"Commander Zhang, you really know how to joke. Who doesn't know that the general can run a horse in front of his forehead, and the prime minister can hold a boat in his stomach. Do you mind if Mr. Fan said a joke? The little girl accompanied the two uncles for a drink , nothing happened!"

The courtesan is indeed a good-looking lady. Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, she immediately said with a smile on her face. At this time, other people also saw the strangeness and came over to laugh.

"Brother Zhou, General Zhang is here in person, why didn't you introduce him earlier, we have heard of General Zhang's name for a long time, and we are all going to pay a visit!"

"Yes, yes, I often see General Zhang in the newspapers these days, but we have mortal eyes and don't take God seriously. Please don't blame General Zhang."

Zhang Tinglan's name is still very clear to these people. How many princes of the Eight Banners have all been planted in Zhang Tinglan's hands, and all the family property accumulated in several lifetimes have been wiped out. He became a hairless phoenix, and the great changes before and after were all caused by his relatives in this young age.

This method, this kind of ruthlessness, made people both awed and frightened. Now that they saw the deity, they couldn't help nodding and bowing. They didn't ask Zhang Tinglan to support them, but only asked that this bandit not follow them.

After Fan Xiaohe knew Zhang Tinglan's identity, he was also taken aback. He was used to arrogance, but now he hooked up with the Japanese again. No one put him in his eyes, but he didn't dare to offend the evil star in front of him. , forced a smile on his face.

"General Zhang, please don't mind my little brother joking for a while. I'll have a drink first, and I'll take it as an apology!"

Fan Xiaohe took the wine glass from the courtesan and drank it down, but Zhang Tinglan didn't look at him at all.Putting Fan Xiaohe on the sidelines made this Mr. Fan very embarrassed, his face turned red and white at times.

At this time, a man in his thirties, dressed in very elegant glasses, suddenly squeezed over next to him. He glanced at Zhang Tinglan sideways, and then smiled contemptuously: "Mr. Fan, people often say that only three generations can produce a noble. Accumulated, the vicissitudes of the Fan family for hundreds of years, Liang is not talented. He is also a family of farming and studying for several generations, and he also studied in Japan. No one like us can compare. Mr. Fan, don't lower yourself!"

Before the surname Liang finished speaking, Zhang Xueliang's chest was full of anger.The young commander was full of enthusiasm.I want to have some fun at the dance, but I have encountered unsightly things one after another, and now there is another bastard who dares to scold me, how can I bear it.

Zhang Xueliang grabbed the goblet in front of him and threw it out violently, hitting Liang on the mouth.The cup suddenly shattered, and blood came out from the guy's nose and the corners of his mouth. When the people around saw the bloodshed, they immediately felt bad.

Zhou Shutao and others hastily persuaded Zhang Xueliang.Let the young marshal calm down, and a few people couldn't help but blame the man surnamed Liang. There is no one in the world who can't speak, so why don't they open which pot and carry which pot!

Who knew that the surnamed Liang turned into anger instead, and said loudly: "What is wrong with what Liang said, they were originally from bandit beards, wild and unruly, and dared to beat people in public. I will let you go!"

Seeing that this guy dared to do this, Zhang Xueliang was about to take out his pistol as soon as he reached out, but at this moment Zhang Tinglan grabbed him.

"Hanqing, we are here as guests. It would be bad if people were killed in this room." Zhang Tinglan turned to look at the person surnamed Liang, and said with a sneer, "This gentleman, what you mean by what you say, is from the academic circle." People who don’t know what they have accomplished, let me speak out and open my eyes.”

"Liang has written new poems, which have been published frequently in newspapers, criticized the bad government, and scolded the government. He is now teaching at Beiyang University. There are still two bones, born between heaven and earth, never afraid of powerful people, not afraid of threats!"

The guy surnamed Liang was bragging about himself, Zhou Shutao whispered a few words in Zhang Tinglan's ear, and explained his details clearly. This guy is called Liang Hong, who once studied in Japan, and after returning to China, he actively pursued his career and wanted to be a One official position, the result has not been successful.

He wrote some messy new-style poems, published them in newspapers, mixed up the manuscript fee of [-] cents, and wrote scripts for some opera artists, barely making ends meet. Later, he got into Beiyang University, pretending to be a literati, and gradually Also has a little reputation.

Hearing this, Zhang Tinglan nodded slightly: "Liang Hong, I heard that you have also written a script. I would like to ask you for advice on a play called "Liu Li Men". I wonder if you know it?"

At this time, Liang Hong wiped off the blood on his nose and mouth. Hearing Zhang Tinglan's question, he said nonchalantly: "Of course I know, "Liu Li Men" tells the story of the late Ming and early Qing. , under the order of the Qing emperor, went to clear the south of the Yangtze River, but at home, Hong's mother built six small gates in front of the door to keep Hong Chengchou out of the house!"

Liang Hong was shaking his head and trying to show off his knowledge. At this time, Fan Xiaohe's complexion had gradually turned into a pig's color, and his breathing became heavy. Liang Hong suddenly noticed Zhang Tinglan's intentions, and he quickly closed his mouth. It's all the color of fear.

Other people who knew this allusion also had weird eyes, Zhang Xueliang didn't know it, so he said: "Zhuoyan, what is going on with Liulimen, tell me about it!"

Zhang Tinglan said with a smile: "Hong Chengchou, a surrendered minister of the Ming Dynasty, defected to the enemy and treasoned the country. He killed Huang Daozhou, a fellow anti-Qing warrior from his hometown, and Xia Wanchun, a 17-year-old young hero. They built the Liuli Gate outside the gate to block Hong Chengchou, and scolded the rebellious son: "Whoever betrays the country and seeks glory, the mother does not consider the son, the wife does not consider the husband, the son does not consider the father, the six relatives do not recognize, and everyone betrays their relatives!"

After Zhang Xueliang listened, he couldn't stop nodding: "Mother Hong really understands righteousness, and traitors like Hong Chengchou must not be tolerated, not only scolded, but even ashamed!"

"Hanqing, although Hong Chengchou is a big traitor, there is still a group of even more shameful traitors, that is, the so-called eight imperial merchants of the Qing Dynasty. They smuggled food and iron to the Eight Banners soldiers, and then the Eight Banners rely on these things. Looting the Central Plains, spreading charcoal Common people, it can be said that every money earned by the Eight Great Imperial Merchants is the result of the blood and tears of countless common people. As a result, after the Qing Dynasty came to power, the traitors of the Eight Great Families became the Imperial Merchants. The head of the imperial merchants."

When Zhang Tinglan said this, Fan Xiaohe's face turned completely pale, and Liang Hong was also at a loss. He accused Zhang Tinglan of being a bandit.He doesn't understand etiquette, and still claims to be a wealthy family, a noble family.But now Zhang Tinglan has stripped away all the background, what kind of bullshit wealthy family, what kind of wealthy family that has been passed down for hundreds of years.It's just a bunch of traitors and national thieves!

"How many years of old things, what's the use of bringing them up. Do you still want to use this to convict us?" Fan Xiaohe said reluctantly.

"That's right. Mr. Fan is right. If you follow this statement, you will also arrest Qin Hui's descendants!" Liang Hong also argued strongly.

"It is indeed an old thing, but your Fan family still operates the Changlu Salt Farm. This power was naturally given by the Manchu emperor. Why did you get this power? The reason is that your ancestors surrendered to the enemy and betrayed the country. You must know how many people in the Central Plains died tragically. In the hands of Man Qing. The wealth and honor of your family for hundreds of years are all congealed with blood, and this debt has continued until now. Shouldn't it be liquidated?"

Faced with Zhang Tinglan's questioning, Fan Xiaohe's face was dripping with sweat, and his whole body began to tremble, his face was pale and he was at a loss.

"After all, two or three hundred years have passed since this kind of thing. If your Fan family can be an honest person, there is no need for Zhang to hold on to the Savior. That would make me feel a little stingy. But you have never changed your nature. Now, you still have to fight with the savior." The Japanese colluded, worked for them, and acted as the spokespersons of the Japanese in the customs, do you still want to stage the old affairs of the previous dynasty, and then act as traitors and lackeys for the Japanese again, and dream of the imperial merchants again?"

thump!Fan Xiaohe finally couldn't stand the huge pressure, and fell to the ground all of a sudden, completely losing his former charm.And Liang Hong is also like a clown, he speaks shamelessly to the Fan family, and even claims to be noble, which has become a complete laughing stock.

Zhang Tinglan didn't bother him, but stood up, looked at everyone present, and then said: "I mentioned the story of "Liu Limen", just to say that once you become a traitor, not only your parents and wives will look down on you, but even your new wife will look down on you." The master may not be able to see it, otherwise this story would not be widely circulated. I also know that everyone has business dealings with foreigners. This is a very normal economic cooperation. !"

After Zhang Tinglan finished speaking, she turned around and left the ball. Feng Jun soldiers had already arrested Fan Xiaohe and Liang Hong, while Zhang Tinglan directly mobilized the Feng Jun soldiers from the brigade, quickly dispatched, and went straight to Fan's house.

As the saying goes, the big tree attracts the wind, and the Fan family has a deep understanding. They helped the Manchus win the country, but the Manchu emperors did not think highly of them. The Qing Dynasty fought, and as a result, the huge wealth of the Fan family was consumed, and almost the entire family was defeated.

Later, the Fan family learned from the pain, kept a low profile, and kept a little vitality. After the great powers opened the door to China, the Fan family once again found an opportunity keenly. Relying on cooperation with foreigners, the family's business expanded rapidly, and the wealth snowballed. more.

It wasn't until after the fall of the Qing Dynasty that the Fan family reappeared openly in front of everyone like an underground ghost. Only then did the Beijing-Tianjin area know that this family that had flourished for hundreds of years still existed and became more prosperous.

The Fan family's villa is just outside the city of Tianjin, facing mountains and rivers. It doesn't look very conspicuous, but the design inside is ingenious, and the various furnishings are extravagant and extravagant, which highlights the profound accumulation of this family.

Under the darkness of night, the Fan family was brightly lit, just as the whole family was enjoying a luxurious life.Suddenly hurried footsteps sounded outside, and countless soldiers surrounded this exquisite manor.

The Fan family was also alarmed at this time. Some servants had been secretly watching outside. Directly under the countless torches, stood soldiers with live ammunition.

These servants hurriedly reported the news to Fan Dongyang, the head of the Fan family. He was Fan Xiaohe's father. He was less than 50 years old this year, and he was well maintained. He was usually pampered to the extreme.

Sitting opposite him was an oriental man, the special representative of Nissin Oil Plant, named Ritakanosuke, and the two were talking and laughing happily.

"Mr. Li Gao, don't worry, the Fan family will definitely assist the Japanese side to run this oil factory well!"

"Very well, Mr. Fan, you are very smart. It is definitely beneficial to cooperate with the empire. The Fengtian government has been fighting against the empire. They are also trying to build oil mills and compete with the empire for business. Your task is to disrupt their business. The plan is to control the export of soybeans from the three eastern provinces, and pay attention to Fengtian's economic intelligence, the empire is very concerned about these things."

Fan Dongyang nodded hastily: "This is what I should do. Fengtian's gang of bandits are overthinking their capabilities and are looking for their own death!"

While Fan Dongyang was triumphant, the housekeeper suddenly ran in: "Master, something is wrong, there is a group of Qiu Ba, and our house is surrounded!" (To be continued...)

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