Chapter 245: Caught
Zhang Wei led a few fast-running officers to surround Wang Houwen and his group. Liu Qiang, who was following closely behind, ran over with a torch in his hand.
"No, you guys are running too fast!"
As the torch lit up, the darkness was instantly torn apart, and the bright light was blinding.
Only then did Wang Houwen see clearly what Zhang Wei and the others were wearing, and he was stunned on the spot.
But scoundrels always have their own scoundrel methods. He pretended to be calm and jumped up and down, "How dare you pretend to be an official? Don't you want to live? Be careful, I will report you to the county magistrate tomorrow, and you will all be killed."
A burly and hot-tempered official kicked Wang Houwen to the ground with one kick, "Damn it, not only did you disturb my sweet dream, but you also dared to talk nonsense. I think you are the one who will die!
Brothers, we've had a great time this time. We had wine to drink during the day, and now we've caught thieves at night. Bring these thieves to the government office, and we'll wait for the reward!"
"Yes, brothers, let's tie these people up. Brother Eryong, you guys should also lend a hand."
The few people brought by Wang Houwen were stunned for a moment. They dared to go up the mountain to light the fire only after listening to what Wang Houwen said.
How did it become like this?
One of them was brave enough to kneel on the ground and said, "Sir, we are all innocent."
Liu Qiang kicked the man and said, "You are here to kill and set fire. We caught you red-handed, and you dare to say that you are innocent. You are really talking nonsense."
The man got up again after being kicked down, and kowtowed repeatedly, "I dare not lie, we were all fooled by Wang Houwen, it was he who told us that there were good things on the mountain and no one was guarding it.
He told us to create some momentum first, burn some unimportant things. Then, we would go to the back storeroom and steal the good stuff, sell it and divide the money.”
"Oh, you're really smart, and you even know how to make a feint to the east and attack in the west! But it's all because of your bad luck that you fell into the hands of your grandfather."
Wang Houwen struggled to his feet. He wiped the blood from his mouth and said fiercely, "If you keep talking nonsense, I'll shut you up. Ah, bah, after all, you're only after the money."
Zhang Wei couldn't stand seeing them fighting each other, so he yawned and said impatiently, "Brothers, let's tie up the guy first. After all, it was this group of people who broke into the house and set the fire first."
Although Wang Houwen and his gang had resentment in their hearts, they still surrendered.
After they were tied up, they were thrown in the front yard of the workshop.
Zhang Wei left two young and strong officers to guard the place, and the rest of the people went back to catch up on their sleep.
When it was daybreak, Zhang Juexia prepared another sumptuous breakfast. The fragrance was so fragrant that the officials were so drunk that they didn't want to go back to the town.
Zhang Juexia took out a dozen purses and handed them to Zhang Wei, "I really feel sorry for what happened yesterday, brothers, otherwise my workshop would have been burned down.
This purse was made by the embroiderer in our workshop. It has a novel design. I'd like to ask Brother Zhang to distribute some to the officials.
Without you, I can’t imagine what the outcome would be.”
Zhang Wei took it and weighed it in his hand. "Big sister, aren't you being too polite?"
Zhang Juexia quickly explained, "You came in a hurry, and with the commotion last night, we didn't have time to help prepare our mountain products for you officials.
This purse comes from our workshop. You can take it back and give it to others. The change in it is like I'm treating you to tea.
"Brother Zhang, I know you mean well, but you all really helped me a lot yesterday, so I have to express my gratitude anyway."
Zhang Wei didn't refuse anymore. "Well, don't be so polite next time. These guys are just drunkards. If I want to drink in the future, I'm afraid I'll have to think of you."
"Brother Zhang, please don't be polite. Come whenever you want."
Zhang Wei distributed the purses prepared by Zhang Juexia to each official, and everyone thanked Zhang Juexia politely.
"This purse is a hot commodity at Shengxia Embroidery Shop. Most people have to queue up to buy it. I'll give it to my wife when I get home. She'll definitely be very happy."
Zhang Juexia took the opportunity to say, "I also opened this Shengxia Embroidery Shop. If you brothers want anything, you can tell me and I will reserve it for you."
"That would be great."
Zhang Wei looked up at the sky and said, "Brothers, let's get on the road quickly. If the boss knew we had such a good harvest this time, he would definitely take us to the county government office to claim the reward!"
"Then let's go!"
Wang Houwen and his gang had their hands tied and were dragged behind the horses and taken away by the officers.
Zhang Juexia looked at the crowd that was about to leave and breathed a sigh of relief.
Later she learned that when Zhang Wei and other officers were dragging Wang Houwen and his gang past the village at the foot of the mountain.
The villagers gave them a thumbs-up and shouted, "Great Justice, you are ridding the people of this evil."
In short, these officials stole the limelight.
This is all later.
After the officers left, Qin Eryong looked at Zhang Juexia with only admiration in his eyes.
Qin Eryong gave Zhang Juexia a thumbs-up and said, "Sister-in-law, you are absolutely amazing."
"I have no choice. I can only say that my bet was right. If Wang Houwen was the kind of person who could keep his composure, I would be helpless."
"Sister-in-law, how did you guess that Wang Houwen would come to take revenge immediately?"
"I'm betting on his character. Think about it, this kind of person is used to being domineering in the countryside and has never suffered any loss.
He got upset with us unexpectedly, and if he doesn't get it back immediately, he won't be able to get over it."
"That's great. We've dealt with Wang Houwen and his gang with such a grand show. From now on, I'm afraid no one in the surrounding area will dare to target this workshop again."
"That's what I meant."
Zhang Juexia glanced at Qin Eryong and said, "You performed well this time. I promised to raise your salary, and I will keep my promise. Starting from this month, your salary will be doubled."
Qin Eryong calculated that since he started working in the workshop, he could earn almost one tael of silver a month. If it was doubled, it would be two taels of silver. So in a year, wouldn't it be more than twenty taels of silver?
He pinched his thigh and gasped in pain before coming to his senses. "Thank you, sister-in-law."
"Let's make a deal first. The more wages you earn, the heavier the burden will be and the more work you will have to do.
And most importantly, don't show off and be nice to Yulan, understand?"
"Sister-in-law, I understand the truth. Brother Bei Xiu also told me to do my best before he left for the county town.
Also, Yulan is my dream wife, how could I let her down?"
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