Chapter 323: He gave up before he even made a move

As mentioned before, this is a world with gods and knights. Although the imperial court also has practitioners such as the Zhenyi Division, the army, and the City God Temple, wealthy businessmen and aristocratic families still have An extra layer of awe.

Because their main duty is to suppress evil-doing aliens, prevent invasion by foreign enemies, and maintain social stability.

Therefore, although the powerful elite of the Jing Dynasty also used their power to bully others, they did not dare to go too far. At least, their unscrupulous disregard for human life and other behaviors were much less than those in the ordinary ancient world.

You must know that there are many sects in Dajing, but the famous sects account for the majority, and there are many people who hate evil and hate evil, such as warrior swordsmen and cultivators.

If you were seen doing evil and someone took your head with a sword, do you think Da Jingchao would offend a spiritual sect for an ordinary person, especially when they are still reasonable?

Therefore, even if a wealthy family is a wealthy family, the most they can do is crush them with connections or property, or use some gray means like idle people and ruffians, but there is basically a bottom line.

Just like the Zhao family in front of them, even if they disliked Lu Zheng, they never thought of actively using shady means.

After all, when the Zhao family first entered Tonglin County, they did not want to leave the impression of bullying others by the local government and wealthy families.

Feeling angry in front of Lu Zheng, Zhao Wenrong was so angry that he ordered Zhou Mingsheng to prepare a gift, and then he took a servant to Chunfeng Tower to vent his anger.

…

At noon the next day, Zhao Wenrong and Zhou Mingsheng went to visit Director Li together.

Explain your intention.

Mr. Li nodded, "Your father and I are classmates. This small favor is harmless. It's just a shop. I'll go help and make peace with you. You can also increase the price. It’s about making money through business, and with many friends and many paths, I don’t think the other party will refuse.”

Zhao Wenrong said that the other party was just a small businessman with a shop, so Master Li didn’t take it to heart. , I thought it was Zhao Wenrong who was pretending to be the Zhao family in Yizhou and had a too arrogant attitude, so the two sides were at loggerheads.

However, if he makes peace, the local businessmen will definitely give him some face. After all, he is a county official, so it is better for the county official to take charge now.

Zhao Wenrong held up his hand as a gift, "Thank you so much, Uncle Li!"

"Easy to say!" Chief Li picked up the tea cup and took a sip, and asked with a smile, "Who is the other party? Let me hear it."

Zhou Mingsheng said hurriedly, "The other party is called Lu Zheng, and the shop is called Tianshi Zhai."

"Pfft!"

Mr. Li spurted out the tea after a sip of tea.

"Who?"

"Lu Zheng, a young man."

Seeing that Chief Li looked a little strange, Zhou Mingsheng said cautiously .

So Mr. Li hurriedly put down the tea cup and looked at Zhao Wenrong and Zhou Mingsheng seriously, "What kind of conflict did you have with him? Please tell us in detail!"

Zhou Mingsheng swallowed his saliva. He had noticed how extraordinary this young man was at Lu Zheng’s house before, but he didn’t think about it deeply. When he saw Master Li’s reaction...

Zhao Wenrong was a little confused for a moment, "Uncle Li, what's wrong with Lu Zheng?"

"Say quickly!"

"Yes, yes, yes!" Zhou Mingsheng hurriedly put his The others recounted the circumstances of their two meetings with Lu Zheng, and finally said, "We have always been very polite, but Lu Zheng... Mr. Lu always looked down upon us."

"That boy of yours is so ignorant. He doesn't understand anything. Don't you understand either?" Chief Li said angrily.

"Could it be that his family..." Zhou Mingsheng said tentatively.

"Do you have any relatives who are high-ranking officials?" Zhao Wenrong asked, and then said, "My second uncle is also an official in Yuhe County!"

Chief Li heard this Yan almost threw the tea cup out of his hand.

"You brought out the Zhao family. If he had an official in his family, would he not say anything?"

From ancient times to the present, the relationship between officials and businessmen has not been said. Qing Ye doesn't understand. There is me among you and you among me. It's nothing more than a question of who is in charge and who is in second place.

They are all living in the secular world. If they have a backstage and don’t tell them, they are either fools or trying to trick people.

“That’s...”

Mr. Li simply said, “Master Lu is an outsider of Baiyun Temple.”

“Baiyun Watch?" Zhou Mingsheng and Zhao Wenrong looked at each other.

The Zhao family’s influence does not extend beyond Yizhou, and they do not have much contact with the cultivation world. They really don’t know the name of Baiyun Temple.

But...

"Is it a spiritual sect?" Zhou Mingsheng asked, "But it won't let you..."

Yi It is not that there are no cultivating sects around the state capital, but although the merchant family respects them, they are not afraid of them. After all, the imperial court also has a department of suppressing foreign affairs that is powerful in the world and punishes lawbreakers.

"Young Master Lu is friends with Fairy Peach Blossom, the goddess of land in the south of the city." Master Li said calmly.

This is how to start a conversation with the officialOkay, a piece of land, although it is not a civil service system, can not be underestimated.

Zhao Wenrong blinked, but still said adamantly, "We don't deal with the land."

He is not a miserable farmer with his face facing the loess and his back to the sky. A businessman family worships the God of Wealth. , I won’t worship the land god if I have nothing to do.

Then Master Li answered, "I also have connections in the Yisi Department of Yizhou Town."

He did not forget why he gave the order to build the Peach Blossom Temple. .

Zhao Wenrong, "..."

Zhou Mingsheng, "..."

Now he left Tonglin County, and his connections reached Yizhou Prefecture Already?

Although the Zhenyi Division did not care about secular affairs, it still had a great influence on the yamen. Based on this alone, it was impossible for them to use ruthless means against Lu Zheng.

But... the Town Yi Department is in charge of foreign matter, and he can't control the government administration. How come you, Chief Li, don't even have the guts to make peace with me?

Seeing that Zhao Wenrong was still a little angry and seemed to want to say something, Master Li took out the last straw, "By the way, Mr. Lu also knows Mr. Du, the new magistrate of Yizhou Prefecture. Mr. Du I just came to visit Master Lu a few days ago."

Zhao Wenrong:? ? ?

Zhou Mingsheng:! ! !

The two of them are really discouraged this time, the magistrate of Yizhou Prefecture? The highest local official in a state!

"Then he..."

Zhao Wenrong's heart skipped a beat, and the corners of his mouth twitched wildly, "Then why didn't he say it?"

Mr. Li shook his head, "How do I know?"

Looking at Zhao Wenrong, he is the son of an old friend after all. Mr. Li thought for a while and said, "Master Lu's identity is in the yamen. It’s not a secret, Capt. Liu also helped him deal with some minors. A few days ago, Mr. Du came incognito. It was Liu Capt. Since you can come to the county to do business, you must have opened up the connections with the government. As long as you inquire carefully, you will naturally know his background, so he may not feel the need to tell you, and you will naturally know."

Damn it, is that so?

I don’t pretend to be cool, so naturally someone else will help me pretend to show it to you?

But it almost caused a misunderstanding! We almost lost it!

Are you really okay with this? You might accidentally injure an innocent person!

Zhao Wenrong complained crazily in his heart, while Zhou Mingsheng kept wiping his sweat on the side.

　“So…..."

Mr. Li came to a conclusion and said sternly to the two of them, "Since Mr. Lu has said that he will not sell it, you don't have to think about the dessert restaurant. Let's go and see the ones in Cong'anfang. Other shops, if there are suitable ones, you can also add some prices and show sincerity, and I can help match them. ”

Having said this, Zhao Wenrong naturally knew that Chief Li could not help them face Lu Zheng, so he could only thank him and leave.

"Well, young master..." Zhou Mingsheng hesitated, and then just said, "Shall I hang out that shop? "

What can we do? Admit it!

"Hang out. "Zhao Wenrong sighed helplessly, and then said, "Also...send Zhao Si back and deal with it according to family law. ”

　“Yes! "Zhou Mingsheng's eyes flashed and he bowed.

...

On the other side, Lu Zheng had been there since he sent Liu Qingyan to Renxin Hall early in the morning. While waiting for Zhao Wenrong to make a move, he even went around the Sweet Food Restaurant in the afternoon.

Just waiting for the other party to make the first move, the classic scene of pretending to slap someone in the face would immediately take place, and Lu Zheng began to get excited. Rubbing hands together.

As a result, after waiting for a while, not only did the other party fail to show up, but the man from the dental shop showed up and put up a for sale sign on the shop next door to the dessert restaurant.

Lu Zheng: ?_??

What’s the situation?

Lu Zheng looked confused. Did he give up before he even made a move?