The Founding of the Red Chamber

Li Ze, the prefect of Jinling, wrote a memorial about killing harm for the people, pacifying the streets, catching hooligans, and smashing the gangsters. He hurriedly submitted it in [-] miles. He thought that there would be awards, but unexpectedly he got the number , There was no movement in the court, Li Ze couldn't help but feel uneasy, and didn't dare to move lightly.

At this time, Xia Liming, the new county magistrate of Fengrao County, came to take up his post. According to the rules, Xia Liming would come to visit his immediate superior, Li Ze, the prefect of Jinling.Seeing Xia Liming, Li Ze always felt a little awkward in his heart, and said a few words lightly, "The folks in Fengrao County are tough, Mr. Xia, please be careful." After saying a few words indifferently, Xia Liming retreated .

The matter of Fengrao County reminded Li Ze, and at the same time, opened a door for Li Ze to be promoted.The "riot" in Ping'an Fengrao County caused Li Ze to be promoted to three ranks in a row, from magistrate to magistrate directly.Li Zezhao cats and tigers, so when he came to Jinling City, he began to calm the streets, and now that he is the magistrate, he already has the right to directly report to the court.After handing over the memorial, Li Ze thought that the imperial court should be rewarded again.

Li Ze didn't dream of being promoted this time, but it doesn't matter if he doesn't get promoted, as long as he is rewarded, it will be of great benefit to his official inspection and rating.More importantly, it can pave the way for him to go straight to the blue sky in the future.

Unexpectedly...

Li Zeyuan was in Jinling, even though he was thinking a lot in his heart, he still couldn't know the affairs of the imperial capital.

On that day, Tang Ying reminded Emperor Zhaode.Emperor Zhaode said that he has no talent, but he still has the same advantage, at least he can listen to the advice of his ministers.

As soon as Tang Ying said something, Emperor Zhaode became suspicious, and simply summoned Yin Zhenxian, the former prefect of Jinling and the current imperial capital, to answer him.After passing Li Ze's memorial to Zhen Xian, Emperor Zhaode said indifferently, "In the past, your memorials always reported good news to me but not bad ones, and meant peace in the world. How come there are so many thieves once Li Zhifu took office? Wicked man! How did you become the magistrate of Jinling in the first place! Could it be that I believed you wrong! Misread you!"

Zhen Xian broke into a cold sweat immediately, and said hastily, "Your Majesty has the grace to know you. I have read sage books since I was young, so how dare I be disrespectful and deceive my father! I have been the magistrate of Jinling for five years. How is the situation of Jinling City? Your Majesty is very clear. If you want to be as Li Zhifu said in the memorial, there are thieves everywhere, how dare you deceive me? Furthermore, the prince of Jinling has lived in Jinling for many years. How is it, Your Majesty will know when he sees it!"

"Then according to what you said, these local hooligans all jumped out of the ground?"

Zhen Xiandao, "I dare not have any objection to Li Zhifu's memorial, but I just think that I have only been away from Jinling for two months, even if the people's customs change, there will not be some earth-shaking changes. Although I dare not be called a capable minister, but, I have been in Jinling for five years, and it is not a shame to say that I am conscientious. However, Li Zhifu only took over for two months, and found so many villains and troublesome people. I think, if it is not that I am incompetent, it is that Li Zhifu's memorial needs to be carefully examined by Your Majesty. "

"I dare to guarantee the head of the item, if there is even half a lie, I will be smashed to pieces."

In the harem, the Zhen family said to Emperor Zhaode like this, "I don't understand the affairs of the court. There is an old saying that abnormalities must be demons. Your Majesty has countless capable people in his hands, and sent imperial envoys Go to Jinling, why don't you know?" Zhen Xian, Lord Zhen, is the biological father of the Zhen family.Zhen Shi said softly, "The concubine is not speaking for my father. Your majesty just asks people to investigate. If your father is guilty, your majesty doesn't have to be sympathetic, just deal with it as usual."

Li Zeshi did not expect that this memorial of his did not attract a reward from the court, but an imperial envoy from the court.All kinds of depression need not be mentioned.

On the contrary, Zhang Biao, Situ San and others lived a more prosperous life.Li Ze took office as a new official, and went to the dead end to clean up the streets. Many of Zhang Biao's colleagues were arrested. If Chen Zao hadn't tipped off Zhang Biao and others, Zhang Biao and others would have followed suit.

However, the present benefits are also revealed.Li Ze turned his eyes away from the ground of Jinling. Zhang Biao's eyes were attracted by how many unowned lands were like fat meat. Zhang Biao and his brothers only went through a few small fires and became the city of Jinling. Countless Lord Biao.Now it is the Qinhuai River, and Zhang Biao can reach half of his hand.

Zhang Biao was a man with eyes, especially after this "catastrophe", he became more attentive and respectful to Chen Zao, and half of Fan De's money was given to Chen Zao.Chen Zao's income was several times higher than before, and he smiled at Zhang Biao, saying, "It seems that Brother Biao is full this time."

Zhang Biao bent his knees and knelt on the ground, patting his head respectfully, and said gratefully, "If Master Chen hadn't saved my life, how would I be here today. Master Chen is so kind and virtuous, and the villain will never be here." Dare to forget."

Chen Zao laughed, leaned over to support Zhang Biao, and said, "It's your own success."

Zhang Biao said sternly, "Mr. Chen will reward you for this young one. If Mr. Chen has orders in the future, I will die."

Chen Zao smiled, "You are too polite." Pointing to the chair, "Sit."

Zhang Biao thanked him, and Fang sat down on the chair under Chen Zao.Zhang Biao said, "The young one speaks from the bottom of his heart. With his humble eyes, he can also see that Mr. Chen is a person with great abilities and great prospects. The young one just thinks that he will follow Mr. Chen for a long time. To be protected by Master Chen, this is a small blessing."

Chen Zao knew that Zhang Biao's territory had expanded a lot, and now he was considered to be the number one person on the streets of Jinling City. He was worried that Zhang Biao would not take himself seriously because of his powerful power.I don't want Zhang Biao to come here now, but he is more courteous and respectful than before.Chen Zao was happy, so he said a few more words to Zhang Biao.

Zhang Biao said, "This is the monthly share money. The younger one collected half of it as a tribute to Mr. Chen. In addition, if Mr. Chen wants to raise some money, he will tell the younger one if he has something to do, and the younger one will dare to go through fire and water!"

Chen Zao was quite satisfied when he heard that Zhang Biao shared with him [-]-[-]. He smiled and said, "You just took over those new sites, so let's get a firm foothold first. Don't worry about other things."

Zhang Biao hurriedly got up and responded.

Chen Zao is a patient person. There are many bastards on the street who fawn on him, but he only picks a few people to associate with.Zhang Biao had the shortest time to deal with him, but he was the most knowledgeable.

From Chen Zao's point of view, Zhang Biao was lucky, and Li Zhifu was eager to make contributions and level the streets. Although his fortune was cut off for a while, Zhang Biao survived smoothly and took the opportunity to expand his territory.Although Chen Zao is not a good thing, he understands in his heart that pigs are fattened before they are slaughtered.Therefore, he was not in a hurry to squeeze Zhang Biao.

Moreover, people like Zhang Biao are just begging for life on the tip of a knife.Black and white are different. Chen Zao wants to make a fortune, but he definitely has no intention of forcing Zhang Biao and others to fight against him.Since Zhang Biao knows how to respect filial piety, Chen Zao can't let go of the favor that should be given to Zhang Biao.

Moreover, Chen Zao also had other ideas, and said with a smile, "A Biao, just do your best. If you need anything, just come to me. I will accommodate you if I can do it for you. If I can't do it, at least We can discuss it together."

Zhang Biao quickly agreed.

Chen Zao didn't stay with Zhang Biao for dinner, the two talked for a while, and Zhang Biao left.Before Zhang Biao left, Chen Zao said, "A Biao, from now on, the money will be the same as the original thirty-seven. Three for me, seven for you. It's not easy for you to have so many brothers to support."

"How did this happen? Master Chen didn't repay his kindness..."

Before Zhang Biao finished speaking, Chen Zao had already cut him off, saying, "You keep saying you want to listen to me, why, you didn't listen to my first sentence."

There was no other way, so Zhang Biao had no choice but to take orders.However, he couldn't figure out what Chen Zao was thinking, so he immediately called Situ San to discuss after returning home.

Situ San was also puzzled, and said, "Silver doesn't bite hands. This is the first time I've seen an official dislike silver."

Zhang Biao frowned, and said, "That's not true, what the hell, when we first came here, every time we gave money, Chen's face looked like we owed him eight hundred dandelions. We don’t give much money, he doesn’t care about it, and he also looks down on us. When I went today, he not only smiled, but also spoke kindly. When I left, he asked me to send less money. Saner, you say, Isn't this strange?"

Situ San thought about it, and said, "In the past, I looked down on us because we had a small land and gave little money. This is reasonable. Now that we have a land, we give more money, but he is not willing to take it." Already?" After thinking for a while, Situ San tentatively said, "I don't think this Chen is afraid of being bitten by too much money. He's afraid he has something up his sleeve!"

"What do we have to gain?" Zhang Biao spread his index finger and thumb, and pressed his forehead hard, with a troubled expression on his face, "Can't you see it this time, we people are not good enough compared to the yamen To put it in a depressing way, we are rushing to make dogs for others, and if they are willing to accept them, we will have food to eat. If one day these bastards want to use our promotion to make a fortune, we are afraid that we will die without knowing how to die? "

"Is there anything on us that the officials want to plot?" Zhang Biao asked, "I really can't think of it."

Situ San's heart moved, and he said, "Brother, can you tell the younger brother what the surname Chen said, and we brothers will think about it sentence by sentence, and see if we can feel the pulse of the surname Chen?"

Zhang Biao thought for a while, and then said everything.

Situ San pondered hard, and asked tentatively, "Brother Biao, do you think the meaning of the surname Chen is that you want us to stand firm, raise more people, and expand our territory in the future."

Zhang Biao said, "However, even if our territory expands, it's nothing more than giving more money to Chen. If it's just for money, why does he want me to give only [-]% of the share in the future?"

Situ San picked up the rough porcelain teapot of the Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea on the table, poured two cups of tea, and said, "Speaking of which, the expansion of our territory is not just a matter of money for the surnamed Chen. Brother Biao, what do you think?" Think, now we can barely rank in the top ten in Jinling City, right?"

If it was before, Zhang Biao didn’t have the confidence to do so, but now, Zhang Biao smiled slightly, “When our casino reopens, give the little ones two decent clothes, and don’t ask them to go begging on the street. I have a few coins." When it came to his old business, Zhang Biao was full of confidence, and said to Situ Sandao, "This is the beginning, San'er, believe it or not, I will give you three years of work, Brother Biao, and I can make money in Jinling City." Top three."

The corners of Situ San's lips curled up, "Perhaps, this person surnamed Chen has such an idea."

Zhang Biao was taken aback, Situ San handed Zhang Biao a cup of tea, and said, "Brother Biao also said that we are the dogs of the yamen. We have also inquired before, although the surname Chen can get some small money from us Son, he also has a little face in the yamen, but he is just a small boss, not the chief arrester of the yamen."

"Now, the chief catcher of the yamen is Feng Yingxiong and Feng catcher, and the one holding the head of the Qinhuai River is Feng catcher's brother-in-law Zhao Heipi." Situ San looked at Zhang Biao and said, "If we can replace Zhao Heipi in the future The position of Pi. Brother Biao, tell me, will someone surnamed Chen replace Feng Butou in the yamen?"

Zhang Biao's messy eyebrows twitched, and said, "This is not easy."

"That's right, it's not just about our territorial dispute." Situ San said, "I heard that Zhao Heipi is from the Cao Gang. No matter how capable we are, we will fight the Cao Gang with eggs. "

Zhang Biao felt concerned, "Who says it is not." Although he has some ambitions, he is not a daydreamer.

A cold light flashed in Situ San's eyes, "However, if you can't do your best to satisfy Master, then what's the use of Master wanting this dog?"

Zhang Biao was puzzled, "San'er, what do you mean..."

Situ San put his hands on the table and said word by word, "Brother Biao, since Zhao Heipi can join the Cao Gang, why can't we!"

Zhang Biao's heart tightened and he didn't speak.Situ San continued, "For a big gang like the Cao Gang, no matter if it's Boss Feng or Chen Boss, even if it's Li, you have to be cautious."

"Brother Biao, if we want to protect ourselves, the Cao Gang is a good way."

Zhang Biao poured the cold tea in his hand suddenly, clapped the table and said, "Okay!"