Straight man of steel

Chapter 123

Wen Weng knew that Zhuo's father and daughter were not looking for him, and after confirming the amount of money and food donated by Zhuo Wangsun, he no longer cared about them.

As a high-ranking official, Wen Weng didn't even say a word of thanks. He felt that it was enough to leave this kind of matter to a small official. If Zhang Yuan hadn't said to leave it to him, he wouldn't even meet Zhuo Wangsun. one side.

If Zhuo Wangsun handed over all his family wealth to the government, Wen Weng might show his disdain. At the moment, this little money and grain would be at best a drop in the bucket of Zhuo Wangsun's huge wealth.

All of a sudden, Zhuo Wangsun and Zhuo Wenjun were left hanging in the square in the middle of the prefecture.

"Father, let's go back. If you want to see Zhang Yuan today, I'm afraid there's no hope."

Many people wanted to see Zhuo Wenjun's jokes, and the little officials who came and went would show sly smiles when they passed by the two of them.

"Wait a minute, it's still early."

Zhuo Wangsun didn't seem to care about this situation at all, but was looking for something among the walking petty officials.

The gold ring he exposed was of very good condition, and it could already reflect a blazing white brilliance under the sun. Every time a small official passed by, he touched the ring and observed the expressions on everyone's faces.

But after so long, everyone obviously showed more interest in Zhuo Wenjun who was covering his face with a light veil.

Suddenly, the smile on one person's face was no longer so obscene, and Zhuo Wangsun stepped forward to stop him.

"Brother, I want to ask where the envoy of the emperor lives?"

After all, there are only a few people in Shu County who don't know Zhuo's name, and besides, the fact that Zhuo Wangsun came to the prefect's mansion to donate money and food in order to see Zhang Yuan has already spread in the prefect's mansion.

The clerk didn't hide his lust for the gold ring at all. He didn't say no to it, but his eyes stayed on it.

"When we first met, I asked for something. I gave this ring to my brother. A small gift cannot be considered respectful."

Zhuo Wangsun originally wanted to exchange this ring for the information he wanted. He was already ready to give up. He took the ring and handed it to the clerk's hand very smoothly.

"Patriarch Zhuo is worthy of me because I am a big man and rich, and he is generous in his actions.

The envoy of the Son of Heaven is in the guest room on the left side of the prefect's mansion, and his residence is guarded by guards outside the door. "

Zhuo Wangsun bowed to the little official, pulled Zhuo Wenjun and walked over there.

"Father, everyone said there are guards outside the door, can we go in?"

Zhuo Wenjun had not yet bowed her head in front of Zhang Yuan, but she was forced to come here today by Zhuo Wangsun. Although she still had many expectations in her heart, her self-esteem was still hurt by the numerous obstacles.

For Zhuo Wenjun, his self-esteem can be hurt, but there must be a corresponding return. If he can't get what he wants, it is very worthless to be hurt.

"I don't believe that Zhang Yuan can really disregard his old friendship, and you don't even look at how old you are. It was my mistake to seek you home a few years ago. How do you know that in just a few years, this kid has become the envoy of the emperor. "

After wealth has been accumulated to a certain level, businessmen begin to want to take a step further.

Capitalism is destined to collide with feudalism, but in the context of the Han Dynasty, businessmen want to fight for more rights. Not to mention that Zhuo Wangsun is the richest man. Even if his assets increase several times, Liu Che's words will make him Will fall from heaven to hell. None of the laws of the Han Dynasty protect the rights and interests of merchants.

Soon the two of them arrived outside Zhang Yuan's residence. The two guards stayed here all the time to protect Zhang Yuan's safety. Only Er Dan, Zong Xing, Sima Xiangru, and Huo Zhong came in directly in this house. .

When Wen Weng came in, he had to announce that the hundreds of soldiers accompanying Zhang Yuan and the others were all soldiers of the Southern Army in Chang'an City. They had seen too many high-ranking officials. I have seen some, no matter who the face is, I will not bring it.

"Who are you two? This is Zhang Xingren's residence. If you have nothing important to do, please leave quickly."

The guard directly blocked Zhuo Wangsun's way, and the Huan Shou knife was half drawn out of the scabbard.

"I want to see the emperor's envoy. I am his father-in-law and this is his wife. You two had better not get involved in our family affairs."

Zhuo Wangsun showed an aura of aura, while Zhuo Wenjun lowered his head shyly, frightening the two guards at once. The guard's sword was pulled out without being inserted.

Zhang Yuan was in the room watching some literati submitting reports about the deaths of civilian husbands in Shu County who were confiscated by Tang Meng. He suddenly heard the conversation outside, and he knew what was going on in his heart.

"Let them both in."

Apart from Er Dan and Zong Xing, Zhang Yuan could not be trusted in the entire Shu County Prefect's Mansion, and it was expected that his whereabouts would be leaked.

The two guards put the ring-shou knife into the scabbard and moved out of the way.

Zhuo Wangsun shook his robe, snorted coldly at the two guards, opened the door and walked in with Zhuo Wenjun.

"Hey, why did I hear that Zhang Xingren has never been married? Why did an old father-in-law and a wife suddenly appear?"

One of the guards asked the other guard in surprise.

The guard who was questioned narrowed his eyes, and there was an expression on his face that you understand.

"Who else could it be? It must be the businessman Zhuo Wangsun and his family's eldest daughter Zhuo. The affair between pedestrians and Zhuo's eldest daughter has long been a secret in Chengdu. You don't even know about these things after you have been here for a few days. .”

"Oh, oh, I said, so that's the case, Brother Wang is really astute."

"Where is it, hahahaha."

The unabashed voices of the two guards also spread into the room. The sound insulation effect of the ancient wooden structure is not very good.

Zhang Yuan's face turned blue and white, and he just looked at Zhuo Wangsun without getting up.

From the beginning to the end, this old guy wanted to get something from himself, and this time was no exception, and he still wanted to exchange his daughter. Zhang Yuan waited for Zhuo Wangsun to say something first, Anyway, he was sitting, and Zhuo Wangsun was standing.

Seeing Zhang Yuan minding his own business as if he didn't exist at all, Zhuo Wangsun finally couldn't help but speak first.

"Old Master Zhuo Wangsun has seen the envoy of the Son of Heaven."

Zhang Yuan put down the letter in his hand, stared at Zhuo Wangsun with his eyes and shouted loudly.

"Is this the attitude you should have when you see an envoy from the Son of Heaven?"

After Zhuo Wangsun was silenced with one sentence, Zhang Yuan raised the talisman placed beside him.

With the talisman in hand, only officials with a rank of more than a thousand stones in the entire Shu County dare not bow down, and there is only Wen Weng in the prefect's mansion right now.

Seeing that Zhang Yuan was not as easy to talk as before, Zhuo Wangsun knelt down on the ground with a plop.

"The king and grandson of Caomin Zhuo have seen the emperor's messenger."

(End of this chapter)