NFBE Chapter 410 The Black-Hearted Ghost Guarding the Gate
Chapter 410 The Black-Hearted Ghost Guarding the Gate
"I came to talk to Dean Liao about something."
Duan He said with a smile, then threw the thing in his hand to Chief Escort Li.
It's some dried meat and dried fruit to satisfy your cravings on the road.
"Okay, then you guys tell me, we're about to enter the city, I'll go to the front to greet them."
After he left, Duan Hewei bent over and talked to Dean Liao about going into the city.
Duan He was the steward of Marquis Duan's mansion in the capital. He and his brother were originally engaged in trade between the mansion and Yumen.
This time, when Mu's family opened the city gate, he was ordered to hurry up and set off with the female student team to Mu's family.
He brought money with him, firstly to buy houses and shops and seize the business market; secondly, to stay in Mu's family to inquire about the whereabouts of his eldest brother.
"Okay, let's just settle this. In troubled times, people are humble. Once I've established a channel, you can send someone over. I promise to make sure things go smoothly for you."
"Then I'll have to trouble Manager Duan. However, this border town is not as good as the capital. As the saying goes, even a powerful dragon cannot defeat a local snake. I'm afraid someone will try to trip it up."
Dean Liao gave a few more reminders, saying that buying land from farmers is neither easy nor difficult, and it depends on what the people in charge say.
"I don't know how difficult it is to deal with a villain, so I made preparations early. The farmers and weapons in my hands are not for show. Since I'm here, I have to make all the necessary plans."
Moreover, as long as the eldest brother is found, no one in Mu City would dare to trouble the Marquis' Mansion.
Duan He was a son born in a marquis's family. He had a blind admiration for the marquis's family and thought that the marquis's family was the most amazing.
Because of this energy, he was chosen by Song Shengfu and sent to guard the gate of the mansion.
I have been living a good life these years.
"I'll leave the land tax and farm tax matters to you. The girls' school is very busy and short-staffed. I'm afraid we'll be in a mess when we get there."
Duan He saw that Dean Liao looked worried and muttered a few words in his heart.
Others may really have a headache, but for this person, dealing with these things is easy.
"Don't worry, Dean Liao. Before I left, I was fortunate enough to be summoned by the old lady. She specifically told me that if the girls' school needs anything from the Marquis' Mansion, I can just let them know. Now that we are here, the Marquis' Mansion and the Xunlu Girls' School are like brothers and sisters. We should help each other."
Old Madam, Dean Liao's eyes moved slightly.
Madam Duan Hou, she had met her several times when she was still with the Empress. She looked cheerful and innocent, but no one could have guessed that she was involved in all the events that shocked the capital.
But she always manages to hide herself completely without showing anything.
"That's natural."
There are businesses of the Duan Hou Mansion around each branch of the Xunlu Girls' School. The two complement each other. If anyone wants to cause trouble, regardless of what Prince Chun does, they have to get past the Marquis Mansion first.
"I will lead my men into the city later. We have a lot of things to do, so I will go ahead."
After saying goodbye, Duan Heda Ma left. He had to clear the "roadblocks" ahead first.
If Xunlu Girls' School is compared to a panacea, then Duan Hou Mansion is its guardian beast.
After Duan He left, Dean Liao leaned on the soft pillow, ready to take a short rest, as he would be busy when he went into the city later.
She was still thinking about what Duan He had just said. She reminded Duan He to be careful of villains. The border area is full of good and bad people. If you are not careful, you will be in trouble.
The relationships here are complicated and it's hard to make a living.
She had come into contact with Duan He several times, and he was definitely not a good person.
Although he is not arrogant or conceited, he still has a sense of arrogance.
It's needless to say where this arrogance comes from. Most servants of meritorious families have this problem.
This problem is not good or bad, it depends on how you use it.
Putting him in the right position can often make him of great use.
Compared with his brother Duan Xing, Duan He is more intelligent and adept at dealing with people.
Cruel, but loyal.
The latter is the most important.
When you get to the border, if you are not ruthless, you will lose your position of speaking at the card table.
"Bang! Who are you to dare to speak to me so loudly?"
Duan He swung the horsewhip, and the opponent's clothes were torn.
After saying this, he rode forward without even looking and took the first place.
The little man beside him threw the silver in his hand to him.
"I gave you some silver, so just accept it. It's just a position, and I don't think you want to go against the Marquis' Mansion."
The man was a small businessman. When he heard this, his face turned pale. He was usually arrogant and domineering, but he didn't expect to hit a wall today.
His position was occupied by an old man who had just taken it, and he just wanted to be the first one to enter the city early.
He was upset because his position had just been snatched away from him, and he didn't even see the glittering seal of the Marquis' Mansion.
This time he didn't even dare to take the silver, but the other party forced it into his hands.
"Please take this money. We in the Marquisate are not the kind to bully others. This money is to buy your seat. Please queue up again. Is that right?"
The small businessman saw that the man in front of him was smiling, but the smile did not reach his eyes. His tough attitude made him a little flustered. Upon hearing this, he accepted the money and said, "Yes, yes, then I will go back in line."
Then he took the money and stepped back somewhat inappropriately.
After finishing this side, Duan He rode his horse slowly to the front.
The previous person was checking in and it would be their turn soon.
At the city gate, in addition to the clerk who was registering, there were also soldiers guarding the gate, and a person in charge.
They all saw what happened just now.
If someone deliberately cuts in line and causes a disturbance, officers and soldiers may step forward to stop them.
However, this gives money to buy a position, one is willing to fight and the other is willing to be beaten.
They just turned a blind eye, but the people from this duanhou mansion were really overbearing and dared to cut in line right in front of them.
A character who is not easy to deal with has arrived in Mu City.
but……
The clerks and soldiers were all paying attention to the person in charge beside them. He was a black-hearted person who was not easy to mess with.
During this period, many people like him came into the city, but they had no choice but to bow their heads before this black-hearted devil.
Just wait and see, there will be some fun to watch.
At this time, the person in charge was sitting there, looking at Duan He with some gloom, silently reciting the words "Marquis' Mansion".
It was indeed the first time he had seen the Marquis' Mansion, but was he afraid?
Haha, he sneered in his heart.
It just so happened that he came to take a look today. After trying many people, he found that the powerful people in the capital had to bow down and behave themselves when they came here.
This person is so bold that he thinks he has great power within the scope of his authority and makes things difficult for others to the greatest extent possible.
There aren't many people like this, but there are quite a few too.