The big ship docked at the port of Jin, and at this time there were already many people standing on the shore.

A man of about fifty years old, wearing glasses and a blue twill suit, watched the big boat slowly move towards the shore with his hands behind his back. There was a smile in his eyes, and there was a myriad of meanings in it. With this ship, the glory of the Ming family is just around the corner.

Ming Yuantang beckoned to the people on the shore, "Dad, we're back." ”

There was a smile in the man's eyes, but there was no expression on his face, and there was a solemnity and majesty.

The boat finally landed, and Su Qingyun saw it clearly. The shore was all soldiers, led by a man in his thirties, dressed in an iron-blue military uniform, which looked very powerful.

Su Qingyun said to Ming Yuantang, "Cousin Yuan, this ship has also docked, I'm going to my medical hall to have a look." ”

Mingyuantang didn't want Su Qingyun to know what was on the ship, and when he heard Su Qingyun say this, he nodded, "Brother Qingyun, it's okay, I'll invite you to drink another day." ”

The big boat slowly stopped, and Su Qingyun got off the boat. didn't stop, and went straight back to Beijing by car. When he returned to Jingshi, it was already afternoon, and he did not go back to the medical hall, but came directly to Xihehui.

When the sixth prince saw Su Qingyun coming, his face smiled, "Qingyun, we haven't seen each other for a while." ”

The sixth prince greeted Su Qingyun very warmly.

"Sixth Prince, I see that you look good, and you have been doing well recently. ”

"I've been doing well lately, Qingyun, when did you come to Jingshi?"

"I just arrived today, and I missed you so much, so I came to visit. Su Qingyun said with a smile.

The two chatted for a while, and when Han Tiancheng and Man Yunfei heard that Su Qingyun was coming, they also rushed over.

Everyone greeted each other for a while, and Su Qingyun asked, "Sixth Prince, I really don't hide it, I came here this time because I wanted to know something important." ”

"Qingyun, if you have anything to ask, we are all our own people. In Han Tiancheng's heart, Su Qingyun is his own grandson.

Mantian Xing also said on the side, "Yes, Qingyun, if you say anything, we will tell you everything we know." ”

Su Qingyun gratefully hugged his fists at a few people, "I'm not very familiar with the things in the Jingshi, everyone, do the Ming family and the Tan family have an interest relationship?"

He thought that this collusion between Tan Chuchu and Mingyuantang was Tan Chuchu's personal behavior or the behavior of the Tan family.

"Qingyun, why did you suddenly ask you this, this Tan family and the Ming family are both well-known families in Jingshi. The Ming family has money, and the Tan family has power. ”

"Since ancient times, money and persuasion have been inseparable, with money slowly there is power, and with power there is slowly money. ”

"The big families in this capital are all in a relationship of using each other, and the Tan family and the Ming family are the same, as long as there are interests, they will use each other. ”

After listening to the words of the sixth prince, Su Qingyun understood. Maybe there were contradictions between the Tan family and the Ming family in the past, but with interests, the two sides would put the contradictions aside.

"I think people like them don't have eternal friends or eternal enemies, Qingyun, you are still young, and you don't know much about the world, don't trust anyone too much. The sixth prince said earnestly.

The sixth prince knew the origin of Su Qingyun and Tan Mansion, and he didn't want to say it too bluntly. However, he believed that Su Qingyun would be able to understand these words.

"Sixth Prince, thank you for the reminder, I know what to do. Su Qingyun fully understood, in the eyes of those people, there may be only interests, and nothing else.

When Su Qingyun was chatting with everyone at the Xihe Society, a earth-shaking event happened on the dock of Jingang.

It turned out that Ming Yuantang's father was very happy to see his son come back smoothly.

"Son, it's been a great job. Ming Yuantang's father, Ming Deyou, said with a smile to his son, this time he was more satisfied with what his son did.

"Dad, it's not hard, it's all what I should do. "Mingyuantang is also very happy to be able to come back so smoothly. He was also very happy.

"Find someone to unload the cargo. Ming Yuantang looked triumphant.

"It's not busy, it's inconvenient to have a lot of people now. In the evening, we were unloading. ”

"Is the head of the horse here, he will protect here, you have worked hard all the way, let's go eat first." ”

"Captain Ma, I'll leave it to you here, let's go to dinner first, and when the evening comes, let's inspect the goods together." Ming Deyou said to Captain Ma.

Commander Ma saluted Ming Deyou with a military salute, "Mr. Ming, don't worry, it's all handed over to me here." ”

The father and son of the Ming family went to eat, and then found a hotel to rest.

"Mingyuan, didn't Miss Tan come back?"

"Tan Chuchu got off the boat when he was in Wucheng, and he said he was going to see an old friend. ”

"Oh," Hearing Ming Yuantang's words, Ming Deyou thought to himself for a moment. Why did Tan Chuchu get off the ship in Wucheng, this time he was able to transport things back smoothly, and she also had her credit, why didn't he come back and take the credit and go back to do it.

Mingdeyou's heart suddenly became suspicious.

"Mingyuan, did you encounter anything on the way back from the boat?" Mingdeyou asked his son uneasily.

"Dad, this time it went well, I didn't encounter anything along the way. Ming Yuantang said happily.

Hearing his son say this, Mingdeyou's heart relaxed. The father and son also went to take a bath, and Ming Yuantang was indeed tired, and he didn't dare to relax for a moment on the boat.

Now that he was finally back, his tense nerves relaxed at once.

At the beginning of the lanterns, the bustling streets are deserted. Apart from

Some of the youngsters and hipsters who like nightlife. A lot of people don't go out anymore.

Ming Deyou saw that his son was sleeping soundly in bed and knew that he was tired. I didn't call him, and I took people to the docks.

"Mr. Ming, shall we unload the goods now. Captain Ma asked.

"Okay, unload. Ming Deyou gave an order, and the soldiers lined up into the storeroom of the cabin.

Ming Deyou opened a box of goods, and looked at the bright guns inside, he was very happy. The Ming family can not only surpass the three families of King Shen and Song this time, but also get the favor of Mr. Yuan. The future of the Ming family is limitless, and he even thought of becoming president. And the crowd gathered around him and saluted.

"Mr. Ming, something is wrong, take a look. "Captain Ma has noticed an anomaly.

When Mingdeyou was happy, he couldn't help but be stunned when he heard the words of Head Ma, "What's wrong?"

"Look at it, there's nothing here, it's all these cloths. ”

Hearing Captain Ma's words, Ming Deyou was also stunned. He hurried to the front, and sure enough, there was their goods outside, and the boxes inside were full of cloth, and there was no gunpowder at all.

Ming Deyou's head suddenly broke out in a cold sweat, what is going on, how could it be like this. His head suddenly became bigger, although these things were obtained by their Ming family, but he had already told Mr. Yuan that he would dedicate these things to the government. Now it's suddenly gone, what to do. How to explain to the original.

"Butler, you hurry up and go Mingyuan Hall to find me. Mingdeyou's tone was cold.

The housekeeper saw that the situation was not good, so he hurriedly called Mingyuantang.

"Young master, young master, wake up. At this time, Mingyuan Hall was still asleep.

Hearing someone call him, he reluctantly opened his eyes, saw that it was the housekeeper of the Ming Mansion, and asked in a daze, "What's wrong?"

"Young master, it's not good, it's not good, most of the things you transported are not gunpowder, but cloth. ”

"The lord is furious, you should hurry up and take a look. ”

Hearing this, Ming Yuantang was excited, sat up suddenly, and grabbed the butler's neck with one hand, "What you said is true?"

"Young master, it's true, you hurry up and take a look with me, the master is going to kill someone now. ”

Hearing this, Ming Yuantang sat down again, he understood his father's temper. I made such a big mistake, and my father would definitely not let him go.

Thinking of this, he said to the butler, "Butler, I can't go with you, if I go now, my father will have to kill me." ”

"I'm going to get this straight, and I'll go home. ”

After Ming Yuantang finished speaking, he put on his clothes and was about to go out, but he was stopped by the housekeeper, "Young master, you are leaving, how can I explain to the master." ”

"Young master, you make things clear, the master won't do anything to you, after all, you are his son, and the tiger poison doesn't eat children. ”

"No, you have to have my father's temper, and I can't say anything about it at all. I didn't know what was going on, and when the ship arrived, I personally directed them to inspect it. ”

"No one has ever come near the ship, and nothing has happened in between, what do you want me to tell my father. He couldn't believe what I just said. ”

"You just say I'm not here, I can't find anyone. Okay, mine hurry up, or my dad won't let me go. ”

"Butler, don't worry, when I find out about this matter, I will go home and explain it to my father. After speaking, Ming Yuantang ran out of the hotel, came outside and called a rickshaw and left.

The housekeeper watched Ming Yuantang walk away, and had no choice but to go to the dock alone.

When Ming Deyou learned that his son had run away, he kicked the housekeeper angrily, "Waste, waste, hurry up and let someone get him back for me." ”

His subordinates immediately went to find someone, and the matter had to be resolved.

"Captain Ma, today is a trip for you in vain. ”

"Don't worry, when I find out, I will definitely give Mr. Yuan an explanation. Ming Deyou's smile on his face, there was embarrassment and helplessness in this smile, and there were some flattering elements.

"Mr. Ming, I'm afraid I won't be able to explain this matter to Mr. Yuan when I go back. Captain Ma said solemnly.

"Head Ma, don't worry, when the matter is clarified, I will personally explain to Mr. Yuan. ”

"I think it's better to let Mrs. Ming explain to Mr. Yuan in person. Captain Ma said coldly.

Hearing Captain Ma's words, Mingdeyou suddenly panicked. He didn't plan to tell his father about this, now is the time for the family to choose an heir, if this matter is known to his father. This matter will be taken out by his younger brothers to make a fuss, and his competitiveness will be weakened.

Ming Deyou scolded Captain Ma in his heart, but he still showed a flattering smile on his face.

"Head Ma, please raise your hand in this matter and don't tell Mr. Yuan for the time being. ”

"I won't embarrass Captain Ma in vain, I'm willing to give Captain Ma fifty small yellow croaker. Mingdeyou said painfully.

Hearing that Ming Deyou was going to give him fifty small yellow croaker, Captain Ma's face softened. Fifty small yellow croakers is not a small amount, not only can you buy a good house in Jingshi, but it is also enough for a middle-class family to live for a lifetime.

Although the commander of the horse regiment is a soldier, he can also get some money. But he still hadn't seen so much money.

"Mr. Ming, in that case, I'll give you three days. You can take care of this matter in three days, let's talk. ”

"If I still haven't found something, I really can't do anything about it. ”

Hearing Captain Ma's words, Ming Deyou said with a smile, "Thank you, thank you Captain Ma." ”

After sending the head of the horse away, Ming Deyou called the housekeeper over.

The housekeeper came to Mingdeyou with his stomach in his hands, "Master." ”

Ming Deyou glanced at the housekeeper, "When you went to find the young master, what did the young master tell you?" ”

"The young master said that there was nothing wrong at all, and when the ship arrived at the dock on Hong Kong Island, he checked it carefully and there was no problem. ”

"Nothing has happened on the waterway from Hong Kong Island to Jingang, so the young master said that he doesn't know what's going on at all. ”

"He was worried that you would hit him, and he said that he would check it himself, and he would come back when it was clear. The housekeeper said Ming Yuantang's words again.

"This bunny, I'll discount his dogleg when he comes back. If you get into trouble, you know how to run, and wait for him to come back and clean him up. Ming Deyou said fiercely.

However, this matter still has to be resolved.

Ming Deyou gathered all the people who had come back with Ming Yuantang.

"Everyone knows that our things have been changed. ”

"If this matter is not investigated, no one will survive, and I hope that those of you who know the truth of the matter will come forward. As the saying goes, a good man is a good man, and he is not good at doing what he dares to do. Ming Deyou said to everyone.

The people below listened to Ming Deyou's words, and they looked at each other one by one, and no one spoke.

Seeing that no one was talking, Ming Deyou coughed and continued, "You don't have anyone to speak, so it doesn't matter. You must be traitors, otherwise, so many things cannot be taken away without knowing it, and no one knows. ”

"I'll give you a day, and whoever can give useful evidence will give him five little yellow croakers. However, when the time comes, if you can't say one, two, three, then don't blame me for being unkind. Mingdeyou's eyes narrowed.

What kind of person Ming Deyou is, the subordinates and bodyguards of the Ming family do not know. They were all a little scared, but no one knew what was going on.

Suddenly, a person said, "Master, I feel a very strange thing, and I don't know if it has anything to do with it." ”

Hearing this, Mingdeyou looked at the crowd. It was a man nicknamed Big Tooth who stepped forward.

This one, called Big Tooth, has two big teeth.

"Big Tooth, you talk about it first. ”

"Sir, we were patrolling the ship the night it arrived on Hong Kong Island. Then there was a smell wafting in, and I didn't know what was going on, so I fell asleep on the boat. ”

"Later, when we woke up, we were still on the boat and there was nothing unusual around. I also went to check things on purpose, but I only checked the outer circle, and I saw that everything was there. So we didn't care at the time. ”

"Thinking about it now, it was really strange at the time, it was like drinking too much. I fell asleep in a daze. Big Tooth carefully recalls the events of that day.

Hearing Big Tooth's words, some of the people standing below also remembered.

"Master, there is such a thing, as the big tooth said, we were patrolling around at the time, but I don't know what happened and suddenly felt dizzy, but after lying down for a while, it was fine. ”

"No one thought about what was going on, and we didn't feel anything wrong. ”

"Sir, I remember, I remember that I was patrolling the deck, and when I woke up, I was in the cabin. ”

Hearing everyone's gossip, Ming Deyou felt that something was wrong. In such a short period of time, it was impossible for them to change things on the ship.

"Big Tooth, check the ship carefully to see if it's the one you picked up on Hong Kong Island. Ming Deyou commanded.

Hearing Ming Deyou's words, Big Tooth immediately understood, and Ming Deyou suspected that the ship had been replaced.

Big Tooth immediately took someone to investigate, and it didn't take long for them to return.

"Sir, this ship is really not the original one. ”

Hearing this, the people present immediately discussed, "Who is so bold and dares to change ships with us." ”

"How did you get this one? ”

"I remember, didn't the young master ask the old master to detain the Fang family's ship at that time. ”

"Yes, I remember, the Fang family's ship is loaded with fabric. ”

Hearing this, Ming Deyou immediately asked, "Say, what's going on." ”

"That's what happened to the master, at that time, the young master fell in love with a girl surnamed Fang, and Miss Fang's family was in the fabric business. ”

"In order to get Miss Fang, the young master asked the master to detain the Fang family's boat. ”

Hearing this, Ming Deyou's face trembled slightly with anger, "This rebel, when he goes out to do errands, he thinks about women, if it weren't for this incident, maybe something like that wouldn't have happened." ”

"Someone, get me a car. "Mingdeyou should hurry back and call the old man and stop the boat.

When he hurriedly went back to call the old man, the Fang family's boat disappeared.

Mingde was angry, "Then master, you must find out how this ship disappeared for no reason." ”

"Mr. Ming, don't worry, I will definitely investigate this matter. The old man said this, but his heart was like a mirror. There is no way to investigate this matter.

Hong Kong Island is so big, and it's a mixed bag. And it's been too long for it to be found out.

Ming Deyou put down the phone, and knew in his heart that it was not easy to find out about this matter. Hong Kong Island and Kyoshiri are too far away.