The First Great Ancestor of the Five Dynasties

Chapter 467 Zhao Er, you can’t become a talent without fighting
The Yu Street and Heng Street outside the Xuande Gate of the imperial city are the most lively and prosperous areas in Kaifeng City.

Juyun Tower is a well-known Liyuan theater in Hengjie. Several famous actors and actresses in Kaifeng City are all under the name of Juyun Tower.

But today, the most lively place in Juyun Building is not the stage, but the storytelling table in the annex building.

The storyteller on the stage was spitting all over the place, and the audience was full of audience, mesmerized.

A new group of listeners changed, and the storyteller with a mustache took a few sips of tea in his spare time, slapped the gavel, held a folding fan in his hand and raised his orchid fingers, cleared his throat and started talking again:
"There has been a strange story in Kaifeng City recently, which is about a jealous love affair between young men and women!

The two male protagonists are both well-established people. One is a general and the other is a dignitary of the new dynasty. They are both respectable people, but they caused a fuss over a woman!

To say that this woman is not just waiting for others, but has a great background!

She is a noble family from the south of the Yangtze River. She has been the commander-in-chief of the county for hundreds of years. She is a beautiful girl from the sky and has an alluring appearance."

There was a roar in the audience, and the audience pricked up their ears and widened their eyes. The storyteller's stunt successfully whetted their appetite.

"Which family son? Let's hear it!"

"I'm betting ten cents for you, but you don't dare to name the person!"

"Is that girl as good-looking as Lady Qingshuang from Baifang Pavilion in Firework Lane?"

The storyteller pressed his hands with a smile, twirled his mustache, and opened his mouth. The audience suddenly became quiet, and everyone was waiting for him to name people.

"Haha, you can't say it, you can't say it." At this point, the storyteller changed his subject and shook his head mysteriously.

"嘁~"

There was a sound of disappointment in the audience.

"Pa~" The gavel clicked again, and the storyteller got to the point and began to tell this recently circulated romantic anecdote.

Zhao Hongyin sat in the elegant seat on the second floor, sipping tea and listening to books, half-closed his eyes, listening intently.

In his spare time, Mr. Zhao likes to change into casual clothes, bring his old servants with him, and come to Juyun Tower to listen to plays and books.

In fact, there are singing and dancing performances in Juyun Tower, and there are even many beautiful Hu Ji.

When the Yingying and Yanyans sang and danced, their clothes were cool and their skirts were flying. Their alluring figures seemed to be visible and shadowy, making all the guests unable to take their eyes away.

Mr. Zhao only dared to take a look occasionally. Firstly, watching the singing and dancing cost a lot of money, and secondly, he was afraid that people around him would snitch on him and his old wife Du Shi would find out.

Although he was said to be a close old servant, Mr. Zhao actually suspected that this old servant had been bribed by his old wife.

If you don't take him out, the old wife will be more suspicious.

Sigh~ It’s really not easy for middle-aged and elderly men to have some fun.

Today's book party did not disappoint him. The storyteller's witty remarks made the audience burst into laughter from time to time.

Mr. Zhao stroked his beard with a smile. No wonder his colleagues have been talking about this interesting story recently. Hearing it from a storyteller, it is really interesting.

Old man Zhao, who has always been stingy, actually came up with the idea of ​​​​rewarding storytellers.

Well, not much, just five copper coins.

After all, his old wife is very strict and he doesn't have much money at his disposal.

Just when he heard the wonderful thing, Zhao Kuangyin hurried into the box and whispered in his ear.

Zhao Hongyin's white eyebrows twitched and he stood up: "Is this serious?"

Zhao Kuangyin smiled bitterly and said: "It has been found out that it was indeed Erlang who did it!"

Zhao Hongyin was so angry that he was shaking all over: "This traitor! The Zhao family has been completely disgraced by him!"

How could Zhao Hongyin listen any longer, so he rushed back to his house with Zhao Kuangyin in a hurry.

The father and son rushed directly into the courtyard where Zhao Kuangyi lived and lifted up Zhao Kuangyi who was lying on the couch reading a book.

"Guizi, I ask you, are you responsible for the abduction of other women's families that is rumored on the streets today?" Zhao Hongyin was furious.

Zhao Kuangyi's eyes widened. He never expected that only a few days later, this matter would spread throughout Kaifeng City, and even his father would know about it.

Zhao Kuangyi looked towards his eldest brother as if asking for help, but Zhao Kuangyin ignored him and said sternly: "Second brother, when father asks questions, he must be truthful!"

Zhao Kuangyi said bravely: "Han Lingjun encouraged me to do it."

"Bang!" Zhao Hongyi hit the armrest of the chair with his palm, "You bastard! Why don't you kneel down! Tell the truth!"

Zhao Kuangyi trembled with fright and hurriedly knelt down, defending: "Father must not listen to outside rumors!

The kid didn't do any scandalous things like kidnapping or seducing other women!

Boy, baby, I just want to find a chance to get to know that lady."

Zhao Kuangyin said angrily: "Second brother, tell me everything. Don't trust your words! Han Lingjun has confessed everything to me, and both father and I know it!"

Zhao Kuangyi was shocked and said, "Damn fat man betrayed me?"

Zhao Hongyin couldn't help but wanted to get up and kick him, but Zhao Kuangyin held him tightly: "Dad, if you have something to say, please speak it carefully. Don't do anything!"

Zhao Kuangyi shrank back in fright.

"You traitor, the Zhao family has been completely disgraced by you!"

Zhao Hongyin hated that iron could not become steel, but he still spent money in Juyun Tower to hear the calligrapher telling vivid stories. Unexpectedly, he was telling embarrassing stories about his Zhao family.

His good son Zhao Er is one of the male protagonists, and he is still the villain who takes the initiative to seduce married women!

Zhao Kuangyi's eyes turned sharply and he asked tentatively: "Brother, what did that damn fat guy Han Lingjun say?"

Zhao Kuangyin said angrily: "He said that you ordered him to find a group of green-skinned gangsters, deliberately molested that lady Zhou, and played a good show with you!"

Zhao Kuangyi gritted his teeth: "The fat man sold me out."

Zhao Hongyin's eyes were fierce and he wanted to eat people. Zhao Kuangyi didn't dare to hide it anymore and told the whole story.

During this period, Zhao Hongyin wanted to rush forward and beat the unscrupulous son Zhao Er several times, but Zhao Kuangyin stopped him firmly.

"That's what happened. I admit that I didn't think well and made a joke, which made people take advantage of it."

Zhao Kuangyi was heartbroken and said angrily: "But Madam Zhou is not a married woman, she is still unmarried! She has nothing to do with Zhu Xiu, she just lives in Dingyuan Hou Mansion temporarily!
Zhu Xiu can like her, why can't I? "

"Ah, bastard! How dare you argue with such strong words!" Zhao Kuangyin pinned Zhao Hongyin to the chair, took off one of his shoes and threw it at him.

Zhao Kuangyin scolded: "How dare you quibble! You know clearly that Mrs. Zhou was brought back from Jiangning by Zhu Xiu, why do you still provoke her?
They live in the Hou Mansion, so what is it if they are not female relatives?
Even if you are not married yet, you will be someone else's family sooner or later. How would you behave if you go and interfere with her? "

Zhao Kuangyin scolded and winked, signaling the bastard to quickly admit his mistake and apologize, so as to calm the old father's anger.

Zhao Kuangyi gritted his teeth and cupped his hands and said, "My child didn't think carefully about this matter. I hope my father will forgive me!"

Zhao Hongyin angrily scolded: "No matter how beautiful a woman is, she is not worthy of your use of such methods! You are so stupid to make enemies of our Zhao family for a woman out of thin air!" Zhao Kuangyi muttered unconvincedly: "What is there to be afraid of Zhu Xiu?"

Zhao Kuangyin stared, and Zhao Hongyin cursed: "Idiot! Are you afraid of Zhu Xiu as a father? You only see Zhu Xiu, but have you seen how many powers are intertwined behind him?
He is the confidant of the Duke of Taiyuan, the brother of Li Chongjin, and the best friend of the Prince Consort Zhang Yongde!

The youngest and most powerful people in the Great Zhou Dynasty all call him brothers. Why do you look down on him?
You still dare to dream about competing with others for women, you are worthy! ? "

Zhao Kuangyi was also angry, blushed and said loudly: "Zhu Xiu is a treacherous man, and he will definitely have a disobedient heart in the future. He will be the number one disaster for me in the Great Zhou Dynasty! He is deliberately trying to gain relationships, and there must be an ulterior conspiracy."

"Crack~"

A loud slap sounded in the room. Zhao Kuangyi covered his face and took three steps back. His body swayed and he looked at his brother Zhao Kuangyin with shock and shame!
Zhao Kuangyin's face was as dark as water, and he said coldly: "This slap is for me to teach you a lesson for my father! You are young and ignorant, and it's enough for you to speak arrogantly, and you dare to criticize others with unsubstantiated words! If I don't wake you up, sooner or later you will be Cause trouble for the Zhao family!"

Zhao Hongyin was stunned, looking at the bleeding corners of his youngest son's mouth and the swollen half of his face, he couldn't help feeling a little distressed.

But he also knew that if he didn't teach his son a lesson and suppress his arrogance, he would get into big trouble sooner or later.

"Good fight!" Zhao Hongyin shouted, but he stopped in front of Zhao Kuangyin, worried that if the second brother said stupid things and angered the boss, he would be beaten to death.
Zhao Kuangyi covered his face and stood there, not daring to move, lowering his head to hold back tears.

He knew that no matter how much his father scolded him, he would never hit him harshly. At most, he would scratch him twice as if it was itching.

But his elder brother Zhao Kuangyin was different. He had practiced martial arts since he was a child and was a leader of troops. He had a fierce aura about him.

If you make him angry, you will really get beaten.

It's not possible to beat him to death, but it's entirely possible to beat him until he cries for father and mother, and then lies on the couch to raise him for a few months!

Zhao Kuangyin said in a deep voice: "You have been smart since childhood, loved by your parents, and somewhat arrogant. No matter what you do wrong at home, everyone will be tolerant and tolerant to you.

But how much do you know about the dangers in this world?If you do something wrong outside, who will tolerate you?I'm beating you today to prevent you from being killed by open and secret arrows outside in the future! "

Zhao Kuangyi wiped away his tears, not daring to say anything.

Zhao Hongyin softened his tone and sighed: "Do you know why my father and your eldest brother are angry? What you said just now is enough to cause the family to be destroyed!
Do you think you are scolding Zhu Xiu?Hehe~ You scolded everyone including Prince Rong, Li Chongjin, and Zhang Yongde! "

Zhao Hongyin shook his head and said sincerely, "Zhu Xiu has a deep friendship with Prince Rong, Li Chongjin, and Zhang Yongde, and their relationship is irreversible. If you scold Zhu Xiu for being disloyal, doesn't it mean that Zhu Xiu colluded with Prince Rong, Li Chongjin, and Zhang Yongde to plot evil?

These three people are the adopted son, nephew, and son-in-law of the official family. They are all the closest people to the official family in the world. If they have a conspiracy, what else can it be?
If such words spread, no one will care, let alone believe it.

On the contrary, our Zhao family will fall into a situation of eternal disaster!

Even the officials will be furious, thinking that my Zhao family is stirring up dissension and has objections to the ownership of the throne of Da Zhou.

The one who really conspired to rebel is probably my Zhao family! "

Zhao Kuangyi was inexplicably terrified, as if he had fallen into an ice cave all over his body.

At this moment, he realized how serious the consequences of the nonsense he just said in anger were.

Zhao Kuangyin said coldly: "The official family has no biological children. In the future, the heir of the Zhou Dynasty will definitely be born between Prince Rong and Li Chongjin.

Zhu Xiu and these two people are in the same breath, what reason and motive do they have for giving birth to the so-called heart of disobedience? "

Zhao Kuangyi covered his face and whispered: "I am scolding Zhu Xiu, not others."

Zhao Kuangyin said: "Then what evidence do you have?"

Zhao Kuangyi muttered: "No evidence is needed. Looking at Zhu Xiu's actions, only those with far-reaching plans will be like him."

Zhao Kuangyin continued: "Zhu Xiu knows the number of days and has the ability to observe the celestial phenomena. He has always been known for being good at planning the overall situation. The general trend and future he can see, do you think you can see it too?
Even if Zhu Xiu went overboard, are you sure he was planning it for himself or under the instruction of Prince Rong? "

"This" Zhao Kuangyi was speechless.

Zhao Kuangyin said coldly: "You don't know anything, and you dare to accuse others of conspiracy without any evidence. This is not intelligence, but ignorance!"

Zhao Kuangyi lowered his head and calmed down.

Zhao Kuangyin's face turned pale and he said, "Do you know, how did I learn about these things? Why did rumors spread throughout Kaifeng in just a few days?"

Zhao Kuangyi glanced at him and lowered his head.

Zhao Kuangyin said: "The day before yesterday, Li Chongjin asked for an order to mobilize the imperial army to rectify Kaifeng in the name of thieves in the capital recently. The imperial army in front of the palace dispatched six commanders and was led by Zhang Yongde. The six street patrols, left and right Jinwu guards, and Kaifeng government officers cooperated. The whole city is cleaning up thieves, thieves, and bandits. Anyone who has done bad things in the past will be sent to the government prison for interrogation. Notices are posted, and rewards for the evil gangsters are placed throughout the city. Anyone who reports clues will be heavily rewarded!
One of the commanders under Zhang Yongde is Han Lingkun!

Han Lingjun himself was so frightened that he went to his brother to confess. After Han Lingkun found out, he asked Shi Shouxin to inform me, and I only found out about it. "

Zhao Hongyin said: "You don't have to guess who is behind this matter. You should know who it is. Li Chongjin and Zhang Yongde wiped out thieves in the capital, and public security was improved. Officials and courtiers praised them full of praise, and the people were grateful to them.

And Zhu Xiu, let the Dingyuan Hou Mansion become famous!Those Xiaoxiao who dare to covet the Hou's mansion will have to think about it in the future, they can't help but be suppressed by the imperial army! "

Zhao Kuangyin took out a jade pendant, which was exactly the one that Zhao Kuangyi pledged to the gangster leader.

"Do you think Zhu Xiu will come to the Zhao family to ask for an explanation? Haha, he won't! Yesterday at the Daqing Gate, he handed the jade pendant to me in person, saying that he spent [-] yuan to redeem it from a pawn shop. Let me turn it over to you.

He also said that you are young and ignorant, so let me not blame you. The matter ends here, and he will not pursue it, nor does he want the friendship between the two families to be affected."

Zhao Kuangyin looked helpless when he spoke. You can imagine how embarrassed he was when Zhu Xiu said this to him at Daqing Gate yesterday.

Zhao Kuangyi said angrily: "This jade pendant is worth at most three hundred min. How can it be redeemed from the pawn shop for five hundred min?"

Zhao Hongyin looked at him like an idiot: "I'm giving you a chance to use five hundred coins to eliminate the misunderstanding and repair the relationship between the two families!

If a fuss really breaks out and the lawsuit goes to the imperial court, it will be the Zhao family who is in the wrong! "

Zhao Kuangyi was stunned and speechless.

Zhao Kuangyin smiled bitterly: "Zhu Xiu is very vindictive. He only asked the storyteller to make up stories to make people laugh. He did not send anyone to reveal your name. Publicizing this matter is already giving face to the Zhao family!"

Zhao Hongyin sighed slightly disappointedly: "This guy is young but has a lot of skills. He can hit the target with a decisive strike. Erlang, compared to him, you are still far behind."

Zhao Kuangyi lowered his head and clenched his fists tightly, his eyes flashing with fear, anger, and unwillingness.

He had always scorned Zhu Xiu, but he didn't expect that he would end up completely defeated in the first confrontation.

Zhao Hongyin shook his head and walked out of the room slowly, leaving only one sentence: "Think about it for yourself."

Zhao Kuangyin sent his old father back to the back house to rest, and after a while, he hurried back.

After closing the door, Zhao Kuangyin pulled Zhao Kuangyi to sit beside the table and whispered: "What did you mean when you said Zhu Xiu's plan was far-reaching?"

"Brother," Zhao Kuangyi was startled, wondering why his brother brought up this topic again.

Zhao Kuangyin patted him on the shoulder: "Zhu Xiu does have a long-term vision that is beyond ordinary people. There are some things I can't ask him directly, and he won't tell me the truth.

If you can analyze the clues from his behavior, you may be able to guess what he is planning. "

Zhao Kuangyi cheered up, grabbed a pen and paper, spread it out, and started writing.

"If you want to analyze this person, you have to start when he appeared in Cangzhou."

The lights in the room were flickering, and the two brothers were whispering all night long.
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