Ming politicians

When he first started gambling, Tang Haitai had good luck. He won three times in a row, and his income was tens of taels of silver. You know, his salary was only eight taels of silver per month, and less than 100 taels of silver a year. , The income from three gambling games is more than one year's salary. Of course, this way of making money is very good.

Moreover, after Tang Haitai won the money, he invited Kangtai to have a good time in restaurants and brothels. This wish was fulfilled, and he was able to raise his head in front of Kangtai.

There is a saying about gambling, small bets are good for you, big ones are bad for you, and most people who gamble want to get something for nothing. Unfortunately, the luck in the casino cannot always be so good, besides, Tang Haitai is just a gambler. A novice, who has not done much research on Pai Gow, the reason why he won the previous few times was also a trap specially set by others. According to Tang Haitai's skills, how could he win so much silver.

Next, Tang Haitai's luck was not so good. He lost a few times, and some of the gambling money was provided by Kangtai, and it didn't hurt his nerves, because he took the money from Kangtai, Tang Haitai felt that he had to Look for opportunities and win a good one. You can't always ask Kangtai to pay for yourself.

Just when Tang Haitai came up with this idea, Kangtai suddenly left Ningyuan City. This is because autumn is coming soon, and Kangtai needs to buy a batch of leather goods. The beginning of autumn is the peak season for sales, so Kangtai left Ningyuan this time. The city is also expected.

But Kangtai's departure was unusual for Tang Haitai, because Tang Haitai lost his financial support, and the time when Kangtai left was very interesting, just when Tang Haitai was very embarrassed.After losing money several times, I don't have any money on me, even when I go to a restaurant to drink, I can't get out any money.

If Tang Haitai had huddled in the governor's yamen when he was down and out before, it wouldn't have been a big deal.It's a pity that this situation is difficult to maintain. For a period of time, Tang Haitai has been generous and has gained some face in the governor's office. Everyone thinks that Tang Haitai has noble people to help him, and he is also a capable person. Condition.It is not easy to still be able to live a nourishing life, and it is precisely this kind of understanding that makes Tang Haitai know that he cannot show abjection, and must continue to be generous.

There is no good way to solve the embarrassing situation, and that is to continue to gamble.If you can win a lot of silver, you can survive this period of time.After Kangtai came back, that chic life could continue.

Tang Haitai didn't have any money to make capital, so promoting Pai Gow seemed very exciting, but money came and went quickly.If you don’t have capital, don’t even think about being able to last. Perhaps the few taels of silver on your body will disappear in an instant.

After much deliberation, Tang Haitai made a bold choice.Borrow money in the casino.

There are special lenders in casinos. This situation will exist after hundreds of years. It is not easy for people to lend money. The interest is very high, and the money must be repaid within the specified time, otherwise no matter what you are Even if Tang Haitai is an official of the governor's yamen, they can think of a way, ranging from punishing you severely and asking you to change money, to going directly to the governor to pay back the debts. But there is nothing long-winded.

Tang Haitai should understand this, but unfortunately he has no other choice but to go all out, besides, he is not going to borrow a lot of money.

For two consecutive days, Tang Haitai was stranded in the casino, eating and lodging here. Anyway, he didn’t need to go to the governor’s office to order something. There was nothing to worry about. Unfortunately, during these two days, Tang Haitai’s luck was very bad. Lost 100 taels of silver. The money was borrowed from the lenders of the casino, and he had to pay interest of five taels of silver every day. Counting from the time he left the casino, Tang Haitai actually didn’t gamble too much, but he didn’t know it. Tang Haitai noticed every day that he was already deeply involved in gambling, and it was difficult to pull out.

After being penniless, Tang Haitai returned to the governor's office.

After resting for a day, Tang Haitai was not convinced, thinking that his luck was definitely not like this, and he would definitely win money.

It is impossible to go to the casino without any money on him, and he still owes money to the lender. Tang Haitai thought of borrowing money, and the officials in the governor's office still have money. The shop became a shareholder, and found a colleague in the governor's office to borrow money. The colleague in the governor's office, out of affection, lent Tang Haitai silver. After one day, Tang Haitai borrowed 500 taels of silver, which is not a small amount.

With 500 taels, Tang Haitai returned to the casino, and returned 110 taels to the lender, with nearly 400 taels left, Tang Haitai started gambling again.

By this time, Tang Haitai had become an out-and-out gambler.

This time the luck was even worse. In less than a day, all the money was lost.

Tang Haitai's red eyes were red-eyed. The 500 taels of silver needed to be repaid. They belonged to his colleagues in the governor's yamen. The purpose of borrowing the silver was to win money and go back penniless. How would he explain to his colleagues? If the governor knew This matter, what should I do? It is very likely that I will be cut off from the official position. The court expressly prohibits officials from gambling. Although no one will pursue this matter, but it has been implemented. suffered punishment.

The red-eyed Tang Haitai didn't care about anything else, and the person who wanted to lend money borrowed money.

For three days and three nights, Tang Haitai did not leave the casino.

When he left the casino with red eyes, his heart was already cold. This time he gambled big and borrowed 1 taels of silver, but he lost everything. Before, 1 taels of silver, It’s nothing, the tribute money is far more than this amount, and the money he squanders every year is tens of thousands of taels, but the situation is different now, 1 taels of silver, the daily interest is 300 taels, this is still a lender For the sake of being an official of the Governor's Yamen, he is willing to leave less.

Tang Haitai couldn't come up with 1 taels of silver, nor could he get out the interest of 300 taels a day, and he couldn't repay the money he borrowed from his colleagues in the governor's office.

Having grown up so much, Tang Haitai felt hopeless for the first time.

He walked aimlessly, and unknowingly came to the front of Kangtai's shop.

Coincidentally, Kangtai just came back, and the two met at the door.

"Hey, what's wrong with Mr. Tang, his face is so ugly, go in and have a seat."

Seeing Kangtai, Tang Haitai suddenly had a glimmer of hope, but thinking about taking so much money from Kangtai, the possibility is not great.

After sitting in the shop for less than half an hour, the people sent by the moneylenders had already stood outside the shop. Tang Haitai had borrowed too much money, so of course they had to keep an eye on him, otherwise Tang Haitai would run away and their money would be lost. It also fell through.

An hour later, Kangtai knew everything.

In fact, Kangtai already knew that all of this was arranged by him. He didn't leave Ningyuan City at all, and he didn't need to leave Ningyuan City. Naturally, someone sent the fur to Ningyuan City, so he didn't need to go out to purchase.

This time, Kangtai did not bring up the matter of helping Tang Haitai, seeing the success of the strategy step by step.

"Master Tang, why did you lose so much money? The money from the mortgage lender is so easy to get. I can't help you this time. You should hurry up and find a way."

When Tang Haitai returned to the governor's office, it was already dark, and he didn't dare to see his colleagues in the governor's office, and he had borrowed so much money from others. Although he would not be urged to pay back the money in a few days, it took a long time. What to do, the most terrible thing is the 1 taels of silver taken from the lender, and the interest of 300 taels of silver per day. With so much money, how can I think of a way to solve it.

After three days of fear, the lender finally spoke and gave Tang Haitai five days. If he couldn't think of a way, the IOU would be in the hands of the governor. At that time, it would not be as simple as paying back the money.

Tang Haitai was driven to a dead end, and occasionally he thought about dying, but he really couldn't bear it. He was used to having fun in the past, and he was reluctant to abandon life.

In desperation, Tang Haitai came to Kangtai cheekily.

Kangtai has been waiting for Tang Haitai to come to his door. The strategy he has set has reached the most critical moment. Success or failure depends on it. Of course Tang Haitai cannot die. If Tang Haitai dies, all the previous efforts will be in vain.

Kangtai looked down on Tang Haitai in his heart. He originally thought that it would take at least a few months, or even a year or so, to pull Tang Haitai into the water. Unexpectedly, Tang Haitai was completely thrown into the water in less than two months.

Kangtai led Tang Haitai into the secret room and changed his appearance. He clearly told Tang Haitai that he was helpless in the current situation. The amount of money was too huge. I am afraid that other people would not make a move. There is only one way out. This is also what I heard from others.

Tang Haitai, who had nowhere to go, didn't care so much, so he quickly asked what way to go.

Kangtai calmly said what he had been thinking of saying all along, and asked Tang Haitai to join the Qing Dynasty, so that he could guarantee enough money.

Tang Haitai almost collapsed on the ground. At this time, no matter how stupid he was, he understood everything. It turned out that what happened to him for such a long time was all planned, but at this point, Tang Haitai didn't even have the strength to stand up.

Kang Tai sneered and said, the deadline is coming soon, if Tang Haitai is not willing to do this, then the IOU will soon be in the hands of the governor, and by then, Tang Haitai will lose his official position, and even if his family buys a house, he will have to pay it back. pen of silver.

Tang Haitai, who was already spineless, quickly gave in and accepted Kangtai's arrangement. (To be continued..)