In Lin Daiyu's eyes, Chen Zhao, half a family member, became more and more mysterious.

He is only eighteen years old, but he has all kinds of unexpected abilities.

His cooking is comparable to that of famous chefs, so much so that he himself has become much healthier by eating his talents.

He can play chess. Daiyu assisted her father, but she couldn't beat Chen Zhao.

He can play the harp and flute, and when he plays he can make hundreds of birds listen.

Not to mention his ability in official affairs, it is said that even the prefect of Yangzhou praised him highly and even gave him the nickname "Zi Shang".

But what frustrated Daiyu the most was Chen Zhao's swordsmanship.

There was a family dinner two days ago. Because everything went well, everyone drank a little wine. Chen Zhao performed a sword dance while tipsy.

That night, in front of the flowers and under the moonlight, Lin Ruhai clapped softly and Jia Min hit the bowl with her chopsticks.

And Chen Zhao danced a sword like it was made of snow, and chanted: "When my husband lives in the world, he will gain fame. If he builds fame, he will comfort his life. If he comforts his life, I will get drunk. I will get drunk and chant like crazy."

After chanting the song, Chen Zhao sheathed his sword and stood up. Flower petals were flying all over the sky, falling on his forehead and shoulders. Under the bright moonlight, he was illuminated like a fairy.

He is truly a prince, and Daiyu is heartbroken.

So much so that Daiyu shouted on the spot: "Mother, I want to learn the sword from Brother Chen Zhao."

As soon as these words came out, the whole courtyard fell silent.

Not to mention Lin Ruhai and Jia Min, even the servants around them saw it. The eldest lady's eyes were filled with stars when she saw Chen Zhao's figure. Now she is shouting that she wants to learn the sword. The meaning is self-evident.

Jia Min sighed inwardly, feeling that the little cotton-padded jacket was going to belong to someone else.

But Daiyu is a rich young lady after all. Even if Chen Zhao is half of the family, how can she really learn swordsmanship from him?

It got a bad reputation.

After hearing this, Chen Zhao put away his sword, looked at Daiyu and smiled softly: "Sister Daiyu, you have so much strength to hold the tea cup, and you can't even lift the sword, so you can't learn anything."

Lin Daiyu's face was startled, and she looked back at Lin Ruhai and Jia Min, who seemed to have heard nothing. She suddenly understood and couldn't help showing a disappointed look.

She is eight or nine years old, so she is still a child in theory, but in this era, the mountain of feudal ethics is too high for ordinary people to pay attention to.

Coupled with the fact that he is a noble man but a lowly martial artist, it is easy to learn and read with a young man, but it is unbelievable to practice martial arts with a young man.

After all, reading and writing is the most important thing in this era.

However, practicing martial arts may lead to physical contact, which can lead to gossip.

Seeing Lin Daiyu's disappointed face getting heavier and heavier, Chen Zhao chuckled. He sat down directly and said to Lin Ruhai: "Uncle, there is nothing to do in the Yamen during this period. I want to review my swordsmanship, so I plan to do it every afternoon.

Practicing swordsmanship in the garden. Do you think someone will learn it after peeking a few times? After all, I always focus on nothing else when I practice swordsmanship."

Lin Ruhai stroked his beard and smiled: "Hey, speaking of the management in the house, it's not that strict. It wouldn't be a strange thing if someone watches you practice swordsmanship."

After listening to Lin Ruhai's words, Lin Daiyu couldn't help but raise her head, with a surprise on her face.

What does her father mean by saying that she can "sneakly learn" swordsmanship?

Jia Min was a little hesitant and couldn't help but said: "Master..."

Lin Ruhai waved her hand and said, "It doesn't matter. There are many women and maids around Yu'er. It's normal to walk in the garden."

When he said this, Jia Min felt relieved.

Lin Daiyu jumped up, picked up a bowl of tea, and handed it to Wang Xiao respectfully.

This is not a apprenticeship ceremony, it is just an expression of gratitude.

Chen Zhao took the tea cup generously, took a sip and handed it back.

After thinking about it, he ordered someone to get the Four Treasures of the Study, and with a few strokes, he wrote down the breathing formulas practiced by the inner disciples of the Emei Sect when they first entered, and gave it to Lin Daiyu, saying: "My swordsmanship is the best swordsman in the world in the Tang Dynasty."

The secret that Aunt Gongsun has not passed on is most suitable for women to practice. Starting with breathing, if you persist, you can develop internal strength, nourish your lungs, and make your body light and healthy without the need for a doctor..."

When she heard that it was the swordsmanship passed down from generation to generation by "the beautiful lady Gongsun Shi in the past", Daiyu's eyes lit up even more and she couldn't help but nod her head.

Instead, Lin Ruhai asked: "Zishang, how did Madam Gongsun's swordsmanship come into your hands? I remember that Brother Chen Nian doesn't know martial arts."

"When I was young, there was a nunnery near my home. The eldest disciple who presided over Fengling Master Tai's lay family name was Fang. My ancestor married Gongsun. This swordsmanship was passed down from his family. Because I am smart and smart,

They loved him so much that they passed this sword technique on to me."

Chen Zhao made random nonsense.

Anyway, the Chen family moved to the capital from Guangnan, and it was many years ago, so it would be difficult to investigate.

From that day on, Chen Zhao practiced swordsmanship in the back garden for half an hour every day, and then walked with his hands behind his hands while slowly explaining the secrets of the entrance formula.

With Lin Daiyu's intelligence and intelligence, she would be able to practice Qi within a month or two, and achieve some success within a year.

With internal strength and the health of her parents, she will be able to grow up healthily. She will not cry until dawn every day, but will only think about Chen Zhao happily.

…

After Lin Ruhai became the deputy salt transport envoy of the Capital Transport Envoy, Chen Zhao's tentacles went deep into the Lianghuai Salt Fields.

He has trained a large number of outstanding talents, not only managed the salt field, but also sent a large number of soldiers to patrol and exercised the strictest control over the smuggling of official salt.

Gangs in the Jianghu who rely on illegal income have also been hit.

The most obvious impact was on Caobang.

As the saying goes, "millions of Caogang workers depend on their food and clothing", there are too many people in Caogang, so most of the private salt sellers are affiliated with Caogang.

So Liu Chang'an, the leader of the Cao Gang, went to Yangzhou in person to visit Chen Zhao and pray for a way out.

Of course, the Cao Gang is not the management unit of millions of Cao workers. It is just a branch of the Million Cao workers, relying on water transportation to drink, drink and eat meat.

Since it is a gang, of course the Caogang is not only an industry of smuggling salt, so when faced with Liu Changan's request, Chen Zhao did not take it seriously:

"Your gang relies on water transportation and is very fat. It is also involved in the grain, silk, cotton, spirits and other businesses. The elders of your gang are even richer than the Yangzhou salt merchants. They also want to cry poverty in front of me, which annoys the salt patrol.

The Yushi Yamen has wiped out your Cao Gang, and the officials at all levels can have a feast, who do you think will be unlucky in the end?"

This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Chen Zhao sneered.

Liu Changan lowered his head and said nothing.

Chen Zhao continued: "I know that your coming here is not simply to privately engage in the salt industry. You are a wealthy man in the world, and many people in the world are watching you. You must know that the Jinling Zhen Family, the Jiangnan Garrison Camp, and the Qing Gang,

The Giant Whale Gang and even the White Lotus Sect are all eyeing your sect."

Hearing what Chen Zhao said, Liu Changan laughed out loud and explained:

"As expected by Mr. Chen, Liu's business has businesses inside and outside the city, and in several counties of Gaoyou. He has to take care of everything. Whenever an official comes from Yangzhou Prefecture, he has to visit him and give him gifts. Even if he comes to

In fact, no one in Yangzhou pays attention, the key is that no one outside knows that Yuelai Inn is my business, even if the White Lotus Sect has eyes and ears everywhere, they can't find me."

Chen Zhao took Liu Changan's tea, took a sip and said:

"Since you came to Yangzhou to see me and asked someone to invite me here, there must be some deal, let's just say it."

Liu Changan looked more cautious, leaned forward, and said slowly:

"The White Lotus Sect's list!"

White Lotus Sect?

Chen Zhao raised his eyebrows and looked at Liu Changan: "The headquarters of the White Lotus Sect is in Yangzhou?"

The White Lotus Sect is a major sect in the world, but it is a sect that takes rebellion as its mission.

Since the previous dynasty, the White Lotus Sect has rebelled many times, and even in this dynasty, there have been several rebellions.

Liu Changan sighed and said: "Originally, due to the loyalty of the world, no matter how much hatred Liu had with the White Lotus Sect, it was just a vendetta, but now it seems that if we don't draw a clear line with them, the White Lotus Sect will probably be doomed.

To be honest with Mr. Chen, since the White Lotus Sect rebelled and was suppressed thirty years ago, after thirty years of hard work and hard work, its power has risen again. Yangzhou is the prosperous place in the world, so they naturally want to come here to accumulate money. As I watch with cold eyes,

There are six thousand core members of the White Lotus Sect gathered near Yangzhou, and this is just on the surface. As for how many there are secretly, I don't know."

"Six thousand people have gathered here. It seems that they are really powerful. If we just wipe them out, the remaining forces will belong to your Cao Gang." Chen Zhao looked at Liu Changan and said.

"Mr. Chen probably understands that our Cao Gang was originally a Jianghu gang. Liu was doing business with peace of mind and did not want to cause trouble. However, the White Lotus Sect kept adding people to our Cao Gang. If I don't take action, the Cao Gang will collapse.

Many people in the gang will not have a good life in the rest of their lives. Therefore, offering this gift can be regarded as a certificate of recognition." Liu Changan said with a smile.

Chen Zhao nodded.
Chapter completed!