C58 (1/2)
After listening to Housekeeper Zhang Fu's reply, Zhang Ju's heart instantly cooled down. He never thought that Lord Commander of the Youzhou Army would be so greedy, and actually want all of his family property. Although they wanted him to bid, how much could he ask for?
”Master, I think it's better that you agree, that Yuyang Taihang Li Le wants to exterminate the entire Zhang Family, but this Lord Commander Yang Lin only wants money, the protection of the master is more important, he has Qing Shan, he is not afraid of being devoid of firewood.”
The Housekeeper Zhang Fu quickly advised, but how could Zhang Ju not know, that once the Youzhou Army launched an attack, the entire Zhang family would be executed, even if he wanted to find a place to argue, he would not have the chance. Yang Lin only wanted money, as long as he left this place, it wouldn't be too late to settle the score with them again.
”Then let's make it a hundred thousand. He wouldn't give more even if he wanted to.”
”Okay, I'll do it right away.”
When Housekeeper Zhang Fu arrived in front of Yang Lin again, he was already prepared to attack and was preparing to charge forward. Zhang Cai immediately ran forward and knelt in front of Yang Lin, and begged with all his might. Yang Lin waved his hands impatiently and said angrily.
”If you don't want to sell it, then forget it. I don't have time to waste here with you guys. ”
”Lord Commander, my old master has already agreed. As long as it's one hundred thousand gold, all the assets will belong to you.”
”Ten thousand?” Hehe, that's not expensive. I'll buy it. Yang Cai, go back and tell your master that Zhang Ju has colluded with the Yellowtowel rebel and that they should be annihilated. Even if he had a total of seven family members and only had ten thousand, he could buy five lives and leave two people to Lord Taishang to report. Give him an incense stick of time and five people will be able to survive. ”
”Ah …” Only five people? ”
”Yes, only five.”
Zhang Cai looked at Yang Lin, and then knelt on the ground again, and started to cry for his master. But now that Yang Lin's idea was set, he did not have the slightest good impression of this Zhang Ju who had pledged allegiance to the Urushion, allowing him to live was already the greatest concession, he coldly snorted.
”You'd better hurry up. You only have the time for an incense stick to burn.”
Zhang Cai had no choice but to crawl up from the ground, and quickly ran towards Zhang Mansion. Behind him, the sounds of the cavalry of Youzhou's hooves could be heard incessantly. The cavalry's assault was imminent, and he could even hear the snort of the war horse.
When Zhang Ju, who was anxiously waiting, heard that only five people would be allowed to leave, moreover it was his one million, he was so angry that his nose was crooked. Not only was this Yang Lin not paying, he was only allowing five people to go out. This was even worse than Li Le.
”If laozi doesn't want to do it, let them kill laozi. It's like eating people without even spitting out their bones. ”
”Master, you should hurry up and leave. There's only a single incense stick of time left.”
Seeing that Zhang Ju was furious, he immediately stepped forward to urge him on. In another incense stick of time, the Youzhou Army will be attacking. At that time, you won't be able to leave even if you want to. The sabers of those cavalrymen don't recognize humans. In this kind of time of war, even if I killed you, it would be useless.
Just then, Zhang Ju's family who were waiting for news ran into the hall one after another. They were Zhang Ju's wife and eldest daughter, his second concubine and eldest son, his third concubine and youngest son. In an instant, the hall was filled with chatter and chatter.
”What are you arguing about!” Only five people will be allowed to leave. Which one of you will stay behind? ”
Zhang Ju roared in annoyance, and everyone immediately quieted down. The few women looked at each other in dismay. There was nothing that shocked them more than this news. However, they quickly recovered from the shock and began to calculate whether they would be among these five people.
”Master, no matter what, you have to bring our son out. They are the roots of the Zhang family.”
Second Aunt immediately said, she held onto Zhang Ju's fate. Zhang Ju really liked her two sons. If he were to run away, he would definitely bring away his two sons. If that was the case, she would probably take advantage of his son's glory and follow him out.
”Right, right, old master. We have to protect our son no matter what.”
Third Aunt immediately agreed. Although she and Second Aunt had never been on good terms with each other, they had become comrades in the same trenches. If he lost his life, he wouldn't be able to argue even if he wanted to.
”Just taking our son away means our daughter is no longer a member of the Zhang Family?”
The madame could not take it any longer and snapped. Normally, they would not have dared to talk back, but today the situation was different. Second Aunt and Third Aunt jumped up almost simultaneously and pointed at Madam.
The only thing that remained behind was to die for Zhang Ju. In this moment of life and death, no one would give their hope of living to someone else. Although the two sons were only around ten years old, they knew that it was a crucial time. They ran over, grabbed Zhang Ju's hands and started crying.
Zhang Ju was in a difficult position. He was definitely going to bring his two sons out. But if they lost the mothers of their two sons, they would definitely grow up resentful, and even hate themselves.
For the sake of his two sons, he was going to take them out as well. He had to give up his wife. Logically speaking, he was going to take his wife out no matter what. His official wife was also born in a rich and powerful family, moreover his prestige in the Zhang Family was extremely high, but because of his high prestige, Zhang Ju had the thought of abandoning her.
Zhang Ying glared at Zhang Ju with eyes filled with both tears and rage. She knew from Zhang Ju's hesitation that her father had decided to abandon the two of them. But she was still waiting. She still wanted to see her father's affection, so she waited.
”Old master, the time is right. We can't hesitate any longer.”
Zhang Ju stood up, but he did not know what to do. His eyes swept across everyone's faces, his mood abnormally heavy. He knew that when he said he wanted to keep someone, it meant that he wanted someone to die. However, everyone present was his family. He truly didn't have a choice.
But if no one died for him, he would die for himself, and he did not want to die. He still had a lot to do, to take revenge, take back his family property, and revive the Zhang Mansion. Therefore, he must not die. He gritted his teeth and spoke harshly.
”Madam and Miss, you may stay.”
Zhang Ying only felt a wave of dizziness. His body swayed a few times, but she still stopped moving. Her vision was blank. He could only feel a few shadows moving around. She took a deep breath before he regained his senses. When she looked at Zhang Ju again, there was only determination in her eyes, and his resolute face was as cold as ice.
”F * ck off, hurry up and f * ck off with these little demonesses.”
Madam He Jing shouted angrily as he grabbed onto a corner of the table to prevent himself from falling down. Though she cried out, she knew that she would not be able to hold on. However, she had to insist, even if she had to fall, she couldn't do it in front of them.
”Let's go.”