Zhu Nao

Yu Changming narrowed his eyes and said, "Do you recognize me?"

"I didn't recognize it before." Zhu Nao said leisurely, "But now I do."

Yu Changming raised his eyebrows slightly, and looked at Zhu Nao with more thoughtfulness.

Jing Zhe was quite surprised when he heard the word "Master Yuzhai", and still maintained a guarded posture.Zhu Nao said: "Jing Zhe, Yu Zhaizhu is not nervous, why are you nervous?"

Jingzhe was puzzled.Since Yu Changming is the head of the Changming Village, he should be highly skilled in martial arts, why should he be nervous?However, after thinking about it, he understood what Zhu Nao meant.Yu Changming is a wanted criminal by the government, as long as they yell "The Changming village master is here", he will be in a very dangerous situation.Since he dared to show up, there should be no malice.

Wanting to understand this level, Jing Zhe retracted his posture and stepped aside.

Zhu Nao said, "Master Yu, can you find a place to sit down and talk?"

Yu Changming readily agreed.

Zhu Nao took the two of them to a nearby teahouse.

After entering the teahouse, he asked for an elegant seat.Cheng Jingzhe consciously went outside to guard, leaving only Zhu Nao and Yu Changming talking.

After taking his seat, Yu Changming avoided all greetings and temptations, and asked straight to the point: "What business do you want to talk to me about?"

A few days ago, he received a letter from Junau.The content of the letter was very simple. It only said that he wanted to discuss a business with Yu Changming. If Yu Changming was interested, he could find an opportunity to discuss it in detail.

Zhu Nao smiled and said, "Master Yu is really a cheerful person." The letter only said that there was a chance to talk in detail, but he didn't expect Yu Changming to come to him so boldly.

Yu Changming gave a faint "hmm".

In fact, at this moment, even he himself was surprised.Although he is a straightforward person, but just sitting in a teahouse in the bustling streets of Langzhou City with someone he met for the first time, he did not expect that he would be so impulsive.After all, no matter how you say it, he is a wanted criminal by the government.

He didn't know whether it was the twenty carts of grain, or his investigation and observation of Zhu Nao, which gave him a strange feeling that he couldn't explain clearly.He was so curious, that's why we met today.

Now that the other party had already cut to the chase, Zhu Nao went straight to the point.He changed his address and asked, "May I ask Brother Yu what his long-cherished wish is?"

Yu Changming didn't like such an intimate address, but the question Zhu Nao asked made him forget about the address for a while.He was surprised: "Why do you ask that?"

Zhu Nao's tone was relaxed: "I want to make a deal with Brother Yu, and of course I hope that both of us will gain something. So I want to know, what does Brother Yu want?"

Yu Changming didn't know how to answer.This question is too big. If you simply ask him what he wants, then he has to feed hundreds of people in Changming Village. He needs food and money. As the weather is getting colder, he also needs winter clothes.But what Zhu Nao asked was not a one-year-old plan, but a long-cherished wish in his life, which made it difficult to open his mouth.

Yu Changming remained silent, and Zhu Nao was not in a hurry, and sipped the tea slowly.The Mengding camellia here has a delicate scent, mild and diluted, which is really a good product.

After a while, Yu Changming threw the question back: "What about you?"

Zhu Nao smiled, and put down his teacup: "My long-cherished wish is too big, and I can't finish it in a few words. But what I think right now is the same as Brother Yu."

Yu Changming frowned: "Oh?"

Zhu Nao said: "Even though Brother Yu has fallen into the grass, he still has a chivalrous heart and wants to protect the common people. Is that right?"

Anyone with a little heart can find out what kind of person Yu Changming is.His father once worked as an official in the state capital, and he offended the chief because of his uprightness, so he was demoted and returned to his hometown.He inherited his father's behest, he had a reputation as a chivalrous man when he was young, he was willing to do good, and saved the poor. When he grew up, his prestige in the village even surpassed all the squires and county magistrates.Because of this, after he fell into grass, a large number of villagers in the village were willing to build villages with him, and the number of farmers in several villages decreased by more than half.

After falling into the grass, he never oppressed the people.He reclaimed farmland in the mountains and collected protection fees from passing business travelers to maintain the cost of the cottage.Not only did he not plunder the people, but there are also rumors that he would secretly send money and food to the original villagers to help them survive the disaster year.

What Zhu Nao said, Yu Changming didn't refute it, he just acquiesced.He said: "You agree with what I think? I don't believe it."

He said again: "Master Zhu, I have never liked businessmen."

Then he said, "I don't think you are a kind person either."

Before Zhu Nao could speak, he refuted three sentences in a row, his unfriendly intentions were completely undisguised.Of course he knew about Zhu Nao's purchase of land to recruit people, and he also knew that Zhu Nao had given the disaster victims extremely favorable conditions.But it wasn't the first day he heard about Jun Nao, he had heard about every feat of Jun Nao over the years.Even if people like Zhu Nao don't talk about evil, they have nothing to do with kindness.Zhu Nao's various actions today, he prefers to use "discovery of conscience" to explain.

Not only was Zhu Nao not unhappy about Yu Changming's questioning, but he had a good time.He seemed very interested in the topic Yu Changming raised, and asked back with a smile: "Then are you a good person?"

Yu Changming lowered his eyes silently.Up to now, he has long been shameless and pretends to be kind.The world is absurd and the fortune is not good. He has too much helplessness and a little regret when he has come to this point.The only thing he can do is to try his best to keep the morality in his heart, even if it seems ridiculous to others.But even so, he still has a hard time sticking to it.

Zhu Nao asked himself and answered, "I don't think you are kind."

Yu Changming was slightly taken aback.He didn't mind Junao accusing him, but he didn't understand what Junao was trying to say.

Zhu Nao said: "Since you started this, I'd like to hear from you, what do you think is good and what is evil?"

Yu Changming was startled again, his brows furrowed.He thought that the businessman was cunning and articulate, and Zhu Nao didn't get to the point after talking for a long time, but instead made such a big detour, there must be some schemes.Maybe he dug a hole somewhere for him to jump in, trying to trick him into being fooled.So he coldly refused to answer: "Which is good and which is evil, I still need to explain? Master Zhu, what exactly do you want to say?"

Zhu Nao said: "I want to trick you into making a deal with me. Wally Master, be patient, listen to what I have to say, and see if it makes sense."

Yu Changming: "..."

Yu Changming: "..."

Yu Changming: "Tell me."

Zhu Nao smiled, and said: "In my opinion, the most good in the world is nothing more than six words: stay in one's position, seek one's job. And the most evil in the world is nothing more than four words: neglect of duty."

Yu Changming stared at him blankly.

Zhu Nao said: "Look, now the people all over the world are calling the dog emperor stupid, the dog eunuchs control the government, and the dog power ministers are corrupt. I would like to defend them. The emperor is nothing more than lazy, plus It is human nature to favor the eunuch and the beautiful concubine who grew up with him. Ordinary people have three wives and four concubines, who has no preference? As for the eunuch, he has worked hard to serve the royal family for decades, because he lacks a handle It is not incomprehensible that everyone looks down on him, and it is not incomprehensible to seize the opportunity to taste the taste of being in a high position; as for those powerful officials who are corrupt and accept bribes, it is even more understandable. How many people in the world do not love money?"

"It is said that they are a disaster to the common people in the world. In fact, none of the people who died of hunger on the roadside were starved to death by them, and none of the people who died in the fire of war were killed by them. But they are still the most evil in the world. Even if they put three, five, three Fifty, or even three to five thousand disaster victims are brought home to treat them well and take good care of them, but they can't change their evil. Do you agree with my brother Yu?"

Yu Changming's pupils narrowed slightly, and he fixed his gaze on Zhu Nao, making a mistake.

Zhu Nao continued: "After talking about the most evil, let's talk about the most good. If the emperor seeks his position, the eunuchs dare not monopolize power, and his relatives have no way to interfere in politics; if a hundred officials seek their positions, the officials will rule peacefully, and the world will be peaceful; the common people will seek their positions. , then the fields are rich, the tools are exquisite, the commerce is prosperous, and a peaceful and prosperous age can be expected. Then, an emperor who can save several lives by rejuvenating his hands, or an emperor who works hard to govern, which one do the people want? Which one is the best in the world?"

Yu Changming didn't say anything.Under the table, his hands were clenched into fists.

A few months ago, because Yu Ping led people to hijack Zhu Nao's caravan, he had a big fight with Yu Ping.At that time Yu Ping asked him, the brothers in the cottage were almost out of food, why did he still talk about those bullshit rules?In fact, like Yu Ping, he hated those profit-seeking businessmen, but he took people's money, so he felt that he had to abide by the rules.

There are many things that he understands in his heart, but he doesn't understand them thoroughly enough, and he can't explain them clearly to others.He could only say the word "rule".But he knew that Yu Ping was not the only one in the cottage, there were many people who didn't agree with what he did.It's just that people respect him, so they dare not speak out.

He felt depressed and had nowhere to go.But he didn't expect that today, in such a place, facing such a person, those things that he didn't think about clearly were explained clearly and clearly.

After Zhu Nao had a long talk, he picked up his teacup and moistened his lips, before he got to the point unhurriedly: "Brother Yu, there are dozens of cottages in Longcheng Mountain, densely populated by bandits. I know you are kind, unless they take the initiative Make trouble, otherwise you won’t make things difficult for them. But I still say this, I’m in my position, I’m looking for a job. If you let those bandits go, won’t it affect your duty as the head of Changming Village?”

"I……"

Before Yu Changming could speak, Zhu Nao continued: "I don't want to kill Brother Yu. I just want to say, did Brother Yu ever think that with your ability, you could have protected more people—including those people. "

Yu Changming's lips moved and finally closed again.He remained silent, and the sparkle in his eyes became clearer and brighter.For a long time, he has experienced many helplessness and dilemmas. He doesn't know how to choose, and he also knows that there is something wrong with him, but he often can't figure it out, where is his wrong?Now, someone pointed out a clear path for him.

For a long time, he stared fixedly at Zhu Nao and said, "Master Zhu."

"Ok?"

"What is your job?"

Zhu Naoyin smiled and said, "Right now... I'm a businessman, and my job is naturally—to make money, make a lot of money, and make more money."

……

When Yu Changming was not in the village, another incident happened in Changming Village.

"It's not good! It's not good!" A young man stumbled and rushed up the mountain, panting, "The caravan we escorted was robbed again!"

In the absence of Yu Changming, the affairs of the village will be taken care of by Yu Ping, the master of the second village.Hearing this, Yu Ping raised his eyebrows and said, "Again? Last time, didn't my brother tell you to follow the road behind the mountain secretly? You still got robbed like this?"

The young man said with a pale face: "Yes. We listened to the words of the village master, sent the caravan to the mountain pass, and then followed it from a distance, hoping to see if there would be another robbery. It turned out that we did. We rushed out to arrest people, but when they saw us coming out, they turned around and ran away, but we missed us, and they snatched two loads of goods, and even cut and wounded one of our brothers and two caravan porters."

"What?!" Yu Ping was furious, "How dare you hurt our people? Have you seen their faces?"

The young man shook his head: "No, their faces are covered with black cloth, which is very tight."

Yu Ping kicked over the shelf beside him, and everyone backed away in fright.Yu Ping said in a dark voice: "Send the order! All the adult men in the village gather quickly, leaving 50 people guarding the hill, and the rest follow me! Let's go to Longcheng Mountain to avenge the injured brother!"

Everyone was shocked: "The second village master, the village master said..."

"The village master, what a fart!!" Yu Ping roared, but suppressed the voices of objection.

He said with a gloomy face: "I told him that my brother is kind and soft-hearted. I told him [-] million times, but he couldn't listen to a word! How is it now? Our brothers in Changming Village are being oppressed everywhere, and refugees dare to kill us Brother, other cottages dare to snatch the caravan we protect, and even dare to kill our people! We have eaten our last meal, and we have to deliver food to the villagers. What kind of useless life is this?! Ah? What a useless day?!"

There was a complete silence around him, and no one dared to speak in his anger.

"Are you willing to live this kind of life? Are you willing?? Don't clean up those bastards. When we go out of the mountain, a group of masked people will rush out and chop us up. Are you happy?? Do you like it?" Yu Ping glanced at the people in front of him, and those who were questioned by him lowered their heads.

Yu Ping calmed down a bit, and said again, "Yes, my brother is kind, kind, and kind, and I respect him too. But he is the owner of the village, and we all gave up our previous peaceful life to come here to become bandits. What are we trying to do? Don’t we just want to stop being bullied by others? What’s wrong?!”

Most of the people still didn't respond, but a few who had been with Yu Ping for a long time couldn't help but support him: "Yes, the second village master is right."

Someone also whispered: "The village owner will be angry if he finds out."

Yu Ping pointed at the man's nose and said, "Angry? Heh! Last time my brother sent someone to make them admit it, which bastard did it, but unfortunately none of them admitted it, and they committed it again and again today! Let's go and get it done now." After those bastards are cleaned up, they are just helping my brother Liwei and sharing his worries, understand?"

The person being questioned by him backed away again and again, not daring to make another sound.

Yu Ping said loudly: "Those who want to keep the prestige of Changming Village, those who want to be bullied no longer, take the matter and follow me now!"

People hesitated, and people picked up sticks, long knives, rakes and other things one after another.Gradually, more and more people picked up weapons.

Yu Ping glanced at everyone, with excitement in his eyes.He knew that as long as he successfully incited some people, more and more people would gradually obey.Taking advantage of Yu Changming's absence, if he can lead the crowd to level the villages in Longcheng Mountain and make great achievements, his prestige in the village will be greatly enhanced.Soon he will be able to replace Yu Changming.

The people in Changming Village were confused.Someone was at a loss, but was frightened by Yu Ping's angry scolding, and picked up the weapon in a daze.Some people didn't even know what was going on, but when they saw others picking up weapons, they ignorantly picked up the ones that could be used.

Finally, more than half of the people picked up weapons.

Yu Ping was overjoyed, he didn't want to wait for the rest of the people, and shouted: "Everyone follow me—"

Before the words fell, another person ran up from the foot of the mountain and shouted loudly: "The village master is back! The village master is back!"

Yu Ping was taken aback.This time Yu Changming came out of the mountain and said that he was going to Langzhou for something. He thought he was going to stay in Langzhou for a few days, why did he come back so soon? !

Everyone was amazed, the long-legged Yu Changming had already passed the hill and entered the village.He saw the crowd gathered together, many of them still had weapons in their hands, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes: "What happened?"

Immediately someone said: "Master, the caravan we escorted was robbed again near Longcheng Mountain."

Yu Changming immediately understood what happened, and cast a glance at Yu Ping.Feeling guilty, Yu Ping avoided his sharpness and turned his face away.However, when he thought about it again, he suddenly felt that this was an opportunity.Now half of the people have taken up arms, which shows that the majority of people in the village are unwilling to swallow their anger.Taking advantage of everyone's presence, he had a good argument with Yu Changming, which might be a good opportunity to win people's hearts.

He immediately turned his face back, staring at his eyes, and was about to speak carefully when he opened his mouth when he suddenly heard Yu Changming say calmly: "Order 150 people, take your weapons and follow me to Longcheng Mountain."

Yu Ping's half-open mouth froze, and he couldn't believe his ears.

People also looked at Yu Changming in surprise.

Yu Changming glanced at the crowd and said, "What are you waiting for?"

Only then did the crowd come to their senses, immediately cheered and picked up their weapons one after another.Compared with people's reluctance and hesitation when Yu Ping gave the order just now, after Yu Changming opened his mouth, there was almost no response.

Yu Changming ordered people, said to leave, and led the mighty team down the mountain in a short while.

Yu Ping, who was forgotten on the mountain, was still immersed in shock and couldn't extricate himself.

Is the sun coming out from the west? ? ?

The author has something to say: Yu Changming: (This profiteer wants to fool me) What exactly are you trying to say?

Junao: I want to fool you.

Yu Changming: ...

Yu Changming: Big brother, tell me, little brother is all ears.