wise man

Liu Yishou couldn't ride a horse, and Chen Shoushi asked him about something, so they took a carriage to Bafangxiang.He Yidao didn't have a corpse to dissect, so he temporarily acted as a coachman.

Chen Shoushi has broad shoulders and narrow waist, wrapped in an official robe, not only does not look thin, but is extraordinarily heroic.In addition, his facial features are well-defined, and his eyes are particularly deep. He seems to be able to see through people with a casual glance. Therefore, even if he does not speak, he still exudes a strong aura.

Liu Yishou made jokes behind his back, and even made fun of Chen Shoushi, but he was well versed in the world and had great eyesight, so when he was with Chen Shoushi, he would never dare to make any mistakes.

Chen Shoushi chatted with him like a family: "Master Liu, as far as I know, the name Bafang Lane has a long history. A hundred years ago, this place was very prosperous, and there were eight families gathered together, namely Gao, Han, Zhao, Wei, Chu, Yan, Qi, and Qin are all rich and powerful. Therefore, "Bafang Lane" is named after these eight families. Later, as the years changed, due to natural disasters, man-made disasters, and their own reasons, the eight families The aristocratic family is gradually declining, and now, only the Gao, Qin, and Chu families are still wealthy in Bafang Lane, and the rest have become ordinary people, right?"

Liu Yishou opened his mouth wide in surprise: "My lord, how do you know so much?"

"I read "Changzhou County Chronicles."

"My lord, you really have a photographic memory." Liu Yishou admired him sincerely.Even though he has lived in Changzhou County for three years, he can't name all the eight families.But Chen Shoushi actually memorized the names of these eight families just by reading a book.

"Master Liu, tell me about the Gao family." Chen Shoushi said.

"Your Excellency," Liu Yishou said, "the Gao family has dabbled a lot in the business field. It can be said that they do what they want to make money, but the main business is brocade cloth. The current head of the Gao family is Gao Boming. There is a younger brother, Gao Zhongyang. It is really interesting to talk about the two sons of the Gao family. Gao Boming is the eldest son, and he is a descendant. I heard that he started doing business with Mr. Gao when he was fourteen or fifteen years old. The master thinks highly of him; Gao Zhongyang is the second son, and a concubine, but he was spoiled and spoiled since he was a child, and he is spoiled by the master Gao."

"Oh? Could it be because his mother is favored?" Chen Shoushi asked.

"This is also one of the reasons, but on the other hand, my subordinates have heard that Gao Zhongyang is lively, eloquent, and very good at flattering Mr. Gao. Gao Boming is calm and restrained, and never deliberately pleases his father. The eldest son will only be strict, while the second son will be indulged."

"The brothers of the Gao family will learn martial arts?"

"I've never heard of it." Liu Yishou said, "So, my subordinates never thought that Gao Longyang, the flower picker, might be Gao Zhongyang."

Chen Shoushi glanced at him, and said: "Since Gao Zhongyang is a playboy, he should like to show off, why have you and Hu Di only met him once or twice?"

Liu Yishou said: "Your Excellency, I don't know. Both my subordinate and Hu Di have only been here for three years. Three years ago, Mr. Gao passed away. I heard from the former yamen servant that Mr. Gao knew that he would die soon, so he gave away his family property. It was divided in advance. Gao Zhongyang thought that he was favored and should be favored by his father. Unexpectedly, Master Gao left most of the family property to Gao Boming, and what he gave Gao Zhongyang was only a fraction. Knowing how to take care of things, he quickly ruined the family property. Later, he lived with his elder brother and lived on his elder brother."

Chen Shoushi said: "From this point of view, Master Gao is wise."

Liu Yishou was puzzled: "What does your lord mean by this?"

"When Mr. Gao divided the property, he had already left a retreat for the youngest son."

Liu didn't understand at all.

Chen Shoushi said: "He knows that the youngest son is incompetent. After his death, the youngest son may find it difficult to gain a foothold in the world and has to rely on his elder brother. Therefore, when he divided the family property, he deliberately 'wronged' the youngest son. In this way, The eldest son is naturally guilty, and the younger son will rely on his elder brother in the future, and the elder brother can't bear to refuse." He paused, and a funny smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, "However, this Gao Boming is a generous person. Take care of my brother."

Liu Yishou said: "That's not all what my subordinates heard."

"Oh? You said."

"Gao Zhongyang has been restrained by his elder brother since he lived in Gao Boming's place. Gao Boming has been very strict with him. Although he is well-clothed and well-fed at home, he is not allowed to go out to spend time, drink and have fun. Therefore, in recent years, Gao Zhongyang has almost been with him. Those friends from the past are gone. I heard that sometimes he sneaks out to play, and when he returns home, he will be taught by his elder brother. He is a little afraid of his elder brother."

"So that's how it is." Chen Shoushi thought, no wonder he wanted to steal incense and jade.

At the gate of Gao's house, Chen Shoushi looked at the Zhumen compound in front of him, and thought, "It's much richer than the county government. No wonder County magistrate Sun is not greedy enough. If he wants to expand the county government, he must be extremely jealous of Gao's family, right?"

The concierge heard that the county magistrate was coming, so he hurried to report.Liu Yishou stopped him: "Are your uncle and second master here?"

The concierge said: "They are all here."

"Okay, you can just sue your uncle quietly, my lord doesn't like publicity."

The concierge answered, and went in to make an announcement. After a while, he saw a man in a purple robe rushing over. When he saw Chen Shoushi, he bowed his head and said, "Your Excellency is here, and the scorpion is shining. I didn't greet you from afar. Instead, I told you to wait. Caomin excuse me."

When Chen Shoushi saw that this person had slightly dark skin, a straight face, and a calm appearance, without the slightest philistinism or the appearance of a profiteer, his first impression was very good.

He said kindly: "Grandpa, no courtesy."

Gao Boming said: "Your Excellency, it really hurts the grassroots people to call them like that. Please just call the grassroots people by their humble names."

Chen Shoushi smiled: "Brother Boming, it's a pleasure to meet you."

Liu Yishou: "..." Your Excellency is too close to the people, right?

Gao Boming also saw him and greeted him, "Master Liu."

Master Liu said: "Master Gao, it's been a long time."

Gao Boming invited them in, directly invited them to the study, and solemnly saluted: "Your Excellency ordered not to make it public, but Boming speculated on his will on his own, and invited him to the study."

Chen Shoushi looked at him appreciatively, this person is not only pragmatic, but also very smart.His father also knew it back then, right?It's just that his son doesn't fight or grab, so he is happy to entrust him with the heavy responsibility.The so-called hard work for the capable.

He falsely raised his hand: "Brother Boming, you don't need to be too polite. I'm afraid that my reason for coming may embarrass Brother Boming, so I apologize in advance."

Gao Boming said: "My lord, why did you say that? Your lord has something to do, please just give me instructions."

Chen Shoushi said: "Since that's the case, I'll cut to the chase. Brother Boming, do you know that in the past three years, there has been a flower picker named Gao Longyang in Changzhou County?"

Gao Boming's complexion changed slightly.Although this change was very subtle, it was captured keenly by Chen Shoushi.He stared at Gao Boming, his eyes were calm, but almost penetrated to the marrow of his bones: "Last night, this thief broke into the county government office, intending to mistreat my guards. I captured him and locked him in the woodshed. And he fled in a carriage. My personal bodyguard Yang Zhen went to hunt him down, but he hasn't returned yet, I'm worried that he has been captured by Gao Longyang."

When it comes to "personal bodyguard Yang Zhen", he utters almost every word, as if each word weighs more than a thousand weights.

Chen Shoushi noticed that Gao Boming's forehead was covered with cold sweat.

"Brother Boming," Chen Shoushi said, "Last night, I shot this thief in the abdomen with my own sword, and saw his face."

Gao Boming's expression changed suddenly, and he raised his head in panic, "My lord?"

Chen Shoushi said: "I drew his appearance and showed it to Mr. Liu and the yamen servant Hu Di. They all recognized him. This person is Lingdi Gao Zhongyang."

"No!" Gao Boming lost his voice, "Although my younger brother is stubborn, he is not so ridiculous."

"It's not absurd, it's a crime!" Chen Shoushi said in a deep voice, "Brother Boming really doesn't have a clue? Or, is he thinking about brotherhood and trying to cover it up for him?"

"No, no." Gao Boming shook his hands and took two steps back unconsciously, "No, it won't be him."

Chen Shoushi smiled slightly: "Brother Boming, if you don't believe me, you might as well search your brother's room yourself to see if my guards are imprisoned by him, and see if your brother has a sword wound on his body, one shoulder, one abdomen.

"In addition, I have informed Meng Xiang, the regiment trainer, to bring the sergeants here, but I don't want to have any trouble with Brother Boming. Although I met Brother Boming for the first time, we hit it off right away. There are such talented and virtuous businessmen as Brother Boming in Changzhou County , I am honored to be the county magistrate. Bafangxiang, and even Changzhou County, need to be rejuvenated by a group of insightful people, and Brother Birming is the most suitable candidate."

Gao Boming lowered his head, a drop of sweat rolled down his face.

"Brother Boming, it's up to you whether you want to protect Brother Ling, or be a righteous person who kills relatives."

Chen Shoushi's voice was neither high nor impatient, but it carried a kind of majesty that seemed to be born with him.Gao Boming suddenly knelt heavily: "My lord..." There was a tangled pain on his face.

"You actually already expected my intentions, didn't you?" Chen Shoushi said softly, "Did you plan to bribe me?"

"No, no, the grass people dare not." Gao Boming was so ashamed of guilt, "The grass people did doubt it, but the grass people didn't dare to seek the truth. It wasn't until the adults pointed it out that the grass people..."

"In that case, what does Brother Birming intend to do?"

Gao Boming stood up, bowed his head and said, "My lord, please follow me."

Gao Zhongyang was anxious like a trapped animal, because Yang Zhen had a fever after passing out of a coma.He himself was a seriously injured patient, and there was another patient beside him, which made things worse.

For fear of being known by others, call the doctor quietly.After seeing it for Yang Zhen, he made the medicine and asked Gao Le to feed it to Yang Zhen.But Yang Zhen gritted her teeth tightly, as if she no longer had the will to survive.

Gao Zhongyang was angry and impatient, and yelled into his ear: "Small arrester, I promise I won't move you. Take your medicine, okay?" After repeating this several times, Yang Zhen opened his mouth slightly.

Gao Zhongyang gritted his teeth with hatred: "Am I a devil? Does he hate me so much?"

Gao Le glanced at him, hesitant to speak.

"If you want to fart, just let it go, don't hold it in!" Gao Zhongyang roared.

"Second Master, this slave just thinks...a twisted melon is not sweet, why do you have to force others?"

"Quickly feed the medicine and stop talking nonsense!" Gao Zhongyang shouted violently.

After finally feeding the medicine, Yang Zhen fell asleep drowsily, Gao Zhongyang couldn't take it anymore, and fell asleep too.

Gao Le stayed in the room alone, because he didn't sleep well last night, he also dozed off.At this moment, Gao Boming opened the door and barged in, followed by Chen Shoushi and Liu Yishou.

Chen Shoushi saw Yang Zhen lying on Xiangfei's couch at a glance. He rushed over and saw Yang Zhen's face was sickly red, and when he touched his forehead, his tentacles were hot.

Gao Boming was dumbfounded at this moment, his face extremely ugly.

Chen Shoushi rushed to Gao Zhongyang's bed and picked him up.Gao Zhongyang woke up suddenly, seeing Chen Shoushi and his elder brother, he was so frightened that his soul flew out: "Chen, Mr. Chen, big, big, big brother...?"

Gao Boming pointed at Gao Zhongyang, trembling with anger: "Bastard, bastard, you, you've disgraced the Gao family!"

At this time, there was a neighing sound from outside the gate, and Chen Shoushi gave an order to Mr. Liu: "Call someone, and take this criminal away!"

Master Liu took the order to go, and soon brought in Meng Xiang, the regiment trainer, two sergeants and Hu Di, tied Gao Zhongyang with a rope, and escorted him out.

Gao Zhongyang shouted as he walked: "Big brother, big brother, save little brother, save little brother!"

Gao Boming stood there like a stone statue, his face pale.

Chen Shoushi gently picked up Yang Zhen, and said to Gao Boming: "Brother Boming, I will take my bodyguards back for treatment first, thank you for your help today, I will remember it in my heart."

Only then did Gao Boming come back to his senses, and said with a deep bow: "My lord speaks seriously, grassroots..."

Chen Shoushi said: "Brother Boming understands righteousness deeply, and Shoushi admires it. From then on, we are friends."

With tears in the corners of Gao Boming's eyes, he lowered his head and said, "Caomin... Boming thank you sir."

Meng Xiang originally wanted to say hello to Chen Shoushi, but seeing him carrying Yang Zhen out, she seemed to ignore him at all.He rubbed his nose and whispered to Liu Yihand: "Did I come to help in vain? Mr. Chen treats me as if I don't exist..."

Chen Shoushi suddenly turned his head and met Meng Xiang's eyes.Meng Xiang half-opened her mouth in embarrassment, and stood there in a daze.

Chen Shoushi smiled slightly: "Meng Tuanlian, thank you for your help. When I recruit some guards, I won't bother Meng Tuanlian to run errands for such a small case."

Meng Xiang's face turned red: "My lord, what are you talking about? It's my honor to serve you."

Chen Shoushi hugged Yang Zhen and got into the carriage for the return journey.Liu Yishou and He Yidao were driving in front together.The sergeant escorted Gao Zhongyang, at this time Gao Zhongyang was hurt and stumbled as he walked.

Yang Zhen frowned, as if trapped in a nightmare.Chen Shoushi whispered distressedly: "Yang Zhen, Yang Zhen." Yang Zhen's mouth moved, and Chen Shoushi leaned into his ear, listening to his sleepy words: "My lord, my lord...Chen Shoushi..."

Chen Shoushi twitched his eyebrows, and smiled slowly: "Damn boy, you are so courageous in your sleep, you dare to call me by my name?"