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Over the years, he has relied on private trading...
Although he made quite a bit of money, how did he get the reputation of being a timely help?
It was earned by generously giving away money and helping heroes everywhere!
Now, all the money he has, if added together...
At most, it would be five or six thousand strings of cash.
But where was he supposed to get such a fortune?
Although Song Jiang saw that Zhang Wenyuan was taking the opportunity to extort money and making exorbitant demands,
He harbored murderous intent, but still smiled on the surface.
"It's not much, but I don't have enough money on me. How about this, after my brother and I have some food and drink and rest for a while, we'll go back to the manor and get the money for Wen Yuan, okay?"
Chapter 296 Song Jiang's First Time
Zhang Wenyuan had often received favors from Song Jiang.
Now that he was asking for it, he couldn't press him too hard, so he nudged Yan Poxi in his arms and said, "Go and get them some food and drink, as a way of repaying his kindness to you and your daughter."
Yan Poxi gave Song Jiang a disdainful look.
"What kindness has he shown me? He just spent some money to buy me and humiliate me."
Upon hearing this, Song Jiang's expression changed drastically.
But since they have leverage over us, it's not easy to do anything about it.
His face was naturally dark.
This made it turn even darker purple.
Seeing Song Jiang's terrifying expression, Zhang Wenyuan feared he might renege on his promise regarding "203".
At that time, he wouldn't have any proof, and Song Jiang was well-liked in the government office.
If he were to accuse me of adultery, that would be bad.
He quickly pushed Yan Poxi hard.
“Even if he has done you no favor, he is now our god of wealth. How can we neglect him? Go and get some ready-made food and drink. You don’t need to bother.”
The thought that she could openly and legitimately be with her lover made Yan Poxi feel much lighter.
The woman muttered something, then went into the kitchen and brought out several prepared dishes and drinks.
Seeing Zhang Wenyuan still standing on the stairs, Song Jiang cupped his hands in invitation,
"Wen Yuan, we've been colleagues for a while now, why don't you come down and drink with me one more time? I'm afraid we'll never have the chance to drink together again."
In ordinary times, Song Jiang never refused anyone who asked him for money or goods.
Every time I resolve a problem, it's simply to protect human life.
He regularly distributed coffins and medicine to help the poor.
He was renowned in Shandong and Hebei for his ability to help those in distress and alleviate their suffering, and was known as "Timely Rain."
But they compared him to timely rain from heaven, capable of saving all things.
But how much of this is for fame, and how much is genuine?
But no one could know for sure.
Zhang Wenyuan was also deceived by Song Jiang's usual hypocrisy.
Without a second thought, he went downstairs to the table, cupped his hands, and replied, "Rest assured, sir, once we receive the money, Po Xi and I will leave Yuncheng and go to Bianliang to live. We will not be an eyesore to you in Yuncheng! I, Zhang Wenyuan, can keep my word!"
Song Jiang picked up the wine cup on the table, handed one to Zhang Wenyuan, and then said to Yan Poxi in the distance, "We were husband and wife before, so let's drink this cup and from now on have nothing to do with each other."
Yan Poxi had long wanted to sever ties with Song Jiang, so she was overjoyed to hear this and rushed over, snatching the wine cup to drink.
Song Jiang laughed and said, "It would be best if we drank together."
As he spoke, he picked up a wine glass and gestured to the two of them.
The two men, unsuspecting of any trickery, tilted their heads back to drink.
Seeing that the two had fallen for the trick, Song Jiang gave a wink to his brother Song Qing, who was standing nearby.
He then grabbed a plate from the table and smashed it directly on Zhang Wenyuan's head.
The porcelain plate shattered instantly.
Zhang Wenyuan was completely stunned by this attack.
Before he could react, Song Jiang used a shard of broken plate to slit his throat.
Song Qing, standing to the side, although having received his elder brother's instruction,
They had already grabbed Yan Poxi and covered her mouth.
But he was, after all, from a farming family, and regarding this murder...
I still can't bring myself to do it!
Seeing Zhang Wenyuan die at Song Jiang's hands, Yan Poxi...
But the struggle only intensified.
Song Qing didn't catch her in time, and the woman actually managed to break free!
However, Yan Poxi did not run towards the door.
Instead, they pounced on Song Jiang!
"You damned black bastard, you even have the life of Zhang Lang... uh!"
Before he could finish speaking,
This Yan Poxi followed in Zhang Wenyuan's footsteps.
His throat was also slit by Song Jiang.
After thrashing about on the ground a couple of times,
Then there was no more movement!
Song Jiang killed two people in succession, but his face was pale, and he was filled with lingering fear.
Although he had learned some martial arts in elementary school, it was mostly just the basics.
He served as a civil official in Yuncheng for many years, and although he associated with heroes of the martial arts world, it was mostly for financial gain.
This was, in fact, his first time killing someone.
Seeing his brother kill two people in the blink of an eye, Song Qing, who was standing to the side, was naturally filled with shock and doubt.
"Why did you kill someone, brother? Even if we go to the authorities, are we afraid of them?"
"Brother, do you think I want to kill them?"
Song Jiang said helplessly, "This matter concerning Chao Gai involves high-ranking officials in the court. Although the county magistrate and I were on good terms, this matter concerns his future. How could he care about our friendship? I'm afraid that once he gets the news, he will immediately arrest me and send me to Jizhou to report my achievements!"
"But you don't need to kill anyone, do you? While a fortune is hard to come by, you can raise some by selling some land."
With a bitter face, Song Qing said, "Now that things have come to this, how am I going to explain this to Father?"
"Brother, do you think these greedy people will let us go just because they've taken our money?"
Song Jiang sneered, "Zhang Wenyuan just said he was going to Bianliang. How do you know that once he gets to Dongjing and spends all that money, he won't sell me to Prime Minister Cai?"
Chapter 297 Erlong Mountain
"But things have gotten this far, how are we going to resolve this now?"
Song Qing was completely bewildered and asked the question.
"fine,"
Song Jiang waved his hand: "These two have been having an affair for a long time. I've heard some rumors about it these past few days, but I haven't paid any attention to it."
"They were in the same room today, and that bitch's mother wasn't here, so they must be having a secret rendezvous!"
"Go to the yamen right now and file a complaint, saying that when I was on my way home, I saw this adulterous couple having an affair, and I was so angry that I killed them both!"
"But what about you, brother? And what about Father?" Song Qing asked worriedly.
"The city gates are not closed yet. I will leave the city now and hide with my friends in the martial arts world for a while. I will return when the Emperor grants a general amnesty."
Song Jiang explained, “As for my father, when I became a clerk years ago, in order to avoid implicating my family in the future, I left a document with my father severing our father-son relationship. If any officials come to the door, just hand over the things to them.”
The two brothers discussed the details and then went their separate ways.
Song Qing jogged all the way to the county government office and struck the grievance drum.
At that time, Wenbin sat down in the hall, and after hearing Song Qing's report, he looked around and asked,
"Is Zhang Wenyuan really having an affair with Song Yashi's mistress?"
Standing below the hall were Zhu Tong and Lei Heng.
The two men already had a past relationship with Song Jiang, and since it was true that Zhang Wenyuan and Yan Poxi had committed adultery, they each told the truth.
After hearing this, Shi Wenbin sighed a few times.
He then ordered Zhu Tong and Lei Heng to go and arrest the man.
When they arrived at Song Jiang's house, he had already left with the hundred taels of gold long ago.
Zhu Tong and Lei Heng returned empty-handed.
Shi Wenbin then ordered them to arrest Song Jiang's father and brothers and bring them to justice.
Song Qing quickly revealed that Song Jiang had long since severed ties with his family.
Although Shi Wenbin knew that this document was clearly just a pretext,
If the relationship had truly been severed, why would Song Qing come to the county town to visit his brother?
But considering his past friendship with Song Jiang, and with that document as proof,
Shi Wenbin did not pursue the matter further, but issued arrest warrants to various places to carry out a full-scale manhunt.
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Because of Yan Poxi's affair, Song Jiang wandered the Jianghu (江湖, a term referring to the world of martial arts and outlaw
Wu Yong and Liu Tang, however, were unaware of this matter.
After the two men delivered one hundred taels of gold to Song Jiang's family,
Wu Yong then returned to Erlong Mountain alone.
Liu Tang, on the other hand, went to Jizhou to inquire about news from the government.
A few days later, He Tao returned to Jeju, and things had indeed turned out exactly as Wu Yong had predicted.
When the prefect of Jizhou saw that He Tao had returned empty-handed, he was about to punish him.
After He Tao explained the matter, the prefect was immediately overjoyed.
Bai Sheng was handed over to Qingzhou.
The burden of the birthday tribute has finally been shaken off.
The prefect not only did not blame He Tao, but also praised him.
The night is long and full of dreams.
The prefect immediately ordered He Tao to put Bai Sheng into a prison cart.
They escorted him to Qingzhou.
But unexpectedly, just as he left the city,
Upon receiving the news, Liu Tang immediately returned to Erlong Mountain to report it.
After He Tao and his group left Jizhou and entered Qingzhou territory,
They were then surrounded by Chao Gai and his men, along with the henchmen of Erlong Mountain.
The Jeju prefectural officials were immediately terrified, their faces turning ashen.
He Tao looked at Chao Gai, Gongsun Sheng, Wu Yong, and Liu Tang opposite him.