Zhang Deshui thought of the consequences of losing a close friend. He no longer had a smart and caring person to guide him. If he was not careful, his fate and future would take a turn.
Therefore, he could only grit his teeth in his heart. He must not anger his close friend. Only listening to his arrangements was the wise choice.
Therefore, Zhang Deshui quickly put on a smile on his face again. He looked at his close friend and whispered,"You can talk quietly and I'll listen."
His close friend narrowed his eyes and continued to whisper into his ear. The underworld was very powerful now. He heard that some local gang leaders could even contact the high-ranking officials in the capital, scaring the official officers into being afraid of the underworld.
His close friend took a breath and continued without allowing Zhang Deshui to interrupt curiously. Moreover, these gangsters liked to target the rich and make trouble. They were bent on taking out all the money in the pockets of the rich so that they could provide a luxurious life for people like them who had no conscience.
When his best friend said this, he pretended to be mysterious. He paused for a moment, raised his eyes, and looked around. His gaze swept to the window, and he couldn't help but stretch his neck. He really wanted to check if there was anyone outside the window.
Zhang Deshui seemed to be infected by him. He quickly followed his best friend to look around. His eyes stopped on the window. Without waiting for his best friend to speak, he ran to the window and looked out. He couldn't help but be shocked. He seemed to see a figure disappearing around the corner of the aisle in front.
He quickly called out to his close friend,"Come over and take a look!" There seemed to be someone eavesdropping outside the window just now. He was scared away by the sound of my footsteps. How hateful!
After saying this, he looked up at his best friend's face and asked,"Tell me!" Was it a servant at home or a bandit who had barged in from outside?
His best friend walked to the window and looked out, but he did not see anything. He knew that the person who had come to eavesdrop had a high foundation in martial arts and escaped faster than the average person.
He retracted his head and stared at Zhang Deshui's face. He said," I'm not sure if he's your servant for the time being, but you have to be vigilant to prevent the gangs from working together and taking away your family property."
Zhang Deshui heard that his close friend was getting more and more suspicious. In addition, he seemed to have seen a figure just now. He suddenly felt afraid and worried that there was really a gang spy in the house.
Therefore, he asked his close friend,"Can I find that family member and spend money to get them to run away?" If I really can't find this spy, I might as well change my family. Other than those who are related to me, I don't want any of my previous family members who are dishonest! What do you think?
His best friend glanced at him and gestured with his hand to stop him from speaking again. Then, he advised him not to act rashly, lest he alert the enemy and alert the head of the thief behind the spy. If he really dared to cause trouble for his family.
Zhang Deshui was not convinced. He did not believe that there would be anyone in Fenghua City who dared to teach him a lesson. He had people in the officialdom and money among the people. In addition, he was a member of the Heaven and Earth Society in Fenghua. Even if someone used the underworld, how could he not give the Heaven and Earth Society some face?
His best friend continued to smile and comfort Zhang Deshui. You're right! To be honest, within Fenghua, no force would dare to harm you. However, if you were targeted in Fenghua City, there would be plenty of masters who could deal with you.
His close friend did not wait for Zhang Deshui to interrupt. He sighed and continued. Besides, people who used such methods to deal with incidents generally would not take the initiative to reveal their identities. Even if you could find a spy at home, you would not know the true power behind the scenes.
Zhang Deshui seemed to have realized something and quickly interjected. It was a bit like the behavior of the Ming Dynasty Jinyiwei.
His close friend quickly nodded in response. Perhaps it was because the smart people among the people were spreading rumors that the Manchu Tartars in the court might re-establish the Jinyiwei organization.
Zhang Deshui hurriedly asked. But did he not hear from the officials that the imperial court had such an organization? If the Jinyiwei system was re-established, Fenghua City would at least have a branch of the Jinyiwei.
His close friend looked at Zhang Deshui and secretly laughed at his childishness. However, he did not dare to show any contempt on his face. He continued to enlighten his friend with a smile. Although he could not find the yamen that was involved in the incident, it did not mean that there was no yamen in Fenghua City that managed the incident. Perhaps there were other research or supervision signs that were beneficial to cover up the evil methods used during the incident.
Zhang Deshui couldn't help but scratch his head a few times to cover up his ignorance in this area. At the same time, to cheer himself up, he coughed and calmed himself down a little. He looked out the window and said," I'll take some time to ask around in Fenghua to see if there's an organization that fights incidents like you mentioned."
His close friend quickly said no. You must not care about this kind of thing anymore. I'm afraid that if you don't do it well, your family will be destroyed.
After saying this, his close friend lowered his voice and warned him. Since they were only spying on you and had not decided to attack you, you should just pretend that you did not know. You should be aware and vigilant. Business should be carried on as usual, and life should be carried on as usual. However, there is one thing that you must not casually talk about politics in front of outsiders, especially when you show your dissatisfaction with the Manchu Tartars in your words.
Zhang Deshui wanted to ask more, but his close friend waved his hand to stop him and continued to talk to him. I suspect that behind the surveillance of your family, there are Beijing Manchu forces involved. It might be the thugs of Prince Gong's residence. More than half of the Qing Dynasty is controlled by Prince Gong. Therefore, you can only pretend to be confused and not find trouble with that kind of family.
Zhang Deshui asked," Then what am I in the residence?" Even the servants at home?
His close friend sighed and said helplessly that there was no other way. The Manchurian Tartars held power but did not know how to use it. They were worried that the people below would rebel and had no choice but to use such despicable methods to monitor society.
Then, his close friend looked at Zhang Deshui and said faintly,"People like us can only survive in the cracks."
Worried that Zhang Deshui would be completely disappointed and cause him to have a mental breakdown, his close friend quickly cheered him on. Don't be too disappointed. Even if the servants are used by them, they won't be able to climb ahead of you in a short period of time. They are still your servants. They are just doing this for their own survival. If you treat them better materially, perhaps you can reduce their hostility towards you. After all, you are a rich person.
His close friend paused for a moment, swallowed his saliva, and said," As the saying goes, it's better to be in charge than to be in charge. Once they are touched by humanity, they will not report your wrongdoings to the higher-ups. They will even try their best to absolve you of responsibility. After all, those high and mighty Manchu Tartars are not popular in the eyes of the Han people. Everyone obeys their tyranny just to make a living."
Zhang Deshui's eyes were a little dazed as he looked at his close friend. For the first time, he felt insignificant. In the originally simple human society, there were such complicated and cruel man-made secrets. He did not even know how to face others in the future. He was not as silly as before when he did not know the inside story. Although he might be played, at least he would not leave a shadow in his heart after knowing.
His best friend saw his helpless expression and knew that he was still unconvinced. He quickly reminded him to forget it! Don't take it seriously. Just pretend that nothing happened and continue living like before.
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