Not far from the county government is the crossroads, and there is a Yuebin restaurant in the downtown area where it is located. Because of the good location, the business of the restaurant is very prosperous, and when Yan Kaichen was the county order, all industries in Fuluo County withered, but it did not affect the business of the restaurant. Why? Because the brother of the owner of this restaurant is Su Guoliang, the head of the Yamen room.

The head of the house looks like an inconspicuous little official, but the yamen has to find Su Hutou to report to buy a needle and thread, to put it bluntly, everything related to money has to find Su Fangtou. With such an elder brother taking care of it, it is difficult for the business of the restaurant to be prosperous. Thirty years in Hedong and thirty years in Hexi, when the newly arrived Jiang County order was handed over, it was found that the account book was short of more than 700 taels of silver, Su Guoliang was imprisoned, and the business of Yuebin Restaurant fell in response.

The Su family is at the helm of the old man Su, who is sixty-eight years old this year, and he is well-maintained on weekdays, although his beard is a little gray, his spirit is good, his face is full of red light, and his voice is loud. On weekdays, there are many good things to do to repair bridges and roads, and to give porridge for disaster relief, how do ordinary people know that his family has a tradition of corruption, and they all say that the old man Su is a good person, and those who have been rescued by the Su family think that the Su family is a good family.

Su Guoliang was imprisoned, and Old Man Su immediately gathered his family to find a way to help the boss tide over the difficulties. Old man Su has three sons and two daughters, Su Guoliang is the eldest, the son succeeds his father's business, runs errands in the yamen, and when the old man retires, his qualifications are enough, so he naturally takes over the head of the house. Su Guozhong, the boss of Su, is the second son, and he was assigned to this restaurant and 700 acres of land. The third Su Guoxing was assigned a teahouse, with 500 acres of land, but unfortunately he gambled and lost his family business to only a teahouse.

The eldest son-in-law is a showman, surnamed Lu, who topped the high school list in the year of the weak crown, and was photographed by the old man Su, and posted a rich dowry to recruit this golden beetle son-in-law, but after more than 20 years, this golden turtle is still a showman, sitting on the empty mountain, eating the Su family's dowry is almost over, and from time to time he brings a family to his father-in-law to fight the autumn wind, in the words of the second son-in-law, the golden turtle gradually degenerated into the eighth king of thieves.

Although his family is poor, Lu Xiucai confesses that he is a scholar and has a superior knowledge, so he took the lead in speaking: "The eldest brother was arrested and put in prison, it is nothing more than the idea of being an official to make money, father-in-law, it is better to break the wealth and eliminate the disaster." ”

The second son-in-law, Fang Renyong, is a pharmacist, and he usually suffers from the sourness of this poor sidekick, and when he heard the words, he said: "Brother-in-law is reasonable, then it is important for each of us to raise some money to save the eldest brother, this is a big deal, and no one is allowed to prevaricate and make excuses." ”

Old Man Su glanced at his second son-in-law approvingly, and said, "What Renyong said is that the three sons will pay two hundred taels a year, and the two virtuous sons-in-law will each pay one hundred taels." ”

Lu Xiucai blinked, lowered his head and did not speak. The third child, Su Guoxing, made a bird, and said: "Dad, I agree to save the eldest brother, but I don't have the money, or I will sell the teahouse." ”

There is no way, the old man Su felt sorry for his younger son, and privately took out his own pocket for the eldest son-in-law, and the younger son put on a silver tael and went to the yamen to make up for the deficit in the account. The deficit was made up, but according to the "Da Zheng Law", Su Guoliang committed the crime of theft in the six organs, and according to the law, he was sentenced to 100 rods, 2,000 miles, and served for three years.

Old man Su has been in the yamen all his life, how can he not know that the law can also talk about human feelings, at this time he can't save money, and ask Wang Xiancheng and the people in the yamen to take care of it, and strive to be able to get off lightly and let Su Guoliang go home. However, the meal was also eaten, the gift was also accepted, and the reply was that the county magistrate was in charge.

The newly arrived Jiang County Order is well-known in Fuluo County, punishing corrupt officials and eliminating bullies for the people, and there is a silver-faced fairy behind him to assist, who can pinch and calculate, and no bad guy can escape. Old Man Su knew that it was useless to go directly to Jiang Anyi, so he spent money to entrust Wang Xiancheng, hoping that he could plead for Jiang Xian Ling and see if he could spend some money to make it light. For the sake of fifty taels of silver, Wang Xiancheng promised to probe Jiang Anyi and meet in Yuebin Building tonight.

It was about to get dark, the seat on the second floor lit up the yarn lamp, Su Guozhong stood up from time to time, came to the window facing the street and looked in the direction of the yamen, the pedestrians on the street gradually became scarce, and Wang Xiancheng was not seen.

"Second child, don't be impatient." Old Man Su straightened his long beard and said calmly.

Lu Xiucai carefully picked up a salt bean with two fingers, and said vaguely in his mouth: "Second brother, Lord Wang's black eyes can't see silver, not to mention that there are free drinks and food, and he hasn't come yet, and it is estimated that no one will pay attention to it before he comes to the banquet." ”

After the sky was completely dark, Wang Xiancheng finally appeared in front of the restaurant, surrounded by the Su family, and sat on the throne unceremoniously. After three rounds of drinking, Old Man Su asked, "Lord Wang, I don't know what the result is for the old man to inquire about you?" ”

Wang Xingren didn't ask Jiang Anyi to mention Su Guoliang at all, and what Master Liu said inadvertently reminded him that this Jiang County Order is not the master of silver flowers. He is famous for not being greedy for money, Jiang County Ling is only in his early twenties, and a good future is waiting, looking at what he did in Fuluo County, he obviously wants to take the opportunity to make a name for himself.

Slowly and methodically put down the chopsticks, Wang Xingren said in an official tone: "Old man Su, I don't worry much about your affairs, Xiang Jiang County Ling has a lot of smiling faces, but Mrs. Jiang doesn't give me face at all, and reprimands me for doing a lot of things." Alas, I can't help with Ling Lang's affairs. ”

Old Man Su's face darkened, and he said miserably: "Guoliang is weak, with a hundred rods and two thousand miles, how can he die?" ”

Su Laosan said angrily: "This Jiangxian order is too deceitful, my family has already made up the shortfall, and I still hold on to my eldest brother, do you really want my eldest brother's life before you give up?" ”

Su Guozhong hurriedly pulled his younger brother's clothes and gestured with his eyes, only to see that Old Man Su's face was pale and his figure was shaky.

Wang Xingren ate and drank to his heart's content, wiped his mouth and stood up, and said to Old Man Su who was supported by Fang Renyong: "I'm sorry, the official can't do anything about Ling Lang." ”

"Lord Wang, is there no way at all?" Old Man Su's beard trembled, and he did his best to mourn.

Seeing the indifferent look in Wang Xingren's eyes, Fang Ren supported Old Man Su and said angrily: "Father-in-law, Lord Wang is busy, how can he take care of our family's affairs." ”

Wang Xingren turned around, glanced at the Su family with an angry face, and sneered: "It seems that you think that this official just takes advantage and does not do anything. Okay, this official will say a way to see if you really have the affection and righteousness to save your eldest brother. ”

The sound was inaudible, as slight as the wind in the depths of hell, in the scorching summer of July, everyone in the private room was like a cold ice, and the sound of "Gegegege" knocked teeth came from Lu Xiucai's mouth, and everyone looked at Wang Xiancheng who turned around and left like a ghost, and the old man Su tilted his body and fainted.

Su Zhai, Old Man Su woke up from a coma, heard the cries of his son and son-in-law in his ears, barely opened his eyes, his eyes changed from blurred to gathered, and he saw his family. Seeing that Old Man Su woke up, Dr. Huang took off the silver needle from Old Man Su's head and instructed: "Don't let the old man worry, I will prescribe a prescription for you to take medicine according to the prescription and take care of it for some time." ”

"Doctor Huang, slow down." Old Man Su struggled to get up, and Doctor Huang hurriedly said, "If the old man has any instructions, just say, don't get up, be careful." ”

Leaving only two sons and two sons-in-law by his side, Su Changhe asked: "Doctor Huang, what's wrong with my bones, why do I feel that half of my body can't be strengthened?" ”

Dr. Huang hesitated for a while, and finally said: "Old man, you have suffered a stroke in anger, and half of your body is paralyzed. ”

Su Changhe closed his eyes and waved his mobile left hand weakly, and Su Guozhong led Dr. Huang out to write a prescription and grab medicine. When Su Guozhong sent Dr. Huang back to his father's bed, he saw a brilliant light in Su Changhe's eyes, and said: "This is God's will, God deliberately asked me to change Guoliang's life." Tomorrow, you will carry me to the county office, and you will act according to Wang Xingren's poisonous plan. ”

The two sons and two sons-in-law cried and worshiped on the ground, not knowing whether it was heartache or fear, Su Changhe waved his left hand in annoyance. The room was quiet, Su Changhe stared, trying to see the black shadow on the beams and pillars, just like he couldn't sleep when he was a child, for fear that a snake would come out of the beams.

At midnight, the sun had just peeked out of the mountain, and Fuluo County began a noisy day. Four people came out of Su's house, carrying a deck chair, in front of the two sons of Old Man Su, and behind were two sons-in-law, and on the chair sat Old Man Su. The villagers he knew greeted him warmly: "Old man Su, where are you going early in the morning?" ”

Su Guozhong replied: "My old man is going to the county government to see my eldest brother, and by the way, I plead with Master Jiang and beg him to be lenient with my eldest brother." ”

It is human nature to watch the excitement, and when the reclining chair walked to the county office, there were already more than 200 people behind him who watched the excitement. When the yamen went to work, the gate of the county government was open, and Wang Xiancheng had just eaten breakfast and stood in front of the gate chatting with the officials.

The recliner stopped and rested at the feet of the stone lion. A servant stepped forward to ask about the situation, and Wang Xiancheng came over and asked, "What's the matter?" Why so many people? ”

"Old Man Su wants to ask to see Master Jiang and intercede for Su Guoliang." The official replied.

Looking at Su Changhe and Bing Han's gaze, Wang Xingren turned his head, a little excited and a little scared in his heart, he didn't expect Su Changhe to be able to save his son with death, then okay, this official will cooperate with you to play this scene. Thinking of this, Wang Xingren said with a calm face: "Master Jiang has long said that Su Guoliang is corrupt and perverts the law, and he must not be spared. Don't mess around here, don't go back quickly. ”

Su Guoliang and the others knelt on the ground and mourned: "My lord, I think that my father is almost old, how can I bear the white-haired person to send the black-haired person, the Su family is willing to be punished, and I hope that the adult can send my eldest brother lightly." ”

Seeing the lively people in the recliner Su Chang and the white-haired pale faces haggard, they sighed one after another, and said in a gossiping voice: "Yes, since the Su family has accepted the punishment, they will have to send Su Guoliang lightly, and they will beat him dozens of boards." ”

The official ran into the lobby to deliver the letter, and Jiang Anyi soon appeared in front of the door. Seeing Jiang Anyi, Su Guoliang and the others cried and said, "Lord Jiang, please look at my father's face and take my eldest brother lightly." ”

"Yes, my lord, Mr. Su is a good man, the Su family often does good deeds, and the adults should be light."

"Old Man Su is so pitiful, since he lost money, forget it."

Everyone talked about it, and the Su family's bitter drama was performed well.

Jiang Anyi was depressed, the Su family used the embezzled money to give some small favors and small favors to the people, but he did not eliminate harm for the people. Wang Xingren looked at Jiang Anyi's gloomy face, and was secretly happy in his heart, as expected, Jiang Anyi was young and irritable and couldn't withstand the excitement.

Jiang Anyi's angry voice sounded in his ears: "Good people, good families, embezzle the country's money, and give some small favors can also be called good people, this official should check this good family, and turn over all the accounts of the previous years to see if the Su family is a family that relied on corruption." ”

Su Changhe heard that he was like a thunderbolt, gave up the last trace of luck in his heart, held the armrest of the chair with his left hand, supported his body, and touched it hard towards the sharp corner on the stone lion seat, and his brain collapsed and died.

"Ahh Su Guozhong and others threw themselves on their father's corpse and cried, Wang Xingren caught a trace of panic in Jiang Anyi's eyes, and a good show was about to be staged.