Exquisite ingenuity

Chapter 253

Besides, the man said that this batch of ordnance was not for the soldiers who went to battle to kill the enemy, it might also be the imperial guards, and even more likely it was the Xiang army hoarding in the country.

How can there be any battle between the imperial guards and the Xiang army?As soon as they came out, they were able to scare the common people half to death, and automatically disarmed and surrendered.

Zhao Chengze thought so in his heart, but he didn't dare to say what was in his heart.

Even Manager Hu rolled his eyes at his words.The old man is almost fifty years old, and he can still say such words.If those military lords heard about it, they might as well tie the lord directly to the enemy.

Zhao Qing was so angry that he threw another teacup at Zhao Chengze: "Naughty animal!"

Zhao Jinyi was quite calm: "Uncle, do you still remember who that person is?"

Zhao Chengze faltered: "Every time that person comes, he is more mysterious, wearing a silver mask..."

Silver mask!Zhao Jinyi's heart skipped a beat.The person who made trouble in the Zhao family before was also wearing a silver mask... Could it be the same person?If it's the same person, that person actually wanted to plot against the Zhao family six years ago?
Zhao Chengde frowned: "Such a mysterious person, why did my brother agree to him?"

Of course it was because there were two beautiful young women following that person!The two women didn't wear masks, he could see clearly, the women's skin was as smooth as eggs peeled off their shells, and their winking eyes were like silk, they almost snatched his soul away. illegal.

Zhao Chengze hesitated for a long time before saying: "Maybe I was confused for a while... But it has been six years since this incident, and I have been transferred back to the capital, and this incident has never happened. If nephew Song didn't investigate this incident, others would How can I save it?"

This is a blatant backlash!

Zhao Jinyi laughed angrily: "If you want people not to know, you must do nothing yourself!"

It is obvious that his brocade clothes are smart and smart, although his father-in-law is very bookish, he is also upright, but why are his uncle and third uncle so stupid?Song Jingxing thought in his heart.

He opened his mouth and said, "Eldest Uncle can save you, who ordered me to investigate the ordnance case?"

He has only been in command for a few days, and he can still ask for orders to investigate the ordnance case?

Zhao Chengze was not too confused, he just stammered: "Since my nephew found out about this matter, why not destroy the evidence for my uncle. In the future, my uncle will definitely do a good job to repay my nephew."

He actually has the face to say such a thing!

Zhao Qing let out a long sigh, and got up tremblingly: "I don't blame my father, the old man can only show his old face now, escort this evil animal to the Tian family, and beg the Tian family to give this evil animal a way out." , to give the Zhao family a way to survive..."

Zhao Chengze was not moved by his father at all when he heard the words, he just said resentfully: "It's just one thousand taels of silver, just make it up for him!"

Song Jingxing looked at him and said loudly, "It's [-] taels of silver ordnance materials! Uncle lives in the peaceful Kyoto, so he couldn't help thinking that our army had a fierce battle with the Beiliao people a month ago. Wanting to win a complete victory, they were killed by the enemy at the last critical moment, resulting in the death and injury of nearly a thousand soldiers! As a result, the Beiliao people trampled on our country, burned, killed and looted countless people! Lei Ting was furious, so he ordered us to thoroughly investigate this matter!"

Zhao Chengze was stubborn: "Maybe the ones I used weren't from my batch..."

Everyone looked at him in silence.

Zhao Chengze suddenly panicked: "Father, if the child comes out, will the Tian family retain my official position?" Although his eighth-rank Beijing official has a small salary, no matter how small a mosquito is, it is still meat!

If this is dismissed from office, can he still afford a beautiful concubine in the future?Now he couldn't straighten up even more in front of Mrs. Huang.

Song Jingxing said: "If my uncle cooperates with the younger generation and finds out that person, it will be able to atone for his crime."

"I cooperate, I cooperate!" Zhao Chengze cheered up, and threw himself in front of Song Jingxing, looking at Song Jingxing with a flattering old face, "Good nephew, just help me."

Zhao Qing wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't say anything.

Zhao Chengze dragged Song Jing away, Zhao Chengde silently shook his head at his daughter, and the two quietly exited.

Zhao Jinyi gathered up his outer shirt, hesitating to speak to his father.

Zhao Chengde smiled wryly, "Yi'er wants to ask you about Aunt Chengjiao?"

Zhao Jinyi's eyes lit up: "Father, would you like to tell Yi'er?"

Zhao Chengde sighed: "I'll tell you the truth, my father was so stupid back then, if he wanted to gain fame, he had to study the sage's books hard. This father devoted himself to studying and didn't hear anything out of the window. He married your mother later on, so it's okay." Brother Ni, so I don’t know much about your Aunt Chengjiao’s affairs. Dad was the last one to save your Aunt Chengjiao from having an accident.”

He naturally felt somewhat guilty towards his sister.

Zhao Jinyi asked: "Our Zhao family was really poor twenty years ago?" Since she can remember, her family has lived a prosperous life, and she is the most respectable family in Kanglefang.

Zhao Chengde sighed: "The Chunguang Pavilion is nonsense. Your grandmother is the only daughter of a wealthy family in Longxi. When she married your grandfather, she had a dowry of [-] liters. Although the dowry is far away After a while, there are still some good ones. It’s just that they were too far away to take care of them, so they sold them at a discount. But..." He pondered for a moment, and then said, "Twenty years ago, your grandfather did sell the two houses next door. They bought it and opened up the wall, and this is how the Zhao family is today."

Houses in better parts of the capital cost a lot of money, and the old man bought two houses next door in one go. It really surprised him who was still living on a tight budget at that time.

Zhao Jinyi couldn't help but said, "Dad, didn't you ever doubt the origin of that money?"

Zhao Chengde swallowed: "Why didn't you doubt it? After all, Xiao Li was beheaded at that time..."

When he said this, he looked at Zhao Jinyi suddenly: "Back then, you, Aunt Chengjiao, had a sweetheart who was like-minded. That kid seems to be surnamed Xiao... However, your uncle said that the boy from the Xiao family is a poor ghost ..."

Zhao Jinyi asked: "Dad, have you seen Xiao Jialang?"

"No." Zhao Chengde shook his head, "Your uncle has seen it."

Zhao Jinyi turned around and left: "Father, I'm going to find my uncle."

Zhao Chengde blinked, watching his daughter hurried away with two neat maids, he suddenly felt that his daughter's appearance was a bit like the little sister Chengjiao back then.

But in the end, there is some embarrassment in my heart, if my sister is still there, she should marry and have children.She married, but that boy from the Xiao family?Although the Xiao family boy is a poor ghost, but his sister is so smart, she will definitely be able to live a prosperous life.Besides, can Father lose the dowry of his younger sister?As the elder brother, why can't he bring a big red envelope?

Chunguang Pavilion, Chunguang Pavilion... He has been there several times, and there is a map of the Zhao family there?It's really surprising.Zhao Chengde, who lived a smooth life, was in high spirits and didn't take this matter to heart at all.He quickened his pace, intending to go back and have a good talk with his beloved wife.

On the other side, Zhao Chengze dragged Song Jing into his study in the main courtyard of the big house, winked at the maid, and the door creaked shut.

Song Jingxing didn't panic, he just looked at Zhao Chengze with interest.

It is said that as long as you become an official, you will see various forms of officials in the officialdom.

He's really figured it out recently.

Zhao Chengze put aside his elder airs and rolled tea for Song Jingxing.It's just that he grinds it extremely slowly, as if it will last a lifetime.

Zhao Chengze thought over and over again, and finally said: "Good nephew, in fact, uncle has something to ask. Uncle swears, if nephew agrees to help uncle with this matter, uncle will definitely expose that person."

Song Jingxing raised his brows, did he co-author Zhao Chengze deceive everyone?

Zhao Chengze was still thinking about his aunt's brother-in-law.

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