The Happy Life of Small Officials in Northern Song Dynasty

It was night, the Tianchang county government held a night trial, and it took almost no effort, and Chen Dong's family confessed all of them. Sometimes people are like this. When others don't show evidence, they deny it to the death. I wish I could swear by my mother, father, and ancestors , But once the ironclad evidence is in front, the psychological defense line is broken, but it will collapse like a levee. :Reading novels

The matter is not much different from Su Jin's speculation. This Chen Dong's family name is Ruizhi. When Feng Jingyao was in Yangzhou, Chen Ruizhi tried every means to hook this line. Without him, Tianchang is a suburban county of Yangzhou, Feng Jingyao was in Yangzhou The dominance of one family also aroused Chen Ruizhi's ambition to dominate the business community in Tianchang County.

But with his small car dealership, let’s put it bluntly, he is in the Tianchang business world. Even among the four major dealers, he is just a follower. The ranking is based on strength, and the first one is naturally Jiang's SF Express.

After much deliberation, Chen Ruizhi came to a conclusion: Without a backer, it would definitely not work!Who should I look for in the backing?Obviously it was Feng Jingyao, a famous person, rich man, and great benevolent man from Yangzhou Prefecture; Chen Ruizhi was not unaware of the rumors in private, but Chen Ruizhi believed that those rumors about Feng Jingyao were jealous words of poor people. If it is really as terrifying and vicious as the rumors say, how can the Yangzhou government remain indifferent?In the final analysis, it is a big tree that attracts the wind. When the poor see the rich, they will always make some rumors in a sour and sinister way, with a complete hatred of the rich.

But Chen Ruizhi was very depressed, Feng Jingyao didn't have time to talk to him at all, let alone support him to become bigger and stronger in Tianchang; in desperation, Chen Ruizhi could only endure and wait for the opportunity, hoping that one day, Feng Jingyao would see him often visit Give him help and guidance on his face.

One year has passed, two years have passed, and Chen Ruizhi is almost desperate. When there is a drought, business is slow, and losses are serious, Chen Ruizhi wants to die.

This is often the case in the world. You think that mountains and rivers will be restored, but when you wake up, the willows will suddenly turn dark, and the god of luck will suddenly fly over and kiss your forehead without knowing it.

In the early morning of that day, Chen Ruizhi had just chased away a few guys who were dozing off against the wall with nothing to do. Do something, dozing off at work is the best excuse to drive people out, and no one can say anything.

The moment a few of the guys went out with packages on their backs, Chen Ruizhi saw a small black sedan stopped at the door, the curtain of the sedan was lifted, and a person came down, Chen Ruizhi wiped his eyes, unable to believe his eyes, that person It was Feng Jingyao.

The famous Feng Jingyao, wearing a black felt hat and ordinary clothes, looked extremely weird, but Chen Rui saw the big crooked nose at a glance, and the eagle-claw-like hands holding the A pair of round and rolling iron balls.

Feng Jingyao lowered his head, turned around, paid the car fare, and plunged into the yard of the car dealership. Chen Ruizhi hurriedly stepped forward to say hello, Feng Jingyao made a gesture, and went straight to the house.

Chen Ruizhi understood that Mr. Feng Dashan was visiting in disguise, and he didn't want outsiders to know about it, so he hurriedly waved back several of the men who surrounded him knowingly, and chased after Feng Jingyao into the room with a flick of his robe.

Feng Jingyao told Chen Ruizhi straight to the point that he had a batch of goods in Yangzhou that needed to be transported out of the city. He hoped that Chen Ruizhi could help him arrange manpower and carriages, and offered 300 taels of silver as a reward on the spot.

Chen Ruizhi is stupid, is this a dream? 300 taels of silver, the market price is nearly [-] to [-] guan. The labor and horse fees for a car in my car dealership are only [-] cash a day. How many times does it take to make such a money back?Although the car dealership’s annual income was in the thousands when the business was booming, this year’s business was sluggish and barely able to make ends meet. A big deal at this time is like seeing nectar for travelers in the desert, and catching rescuers for drowning people in floods. straw.

The surprises didn't stop there; Feng Jingyao gave him an even bigger surprise next.

"Chen Dongjia, didn't you always want to become the No. It is easy to become the leader of Tianchang small county's business."

Chen Ruizhi almost knelt down and called his father.

"However, you must handle my matter well and quickly! My request is very simple. The first thing to do is to be done without anyone noticing, and no news of it leaking out, otherwise it will be a catastrophe; second, You can't leave any clues afterwards, the goods must be well hidden, and if I don't come to pick them up in person, you can't tell anyone who comes to visit you; agree to these two things, the 300 taels of remuneration, and future friendship will be yours. "

Although Feng Jingyao's tone was flat, there was a chill, which made Chen Ruizhi, who was in joy, a little more sober. He couldn't help asking: "May I ask what kind of goods Master Feng is transporting? I can also arrange it." Where it is stored, and the number of horses and chariots."

Feng Jingyao thought for a while, and finally said: "It's okay to tell you, but are you sure you want to listen? As long as you listen, the old man will take it as your agreement, but you can't go back on your word."

Chen Ruizhi hesitated, but when his eyes fell on the six 50 tael silver ingots on the table, his eyes became firm.

"Serving Master Feng will never give up. Even if... there is no pay, this old man is still willing to be driven by Master Feng."

Feng Jingyao laughed lowly and said: "Very well, the old man is not mistaken, this batch of goods is the 180 million shi of grain I hoarded in Yangzhou City."

Chen Ruizhi took a deep breath and almost fainted; the streets and alleys of Tianchang County have already been plastered with notices, and the grain houses in the city are limited to November [-]th, and all grains will be sold to the official warehouse except for the food quota. Now that the deadline has passed for seven or eight days, Chen Ruizhi immediately launched a vigorous search operation after seeing the magistrate Li of the county government rushing back from Bagong Mountain; He retired and returned to his hometown to spend his later years in Tianchang'an, and Zhou Xueshi's family, who returned home as a scholar of Baotuge, was not spared.

Chen Ruizhi once went to the scene to watch, and the officials and yamen servants were like wolves and tigers, loading all the bags of grain to the official warehouse, and just wrote a white note to sign for it. .

Chen Rui's heart was terrified when he saw those big households hoarding grain and grabbing land. He was secretly glad that his family didn't do grain business, cursing that the county government and the gang could eat people without spit out their bones.

What Chen Ruizhi hated even more was that the county government hired a cart from SF Motors to pull grain, and they didn't even get any money.

Now Feng Jingyao mentioned that this batch of goods is 180 million shi of grain. This is why Chen Ruizhi is not afraid. It is just grain, and it is 180 million shi. This is a crime that will kill the whole family. It was only at this time that Chen Ruizhi understood. , why Feng Jingyao can have thousands of furniture, and why there are so many rumors against him among the people.

"What? Are you scared? A coward like a mouse can only get by with your shabby car dealership." Feng Jingyao said coldly.

Chen Ruizhi wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, and said in a trembling voice: "Master Feng, the court...the court..."

Feng Jingyao interrupted him decisively and said: "Is the imperial court arresting you? There are many things that the imperial court does not allow to do. The imperial court does not allow selling salt, and I, Feng Jingyao, do it right. The imperial court does not allow selling tea, and I, Feng Jingyao, continue to sell them. Now, I have changed from a poor man to the richest man in Yangzhou. As long as I want, I can even buy half of Yangzhou City; and you? You were like this ten years ago, and you are still like this ten years later. You know why old man Have you never promised to help you? Because the old man can see that you have no courage; you are like a poor and corrupt man, looking forward and backward, afraid of this and that; look at your appearance, look in the mirror, are you still human? "

Feng Jingyao taunted Chen Ruizhi mercilessly, and Chen Ruizhi was sweating, feeling ashamed to death.

"This old man is here to give you a chance. As the saying goes: Wealth and wealth are sought in danger, and he also said: A horse has no night and grass is not fat, and you are given the opportunity to prosper, but you worry about gains and losses, but you have set your ambition to brighten the lintel. This day is No.1, isn't this a joke?"

Chen Ruizhi was sweating profusely, and said in a low voice: "Master Feng, I am incompetent, what you have taught me; it's just that this matter will even cost my family and my life, call me old... call me old..."

Feng Jingyao raised his head and laughed loudly, the two iron balls spinning in his hands dazzled people.

"If you knew that my Feng Jingyao's hand was broken, you wouldn't have such worries. I have been selling salt and tea for more than ten years. Who has caught this old man? You can dance on the tip of the knife. That's because this old man has King Kong. Bad body; without this ability, would this old man commit suicide? The 180 million shi grains will be worth 360 million coins in two months. Do you think the old man will let this pile of money be given away? There is no mistake Forget it, if something goes wrong, the old man will try his best to keep your property safe, if you are finished, this pile of money will also be finished, is that the reason?"

"Master Feng is right..."

"Of course, it needs to be carefully planned. It would be better to make sure nothing goes wrong. The old man has already thought about it for you. You just follow my arrangement. As long as you don't make any troubles, everything will be under the old man's calculations."

Chen Ruizhi couldn't hesitate any longer, Feng Jingyao had almost told him many of his secrets, thinking of those rumors among the people, Chen Ruizhi couldn't help being terrified, as long as he said no at this moment, he might not be able to see the sun of tomorrow; Feng Jingyao seemed to come here alone, but with so many apprentices under him, it is very likely that a group of masked men would rush into the yard to wash blood when it was dark; although Chen Ruizhi was cunning and timid, he was not obsessed with obsession.

"Master Feng, this old man decided to follow Master Feng. What Master Feng said is right. Wealth and wealth come from danger. Besides, Master Feng is here to protect you. What am I afraid of?"

Feng Jingyao smiled, patted him on the shoulder and said, "This looks like a leader of the future, don't worry, do as I say, and you will be safe; on the night of the 29th, the old man will use his relationship to transfer the guards at the north gate of Yangzhou." , when the time comes, the north gate will be empty, you just need to drive straight in, and go to my warehouses in Liuzhi'er Alley and Happy Valley to load up the grain. Be quick; considering that there is too much grain, and you can’t get thousands of carts to transport it, you have to use a small number of carts to transport the grain outside the city for temporary storage, and toss back and forth several times before you can finish it.”

Chen Ruizhi hurriedly asked: "180 million stones, how can it be filled in five hours?"

Feng Jingyao frowned and said, "That's your business. What else can you do if you can't do such a small thing? I have chosen the temporary storage location for you. In a ruined temple called Lanruo Temple ten miles north of Yangzhou City, you will put the grain After you pulled it out, you piled it there; then you slowly and secretly transported the grain to Tianchang County bit by bit, found a place to hide it, and then kept your mouth shut and waited at home. Two months later, it was me, Feng Jingyao. It's time to come and thank you in person."

Chen Ruizhi was silent for a while, and finally made up his mind and nodded slowly: "Don't worry, I won't miss Master Feng's important business."

Feng Jingyao smiled slightly, cupped his hands and said goodbye silently, got up and went out, suddenly turned around and said: "The old man always says that one is one and the other is two; today I just say one thing, this matter is done, you are my Feng Jingyao's." Brother; if there is any leak, you will be my opponent, Feng Jingyao; whether you want to be a brother or an opponent, Mr. Chen will decide for himself."

After saying that, a gust of wind disappeared outside the courtyard gate.

Chen Ruizhi put his hands on his forehead, his whole body was chilly, Feng Jingyao came and went with only a cup of tea time, but Chen Ruizhi seemed to have had a long nightmare, he could feel the cruel and cold murderous look in Feng Jingyao's eyes, what is the plan for now , even if he knew that this matter violated the laws of the court, he had no choice but to bite the bullet.