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Chapter 525 A Little Obstacle

Wei Shaoqi's words caused the hall to fall into a brief silence.

"it is good."

Lin Cheng smiled and nodded.

Wang Lengran also breathed a sigh of relief.

Lin Cheng asked calmly:
"Ground transportation?"

Wei Shaoqi nodded lightly:
"Natural transportation by land. In fact, before Brother Lin came over, when Ouyang Lianghan was repairing the Xunyang Grottoes, he had already begun secret transportation. The transportation by land was a bit slow, and he had to ensure concealment. He had been on the road for a long time.

"The subsequent fight between Brother Lin and Ouyang Lianghan for the construction rights did not affect the transportation of the Buddha's head.

"At present, only a few people know about this matter. This is the arrangement of the father. I only learned about it before leaving the capital. This shows that the father is cautious."

Wei Shaoqi narrowed his eyes and lowered his voice:

Outside Qingyang Street, in a luxurious carriage, Shen Bingqiang asked with an annoyed look on his face. Pei Shisanniang, who was sitting opposite, was closing her eyes and concentrating, and spoke softly:
"Thirteen families."

This Qingyang Street is a typical example, with about a hundred families living in it...

"Fuck, this is really troublesome! President Pei is the only one who has the patience to talk to these bastards."

"That's true."

Wei Shaoqi waved his hand impatiently and interrupted her:
"Let me know what's going on here. I don't have time to stay for too long."

Pei Shisanniang was about to speak, but at this moment, a boy came running to report from outside the door.

The two people in the car were slightly stunned when they heard this, and hurriedly got out of the car.

Pei Shisanniang rubbed her eyebrows and her tone was full of helplessness.

This time, not only Pei Shisanniang, but also the domineering Shen Bingqiang became serious and followed Pei Shisanniang and got out of the car respectfully.

"Third Young Master, please rest assured."

"Qingyang Hengjie is at the back of Chengtian Temple. Chengtian Temple has given up all the spots where Mr. Lin circled. It's honest. However, it is Qingyang Hengjie that is the most troublesome. There are many residents, and they have to be persuaded one by one.

"Mr. Wei, Mr. Lin, Mr. Wang... Why are you so here to come, especially Mr. Lin and Mr. Wang are still very busy people. Alas, I am a little disappointed. I hope you will forgive me."

Pei Sanniang and Shen Bingqiang hurriedly introduced. Lin Cheng listened and turned to look at Qingyang Street.

The meaning behind the words is very simple. Only the three of them know it now. Once it is leaked, it will be easy to locate the source.

"Why haven't you finished the demolition yet?"

"Damn it, you're an old thing in the garbage heap. She won't listen to anything you say. Those sons of hers are also trash and can't make the decision. Damn it, you're so unlucky. If you keep nagging, be careful I trap her tonight. The bag sinks into the river!”

The two went to the street entrance and bumped into Lin Cheng, Wei Shaoqi, and Wang Lengran, and quickly stepped forward to greet them.

"I can't help it. Who said that I have to work hard? We are all from the same hometown. We come here to appreciate the face. I have to lead everyone to make money together..."

Shen Bingqiang crossed his chest, hummed and nodded, then asked again:
"What should we do now? It's not like the Wang family's situation can be solved in a short while..."

"How did you deal with it? Didn't Qingyang Hengjie ask you to assist President Pei and Shopkeeper Shen in the negotiation? Couldn't they both get the money?"

"No, I heard from President Pei that the situation of this family is a bit complicated..."

Wei Shaoqi frowned.

Wei Shaoqi and Wang Lengran looked at each other and followed.

Lin Cheng and Wang Lengran looked at each other and agreed seriously.

Time is of the essence, and they must all be moved out within ten days, and the houses must be demolished and rebuilt.

Seeing that the third young master was dissatisfied, Wang Lengran suddenly felt that he had lost face, and asked his trusted official with a calm expression:

"Let's go take a look." Lin Cheng suddenly stood up and walked towards the door with a calm face.

“There are now only 13 nail households left, which is already a very good result.

Just as the three of them were preparing to have a more in-depth discussion, a trusted official ran out of the corridor outside the door, clasped his fists outside the threshold and reported:
"Master Wang, Master Lin, there are still several families on Qingyang Heng Street who have not moved out, which has affected the progress of the construction team. The people from the construction team below are asking for your instructions on what to do."

……

"Damn it, including this family named Wang, how many families are left before the statue area circled by Mr. Lin on the map is cleared?"

While talking, he looked at Lin Cheng and Wang Lengran.

"Vice President Shen, calm down. This is a big deal after all, so you have to be patient. Not only people in the city, but also people in Luoyang are watching, so don't be impatient."

"clear."

Compared with Lin Cheng, an outsider, and Wang Lengran, who holds a high position and does not care about people's livelihood, they know Xingzifang better and know how to deal with these landlords and common people.

Lin Cheng proposed to choose the new site for the Donglin Buddha near Xingzi Lake in Chengtian Temple.

Among them, there is a large area of ​​unused guest houses of Chengtian Temple. However, Xingzifang is already densely populated, so it will inevitably occupy part of the residential area.

"Right now, only the three of us in Xunyang City know that before arriving at Xunyang City, we must not let others know, especially the Xunyang Palace. In addition, we must also be on guard against other anti-defense forces..."

"Complicated? How complicated? Isn't that what you raise them for?" Wang Lengran's face suddenly turned cold.

"Of these thirteen families, some are asking for high prices, some are hesitant, and some are following the trend of the price. Like the Wang family, the elders in the family don't want to leave because of their ancestral home. There is another family that is even weirder. This house has good Feng Shui and cannot be demolished... I can only find a few Feng Shui masters to help me blow dry the concubine's body..."

But before that, Lin Cheng and Wang Lengran left the matter of persuading these landlords to Pei Shisanniang, Shen Bingqiang and others, and sent several officials to represent the government and sing a double act with them.

As for why these merchants were obedient, of course Lin Cheng and Wang Lengran had the power they wanted, which allowed them to annex land in other places in Xingzifang.

At this moment, Pei Sanniang and Shen Bingqiang led Wei Shaoqi, Lin Cheng and others into the alley while introducing them respectfully:

"This family's surname is Wang. Mr. Wang passed away early, leaving only his widow Wang, and three sons and one daughter. All three sons are married, and one daughter is also married.

"The Wang family is actually quite well off. Apart from this old house on Qingyang Heng Street, the eldest son and the second son each have properties in other places in Xingzifang. They have already married and they don't come back on weekdays.

"The third son is the youngest and is still studying. He is a scholar from the state and lives with the Wang family.

"I heard from Wang's eldest son that in the past two years, Wang's legs and feet have been bad, her eyesight is dim, and she seems to be distracted. She often mumbles alone in the middle of the night and doesn't know who she is talking to.

"The two sons asked her to live in the old house on Qingyang Heng Street, and she was taken care of by her third son who was studying and her husband's little daughter who lived nearby.

"Old Madam Wang usually eats and prays for Buddha at home. After all, it's close to Donglin Temple..."

Wei Shaoqi, who was walking in front, waved impatiently: "Okay, don't be nagging. I'm not interested in how this family is doing. Let's talk directly."

Pei Shisanniang nodded and spoke concisely:

"The other three sons have already given up on demolishing this house. Only the old lady Wang does not agree. Even if they don't move away, we can't force it..."

"Didn't you give me enough money?"

"No, of course the money is in place. It is a matter of great importance to His Majesty, and there are also the expectations of the three adults. I certainly don't dare to haggle over prices like other places in Xingzifang."

Pei Shisanniang looked embarrassed: "Both the eldest son and the second son of Wang were not dissatisfied with the money, and they were also helping to persuade the old lady, but the old lady was stubborn and refused to leave, and she kept talking nonsense. No matter how I tried to persuade me, I could not It’s useless, I can’t even talk to you…”

After a while, everyone stopped in front of a rather old mansion.

Lin Cheng looked at its location and nodded gently. The location of this house is indeed very important. It blocks the way to the statue and must be demolished. There is no way around it.

Wang Lengran snorted coldly, his tone revealing dissatisfaction:
"Inside Chengtian Temple, construction has already begun. All people have been recruited. It will soon be extended to Qingyang Heng Street. We can't stop and wait for your little obstruction. We can't delay it any longer. You can figure it out yourself. , it must be handled within ten days.”

"Yes Yes Yes."

Pei Shisanniang nodded immediately, frowned and thought for a while, then asked in a low voice:
"Young Master Wei, Mr. Wang, Mr. Lin, you are all here. Why don't you condescend a little and go in to have a look, and also give some advice to the old lady, saying that if you see the respectable faces of these three adults who care for the people, the old lady will be moved... …”

Wang Lengran and others did not move at all.

It is raining lightly in the sky, and the rain curtain is slightly tilted in the autumn wind, one autumn rain and the other cold.

There were tall guards holding umbrellas for the three of them.

Wei Shaoqi looked coldly and stood under the umbrella, hands behind his back, quietly waiting for the result.

Pei Shisanniang's suggestion turned a deaf ear and she didn't even raise her eyelids.

Wang Lengran turned sideways and squinted at Pei Sanniang, who was bowing her head respectfully, half of her body soaked by the autumn rain.

Pei Shisanniang also saw from the corner of her eye that Governor Wang then turned his eyes away and glanced at the old muddy wooden threshold of Wang's house.

His face was expressionless, as if he was saying to her:

What do you do to raise you? Is this kind of unruly and despicable thing worthy of letting my officials and gentlemen carry their shoes through the door?

Lin Cheng was also silent, but turned around to look at Wang Zhai's position. From time to time, he glanced in the direction of Chengtian Temple where construction was going on, and he seemed to be thinking about something.

The three people looked on indifferently, making the atmosphere a bit awkward and cold.

Pei Shisanniang forced a smile and prepared to speak out to ease the atmosphere.

At this moment, a clerk not far away hurriedly came to report:
"Master Governor, Master Lin, King Xunyang is here, and the Crown Prince... Sir, they are coming this way."

Everyone was stunned for the first time.

"Why are these two gentlemen here?" Wang Lengran frowned in confusion.

The clerk bent down and explained in a low voice:
"It seems that I came here to inspect the statue-making matter. Your Majesty and Master Biejia were originally visiting Chengtian Temple, but I heard that the demolition of Qingyang Heng Street was not going well. I wanted to come to see the situation and show sympathy to the people on behalf of Your Majesty."

Hearing this, Wei Shaoqi and Lin Cheng exchanged glances.

Wei Shaoqi chuckled:
"This Jiangnan pacifier is really doing his duty."

As soon as these words came out, except for Wang Lengran who nodded and laughed, Pei Shisanniang, Shen Bingqiang and others kept silent, not daring to intervene in this dispute.

Wang Lengran stopped smiling, frowned and looked at Lin Cheng: "What is the purpose of this move?"

Lin Cheng looked away from Wang Zhai and said softly:

"Let's take the opportunity to express our position, so that the saints far away in the capital know that they are also cooperating with the saint's statue, and they are sharing the saint's worries. Rather than ignoring the Xingzifang Buddha."

"I thought they were as tough as Ouyang Lianghan."

Wang Lengran muttered, turned around and said:
"I understand, let's go and pick him up with my officer."

"Lord Governor, be careful of slippery roads..." The junior official quickly ran forward to lead the way.

Lin Cheng and others watched Wang Lengran's figure leave temporarily with his hands behind his back.

Lin Cheng, who was standing in front of Wang's house, suddenly turned around and asked:
"Who exactly owns the land title of this house?"

Shen Bingqiang spoke in front of Pei Shisanniang who was slightly stunned:
"After the death of the old man of the Wang family, the property rights of the house belonged to the three sons, so we initially negotiated with these three sons and they all agreed. Unfortunately, the old lady refused to agree. Now the three sons are hesitant.

"But fortunately, there are smart people among them, and we give a lot. Wang's eldest son and second son asked us to wait while they tried to persuade us.

"The second son of the Wang family also whispered that if it doesn't work out, he will take the old lady to live with them for a while. We will take the opportunity to demolish the house and wait until the rice is cooked. They will coax the old lady."

Hearing this, Lin Cheng did not comment, but just glanced at Pei Shisanniang and Shen Bingqiang.

He patted Pei and Shen on the shoulders with a calm expression.

Pei Sanniang and Shen Bingqiang thought that Mr. Lin, who had replaced Ouyang Changshi with exquisite methods, would speak and tell them how to deal with it.

Without thinking, Lin Cheng withdrew his hand, turned his head, and stepped into the muddy Wangzhai threshold behind him without any hesitation. His usually spotless snow-white clothes were suddenly stained.

Pei Sanniang and Shen Bingqiang looked at each other. Before they could wonder, the next moment they heard the faint footsteps and conversations coming from the street behind them.

It was Wang Lengran who came with Lixian, the king of Xunyang, and Dalang, the crown prince of Jiangzhou.

Wei Shaoqi, who had been watching on the sidelines, suddenly laughed and stepped forward. He smiled and patted Pei Shisanniang and Shen Bingqiang on the shoulders. He didn't say anything more, as if nothing was said.

Wei Shaoqi turned and left, avoiding Li Xian and his son. Outside Wang's house, only Pei Shisanniang and Shen Bingqiang were left, comprehending something alone.

Inside Wang's house.

Lin Cheng, who rushed in before Prince Xunyang and his son to comfort him, was respectfully welcomed by several men from the Wang family into an old Buddhist hall bedroom that was used both for sleeping and worshiping Buddha.

He greeted an old white-haired woman on the bed in the bedroom warmly:

"Good morning, old lady, I, Lin Cheng, the right deputy envoy to Jiangnan Province, came to make the statue on your behalf. I heard..."

The white-haired old woman sitting blankly looked puzzled for a moment, then suddenly her face was filled with joy:
"What? Wang Lang, Wang Lang is you? You finally came back to see me. I am waiting for you here for nothing, praying for you. Wang Lang, sit down quickly. Why are you still young? I am already waiting for you to grow old. Don’t despise me..."

The Wang family members behind him looked helpless.

Lin Cheng suppressed the twitching corners of his mouth and kept his smile unchanged.

(End of this chapter)