Chapter 358 Empty Gloves White Wolf?
"My husband, I'll go with you." Seeing that Tan Zong had made up his mind, Qiao Yu handed the letter to Xiaolian and burned it, she said in a sweet voice. If she was there, even if Xu Zong was playing tricks, Tan Zong would have more helpers and more safety.
"You are still recuperating now, so it's not advisable to show up." Tan Zong shook his head and looked at Qiao Yu with a smile, "Xu Zong is a smart person and will not do stupid things." [..com]
Looking at Tan Zong who was confident in his heart, Qiao Yu couldn't help but feel a strange feeling in her heart. In her ten-year career as a killer, she had never met a man as calm and wise as Tan Zong. It seemed that everything was in his control, giving her a sense of security that she had never had before.
Sanhetan is located in a valley upstream of Hedong Town and Hexi Town. It is a remote and quiet beach area with elegant environment and few people are visiting it.
The next morning, Tan Zong took Chen San to Hedong Town and quietly headed to Sanhe Beach.
Under a shade of shade by the river, Xu Zong was fishing there wearing a hat. Next to him was the strong black man, and there was no one else except this.
"Young Master Chen, come and try your luck." Xu Zong was standing beside him with a set of fishing tackle and a hat. After seeing Tan Zong come, he said with a smile.
Tan Zong smiled and nodded, put on his hat and sat down next to Xu Zong, shook the fishing rod, and threw the fish hook without bait into the water.
"Young Master Chen, if you don't add 'bait', how can the fish take the bait?" Xu Zong noticed this scene and asked with a smile, deliberately increasing the pronunciation on "bait", as if it means something.
"Mr. Xu Si should have heard of it, 'Jiang Taigong fishing, I hope to take the bait'. I am willing to imitate the ancients and see if there will be any unexpected joy." Tan Zong smiled slightly, answered quietly, and responded to Xu Zong with a speech.
Xu Zong heard what Tan Zong meant, waved his hand at the black and strong man beside him. The black and strong man immediately left and walked into the woods beside him.
Seeing this, Tan Zong nodded slightly to Chen San. Chen San also entered the woods, and only him and Xu Zong were left at the scene.
"I'm asking my son to come here next time because I want him to help you with the next little favor." After Chen San and Hei's strong man left, Xu Zong turned his head and looked at Tan Zong and said in a deep voice.
"I am very strange. How could Mr. Xu think of me?" Tan Zong looked at Xu Zong and said with a smile.
"Because Xia and Mr. Chen have a common enemy." Xu Zong smiled and looked at Tan Zong, "The enemy's enemy is a friend, so I found Mr. Chen."
"Common enemy? I can't understand what Mr. Xu means." Tan Zong curled his lips and asked in discomfort.
"I guess Mr. Chen already knows that my elder brother Xu Wen has returned from Hangzhou. He is Xu Wu's biological brother. He is sinister and vicious, cruel and ruthless. He has a very good relationship with Xu Wu. He will definitely avenge Xu Wu and cause trouble for Mr. Chen and Mr. Zhao Er." Xu Zong pondered for a moment and said, "It will be a big trouble for Mr. Chen."
"Don't the fourth young master want to avenge Xu Wu?" Tan Zong smiled slightly and stared at Xu Zong with bright eyes.
"Although I am also a member of the Xu family, I am a conscience and Xu Wu deserves this time." Xu Zong smiled bitterly and sighed, "He bullied men and women in the county town and acted recklessly. I have long been disgusted with his actions. However, since he is the legitimate son and Xu Wen's support, I can only watch him do whatever he wants and feels powerless."
"I am very curious. You are so kind-hearted that you are actually considering me. No matter how much Xu Wen is, he is your elder brother." Tan Zong felt that Xu Zong was telling the truth. He had long seen that Xu Zong is not an ordinary person, with deep scheming and adventurous spirit, and would be of great use in the future.
"To be honest, I have been forced into a dead end by Xu Wen, and I have to find a way to protect myself." Xu Zong smiled bitterly, with a look of helplessness, "Besides, if Xu Wen takes over the Xu family, the Xu family and the Zhao family will never have peace, and it is also for the future of the Xu family."
After Xu Wen returned, he blamed Xu Zong for the death of Xu Wu and the conflict with the Zhao family at Xu Ji Silk and Satin Village, slandering that he secretly instigated Qiao Yu and Zhao Rong whom Xu Wu kidnapped, and deliberately provoked a conflict with the Zhao family at Xu Ji Silk and Satin Village, allowing archers to attack Zhao Yan in public, which caused a furious incident between both sides, and eventually caused the Xu family to suffer a great loss.
What surprised Xu Zong was especially that Xu Wen actually found a maid from Xu Ji Silk Village to testify. The maid kept proving that Xu Wu had come to Xu Zong before kidnapping Qiao Yu and Zhao Rong, and it was Xu Zong who instigated him to kidnap Qiao Yu and Zhao Rong.
Facing the aggressive Xu Wen, Xu Zong was hard to tell:
Xu Wu did come to him at that time and wanted him to make an idea to deal with Tan Zong, but Xu Zong felt that this matter was too urgent and should make a long-term plan and advise him to be patient for the time being.
Moreover, today, Xu Zong did not find out who was the first arrow to shoot at Zhao Yan that night. The conflict between the Xu family and the Zhao family at Xuji Satin Village was entirely caused by that arrow. He now suspected that Xu Wen's man was among the archers, and deliberately shot the arrow and caused a conflict between the two sides, and then framed him.
Using the excuse that Xu Zong made the above two major mistakes, Xu Wen asked Xu Zi to drive Xu Zong out of the Xu family as a punishment.
After all, Xu Wen is the future patriarch of the Xu family. Although everyone in the Xu family felt that the punishment was too severe, no one dared to raise objections. Many people agreed with Xu Wen's statement, which caused Xu Zong to fall into an unprecedented dilemma in the Xu family and was forced to the edge of the cliff.
Although Xu Wen encouraged the Xu family to drive Xu Zong out, Xu Zili was hesitant and couldn't make up his mind for a moment: on one side, the future head of the Xu family, and on the other side, the son he admires the most, how do you ask him to make a choice?
Xu Zong knew that the conflict between him and Xu Wen had intensified and reached an irreconcilable point. Although Xu Zili did not make up his mind now, for the sake of the Xu family's unity, he would definitely drive him out of the house according to Xu Wen's request in order to calm down the situation.
Once Xu Zili was kicked out of the Xu family, then Xu Zong had no relationship with the Xu family and could only watch Xu Wen do whatever he wanted in the Xu family.
Since Xu Zong came into contact with the affairs of the Xu family, he has been cautious and not leaving any handle for Xu Wen. This time, Xu Wen seized Xu Wu's death and Xu Ji Silk Village to make a big fuss, which left him with no room for resistance, and he could only use external forces to overcome this disaster.
Looking at the entire Kunshan County, Xu Zongsi thought about it and felt that the only one who had the ability to help him and could help him was the only one who had the new arrival of Mr. Shen.
After several contacts with Tan Zong, Xu Zong discovered that Tan Zong was a very wise person and should not act irritably.
Although Xu Wu kidnapped Qiao Yu, in a sense, Xu Zong and Tan Zong had no grudges, and Xu Wen was his and Tan Zong's common enemy.
Therefore, after great consideration, Xu Zong, who was desperate, decided to give it a try and ask Tan Zong for help.
"After listening, it seems that it is not good for me and the Zhao family at all." From Xu Zong's sad tone, Tan Zong realized that the situation in front of Xu Zong was quite bad. He turned his gaze to the fish float floating on the water and said casually.
"If Mr. Chen is helping this, then I am willing to use 3,000 taels of silver to repay, and to restrain the people in the family to live in harmony with the Zhao family." Xu Zong knew that Tan Zong was making a condition, so he said in a deep voice.
"Three thousand taels?" Tan Zong turned his head and looked at Xu Zong, smiling slightly, "When will Mr. Xu give these three thousand taels?"
"As long as you master the Xu family, you will definitely offer these 3,000 taels." Xu Zong couldn't help but look awkward. He didn't have so much money now, and all he could give Tan Zong was a promise.
"You are really planning, are you going to make a fuss?" Tan Zong's mouth suddenly showed a hint of mockery, but he was secretly happy. He knew that Xu Zong must have been forced to do something urgent, otherwise he would never have made such a bad decision. In this way, he could speak up.
"If Mr. Chen is worried, I can write a document for Mr. Chen and sign it." Xu Zong's expression became more and more awkward, and then proposed a solution.
"This is a feasible solution." Tan Zong pondered for a moment, nodded, and smiled at Xu Zong, "I can help you, but before you pay off the money, you have to do things for me."
"As long as Mr. Chen does not harm the interests of the Xu family, then I am willing to work hard for the young master." Xu Zong's eyes showed a look of surprise. He did not expect Tan Zong to propose such a condition. After pondering for a while, he agreed with a serious expression.
There is no free lunch in the world. Xu Zong knew very well that if he wanted to get Tan Zong's help, he had to pay the corresponding price. Although Tan Zong's conditions were a bit harsh, compared with the future of the Xu family, what's the harm in being Tan Zong's subordinate for a few days?
He believed that as long as he had mastered the Xu family's business, he would definitely be able to collect 3,000 taels of silver for Tan Zong in the shortest time.
"Do you want me to kill Xu Wen?" Tan Zong saw that Xu Zong agreed to his request, and felt that this person was not an indecisive person, so he asked in a deep voice.
"No, no matter what, he is also my eldest brother." To Tan Zong's surprise, Xu Zong shook his head and looked at him with bright eyes. "I know he has a mistress in the county town, and he goes to a tryst every now and then. The mistress man was afraid of his tyranny and kept swallowing his anger, and had quite complaints in private."
"You want me to destroy Xu Wen and blame that mistress!" Tan Zong smiled and looked at Xu Zong. In this case, Xu Wen became disabled, but his reputation was also ruined. Naturally, it was impossible for him to serve as the head of the Xu family again.
The third brother of the Xu family is Xu Zu, the elder brother of Xu Zongyi's mother. Xu Zu is gentle in character and never interferes in family affairs. Therefore, when Xu Wen loses the qualifications of the head of the family, whether in terms of seniority or personal ability, Xu Zong will be the only candidate for Xu Zili's future head of the family.
Xu Zong once thought about framed Xu Wen by himself, but Xu Wen was very suspicious. Every time he went out, he always had to bring a few bodyguards around him. He really couldn't complete this plan without disturbing those bodyguards.
In Xu Zong's view, Chen San and Shen Si are very skilled and are very likely to frame Xu Wen quietly.
"Young Master only needs to sack one of his legs." Xu Zong nodded and said expressionlessly.
"Since that's the case, then please ask the fourth young master to start writing." Tan Zong pondered for a moment and made a gesture to Xu Zong.
Tan Zong likes to deal with smart people. Compared with Xu Wen, who has a grudge against his brother, he prefers the Zhao family to face Xu Zong, who has a handle in his hands in the future. In this way, a relatively peaceful situation between the Xu family and the Zhao family will be maintained, which is considered as worthy of the Zhao family.
Xu Zong then clapped his hands at Shulin Li, and the black strong man immediately walked out with a basket of backs. Chen San followed him quietly, monitoring the black strong man's every move.
There was a pen, ink, paper and inkstone in the back basket. It seemed that Xu Zong had been prepared for a long time. He quickly wrote down the matter of asking Tan Zong to help him destroy Xu Wen on paper, and said that he would pay the 3,000 taels of silver that he promised to Tan Zong after taking over the Xu family's business. Before that, as long as the interests of the Xu family were not harmed, he would be willing to work hard for Tan Zong.
After writing, Xu Zong signed and handed it to Tan Zong.
Tan Zong glanced at the things on the paper and secretly admired Xu Zong. On the surface, what was written on the paper seemed to be unfavorable to Xu Zong, but in fact Xu Zong took a big advantage.
First of all, Xu Zong clearly wrote about the framing of Xu Wen, which shows that Tan Zong and him were accomplices, and the two were on the same boat, which made Tan Zong unable to easily take it out and threaten Xu Zong, otherwise it would inevitably intensify the conflict between the Song family and the Zhao family.
Secondly, with this contract, Tan Zong can give him a guarantee, and Tan Zong can arrange the matter to deal with Xu Wen with all his heart.
Finally, for Xu Zong, if he cannot successfully frame Xu Wen, he will lose everything and the contract will lose its meaning. He is indeed making a fortune and using Tan Zong's power to achieve his goals.
However, Tan Zong did not argue with Xu Zong. Xu Zong's move was undoubtedly afraid that he would take the opportunity to extort him. But if Xu Zong really took over the Xu family, then this contract would be the best restraint for him.
"Fourth Young Master, there will be a date later!" After putting away the contract, Tan Zong pulled up the fishing hook, smiled and put the fishing rod on the ground, bowed to Xu Zongyi, and left with Chen San.
"There will be a date later!" Xu Zong also bowed to Tan Zong, frowned slightly, and stared at him leaving.
"Fourth Master, will this kid be cheating? Go to the master to complain?" The strong man came up and said worriedly.
"No, this will not do him at all." Xu Zong pondered for a moment, shook his head, and sighed, "Leave it to fate."
One night two days later, in the morning, a man with bloody lower body was hurriedly carried out from a house with several big men. The man kept wailing, looking very painful.
The man's howling alarmed the residents along the way. Everyone ran to the house to carry out the man's house and saw that he was stunned. A very charming woman was curled up in the corner of the bed, looking horrified.
A man in alcohol was poured into a pool of blood in front of the bed, holding a pair of scissors in his hand. He was stabbed several times, and blood kept pouring out, as if it was already in danger.
Soon, people knew the identity of the man who was carried out - Xu Wen, the eldest son of the Xu family. Xu Wen's lower body was cut off by the dead man with scissors, and he was also cut to death by Xu Wen's bodyguard.
The dead man was the husband of the charming woman. It is said that he could not stand Xu Wen and his wife's intercourse. He drank a lot of wine at night and cut Xu Wen's lower body with the alcohol.
Chapter completed!