The heavens start with letting the bullets fly

Chapter 501

In Lin Daiyu's eyes, Chen Zhao, who was half of the family, became more and more mysterious.

He is talented, but possesses all kinds of unexpected abilities.

He cooks like a famous chef, so that he eats his food, and he is much healthier.

He can play chess, and Daiyu assists her father, but she can't beat Chen Zhao.

He can play the harp and flute, which can make hundreds of birds listen.

Needless to say his ability in official affairs, it is said that even the magistrate of Yangzhou praised him and gave him the nickname "Zi Shang".

But what frustrated Daiyu the most was Chen Zhao's swordsmanship.

There was a family banquet two days ago, because everything went well, everyone drank a little wine, and Chen Zhao performed a sword dance under a little drunk.

That night, under the moonlight and before the flowers, Lin Ruhai applauded lightly, and Jia Min hit the bowl with chopsticks.

And Chen Zhao danced a sword like snow practice, and chanted in his mouth: "Husband is in the world to make meritorious service, to make meritorious service is to comfort his life, to comfort his life, I will be drunk, and when I am drunk, I will sing madly."

After chanting the song, Chen Zhao sheathed his sword and stood up. Flower petals were flying all over the sky, falling on his forehead and shoulders. Under the bright moonlight, he was illuminated like a fairy.

It really is the son Ruyu, which breaks Daiyu's heart.

So much so that Daiyu shouted on the spot: "Mother, I want to learn the sword from Brother Chen Zhao."

As soon as this remark came out, the whole courtyard was silent.

Not to mention Lin Ruhai and Jia Min, even the servants around them saw it. The eldest lady's eyes were filled with stars when she saw Chen Zhao's figure. Now she is shouting that she wants to learn swordsmanship. The meaning is self-evident.

Jia Min sighed inwardly, feeling that the padded jacket would belong to someone else.

But Daiyu is a daughter after all, even if Chen Zhao is half of the family, how can she really learn swords from him?
It spreads out and has a bad reputation.

After hearing this, Chen Zhao put away the sword, looked at Daiyu and smiled slightly: "Sister Daiyu, it's hard for you to hold a teacup with such strength, and you can't even lift the sword to learn anything."

Lin Daiyu's face was startled, and she looked back at Lin Ruhai and Jia Min, who seemed to have heard nothing. She suddenly understood and couldn't help showing a disappointed look.

She is already eight or nine years old, and it is reasonable to say that she is still a child, but in this era, the mountain of feudal ethics is too tall for ordinary people to ignore.

Coupled with the fact that he is a noble man but a lowly martial artist, it is easy to learn and read with a young man, but it is unbelievable to practice martial arts with a young man.

After all, reading and writing is the most important thing in this era.

But practicing martial arts may cause physical contact, which will cause gossip.

Seeing Lin Daiyu's disappointed face getting worse, Chen Zhao chuckled.He sat down straight away and said to Lin Ruhai: "Uncle, there is nothing wrong with the yamen during this time, I want to review my sword skills, so I plan to practice swords in the garden every afternoon. Do you think someone will peek at it a few times? Just learn it? After all, when I practice swords, I always have no other ideas."

Lin Ruhai stroked his beard and smiled: "Hey, speaking of it, the management in the mansion is not so strict, so it wouldn't be strange if someone watched you practice sword."

After hearing Lin Ruhai's words, Lin Daiyu couldn't help raising her head, with surprise on her face.

What did my father mean that she could "steal" swordsmanship?
Jia Min was a little hesitant and couldn't help but said: "Master..."

Lin Ruhai waved her hand and said, "It doesn't matter. There are many women and maids around Yu'er. It's normal to walk in the garden."

When he said that, Jia Min felt relieved.

Lin Daiyu jumped up, picked up a bowl of tea, and handed it to Wang Xiao respectfully.

It's not a teacher's ceremony, it's just a way of saying thanks.

Chen Zhao took the teacup generously, took a sip and handed it back.

After thinking about it, he ordered someone to get the Four Treasures of the Study, and with a few strokes, he wrote down the breathing formulas practiced by the inner disciples of the Emei Sect when they first started, and gave it to Lin Daiyu, saying: "My swordsmanship made me the best swordsman in the world in the Tang Dynasty." The secret that Aunt Gongsun has not passed on is most suitable for women to practice. Starting with breathing first, and persevering, you can develop internal skills, nourish your lungs, and make your body light and healthy, without the need for a doctor..."

Daiyu's eyes lit up even more when she heard that it was the swordsmanship passed down from generation to generation by "the beautiful lady Gongsun Shi in the past", and she couldn't help but nod her head.

It was Lin Ruhai who asked, "Zishang, how did this Aunt Gongsun's swordsmanship get into your hands? I remember that brother Chen Nian doesn't know martial arts."

"When I was young, there was a nunnery near my house. The layman's surname was Fang, the eldest disciple who presided over Fengling Shitai, and his ancestor married Gongsun. This sword technique was passed down from his family. Because I am smart, They were very fond of them, so they passed this sword technique on to me."

Chen Zhao spoke nonsense.

Anyway, the Chen family moved from Guangnan to the capital, and after many years, it is hard to check.

From that day on, Chen Zhao practiced swordsmanship for half an hour in the back garden every day, and then walked with his hands behind his back, slowly explaining the profound meaning of the entrance formula.

With Lin Daiyu's intelligence, she would be able to practice Qi within a month or two, and achieve some success within a year.

With internal strength and the well-being of her parents, she will be able to grow up healthily. She will not cry until dawn every day, and will only think about Chen Zhao happily.

……

After Lin Ruhai became the deputy envoy of Salt Transport, Chen Zhao's tentacles went deep into the Lianghuai Salt Fields.

He has trained a large number of outstanding talents, not only managed the salt field, but also sent a large number of soldiers to patrol, and exercised the strictest control over official salt smuggling.

The gangs in the Jianghu who rely on private money to make a living have also been hit.

The most obvious impact is Caobang.

The so-called "millions of water workers depend on food and clothing", there are too many people in the Cao Gang, so most of the people who sell private salt are affiliated with the Cao Gang.

So Liu Chang'an, the leader of the Cao Gang, went to Yangzhou in person to visit Chen Zhao and pray for a way out.

Of course, the Cao Gang is not the management unit of the Million Water Workers, it is just a gang that splits out of the Million Water Workers, relying on water transportation to drink and eat meat.

Since it is a gang, the Cao Gang is of course more than just smuggling salt, so Chen Zhao didn't care about Liu Changan's request:

"Your gang relies on water transportation, eats a lot of food, and dabbles in grain, silk, cotton cloth, spirits and other businesses. The elders of your gang are probably richer than Yangzhou salt merchants, and they want to cry poor in front of me, which annoys the salt patrol. Yushi Yamen, if your Cao gang is wiped out, and the government at all levels can eat a big meal, who do you think will be the last one to be unlucky?"

Chen Zhao sneered.

Liu Changan lowered his head and said nothing.

Chen Zhao continued: "I know that your trip here is by no means a simple private salt industry. You are a rich man in the world, and there are many people staring at you. You must know the Zhen family in Jinling, the Jiangnan Garrison Camp, and the Green Gang, The Giant Whale Gang and even the White Lotus Sect are eyeing your Sect."

Hearing what Chen Zhao said, Liu Changan laughed and explained:
"As expected by Mr. Chen, Liu's business has businesses both inside and outside the city, and in several counties in Gaoyou. He has to take care of everything up and down. Whenever an official comes from Yangzhou Prefecture, he has to visit him and give him gifts. Even if he comes to In Yangzhou, no one is actually paying attention, the key is that no one outside knows that Yuelai Inn is my business, even if the White Lotus Sect has eyes and ears everywhere, they can't find me."

Chen Zhao took Liu Changan's tea, took a sip and said:
"Since you came to Yangzhou to see me and asked someone to invite me here, there must be a deal, just say it."

Liu Changan looked more cautious, leaned forward, and said slowly:

"The list of the White Lotus Sect!"

White Lotus Sect?
Chen Zhao raised his eyebrows and looked at Liu Changan: "The headquarters of the White Lotus Sect is in Yangzhou?"

The White Lotus Sect is a major sect in the world, but it is a sect that takes rebellion as its mission.

Since the previous dynasty, the White Lotus Sect has rebelled many times, even in this dynasty, it has rebelled several times.

Liu Changan sighed and said: "Originally, due to the loyalty of the world, no matter how much hatred Liu had with the White Lotus Sect, it was just a vendetta, but now it seems that if we don't draw a clear line with them, the White Lotus Sect will probably be doomed. To be honest, Mr. Chen, the White Lotus Sect has regained its power after 30 years of hard work and hardship since its rebellion was suppressed 30 years ago. Yangzhou is the prosperous place in the world, so they naturally want to come here to accumulate money. I watched with cold eyes and gathered here. There are six thousand core members of the White Lotus Sect near Yangzhou, and this is just on the surface. As for how many there are secretly, I don’t know.”

"6000 people gathered here, it seems that they are really powerful. If we just wipe them out, then the vacated power will belong to your Cao Gang." Chen Zhao looked at Liu Chang'an and said.

"Master Chen probably understands that our Cao Gang was originally a Jianghu gang. Mr. Liu was doing business in peace of mind and didn't want to cause trouble, but the White Lotus Sect kept sending people to our Cao Gang. If I don't do anything, the Cao Gang will collapse. Many people in the gang will not have a good time in the rest of their lives, so presenting this great gift is considered a commendation." Liu Changan said with a smile.

Chen Zhao nodded.

In his heart, he only believed Liu Changan's words to a third.

(End of this chapter)