Eighty-five, how can I use a ox knife to kill a chicken

The Wei Bo case was resolved vigorously. Crown Prince Li Jian was ordered to Hongzhou to appease the southern army in Zhenzhou to prevent the border army from mutiny. Lin Heishan was promoted from the fifth-rank garrison to the fourth-rank zhongwu general, and was divided into Zhongwu Guard, one of the eight guards of Jinling. Zhongwu Guard was nominally under the jurisdiction of the general Huangfu Jixun, but in fact it was a garrison led by the Eastern Palace. Huangfu Jixun is now sick and has no energy to strengthen control over the eight guards of Jinling.

The first day of the erotic paintings with Princess Qingle as a model, only one arc was drawn on the first day, and the next day was March 11th. Princess Qingle sent Feng Ajian to invite the Marquis of Xinzhou to Jingxu Palace. However, Zhou Xuan was too busy that Lin Heishan was about to be promoted, and Prince Li Jian was leaving Beijing. He was not free. Moreover, Gu Changshi had sent someone to find out the details of Daluo and Xiaoluo. It was actually the adopted son of Guangling salt merchant Wang Shizhang and a member of the young Cuju team of Wang's Yuanshe. This surprised Zhou Xuan. The opponent of "Royal Xinzhou Yuanshe" tomorrow is Wang's Yuanshe. Could it be that Wang Shizhang sent Daluo and Xiaoluo to be undercover? No, the strength of "Royal Xinzhou Yuanshe" is far less than that of Wang's Yuanshe. Is it necessary for Wang Shizhang to do this? According to Gu Changshi, Wang Shizhang has a close relationship with the left prime minister Wei Xuan and gave a daughter to Wei Xuan as a concubine. Is there any conspiracy outside Cuju?

Because it was Feng Ajian, Zhou Xuan was very polite and said, "Feng Ajian, I really have no time today. I am sorry to tell His Highness the Princess that I will enter the palace to paint again in three days. Please don't worry about the princess, I will definitely paint a portrait of her."

After seeing off Feng Ajian, Dr. Fang Xuemin from the Imperial Medical Department came to visit Mr. Zhou and sent three bottles of safflower oil secretly made by ancestors. Zhou Xuan immediately gave them 200 taels of silver and asked Dr. Fang to lead the Sun brothers to relieve the pain of muscles and bones.

In the afternoon, Zhou Xuan went out of the south gate to send Prince Li Jian to Hongzhou. When he returned to the city, he ordered someone to invite Wang Shizhang to the "Wuweizhai" restaurant in Xiangluanfang for a dinner.

When Wang Shizhang heard that the Marquis of Xinzhou invited him to the banquet, he said in his heart: "Oh no, it must be because the Luo brothers were not careful in speaking and showed their words. The Marquis of Xinzhou was so suspicious that I gave it to him. Don't flatter him but make a grudge. Then I, Old Wang, would be sad."

Wang Shizhang thought about it and made up his mind. In the evening, he brought two handsome servants with great martial arts to Xiangluanfang "Wuweizhai". When he asked the restaurant staff, the staff said that the Marquis of Xinzhou had not arrived yet, so he ordered Mr. Wang to wait at the second floor of Yamahara.

Wang Shizhang refused to go upstairs, so he stood downstairs waiting for Zhou Xuan.

After waiting for about a moment, three people came from the south. As an enthusiastic fan of the "Royal Xinzhou Yuanshe", how could Wang Shizhang not recognize these three people these days?

The one with thick eyebrows and phoenix eyes in the center was Zhou Xuan, the Grand Secretary of Jixian Palace and the Marquis of Xinzhou; the one who was in charge of the affairs was Lai Fu, the chief servant of the Marquis of the Marquis of Xinzhou, who was deeply trusted by the Marquis of Xinzhou; the thin man on the right was Zhou Xiaojian, who was named Zhou Xiaojian, who Zhou Xuan called him the fourth brother, and was like a brother. The fourth brother was also a good player in Cuju, the main scorer of the "Royal Xinzhou Yuanshe", and was also a Go master, who even injured General Wei Huangfu Jixun's martial arts master.

Wang Shizhang quickly walked up to him, and bowed to the ground ten steps away: "Mr. Marquis, Wang Shizhang from Guangling is polite."

Four fools were sharp-eyed, and ten years of assassin career made him pay attention to everyone around him and said with his ears: "Master, this person came to us to play football every day a few days ago. It turned out that he was Wang Shizhang."

Zhou Xuan nodded with a smile and said, "Mr. Wang has been waiting for a long time, please." Knowing that Wang Shizhang would not go first, he took the lead and went to the private room on the second floor to sit down.

As soon as Wang Shizhang entered the private room, he bowed to Zhou Xuan again and said, "Hao Master is here for the Luo brothers? Marquis, let's listen to the explanation--"

Zhou Xuan smiled reservedly and said to himself: "Wang Shizhang is a big salt merchant. He must be versatile to accumulate such a wealthy person. Let's hear what he says." He said: "Mr. Wang, please speak."

Wang Shizhang was honest. He knew that only by telling the truth at this time could he dispel Zhou Xuan's doubts. Otherwise, if he was suspicious that he and Wei Xuan colluded and plotted, it would be a bad thing. He immediately made friends with him, but he was struggling to make friends with Cuju. Seeing that there was a shortage of players in the "Royal Xinzhou Yuanshe" and let Da Luo and Xiao Luo brothers come to join him and talk about it one by one, without any other intentions.

Zhou Xuan nodded while listening and said to Lai Fu: "Tomorrow, I will send 1,000 taels of silver to Mr. Wang's residence."

Wang Shizhang asked in surprise: "What does the Marquis mean?"

"Transfer fee." Zhou Xuan said: "Da Luo and Xiao Luo are very good Cuju rookies. They were originally from the Wang Family Yuanshe Youth Team. When they transferred to my Royal Xinzhou Yuanshe, they should pay Mr. Wang a transfer fee of 500 taels per person. Mr. Wang should not refuse. If he refuses, please take the Luo Family brothers back immediately."

Wang Shizhang said repeatedly: "I dare not."

Zhou Xuan smiled and said: "Very good. To celebrate the first successful player transfer for Royal Xinzhou Yuanshe, come, Mr. Wang, let's have a few drinks together."

When Wang Shizhang saw Zhou Xuan paying a transfer fee, he knew that Zhou Xuan was unwilling to accept his affection. He forced himself to smile and drank two glasses of wine. He stood up and bowed again: "Mr. Marquis, I admire the Marquis and I am loyal and loyal. I sincerely want to hide under the Marquis's disciple. The mansion hosted by the Marquis is a must-read for every issue. I deeply feel that Marquis and Marquis are both foremost in mind and foremost in both agriculture and business. I believe that Marquis and Marquis also know that they will respond to Marquis' advocacy and donate 60,000 taels of silver as military funds?"

Zhou Xuan smiled and said, "I heard from the East Palace that Guangling salt merchant Wang Shizhang donated 60,000 taels of silver. The East Palace intends to imitate the story of Hu Shang Abu, and rewards you, but—"

When Wang Shizhang heard that the prince of the Eastern Palace had mentioned him, he was really surprised and happy, and asked, "It's just what? Please tell me clearly."

Zhou Xuan asked: "Has Mr. Wang and Wei Xiang of Dongtai ever had any conflicts?"

Wang Shizhang thought to himself, "Wei Xuan? I sent my younger daughter to him as a concubine, and I will serve him every year with gold, silver, pearls and jade. How can I have any conflicts with him?" He smiled and said, "The Marquis also knows that my husband is a businessman, and he has always been cautious and kind to others. Not to mention the left prime minister of the East Taiwan, even ordinary yamen runners and so on, I dare not offend him."

Zhou Xuan said: "That's amazing. Abu's appointment as an official is His Majesty's special grace and an exception. I discussed with the Eastern Palace and wanted to promote the donation of silver as a regular system. However, this must be signed by the Ministry of Education, but the Ministry of Education, Master Wei, did not pass it."

Zhou Xuan was telling the truth, and Wei Xuan did not agree with this edict.

Wang Shizhang felt so hatred that he decided to ask someone to go to Wei's mansion to pick up his daughter Gui Ning tomorrow, and on the excuse of going back to Guangling to visit his mother, and no longer serving Wei Xuan's old annoyance. It was too annoying. It would be fine if he refused to help. Isn't this equivalent to suppressing his old Wang? Donggong and Zhou Xuan are not businessmen, so Wei Xuan refused to sign an edict without harming the others at all, but harming the interests of the merchants.

Zhou Xuan also said: "I know that Wei Xiang has a good relationship with King Jing, and King Jing is not in harmony with the Eastern Palace, so I and Xiang Wei who agree with the Eastern Palace will oppose it, and Wei Xiang who opposes the Eastern Palace will agree. Alas! If I had known this, I would have sternly refused to allow Mr. Wang to donate silver to be appointed to an official. Perhaps Wei Xiang would have to be appointed to an official, hehe."

Wang Shizhang was so angry that he shook his head and bowed, "Marquis Gao Yi, I'm sorry to have won the favor. I just regret not getting to know the Marquis." What Wang Shizhang hated the most was that his three daughters had been married, otherwise he would have to marry a concubine to the Marquis of Xinzhou as his concubine. Wang Shizhang's daughter would be amazing.

Zhou Xuan and Wang Shizhang were drinking while talking about business methods. Like Abu, Wang Shizhang valued Zhou Xuan's high opinion of businessmen and business, and he regretted that he met too late.

Zhou Xuan also agreed to this richest businessman in the Tang Dynasty and agreed to find an opportunity to speak to His Majesty, showing Wang Shizhang's sincerity in loyalty and patriotism, and seeking special rewards.

Wang Shizhang was so moved that he burst into tears. The Hou of Xinzhou is really a polite and polite. He is so enthusiastic about such a businessman he met for the first time. He was not like Wei Xuan, who met him once, and was arrogant and slow. He could not hear any truth. After he offered the gift, he would bring tea to see him off.

Zhou Xuan had a great chat with Wang Shizhang, one cup after another, and Sizi reminded him: "Master, there will be a Cuju competition tomorrow, don't be greedy for the cup."

When Wang Shizhang heard this, he hurriedly said, "Don't worry, the 'Royal Xinzhou Yuanshe' will win tomorrow."

When Zhou Xuan heard this, his face dropped: "Mr. Wang, I hate playing counterfeit football the most in my life. If your Wang Yuanshe deliberately loses to me tomorrow, then there will be no friendship between us!"

Wang Shizhang quickly apologized: "I am making a mistake, but I am saying that the Marquis is an open and honest person. I swear that if the Wang Yuanshe player who will play tomorrow deliberately cheats and loses the game, God will tell me that Wang's family will be gone and beg along the street."

Zhou Xuan smiled and said, "Mr. Wang doesn't have to make such a poisonous oath. It doesn't matter if you lose. It's important to participate. Come on and have another drink."

Wang Shizhang drank a full drink and thought to himself: "If you love Cuju, you will definitely be determined to win. Who would like to lose? I will not play counterfeit football, but I will send all substitutes to the bench tomorrow. This is not a violation of the oath. If your Royal Xinzhou Yuanshe cannot beat our substitute, then I, Old Wang, can't help either."

"Wuweizhai" is not much away from the Xinzhou Hou Mansion. Zhou Xuan asked Laifu to get 1,000 taels of silver. As Da Luo, Xiao Luo's transfer fee was paid to Wang Shizhang.

Wang Shizhang did not refuse, thinking: "Since I have met the Marquis of Xinzhou, what is this little money I have to do in the future? I will give you some valuable treasures worth tens of thousands of yuan."

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On the morning of March 12, the top 12 matches of the Qingming Cuju Championship began, and the twelve teams hedged in pairs. The "Royal Xinzhou Yuanshe" and "Wang Family Yuanshe" had to play two games. The team that won the total score in two games advanced to the top six. This first game was held at the Wang Family Cuju venue, and the Wang Family also has a huge industry in Jinling.

Wang Shizhang had already told his Cuju players in advance that the Luo brothers had defected to the Marquis of Xinzhou and would play today, and strictly ordered everyone not to make fun of it or ridicule it.

On the other side, Zhou Xuan also gave the transfer letter written by Wang Shizhang to Da Luo and Xiao Luo, and said that in the "Royal Xinzhou Yuanshe", they could play as the main players, and in the Wang family Yuanshe or the youth team, they would have to wait until the year of the Monkey and Horse Month to participate in the Qingming Festival to win the championship.

The brothers Da Luo and Xiao Luo are both teenagers who are not very scheming and agree with Zhou Xuan's words. They have lived happily and freely in the Xinzhou Marquis Mansion these two days, and gradually calm down.

The first match between the two sides began. The "Royal Xinzhou Yuanshe" played were the ball head Zhou Xuan, the four-sex fools, the two-sex servants of Da Luo, the three-sex servants of the main players, the Lin Ning and Sun Sheng, the netizen Lin Hanyun, there were three substitutes - Sun Zhan and two servants of the Sun family.

Wang's Yuanshe was all on the bench, but the players did not think that the host Wang Shizhang wanted to lose, but believed that this was a contempt for Ronaldo and Ronaldo to join the "Royal Xinzhou Yuanshe", which meant that he could win them with a substitute.

This is true. Wang's Yuanshe has a strong financial resources and the substitutes he has brought out are far stronger than the main players of ordinary Yuanshe. And several of them are also skilled in martial arts. In this battle, the "Royal Xinzhou Yuanshe" lost four to six.

The next day, the second game was held, and both sides immediately took the stage with their original team, and the game venue was transferred to the Cuju Field of the Hou Mansion of Xinzhou.

In the first half, the two sides were equally matched and the game was tied 2-2. The "Royal Xinzhou Yuanshe" obviously got better and better. Ronaldo, Ronaldo and other players in the Yuanshe have already been in tune with each other, and they have become increasingly tacit in cooperation.

In the second half, several players in the Wang Family Yuanshe were already exhausted and signaled to substitution to Wang Shizhang on the sidelines. Wang Shizhang did not look at him and pretended not to see him.

The main force of Wang's Yuanshe on the sidelines was eager to try and play. Wang Shizhang whispered: "Why use a knives to kill a chicken? Just let the substitutes win. This is how happy it is. Now you are still two goals ahead, so don't worry."

After a while, one of the four cynicals volleyed and the total score became 7-8, and the total score of "Royal Xinzhou Yuanshe" was only one goal behind.

The substitutes of Wang's Yuanshe could not run even more. The main players on the sidelines were anxious and asked Wang Shizhang for a fight. Wang Shizhang said to his adopted sons: "Children, be calm, be calm, and just win with one ball to relieve their hatred. This is called hanging neck."

After a while, Ronaldo headed into the "Rongliuyan" with a wonderful header and the draw was not long, with only the last half hour left.

Wang Shizhang was forced to helpless by his adopted sons and had to replace three main players. However, at this time the "Royal Xinzhou Yuanshe" had already been crazy, including the Three Crazy, the Four Crazy, Zhou Xuan, Lin Ning, Da Luo, and Xiao Luo, each of them was as if they were helping gods. They were not fighting alone, they were possessed by the souls of Cuju masters of all dynasties.

On the other hand, although Wang's Yuanshe replaced the main players, these main players were not adapted to the rhythm of the field for the time being. Before they could recover, they were driven by Zhou Xuan and broke through and shot a key goal.

At this time, the time-calling incense on the sidelines was extinguished and the game ended. "Royal Xinzhou Yuanshe" defeated the second place Wang Yuanshe who played last year's Cuju with a total score of 9 to 8, and entered the semi-finals with his head held high.

The newly formed Yuanshe participated in the Qingming Cuju competition for the first time and reached the semi-finals. The "Royal Xinzhou Yuanshe" caused a sensation. Zhou Xuan's name was also well known to the vast number of Cuju enthusiasts in the Tang Dynasty like his chess name.

Wang Shizhang pretended to be very upset and even said that it was his fault for planning.

That night, Zhou Xuan indeed invited more than ten people from the Wang Family Yuanshe to the banquet. The friendship between Wang Shizhang and Zhou Marquis was further developed. He made an appointment to hold a Cuju friendship match to compete in football skills and prepare for the Qingming Festival next year.

All the six Yuanshes that entered the top six were born, namely Jingwangfu Yuanshe, Weiwangfu Yuanshe, Wei General's Mansion Yuanshe, Guangling Shrimp West Lake Yuanshe, Jinling Grand Alliance Yuanshe, and Royal Xinzhou Yuanshe.

The top 12 will have two days off after the battle. The top 12 will start the top 6 on March 16th. Another round-robin match. Each team will play five games and one game the other day. Relatively speaking, it is much easier than the previous devil schedule.

Zhou Xuan sent Gu Changshi to contact the Imperial Medical Office and temporarily invited Dr. Fang to be a team doctor to guide the players. Zhou Xuan and his team could defeat Wang Yuanshe in the second game. Dr. Fang would not treat him badly. The commission was calculated on a daily basis, with 20 taels of silver per day, and Dr. Fang's annual salary was only 120 taels, so he sincerely hoped that the Qingming Cuju game would last.

On March 14th, the day of Cuju's quit, early in the morning, Jingxu Palace sent Feng Ajian to invite the Hou of Xinzhou to paint for the princess. Although Zhou Xuan was a little tired, he thought about Princess Qingle's slender and round thighs and snow-white and pointed chest, it was worth it to be tired.

As usual, Zhou Xuan first went to Shanglinyuan Cuju Field to play a ball with Xiao Zhouhou for a while, sat on the sidelines and talked about a "Night Rain and Autumn Lamp Record", and then went to Jingxu Palace. Princess Qingle was very enthusiastic, and "Cousin Xuan, Cousin Xuan" called her intimately.

In the morning, Zhou Xuan still painted the portrait of Princess Qingle in palace outfit, and it would be completed one day. Princess Qingle no longer needed to lie on her side. Princess Qingle stood beside Zhou Xuan and watched Zhou Xuan paint her. Every wrinkle in the palace skirt and the small ribs on her fingers were carefully painted.
Chapter completed!