ps: I am too tired and my head is not working anymore. I might as well take a nap first, sleep for two or three hours before counting the second chapter, so that I can't fall asleep halfway.

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On the third day of the seventh month, when nearly half of Kunyang was happy about the establishment of the Kunye Mutual Benefit Association, Lu Kuang had already led his entourage to Wancheng.

Although Lu Kuang was also a glorious figure in Ye County and other places, he had few connections in Wancheng. Even though he had given drinks to the generals in the army in the past to please them.

Ironically, the one who had the best relationship with him was the chief clerk of the military city, Kong Jian and Kong Wenju.

Whenever I think of this, even Lu Kuang himself can't help but sigh.

Everyone inside the Luye Masonic Society knew that Kong Jian was the "enemy" of the Luye Masonic Society at the beginning, because the Luye Masonic Society was a chamber of commerce founded by Zhao Er Gongzi, and Kong Jian hated the most before the father and son of the Luyang Township Hou and Zhao Er Gongzi.

But hatred remains unhappy. When the second young master Zhao was still alive, Kong Jian did not dare to do anything. He respected him in front of the second young master Zhao. Until the Zhao family was in trouble, Zhao's second young master unfortunately passed away. At this time, Kong Jian finally began to gradually vent his hatred for the Zhao family on the Luye Freemasonry.

Out of hatred, Kong Jian repeatedly targeted the Luye Freemasons at first. Under this circumstance, Lu Kuang, who could not shock Kong Jian like the second son of Zhao, could only choose to please Kong Jian. After a while, Kong Jian gradually faded Kong Jian's anger towards the Luye Freemasons, and even Kong Jian had a considerable friendship with Lukuang.

Of course, this friendship is ultimately based on Lu Kuang's occasional bribes and filial piety.

Now, today Lu Kuang went to visit Kong Jian and the chief clerk with a valuable gift list.

Kong Jian was not surprised by Lu Kuang's arrival. After all, in addition to the accidents during festivals, Lu Kuang would occasionally come to Wancheng from time to time, mainly focusing on offering gifts.

Kong Jian was not disgusted with Lu Kuang. After all, compared with the arrogant and arrogant young master Zhao Er, the president of the Luye Freemason is much more capable of being a human being.

"Lu Laojia, why do you have time to come to my Wancheng today?"

When he saw Lu Kuang, Kong Jian greeted him with a smile.

Lu Kuang did not dare to neglect his etiquette at all, and respectfully replied with a big gift: "Chief Kong."

It has to be said that the Wancheng Military City is no longer like it was two or three years ago. When Wang Shangde ordered Kong Jian to start the military city, Kong Jian had only two or three kittens under his command. But at present, the Kong Zhuanzhu has more than a hundred officials and hundreds of soldiers under his command. Even his status in the Wancheng Army is increasing day by day.

Of course, those generals in the army who once looked down on Kong Jian, such as Wang Shangde's favorite general Peng Yong, still looked down on Kong Jian. They still shouted and yelled at Kong Jian and ordered them at will, and Kong Jian did not dare to offend these generals and always greeted them with a smile. However, for others, it is undeniable that Kong Jian's status has been significantly improved.

After some greetings, Lu Kuang secretly presented the gift list with a bit of pleasing intention.

"How can you be so embarrassed?"

He just refused, but Kong Jian immediately took the gift list and even glanced at Lu Kuang in front of him.

Perhaps this gift list from Lu Kuang was of great value, Kong Jian raised his eyebrows and seemed quite satisfied.

At this time, Lu Kuang dared to express his intention: "Chief Kong, I am here today, hoping that Director Kong can do the next favor."

Kong Jian was not surprised by this. Since he had taken over Lu Kuang's benefits, he naturally had to help Lu Kuang solve the problem, which is the so-called money-power transaction.

He asked with a smile, "I wonder what troubles are Lu Laojia?"

Lu Kuang replied: "In the north of Kunyang County, near the border with Runan and Xiangcheng counties, there is a group of thieves called "Heihu", who occupied the mountain and became king, and repeatedly plundered our Luye Masonic caravans. After urging Kunyang County to suppress the thieves several times, they failed to do what they wanted. Now the thieves are becoming more and more arrogant. I intend to ask General Wang for help, but I also understand that the mere thieves have insulted General Wang, and I hope that the chief clerk Kong can give me some advice."

"I thought the Black Tiger Thieves in Kunyang had been wiped out?" Kong Jian asked in confusion while stroking his beard.

Although he was in Wancheng, because Luye Masonic caravans often came to Wancheng to do transactions, he knew about the Black Tiger Thieves in Kunyang.

Lu Kuang explained: "I was repelled once, but at the beginning of this year, these thieves made a comeback and returned to Kunyang..."

As he said that, he talked aside the general situation with Kong Jian and begged: "Master Kong, do you think you can think of a solution?"

"This...is not easy to deal with."

Kong Jian stroked his beard and pondered.

It wasn't that he felt that the Wancheng army was unable to encircle a group of bandits, but the key was that he did not dare to mention it to Wang Shangde on behalf of Lu Kuang.

Because as Lu Kuang said, how could Wang Shangde, a general in charge of the 100,000 troops, lead his troops to encircle and suppress a group of bandits?

This is a great humiliation!

Not to mention Wang Shangde, even generals such as Peng Yong were reluctant to lead troops and encircle a group of bandits.

Considering that General Wang's current energy is mainly focused on the goal of "capturing Jingdi", even though Kong Jian has been praised by Wang Shangde many times in the past two years for military city reasons, he did not dare to use this trivial matter to disturb the General Wang.

What's more, Wang Shangde is not currently in Wancheng, but inspects the front-line garrison in Fancheng in Nanjun.

Seeing Kong Jian's face showing a difficult look, Lu Kuang felt anxious and begged: "Chief Kong, Gong Gong, please think of a solution."

Hearing this, Kong Jian pressed his hands and said, "Don't worry, this matter is not a big problem, it depends on whether we can persuade General Wang... General Wang is now in Fancheng, inspecting the front-line garrisons and rewarding the soldiers on the front line. Please wait for a while. When General Wang returns, I will find an opportunity to talk about this for you."

After saying that, he added: "Without General Wang's orders, no one in the army dares to leave without permission. It's useless for you to find anyone."

After hearing this, Lu Kuang was both happy and worried, and couldn't help asking: "When will General Wang return to Wancheng?"

"This is hard to say..."

Kong Jian shook his head and said, "But I bet that before the autumn harvest in October, General Wang will definitely return to Wancheng to personally supervise the harvest status of our Nanyang army's military farm..."

"Nine, October?" Lu Kuang's face showed a hint of embarrassment.

After all, it is only early July. If Wang Shangde has to wait until nine or October to return to Wancheng, it means he has to wait for another two or three months, which is not a short-term period.

"Can you..." he begged tactfully.

Seeing this, Kong Jian chuckled and said, "You don't know General Wang's temper? Who dares to disturb him rashly when he is doing serious business? If you listen to me and temporarily go back to Ye County to appease the hearts of the people in your chamber of commerce. When General Wang returns to Wancheng in September and October, I will try to talk to you about the brilliance... At that time, I will send someone to notify you, and you can also ask to see General Wang in person, and I will arrange it for you."

Kong Jian has already said this, and Lu Kuang doesn't want to force it anymore, so as not to annoy Kong Jian.

"All right."

He nodded helplessly.

On that day, Lu Kuang stayed in Wancheng for a whole night and returned to Ye County the next day.

About three days later, he returned to Ye County and, according to what Kong Jian said, summoned merchants under the name of Luye Freemasonry to appease them.

However, what angered Lu Kuang was that only 40% of the merchants participated in the meeting this time. Excluding about 10% of the merchants were not currently in nearby counties, and nearly 40% of the merchants did not attend, including Huang Fu, the eldest son of the Huang family who was obviously in Ye County.

After sending someone to inquire, Lu Kuang realized that during the period when he was not in Ye County, the merchants in Ye County, led by Huang Shao, the second son of the Huang family, actually formed a joint chamber of commerce with a brotherhood in Kunyang, called the Kunye Mutual Benefit Association.

Plagiarism!

This is a naked plagiarism of the Luye Masonic community!

It's simply outrageous!

...Okay! Since you are unkind, don't blame me for being unrighteous in the future! I will invite the army from Wancheng in the future to encircle and suppress the black tiger thieves, and wait for you to suppress them!

Lu Kuang, who felt betrayed, thought hatefully in his heart.

On the other hand, although Huang Fu, the eldest son of the Huang family, refused to attend the meeting because of a disagreement with Lu Kuang, there were also people with good relationships with him among the merchants attending the meeting, so Huang Fu quickly learned about the content of the meeting.

When Huang Fu was not surprised to find that Lu Kuang had sworn that he could invite the troops from Wancheng to help suppress the thieves.

He immediately went to Kunyang in person, preparing to discuss the matter with his younger brother Huang Shao, who was in Kunyang.

One day later, on the eighth day of the seventh month, Huang Fu hurried to Kunyang and found his younger brother Huang Shao at the newly established Kunye Mutual Club store in the west of the city.

At present, the Kunye Mutual Club store in the west of the city is just an empty shell, and many things have not been implemented yet. However, as the president, Huang Shao naturally has to stay here, and he is also responsible for formulating various rules and regulations of the Chamber of Commerce.

When he was busy, Huang Shao was also puzzled when he suddenly learned that his brother was visiting him. Because when the chamber of commerce was first established a few days ago, his brother had already come from Ye County to congratulate him. After only three or four days, his brother came to Kunyang again. What's the matter?

With such questions, Huang Shao joined his brother Huang Fu to discuss in detail on the second floor.

Huang Fu did not hide it in front of his younger brother and immediately explained his purpose: "Brother, Lu Kuang convened a meeting in Ye County yesterday. I only learned afterwards that he went to Wancheng a few days ago. According to him, he was sure to invite the army from Wancheng to deal with the Black Tiger Thieves..."

Hearing this, Huang Shao's expression also changed slightly.

Although the Black Tiger Thieves have grown up in Kunyang and have reached the point where it is difficult for local county governments to eradicate, it is still the level of a mantis armed chariot to resist the army in Nanyang.

"Is it true? Could it be just a statement that Lu Kuang can stabilize the people's hearts?" Huang Shao asked suspiciously: "As far as I know, Wang Shangde is not in Wancheng now."

"I don't know either." Huang Fu shook his head and said, "You and I know that Lu Kuang can't speak in front of Wang Shangde, and Wang Shangde is not the kind of person who can just talk casually, but what if Lu Kuang does invite Wang Shangde..."

He glanced at his younger brother, and the two brothers showed some concern in their eyes.

Yes, if this matter is true, then something is not good.

After thinking deeply, Huang Shao said in a deep voice: "In this way, brother, you should go back to Ye County first and send someone to pay close attention to the movements of Lu Kuang and Wancheng. I immediately find a way to meet Zhou Hu, the leader of the Black Tiger Thieves, and see what he has to do."

Maybe he didn't expect his younger brother to mention Zhou Hu, and Huang Fu said unexpectedly: "If Lu Kuang really invites the army in Wancheng, what can Zhou Hu do?"

"not necessarily."

Huang Shao shook his head and said, "Brother, underestimate that Zhou Hu too much... Brother, don't forget that Lu Kuang asked General Zhang Jing, one of the five tigers of the Chen Party, to help encircle and suppress the black tiger thieves, but in the end it was not eliminated. Besides, I think that Zhou Hu... is not a simple person."

Huang Fu looked at his younger brother unexpectedly, surprised that his younger brother had such a high evaluation of the leader of the Black Tiger Thief.

On that day, the two brothers discussed for an afternoon, and then Huang Fu returned to Ye County.
Chapter completed!