Qin Official

After leaving Dongzhang Mansion, looking back at the tall lintel, Chen Ping's hands were still trembling slightly...

Just now in the hall, he seemed to have finished speaking calmly, but Chen Ping was already excited in his heart.

This was the most exhausting thought and the most exhaustive performance he had done after the "Sister-in-law Stealing Case".

Years of hard study have been put to use today.

Chen Ping was very confident in his own strategy. He asked Zhang to lend grain to the people, pay thousands of stones for grain collection on their behalf, and pay it back after autumn. This strategy was based on common village borrowings. Chen Ping's family was poor, and when he really couldn't survive, he had to follow Uncle Chen to borrow food from wealthy people. He was so impressed by this that he remembered it.

This is not a brilliant idea, but it is better to use it in the most suitable place.

First, it allows Heifu to successfully complete the task of collecting food. Secondly, it can give Zhang family the reputation and reputation that they value very much. Third, it can prevent rural people from going hungry during the lean period.

But the most important thing is that Chen Ping once again fully demonstrated his talents in front of Qin officials and local tycoons! And after the news of this incident came out, he would be praised by the people of Hufu Township.

Chen Ping is a talented person with great selfishness. Even if he offers advice, he will not lose his share of the benefits.

However, Hei Fu, who was walking in front, seemed to have seen through him. After leaving Zhang's house, he smiled at Chen Ping and said, "Chen Ping's strategy is to kill four birds with one stone. It's a win-win strategy! If it weren't for you, who lends food to everyone, If the government cooperates with the government, it is impossible to convince the Zhang family to pay two thousand shi of grain at one time just by accepting grain and paying homage. Chen Ping, if this matter spreads, you will become famous in the countryside..."

Chen Ping was shocked and quickly bowed: "How dare you, if you don't have the trust of Youyou, take me into Zhang's house to discuss with the two Zhang Juns, I won't even be able to get in through this door."

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Heifu shook his head and said: "After I came to Wei, I heard someone tell a story. It was said that during the siege of Handan, Lord Pingyuan of Zhao went to Chu to ask for help. He originally wanted to bring twenty people, but in the end he only managed nineteen. , one of the disciples named Mao Sui asked to go with him. Lord Pingyuan thought that Mao Sui had not made much achievements after three years under his disciples, so he said that a talented wise man living in the world is like an awl placed in a bag, and its tip will immediately fall. It will be revealed..."

"But Mao Sui said, if I had been put in the king's bag and stood out a long time ago, how could I show only a little bit of edge? So Pingyuan Jun took Mao Sui with him. After arriving in the Chu Kingdom, Mao Sui really showed his talents and fulfilled his mission. .”

Hei Fu pointed at Chen Ping and said: "Chen Ping, you are also a sharp cone. Over the years, the reason why you have been underestimated by the villagers and your reputation is not obvious is because you are outstanding. Now, I will put you in Within a few days of being in the bag, your talents were immediately revealed. I believe that given time, you will be able to stand out in Hufu, Yangwu, and even the world!"

Chen Ping was still listening silently at first, but later he became a little excited, because this was the first time in many years that someone had so affirmed his talent.

He immediately bowed his head and thanked him: "You You gave Chen Ping two opportunities. He first helped me escape from slander, and then gave me a chance to show my talents. Chen Ping dare not forget it, and today's praise of You You will be remembered by Chen Ping for the rest of his life." !”

But, that is to say, I dare not forget it and remember it for the rest of my life. Worship after receiving your head? Will your loyalty remain unchanged from now on? Chen Ping is not the kind of person who sheds tears of gratitude and loyalty when receiving preferential treatment. He is very selfish.

He will sell his talents and wisdom, but he will never sell himself.

He will make suggestions for others, but he will never put his own life in order to achieve success.

Hei Fu didn't ask Chen Ping to obey him now. Anyway, under the Qin State's system, officials were transferred and they couldn't even take away an old subordinate, let alone Chen Ping who didn't have a formal position.

Even if he wants to recruit retainers, he has to be at the level of concubine or prince to be qualified and worthy of people's trust. He doesn't change every area. It's too far to think about this.

It was enough to leave a favor and help Chen Ping make a deep impression on him and feel a little grateful.

In addition to verbal praise, there must also be material rewards. Heifu said to Chen Ping: "Just your plan of loaning grain is worth a lot of money and grain. I will take 200 and a half taels of money tomorrow." Take two stones of rice home and consider it as my reward for your advice."

A penny stumped the heroic man. Chen Ping was overjoyed when he heard this. He was wise but not high-minded, and he was happy to give up for five buckets of rice.

The two of them had just cooperated very well. Zhang Bo and Zhang Fu had already agreed on the plan of receiving grain and loaning grain. However, it was already dark today, so they decided to get together after dawn tomorrow to discuss the details and how to escort the grain.

"When we discuss it tomorrow, you can come with us." Heifu said, "Make a record and see if any omissions can be checked and filled in..."

This gave Chen Ping more opportunities to perform. How could he not be overjoyed?

While they were talking, the two of them had already walked out of the east building where Zhang Bo's house was located, and when they were about to turn onto the main rural road outside, they saw a dark shadow flashing in front of them, and a person blocked the front and shouted.

"The villain wants to see you!"

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"Who is it?" Dongmen Bao and Gong Ao were very alert and immediately stepped forward with their swords upon hearing the sound.

The man looked at the weak light and saw two big men from the Qin army rushing towards him fiercely. He was immediately horrified and quickly knelt on the ground, raising his hands in the air and looking in disbelief.

"I am a local villager. I have something to report to Youyou!"

Heifu waved his hand and asked Dongmen Bao and Gong Ao to carry the man over. He saw that he was a middle-aged man wearing soap clothes. He seemed to be a servant of some family. His face was bruised and swollen. It seemed that he had been injured in the past few days. Just got beaten.

This man had a strong accent, was in a panic, and spoke very hastily. Hei Fu could not hear clearly because Zhong Ming had been sent back by him before, so he could only let Chen Ping relay what he said.

"The villain has something to report to Youyou!"

Heifu took a look and saw that there was no one in the nearby alleys: "What do you want to report?"

The man said: "Yesterday, I was in the market. I saw a wooden board hung out by people. I couldn't read, so I asked others what was written on it. Others told me that it was Huang Ling Zhang Er who was wanted by the Qin Army. As well as Zhang Er's wife and son. Anyone who captures Zhang Er will be rewarded with a hundred gold, and his wife and son will be rewarded with ten gold. If he can report it, he will also be rewarded with five taels of gold. I dare to ask You You, is this true? "

After Chen Ping relayed the story, Hei Fu was stunned. Hearing this, did he know the whereabouts of Zhang Er, his wife, and his son? Could it be that I had guessed wrong, that Zhang Er and his wife were really near Yangwu County?

This is a big fish. He immediately asked: "The promises in the wanted order are true. If you can report it, you will be rewarded. Report it quickly!"

The man was overjoyed when he heard this. He bowed his head again and said, "This little man is a servant of Zhang's house in the east building, working in the backyard. Two months ago, Zhang Jun set up a separate small courtyard in the backyard, saying that he wanted to give it to Yuan Lai. Live with relatives.”

Chen Ping was shocked when he heard this and thought something was wrong in his heart, but he could only continue to recount it.

"A few days later, a mother and her son came. The carriage was in perfect harmony, they got out of the carriage, and they were also wearing bamboo hats. From that day on, they have been living in the backyard without leaving the house, and they never participated in Zhang's banquets. , just asking us to deliver meals every day, and Zhang Jun himself also goes to visit every other day."

"The servants in the mansion were secretly talking, thinking that it was Zhang Jun's illegitimate concubine and illegitimate son. But one day, while I was cleaning outside the small courtyard, I heard Zhang Jun talking to the mother and son inside. She called her Madam, mentioned Zhang Er's name, and called the young man Zhang Ao..."

The house servant raised his face, which was almost deformed by the beating, and muttered: "I didn't take it to heart at first. It wasn't until I saw the wanted notice of Zhang Er in the city that I felt something was wrong. That Zhang Er's son , why don’t you just call me Zhang Ao!”

"Because of this incident, I was very disturbed. I accidentally made a mistake in the courtyard this morning, which angered Mr. Zhang, and he ordered me to be beaten severely..."

He was a little aggrieved, and finally said through gritted teeth: "Zhang Jun treated me unkindly. Don't blame the villain for being unjust. I want to report to You You. Zhang Er's wife and son are hiding in Zhang Bo's house!"

After the translation was completed, Chen Ping was already sweating on his forehead and his palms were cold.

He walked over in a few steps and said softly to Hei Fu: "Youyou, this person's hearsay cannot be trusted! What's more, even if Zhang Er's wife and son are really in Dongzhang's mansion, so what?"

"Now You You's main job is to collect food for General Wang. If you can't collect enough, You You will be punished. On the contrary, Zhang Er's wife only received twenty gold, and the reward of more than ten thousand dollars was neither allowed nor punished. . If he listens to this servant’s words and goes to the door with soldiers to capture the person, even if he is finally captured, how will he deal with it later? At least today’s discussion of collecting grain and loaning grain will end in vain! At worst, You You and the Zhang family will turn against each other, and both parties will turn against each other. It made such a big fuss and eventually plunged the entire Hufu Township into chaos! Who would benefit from it?"

After saying this, Chen Ping bowed deeply!

"Youyou, be sure to prioritize and put the overall situation first!"

But Hei Fu was silent for a long time, without saying a word. He just looked at the pale moon in the sky covered by dark clouds, and then at the Zhang family's mansion that occupied almost the entire village, thoughtfully.

After a while, he sighed and said: "If this person hadn't reported it, I really wouldn't have noticed that Zhang Bo, this fat rabbit, not only wants to have three burrows, but also wants a fourth burrow!"

"While surrendering to Qin, he also secretly took in Zhang Er's family. Could it be that if Qin failed to occupy Wei, or if the Wei people were restored one day, he could rely on this act of righteousness to change his family again. Keep the family business?"

After saying that, Hei Fu walked up to Zhang's servant, patted him on the shoulder and praised him: "You did a good job!"

Zhang's servant raised his head in surprise, smiling as he thought about the reward he would receive and the revenge for Zhang Bo's beating.

However, in his expectant eyes, Heifu's expression suddenly changed and he scolded: "But you are afraid you don't know. Qin's law says that if a concubine sues the master, it is not an official complaint. Will the officials not accept it? Although I am an official. I am stationed alone outside, but the laws of Qin are like mountains, I dare not violate them!"

After saying this, Heifu ordered Dongmen Leopard and Gong Ao: "Capture this slave who betrays his master, tie him up, and gag him!"

Before he had time to struggle, the servant was pushed down by two strong men, his hands were tied behind his back, and his mouth was choked. He was so shocked that he was stunned!

Heifu turned around and said to Chen Ping, who had not yet reacted: "Let's go, we have to go back to Zhang's house again, and hand over this treacherous slave to Zhang Bo in person, and ask him to deal with it on his own!"

Chen Ping suddenly became excited and quickly followed.

At this time, the moon, which had been hidden in the dark clouds, emerged again, casting a pale moon into the interior.

Chen Ping saw Hei Fu strolling towards Zhang's house as if he was visiting Zhang's house. He looked normal, but at the corner, he suddenly pulled out his sword, inspected the end of the blade, and then put it back into its sheath, smiling. Said: "By the way, help Zhang Bo and let him make a choice between the Qin Kingdom and those light knights with no future!"