Crowned the New Han Dynasty

Chapter 72 Go across the street to pay homage to your elders and then draw lots
Hearing what Bai Qing said, the others also came to their senses, and then their faces turned ugly, knowing that this time the matter was a big problem, and if they couldn't catch the person, they would not only become a laughing stock.

"This Chen Zhi is so unscrupulous!" A stall owner said bitterly, "I just want him to collect more gambling debts. He is a son of a noble family, and the family has a lot of money. As long as he doesn't want to do anything big, that's all. We have all played a trick, and we still want to make our own reputation! How can he take advantage of all the good things! How unreasonable!"

As soon as this person said this, the others fell silent. People who can firmly occupy the position of gambling house proprietor or stall owner have some knowledge. Maybe they are not as good as those from aristocratic families in terms of calligraphy, law, etc., but when it comes to conduct and reputation, Logically speaking, like Ming Jing, they all realized the serious consequences of this incident.

Originally, a group of them got together to force Chen Zhi into submission. Even if they had a reason to pay off debts, but with the agreement on the paper, it was morally wrong after all. If the situation could develop as they imagined, It's just a bullying drama, and the excitement will subside after a few days, but after Chen Zhi's trouble, the situation has completely changed!
"What a Chen Zhi, what a Chen Zhi!" Even Bai Qing was so angry that he rubbed his toes and sneered, "He came over with a book boy, left such a poem, and turned around. Go, because you will make us the laughing stock of a century!" After he pointed out the key point, the expressions of the others also changed, and two people's faces turned pale.

Exactly what they're worried about.

Today's events, from the perspective of bystanders, are already bizarre.

These many gambling houses united to intimidate an unpopular son of an aristocratic family. The common people did not know that Chen Zhi's reputation was rising in the gentry circle. Seeing that he was sent to a shop in the market, they all thought that he was being despised by the Chen family. Next, the son of the aristocratic family happily went to the appointment with his book boy, feeling quite windy and cold.

The promiscuous gamblers outside the door and the vendors on Fengyang Street have all been seen with their own eyes.

Who would have thought that as soon as Chen Zhi arrived outside Qingyuan Village, his style of painting suddenly changed, he scolded him with a sword, and then entered boldly. He immediately changed from Jing Ke to Guan Yunchang, and he went to the meeting alone.

That's why Bai Qing wanted to suppress Chen Zhi's arrogance and humiliate him. This was both entrusted by others and forced by the situation. But in this situation, Chen Zhi was neither humble nor arrogant. Surrounded by hostility, he left such a poem " "Poetry on Quitting Gambling" and then retreated completely.

He is just like an opera star. If Chen Zhi is not brought back, Pengcheng may have a music, dance, and opera of "Chen Shouyi Enters the Gambling Den Alone" in the future. It will not only lose his reputation, but also very bad. It may be loved by future generations for 100 years!

For the Chinese people who value their posthumous reputation, this is more uncomfortable than killing him.

"In the past, I just listened to other people's stories about legends. Now, if I'm not careful, I'm going to get in. I'm still a villain. Who can stand it?!"

This idea is not only shared by Bai Qing, but also by other stall owners. Even if it is not spread, the elders in the hometown will definitely remember it. How can they get along in the future?
But Chen Asan, who was ignorant and unskilled, couldn't think of this. He was angry that Chen Zhi cheated and left. He thought angrily. He quickly thought of something, grabbed a nurse and came in, and asked fiercely: "That Where is the gong player? Let’s catch him first and ask him clearly!”

The man was strangled by his collar and had difficulty breathing. He struggled and replied: "The man was so tight that he didn't stop at all. As soon as I surrounded him, he swam away first and surrounded Zhuangzi and shouted a few times. Maybe he saw me. That fellow Chen Zhi left, so he also retreated."

Didn't catch it!

"Chen Zhi ran away, and the gong knocker wasn't caught, so what's the use of you!" Chen Asan was about to beat him, but was stopped by Bai Qing.

"It's just an accomplice, so what's the use of catching him?" Bai Qing's face was ugly, and his mind was not yet confused. "The main thing is Chen Zhi, we must catch him! Definitely!" When he said the last two words, he almost He was gritting his teeth and showing hatred in his eyes.

Since he came to power, Mr. Bai has overcome all obstacles and made alliances. He has gone through countless ups and downs. Whether it is rural gangsters, aristocratic families, or government defenders, he has come into contact with them all and survived them all. Thinking about being entrusted by someone this time, and thinking that I can just get some benefits for it, I will capsize in the gutter!
Seeing Bai Qing's hatred, Chen Asan rolled his eyes and thought of an idea to please this man, so he turned around and came to the table, reaching out to grab the words and tear them up. .

While Chen Asan was moving, he was also yelling and scolding: "This Chen Zhi wrote such a thing, it will make people disgusted and have dirty eyes when they see it!"

He thought that this poem made everyone angry, and if he tore it up, he would definitely please everyone. However, he did not expect that before his hand touched the piece of paper, two or three voices sounded at the same time.

"stop!"

"Don't tear it apart!"

"Wait a minute!"

After several consecutive calls, even Bai Qing stopped them, leaving Chen Asan stunned and frozen on the spot with his hands hanging in the air.

"What?" He looked at the people who made the noise in surprise, and noticed the contradictory looks on their faces.

Bai Qing and the two stall owners who spoke out looked at the words and were really conflicted. The comments just now were more of a subconscious reaction.

That picture of characters flying around, dragons and snakes flying, has a vague atmosphere of vastness. Anyone who knows a little bit about calligraphy will not put it down after seeing it. But the poem composed of these characters is like a reminder to Bai Qing and others. He scolded and became angry. "This incident is equivalent to completely breaking up with Chen Zhi. I'm afraid it will be even more difficult to get this enemy to give me a calligraphy treasure."

They couldn't think of anything further ahead for the time being, but the consequences that were foreseeable in front of them made Bai Qing and others hesitate. This was just a subconscious reaction, and it wasn't really because of good calligraphy that several people could be humiliated. I just want to put it aside for a while and think about it clearly. If nothing happens, when they figure it out, they will still choose to stay out of sight.

But this hesitation fell in Chen Asan's eyes, which immediately made the scoundrel feel incredible.

"What do they mean by this? They've already been like this and they still don't want to tear it apart?" Chen Asan's eyes widened and he looked at the calligraphy again, "Is this calligraphy so good?"

Immediately afterwards, a stall owner suddenly clapped his hands, attracting everyone's attention.

He heard the man laughing and said: "Chen Zhi is confused, he didn't take advantage of everything, he sent the money, but didn't bring back the paperwork, and the IOU didn't go away, who said he paid back the money?" After all, he felt Barely able to get back a win.

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"Oops, Master, you forgot to get the IOU!" On the other side, the little book boy who was running also thought about this, with a look of regret on his face, but when he thought about the situation just now, he knew that it was unreasonable to want to get the IOU at that time.

Chen Zhi smiled as he walked: "If you don't take it, don't take the IOU, then the money will just be put somewhere else."

Chen Wu didn't seem to understand, but then he said: "It's a pity that the calligraphy of the young master is so bad."

"Don't be sorry, you can write the words anytime," Chen Zhi shook his head as he walked. He had memorized this terrain for a long time, and he was extremely skillful in walking. He walked through the streets and alleys, leaving his pursuers far behind.

Chen Wu's little arms and legs were half-pulled by Chen Zhi and he quickly adapted. After hearing Chen Zhi's comfort, he was still a little unable to let go. He gasped and said: "That was your first time composing poetry, young master. The meaning is different. "

"So it's because of this," Chen Zhi still shook his head, "That poem was circulated among the people and was not written by me, so you can rest assured." According to his thinking, the words may not be preserved, but the poem will be passed down. It ruined Bai Qing's reputation.

Once his reputation is bad, no matter how rich he is, how to clear up his connections, or his character is rumored to be bad, he cannot go any further. It is tantamount to annihilating his future and his hope. For an ambitious person like Bai Qing, it is worse than killing him. Be serious.

During the conversation, the two kept stepping, and the sound of chasing and cursing loomed from behind from time to time. It was so thrilling that even Chen Zhi had to frown.

"If a few guards from the past life were here, with their skills, there would not be any danger. This plan to recruit and train people must be implemented as soon as possible."

At this time, Chen Wu became curious again: "Master, are we taking a detour to go back? Where are we? There are many of them, and you are taking me with you. I'm afraid I won't be able to escape."

"Don't worry, according to the government's law, it's getting late, common people are not allowed to leave the house without permission, and the sons of the aristocratic families have to hold the lamps. They chased in such a hurry, gathered together, and soon there were government officials blocking the way for questioning. Soon, you will be safe and sound after walking through these two streets. As for where you and I will go, well, let’s visit an elder first and have a meal..." While speaking, Chen Zhi turned his feet and came to a place Go straight into the alley, and when you reach a house, you raise your hand and knock on the door.

Soon, a concierge popped his head out to ask.

Chen Zhi said: "I, Chen Zhi, have followed the elder's advice and have paid off my gambling debts. I will quit gambling in the future. I came here to inform him. By the way, I want to ask for advice on Legalism. Please forgive me for coming here."

"This is the home of the three elders?" Chen Wu's eyes widened. He didn't understand why he wanted to meet the three elders when he was running away. Shouldn't he quickly go to the Chen Mansion to take refuge?
"Could it be that you're asking for help from the Third Elder?"

"Are you Mr. Chen Zhi and Chen?" The concierge had obviously heard of this name and bowed respectfully, "My master often mentions you. Please wait a moment while I inform him."

When the concierge entered, Chen Zhi stopped Chen Wu who wanted to ask questions, counted the time, and then silently recited two words in his heart -

"Drawing lots!"

(End of this chapter)