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The skinny third child smiled awkwardly, and said: "The young one knows that Balitang has a bad reputation, and letting Master Chu control everyone will make it difficult for him... But the young one has nothing to do. This group of people are used to loafing around. , no one will really do righteous deeds, they will only continue to do evil...!"

Chu Huan stared at the thin boy's third face for a long while, which only made the thin boy feel a little uncomfortable. Finally, Chu Huan spoke, "What's your name?"

The third child of the skinny man hurriedly said, "Little Ma Jing!"

Chu Huan nodded and said: "What a Ma Jing. That day in Liujia Village, you turned your head and left when you saw that the situation was not good. At that time, I really thought you were a despicable villain with no loyalty. Among them, you are the most promising."

In fact, Ma Jing, the skinny youngest, was seven or eight years older than Chu Huan, a middle-aged man in his thirties, but when Chu Huan said this, it was as if an elder was praising a younger generation.

Ma Jing was startled, not knowing what Chu Huan meant by this, he was a little embarrassed.

Chu Huan calmed down and said seriously: "Ma Jing, you dare to come out to take care of the crisis, but you have a bit of courage. Are you protecting the brothers under your command?"

Ma Jing was taken aback for a moment, then smiled wryly, "Master Chu...Master Chu is indeed wise." After a pause, he sighed, "Master Chu didn't know something. Partner. Later, Xue...Xue Lang led us to defeat Bai Xiazi's people, and they didn't dare to make trouble. However, Bai Xiazi has a foundation in Qingliu County, and there are still a group of people under him. Master Xue was also worried about Bai Xiazi at the beginning. The blind man jumped over the wall in a hurry and did some extreme things, so he was not forced into a dead end... Although this blind man is very low-key now, he still has a certain influence in Qingliu City...!"

Hearing what he said, Chu Huan knew that this white blind man was definitely not a simple person, and he was also a ruthless character, otherwise Xue Lang would never have allowed another force to exist in this city.

"I understand!" Chu Huan said lightly, "You are worried that the Blind Man will come out to retaliate if the Bali Hall disperses!"

"Exactly!" Ma Jing sighed: "In the first two years, we fought countless battles with the white blind people for the territory. , everyone is a group of dragons... Hehe, a group of snakes without a leader, the white blind people will definitely come out one by one to clean up... In fact, many brothers in Balitang are dragging their families. If we lose our livelihood, the young and old in the family will just...!" He didn't continue, but shook his head with a worried look on his face.

Chu Huan said with a smile: "I really can't see that you still have such insight. Ma Jing, I really underestimated you." After a pause, he said: "You are right, I can't be the leader of the Balitang , the name of Balitang cannot survive...!"

Ma Jing showed a dejected look, and before he could speak, Chu Huan continued: "However, your words are not without reason...!"

Ma Jing's eyes lit up, a little excited: "Master Chu, what do you mean?"

"Bali Hall can no longer exist. From now on... it will be called Zhengqi Hall!" Chu Huan said slowly: "But I don't want to disband, but I can't be the same as before. If the name is changed, the rules must also be changed!"

Ma Jing was startled, "Zhengqitang?" But after hearing Chu Huan's words, the people in Balitang didn't have to disband, and hurriedly said: "Master Chu, you are the boss of everyone, Bali... no, no, the rules of Zhengqitang are natural. It's up to you to decide!"

"The rules are very simple. You can no longer do such things as cheating, abducting, and bullying the weak." Chu Huan said slowly: "As far as I know, there are many jobs in Qingliu County that can earn money, such as building roads, laying bridges, Diverting canals for irrigation, building houses... These projects require people and wages. You have connections in Qingliu County. If you go to collect these projects, you can naturally take them down. If you put in some effort, there will be no shortage of support for your family silver."

Ma Jing was startled, not knowing how to answer for a while.

However, Chu Huan knew that what Ma Jing just said was really reasonable. If this group of rascals were really disbanded, they would definitely become restless elements in Qingliu County, and the number of cheating and abducting incidents would increase greatly.

Moreover, although this group of people is not a kind person, many of them have families and have to support their children. They are used to tricks and abductions, and they only make a living by this. What a mess.

It would be a beautiful thing to restrain this group of people in the name of Zhengqitang so that they would not do evil unscrupulously.

Seeing a hint of disappointment in Ma Jing's expression, Chu Huan frowned slightly, and said coldly, "Why? Can't this rule be kept?"

Ma Jing hurriedly shook his head and said, "Don't dare...!" He asked in a low voice, "Master Chu, has Hu Zhi County really fallen? You know, Xue... Xue Lang has always relied on Hu Zhi County as his backer, Hu Zhi County If you lose your connections in the yamen, many projects in the county yamen may not be entrusted to us, and... and I am afraid that it will be disadvantageous to us!"

"You don't have to worry." Chu Huan said, "As long as you don't act mischievously, I will naturally stand up when something goes wrong. But I can say the ugly words first. If there are still people who are lawless and bully the weak, don't blame me for being rude!"

There was a chill in his tone, Ma Jing said quickly: "Master Chu, don't worry, I will explain Master Chu's order!"

Chu Huan nodded, thought for a while, and finally said: "But you are not the only people in Qingliu City. If you keep your voice down, I'm afraid there will be other people who will take the opportunity to blackmail...!"

"Exactly!" Ma Jing's eyes became eager again.

Chu Huan thought for a while, and then said: "Well, since we are not leaving, you can also help the government to maintain the law and order of Qingliu City. Sometimes it is more convenient for you to come forward than the government. It is all for livelihood. If someone is in each shop in the future You guys have to take care of the troubles, but you can’t be as unreasonable as before and extort money. Although the hard work is inevitable, it must be just right, big shops take some, and small shops take less...!"

Ma Jing's eyes lit up, he is also a smart person, and said in a low voice: "Master Chu, don't worry, I will send you the money collected every month on time...!"

Chu Huan waved his hand and said, "Let's not talk about this now. You are in a hurry. If anyone insists on bullying the weak, Xue Lang will end up with him."

"When will Master Chu move here?" Ma Jing hurriedly said, "I'll send someone to clean up the place...!"

"No need." Chu Huan said lightly: "In the future, you will take care of the Zhengqitang. If there is any major event, just come to me again. I won't live here." After a pause, he looked around and sneered He said: "Xue Lang took you guys for a lot of exploitation in the past few years, and the furnishings here are really luxurious." Then his face sank, and he said: "Remember, I sold all the valuable things here, and kept them. You just need to buy some necessary supplies... In the past few years, you have exploited many people, and many of them are in dire straits;

Ma Jing immediately said solemnly: "Master Chu, don't worry, I know what to do. After the valuable things are sold, I will return the money...!"

"Don't play tricks with me." Chu Huan said coldly: "I might as well tell you, I know all your tricks, and I can't get on the stage. If anyone plays tricks with me, I will never let him play tricks ...!" Looking at Ma Jing coldly, Ma Jing shuddered, bowed his body and said, "Master Chu, don't worry, I don't dare!"

Chu Huan stood up and said, "Xue Lang, send someone out of Yunshan Mansion immediately, and tell him not to come back again, lest you ask for humiliation." After speaking, he lifted his foot and was about to leave.

Ma Jing hurriedly said, "Master Chu is leaving?"

"Do you have anything else?"

"Master Chu came here on foot, don't you have any horses?" Ma Jing said with a smile, "If Master Chu doesn't mind, you can go to the stables in the backyard. There are several fine horses there. Master Chu might as well choose one for transportation!"

Hearing this, Chu Huan pondered for a moment. He knew that Daqin's horses were strictly controlled. It was the dream of many people to own a group of horses. If he had a horse, it would be much more convenient in the future. There was a small car in that era.

He nodded, Ma Jing hurriedly said: "I will lead you there!"

At that moment, Ma Jing led Chu Huan to the stables in the backyard. There were indeed five fine horses here. They were all fat and long-legged. At a glance, they were good horses with excellent endurance. Naturally, Xue Lang had worked hard on these horses. collected.

When Chu Huan entered the stable, he touched several horses very skillfully, and finally led a big black horse out. This black horse was extremely strong and looked very mighty. Ma Jing had already Thumbs up and said: "Master Chu, you really have a good eye. Among the five horses, this horse is the most expensive. Xue Lang also spent a lot of money to get it. It has excellent foot strength and is extremely fast!"

Chu Huan smiled lightly, and gently stroked the face of the steed, with a gentle expression on his face, as if he loved the horse very much.

What Ma Jing wanted to say, but Chu Huan had already said: "You will take care of Zhengqi Hall. You know better than me how to take care of it. It's just a rule I set. I advise you not to forget it, otherwise...!"

Ma Jing shuddered, and hurriedly said: "Master Chu, don't worry, I will remember every word of what Master Chu said in my heart!"

Chu Huan was not wordy, and got on the horse. His movements were very skillful and flexible, and he seemed to be a person who often rides horses. Excellent equestrianism.

He was flexible, walked over quickly, and opened the gate of the backyard. Chu Huan was about to leave, Ma Jing seemed to think of something, and hurriedly said, "Master Chu later!" He went back and forth, took a small bag, and handed it over. Chu Huan took it, opened the bag, and there were five or six gold leaves in it.

Chu Huan knew that in this era, real gold was extremely expensive. These five or six pieces of gold leaves were worth at least five or six hundred taels of silver, which was a huge sum of money. It was impossible for an ordinary person to own so much silver in a lifetime.

Chu Huan hesitated for a moment, but finally stuffed the bag into his bosom. Without further ado, he flicked the reins, and the steed moved forward. It exited the gate of the backyard and entered an alley. Chu Huan turned and headed west, galloping Just do it.

Before reaching the intersection, I heard someone shouting behind me: "Master Chu...Master Chu, wait a minute...!"

Chu Huan reined in his horse and turned around, only to see a person galloping towards him. Looking at the figure and appearance, it was the grandson who led him to the Bali Hall.