NovelBonte Chapter 109 The arrow is on the string
Chapter 109 The arrow is on the string
Chapter 109 The arrow is on the string
Today, Liu He is a household name in Hebei. He is a marquis for his meritorious service and is the son of Liu Yu. In terms of life experience, status and reputation, he is much higher than Zhang Chun. The two are incomparable.
Zhang Chun's face was gloomy, and he suddenly sneered and said, "So, is Brother Zhen's business trip to Youzhou this time to discuss marriage with the Liu family?"
Zhen Yao replied indifferently: "When Liu Zhonglang went down to Quyang to hunt for thieves, we had sent troops and rations, and we had contacted at that time."
"Hmph!" Zhang Chun snorted coldly, Zhen Yao was implying that he was unable to defeat the thieves, and said in a deep voice: "Don't forget, the Zhen family is in our territory of Zhongshan, and Liu He and his son are far away in Youzhou, beyond the reach of the whip. "
Zhen Yao smiled and said, "Don't forget, Prime Minister, that Yuyang is in Youzhou."
"You..." Seeing that the threat was unsuccessful, Zhang Chun smiled coldly, nodded and said, "Okay, you officials of the Zhen family have looked down on me, a grasslander, so leave!"
"Go slowly!" Zhen Yao got up and sent Zhang Chun out of the door, frowning.
Zhang Chun was born in a noble family in Yuyang. He started his family by associating with the barbarians outside the Great Wall.
After pondering for a moment, he hurried back to the back hall and told about Zhang Chun's leaving in anger. Zhen Yi said: "Now that the arrow is on the string, you have to send someone to Zhuo County to discuss marriage with Liu He immediately. Call your second brother back from Quliang, just in case."
"Yes!" Zhen Yao didn't dare to delay and immediately sent someone to take action.
Originally, he went to meet Liu He this time mainly to discuss the market in Shanggu, and to explore the possibility of marriage. But now that Zhang Chun has made such a fuss, there is no way out, and the marriage between the two families must be completed as soon as possible, otherwise it will be difficult to protect Zhang Chun. Pure and troublesome.
The commotion in the front yard quickly spread to the backyard. The left courtyard was where the fifth lady Liu and the seventh lady Zhen Rong lived. There was a commotion in the front hall. People screamed and the maids were sent to inquire, only to find out that it was about Zhen Dao's marriage. .
Sitting by the bed with her sleeves folded, Liu said dissatisfiedly, "Just for Lao Liu's marriage, why are you mobilizing people like this?"
"Mom, I'm the same age as my sister, why is the whole family planning her marriage, but no one cares about me?"
There was a person sitting behind the window curtain, it was Seventh Miss Zhen Rong, seeing that she had an exquisite figure and a good face, but there was a purple birthmark between the tip of her left eye and her hairline, which ruined her whole image.
"Oh, my poor child!" Mrs. Liu sighed softly and frowned: "If it weren't for this damn birthmark, you would be ten times more beautiful than Zhen Dao, and you would have as many people asking for marriage as her!"
"Why, why is it me!" Zhen Rong screamed suddenly, recognized the pillow, tore off the veil, with a hideous face: "It's all your fault, you turned me into an ugly monster—"
Mrs. Liu hurriedly stopped her, persuading her: "Rong'er, don't do this, and my mother doesn't want you to do this either!"
"Why did you give birth to me? Why -" Zhen Rong cried, lying on the edge of the bed and crying.
Mrs. Liu stroked her back and comforted her: "I heard that your brother went to invite Hua Tuo. This man is a miracle doctor. Maybe he can cure your illness when he comes."
However, Zhen Rong refused to let go, and screamed: "Zhen Dao, it is Zhen Dao who robbed me of my benefits, I hate her—"
Mrs. Liu quickly hugged her into her arms, and persuaded in a low voice: "Don't talk nonsense, if your father hears it, you will be punished again."
Zhen Rong persisted: "Punishment? Has he punished me less these years? I'm not afraid, just kill me."
Mrs. Liu also shed tears silently. Because of this birthmark, Zhen Rong was ridiculed by others since she was a child, and became narrow-minded and irritable. ?
Zhang Chun returned to the government office angrily. Thinking of being rejected three times by the Zhen family, and finally marrying Zhen Dao to Liu He, he was furious, but he had no choice but to do anything.
Although he is the Prime Minister of Zhongshan, the Zhen family is also very powerful in Zhongshan. They are the descendants of Zhen Han, the Taibao of the Eastern Han Dynasty. Their family has an official position with a hereditary salary of two thousand dan. Zhen Yi once served as an official to Cai Ling, and his family wealth is countless.
The Zhen family not only has hundreds of followers and servants, but also the second son of the Zhen family, Zhen Yanju Xiaolian, is a great general and is currently the head of Qu Liang. Although his official position is not high, he is He Jin's disciple, and he may be promoted soon , he did not dare to offend.
It was hard to swallow a bad breath, but there was nothing he could do. Zhang Chun walked around the government office like a trapped animal, and scolded several servants who came to report the case, making his subordinates tremble with fear for no reason.
After sitting in the study all afternoon, it was almost time to light the lamp. Zhang Chun stood up from the shadow behind the window and ordered his confidant Wang Zheng to be summoned. This was one of his most trusted subordinates.
Wang Zheng is of medium height and has a beard. He has the blood of the Wuhuan people, but because his mother was born after being captured by the Wuhuan people, he hates the Wuhuan people very much. He is capable and gradually becomes a confidant.
Under the dim light, Zhang Chun's face became more and more gloomy, and he asked Wang Zheng: "Which gang of thieves is the most powerful in Zhongshan at present?"
Wang Zheng thought that Zhang Chun was going to send troops to fight against the bandits, so he hurriedly said: "At present, the bandits are mainly concentrated in the mountains of Heishan, Shangquyang and Tang County. The leader of the bandits in Tang County is named Zhang Baiqi, with about [-] people. The bandits in Heishan are the most powerful. , there are three bandit leaders, namely Yu Du, Mu Gu, and Bai Rao, each based in the stronghold. In the past few months, they have taken in many yellow scarf thieves, and the number may exceed [-]."
Zhang Chun clenched his fist and said: "Hmph, there are twice as many officers and soldiers as me. Such arrogance."
Wang Zheng nodded and said: "If you want to suppress the bandits, the defenders of Zhongshan Kingdom may not be enough. You need to ask the governor Wang for help and ask him to send troops to suppress them."
"Who said I want to beg a thief?" Zhang Chun shouted and sneered: "Why should I let the prime minister fight with blood to keep the rich and powerful like them safe?"
"Prime Minister, you are..." Wang Zheng was stunned. As a Prime Minister, shouldn't it be natural to protect the people in the territory?
"Hahaha, I can't wait for them to go to Wuji right away and kill the Zhen family." Veins popped up on Zhang Chun's forehead, and he said with a smirk: "At that time, I want to see how the Zhen family is still alive." Putting their stinky airs in front of the truth."
Wang Zheng was taken aback and wanted to give some words to persuade him, but he thought of Zhang Chun's frustration today and was angry. He moved his mouth, but did not say anything after all, and asked: "Master called me here, what are your orders?"
Zhang Chun said slowly: "I want you to go to Tang County and find the thief Zhang Baiqi. I have something to discuss with him."
Wang Zheng was shocked and said: "Prime Minister, I'm afraid..."
Zhang Chun stared at Wang Zheng: "Why, you don't dare to go?"
Wang Zheng puffed out his chest: "It's just a thief, why are my subordinates so afraid of him? It's just the Prime Minister's contact with the thief. If anyone knows about it, I'm afraid it will be detrimental to the Prime Minister."
Zhang Chun sneered and said, "That's why I called you here and let you handle this matter alone, and don't let other people know the news."
Wang Zheng clasped his fists and said, "My lord, I will fight to the death and promise to bring you the message."
"Very good!" Zhang Chun patted Wang Zheng on the shoulder and ordered: "You only said that we have private matters to discuss, and have nothing to do with the court. They have their own interests."
(End of this chapter)