Chapter 101 Fumantang
Liu Xia stood on the wall of Jiangling City and looked at the ship on the dock in front of him. The vehicles on the shore were flowing and the people were convering. She couldn't help but feel a little worried.
Jiangling is the largest water transport transit station in the north and south, not only because it is an excellent sea port, but also the last stop together with the northern canal.
Although people with profound cultivation in the Dragon Soul Continent are not afraid of the long journey, most people are flat. If you walk, it will take at least a month for a mortal from Longdu to Jiangling without taking the waterway.
Therefore, no matter what, Jiangling must not be chaotic, otherwise the whole Tianji Dynasty will be affected.
Jiangling City is located in the Longhun River Plain, surrounded by a flat river. The city is surrounded by the city wall on three sides, and the east is Jiangling Pier.
The sea pirates are like landing from a dock, which is equivalent to a flat river.
This is the third day since Liu Xia arrived in Jiangling. Huangpujie's sailor has arrived in Kunzhou. How can he reach Jiangzhou in two days?
In recent days, the Kunsha Gang, which has robbed several cities, has also quietly disappeared.
This aroused Liu Xia's vigilance.
"Your Highness, there is no news about the Kunsha Gang yet."
Duan Lingxiao said in a low voice on one side.
"If I'm not wrong, it seems that they are really ready to invade Jiangling."
Liu Xia said with a murmur.
"The southern army has always been weak. It seems that these pirates have become so rampant that they do not pay attention to the imperial army. Once they boarded Jiangling, the whole central part of the Tianji Dynasty would be in trouble.
"I know, by the way, there is one more thing I forgot to tell you."
Liu Xia said with a faint smile.
"Your Majesty, please say it."
"Lingling is pregnant."
"Ah! Congratulations, Your Highness.
Duan Lingxiao immediately hugged his fist and laughed.
Lingling is pregnant, which is not an ordinary thing. Liu Xiagui is the crown prince. If Lingling gives birth to a baby boy, he is very likely to become the next crown prince in the future. This is a great happy event.
"I settled my spirit in Wanghai City. When the Haiko's affair is over, I will take him back to Longdu.
Liu Xia said with a smile.
"Does your majesty know about this?"
Duan Lingxiao asked.
"You and I have informed Your Majesty, and I guess the news is still on the way."
Liu Xia said with a smile.
At this time, Zhang Zong came to Liu Xia and hugged his fist and said, "Your Highness, Bai Rongxuan has arrived."
"Let's go and have a look."
Immediately, Liu Xia returned to the government office of Jiangling Prefecture from the city wall.
Entering the living room, I saw Bai Rongxuan walking around anxiously on the ground.
"Your Highness, I have something important to report."
When Bai Rongxuan saw Liu Xia, he couldn't wait to say.
"What? Is the Taizhou Chamber of Commerce in mind?
Liu Xia asked.
"In the past few days, my Xiangrui Trading Company entered Taizhou, sold a batch of goods, and had a small fight with them. I have a general understanding of the Taizhou Chamber of Commerce. The Taizhou Chamber of Commerce is the leader of Taihe business. I accidentally found that this Taihe business seems to be a great deal.
Bai Rongxuan said.
"Let's talk about it carefully."
Liu Xia asked.
"The Thai Chamber of Commerce almost monopolizes the entire business community in Taizhou. Although the number of their businesses is small and not very conspicuous, they are all over all the important cities of the Tianji Dynasty. It's just that they don't use the name of Taihe Chamber of Commerce outside. However, the Thai Chamber of Commerce is indeed their shareholder. I cooperated with a few friends in the business world to find out the bottom. Every year after the end of the monsoon season, they will have a large amount of goods. Relying on their network all over the world, they sell them at low prices, and then buy all kinds of military materials, including grain and fodder. Then it was shipped back to Taizhou. As for the where to go, I guess nine out of ten are supplied to the sea pirates.
Bai Rongxuan said.
"No wonder I haven't found their arrogant network. It's so hidden."
Liu Xia said with a deep sigh.
"In addition, I went back to check the Longdu Commercial Bank. The branch of Taihe Chamber of Commerce in Longdu is called Fushunlai. Our Chamber of Commerce also had a deal with him in the past few years. Weichen heard that Fushun has the shares of several members of Longdu, and even some marquises have shares in it.
Bai Rongxuan said.
"I know."
Liu Xia gritted her teeth and said.
"In addition, I looked through the previous accounts of the Southern Chamber of Commerce and found that they had a lot of big transactions with a chamber of commerce called Fumantang in Jiangling City at the end of the monsoon season every year. And the price they bought is much lower than the market price. I suspect that they are the eyeliner of the Taihe Chamber of Commerce in Jiangling.
Bai Rongxuan said.
"In this way, the Thai and Chamber of Commerce not only cancels the accounts for these pirates, but also acts as their eyeliner. Provide information for the pirates. No wonder they are so easy to wash their blood in Qinshui City. Very good, brother, continue to deal with them during this period. Collect their intelligence. The Taihe Chamber of Commerce is so blatant that there must be local officials as a protective umbrella. After I finish my work here, I will clean them up with my own hands.
Liu Xia said.
"Okay, I'll leave first. I went to Jiangling to mobilized a batch of supplies to go south in addition to this matter.
"I'll give it to you."
Immediately, Liu Xia sent Bai Rongxuan out of the door.
Standing at the door, Liu Xia said to Zhang Zong, "Go and check it in Fumantang. Don't startle the snake."
"Little one understands."
Immediately, Zhang Zong took Liu Liansheng, Song Hanxing and others to leave.
In the afternoon, Zhang Zong came to Liu Xia's study. After the announcement, he entered the door and said, "Your Highness, the Fu Mantang you mentioned is really weird. They were left alone in front of the door, and the business seemed to be very bleak. However, there are more than 20 people in their business. Moreover, there are golden eagles in the backyard. They seem to be very alert. However, with my years of experience, they are not businessmen at a glance.
"Golden-haired eagle?"
Liu Xia asked curiously.
"The little one saw it with his own eyes, and it should not be wrong."
Zhang Zong said.
The golden eagle is a kind of warcraft. It is not big, but its speed is extremely fast. It is an extremely fierce bird of prey.
Most of the domesticated golden eagles are used to transmit intelligence and detect the enemy.
It is also worth mentioning that the breeding of golden eagles is very complicated and costly. The general chamber of commerce will not use such high-cost livestock.
"We will mobilize the tiger guard masters, and we will catch people in the evening. Don't let any of them run away."
Liu Xia said.
"Yes!"
Zhang Zong said with a fist.
At night, there was silence in Jiangling City on the branches of the moon.
At this time, from the general's state government office, a total of more than 300 tiger guards and 20 military masters quietly set out from the government office.
Fumantang is on the main street not far from the wharf. It is a five-entry courtyard with a facade facing the street, and the geographical location is very good.
Liu Xia gave a look, Zhang Zong and others crossed the wall in an instant, and then the 300 tiger guards immediately divided into two teams. One team surrounded the whole compound as quickly as possible, and the other team turned over the wall into the compound.
"Let's do it."
Liu Xia said lightly.
"Yes."
Immediately, these tiger guards began to rush into the room to catch people. There was a quiet blessing in the hall, and suddenly there was a lot of noise and fighting.
It's just that there are too few of them. In a moment, they will all be arrested.
Zhang Zong hurriedly began to count the number of people. After a moment, he was stunned and said, "Your Highness, no, one person is missing."
"Are you sure?"
Liu Xia asked.
"In today's survey, there are a total of 27 people in the business. There are only twenty-six now. Their shopkeeper is not here.
Zhang Zong said.
At this time, Liu Xia suddenly unfolded her Xuantian wings and floated into the air in an instant.
The heavenly eye on the forehead immediately opened, and the surrounding scenery instantly showed a spiritual state, not a physical object.
Looking around, under the rockery in the backyard, I saw a man hiding in the secret room below.
Liu Xia showed a sneer at the corners of her mouth. Immediately, Tianquan appeared behind her, waved her big hand, and suddenly burst out.
"Boom!"
With a loud noise, the backyard rockery suddenly collapsed, the dust was filled, and the secret room was suddenly exposed.
At this time, a figure burst out of the secret room.
The tiger guards around him suddenly rushed up, but this guy's cultivation is not weak, and he is faintly at the master level.
Immediately, dozens of tiger guards were lifted to the ground, and the guy immediately shot at the dock.
At this time, Liu Xia suddenly blocked his way, and Cang Sheng suddenly appeared in his hand and waved his sword.
Press a guy to be shocked, hurriedly retreated, and immediately waved the long knife in his hand: "The secret to destroy the wind!"
"Boom!"
With a loud noise, the two true spirits collided with each other. Unfortunately, that guy could never be Liu Xia's opponent, and his whole body was lifted into the distance like a short-term kite.
As soon as he landed, a mouthful of blood spewed out. At this time, Liu Xia fell from the air in an instant, and the long sword pointed to his throat.
Take a closer look. This person is more than fifty years old, with a bald, round face and an eight-character beard.
At this moment, Liu Xia opened his shirt from his long sword and saw a ferocious tiger tattooed on his chest. He immediately smiled and said, "The people of Dongji Island. Take it back."
Immediately, the tiger guards around him rushed up and detained the guy.
Immediately, everyone cleaned up the mess, and after a while, they returned to the dungeon of the state government.
In the interrogation room, the master of Dongji Island was banned on a copper pillar. Liu Xia and Zhang Zong stood in the room and looked at him coldly.
"What's your name!"
Zhang Zong asked angrily.
That guy just closed his eyes and was silent. He was as good as what kind of deed you could be an old man.
"Don't bother, let Cai Wei come."
Liu Xia said.
After a moment, Cai Wei entered the secret room and immediately began to use the soul collection method. After a while, Cai Wei opened her eyes and said, "Brother, this person's name is Lyle, and he is a spreader of the East Pole Island. He has been a sea bandit a few years ago, and in recent years he has been ashore as a liaison of the Hetai and Chamber of Commerce. It has always been lurking in Jiangling City. He was responsible for transmitting information to the pirates on the East Pole Island and urging the Thai Chamber of Commerce to sell the stolen goods. Half of the guys here are the original subordinates, and the rest are from the Thai Chamber of Commerce.
When Lyle heard this, he was stunned. He thought he was dead, and Liu Xia could not know any information from his mouth. Now it seems that he has made a mistake.
"Lyle, I have something to ask you."
"You don't want to know anything from my mouth!"
Lyle stared at Liu Xia and said angrily.
"I'm not going to know any useful information from you. I'm just curious, why you Dongji Islanders want to be pirates!"
Liu Xia asked.
Lyle was stunned when he heard this.
He took a deep breath and said, "The East Pole Island is bitter cold, and the nobles are arrogant. The people don't have a livelihood and don't come out to be pirates. What do they live on?
"Then if I let you live a rich life, will you continue to be pirates?"
Liu Xia asked.
"You? I don't believe it."
Lyle said.
"I don't know much about the situation on Dongji Island. However, I am willing to help you and let you live a rich life. After all, this is not a bad thing for the Tianji Dynasty. It's just that it depends on whether you cooperate or not. The opportunity is in your hands. When you figure it out, let the jailer inform me.
Liu Xia said.
"Bah, don't be embarrassed to talk here. Your doomsday is coming."
Lyle said arrogantly.
"Is that so? Do you think you can cross the sea with this little trick of sneak attack on Jiangling? When I defeat your fleet, I think your mind will change at that time. Let's go."
Saying this, Liu Xia turned around and left.
Lyle stared at Liu Xia's back and knew in his heart that Kana was afraid it would be more bad this time.