Zhao Wenjie never expected that Zhu Wan was serious about it.
In the court, all the witnesses were present.
No matter how Zhao Wenjie tried to argue, it was of no avail.
Zhu Wan sentenced Zhao Wenjie to forty lashes of the cane and ordered him to compensate He's Restaurant for the losses and the medical expenses of the injured waiters and customers.
It’s okay to just pay money, the key is that the beating was real.
Zhao Wenjie had lived a life of luxury all day long and had never suffered such physical pain. He was beaten to a pulp and screamed in pain, feeling completely humiliated.
After being beaten with forty boards, Zhao Wenjie could no longer stand up.
In the end, he was carried away by a servant carrying a door panel.
After returning home, Zhao Wenjie invited a good doctor to see his injury, and the process of applying medicine was another torture.
When the medicine was applied to his wound, Zhao Wenjie almost fell off the bed due to the pain.
The doctor advised him to rest carefully and not to get out of bed for a month.
Zhao Wenjie responded and ordered his men to reward the doctor with fifty taels of silver and send him away.
After the doctor left, Zhao Wenjie felt extremely angry.
His face, his elder brother's face, and the Zhao family's face were completely lost today.
How could he possibly swallow this anger?
After experiencing the initial anger, Zhao Wenjie gradually calmed down.
There is something unusual about this matter.
First of all, the He family has no background, and Zhao Wenjie is very clear about this.
Otherwise, he wouldn't be so arrogant as to order people to smash the store.
How could He Changli dare to report to the authorities under such circumstances? Or to the Governor's Office?
What’s even more bizarre is that Governor Zhu actually accepted the call.
There must be something he doesn't know about.
Investigate, this matter must be investigated!
He couldn't get this beating in vain!
The Zhao family is still very powerful. After Zhao Wenjie gave the order, the servants in the mansion dispersed to inquire about the news.
Zhao Wenjie could only lie on the bed and curse.
"Don't let me find out who's behind this, or I'll skin you alive!"
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"Master Xu is truly a brilliant and resourceful young Zhuge Liang! I admire you so much!"
In the Santaishan villa, He Changli praised Xu Yan repeatedly and admired him very much.
"This is nothing. Governor Zhu loves the people like his own children and upholds justice."
Xu Yan smiled faintly.
"Governor Zhu is Governor Zhu, and Master Xu is Master Xu. Besides, without Master Xu's signature, Governor Zhu wouldn't have been so decisive in hearing the case, right?"
He Changli's mind was as clear as a mirror, and he still praised Xu Yan highly.
"This is a small token of my appreciation. Please accept it, Master Xu."
He Changli took out a silver note and handed it to Xu Yan.
Xu Yan shook his head. "I'm helping them not because I have any ulterior motives, but because I can't stand what the Zhao family is doing. Manager He, please take back this banknote."
He Changli felt a little embarrassed now.
However, after this incident, He Changli finally witnessed Xu Yan's power.
It is a very rare thing to have the background of a governor in Hangzhou.
He Changli increasingly felt that he should maintain cooperation with the Xu family.
"As for the cooperation..."
"Please rest assured regarding the cooperation, Manager He. The Xu family's first choice is still Jishengju."
Xu Yan's words gave He Changli a reassurance.
He Changli was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling. "That's great. Master Xu is really righteous."
"After this incident, the Zhao family will definitely not let it go. Shopkeeper He needs to be more careful."
"Thank you, Master Xu, for the reminder."
Seeing Xu Yan pick up the teacup and scrape the tea lid, Manager He knew that this meant he was seeing the guest off, so he tactfully took the initiative to say goodbye.
Xu Yan ordered the little servant to send Manager He out.
After He Changli left, Xu Wei, who had been silent the entire time, sighed and said, "This way, the grudge between you and the Zhao family has been forged."
Xu Yan, however, was not worried. Xu Wei had no idea how useful the evidence he held on Zhao Wenhua would be.
If Zhao Wenhua wants revenge, just come on.
Xu Yan wanted to see who would give in first.
"Brother Wen, don't worry. I know what's going on."
Xu Yan paused, then suddenly changed the subject, "We've been busy discussing these trivial matters. Brother Wen, do you know that the Governor-General is planning to attack Shuangyu Island?"
Xu Wei nodded slightly. "I've heard a little bit about this. Your Excellency the Governor's move is a complete annihilation. If successful, it could ensure the safety of Zhejiang's coastal defenses for several years."
"Brother Wen, what are our chances of victory?"
"It's hard to say. The Portuguese and Japanese pirates have been operating on Shuangyu Island for years, and their roots are deep. It would be difficult to eliminate them in one fell swoop."
"However, the army under the Governor's command is the elite of the elite, the strongest force Zhejiang can muster. Furthermore, the Governor has ordered the rapid construction of many Fujian and Guangdong ships, so there's still a chance of victory. In my opinion, it's a fifty-fifty chance."
"Is it only 50-50?"
Xu Wei nodded.
It has to be said that Xu Wei was still somewhat conservative.
After all, before this, the Ming army's victory rate against the Portuguese and Japanese pirates was too low and too ugly.
Although Governor Zhu made major reforms and recruited new warships after taking office, no one would be confident without fighting the bandits with real guns and swords.
Taking Shuangyu is only the first step. If we want to completely wipe out the Japanese pirates, we need to train a new army.
Xu Yan didn't say this to Xu Wei. After all, at this point in time, this idea was a bit too advanced.
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"Miss, I heard that my uncle has come to Hangzhou."
At Xixi Hongyuan, Cuiwen reported the news to Hong Miaoyun "at the first time".
Hong Miaoyun blushed and said, "You silly girl, what nonsense are you talking about."
Cuiwen covered her mouth and laughed, "It's only a matter of time, why are you shy, young lady? Do you want to dress up as a man and meet your uncle?"
"No way!"
Hong Miaoyun bit her lip and shook her head repeatedly.
"The eldest master has already said that this son-in-law is very good. It seems that the young lady can rest assured."
In fact, Hong Miaoyun had no doubts about Xu Yan. She just didn't dare to think about that matter.
"The eldest master said that Master Xu is knowledgeable and talented. He is not only an excellent poet, but also has great accomplishments in drama."
"Oh? Then this Peony Pavilion..."
"The eldest son and he specifically talked about the Peony Pavilion. Miss, what do you think the son-in-law said?"
Seeing Hong Miaoyun remained silent, Cuiwen said, "My uncle said this is the best play of this dynasty."
Hong Miaoyun nodded after hearing this and said, "The Peony Pavilion is indeed worthy of the title of the best opera of this dynasty."
"Or maybe my son-in-law knows opera. If you have a chance, miss, you might as well go to Jishengju and listen. I heard that the Cheng family troupe is performing the Peony Pavilion there, and it's really hard to get a seat."
"Really? There's going to be a troupe performing so soon?"
"The Xu family was the one who took the lead, so naturally the stage was set up quickly. I heard that this move aroused the jealousy of the Zhao family, and it caused a disturbance before."
"I've heard about this. The Zhao family is really going too far."
"That's right. If they have the guts, they can just find a troupe to perform at Zhao's restaurant. What's the point of ruining someone else's place?"
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