Soldiers come to the world

Wang Yu's theory of only interests in the officialdom is full of sophistication and cliché, Liu Jing does not agree with it, but Wang Yu is very face-saving, and actually agrees to finish five hundred slave contracts, thus turning the smuggling of military slaves into a legal slave trade .

The owner of the slave also changed from Gan Ning to Liu Jing, so he completely dismissed Gan Ning from this matter, which made Liu Jing heave a long sigh of relief.

Of course, he also knows that this matter is very risky, and most people would not do it easily. After all, there are as many as [-] shares. If the investigation continues, the situation will become very serious, and the person involved will even be removed from office. In this matter, he owed Kuai Yue a great favor.

But why is Kuai Yue willing to pay such a big favor for him? Is it impossible to wait for him to give him Zhang Ping's head? Liu Jing knows very well that Zhang Ping's head is actually worthless.

If Zhang Ping's head is worthless, then his own identity is. In fact, Liu Jing also vaguely guessed that Kuai Yue's real purpose was to win him over.

This is not a bad thing!

Although Liu Jing didn't accept Wang Ke's officialdom's theory of self-interest, he still had to try his best to win over Jingzhou's gentry. If he could get the support of the Kuai family, then he would have the opportunity to build his own power.

At dusk, Liu Jing returned to his home in Fancheng with the [-] copies of the bond that had been completed first. As soon as he entered the door, the little maid, Xiao Baozi, ran up and asked urgently, "Why did you come back, Master?"

Liu Jing nodded at the tip of his round nose, and said with a smile: "Why, I'm not at home, so there's no rice for the pot?"

"Not at all!"

The little bun stomped his feet and said, "There are guests who have come to see you. From yesterday afternoon to today, they have come three times."

"Oh! Now, is he still there?"

"Not long after I left, come quickly, I left a lot of things for you."

Xiao Baozi led Liu Jing to the living room, and saw a pile of large and small boxes on the table in the living room, there were forty or fifty of them, and Uncle Meng was sorting them out one by one.

"My lord, these are expensive things!" Uncle Meng opened a box and couldn't help sighing.

Liu Jing stepped forward and saw a fan-sized Ganoderma lucidum in the box, which was at least a hundred years old. Liu Jing knew who it was, and he opened another small box, which contained two dried snake gallbladders, enough The size of a pigeon egg.

"Is someone from the Tao family here?" Liu Jing asked hastily.

Xiao Baozi handed him a greeting card, "This is a greeting card left by a guest."

Liu Jing took the post and saw that it said, 'Chai Sang Tao Zhan respectfully pays homage to Mr. Jing! '

'Tao Zhan? He frowned, he knew that the owner of the house was Tao Sheng, but he didn't know who this Tao Zhan was.

Uncle Meng smiled and said: "This Tao Zhan is about forty years old. I went to inquire about it, but it's strange. I haven't heard of this person in the Tao family. He must be an elder of the Tao family. I think he is very polite." , without any airs."

"Uncle Meng, let me go out for a while, and you will keep these documents for me."

Liu Jing handed the bond to Uncle Meng, and then walked out quickly, the little bun chased him to the door and shouted: "Master, let's go after dinner!"

"I'm very busy these two days, you don't need to worry about me!" Liu Jing's voice had gone away.

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Not long after, Liu Jing came to the gate of Tao's business again. He didn't expect the Tao's family to come so quickly, and he was actually Tao Sheng's younger brother. It seemed that Tao Zhan had more status than Tao Zheng last time.

Today is the day, and Tao Zhan doesn't even care about family sacrifices. From this, it can be seen that the Tao family attaches great importance to the Sun brothers and sisters.

After waiting in front of the gate for a while, there was a rush of footsteps coming from the gate, and more than a dozen people greeted them. Liu Jing saw Tao Zheng at a glance, and he also came.

Beside Tao Zheng was a middle-aged man in his forties, with a medium build, soft complexion, bright eyes, and shrewdness. It could be seen that this man was pampered and well-maintained. He was probably Tao Zhan.

But Tao Zhan was smiling at this time, bowed long and said: "I'm Xia Chai Sang Tao Zhan, I went to Mr. Jing's house three times, but Mr. Jing was not there, I didn't expect to come to the door in person."

Seeing Tao Zhan's slender and tender hands, like a woman's, Liu Jing couldn't help but feel a little amused, they were so well maintained, and he hurriedly replied, "Yesterday I went back to Liu's residence to worship my ancestors, I'm sorry, I made Master Tao go three times in vain. .”

"Where! Where! I was the one who came to the door abruptly. Young Master please sit in the mansion."

"Please!"

Everyone was polite to each other, Liu Jing bowed to Tao Zheng again, the two greeted each other, and entered the gate together.

Tao Zheng deliberately slowed down. He watched Tao Zhan and Liu Jing chat and laugh from behind, with a calm expression, and secretly sighed. Isn't this a bit too much?

But thinking of his father's order before he left, if the problem is serious, he will not hesitate to kill him to silence him. This made Tao Zheng very worried, how could he kill him to silence him.

Sitting down in the living room, Tao Zheng looked at everyone, and everyone retreated. Only Tao Zhan and Tao Zheng accompanied Liu Jing. Tao Zhan smiled and said: "Mr. Now Jingzhou has a small reputation, and even Chai Sang Tao has heard of the name of the young master, the future of the young master Jing is limitless!"

"Senior, I'm overwhelmed by the award. I don't understand world affairs, so please give me some advice from senior."

"Master Jing is too modest."

Tao Zhan quickly glanced at Tao Zheng, saw that his face was expressionless, and smiled again: "I came here from Chaisang this time, mainly to thank Mr. Jing for preserving the reputation of our Tao family and not spreading that matter, Patriarch I think the second son's gratitude is not enough to express the Tao family's heart, so I was asked to come here to express my most sincere respect to the son."

After finishing speaking, he stood up and bowed deeply to Liu Jing. Liu Jing quickly waved his hands, "This matter is just that the Sun brothers and sisters came to Jingzhou to play, and the Tao family did their best to be the landlord. I don't think it's a big deal, so you don't need to worry too much."

Although he spoke comforting words, the Tao family didn't think so. Tao Zhan came all the way from Chaisang, not to listen to Liu Jing's two calm explanations.

Tao Zhan pondered for a while, then smiled lightly: "Of course I also understand Mr. Jing's kindness, but I also ask Mr. Jing to understand how much the Tao family attaches importance to this matter, because the head of the family really didn't know about this matter, and the head of the family was furious because of this, and sent the second son away. Severely beat him, and punished him for three years not to participate in the clan sacrifice, after all, the Tao family is only a businessman, there are some things that he dare not touch, and cannot offend."

Seeing Tao Zheng bowed his head and remained silent, Liu Jing understood what Tao Zhan meant, and the Tao family didn't believe him.

Liu Jing had a clear realization that the collusion between the Tao family and Jiang Dong was not as simple as taking the Sun brothers and sisters on a tour of Jingzhou. There was probably a big story behind it, and what he saw was just a small part of it that came out of the water.

That's why the Tao family was so nervous. Tao Zhan even gave up the family sacrifice and rushed to Xiangyang. Liu Jing was almost certain that the Tao family and Jiangdong must have deeper collusion.

Liu Jing smiled, "I just met the Sun brothers and sisters in Chibi because of Luma's matter, and some unpleasant things happened, that's all, so I don't think it's serious, it's just Tao The way of home for guests."

Tao Zhan stared deeply at Liu Jing, trying to find some clues from his expression and eyes, but he found nothing.

Tao Zhan lowered his head and thought, 'Does he really only know so much?If that's the case, then it's reassuring, I'm afraid that what he said is not true! '

Although he was still a little worried, Tao Zhan also knew that there was nothing he could get out of Liu Jing, so he asked with a smile, "Excuse me, but I want to confirm that only the young master knows about this matter. right!"

Liu Jing nodded, "That's true! Since I have promised the second son, I will never break my promise."

"Thank you, Mr. Jing, for keeping the Tao family's secrets."

Tao Zhan stopped mentioning this matter, changed the subject, and said with a smile: "In addition, regarding the medicinal materials that you need, my Patriarch has promised to supply you with all your strength, as much as you want. Feel free to ask if you need anything. If the Tao family can do it, they must do their best."

Embarrassed, Liu Jing hurriedly expressed her thanks, "Thanks to the Tao family for their kindness, there is nothing else I need for now."

At this time, a steward appeared at the door and gave Tao Zhan a wink. Tao Zhan understood, smiled apologetically at Liu Jing, got up and went out.

Liu Jing apologized to Tao Zheng again: "Liu Jing is extremely sorry for causing the second son to be blamed."

Tao Zheng waved his hand, "It's because I'm young and ignorant, and I caused trouble for the family. I should be held accountable, and it has nothing to do with Young Master Jing."

As soon as he finished speaking, Tao Zhan screamed angrily from outside, "How could he do this? We have paid the deposit, and now that there are no people left, can we just deal with us like this? With no credit, no wonder he can only do robbery **!"

Tao Zhan's voice became very thin, which made Liu Jing stunned for a moment, but his attention turned to the content, and his heart moved, who is this robber talking about?

Tao Zhan came in from outside with a face full of anger. When he walked into the living room, he restrained his anger again and restored a smile on his face, "Hehe! I'm sorry for a small matter."

Liu Jing asked with a smile: "Did Tao's firm buy a batch of special goods recently?"

"What do you mean by the special goods you are talking about?" Tao Zhan asked, stroked his beard.

"For example, five hundred slaves..." Liu Jing stopped when he clicked, watching Tao Zhan's expression change.

Tao Zhan was stunned for a moment, his eyes showed surprise. How could Liu Jing know about this? He asked doubtfully, "How did you know, my lord?"

"Of course I know, I also know that this is a deal between Gan Ning and the Tao family, isn't it?"

Tao Zhan nodded, and he did not deny it, "That's true. The Tao family needed a boat guard, so Gan Ning took the initiative to contact him, saying that he had 1000 strong yellow scarf slaves who could sell them to us. The contract has been signed, and the Tao family paid a deposit of [-] taels of gold, hey!"

Tao Zhan sighed, and said bitterly: "It's a pity that Gan Ning doesn't keep his promise, and he said that there are no more military slaves, and the deposit can only be refunded in half. Isn't this teasing the Tao family?"

Liu Jing whispered in his heart that he was lucky, then this matter will be easy to handle, it can be said to be solved easily, this is simply God's will!

Liu Jing hurriedly said: "The matter of five hundred military slaves is not that simple. I beg the Tao family to give me face and help me with this."

Tao Zhan laughed, his eyes were extraordinarily bright, "Young master, why not tell me how the Tao family can help you, the Tao family is very happy."

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Liu Jing said goodbye and left. Tao's uncle and nephew kept sending him to the gate of the house. Watching him go away, Tao Zhan suddenly covered his mouth and let out a laugh, which was clearly a young woman.

Tao Zheng gave her a stern look, "If you have the ability, keep pretending to the end and see how people expose you."

He turned around and walked towards the mansion. Tao Zhan quickly followed, and said with a smile, "Second Brother, will the bridge be demolished just to cross the river? If it weren't for me, Second Brother would really be fined for three years!"

Her sweet voice was indeed a young girl's voice. Tao Zheng couldn't help but stop a few steps. This incident angered his father. If his younger sister hadn't interceded hard, he would have been fined to suspend sacrifices for three years instead of this year. One year is as simple as that.

"Okay! I won't talk about you, but I don't think it's appropriate for you to pretend to be an elder. Liu Jing will misunderstand, thinking that the Tao family attaches great importance to it, and even came here without offering sacrifices to the elders. Do you understand?"

"Don't worry! I understand in my heart."

Tao Zhan rolled his eyes, and said with a coquettish smile, "Second Brother, do you think I look good?"

"Why doesn't it look like this? This is your unique skill. Even your voice has changed. I really don't know how you did it!" Tao Zheng smiled wryly, "I'm afraid that my father will be angry again if he finds out that you are pretending to be the second uncle."

"Second Uncle won't be angry with me!"

"I mean father."

"That's your business. You are the elder brother. If you don't discipline yourself strictly, your father will only trouble you!"

A sly and mischievous look appeared in Tao Zhan's eyes, "Actually, as long as you and I don't tell, how would father know?"

Tao Zheng was helpless. This younger sister was clever and mischievous, and he couldn't do anything about it.

The two brothers and sisters walked slowly towards the backyard, and Tao Zheng asked again: "I'm going back to participate in the sacrifices of Shanghai Ri and Shangding Ri, won't you go back with me?"

Tao Zhan shook his head, "Father asked me to pay attention to his movements to prevent Sun's family affairs from being leaked. I also handled the matter of the five hundred slaves this time. Although I gave up, I want to see the final result, second brother Go back by yourself! I will stay in Xiangyang."

Tao Zheng glanced at her, and said with a half-smile, "This Liu Jing is handsome, don't fall in love for a long time."

"Humph!"

Tao Zhan curled his lips in disdain, "I don't know how many handsome young men I have seen. As for falling in love so easily? The second brother underestimated me too much."

Speaking of this, Tao Zhan smiled mischievously again, "But I'm curious, what does he want those medicines for? Auntie said that those medicines are medicines for strengthening the body and strengthening the vitality. Could it be that he is using them for martial arts?"

"This is someone else's private matter, so don't worry about it."

Tao Zheng looked at her again, seeing that she still looked like a middle-aged man, he couldn't help but sighed: "You look like this, and you talk like a woman, it makes people feel weird, you'd better quickly restore your original appearance! I'm really hurt." No."

"But I like it very much!" Tao Zhan smiled, turned and left.