After our homes were confiscated and we were exiled, the women in my clan and I raised a million sol

Just as the men were about to leave and go back to their rooms to rest, the man suddenly called out to the man who had just provided the information.

He slowly took out a few glittering silver coins from his pocket and placed them in the hand of the subordinate.

Seeing these silver coins, the subordinate's face immediately showed an expression of flattery. His hands even trembled a little, and he was hesitant to take the silver.

He raised his head, his eyes full of gratitude and loyalty: "Boss, actually, these are what I should do. I can't accept this money."

The man looked at his subordinate's performance and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

He knew that this subordinate was not only capable, but also grateful and loyal, which was exactly what he needed.

However, this scene was seen by the other subordinates, and they became even more jealous.

They knew that these pieces of silver were not just rewards, but also a sign of the man's favoritism and trust in his subordinate.

It is very likely that after a while, I will be above them at this point.

The reason why the man gave his subordinate a few silver coins was that he wanted to demonstrate his principle of clear rewards and punishments and let others see his fairness.

Secondly, it is to divide the relationship between this subordinate and other subordinates. After all, this guy is much more capable than other subordinates.

If this guy suddenly has rebellious thoughts in his heart, then we will be in trouble.

Now that he has provoked conflicts among his subordinates, they will have to rely on themselves in the future.

The way those subordinates looked at this subordinate already showed that the man's method worked.

Their eyes were filled with envy and resentment, as if to say, "Why does he get such a reward? Don't we deserve it?"

The man then put on a false smile, patted his subordinate on the shoulder, and said, "I have always been clear about rewards and punishments. As long as you have made a contribution, you will be rewarded! Just take it."

After hearing the man's encouragement, the subordinate's eyes sparkled with tears. He said in a trembling voice: "Boss, since you think so highly of me, I will definitely sacrifice my life for you, no matter what!"

His voice was full of gratitude and determination, as if he was deeply moved by the man's words.

When the man heard this, a happier smile appeared on his face. He praised repeatedly: "Good, good, good! Very good!"

Then, the man turned to his other men and said with a firm gaze, "You must learn from him in the future."

At this moment, the man suddenly realized that he didn't know the name of this subordinate. He was slightly stunned, and then asked: "By the way, what's your name?"

When the subordinate heard this question, he immediately answered respectfully: "Boss, my name is Er Gouzi."

The man nodded, then waved his hand and said, "Okay, it's getting late now, you should go down and rest first."

Hearing his words, his men all walked out of his room.

However, as soon as the door of the man's room was closed, those people immediately surrounded the subordinate.

Their faces showed expressions of dissatisfaction and jealousy, as if they were indignant at the favor given to this subordinate.

One of them walked up to him, spat at him, and then said viciously: "Flatterer!"

His voice was full of contempt and anger, and he was obviously dissatisfied with the favor his subordinate was receiving.

Another person deliberately bumped him with his shoulder, then pretended to be shocked and said, "I'm so sorry, I didn't even notice there was someone here."

Obviously he was calling him a non-human.

Ergouzi listened to their words without any expression on his face, as if he didn't care about their provocation at all.

He gently patted the shoulder that had just been bumped, and then slowly said, "Why is the inn here so noisy? There are so many dogs barking, it's really noisy!"

His voice was calm and indifferent, but it was like a sharp knife, piercing the hearts of his men.

Their faces became even gloomier, and anger flashed in their eyes.

One of them was even more enraged. He reached out and pushed Er Gouzi hard, then said harshly, "You damned fellow, say that again if you dare!"

Er Gouzi didn't fight back, but just glanced at him coldly, his eyes full of disdain and warning.

He said slowly, "Have you thought it through? Do you really want to attack me? You know, the boss is relying on me to find that person. If I delay the boss, do you think he will kill you?"

As soon as he finished speaking, all his men fell silent.

The man who had just taken action swallowed, obviously a little scared.

He said unwillingly, "Okay, okay! Let's see how long the boss can protect you. Just wait and see!"

After saying that, all his men left, leaving Ergouzi standing there alone.

Er Gouzi looked at their backs as they left, narrowed his eyes, and thought to himself.

He knew that his current identity was very delicate. He had to gain the man's trust while being careful not to reveal his true purpose.

After a long time, everything was silent and the moonlight sprinkled on the earth like water, adding a bit of mystery to this quiet night.

The man and his men had fallen asleep, and the entire inn was silent.

At this moment, a figure quietly left the inn and came to a remote alley.

In the alley, three figures stood there quietly, as if waiting for something.

Seeing Er Gouzi appear, Zhong Zheng waved his hand and asked anxiously, "How is it? How did that guy react after hearing the news?"

Er Gouzi bowed respectfully and replied, "Report, the man was quite cautious after hearing the news and said he would need to investigate for a few more days. However, I have gradually gained his trust."

He paused, frowning slightly, "The most troublesome thing is that the leader provoked a conflict between me and his men."

Hearing this, Liu Hu frowned and said in a deep voice: "It's okay, keep hiding. As long as they haven't succeeded, you'll be safe." His tone was full of determination and confidence.

Er Gouzi nodded, a glint of determination flashing in his eyes. "I understand. Please rest assured, bosses. I will make sure that man takes action as soon as possible."

Wang Wu said, "You should go back now. Don't stay here too long, so as not to arouse their suspicion. If there is any emergency, remember to contact us using our contact information."

Er Gouzi turned around and left without hesitation, disappearing into the night.

The three people left in the alley stood there quietly, looking deeply in the direction he left.

During these few days, Ergouzi kept passing news about Zhang Liang to the man.

As each piece of information accumulated, the doubts in the man's heart gradually dissipated, and he became more and more certain that the target was Zhang Liang.

Finally, on the fourth night after arriving in Ninggu City, the man decided not to wait any longer.

"Brothers, we have stayed here long enough."

The man stood in the room and said to his men, "We've rested enough, it's time to take action."

When these words were spoken, the originally somewhat loose team instantly became serious, and the air was filled with a sense of oppression before the upcoming action.

At this time, Ergouzi, who was standing a little further away, seemed to be touched by some emotion, and a barely perceptible light flashed in his eyes.

The man who noticed this scene waved at him: "Er Gouzi, why are you standing so far away? Come here quickly!"

After being summoned, Er Gouzi quickly came to his senses and walked quickly to the man.

The man then patted him on the shoulder in a friendly manner, his tone filled with appreciation: "It's all thanks to you that we were able to find this guy."

Faced with the sudden praise, Er Gouzi seemed a little embarrassed and quickly shook his head in response: "Boss, this is what I should do."

After hearing his words, the other subordinates all had a flash of contempt in their eyes.

As soon as the voice fell, Er Gouzi asked: "When do we start the action?"

Hearing this question, a cold light flashed in the man's eyes, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Tonight is the best time."