If the Water Margin

Chapter 159 Simple Answer

It is absolutely impossible for a person like that woman to simply pin things on accidental discovery. Since the plan is made like this, she must have a way to be sure that the clerk hanging the lantern will find the three boxes.

The most convenient way is to install the internal response. As long as he buys the clerk hanging the lantern, he will do things according to the woman's ideas, take the initiative to hang the lantern in the backyard, and then find the box and report to Wang An. Everything is logical. But this seems to be the simplest way, but it is almost impossible.

First of all, it's time. Although Ximen Qing can't name it, he knows that he has been in the Ximen Pharmacy for many years, and the woman came to Yanggu, which is probably the latest thing, and it is impossible to install it in advance. It was also a coincidence that I walked into the Xijiang Tea House today. No one told me how to go there today, which eliminated the possibility of the clerk being bought in advance. If you want to buy this guy, the lady must do it before hanging the lantern after I finish my speech.

As Wang An said, the guys were together all afternoon, and there was no time for this kind of separate purchase.

Secondly, it is to determine the candidate. There are many people in the Ximen Pharmacy, and they can't explain who should be responsible for the palm lamp, let alone lighting the backyard. Even if the clerk who lit the lamp goes out to sell medicine in the afternoon and is not with Wang An at the beginning, how an outsider can quickly find the right person to buy it is a fantasy in itself. It can't happen.

Therefore, this seems to be the easiest way to achieve, but it is actually the most difficult to complete.

So, what else can be done to achieve this effect? It should be a hint. There should be such a person who mentioned it as if there was nothing wrong. There seems to be a few more boxes in the backyard. Take a look when you light the lamp. If there is such a sentence at the bottom, it will become a logical thing to deliberately look for boxes.

Anyway, the doubts are concentrated on the man who lights the lamp, so you must ask him carefully, hoping that the fox's tail can be exposed at this time.

"Wang An, call up the guy who just found me spitting blood in the backyard. I have something to ask him." After thinking for a long time, Ximen Qing said to Wang An.

"Wait a minute, boss." After listening, Wang An immediately left the room and brought someone back after a while.

Ximenqing looked up and saw the man hanging lanterns in the backyard. Since he is here, everything can be asked clearly.

"What's your name?" Ximenqing got out of bed and sat on the chair next to him. It's really a loss of identity to sit in ** and talk to the man as the owner.

"My name is Li Qiang." The man stood in the middle of the room without looking up.

"Oh, Li Qiang." Ximen Qing thought that the old rules should actually be changed. As the owner, it is indeed necessary to master the names of these men. Otherwise, everything will be given to the shopkeeper. There will definitely be problems, and the owner will slowly be empty. This traditional rule seems to maintain the noble identity of the owner, but in fact, it is to make the owner feel dependent on the shopkeeper. Ximen Qing shook his head secretly. For such a simple truth, he had been working in the pharmacy for many years, and it was not until now that he figured it out.

"Li Qiang, I have something to ask you. Did you go out to sell medicine this afternoon? I forgot that you were in the front hall when you went out. Ximen Qing felt that it was necessary to ask this. In fact, it was superfluous to ask this question. He could directly ask Wang An. But in fact, in addition to being superfluous, this problem also has another characteristic, which is that it is not allowed to lie. Therefore, taking such a question as the beginning of the conversation will give the other party a kind of hint that in fact everything has been mastered, which invisibly puts pressure on the other party. This was also what the pharmacy shopkeeper inadvertently told Ximen Qing in the past. When Ximen Qing had nothing to do, he would think about it and think it was very reasonable.

"I told the owner that I went out to sell medicine in the afternoon, but it didn't go well, so I came back very early. When I came back, I saw other brothers picking signs in the pharmacy, so I also went to help. Later, when I entered the room, Wang Qianfang told me what you just said, and then I have been in the front hall. Wang An replied.

Wang An spent most of the afternoon in the store. If he had come back when he just picked up the sign, he was hardly allowed to talk to others at this time. After all, I went straight back from the pharmacy from Xijiang Tea House. I didn't stay in the back hall for a long time, so I came to the front to let them take off the cards. Son. It seems that this part of Li Qiang's time should be clean.

However, Ximen Qing did not directly believe Li Qiang, but looked at Wang An. He also wants to convey a joy to Wang An. Everything Li Qiang says must be confirmed by Wang An, and Wang An also needs to say what he thinks is wrong at any time.

"Wang An, is this the situation?" Ximen Qing asked.

"That's right. After that, Li Qiang stayed with me in the front hall until he held the lamp." Wang An made a confirmation. His confirmation was not to blurt out, but to clearly hear a pause in thinking, which made Ximenqing more relieved.

"Hmm." Ximen Qing nodded and looked at the two with approval, indicating that he was satisfied. Then he continued to ask, "Li Qiang, have you always lit the light in the backyard? Are you responsible for lighting other places besides the lights in the backyard?

"To the owner, I always light the lights in the backyard. In addition to this, sometimes I also help hang lanterns in other places. But tonight, because the guys are here, everyone wants to act separately, which is faster. Wang Qianfang also specifically said that after hanging up the lanterns, they will gather in the front hall and continue to stay like that. Wang An's answer seemed calm and did not have any flaws in tone and voice.

"Then I'll ask you a question now, and you have to answer it truthfully." Ximen Qing stared at Wang An. He already hated this kind of eagle-catching chicken-like culling and hiding. Now Ximen Qing needs a clear and affirmative answer. If you didn't meet me in the backyard tonight, would you find those three boxes? Ximen Qing believes that there must be a reason for the lady to do so.

If you ask Li Qiang like this, you will get two answers. One answer is "find", and then naturally say the reason. Whether these reasons are true or not, they will provide Ximen Qing with clues to continue to think; another answer is that "will not be found". If this answer is the case, the possibility of Li Qiang's own problems is increasing. Of course, it is also likely that the lady has any other tricks, just because she has disturbed her. The plan has been successful before it can be used. However, this "back trick" only exists in Ximen Qing's fantasy, and whether it exists or not cannot be used to judge the current matter.

"I don't know." Li Qiang shook his head.

"How can you not know?" Ximenqing was anxious. He didn't expect Li Qiang to answer like this. This was equivalent to the two answers he expected, and the two ways to follow up questions, and on the other hand, he proved that there were huge loopholes in his thinking and did not have the ability to consider and analyze things at all.

"To be honest, master." Li Qiang touched his head and said, "It is reasonable for me to hang the lantern in the backyard. After hanging it, I will glance around to see if there is any problem. If I do this, the three boxes will definitely be found. But as you know, our backyard is usually a yard, not to mention valuable things, not even piled up garbage there. In addition, I have been doing this work for many years, and many times, I don't do such things like patrolling. If it's summer, I may stay a little, but now it's winter, and it's almost the Spring Festival. It's too cold after nightfall, and I'm likely to go back home directly without any stay. In that case, I guess I won't find the three boxes until tomorrow morning when I go to collect the lanterns. So master, I'm not sure if I don't touch you, I will find those three boxes. Li Qiang finished speaking and continued to stand up.

There are no flaws. Ximenqing simply wanted to jump up and curse. What he felt was a kind of frustration and anger that he had been played with. In Ximen Qing's long and meticulous analysis, everything is perfectly pointed to Li Qiang, but Li Qiang uses the simplest truth and the most reasonable logic to easily push things that has nothing to do with him. It is impossible for him to dig out Li Qiang's heart and see what he thinks. His impeccable way of explaining the problem has clearly explained all Ximen Qing's previous doubts in his consciousness.

Ximen Qing even felt that Li Qiang's perfection was confusing. Ximen Qing thought that if he came to explain such a thing, he would inevitably be a little flustered. How could he explain it as calmly and little by little as Li Qiang? However, Ximen Qing clearly understands that it is perfect and impeccable and can never appear as a reason for doubt. Therefore, he is very depressed.

Ximenqing really wants to find another question and make it difficult for Li Qiang. It's better to force out the doubts and answers he wanted, but he thought about it for a long time and didn't think of the question he expected. In desperation, he had to wave his hand and said to Li Qiang, "No problem. You did a good job."

"The master praised it. If there is nothing else, the little one will leave." Li Qiang's voice looked very humble.

Ximenqing doesn't want Li Qiang to leave. He always has a feeling that if he let Li Qiang in front of him go now, he may be farther and farther away from him. Now is the only chance to know the truth. If possible, he even wants to jump on it, tie up Li Qiang, and then torture him severely. He repeatedly asked himself just now. Ximen Qing believes that if that's the case, he will definitely gain something.

But he can't do this. He is not Wu Song, and it is impossible to set up a private court. Moreover, Wang An is still nearby. He is just an accountant he has just promoted. He is more like a witness to a matter, standing in a neutral position than his own cronies. If this matter spreads, it will only make people betray their relatives. Even if they join the army, they are just alone and can't make any big noise.

"I have one more question." Ximenqing still wanted to hold the box and found that the box could not be based on a coincidental environment, which was too unreasonable. You just said that if you don't meet me, you may come back directly and can't find the three boxes, right? Then I'm asking you now, take a picture. What should I do if I want you to find those three boxes without touching me?

Ximenqing himself felt that this question was a little boring. If he asked this question, as long as Li Qiang said something like "I don't know" or "I didn't think about it", he could simply prevaricate it. In the end, he had to leave calmly, and he would look more embarrassed and depressed.

But Li Qiang did not reply immediately, but was stunned for a moment and was thinking extremely naturally. Even the reaction is so reasonable. Although it is impeccable and reasonable to answer "I don't know" directly, it will make Ximen Qing feel that this is obviously a deliberate prevaricated line. Even if there is no flaw, it is still doubtful.

After thinking for a moment, Li Qiang replied, "I think if the owner must let me find those three boxes, it is actually very simple. I just need to send someone to wait outside the backyard. When the light comes out in the courtyard, if you learn to bark or make something else, you will naturally attract me and find that the box is natural.

Complex and "mote" thinking is perfectly defeated by simple and reasonable reasons. Ximenqing found himself useless. Those ambitions may be just the product of fantasy in his mind and can never be realized. After all, I can't even handle such a simple guy now. There is no point in asking. If Li Qiang really has any problem, he is not a mental confrontation at all, and there will be no result if he continues to ask.

He waved helplessly and signaled that Li Qiang could go down. Ximenqing hated this confrontation, and he didn't even want to talk.

But Li Qiang said like a mocker, "Master, can I go down now?"

"It's okay." Ximen Qing waved his hand weakly again, and then said, "Don't call me 'master'. It sounds too awkward. Now that the time I said it has passed, just call me 'owner'.

"Oh, my boss, I'm confused. Now it's past the time to hold the lamp. Then the owner and the accounting room, you two are busy, and the little one is leaving. Li Qiang bowed to Ximen Qing and Wang An respectively, and then walked out of the room.

Ximen Qing sat down by the bed and looked at Wang An with a bitter smile. Wang An made Ximen Qing look a little puzzled and scratched his head puzzled: "Dang, it seems that you have encountered difficulties. Can you tell Xiao Xiao? We also want to find a way to avoid danger, right?"

Ximenqing is right to think about it. Now he really doesn't have confidence in his own brain. Maybe Wu Song is particularly easy to move down, but he hasn't figured out a way. Anyway, things can't get worse. It's not bad to ask Wang An if he has the right to be a living horse doctor.

"I originally wanted to raise some funds for us to invest in the military. As you know, our pharmacy is in a hurry to sell for a lot of money, but if you want to invest in a good place, it is inevitable to pay some money up and down. Therefore, raising money is also my most popular thing. Today, I met a rich customer and made a generous move. When I was happy, I didn't have much to talk about it, so I bragged a lot. As a result, the customer came out with such a large amount of money, 30,000 taels, to ask me to help with things. Ximen Qing was dejected, and the more he thought about it, the more he regretted it.

"Give 30,000 taels of silver and let you do things? This is too simple, boss, that's 30,000 taels. Even if we take out half of the money to hire others to do things, we also hold it in hand. How can you worry about this? Wang An was puzzled.

"Because we can't do it." Ximen Qing patted his thigh and simply said, "This man hired me to kill Wu Song."

"Who?" Wang An was supposed to sit, but he jumped up and was very excited.

"The head of this county, the hero of fighting tigers and fighting against the living corpses. Do you understand?" Ximenqing was so frustrated that Wang An was scared like this when he heard Wu Song's name and told him about this. If he couldn't keep it, he would inform Wu Song tomorrow morning. After Wu Song swallowed the 30,000 taels of silver, how could he give him a little? Such a big benefit was ahead. If he changed his position with Wang An, it would be difficult to be unmoved.

Alas, I was quick to talk to people for a while, and now I really regret it.

"That's great!" Wang An slapped the ground and shouted excitedly.

Ximenqing felt that he had hallucinations, which must have been misheard. I'm talking about Wu Song, who is the younger brother of the dwarf Wu University.

"Who doesn't know Wu Song?" Wang An said excitedly, "I heard it correctly. Host, this is really a good opportunity. You may have been at home for a long time and don't know what's going on outside. In fact, in recent days, many people in Yanggu County have been very dissatisfied with Wu Song. As far as I know, some people have jointly written to the state capital, asking the court to replace Wu Song. The reason is also very simple. Wu Song himself is the head, and he has pushed Wu Da to the position of president of the Chamber of Commerce. It is clear that he turned Yanggu into the backyard of the Wu family. How can others live? There are only two brothers left in the Wu family, but there are many people in Yanggu, so they can't be bullied by this. I'm outside, and this kind of remark has worn out my ears. It's up to the people to do this. It's good that you want to join the army and lead your brothers to do great things. I, Wang An, am extremely in favor of it. Let's do great things. From now on, we will move down Wu Song. We are the heroes of Quanyang Valley. At that time, are we afraid that we will not be entangled in the army? Not to mention these 30,000 taels, merchants in Yanggu can donate another 30,000 taels to you. You were right with us the other day. You must do something. A great opportunity is in front of you. Dongjia, I, Wang An went through fire and water to death. Just tell me what to do. Wang An is very excited.

Ximenqing was a little stunned.