Han Zuo Gaomen

Chapter 76
The ox cart rolled by, Zhu Gong's face in the carriage was as sinking as water, and his heart was ashamed.

No matter how dull he is, he has already sorted out a general idea of ​​what happened today.That boy from the Shen family admitted that he intended to harm him, Zhu Gong had no doubts about this.This kid knew that he had almost died in surrender a few days ago, but this time he instigated someone to tempt him to surrender again, his intentions can be described as ulterior motives!

Shen Zhezi has great malice towards him, Zhu Gong knows this very well.However, what made him dare not think about it was why the Qiu family was willing to drive him?Is it Qiu He's idea alone, or the Qiu family has secretly linked up with the Shen family?
Once this question came to his mind, Zhu Gongdun felt as if he was sitting on pins and needles.At present, among the households with grain in Wu Xing, the Qiu family is the most.Among the families that participated in besieging the Shen family to buy food, the Qiu family was also the most important one.Otherwise, how could Zhu Gong create such a big battle with his own strength?

If the Qiu family and the Shen family are linked together, then this alliance against the Shen family will be destroyed by itself!And Zhu Gongbo's big gamble on the family business is bound to lose!

"Go back to Bianshan Villa!"

Zhu Gong hurriedly told the coachman that he was eager to find out this question, did the old man of the Qiu family break their agreement and join forces with the Shen family in private?

The coachman was surprised, quickly stopped the ox cart, and then turned around.

The carriage jolted, and Zhu Gong's stomach was churning, and suddenly a belch, full of alcohol, came up, and the pungent and mellow breath spread between his lips and teeth.This made Zhu Gong's mood suddenly sink, and then he thought of what Shen Zhezi said just now.

There are no mineral deposits in Wukang Mountain, but there are Liquan...

At the same time, the image of Xu Kuang reporting the news to himself with a mysterious face came back to his mind, and Zhu Gong suddenly realized that he was indeed killed by that Shen family boy this time!I'm afraid Xu Kuang's poor man has already taken refuge in Shen's family, and then turned back to deceive himself!
Once he understood this point, Zhu Gong was startled and said sternly: "Don't go to the villa, go to Wukang, hurry up!"

Now Wukang not only stores the grain he bought, but also hoards all the grain and goods at home. He hurried to Wucheng, and Xu Kuang took care of those things.Xu Kuang is no longer trustworthy, and his own property is in jeopardy!

Hearing the stern voice of the master, the coachman didn't dare to be negligent, and hurriedly turned to Wukang again.

At this time, Zhu Gong's heart was completely disillusioned, and the originally open and clear situation suddenly became confusing and besieged on all sides.He no longer needed to ask Qiu Cheng whether he was connected with the Shen family, or he would be humiliating himself if he went any further!

The situation is already obvious. The Shen family discovered a good spring for wine making from Wukang Mountain, so they spread suspicions, deliberately exaggerated the danger of food shortages, and then secretly connected with the Qiu family to create a situation. !
As for why the Qiu family was like this, Zhu Gong quickly thought of the answer.Wucheng has a long history of wine making, and the Qiu family is the leading wine producer in Wuxing. The Shen family suddenly got help from the heavens, dug out the Liquan, and then processed high-quality real pulp, which did not hesitate to shake the foundation of the Qiu family's business.Therefore, it is normal for the Qiu family to seek cooperation with the Shen family!
Others may just infer the effect of the Liquan real jelly, but Zhu Gong has personally experienced it.What Shen Zhezi said, specializing in dispelling poison, can conquer everything, is indeed true!He had been taking powder for a long time, and his life was in danger one after another, but this time he took the Liquan real jelly, the dispersing effect is far better than before, and his body has never been more comfortable.This real jelly has the miraculous effect of bringing the dead back to life for those who have taken it away!

The Shen family used this bargaining chip to threaten the Qiu family, how could the Qiu family not bow their heads!
At this time, Zhu Gong was already in a state of chaos, he didn't feel that his wild thoughts were absurd, but he was actually scaring himself.He had already forgotten that the lack of food in the Shen family was created by himself, and he also forgot that the bad relationship with the Shen family was caused by his doting on his concubine and destroying his wife.Thinking about the Shen family with my own heart, I feel more and more that this is a complete scam aimed at him!

After having this conjecture, he felt that the Shen family was vicious and despicable, and they would do everything in order to seize his family property, without any consideration for in-laws!

"Shen Shiju, what have I done to offend you, to plan my family's fortune so painstakingly! Do you really want to force me to death before you will be willing to give up!"

Speaking angrily, Zhu Gong felt that he was shrouded in a lifeless conspiracy, and then he came to his senses, the Shen family tried their best to lure him into the game, and now he rushed to Wukang with a rush, wouldn't it be his own death?

"Don't go to Wukang, hurry up, go home!"

Hearing that the master had changed his mind again, the coachman was completely in a mess, not knowing where he was going.He was not in a hurry to turn, but just slowed down, waiting for the owner to change his mind.Sure enough, after a while, Zhu Gong's slightly depressed voice sounded again in the carriage: "I'm not going home, let's go to Wukang first."

The reason why he changed his mind again was because Zhu Gong was almost desperate.Regardless of whether the Shen family has worked hard to plan his family's business or not, his own behavior of pampering his concubine and destroying his wife is indeed true. Even if he rushes back home and even asks Zhu's family for help, although Wuzhong is big, there is no place for him to gain a foothold.Instead of struggling in vain, it is better to accept fate.

As the Shen family boy said, next spring, whether to eat wine or eat sacrifices is only a matter of his thoughts.Now that all his escape routes are blocked, my family may not be softer towards him than the Shen family.The only way out now is to bow your head.

"Separate one of you to go home and report the letter, and take the two gentlemen to Wukang, hurry up."

After walking for a while, Zhu Gong ordered in a more dejected tone.Right now, he can only hope that his wife still has some old love, at least for the sake of the future of the two blood children, not to publicize his evil deeds of pampering his concubine and destroying his wife, so there may be a glimmer of hope.

This time he suffered a big defeat, in the final analysis, he just overestimated his own strength, thinking that he could shake the foundation of the Shen family by himself, and even bring disaster on himself.Regardless of whether the Shen family was really out of food or not, even the family of local tyrants who were not inferior to the Qiu family would bow their heads and be small, so what room did he have to struggle?

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In the Bianshan villa, the township negotiation is still going on, and the situation becomes more and more cheerful when it is coming to an end.

The children of the Shen family who participated in the Xiangyi Gathering this time were all selected, and among them there were only a few talented and learned Shen Jun and others, who were even selected as the fourth rank.This is already the highest level that can be obtained with the current family status of the Shen family.

But there is one exception, that is Shen Mu.Because of its quatrains of chanting ambitions, everyone in the venue unanimously decided to recommend it to the third rank.This can already be called transcendence, and those who can be listed as the third grade can at least live in the children of Gu Lu's family in Wu County, or Wang Ge's family in the overseas Chinese family.

But everyone recommended it in this way. On the one hand, they used this to show their favor to the Shen family, and on the other hand, Shen Mu's poems chanting ambitions could really arouse the emotional resonance in the hearts of Wu people.If it is not listed as high-quality, I am afraid that the whole circle of Wu people will be full of controversy.

Shen Zhezi also reciprocated, and raised Qiu He, who was hovering inside and outside the threshold of entry, into the entry.His talent is obvious to all, he was silent earlier, but now he offered to recommend someone, naturally there is no reason to refuse.Therefore, Qiu He was not only able to enter the rank, but was also selected as a fifth-rank talent. He is already the most outstanding child of the Qiu family this time.

Of course, the list discussed by various parties is not the final result, and it needs to be confirmed by Zhongzheng official Yutan before it can be finally included in the county government and submitted to the Ministry of Officials as a reference for selecting and appointing officials.

As long as Yu Tan is not confused to the end, he cannot ignore the consensus of Wu Xing scholars as a whole. If there is any objection, he will offend the entire Wu Xing family circle.At most, a few people will be dismissed or promoted at minor points, and the real main results will never be arbitrarily smeared and revised.

In the evening, Yu Tan finally showed up again.Compared with the morning, the whole person exudes an old and decadent aura, and after seeing this result, this aura is even stronger.He knew that he had stumbled this time, the Shen family's momentum had already been established, if he continued to be a bad person in vain, it would be difficult for him to leave Wu Xing forever!
So Yu Tan simply didn't change a single word, gave instructions on the spot for certification, and handed over the list to Shi Yanping, the county magistrate.After the handover of documents is completed, the final product of this township agreement has officially come to an end.

At this rally, the Shen family is the only one out there, and those who make friends with it are also in the rain and dew.The other families, as in previous years, some are happy and some are sad.

Originally, there would be a banquet to celebrate after the meeting, but Yu Tan was discouraged and said that he was sick and would not attend.

Although Zhongzheng was absent, it did not dampen everyone's interest.Because they still have one thing in mind, that is the Shen family's Liquan real jelly that can save people from dying.So each family invited everyone from the Shen family to hold a banquet in the nearby Qiu family's manor.

Shen Zhezi has no interest in this anymore, he has been in a state of fighting all day, and his spirit is really tired.However, he is the most popular figure in today's rally, how can everyone let him go.In particular, the Liquan Zhenjiang who rescued Zhu Gong from the dying was the most exciting thing for them. Everyone wanted to know the inside story about it.

Under the pressure of everyone, Shen Zhezi simply cheered up and attended for a while to deal with it.

The Qiu family's manor in Bianshan was wider than Zhang's villa, surrounding the corner of Bianshan and reaching Taihu Lake in the north.In the early winter season, people naturally didn't have the pleasure of singing along to the lake, and the humidity and cold in the lake alone were unbearable.

The spacious hall can accommodate hundreds of people for banquets and gatherings. The charcoal fire is baked in the sandwich wall, and the whole room is warmly blown.Shen Zhezi was arranged in a very conspicuous position, next to his second brother Shen Mu.These two people were the most show-stoppers in this gathering, and they naturally won the praise of everyone at the banquet.

The Qiu family's land is not inferior to the Shen's family, and it is also a wealthy family, so it is not difficult to entertain these hundreds of guests.Many maids and butterflies shuttled between the banquets, and various fruits and wines were continuously supplied like running water.The Qiu family is a big family in Wucheng, and their home-brewed fine wine is extremely famous throughout Wuzhong.

In the past, everyone couldn't bear to have a drink, but now they remembered the Shen family's Liquan real juice in their hearts, and drinking the wine in front of them seemed a little bland.So everyone's eyes turned to the small wine urn in the hall containing the real milk, and their eyes were even more curious.

"Danyang Renqiu, I met Mr. Xiaolang." The celebrity who helped rescue Zhu Gong earlier walked to Shen Zhezi's table to introduce himself, but still kept his eyes on the wine urn. He was the only one in the field who had tasted Liquan real juice. People, but I didn't have time to savor it at that time, but now I think it's even more lingering aftertaste.

Shen Zhezi returned the gift with a smile. He knew that Ren Qiu was a well-known celebrity in Wuzhong. He didn't own any property and didn't want to be an official.For such people, Shen Zhezi has no ill feeling, everyone has the right to pursue enjoyment.He just doesn't like those celebrities who claim to be self-proclaimed, and they do nothing despite being in a high position.

Ren Qiu came here for Liquan Zhenjiang. He was really curious about how such a miraculous thing was made. He had studied a lot and had seen a lot, but he had never heard of it.

Naturally, Shen Zhezi would not tell the other party the inside story. Seeing that Ren Qiu's gaze was always on the wine urn, he smiled and said: "Thanks to Ren Jun's action today, that Zhu Ming's mansion was preserved. I would like to give this real milk to honor Ren Qiu. Your righteous deed."

When Ren Qiu heard this, he couldn't help but be overjoyed, he likes these pleasures the most, even if he didn't even have time to say thanks, he took the wine urn back to his arms first.Others have been paying attention to this place all the time, and seeing this scene, they feel a little lost.

That Ren Qiu was also bold, and when he looked around and saw that everyone was quite disappointed, he laughed and said: "Is it better to be happy alone than to be happy together, and I would like to share this rare treasure with you all!"

Hearing this, everyone burst into applause.Shen Zhezi couldn't help being amused when he saw this, and he would also be generous with this appointment, but he also took this opportunity to see how people accept distilled alcohol.

There were hundreds of people in the arena, but there was only eight or nine catties of wine left in the wine urn, which could not be distributed to everyone.Ren Qiu presided over the distribution of wine, and only poured a shallow layer of each glass. Even so, after dozens of glasses, the wine urn had already bottomed out.Those who didn't get the share could not help but feel a little bit disappointed, smelling the smell of alcohol that filled the room, they felt even more hungry and thirsty.

Although Shen Zhezi still has the real milk, he won't take it out. If you ask for anything, even the best things will be lost.What's more, it takes dozens of jars of sorghum rice wine to make this urn of real pulp, and the cost is not cheap.

Some of the people who got the real juice were eager to take a sip, and the extremely violent smell of the wine invaded the taste buds instantly, and the feeling seemed to be different from what they imagined. Can't bear this shock.

Seeing this, Ren Qiu smiled and said, "How can such a precious treasure be enjoyed normally. Mr. Zhezi Xiaolang, I guess this real milk needs to be taken by Zuo San to fully enjoy its beauty, right?"

Shen Zhezi smiled and nodded: "Your opinion is yours."

Ren Qiu smiled slightly, so that he could greet the servants at the table to offer cold food powder.With this leading demonstration, some people soon fetched the cold food that they carried with them, and prepared to serve it on the table.

Shen Zhezi glanced around, and saw that there were more than a hundred people at the table who had started to disperse, and the smile on his face was a little stiff.He only knew that taking casual clothes was becoming a common practice these days, but he didn't expect that it had spread to such an extent.Under the guidance of such an ethos, those who don't like to scatter become aliens, a little restless, and only accept it when someone next to them shares it.

There is no doubt that cold food powder harms the body, but these people are obsessed with it one by one, as if they were not aware of it under the guidance of the world.Shen Zhezi turned to look at his cousins ​​again. Some of them were obsessed with watching other people's charming dispersing movements, obviously they couldn't hold themselves anymore.

He knocked heavily on the table at the table, and his cold eyes swept over every clansman, and then everyone remembered the family rules in horror, and lowered their heads, not daring to watch others disperse.

That Ren Qiu was the first to take it, and after a while the energy spread in the abdomen, he drank the real juice in the cup in one gulp, and after a short while, his eyes shone brightly, just like Qian Feng's excitement after taking it that day Crazy, the whole person was wandering in the hall like a fairy.A serving maid ran into her arms unexpectedly, and Ren Qiu laughed loudly, picked up the screaming maid by the waist, turned into the side screen of the hall, and immediately heard the sound of cloth being torn.

When everyone saw this scene, instead of stopping it, they laughed more wantonly.More and more people drink the real syrup after taking it, so the situation in the hall is no longer controllable.The proud ones are like Qiu He, Zhang Yang throws his head up and laughs freely, while the frustrated ones cover their faces and mourn, crying like ghosts and howling like wolves!
In the past, Shen Zhezi only saw people serving alone, but he had never seen such a gathering scene.It's shocking to see those who have lost their minds and have difficulty controlling their emotions, and each has a crazy attitude!
His mood turned from initial discomfort to heavy, seeing those who took the powder drink the real juice one by one, his heart became more anxious like a needle prick.This is not a peaceful world where you can live intoxicated, dream and die, do you really want to use this Liquan real juice to fuel the flames and stir up this evil wind?
Half a glass of wine is a household ration!What these scatterers swallowed was not only poison, but also the vitality of those who were hungry and cold, waiting to be fed!

The hall is already a world of bliss, but Shen Zhezi seems to be in the abyss and hell. This is not a picture he imagined, and it should not be created by him!At this time, besides being heavy in his heart, he also has a deep sense of self-blame. If it is only for profit, he has a lot of means that can be called beneficial to the country and the people. Why must he push extravagance that does not match the current productivity? Pleasure!
The magic box opened by oneself must be closed by oneself.Fortunately for Shen Zhezi, the distillation technology was dominated by him alone, and it was not left in the hands of more people.He wants to go home as soon as possible, and seal up this technology, so that it must not be passed on to the outside world!
　Revise this chapter, and readers who have read it can read it again. . .

　　
　
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