is second.
They are all living in the secular world. If they don't say anything if they have a backstage, they are either fools or trying to trick people.
"That is……"
Chief Li simply said, "Master Lu is an outsider of Baiyun Temple."
"Baiyun Temple?" Zhou Mingsheng and Zhao Wenrong looked at each other.
The Zhao family's influence does not extend beyond Yizhou, and they do not have much contact with the spiritual world. They really don't know the name of Baiyun Temple.
but……
"Is it a cultivation sect?" Zhou Mingsheng asked, "But it won't let you..."
It is not that there are no cultivating sects around Yizhou Mansion, but although the merchant family respects them, they are not afraid of them. After all, the imperial court also has a department of suppressing foreign affairs that is powerful in the world and punishes lawbreakers.
"Master Lu is friends with Fairy Peach Blossom, the goddess of land in the south of the city." Master Li said calmly.
This is how to get into trouble with the officialdom. Although a piece of land is not in the civil service system, it cannot be underestimated.
Zhao Wenrong blinked and said, "We don't deal with the land."
They are not farmers who face the loess and turn their backs to the sky. The merchant family worships the God of Wealth, but they will not worship the God of Land.
Then Director Li answered, "I also have connections in the Yisi Department of Yizhou Town."
He did not forget the reason for the order to build the Peach Blossom Temple.
Zhao Wenrong, "..."
Zhou Mingsheng, "..."
Now he has left Tonglin County, and his connections have reached Yizhou Prefecture?
Even though the Zhenyi Division didn't care about secular affairs, it still had a great influence on the yamen. Based on this, it was impossible for them to use abusive methods against Lu Zheng.
But... the person in charge of the Foreign Affairs Department of the Zhenyi Department has nothing to do with government administration. How come you, Chief Li, don’t even have the guts to make peace with me?
Seeing that Zhao Wenrong was still a little angry and seemed to want to say something, Master Li took out the last straw, "By the way, Mr. Lu also knows Mr. Du, the new governor of Yizhou Prefecture. Mr. Du just came to visit Lu a few days ago. Young Master.”
Zhao Wenrong:? ? ?
Zhou Mingsheng:! ! !
The two of them are really discouraged this time, the magistrate of Yizhou Prefecture? The highest local official in a state!
"Then he..."
Zhao Wenrong's little heart couldn't help but jump heavily, and the corners of his mouth twitched wildly, "Then why didn't he say it?"
Chief Li shook his head, "How do I know?"
After taking a look at Zhao Wenrong, who was the son of an old friend after all, Chief Li thought for a while and said, "Master Lu's identity is not a secret in the yamen. Mr. Liu also helped him deal with some young people. Mr. Du came incognito a few days ago, or The news delivered by Captain Liu was known to both the county magistrate and the county magistrate.
Since you can come to the county to do business, you must have opened up the Yamen's joints. As long as you inquire carefully, you will naturally know his background, so he may not feel the need to tell you, and you will naturally know. "
Damn it, is that so?
I don’t pretend to be cool, so naturally someone else will help me pretend for you?
But it almost caused a misunderstanding! We almost lost it!
Is this really okay with you? You might accidentally injure an innocent person!
Zhao Wenrong complained crazily in his heart, while Zhou Mingsheng kept wiping sweat on the side.
"so……"
Chief Li came to a conclusion and said sternly to the two of them, "Since Mr. Lu said he won't sell it, you don't have to think about the dessert restaurant. Let's go check out other shops in Cong'anfang. If there is something suitable, 伱We can also add some more prices and show sincerity, and I can also help with the matchmaking."
After talking about it for this reason, Zhao Wenrong naturally knew that Chief Li could not help them face Lu Zheng, so he could only thank him and leave.
"Um, Young Master..." Zhou Mingsheng hesitated, and then just said, "Shall I hang out that shop?"
What can be done? Admit it!
"Hang out." Zhao Wenrong sighed helplessly, and then said, "Also...send Zhao Si back and deal with it according to the family law."
"Yes!" Zhou Mingsheng's eyes flashed and he bowed in response.
…
On the other side, Lu Zheng had been waiting for Zhao Wenrong to make a move after sending Liu Qingyan to Renxintang in the morning. In the afternoon, he also went around the Sweet Food Restaurant.
Just waiting for the opponent to make the first move, the classic scene of pretending to slap someone in the face will immediately take place, and Lu Zheng began to rub his hands excitedly.
As a result, after waiting for a while, not only did the other party's tricks fail, but the man from the dental shop showed up and put up a for-sale sign on the shop next to the dessert restaurant.
Lu Zheng: ?_??
what's going on?
Lu Zheng looked confused. Did he give up before he even made a move?
(End of chapter)
