The next day, Nian Rusong officially took office and began to inspect the salt affairs and collect the salt tax.

Salt Division.

Nian Rusong sat in the hall and said to Meng Yuan, who was standing below: "Daoist Meng, from today onwards, this official will handle salt affairs in the Yansi Mansion, and I hope that Daoist Meng will help you a lot." ”

"Where does the Nian Lord speak, this is the right reason, and the lower officials will follow the instructions of the Lord. ”

Meng Yuan lowered his head and said.

Nian Rusong nodded.

Immediately, Meng Yuan clapped his hands, and a group of officials moved the salt file file, Meng Yuan bowed down and said, "Lord Nian, this is last year's file. ”

"Hmm. ”

Nian Rusong bowed his head and said, "There is Lord Lao Meng." ”

After that, Nian Rusong instructed the officials to put the file on the table, then sent everyone back, looked at Meng Yuan again, and suddenly said: "Lord Meng, when the official first arrived in Hanzhou, he happened to hear a news on the way, presumably Lord Meng also knew about it, I don't know what Lord Meng thinks?"

The reason why Meng Yuan was not questioned yesterday was that he was tired after a long journey, and second, Meng Yuan must have been prepared, and there was no difference between early and late.

Faced with Nian Rusong's sudden question, Meng Yuan was stunned for a moment, and his heart sank.

In the past, the salt patrol was his own person.

This time, Nian Rusong inspected the salt business, which caught Meng Yuan off guard.

Unexpectedly, the Salt Division trafficked illicit salt, and Hanzhou spread the word.

Originally, he was going to have a banquet for Nian Rusong today and settle the matter with money.

Today, I am afraid that it will not be possible to get my wish.

Meng Yuan's thoughts were far-reaching, and he didn't think of any good solution for a while.

So, Meng Yuan bowed down and said, "What Lord Nian said is that the outside world is spreading about the trafficking of illicit salt in my salt division?"

"That's exactly what happened. ”

Nian Rusong nodded slightly, and then stared at Meng Yuan to see what he was going to say.

In his heart, Nian Rusong felt that those were not rumors.

Maybe he wanted to borrow his hand to defeat the salt division.

But who exactly it is, he doesn't know for the time being.

Sooner or later, though, it will come to the surface.

Meng Yuan's eyes narrowed slightly, he had already thought of a rhetoric in his heart, and said respectfully to Nian Rusong: "Don't hide it from Lord Nian, the Salt Division will indeed hand over a part of the salt to the various Jianghu forces every year, and it is not recorded here, there is no salt citation, in fact, it is private salt." ”

Hearing Meng Yuan admit it so neatly, Nian Rusong's eyes sharpened, stared at him tightly and did not speak, quietly waiting for the following.

didn't let Nian Rusong wait for a long time, Meng Yuan explained without hesitation: "But this matter is acquiesced by Your Majesty, not the lower officials make their own opinions, Lord Wangnian is aware of it, if you don't believe it, you can confirm it in front of Your Majesty." ”

Nian Rusong didn't speak, he was patrolling the history of the salt palace, what was the situation of the salt affairs in the south of the Yangtze River, and when he returned to Beijing, he was going to report it truthfully.

Meng Yuan's words are easy to debunk whether they are true or false.

Thinking of this, Nian Rusong's doubts were a little loose, and he also preferred to believe Meng Yuan's words.

Seeing that Nian Rusong's face was slightly relaxed, Meng Yuan's heart moved, and he continued to explain: "Nian Rusong has been in the capital for a long time, maybe it is not only the sinister of the rivers and lakes, the reason why Your Majesty handed over some of the private salt to the various rivers and lakes forces is actually to maintain stability.

Salt has always been a huge profit, if part of the benefits are not shared with the Jianghu forces, it will inevitably cause turmoil, just like the official and private partnership between the imperial court and the Sea Shark Gang, which is also to balance the Jiangnan Salt Gang. ”

"Your Majesty acquiesces?"

Nian Rusong frowned slightly and asked, "Why has Your Majesty never mentioned it to this official?"

"Huh. ”

Meng Yuan smiled helplessly and said, "This matter is a consensus, and when I think about it, Your Majesty thinks that Nian Dame knows about it, so he won't say much." ”

But in his heart, he is stubborn and paranoid, where does he know what to balance.

"According to what you said, the outside world is all rumors and slander the salt division?"

Nian Rusong asked quietly.

He believed Meng Yuan's words, but he was still a little puzzled, and he didn't clarify what joints were there.

"Not bad. ”

Meng Yuan's expression was straight, and he said in a deep voice: "The rumor began to circulate three days ago, and then quickly spread throughout Hanzhou, just when the adults arrived in Hanzhou, the timing is so coincidental, there must be a conspiracy in it." ”

Nian Rusong's face sank.

This was a conspiracy that prompted him to investigate the Salt Division.

"Recently, has the young man investigated this matter?"

Nian Rusong asked.

Yesterday, he asked Fang Wenhan, but Fang Wenhan was vague and didn't know what he meant.

Could it be that this matter has something to do with Fang Wenhan?

"Not yet. ”

Meng Yuan was annoyed in his heart, and said with a depressed face.

Nian Ru loose twist must ponder.

Even Meng Yuan doesn't know who it is?

and Meng Yuan's words, the authenticity is still a question mark for the time being.

At this time, I only heard Meng Yuan say: "However, this person has ill intentions, and he must have other purposes." ”

"Hmm. ”

Nian Rusong bowed slightly, and said: "The salt division is very important, and some people with ulterior motives are also reasonable, and Lord Meng still needs to continue to investigate." ”

"This ......"

Meng Yuan hesitated.

Nian Rusong frowned and said, "What's the matter, isn't Lord Meng unwilling to investigate this matter?"

"Not really. ”

Meng Yuan hurriedly explained and said, "The salt divisions are all ordinary officials, and they are not very good at investigations. ”

"Then ask Six Doors to assist in the investigation, I heard that Six Doors is a secret detective, I don't know if it's true or not?"

Nian Rusong didn't think much about it, and blurted out his debut.

Meng Yuan was slightly stunned, thought for a while and said, "I'm afraid the six doors don't want to help." ”

"Why?"

Nian Rusong asked curiously.

Meng Yuan explained: "Since the death of Lord Bai Shao, the six doors of Hanzhou have been in charge of the two deputy chief arrests, Nian Mingcheng and Zhu Gaozhuo, and later Tang Yuan served as the deputy chief arrester of Hanzhou, and sent Nian Mingcheng to prison, and now the six doors are actually controlled, and Zhu Gaozhuo is only assisting from the side. ”

"Oh?"

Nian Rusong was surprised.

He didn't know about this matter, and Fang Wenhan didn't mention it to him.

Meng Yuan secretly glanced at Nian Rusong and said, "I heard that Tang Yuan is rude, reckless, and unruly this time, so he may not be willing to listen to our dispatch. ”

Hearing this, Nian Rusong's brows furrowed tightly.

This is very different from what Fang Thorn Shi said.

Who is true or false?

"Moreover, since this son was appointed as the deputy chief arrester of Hanzhou, he has never gone to other yamen. ”

Meng Yuan said lightly.

Although the six doors are independent of the major government offices, Tang Yuan, as the deputy chief catcher, should visit the chief officials of the yamen.

The reason why I said this was because I didn't want Tang Yuan to intervene.

"Since that's the case, then ask Fang Tingshi to assist in the investigation. ”

Nian Rusong then said.

Meng Yuan's eyes changed for a while, so he nodded and said, "The lower official obeys the order, and I will go to the Assassin Mansion in a few days, and ask Lord Fang to send someone to assist." ”

In fact, in Nian Rusong's heart, it would be better if he could mobilize the people from the Governor's Palace.

It's a pity that he didn't have a will.

The governor of Hanzhou will not pay attention to him either.

Subsequently, Nian Rusong said to Meng Yuan: "This official will deal with the salt affairs first, and Lord Meng will investigate the rumors, and there is still a salt tax to be collected as soon as possible." ”

"Yes, Nian. ”

Meng Yuan nodded solemnly, bowed and said, "The lower official will retire first." ”

Nian Rusong lowered his head, began to deal with the salt affairs, and waved his hand to let Meng Yuan leave.

Meng Yuan quietly retreated.

At this time, Nian Rusongfang raised his head, looked at the back of Meng Yuan leaving, and couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

It didn't seem as simple as he thought.

Did the Salt Division really not traffic in illicit salt?

Thinking of this, Nian Rusong glanced at the file next to him and smiled helplessly.

If he could really find out, Meng Yuan would not have taken it out.

I'm afraid he can't do anything as a salt patrol.

Nian Ru sighed with relief and continued to deal with official business without thinking much about it.

For some reason, he believed in Fang Wenhan more.

It seems to be a rumor, but it is groundless.

Perhaps, it does.

The purpose is to get his attention and achieve the ulterior secret.

Therefore, he still decided to meet the vice president of the six doors.

Meng Yuan, who walked out, glanced meaningfully at the hall, and his face became gloomy.

Immediately, he went to the Assassin's Mansion.

In any case, Nian Rusong's orders cannot be disobeyed.

......

Evening.

Nian Rusong returned to the mansion.

Through his access to various files, there is indeed no problem.

Whether it is the yield of salt or the salt introduction, it can be correct.

There is nothing wrong with that.

"Your Excellency. ”

Liu Bai walked into the hall and bowed to the new year.

"Did you see Tang Yuan today?"

Nian Rusong immediately asked.

Liu Bai shook his head.

Nian Rusong's eyes froze, his brows furrowed, and he said: "This official is the second rank of the imperial court to patrol the salt imperial history, can't he even see a deputy chief of the six doors?

"Hehe, my lord misunderstood. ”

Liu Bai was stunned, smiled bitterly, and said, "How could my subordinates go to see Tang Yuan in person, wouldn't that be a startling snake." ”

Without letting Nian Rusong ask, Liu Bai said: "My subordinates asked someone to write a letter, presumably Tang Yuan will come over to meet the adults when he sees this letter." ”

Nian Rusong nodded suddenly, he thought that Tang Yuan would dare not see him.

"What do you get today?"

Liu Bai asked.

Nian Rusong shook his head and said, "Nothing, there is nothing wrong with the file." Tomorrow, Master Liu will go to the Salt Division with me to consult the files. ”

Liu Bai was his staff and helped him a lot.

Liu Bai is indispensable.

"What people!"

Just as the two were communicating in a low voice, a burst of cheers suddenly sounded in the courtyard.

Immediately after, the sound of drawing knives sounded one after another.

Liu Bai and Nian Rusong glanced at each other.

Nian Rusong got up and walked out.

"My lord, it's dangerous outside, leave it to the guards. ”

Liu Bai said with a worried face.

Nian Rusong waved his hand and said, "If the other party is strong, it's useless to hide anywhere, it's better to go out and take a look." ”

Liu Bai also hurriedly followed.

"Chok!", "Chok!", "Choke!", ......

The sound of drawing knives rang out one after another.

After Nian Rusong and the two walked out, they saw a group of guards surrounding a young man dressed in black.

"What kind of person, the night into the mansion of the Nian. ”

One of the guards asked, holding a knife.

The other guards were also on standby.

These guards are all masters of the congenital realm, and they are responsible for protecting Nian Rusong to Hanzhou.

Seeing that Tang Yuan had been silent, these guards didn't talk nonsense, and rushed forward with their swords.

Seeing this, Tang Yuan chuckled, didn't make a move, and took a step forward.

In an instant, one after another sword qi surrounded his body, shocking the faces of the guards.

"Yuan Shen Realm powerhouse!"

Many of the guards exclaimed.

Tang Yuan flicked his fingers, and several transparent sword qi flicked the knife in the guard's hand away.

Of course, he didn't hurt anyone.

Bang bang bang......

These guards were only innate realms, and they had no resistance in the face of Tang Yuan.

Seeing this, Nian Rusong's pupils shrank.

Along the way, he didn't encounter any danger.

Unexpectedly, when I arrived in Hanzhou, I encountered a night attack by a powerhouse in the Yuanshen Realm.

I saw Tang Yuan walk up to Nian Rusong, looked up, arched his hand and chuckled: "Xiaguan Tang Yuan, meet Lord Nian." ”

A hint of surprise flashed in Nian Rusong's eyes.

I didn't expect it to be Tang Yuan.

Liu Bai was also surprised, he had never seen Tang Yuan, and he didn't know his appearance, he only knew that he was young.

It's just that I didn't expect this son to be so young.

"It turned out to be Lord Tang, but the official was taken aback. ”

Nian Rusong stepped forward, helped Tang Yuan and said with a bitter smile.

In the face of the powerhouse of the Yuan Shen Realm, even if the grade is lower than his own, he does not dare to hold it up.

In this world, the respect of the strong is not just talking.

Tang Yuan chuckled and said, "Nian forgive me, just to hide people's eyes, I will sneak over at night." ”

Liu Bai waved his hand and asked the guards to retreat.

"Lord Tang, please. ”

Nian Rusong said with a smile.

Liu Bai asked the servant to serve tea.

The three of them walked in together.

After taking a seat, Liu Bai took the lead in asking, "I don't know if Lord Tang came here after receiving the letter?"

"Exactly. ”

Tang Yuan glanced at Liu Bai and said, "Xia Guan was originally going to Yansi tomorrow to meet Lord Nian, but the letter clearly asked Xia Guan to come over secretly, so he simply sneaked over tonight.

I believe that the following officials can not detect this huge Hanzhou yet, so Nian adults don't have to worry, no one will be able to find out. ”

Nian Rusong was shocked in his heart.

Tang Yuan was too confident.

"Letting Lord Tang come over at night is really a mistake of a certain year, and I hope Lord Tang can forgive me for the rudeness. ”

Nian Rusong said apologetically.

Tang Yuan shook his head and didn't say anything.

After pondering for a moment, Tang Yuan asked, "I don't know what is the important matter for Lord Nian to let the lower officials come over?"

Nian Rusong thought for a while, and suddenly asked, "I wonder what gossip Lord Tang has heard recently?"

"Your Excellency is talking about the sale of illicit salt by the Salt Division?"

Tang Yuan said clearly.

Nian Rusong nodded.

Tang Yuan knew that this matter was not unusual.

"That's exactly what happened. ”

Nian Rusong said: "I don't know who Lord Tang is spreading this story?"

"The lower officials really don't know about this. ”

Tang Yuan shook his head and said, "However, I'm afraid there is a shadow of the Jianghu forces among them. ”

"Oh?"

Nian Rusong immediately asked: "Lord Tang's words can be taken seriously, how can you see it." ”

"Huh. ”

Tang Yuan chuckled lightly and said, "Xiaguan is in charge of all matters in the martial arts of Hanzhou, and he still knows a little about these things, if there is no intervention of the martial arts forces, it is impossible to spread the storm all over the city." ”

"Do you know which side it is?"

Nian Rusong continued to ask.

Tang Yuan smiled bitterly and said, "The officials really don't know about this matter, I don't know if Lord Nian wants to investigate?"

"This is also the reason why this official invited Lord Tang to come over. ”

Nian Rusong said: "There is no wind in the air, whether there is a problem with the salt division, this official must find out." ”

"Xia Guan does not have the right to investigate the Salt Division, so I am afraid that he will not be able to help. ”

Tang Yuan shook his head and didn't agree immediately.

Even if Tang Yuan didn't agree, Nian Rusong couldn't do anything about him.

Even if he is a salt patrol imperial history, he has no right to mobilize the six gates.