Chapter Nine: Those who broke the village in the past are now confidantes
Working hard all the way, Zhu Biao and Du Bo finally arrived at Qinghe County at noon.
After entering Qinghe County, Zhu Biao led Du Bo into the largest cloth shop in the city. On the surface, this cloth shop was Dulonggang's property in Qinghe County, but secretly it was a stronghold of the embroidery envoy.
In the cloth shop, the shopkeeper stood behind the counter, slowly lowering his head and fiddling with his abacus. When he saw someone walking in, he looked up and saw Zhu Biao's face. His pupils shrank, his back tightened slightly, but he asked with a smile on his face: "You two
Does your guest want custom-made clothes?"
I saw that the shopkeeper was only in his mid-twenties, seven feet tall, with sharp eyebrows and starry eyes, and a heroic look on his face.
Zhu Biao noticed some subtle movements of the shopkeeper, but he felt a sense of appreciation in his heart. He knew the subtleties and was a smart and capable person.
"Times are running out." Zhu Biao said mindlessly.
Du Bo on the side glanced at Zhu Biao without knowing why. Although he was confused, he didn't say anything. The shopkeeper seemed to have been prepared. He walked out of the counter and glanced at the other two clerks in the store without leaving any trace.
The two waiters understood the situation, and one quickly walked out of the store, while the other took over the position of the shopkeeper and stood behind the counter.
The three of them performed a complete set of movements with perfect fluency and without any delay, as if they had practiced it thousands of times.
"Tell the pictures one by one".
The young shopkeeper replied, and then he bowed respectfully to Zhu Biao and said: "The embroidered clothes envoy Tianzi secret agent, Jizhou Shixiu, has met the young master."
Jizhou Shixiu!!!
Desperate Saburo???
Zhu Biao was suddenly startled, feeling that things were impermanent. In the original path of Water Margin, for Zhujiazhuang, the word "Shixiu" was not a friendly name.
Although the reason why Liangshanbo attacked Zhujiazhuang was that Shi Qian had stolen the dawn rooster and it was taken by Zhujiazhuang. Then it was Shi Xiu who wrote to Li Ying, and it was also Shixiu who led Liangshanbo's army and horses to attack. Finally, Pantuo Road was resolved
, it was Shi Xiu who broke Zhujiazhuang.
It can be said that Shi Xiu was the number one enemy in the original trajectory that caused the destruction of Zhujiazhuang Village.
However, now and then, Zhujiazhuang is no longer the original Zhujiazhuang, and Shi Xiu is no longer the Shi Xiu it was then, but Zhu Biao will not abandon such a talent just because of a name.
After a while, Zhu Biao returned to normal, helped Shi Xiu up with a smile, and then followed him into the backyard of the shop.
The backyard of this cloth shop is unique, with a large space. There are many rockeries in the courtyard, towering ancient trees, and several side rooms are also extremely exquisitely decorated. If an ordinary person looks at it, this is a place for a rich man who wants to enjoy himself.
Shi Xiu led Zhu Biao and two others to sit down on a stone bench under a big banyan tree. He then made a pot of tea and some snacks before sitting down.
Zhu Biao looked at his cautious and meticulous look, smiled slightly, and asked: "You said you are from Jizhou, but Shi Xiu is known as the desperate Saburo in the world?"
"It is indeed a humble name for a subordinate." Shi Xiu responded.
"Why did you come to Zhujiazhuang again and become a spy for the Embroidered Clothes Envoy?"
Shi Xiu sat upright, raised his hand to Zhu Biao, and said: "So that the young master will know that my subordinate's native place is Jiankang Prefecture in Jinling. Because he loves to fight against injustice, he got the nickname 'Desperate Saburo'. Later, he followed his uncle to the north to sell sheep.
Horses, unfortunately, my uncle died of illness and the business lost money, so he lived in Jizhou and made a living by collecting firewood. Three months ago, his subordinates met the "Flying Tiger" Hu Daguan who came to Jizhou to sell horses. The Hu Daguan saw that his subordinates were clever.
, and having some skills, he decided to take me back to his post. Ten months ago, my subordinates bought horses with Hu Daguan and returned to Hujiazhuang. The third lady appreciated me and appointed me as the secret agent of the embroidery envoy, responsible for
Matters on the East and West Roads in Beijing."
"That's it. Brother Hu and Sanniang have found a good helper for me."
Zhu Biao smiled slightly, reached out and patted Shi Xiu's shoulder, and said: "You are such a desperate man, don't call your subordinates one after another. If you call me son, I will call you brother, okay?"
When Shi Xiu heard this, he said excitedly: "I am really honored to be favored by the young master."
Du Bo, who was on the side, saw the two people chatting happily and sighed: "When I was in Huaixi, I heard someone mention the name of Shandong's 'Nv Zhuge'. These days, I have been hearing about Brother Wu Zhi and Lady Pan. I kept talking about how good the third wife is, and when I heard Brother Shi Xiu talk about her today, I felt very anxious and wanted to meet our mistress as soon as possible and meet the heroine."
Shi Xiu smiled heartily and said: "This is very difficult. In the next year, the young master will get married to the third wife, and then Brother Du Bo will be able to see him every day."
"That's very good." Du Bo also smiled heartily. After a moment, his expression stagnated and he said, "How does brother Shi Xiu know my name?"
Zhu Biao and Shi Xiu smiled at each other when they heard this, and then heard Zhu Biao say: "In order to let brother know, there is an intelligence organization under a certain man called the Embroidered Clothes Envoy, and my wife, Sanniangzi, who has never been married, is in charge, and Shi Xiu is responsible for it." Brother Xiu is a secret agent..."
"I never thought that our mistress would be more capable than a certain family thought." Du Bo interrupted before Zhu Biao could finish.
Having wandered around the world for many years, Du Bo was not a wild and rebellious person. He knew what he should know and what he shouldn't know. When he first joined an intelligence organization like the "Embroidered Clothes Envoy", how could he be so secretive? I could hear it, but it was already a taboo to ask more questions just now.
Zhu Biao listened to his words and admired him in his heart. With such a character, it is no wonder that he became the number one general under Wang Qing.
"Let's get down to business, how is Brother Wu doing now?" Zhu Biao's face darkened and he asked Shi Xiu.
Shi Xiu sat upright and replied: "Last night Wudutou was brought to Qinghe County, so I sent people to the county government to deal with it, but the matter was strange. Since Wudutou was imprisoned, he was not tortured in prison last night. , today the county government did not go to court to convict him, it seems he is just waiting for people to come."
"Haha." Zhu Biao smiled sarcastically and said, "The one Magistrate Lu wanted to wait for was brother Wu Zhi, but he made a mistake and it was me who was waiting."
Shi Xiu pondered for a moment, and then said: "Sir, something happened this morning. Ximen Qing, a big gangster from Qinghe County, went to the county prison and met Wu Dutou, but he didn't know what he said. "
Ximen Qing?
Zhu Biao frowned slightly, but he was making calculations in his heart. After a moment, he said to Shi Xiu: "What do you think?"
"According to my wishes, it would be best to get rid of Ximen Qing as soon as possible." Shi Xiu replied with a ruthless look on his face.
Zhu Biao heard this and asked with a half-smile: "Why?"
"In the eyes of ordinary people, Ximen Qing only became a gangster by hooking up with the widow, but in the eyes of the younger brother, every step he takes has a purpose; first, he married the county man Wu Yueniang, a daughter of a thousand households, became his wife and built up connections; later, she set her sights on Meng Yulou, the widow of a big businessman in Qinghe County, and gained a fortune; now, from unknown sources, she became a godfather to the traitor Cai Jing. This guy is now afraid I am no longer satisfied with being the boss in Qinghe County." Shi Xiu said methodically.
After Zhu Biao listened to Shi Xiu's analysis, he appreciated him a little more and said bluntly: "Brother Shi Xiu can analyze like this within ten months of coming to Qinghe County, which shows your ability, but Ximen
Qing, but we can't get rid of it now. These are troubled times. As you just said, this guy has recognized Cai Jing as his godfather. If we get rid of him now, it will definitely attract Cai Jing's attention. The great situation we have set up in Shandong is
You will become very passive."
"It's because I didn't think well." Shi Xiu said with embarrassment, clasping his fists after hearing this.
"You are more thoughtful than many people. You must not underestimate yourself." Zhu Biao patted Shi Xiu's back and continued after a while.
"After this incident, you will be promoted to the White Tiger Envoy, and you will still be responsible for all affairs on the east and west roads of Beijing."
Hearing this, Shi Xiu stood up, pushed the gold mountain, and turned over the jade pillar to worship Zhu Biao: "I will live up to the trust of the young master. Shi Xiu will go through fire and water without hesitation."
Zhu Biao smiled, helped Shi Xiu up, and said: "There is only one thing. After the new year, you go to Yuncheng County and focus more on Dongxi Village and Liangshanbo."
"Here." Shi Xiu responded, but he didn't know what was going on.
Chao Gai, the king of pagodas in Dongxi Village, is quite a character;
Liangshanbo now only has Wang Lun, Du Qian, Song Wan, three or two big cats and kittens. How can these need the young master's attention?
Chapter completed!