"We really need to hurry up on this matter. There's quite a lot of goods in this batch. Later, you and the young master..."
When he said this, the expression on Longchuan Tusi's face was a little strange. He had just promised Zhang Jiuli that this matter should be let the youngest son do it, because the eldest son was not up to the task. However, depriving the eldest son of the greatest power in this way was like a knife stabbing him in the heart.
He understood his eldest son's mentality very well. He usually ate more and took more. If the biggest benefit was taken away by his younger brother, this guy would definitely not let it go and would definitely cause big trouble in the village.
"Wait a day or two for now. Let someone take it out to air it out more often. Don't be lazy. If the goods get damp because of you guys, be careful of the whip of the local department."
The second brother listened attentively, hoping that his father's next words would be to let him take charge of the matter. After so many years, this would be a chance for him to prove his ability, and he must do this matter beautifully. Moreover, his father-in-law also agreed that he would give the goods a higher valuation when they were delivered this time, so he would be able to get more money back and embarrass his eldest brother.
It's a pity that the chieftain of Longchuan didn't say anything. He was about to make a decision, but when he saw his youngest son eager to try, he immediately figured out what was going on. The housekeeper should have asked about this, but he was not in a hurry to ask about it on the way. He must have been bewitched by his youngest son.
Of course, we can't say that the steward did anything wrong. He is also concerned about the interests of the stronghold. If he is beaten by you because of this matter, then I guess no other steward will respond for such a thing. At that time, the whole stronghold will suffer the loss. Therefore, Tusi Longchuan felt quite aggrieved and was almost driven crazy by his two sons.
Just as they were walking back, Meng Chuan suddenly felt someone strangling his collar and then suddenly lifting him up.
He was the second young master of the mountain, how could he be treated so rudely? Even the chieftains of other mountain strongholds probably wouldn't be so bold, so this person could only be his father or his brother. His brother had already run back to the mountain stronghold yesterday, so now it could only be his father.
"Tell me honestly, is there any hidden secret between you and your father-in-law? If you tell me now, I won't blame your old man for trying to interfere with the relationship between our family. I will never forgive him. But if you don't tell me, I will throw you off the mountain after I find out."
The Longchuan chieftain said viciously. Mengchuan was indeed scared at this time because he saw the real murderous intent in his father's eyes. However, this guy was also a talent. He was ready at this moment. Since you want to kill me because of your eldest son, it means that the father-son relationship between us has come to an end. My father-in-law is right. You are only partial to your eldest son.
"That's not the case at all, father. Think about it carefully. Why didn't your father-in-law take care of me before? It was because of my brother's attitude yesterday. If your son-in-law treated you like this, would you be able to calm down?"
Meng Chuan spoke with great difficulty, his breathing becoming a bit difficult. He really didn't know if the man in front of him was his biological father. If he was, how could he do this? This person really wanted to kill him. The people around him didn't dare to breathe, and no one dared to come forward to persuade him.
After hearing what his son said, Tusi Longchuan carefully recalled what happened yesterday. There was nothing worth pondering. His eldest son always had this bad temper. Zhang Jiuli and his eldest son did not meet very often. It was estimated that Zhang Jiuli was a Han Chinese and attached more importance to such relationships. Now seeing his son-in-law's attitude, he was so angry.
Thinking of this, Tusi Longchuan put his son down, but there was still a hint of coldness in his eyes.
"Father, please calm down. I won't do this. I will continue to follow your instructions and live an honest life in the village. I won't cause any trouble for my elder brother. If I break this oath, I will be struck by lightning."
Mengchuan looked extremely frightened at this moment. He knelt on the ground tremblingly, and when he stretched out his finger to swear, his whole body was shaking uncontrollably. When the chieftain of Longchuan saw this scene, he felt a little uncomfortable. After all, this was his own son. He lost the right of inheritance because of the family rules, but he couldn't live like this.
What's more, the eldest son has been lawless for a long time. He has long known that he has the inheritance right. Now he even doesn't care about his father. If he can find a way to discipline him and let him know that he is not the only choice, perhaps that guy will be more restrained.
"Get up now. Just remember that you and I are the real father and son. You should know the relationship between you and your father-in-law. He just wants to sow discord between the three of us. If you fall for his trick, we'll be in trouble."
The Longchuan Tusi tried to ease the tension, but he noticed his youngest son was still trembling. Thinking about what he had just done, he realized he had pushed his son into a desperate situation. This son had always been able to make him happy since he was young, and he never got angry with him over anything. Normally, he was someone worth cultivating, but unfortunately...
"Regarding the trade matters, you should proceed first. Since your father-in-law has chosen you for this bilateral cooperation, we can't afford to lose this profit..."
"You must teach the Second Young Master well. He will be in charge of trade matters from now on. Also, you must keep it under control and never cause any trouble."
The chieftain of Longchuan first educated his youngest son, and then educated the housekeeper next to him. There was something interesting in his words. He told him to keep an eye on the money. The second son should not have too much money in his hands. If he had too much money, he would bribe more people.
"Thank you, father, for your cultivation."
According to Meng Chuan's original idea, he should have declined it now and not agreed directly, but this guy no longer had that intention at the moment and just wanted to end it all quickly.
