Horse on the World

Chapter 238 Changes
The capital city of Dachu, Luoyang, is at the turn of spring and summer, and the weather is pleasant. Although it is already the second watch, the streets are still bustling with pedestrians, most of the shops are still closed, and the red lanterns are hung high There was endless laughter and laughter.

A small alley that is not too big and can only accommodate two or three people side by side, but people come in and out from time to time, showing a flow of people that is not commensurate with this alley, not for anything else, just because there is a family in this alley Casino --- Fugui Casino, since this casino changed its owner more than a year ago, the business has been booming day by day, because the owner of this casino has a great reputation, as long as you have the ability, you can win more money You can definitely take it away with confidence, and there will never be a phenomenon of black people eating black people. Of course, there are still very few who can win big money.

A short man in Tsing Yi hunched his body and walked into Fugui Casino, opened the door curtain, the turbid air, and the noisy sound made him frowned slightly, but immediately his face showed that a gambler walked into the casino. With a proper expression, he squeezed to a gaming table, gambled a few times casually, and then changed to another table.

An hour later, the man in Tsing Yi squeezed out of the crowd, stretched out his hand to call for the buddy, and asked loudly, "Boy, where is the hut?"

The enthusiastic buddy immediately led him to a side door, thanked him, and the man in Tsing Yi pushed the door and went out, but he didn't follow the direction the buddy pointed out to go to the latrine, but walked quickly to a door with a few steps He walked forward, looked left and right, and walked in.After entering the house, he opened the back door familiarly, walked to a staircase outside the door, and picked up the ladder.

Pushing open the door, the owner of Fugui Gambling Shop was crossing his legs, humming a ditty leisurely, sipping a small wine with peanuts, humming, the man in Tsing Yi sat directly opposite him, and took it bluntly. The boss's wine glass fell down with a tilt of his neck, he picked up a few peanuts, threw them into his mouth, and said with a smile: "Hu Dong, you really enjoy the wealth, drinking a little wine, humming a little song, every three Cha Wu is still looking for a few girls to accompany her."

Hu Dong, the owner of the gambling shop and the former head of the Dingzhou Statistical Investigation Department and the Criminal Division, smiled, "Brother Xie Ke, everyone has his own fate. You envy me, and I'm still jealous of you. Let's mess around forever. You are the leader of a gangster, but you are wearing a veil, and you have a bright future!"

"Damn!" Xie Ke spat fiercely, and said, "I'm suffocating, we haven't been scholars for a long time, and suddenly put on a robe, and it's really uncomfortable for those who are in the dark all day, so I still use a knife Happy!"

Hu Dong laughed loudly, "Master Xie, you are now a dignified head of the military department, a dignified seventh-rank official, it would be a bad word if it spread!"

Xie Ke shook his head, drank another glass of wine, and said, "Hu Dong, the capital is very weird now! Do you have anything of value here?"

Speaking of business, Hu Dong became serious, put down Erlang's legs, nodded and said: "Well, during this period of time, I have been chasing and beating Laozi in the capital. Didn't you see that I have already hid here? It seems that there is someone Something big is going to happen.”

Xie Ke said solemnly: "During this period of time, I took advantage of my position to check the latest personnel files of the Imperial Forest Army, and after doing some homework, I found that the Xiao family has completely controlled the Imperial Forest Army. After a round of screening, those selected will be able to get involved with the Xiao family in a roundabout way."

Hu Dong nodded and said: "This is the meaning of the question. I have also dug up a lot of information from the brothel. The Xiao family seems to want to make a move."

"Do you want to quietly remind the Minister of the Ministry of War?" Xie Ke asked.

Hu Dong shook his head, "Dingzhou means to let him do as he pleases."

"That's right!"

Hu Dong continued: "The director estimates that the Xiao family may be about to make a move. As for how big the move is, it's hard to guess at the moment. The order I give you is to get as close to them as possible and join them. After we set foot in the Central Plains in Dingzhou, we will fight with you." The struggles of big families like the Xiao family cannot be settled in three or two years, if you can gain their trust, it will be a great thing."

Xie Ke asked suspiciously, "How could I gain their trust?"

Hu Dong smiled and said: "You forgot, your background is very clean, and you are a new official. If the Xiao family is really in charge of Luoyang, people like you are their targets for promotion. Those with complicated backgrounds , They are on guard instead! Besides, when you are in the officialdom, you can always find opportunities, you can handle these things yourself!"

Xie Ke nodded and said yes, "Hu Dong, if the Xiao family wants to attack, your situation will be more dangerous. You have to be more careful. If there is any disagreement, you should immediately withdraw from Luoyang and go to the Anding Gate. The gatekeeper there will It's from the Li family, you have the shadow brand of the Li family, and he recognizes it."

"Snakes have snakes, rats have rats' nests, and they have nothing to do with me. I have to build a solid network for the director in Luoyang, and it will be effective when the commander enters Luoyang. Don't worry, I have the network now." There are not only casinos, but also brothels, pawnshops, in short, there are many nests!"

"Be careful yourself. Oh, by the way, Yuan Fang, the commander of the job department, is ill and can't be a director. Now the deputy is temporarily acting as the job secretary. You can report this situation back to Dingzhou." Xie Dongke stood up, "Take care , it is likely that I will not come for some time.”

"Treasure each other!" Hu Dong stood up and sent Xie Ke to the door.

In An Guogong's mansion, Li Huaiyuan was sitting in the study. Opposite him were Li Zonghua, the shadow leader of the Li family, and Li Yunzhi, the God of Wealth.

"Has everything started to be arranged?" Li Huaiyuan narrowed his eyes and asked lightly.

Li Zonghua nodded, "Yes, it has already started. Li's important figures in the capital have left the capital for various reasons. The public destinations are different, but the goal is to return to Yizhou. Shadow's identity in the capital has been exposed All the people have left the capital, only Anzi is left."

"Well, what about Yunzhi's side?"

Li Yunzhi still had a smile on his face, "Old man, I have also started on my side, and the funds have already begun to be transferred. In order not to attract attention, I lengthened the time a little longer. Well, in about four or five months, we will The business in the capital is nothing but an empty shelf, and all the funds have been withdrawn."

Li Huaiyuan nodded in satisfaction, "I'm relieved when you do things. After finishing these things, you two should find a reason to leave. Go back to Yizhou and prepare for a chaotic era!"

"Old man, the Xiao family really knows how to do it?"

Li Huaiyuan smiled, "Of course they will do it, but if there is no acquiescence from us old guys, he can't do it. The big guys are all tacit, and they all have a heart-to-heart move. That place is still very Attractive." Li Huaiyuan pointed his hand in the direction of the palace.

Li Zonghua smiled and said: "Old man, I don't know how much chance our Li family has?"

Li Huaiyuan tugged at the corner of his mouth, and said, "Without Li Qing, we would have no chance at all. We could only find an investment target, but right now, we can plan for ourselves."

"But Li Qing suffered a big defeat a few days ago, and he lost a lot!" Li Yunzhi said.

"It's okay!" Li Huaiyuan waved his hand, "Young man, it's not a bad thing to suffer a loss. As long as you don't lose all your capital, you will have a chance to turn around. Now Li Qing is facing the barbarians, and he still has a big strategic advantage." Advantageous, isn’t he now trying to fortify the wall and clear the country? We must not be stingy in terms of funds, and support him as much as we can. Feeding hundreds of thousands of people, the daily cost is not small!”

Li Yunzhi said: "Don't worry, this old man, I won't even bat an eye when Dingzhou borrows funds from me."

Li Huaiyuan smiled and said, "Can I still borrow it? Li Qing still doesn't understand what I mean. From now on, the Li family will belong to him, so we can talk about whether to borrow it or not."

Both Li Zonghua and Li Yunzhi's expressions changed. Is the old man explaining something to them?

Li Huaiyuan glanced at the two of them, and said: "Well, it seems that you understand what I mean, but don't let Muzhi and his brothers know about this for now."

Both of them nodded together, "Understood, old man!"

Li Huaiyuan waved his hand and said: "The Xiao family is going to make the first cut, and everyone is happy to take advantage of it. It's a pity that Qi Guogong was a wise man, but he was a little confused when he was old. He thought they were doing it without anyone noticing, but everyone was waiting. He made a move, and then attacked them in groups. Great Chu has been a country for hundreds of years. Although the big tree is rotten, there are still many roots."

Li Zonghua said with a smile: "Qi Guogong can't see through this point. He thinks that if he occupies the center of the capital, he can coerce the emperor to order the princes, or start a new stove, but he doesn't know that the capital has no authority. Put them in the center of the vortex, and they will be the first to be destroyed."

Li Huaiyuan smiled and said: "They may not be the first ones to be destroyed, but the Xiao family that has shrunk to the capital will sooner or later be the fish on other people's chopping boards."

"Old man, in this age of heroes, who do you think has the greatest chance?" Li Zonghua asked.

Li Huaiyuan pointed his finger to the south, "Ten years of hard work and courage, King Ning has gathered great strength. In this competition, he has the greatest chance."

"Then Li Qing?"

"Li Qing can often do possible things when the impossible is impossible. I can't understand his thoughts, but you can see how he will face this year's events!"

The three old men laughed together.

"Old man, Yuan Fang's boat capsized in the gutter, and he hunted geese all day long. This time, the geese pecked off his eyes, and one of the emperor's hands has been cut off." Li Zonghua said gloatingly.

"Yuan Fang? Is he still alive?" Li Huaiyuan pondered.

"Alive, but not far from death." Li Zonghua said.

"Can it be rescued?"

"Rescued?" Li Zonghua glanced at Li Huaiyuan in shock.

"Rescue him, and then hide him. After the Xiao family mobilizes, it's done, and then send him to Li Qing." Li Huaiyuan said. "This person is extremely talented, it's a pity to die, why not use it for me!"

(End of this chapter)