The Four Great Cases of Wu Zetian

Chapter 17

Asking the way, the petty official is rude, seeing the murderer, the old friend lying
But Zhao Wanquan saw a big cloth shop, and asked loudly, "Excuse me, where is the big satin shop?" There was a middle-aged man sitting in it. Pointing: "Go to Sicha Road, turn southward, there are a few buildings, then you will be there." Zhao Wanquan thanked, turned around and followed the guidance, and walked forward.As a result, there are many shops in front of us. Although the road is made of soil blocks, it is also very flat.When we arrived at Sichakou, there was already a school of buildings listed in front of us. After passing two or three storefronts, there was a signboard hanging in the middle, with the words "Li Da Duan Zhuang" written on it.Zhao Wanquan hurried inside with the parcel on his back, and asked the clerk, "Excuse me for this place, but Lida Duanzhuang?" Come here to ask questions?" Although Zhao Wanquan is a trader, relying on his own ability, how can he bear it, and immediately said angrily: "Why are you so unreasonable? If my father can read, why ask you? You also Didn’t you get sick and couldn’t open your mouth, and you just ran into me if I asked you a question?” Who knew that the man was also violent, and didn’t allow him to break his mouth, jumped out of the counter, and shouted loudly: “Where are you bastard? I don’t even ask Inquire, do you dare to come here to act wildly? Don't go, give me a punch!" As he spoke, he raised his hand and hit Wanquan's waist.Wan Quan laughed and said, "Isn't this man a daredevil? He asked the way and started to fight. Don't tell him to embarrass him here, how can he capture Xiao Shao again!" At that time, he was not in a hurry, and put the package on the right side, Lifting his left leg, he kicked that person's inch, only heard the sound of "Gu Dong", and made a somersault across the street.Wan Quan laughed loudly and said: "You are such a cunning person that you are also fighting in front of Lao Tzu. Let me spare your life today. If you meet someone and ask for directions later, don't ask for more trouble." The man was kicked by him. , got up and still wanted to make a move, several people crowded out of the store, stopped him and said, "Xiao Wang, what are you really asking for? It's rare for people not to come looking for you. You did something wrong I still don’t know, why are you making me angry with a passer-by?” At that time, another two people came up to Zhao Wanquan and said: “Guest, please calm down, this person just made a wrong transaction, about four or five taels of silver, and was taken by the trumpet. The deacon yelled a few words. I was annoyed in my heart, but it happened that a distinguished guest came to ask for directions, so I offended him for no reason, and I see thin noodles, and I will serve tea inside." Seeing the crowd accompanying the ceremony, Wan Quan followed the crowd and went to the shop Sitting down, I saw that there were four or five people entering the building, and all the goods on the shelf were ready.Yin said: "It's not for any other reason. It's just because there is a friend who is in the same business and has been selling lake silk in your place. I recently had an interview with him on important matters. I visited many dates. I only know that it is in Baozhai Li Dazhuang. I am afraid. The store number is the same, but the business is different, so I would like to ask, unexpectedly, this person is too rude, wouldn't it be annoying. I also came to ask my esteemed brother, your name, whether Baozhuang sells silk besides silk?" The man saw Asked, hurriedly said: "My surname is Li Mingsheng. Although the trumpet is a satin village, the lake silk is also sold. I don't know who your friend is. Your brother's surname is Gao?" If you are in Baohao, please come out and see me." But before I finished speaking, a person jumped out of it and shouted loudly: "I said who has this method, it turned out to be Brother Zhao Here we come. Let's talk in the living room."

Wan Quan looked up and couldn't help but be overjoyed. It was Shao Lihuai who came out to greet him, so he pretended to be happy and followed him in.When he sat down in the living room, Shao Lihuai asked: "Third brother is running a village in Qufu, how do you know that my younger brother is here, and what advice do you have here?" Wan Quan said: "It's hard to explain in one word, brother Yu has a great vengeance, and he must avenge it. No matter what. For example, although this place is my hometown, I was bullied because I had no relatives. I wanted to go back to Huzhou to ask for revenge, but because of the long distance, it was difficult to go back and forth. Because I think my brother is a hero. I am here to help you. Hearing what he said, Shao Lihuai believed it, and was surprised: "Why did you say that, brother, and please explain it clearly, my younger brother can do his own thing." Wan Quan then made up a lie, saying how Lu Changbo could devour the heart of a beast with a human face How he refused to pay the price for silk, how he invited a good hand to injure him, it is absolutely true.Shao Lihuai couldn't help getting up and said angrily: "Unexpectedly, that guy is deceiving people too much. It's been a long time since my brother has been trading there. He has made a lot of money, but he doesn't know how much. At this moment, since he is ruthless, there is no reason for me to help. "As he spoke, he ordered to fetch water and deliver tea. He was too busy.

Wan Quan cursed with all his heart: "You sad dog thief, but you say that people are ruthless, and they told you to show your true colors when you were young." At that time, he said: "Brothers don't need to take care of them. Brother Yu still has friends. Now the neighbors, look for them. Whereabouts. Just because I know you are in this Shandong Province, a Puqu village, but I don’t know which prefecture or county. I met a few old friends by chance. They used to be people in the green forest. They knew this place, so they came together to find you. Brother, you don’t need to say hello at this time, and I’ll go out with you and find the three of them. I’m sorry that it’s inconvenient for you to stay here. I’ll wait for everyone to live, so I’d better settle down in an inn and discuss things.”

Shao Lihuai didn't know the details, so he had to go out of the shop with him, and said to the cabinet: "I have something to do with this friend in the street, and I probably won't be able to come back tonight. If the deacon asks me, you can just tell him." When I got out of the store, I went to the street first, but I couldn't meet him after walking for a while.Yin asked: "Has your friend been here before? This village is no less than hundreds of wide, and there are many markets. If you search like this, you may not be able to meet until night. Have you ever made an appointment to serve?" Wan Quan Said: "I didn't look for you. At the time of parting, I hurriedly asked him to wait at the gate of the village. It's late at this time, or we have already arrived there. Let's turn around again." The two turned around and were walking east, but they happened to meet each other. Ma Rong, fearing that he would come to ask suddenly, said: "Brother Ma, you have been staying for a long time. It is only because our little brother is struggling to talk, so we have delayed time. Have the two of you found an apartment now?" Ma Rong saw Shao Lihuai When I came with him, I was secretly happy in my heart, so I went up to greet him and said, "the inn is right in front, so you can go and have a rest at this time." As he spoke, he showed the way.The three of them arrived at Qianjie Street and walked inside. The owner of the shop recognized Huai Li a long time ago, and asked, "Is this guest a friend of the uncle?" Huai Li said, "They are all my fellow countrymen. I will pay the total amount." The shopkeeper repeatedly agreed, asked Xiaoer to take the key, and opened the room.

Qiao Taiyingqi also came in from the outside, and everyone sat down together, calling each other by first and last name.

After talking for a while, Ma Rong and Qiao Tai followed Wan Quan's tone and reported their resumes. They just said that they used to do business in the green forest, and they were good at making friends with heroes. Because Brother Zhao was wronged, they came here to help each other.Shao Lihuai saw that they spoke frankly, so he talked a lot, and ordered Xiao Er to prepare food and wine to welcome the public on behalf of the public.They cheered and drank with each other, and the banquet was just over after about three o'clock.Zhao Wanquan said: "Brother Yu's plot, my virtuous brother knows all about it, but I can't wait for this matter, the three of you still have important things to do. When are you going to leave, have you ever gotten rid of the silk goods here? Brother Yu's I mean, I will delay here for a day tomorrow, but I can finish the payment and go all the way. After doing this, I can go back to my hometown." Shao Lihuai was busy when he heard what he said, and said: "Go together and take revenge on this dog head That's it. Everyone who is new to this place, you should rest for a few days. Today is over, how about leaving in the day after tomorrow?" Ma Rong was afraid that Wanquan would be too hasty, which would make him suspicious, so he hurriedly interjected: "Zhao Third Brother, don't be in a hurry, sooner or later, you will have to let your breath out, and it doesn't matter if you just stop for a couple of days and leave." Shao Lihuai said with a smile: "It's still Brother Ma Yuantong. It's late at night, we I still have to go back to the shop, please rest in peace." Then Ling Xiaoer lit the lantern, said goodbye to the crowd, and went out.

Here Ma Rong closed the door, turned off the lights, and then closed the door, whispering to Zhao Wanquan: "We have met someone, but he is the one in charge of this place. Even if we do something, we may not be able to fulfill our wishes." Although your strategy of diverting the tiger away from the mountain is good, we know that along the way, there will inevitably be rumors. If he heard that there was a murder case in Gaojiawa and the murderer was arrested, then he will take a look at us. He is also a person who is used to wandering around. Wouldn't it be a pity if you ran away for him on the way!" Ying Qi said, "You guys have been on errands for a long time, don't you know this is embarrassing. Yesterday Qufu County submitted an official document, fortunately Shao Lihuai had two days to delay Tomorrow, no matter who enters the city, please send the county dispatcher to meet him on the way. We will lure him out of the gate of the village and manipulate him on the way. Where are we afraid that he will escape to?" .

Early the next morning, Shao Lihuai invited someone to invite him, saying that he was in a hurry yesterday and the store was not warmed up, so the deacon would like to invite you all to come over this morning.One is to welcome the public, and the other is to accompany the ceremony sincerely.After hearing this, Zhao Wanquan said to the visitor: "We planned to go to pay homage today, stop for a while, and then go back immediately." The man agreed and left.Here Ma Rong said: "You will naturally come to him at this time. I am going to the city to do business. If he asks me, he will say that I have gone to visit friends and I will not be back until tomorrow afternoon." Wanquan agreed, first Ma Rong went out, and then Tong Ying Qiqiao came to Duan Zhuang.Shao Lihuai and the deacon were already watching at the door, and seeing them approaching, they immediately invited them into the living room and talked about the warmth and warmth.It's already noon and mid-day to talk about some north-south scenery.A banquet was set up, and the deacon said to Zhao Wanquan: "Yesterday, Shao guest expressed respect and respect, and asked him to go to Qufu with him. This matter should have been obeyed, but the money is difficult to clear for a while. It's hard to order, because I have to come back after I go. If you don't give up, why don't you wait for your honor to recover, and come for a visit and show the friendship of the landlord." Wan Quan knew that he was a perfunctory phrase, and he was humble for a while at that time , and Li Huai agreed to leave the day after tomorrow.After a few rounds of drinking, everyone dispersed.

I don't know if Wanquanguo can win Shao Lihuai, let's see the breakdown in the next chapter.

(End of this chapter)