Chapter 646: Building the plank road openly, secretly destroying Chencang
For those who protect their loved ones, if they are bullied, they must seek revenge.
In Jiang Qingzhi's opinion, I can bully the people from the Ministry of Rites, but you, a few foreigners, dare to do it. Who gave you the courage?
It's no problem to break your head behind closed doors, but if the door is kicked open and outsiders rush in, shouting and killing...
Mr. Jiang can't stand this bad habit, so I'll kill him first.
Three corpses were carried out of the inn, and four grassland merchants with broken legs were carried out on stretchers. They went to a nearby clinic for treatment, but the doctor in the clinic said that he could do nothing.
Isn't this just a broken leg?
Just make a splint, it’s not complicated!
If I am not welcome here, I will go somewhere else.
But when they carried the four businessmen to all the surrounding clinics and no one was willing to treat them, everyone knew that this was premeditated.
"What a fart plot!"
After the merchants were carried away, a doctor cursed at their backs, "How dare these bastards attack Ming officials in the capital. Although we are not as brave as Long Wei Bo, we can't just sit there and watch."
A patient asked what happened, and after learning about Jiang Qingzhi's actions, he praised: "As expected, Long Wei Bo never shows mercy to foreigners."
"That's what a real man should be!" The doctor gave a thumbs up. "Everyone knows that Chang Wei Bo's eldest disciple was treated harshly by the Ministry of Rites, so he resigned to teach. But Chang Wei Bo turned around and repaid evil with kindness. Even a prime minister can be so broad-minded!"
At the Linqing Marquis' Mansion, Linqing Marquis Zhao Fang asked someone to call his wife Liao.
Seeing Zhao Fang's grim expression, Liao asked, "Is there something wrong?"
"Do you remember the person who sent the news to our Duke's Mansion?" Zhao Fang asked.
"Remember, wasn't that your husband's drinking buddy?" That man was a hanger-on in the circle of the powerful and wealthy, moving around in that circle and specializing in things like pimping.
"That man is dead." Zhao Fang said.
"Let him die! Would your husband still be sad for such a person?"
Liao's smile froze under Zhao Fang's gaze, "Husband...was that person's death inappropriate?"
"The fire killed his entire family."
"Did someone set the fire on purpose?"
"I don't know, but that man had a son who was out drinking that day and died. He was drunk to death."
Liao shuddered, "How can it be such a coincidence? No, someone is trying to stop this. My husband, there must be changes in the Duke's Mansion..."
"I couldn't find out what had happened in the Duke's Mansion, but when Zhu Xizhong saw me, he smiled."
"Zhu Xizhong may seem cynical, but he is actually very cunning. What is he going to do?" Liao suddenly panicked, but then she smiled and said, "With my father around, Zhu Xizhong is cautious and never willing to take risks. If he dares to attack us, isn't he worried about my father's counterattack?"
"But what we said has discouraged many families who wanted to marry into the Duke's Mansion. Zhu Xizhong and his wife hate us to the core. My father-in-law's counterattack... Zhu Xizhong might be a little afraid, but if he throws away his past caution, can my father-in-law really shake the Duke's Mansion?"
Liao's face was grim. "Why don't I go home?"
"Yes!" This is why Zhao Fang asked her to come.
Liao hurried back to her parents' home and told Liao Chen what happened.
Lu Song lost to Jiang Qingzhi, but Liao Chen took the opportunity of getting involved in this matter to successfully stand out. He frequently stood out among the literati and celebrities in the capital and was very proud of himself.
"Zhu Xizhong doesn't dare to kill anyone." Liao Chen calmed his daughter down with one sentence. "At most, he will suppress me. Let my son-in-law be patient for a while, and wait for me to sort out my old relationships in the capital. Are you afraid that there will be no way out?"
"Yes, father is still wise." Liao went back happily. Zhao Fang felt relieved after hearing what his father-in-law said.
Bo's Mansion!
In Jiang Qingzhi's study.
"I have other arrangements for Liao Chen, but it's time to take action on Linqing Marquis Zhao Fang and his wife."
Jiang Qingzhi took out a medicinal cigarette and handed it to Xia Yan, "Mr. Xia, would you like one?"
Xia Yan shook his head: "I'll just smell the flavor." Last time, the old man took a few bites and almost died from coughing.
Xu Wei said, "My Lord, the guards said that the Linqing Marquis' Mansion has been on high alert since five days ago, which shows that Mr. and Mrs. Zhao Fang are aware of the situation."
He paused for a moment, and when no one spoke, he continued, "If you want to take revenge on Zhao Fang, you can do it in private. As long as you don't kill him, His Majesty will turn a blind eye."
Everyone couldn't help but laugh.
"If we go through the official route, we will have to collect all the bad deeds of Zhao Fang and the Marquis' Mansion. However, I think that the evidence that Zhao Fang and his wife have outside is not enough to shake the foundation of the Marquis' Mansion. It is not painful and the Earl will definitely not adopt it."
Hu Zongxian said: "If we find out something private that could lead to Zhao Fang being severely punished..."
"Difficult!" Xu Wei said, "This kind of noble relative may not have any other abilities, but he is good at protecting himself. Just like the Duke's Mansion, that maid has been dormant for a long time. I dare to assert that it is because he can't find any evidence against Duke Cheng that he feels that this hidden line has become useless, otherwise he would definitely not use her."
Xia Yan nodded, "Master Wen, this is very true."
The old man's words were not correct, he was more like an arbitrator.
"In this case, we really have no idea where to start this matter." Hu Zongxian frowned slightly, "There are two problems with this matter. First, we must not go too far, otherwise, with Altan Khan about to march south, your actions will be suspected of disrupting the overall situation."
Xia Yan nodded, and admired Hu Zongxian's overall view.
"Secondly, we must not make a big fuss about it." Hu Zongxian's eyes were sharp, "At the moment, our Mohist School seems to be on the right track, but those enemies are eyeing us covetously.
Just as Uncle Bo said, we should unite with all those who can be united.
We should reduce the number of our enemies and increase the number of our friends. The nobles and relatives can also lend a hand!
If we act with courtesy and decorum in this matter, those nobles and relatives will have nothing to say." "What do you think, Lord Xia?" Jiang Qingzhi asked.
Xia Yan stroked his beard and said, "One is smart, and the other has a unique vision. Not bad."
The old man knew that this was not what Jiang Qingzhi was asking, but he deliberately changed the subject and gave Jiang Qingzhi the power to summarize the matter.
Why are you being so polite to me... Jiang Qingzhi smiled, "Linqing Marquis Zhao Fang is not only involved in this matter, but also in other matters."
"Anything else?" Xu Wei was a little surprised. "How can a former marquis' mansion be so capable?"
"Not Zhao Fang."
"Who then?"
"His father-in-law."
"Liao Chen!"
Jiang Qingzhi nodded, "I want to deal with Zhao Fang, not only to vent Dalang's anger, but also to follow his lead and see what kind of person Mr. Liao was all those years ago!"
Xia Yan's eyes narrowed, "But back then..."
Jiang Qingzhi nodded. "The previous emperor fell into the water and died of illness. There are many suspicious points in this matter, and Liao Chen was by his side at that time..."
Hu Zongxian took a deep breath, but Xu Wei became excited. "When the late emperor traveled, he had to be accompanied by guards, and among the guards there had to be people who were proficient in water. But the late emperor fell into the water and got sick from the shock... Where were those guards at that time?"
Xia Yan narrowed his eyes, "What happened back then...Qingzhi, including the incident where Your Majesty was almost strangled to death, I wonder if they were a group of people."
Jiang Qingzhi shook his head. "It's unknown at the moment. But if it's a group of people, then..."
Everyone just felt a chill down their spine.
Jiang Qingzhi shook off the cigarette ash calmly. Such things are not uncommon in history, and there will be more to come.
When a country is about to perish, there must be evildoers!
Jiang Qingzhi stood up and said, "Let the guards go ahead and look for clues."
"Alerting the enemy?" A strange light flashed in Xu Wei's eyes.
Can you please stop being so smart!
Jiang Qingzhi shook his head and sighed, "No, it's a covert plank road repair."
"Does Lord Bo have any other means?" Xu Wei was quite curious.
"The Buddha said, it cannot be said. If you say it, you will be wrong."
On the second day, the guards of the Bo's Mansion went out to inquire about the scandals in the Linqing Marquis' Mansion, and threatened to teach Zhao Fang a lesson to vent their anger for their nephew.
Zhu Shitai was so moved upon hearing the news that he went to Xin'an Lane from outside the city and said many moving words. However, Jiang Qingzhi, who got goosebumps all over his body, kicked him out of the city again.
After hearing the news, the old dude said, it’s what he deserves!
We are all one family. Look, last time I stood up for Qingzhi, I was almost beaten by His Majesty. How did Qingzhi ever thank me?
What the old dude didn't say was that Jiang Qingzhi later gave a beating to a noble relative who had offended the old dude.
Friendship is never a one-sided effort. Over time, even the deepest friendship will fade. Therefore, we must always give back... This is not about judging friendship based on benefits, but people need recognition and affirmation.
I help you, this is my value. But I need your recognition!
Gratitude is recognition, giving gifts is recognition...but the best recognition is help.
That is, when others show you love, your best response is love.
In the Linqing Marquis Mansion, Zhao Fang and his wife stayed indoors and refused to go out.
At night, the couple discussed in the bedroom.
"How many people outside know about our family's affairs?" Zhao Fang's voice was clear, with some anxiety.
Liao's family was very powerful, and after she married into the Marquis's Mansion, Zhao Fang took the initiative to let Liao handle many of the affairs of the Marquis's Mansion. This was especially true in recent years, as Liao was in charge of most of the affairs of the Marquis's Mansion.
"What are you talking about, my husband?" Mrs. Liao was an irritable person to begin with. After being cooped up at home for only a few days, she felt extremely uncomfortable and very dissatisfied.
"Didn't people get killed when those fields were annexed?" Zhao Fang said, "Did you clean up the mess? Don't let any fish slip through the net.
In the past, it was fine. Even if there was no evidence, I dared to sue the Marquis' Mansion and killed them. But now Jiang Qingzhi and Chengguogong Mansion are watching covetously. If they knew about those things, they would definitely take action. "
Liao smiled and said, "You mean those farmers in Ma Xin Village? They refused to sell their land at that time. Later, I asked the guards of the Marquis' Mansion to quietly take action and killed two of them overnight. The rest were scared and ran away a long time ago."
"That's good." Zhao Fang sighed, "My wife is still decisive."
Liao sneered, "Don't worry, my husband. I have cleaned up all the affairs of the Marquis' Mansion over the years. I will not give Jiang Qingzhi and Zhu Xizhong a chance to get hold of them."
"My wife has great tricks, hahahaha!"
The couple looked at each other and laughed.
In the flickering candlelight, two figures kept swaying on the wall.
And under the bed, a mobile phone was running silently.
Recording...
(End of this chapter)
