Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 54
Chen Chi also looked away, and agreed to all the previous requests. It would be better to just follow Chen Zhi's wishes for the rest, and said: "What's the matter? You and I are a family. I will naturally help if I can. No need to ask for help." ."

Chen Zhi said: "My nephew wants to hire a guard from the Chen family with a loud voice to guard Shulinzhai for two or three days. I already know what happened last night. I am worried that after the reputation spreads, it will attract some people to harass me. There is a It would be more convenient to have an escort.”

"Yes, it doesn't take two or three days. Let someone listen to your orders first, and then come back after the limelight has passed. Chen Yi, later you will choose a nursing home, explain clearly, and let him listen to the Seventh Young Master in everything. Order." Chen Chi waved his hand, and then ordered the chief steward to settle the matter.

This is not a difficult task. Although the Chen family has declined, there are still a few nursing homes, but it is much easier than mobilizing Zaoli. Chen Chi is also happy to give Chen Zhixing convenience.

Then Chen Chi asked for Chen Zhi's opinion: "If it is confirmed that Xu Fang is a traitor, how should we deal with it?"

Chen Zhi was already familiar with the law and said without thinking: "If you use a slave to deceive the master and have evil intentions, you must cut off the left and right toes after the death of the slave according to the law. If the arson is true, it means that you intend to harm the master's family, so you can go directly to the government. Abandon the market!" He was quite wary of this person, not to mention anything else, but for the arson incident, if it weren't for the special side effects of the lottery, then Chen Xi, Chen Man, and Aunt Liu would all be buried in the flames.Being able to do this kind of thing shows that Xu Fang has no bottom line in doing things and goes beyond simply obeying orders. Of course Chen Zhi will not let this person go.

Chen Chi nodded, his expression became serious, and said: "You already know the law very well. When Xu Fang's results come out, you will report it to the government. But this is his own fault, and it cannot be regarded as a reward for you. Then you can Make another request." In the understanding of this era, the servants in the mansion are considered to be favored by the master's family, and they are responsible for food, food, and housing. But you bullied the master's family. It is a very serious crime to repay kindness with hatred. Being taboo by the big families, if they are not severely punished, they will all follow suit, but it will be a mess.

Chen Zhi thanked him again, and then said: "One more thing, it's cold at the end of the year, the bookstore is full of calligraphy and paintings, it's inconvenient to put a stove, so it's cold in the room, these few days, I want my aunt, third brother, My little sister is coming to the house to spend a couple of days so that she can warm up."

"This is what should be done, but I was negligent." Chen Chi nodded in agreement.

Now that the business was done, both parties fulfilled their wishes. After a few words of greeting, they called the servants back. Chen Chi hesitated for a moment and then revealed: "The main thing now is to study. I just received the news that the noble lady has passed away." Entering Xuzhou, I stopped in Liu County to rest. The county guard invited everyone to go over and see the ceremony first. I am also on the list. I will leave in the next two days. I will go back with the nobles in a few days. I am not at home. You have to work harder during the day, and if you need anything, just tell the government, Chen Yi, remember my words, and if you need anything in the future, you should provide it first."

The chief steward quickly agreed, and when he straightened up, the servants in the room, including him, looked at Chen Zhi completely differently.

"Thank you for your concern, uncle." Chen Zhi said his thanks, and with a thought in his heart, he asked casually, "I wonder if Mr. Xu, the third elder, is also going to greet the noble man?"

Chen Chi shook his head and said: "It is inconvenient to pass the post of Mr. Xu. This time only I and other rich families will send people there, but the maximum number of people in a family is two. There is only one person in my Chen family." After saying this, Chen Bian showed a look of regret. color.

Chen Chi smiled again and said: "However, I will bring the "Huayuan Pavilion" you wrote and ask others to taste it. This time I said it was to welcome the nobles, but all the families in Xuzhou have sent people there. This time This is a perfect opportunity to show off, just to make your name famous." Then he said a few more words of encouragement.

After a few words, Chen Bian said that he would go over to contact Youyou, and Chen Zhi took advantage of the situation to say goodbye and leave, retreating to study. There were still a few Legalist books waiting for him in the library, but as he walked, he shook his head silently.

"The problem of lack of manpower must be solved as soon as possible, otherwise it will be too inconvenient for Chen Mansion to send manpower for everything." After thinking about it, he had already arrived at the book pavilion.

Over there, the little book boy Chen Wu also left his residence amidst the envious eyes of everyone, and went to the book pavilion to serve him, especially attentively and respectfully.

Outside, Chen Jue, surrounded by many people and servants, told the story of his "discernment of talents". From time to time, he attracted compliments and was satisfied. However, it also made others work hard and prepare to compete for Chen Zhi's confidant. Location.

Chen Chi, the uncle of the Chen family, was busy with housework and making preparations to welcome the nobleman; Chen Bian hurriedly went out to make contact. As he walked, he was still thinking about what kind of plaque he wanted Chen Zhi to write for him.

The entire Chen Mansion was operating in an orderly manner. During this period, the long sword mentioned by Chen Chi was also sent to the book pavilion.

It seemed like another calm day.

But that afternoon, Chen Bian contacted Youyou, and as soon as he returned to the mansion, he received a piece of news.

"There is really a problem with Xu Fang. I just contacted the good people in the morning, and this afternoon there was news that he colluded with the rogue leader and visited Bai Qing. He is so restless. You don't know what the purpose is. Chen Zhizhen did not accuse him unjustly. !”

Looking at the note, Chen Bian suddenly felt that Chen Zhi was a bit unpredictable.

"This is his ability to plan. I underestimated him. I really underestimated him. Not only is his calligraphy outstanding, he also has the ability to plan. How can this be ridiculous? He is clearly as smart as a fool. Our Chen family may have hope of reviving! "After thinking about it, he called someone over, handed the note over, and said: "Send it to the library of the ancestral home for Zhi'er to review."

"It's your order!" When the man heard this, he responded, but couldn't help but murmur in his heart: "In the past two days, the second master has been shouting in silence. Those who don't know really think that he and Qi The young master is very kind."

Naturally, Chen Bian didn't know what the person opposite was thinking. As soon as the person left, he started thinking again.

"Xu Fang went to Bai Qing, did he get Chen Yun's order? If he ordered it, then this chess piece can't be used. It's impossible to tell the difference. It's a disaster to keep it. Take advantage of Xu Fang's matter and follow the trend Get rid of Chen Yun, so that there will be no troubles in the future, Xu Fang can be executed as a slave to the master, and a little crime can be executed. After all, the slave is in the Chen family, and no one else can comment. I just don’t know when Chen Zhi plans to kill him, and I don’t know. It’s better to do it for me.”

After thinking about it, Chen Bian thought of other aspects.

"In addition, we still have to worry about Bai Qing's matter. The Bai family has been very popular in the past two years and has shown signs of becoming a good person. Most of the gambling debts owed by Chen Zhi are in the gambling house under his name. Should we take action? Help Chen Zhi pay back some?"

But soon, he shook his head and said with a smile: "I am confused too. Chen Zhi just sent six taels of silver. He must have more silver taels on hand. If I go to help again, it will be a bit confusing. It might be self-defeating."

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There is a pavilion in a corner of Pengcheng, named Qingyuan Village. It is actually a pavilion with carved beams and painted buildings, layers of wooden pavilions, lanterns hanging from the eaves, and courtyards inside and outside. There are many depressed people wandering around the pavilion.

At this time, there was a person sitting on a reclining chair in the building. He said with a smile: "Xu Fang, are you coming to me now because of Chen Zhi's affairs?"

This man is tall, wearing a big cloak, with a Chinese character face and a thick beard.

He is Bai Qing, the richest man in Pengcheng.

The person standing in front of Bai Qing was Xu Fang. He smiled and held up his hands and said, "Mr. Bai, you are really good at predicting things. It's because of Chen Zhi."

"Then there is no need to continue talking about this." Bai Qing narrowed his eyes slightly, showing a half-smile expression, "Bai also has some sources of information, and I have heard about the Zhang's dinner. This Chen family's seventh young master is a big Show off the limelight, even Peng Lin's handwriting of the Peng family has been compared by him, it can be seen that he is the seed of a calligrapher, and in two years or so he will be famous in Yangzhou County, why should I be an enemy of such a person?"

He was originally lying down, but when he spoke, he straightened up. His hawk-like eyes fell on Xu Fang, forming a pressure. He continued: "A person like Chen Zhi will not only have a prosperous official career in the future, but he will also succeed in success." It's still possible to be a famous person, so I don't want to make friends with you, but you still want me to embarrass him. No matter what you say, he is from a noble family, and you, like a slave, want to take advantage of Bai?"

These words were very rude, making Xu Fang's smile freeze, but he followed up and laughed again. From Bai Qing's words, Xu Fang had already judged that this powerful landlord was limited to his circle and status, and had not received any Accurate information, there is no accurate understanding of how good Chen Zhi's calligraphy is.

This opportunity was very rare, and Xu Fang knew he had to seize it and settle the matter.

So he bowed his hands and continued: "Mr. Bai, you have already taken action before and forced Chen Zhi to pay back the money many times. Based on my understanding of this son, he must hate you, sir. You will simply subdue him this time. From now on, If I see you, I will take a detour, otherwise the consequences will be unpredictable when he gets up."

"Hahaha!" Bai Qing raised his head and laughed, then shook his head, "I asked someone to force Chen Zhi to be true, but he took the initiative to send someone to sign the contract. Besides, at the worst, I can send him some money to help him. When repairing a house, how can people and money be at odds with each other? When you came here, I made it very clear. After this incident, we are in a clear relationship with each other. Why are you still trying to use this against me now? You really thought I was being polite. So, I treat you as a brother? What a joke, what is your identity? I call you brother for the sake of the leader of the Cao Gang, not for looking down upon you!"

After saying this, Xu Fang's face turned green and white, and he was particularly embarrassed. He frowned, arrogance welled up, and he opened his mouth to speak, as if he wanted to explode, but in the end he did not. He took a deep breath, suppressed his anger, and spoke hard. He asked: "Master Bai is not willing to help with this matter?" He said, taking out a jade pendant from his sleeve.

　Thanks to "Lin Yana" for the reward!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)