Chapter 689: Action
The Zheng family seemed particularly low-key when Duke Zheng died. All their children and nephews were kept in their doors and closed the middle door, which made people look at them a little gloomy.
The decree was delivered yesterday. Your Majesty gave me a pension and ordered Zheng Fu to be the Marquis of Dongyang. In addition, Zheng Ke's eldest son Zheng Chu was the Duke of Zheng. A family of Duke of Zheng was rare in this Song Dynasty. But everyone knows that this is just the meaning of pension. After all, Zheng Guo Duke died suddenly, no matter what, the court should express it.
The titles of the Song Dynasty were actually not very valuable, unless they were more prominent, such as King Pingxi, Duke Wei County, and Duke Qi Guo, who had both titles and participated in government affairs.
The Zheng family's mourning hall was already ready, but it was said that there was a dispute over the burial. Zheng Fu wanted to be buried immediately, but Zheng Ke's eldest son Zheng Chu thought that he would wait for his father to be wronged and then buried. The relationship between this uncle and nephew was actually not good. Zheng Chu was more serious than Zheng Shuang, but he was not much better. He was somewhat dissolute. However, the Zheng family's housework was in Zheng Fu's hands, and he could not get money without his permission. Zheng Chu had to complain a little. Now that his father is dead, the power in the clan is all in Zheng Fu's hands. It would have been fine if it were the past, but now Zheng Chu is a duke, and he still has to act according to his uncle's eyes. The resentment over the past decade has erupted.
Originally, a burial incident made the whole family uneasy. Zheng Fu had already asked someone to choose a treasure cave, and everything was ready. Even the guests who had been chanting before had posted a post. Zheng Chu suddenly yelled to post it until after the imperial trial. How could Zheng Fu listen? On the surface, it seemed that it was just a quarrel caused by the burial, but anyone with a discerning eye knew that this was a dispute caused by the clan power of a pair of uncles and nephews in the Zheng family.
Who has the final say in the Zheng family? This is the key to the problem. This huge family business is enough to make no one willing to make concessions.
Now the battle is getting fierce. Last night, Zheng Chu sent an invitation, which was also to invite relatives and friends to celebrate, but the time for the remembrance was different from that of Zheng Fu. One was November 20th and the other was December 5th. I have to say that these two days were good times for burial, but those who received the invitation were stunned. When will the Duke of Zheng and Mr. Zheng Ke and Zheng be buried? How can they change?
Zheng Chu's fuss immediately made Zheng Fu furious and couldn't even make him angry in advance. Isn't this a joke to let others see the Zheng family? No matter what, he didn't expect that Zheng Chu would not give any affection, but then again, Zheng Ke is Zheng Chu's biological father, and Zheng Chu really has the right to speak about the funeral.
When Zheng Fu thought about this, he knew that there was nothing he could do. He couldn't help but think that relying on these nephews, he was afraid that he would be buried in peace in a hundred years. If his only son was gone, there would be no one crying in front of the mourning hall behind him. He felt sad and couldn't help but remember what Shen Ao told him.
It was already a little late in the morning of November 17th. Candles were lit in front of the Zheng Mansion. In the main hall of the Zheng family, Zheng Chu brought a few brothers to drink tea here. What he said was nothing more than revenge. Zheng Chu, as the eldest son, had a lot of prestige among his brothers. He wore a filial piety uniform and looked arrogant. He spoke first: "Early this morning, I went to see the acupoint. In front of my deceased father, he was a Duke. My Zheng family was not an ordinary family. Although the acupoint was a blessing acupoint, he still insulted his father."
The brothers didn't say much for a moment. The acupoint was chosen by Uncle Er, and it seemed that something was wrong.
Zheng Chu said: "Why don't you talk?"
A brother said, "Do you ask me what I mean?"
Zheng Chu said calmly: "The Zheng family is our lineage. The deceased father is the eldest son, and I am the eldest grandson. I will tell him when the time comes."
After saying that, he said many arrangements for burial, and then said: "The most important thing at the moment is to avenge the dead father. In two days, the Chen surnamed Chen will enter the capital. In any case, he cannot be settled with him. Killing someone to pay his life. At that time, he will use Chen Ao's head to sacrifice to the heroic spirit of his dead father."
The brothers said one after another: "If you don't kill Chen Ao, you will not be a human being."
As he was talking, a cough came from outside, but Zheng Fu came in with his hands and said lightly: "Who wants to choose another acupoint?"
Everyone was silent, and Zheng Chu said seriously: "Uncle, I thought..."
Zheng Fu snorted coldly and said, "This is the blessing cave. It is best for brother to be buried there. However, the most urgent task at the moment is to deal with the enemy of my Zheng family. Now someone has aroused the uneasiness in the family for such a thing. What is this intention?"
This sentence is already very serious. It is said that Zheng Chu is unfilial and deliberately makes a monk and become a slut in order to achieve some of his own goals.
Zheng Chu's face suddenly changed, and he couldn't help but sneer: "Since my uncle said that, I, Zheng Chu, simply opened the skylight and said something bright. Uncle, are you willing to avenge your deceased father?"
Zheng Fu said lightly: "This is natural."
Zheng Chu smiled coldly: "I can't believe my uncle said this, but my nephew dares not believe it? Everyone in the world knows that my uncle's only son, my cousin, fell into Shen Ao's hands. My uncle is afraid of being afraid of the enemy. Don't fight back at that time."
Zheng Fu said angrily: "You...what are you talking nonsense?"
Zheng Chu said with a high apology: "Everyone who licks a calf has this kind of love. My uncle has this idea, and my nephew has nothing to say. But my father died, so I can take revenge, but I can't believe my uncle."
After hearing this, the brothers in the hall felt it was reasonable and looked at Zheng Fu suspiciously.
Zheng Fu was furious: "Dog thing!" But he found it reasonable but couldn't say it. He returned to Bianjing and had no idea that he had this intention. He was only thinking about taking revenge, but he was suspected by his nephew and couldn't help but blew his beard: "Okay, okay, you should make the decision in this family. Haven't you wanted to make the decision long ago?" After that, he left!
When Zheng Fu came from the hall, he still couldn't relieve his anger. He took advantage of the moonlight to return to his study. The furnishings of the study were very simple. When his family outside saw that he was so angry, they poured tea for him, handed it in, and said, "What's wrong with the Second Master? Who is so angry?"
Zheng Fu snorted coldly: "If you don't have anything to do, go out."
The family hit a nail and was about to leave immediately. Unexpectedly, Zheng Fu suddenly said, "Go and call Zheng Wu."
The family responded and hurriedly left.
Zheng Fu was both depressed and sad at this time. After taking a sip of tea, he finally became a little more energetic. He thought to himself that after saying that angry words, wouldn’t it be that Zheng Chu’s wish? The Zheng family was not his turn to make the decision? He leaned on the chair, his mind was clear. Of course, the Zheng family had to hold it in his own hands. He couldn’t take away the clown like Zheng Chu. Not to mention anything else, he said that the keys to the Zheng family’s warehouse were still on his own, and the business of seven or eight roads in Jiangbei was under his control. The shopkeepers of each business followed his own leader. It was not so easy to seize power.
But the most urgent task at the moment is to rescue Zheng Shuang. Only when he saves Zheng Shuang can he have a successor. The second is to find a way to get rid of Chen Ao and get rid of Chen Ao, and then he can re-establish his prestige at home.
Both of these things are not easy, but at this time, Zheng Fu already felt an opportunity.
Previously, Chen Ao entrusted Zheng Fu to do something. This matter was very simple. As long as he came forward, he would give a memorial to the emperor in the name of the Zheng family, and he would like to speak out many illegal acts of the Zheng family. Only in this way would Chen Ao release Zheng Shuang back. Although Zheng Fu agreed to Chen Ao on the spot, he did not agree with it. If this memorial was submitted, it would be a disaster for the entire Zheng family, and Zheng Fu would also become a thorn in the side of the entire Zheng family.
But then again, Zheng Fu has taken another method to rescue Zheng Shuang. At this time, Chen Ao is already waiting for punishment and is on the way to escort, and his clone is unable to do anything, which is the best opportunity to rescue Zheng Shuang.
A soft knock on the door came from outside.
Zheng Fu knew that Zheng Wu was coming and said lightly: "Come in."
A burly man pushed the door and came in. Zheng Wusheng was very burly, with a scar on his face. Under the candlelight, he looked very scary. He had no expression on his face, and he bowed slightly and said, "Second Master is looking for me?"
Zheng Fu nodded, took a sip of tea slowly, and said lightly: "Do you still remember what happened thirteen years ago?"
Zheng Wu said in disarray: "Remember, at that time, the villain was taken by the government for a thief in Mount Tai. If it weren't for the Second Master, I'd be afraid that the villain would have been sentenced to beheaded. The second Master not only saved the villain's life, but also took the villain's mother to the other courtyard to support him. The villain's grace was remembered in his heart by the second Master's re-creation."
Zheng Fuhe nodded and said, "Just remember. Did you find out what you asked you to investigate a few days ago?"
The muscles on Zheng Wu's face twitched and he said seriously: "It's been found out that the young master was detained in the woodshed of the Prince of Pingxi Palace, with a total of four lieutenants guarding him."
Zheng Fu couldn't help but be moved: "He...is he okay?"
Zheng Wu bit his lip and didn't say anything. This is very clear. How good can a person be locked in a woodshed?
Zheng Fu wandered for a moment and said, "Have the imperial guards in the royal palace investigated clearly?"
Zheng Wu replied: "I have found out clearly that there are a total of 101 people, thirty-six of whom are lieutenants, and the rest are just ordinary guards, divided into four squads and replaced by garrisons."
Zheng Fu was silent for a moment: "You keep talking."
Zheng Wudao: "The time when the prevention and ban is the most relaxed is the hour of Mao, and there are only one group of people guarding the upper and lower levels. There are a total of twenty-five people, fifteen of whom are in the front yard, four are in the woodshed, and six are near the inner house."
Zheng Fuhe nodded: "Is it not easy to deal with it?"
Zheng Wudao: "If there are fifty good players, it would not be too difficult to turn over from the backyard and take the woodshed directly."
"Fifty good guys..." Zheng Wu knocked on the desk in front of him, and hesitated, and then said, "Fifty people, can I choose from the market?"
Zheng Wu shook his head: "There are many ruffians in the market, but not many people can do things. I am afraid that the news will be leaked before the people have been collected."
Zheng Fu was in trouble and said in a deep voice: "There are many guards in the mansion, and they are usually trained. However, if you teach these people, if you fail and you are discovered, it will be a big deal."
Zheng Wu pondered and said, "Second Master, if the arrangement is properly, there should be no mistake."
Zheng Fu was still hesitating and took a sip of tea with a loss, thinking to himself that if the guards were sent, it would be better to succeed. A failure would be a huge thing. But when he taught outsiders, one was that time was rushed, and the other was that Shuang'er was suffering there, and she couldn't delay for a moment. He hesitated for a moment and finally said, "You are a little sure."
Zheng Wu only hesitated for a moment and said, "If the other party is not prepared, you will be very sure."
Zheng Wu's answer was full of confidence, which also infected Zheng Fu's confidence. Zheng Fu said viciously: "Okay, immediately gather 50 trustworthy guards in the mansion and tell them that after the matter is completed, each person will give a reward of 1,000 yuan. If this matter is done, keep them safe for the rest of their lives. After rescuing Shuang'er, don't take him back to Zheng's family for the time being. You can immediately take him out of the city... Go back to Huaizhou and teach him to stay safe in Huaizhou first, and I will make a fuss about the rest."
Zheng Wudao: "Don't worry, second master, everything is arranged properly, and there will be no mistakes."
Zheng Fu smiled bitterly and said, "I am a businessman. Businessmen are kind and make money. If they are forced, who is willing to use you? Raising troops for a thousand days and using troops for a while, you can do your best. I will not treat you badly. But..." His face was gloomy and he continued, "But if it fails..."
Zheng Wu bowed and said, "Success is a wealthy person, failure is death!"
Zheng Fu focused his attention and said, "Well said, you can prepare now. Can you do it tonight?"
Zheng Wuhe said first: "No need to delay."
Zheng Fu's heart was relieved and said, "I will wait for you all night tonight."
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Chapter completed!