Lu Haoshan did not say that, but fortunately, Yuan San also expressed his understanding and did not ask further questions. This made Lu Haoshan secretly grateful. In guilt, he toasted Yuan San repeatedly, and even the two of them were drunk and did not discuss any serious matters. In the end, Liu Jinzhu and a private guard worked together to carry Lu Haoshan onto the carriage.

The next day, when the sun was three o'clock, Lu Haoshan got up slowly. Fortunately, this was a special period of tax collection. No major case was ignored. Most officials and yamen runners also went to the countryside to collect taxes, and there was no need to yamen. Lu Haoshan could sleep until he woke up naturally.

This was a bit extravagant in the Ming Dynasty, which was contrary to the dedication of officials formulated by Comrade Zhu Chongba. However, Lu Haoshan was the honor of a county, and no one was in Jiangyou County, and his life was free and easy. If he were in Pingwu County, his life would not be so easy. He was attached to the same city, and the county government and government office were together, and everything was suppressed. Don’t be so unhappy.

After washing, Lu Haoshan and Liu Jinzhu sat down together for breakfast. Halfway through eating, Liu Jinzhu took out a letter from his arms and said, "Brother Shan, the letter Zhao Yuqing gave you."

"A letter to me?" Lu Haoshan asked curiously while taking the envelope: "When did it be delivered?"

"Last night, we went to the suburbs of the city to hold a banquet with Yuan San and the others. It was delivered by Lao Wu, the concierge, early this morning."

Lu Haoshan nodded, and while opening the envelope, he did not forget to educate him: "Then Yuan San is my sworn brother now. Jin Zhu, you should pay attention to it in front of others in the future."

"Yes, Brother Shan."

Lu Haoshan opened the letter and looked as he ate. The letter was written by Zhao Yuqing himself. There was not much content on the letter, but Lu Haoshan frowned unconsciously while reading it. When he saw it, he smiled again, calmly folded the letter, stuffed it back to the envelope, and placed it gently on the table.

The content of the letter was about his bet with Zhao Min. The letter said that the relevant women, the Zhao clan, would look for them, and notify them when they were found. As for cooperation, it still takes time to consider it. The letter said that there were some irrelevant things. However, in the end, Zhao Yuqing said that there was a Changxing Village in Jiangyou. There was a gentry named Zhou He in the village. He had an ancient inkstone on his hand, and Zhao Yuqing couldn't find it, which was a pity.

There was no saying or rejection. The method of using the drag-on technique was used. There were hints later. It was obvious that it was a test, provided that Lu Haoshan got the ancient inkstone for Zhao Yuqing. This was a test of Lu Haoshan's ability and means. If Lu Haoshan got the ancient inkstone, then everything was possible.

"Brother Shan, what does that letter say?" Liu Jinzhu couldn't help but ask curiously when he saw Lu Haoshan frowning and laughing.

"Nothing," Lu Haoshan said lightly: "That old fox Zhao Yuqing closed the door to me and left me another window."

This is very interesting, but for Liu Jinzhu, it is a bit like playing the piano against a cow. Liu Jinzhu said a little embarrassedly: "Brother Shan, what does this mean? The door is closed and the window is left. You are a dignified county magistrate. If he has a door, he won't let you enter. Can you climb the window?"

Han Yi, it’s not **, why climb the window? Lu Haoshan said helplessly: “Let’s say this, the tea-horse transaction we are talking about is moved by that old boy Zhao Yuqing.”

"Hasn't he stopped washing his hands? Why, he was moved again? I heard that this transaction is not simple, and if he accidentally lost his mind." Liu Jinzhu said with some fear.

"A man makes quick money, and you get used to big money. If you let him make small money, you will be very unaccustomed to it. There is a way to trade tea and horses, which is a profitable business. Let's calculate. Most of the tea sold to those nomadic peoples is very cheap tea. The tea leaves are only a few cents per pound, and twenty cents are already very high. Ten pounds are only 200 cents, and one hundred pounds is only 200 pounds per pound. Each good horse is only about 80 pounds of tea. The best horses are in the Ming Dynasty, and the fewest ones are 300 pounds, and the higher ones are over 100 pounds. Now the price of war is higher. How big is the profit here? Take a trip and the profit is worth ten or eight years of planting. It's like taking a bath, letting you wash it drop by drop. Do you feel comfortable? Then wash it in a bathtub or a river, which is satisfying."

After pausing, Lu Haoshan said confidently: "No one would think there is too much money."

Liu Jinzhu nodded and said, "Brother Shan is right, what should we do now? Go and find Zhou He to ask for the ancient inkstone?"

Lu Haoshan thought for a moment, shook his head and said, "Then Zhao Yuqing's family is worth millions and he is generous. If it is so easy to succeed, he would have succeeded a long time ago. Where can I wait for it now? Besides, it will test me, Lu. I am afraid that I will not have such a simple question. Forget it, Jinzhu, if you have time, you can find out what Zhou He's attitude is and whether he can buy it with money. If it doesn't work, then don't worry about him for now."

"Brother Shan, what about you? Is it better for you to do this?"

Lu Haoshan is an official, so he went to find a small squire to ask for something. That would be easy to get? Maybe he didn't have to spend a penny of money.

"He can test me, and I can also hang his appetite. Don't make him feel too good." Lu Haoshan said lightly: "Besides, there is another big thing to do, so I'll put it down first."

When Liu Jinzhu heard about the big thing, he was shocked and asked quickly: "Brother Shan, you always talk about big things. I heard you say it several times. You and Yuan San said that last night. What exactly is it? It's mysterious all day long."

"The secret of heaven cannot be revealed." After Lu Haoshan finished speaking, he saw Liu Jinzhu's expression of unhappiness on his face. He knew that he was unhappy and quickly comforted him: "Okay, Jinzhu, it's not that he can't trust you, but that this matter is too much involved. You know, but you are worried all day long. Don't worry, you will know what's going on soon, and keep it secret now."

Liu Jinzhu was indeed a little unhappy just now. Brother Shan and he walked out of Huatian Village together and experienced so many things together. But Brother Shan seemed to believe in him and still hide from him. He felt uncomfortable. However, when he heard Lu Haoshan's explanation, a feeling of being respected suddenly arose in his heart. The unhappiness in his heart was swept away and he hurriedly said, "Brother Shan, I know."

"Jinzhu, do you know who did the Liubian bloody case?" Lu Haoshan asked suddenly.

"I know, Brother Shan ordered Yuan San and the others to do it. Brother Shan said, let's see if Yuan San's group can command it." Every time Lu Haoshan meets Yuan San, he will bring Liu Jinzhu with him and does not avoid him when he speaks and acts. Even Yuan San and the others' families are all placed by Liu Jinzhu. Liu Jinzhu is very clear about this matter.

Lu Haoshan patted Liu Jinzhu on the shoulder and said, "Jinzhu, we have shared weal and woe. Fortunately, you have helped me along the way. Now you are the person I trust most in this world, and I don't hide it from you. What I am going to do is very dangerous. If you accidentally fall into the ground, I can't bear to drag you into the water. There are many choices in a person's life. On that day, you choose to follow me to leave Huatian Village. That is a choice, and a very bad choice, because we either die or escape, and today, it is also a choice."

After saying so much in one breath, Lu Haoshan paused for a moment, took a breath and continued to say, "Fortunately, today's choice is not that difficult. Jinzhu, there are two roads in front of you. One is to stop when you are good. We went to Jiangyou County to make a lot of money, especially confiscating Chen Gui's wealth and making a fortune. If you don't want to take risks, I will give you 30,000 taels of silver. You take this money away and find a place to be a rich man, buy a house and buy a land, marry and take a concubine. As long as it is not a very prodigal, this money will be enough for your life to spend. The second is that you follow me and we will start a career, but this road is very dangerous. You will move your head at any time and have no place to die. Jinzhu, you must consider it clearly."

Liu Jinzhu followed him. His wish was to eat and drink enough. His goal had long been achieved. Now he wanted to establish power, seize territory, fight for power, and kill Tartars. This might be a road of glory or a road of no return. There was no need to pull Liu Jinzhu up. Now he is the person he trusts the most and the only person who treats himself sincerely. For a gangster, his ideals are too high and too far away for him.

There are many choices in a person's life, and Lu Haoshan decided to give Liu Jinzhu another life choice.

"Brother Shan, don't think about it." Liu Jinzhu said without hesitation: "I, Jinzhu, will definitely follow you. I am stupid. Even if I have money, I will not spend it. Maybe I will spend it all soon or be deceived. Besides, the mess these days, if I have money, I don't have life. Then Chen Gui is a good example? Why not follow you steadily, even if I die, I will have a companion on the road to the underworld."

After saying that, Liu Jinzhu added with some satisfaction: "It will be worth it in this life if you can survive like this."

"Jinzhu, you can think clearly, don't have to go back to me so soon." Lu Haoshan advised.

"No need to think about it, that's it." Liu Jinzhu patted his chest and said, "Brother Shan, you don't have to persuade him anymore. This matter is settled."

For righteousness, many dog-slaughtering people, and most unfaithful scholars are scholars. Lu Haoshan finally understood the meaning of this sentence. He was a gangster and had his shining moments. Looking at Liu Jinzhu's resolute face, he didn't say anything, but just patted his shoulder and said:

"Have a meal."
Chapter completed!