"Uncle, the matter over there in Shuixi has been completed, and the craftsmen who were taken away have been rescued safely,"

Qi Dayong stood beside the desk with his head bowed and lowered his hands, and replied in a low voice: "According to the news that came back, the person behind him brought the craftsmen to Shuixi, on the one hand, he wanted to deliberately create a 'disappearance incident' and take the opportunity to incite the people to revolt; Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info"

Qi Jinzhi sat behind the desk, leaned back on the back of the chair, and quietly listened to Qi Dayong's report.

“…… Fortunately, the craftsmen were not familiar with the structure of the entire Zhuo Tsutsui, and they only told the few pieces of information they knew to the black-clothed people who had robbed them. The subordinates estimated that it would take at least a few months for them to replicate Zhuo Tsutsu Well. ”

Qi Dayong continued, his tone vaguely showing a bit of worry.

That's right, he was indeed a little worried, although those craftsmen couldn't help the gangsters to copy Zhuo Tsutsui, but they told each other the basic principles.

The other party only needs to find a skilled carpenter to crack the secret of Takutsui, and when the secret is known by the second person, it is no longer a secret.

Qi Dayong was worried that the Qi family's fortune tree would be planted by people before it could create enough wealth for the Qi family, and at that time, the mining of well salt would not be a certain situation.

In case it is repeatedly spread to Beijing by people with good intentions, so that the nobles in the palace know that well salt can be produced in large quantities, it must not be long before the imperial court will include well salt in the scope of the government's monopoly.

The things that the Qi family finally invented are no longer exclusive to the Qi family, and some people will even use this to attack Qi Jinzhi - with this sharp weapon, why not play the imperial court? It's just a matter of concealing it and not reporting it, but you still have to secretly boil salt, and take advantage of the loopholes of the Great Qi Law, which is simply knowing the law and breaking the law!

A big hat is buttoned down, even if someone in Beijing is around, it will affect Qi Jinzhi's career.

Qi asked suddenly, "In whose salt works did those craftsmen conduct the experiment?" ”

Qi Dayong was stunned for a moment, and then said: "It was originally the property of the Wusama family, but after the Ma family was confiscated by the uncle, all the properties were returned to the government. After Duan Zhixian took office, in order to encourage farmers to open up wasteland, he sold some barren mountains and barren fields at low prices. One of the barren mountains was bought by a mountain man who had just come down the mountain, and later changed hands several times, and now the owner is actually a big salt merchant in Yangzhou, who is only a shopkeeper in the southwest. ”

Qi Jinzhi's eyes flashed with brilliance, and he asked in a low voice, "What about the shopkeeper?" Liu Hu: When they went to rescue the craftsman, did they find that person? Also, where did he get the guts to hide and detain hundreds of craftsmen? ”

Qi Dayong hurriedly said, "So that the uncle knows that Liu Hu has arrested the shopkeeper, and when he was interrogated, the shopkeeper confessed, saying that he didn't know that those craftsmen were plundered, and he bought them from the head of the Wumeng Zhan family, as well as the deeds and documents, everything is in accordance with the law." ”

"Oh? And what's going on? ”

Qi Jinzhi narrowed his eyes, feeling more and more that this matter was not simple.

Qi Dayong nodded, "Liu Hu has checked, the deed in the shopkeeper's hand is true, at least the name, age and handprints are true, and there is also a file in the Shuixi Mansion, and the archive time is actually two months ago." ”

Qi Jinzhi sat up straight, his hands clasped together against his chin, "It's kind of interesting...... Hehe, this fake show was also made real by 'him', it seems that 'he' was really premeditated. ”

Qi Dayong's tone was also a little amazed, and he said slowly: "Yes, fortunately, Liu Hu sent people to control the entire salt field first, and those craftsmen dared to shout grievances, explain their identities in public, and explain in unison that they were kidnapped, and they have never sold themselves." Otherwise, with those deeds alone, Liu Hu would not be able to easily save all the people. ”

Qi Jinzhi nodded slowly, "Indeed, 'he' has done this matter so well, and he has made it so solemn, if it is not handled well, it will alarm the government and the big camp, and at that time, we will add a lot of trouble." ”

If it really gets into trouble with the government, Qi Jinzhi must explain why Wumeng's Xiangyong appeared in Shuixi, and Ma Hanze will also suspect that he mobilized the soldiers and horses of the Shuixi battalion.

Qi Dayong listened to Qi Jinzhi's words, Fang breathed a sigh of relief, raised his eyes to look at Qi Jinzhi's face, and said cautiously: "What the uncle said is that Liu Hu is also afraid of causing unnecessary trouble, so he will temporarily let the shopkeeper go." Uncle, Liu Hu didn't mean to act without permission, but uncle, don't worry, Li Hu has secretly left people behind, paying close attention to the actions of the shopkeeper and the salt farm. ”

If it is a back-and-forth request, even if it is a flying pigeon, it will take a day or two, and the most scarce thing on Liu Hu's side is time.

If it drags on for a long time, it will lead to suspicion and even a series of troubles.

Qi Jinzhi raised his right hand to interrupt him, "I understand, Liu Hu is doing a good job, even if he flies the pigeon and asks for instructions, my arrangement is like this." ”

Qi Dayong could hear that his master really didn't care, so he secretly breathed a sigh of relief and continued to reply: "...... Liu Hu left enough manpower and set off at noon today, escorting more than 100 craftsmen back to Wumeng. Counting the time, they will arrive at Fucheng in the evening. ”

"Very well, when they come back, they will be properly settled."

Qi Jinzhi was finally able to breathe a sigh of relief, it's good for people to live, after all, it's more than a hundred lives, if there is really a case, first, he can't explain to the victim and his family, and second, he can't explain to the court.

Qi Dayong hesitated, "Uncle, after this incident, my subordinates are worried that those craftsmen will and will have a grudge against the uncle and grandmother. What if, what if, they don't want to go to work in the salt works again? If you take 10,000 steps back, even if these craftsmen will stay, their families may not agree. ”

In fact, what he wanted to say more was that a few days ago, those family members were instigated to come to the government to make trouble, although they were unintentional and innocent, but they indirectly caused the accident of the grandmother's premature birth.

The grandfather and grandmother can not hold the innocent people accountable, but the women and children who participated in the disturbance will fear that the grandfather and grandmother will retaliate against them in the future, or even if they are not worried about this, they will question the prestige of the government because their family members have disappeared and almost been killed.

In the end, they may rather risk offending the Fuzun couple than do anything for the Fuzun anymore.

If it was only the loss of a hundred skilled craftsmen, it would not be a big deal, Qi Dayong was afraid that this matter would spread, and more Wumeng people would have bad conjectures - Fu Zunshu was a big move, there were too many enemies in the dark, and if he worked with him, it was very likely that he would be implicated and cause people to die at every turn.

The Qi family has set up several properties in Wumeng, including salt farms, plantations, and several granges, each of which requires a large number of people.

If the salt field incident is not handled well, it will definitely affect several other places.

Qi Jinzhi frowned, yes, saving people back is only the first step, and the rest needs to be appeased and enhance the people's trust in him Qi Jinzhi.

"Besides, there's one more thing,"

Qi Dayong hesitated again and again, but still reminded stubbornly, "Uncle, it's almost August, you see, shouldn't the rituals of the government officials and servants be prepared?" ”

Qi was generous and treated his subordinates very leniently, and from the time he was still in Wusa Zhixian County, he did not forget to prepare a festival for the public servants in the yamen.

Whenever there is a birthday or a happy event in the yamen, Qi Jinzhi will also ask people to give red envelopes, gifts or gifts in the name of the yamen.

Qi Jinzhi was able to gain a firm foothold in the southwest so quickly, and it was not just a pair of iron fists, but a lot of silver money was scattered, it still had an effect.

This year is the first year that Qi Jinzhi has come to Wumeng, and it will be the Mid-Autumn Festival soon.

"Oops! I—I've forgotten about it. ”

Qi Jinzhi slapped his forehead violently, his face full of chagrin.

Actually, it's not that he forgot, but he didn't think about these things at all.

Because in the past, these were all arranged by Gu Jialuo and personally ordered people to prepare them.

I think that when Gu Jialuo first arrived in Wusa, he specially asked people to register the people in the yamen and their families in detail.

Among them, there is a booklet that records the birthdays of all the members of the yamen and the important days of the elders in the family, and is handed over to a special maid to check it regularly.

Whenever it was the birthday of a certain errand officer or the birthday of his parents, Gu Jialuo, who was reminded by the maid, would order someone to prepare an appropriate gift according to the official position, seniority, and daily performance of the errand officer.

On the three festivals a year, in addition to the official share, Gu Jialuo would also order people to distribute gifts to everyone in the name of Qi Jinzhi.

Of course, the gifts also depend on the individual's situation, ranging from expensive pen, ink, paper, inkstone, to ordinary cloth and wine.

At this time, the respect and love of the big and small servants in the yamen reached a new high.

Even if someone else planted the eyeliner in the yamen and secretly criticized Qi Jinzhi's many faults, he still had to touch his conscience and say, "Qi Jingguan is indeed generous, interesting enough!" ”

But Qi Jinzhi understood that these were all the credit of his virtuous help. It is precisely because of Gu Jialuo's ability that Qi Jinzhi only needs to worry about official affairs, and the backyard and the pacification of his subordinates are all handled by Gu Jialuo.

It's been almost three years in the blink of an eye, and Qi Jinzhi has long been used to being a shopkeeper, if it weren't for Qi Dayong's reminder at this time, he wouldn't have thought of it at all.

Alas, Arrow's fall has caused so much trouble.

Qi Jinzhi rubbed his eyebrows and said, "Okay, you go down, I will order someone to prepare for the August Festival." ”

“…… Yes, the subordinates retired! Qi Dayong bowed and retreated.

As soon as he walked out of the study, Qi Dayong met a young woman dressed in moon white clothes. He hurriedly paused and looked down to avoid his gaze.

Qi Dayong was afraid of the defense of men and women, and had the intention to dodge, but the person who came had a frank face, slowly stopped in front of him, and asked softly: "It's Captain Qi, can my cousin be in the study?" ”

Qi Dayong swallowed and foamed, and said a little unnaturally: "Little Qi Dayong, I have seen Miss Chu." ”

Chu Pei smiled and bowed, "Captain Qi doesn't need to be polite, I was ordered by my aunt to take the list of guests for the Full Moon Banquet to discuss with my cousin. I just don't know if my cousin is free at this time? ”

Qi Dayong hurriedly said: "Back to Miss Chu, the uncle is in the study." It's just that the little ones don't know if the uncle is busy with business. ”

Chu Pei didn't seem to hear the second half of Qi Dayong's words, and nodded with a smile: "It's good that my cousin is in the study." ”

With that, she nodded at Qi Dayong again, and then walked towards the study.

Qi Dayong caught a glimpse of a piece of clothing sliding in front of his eyes, and the subtle footsteps gradually faded away, and he couldn't help but raise his head, just in time to see Chu Pei's back rushing to the study.

He frowned, Rao is a big old man can also see that this Miss Chu is obviously 'the drunkard's intention is not to drink', he said that he would come to help, but in his heart he had the idea of marrying into the Qi family.

Oh no, it's not good!

Qi Dayong thought about it, and originally wanted to go directly to the front office, but now he changed his mind and walked all the way to the second gate of the back office.

"Brother Qi, thank you, I thanked you on behalf of our girl!"

Zi Su's cheeks were slightly red and he bowed to Qi Dayong, and whispered words of thanks.

Qi Dayong waved his hand again and again, looked left and right, and saw that there were no outsiders around, so he said in a low voice: "Although I, Qi Dayong, am a martial artist, I also know that grandma treats our uncle sincerely, and our Qi family really can't stand any changes." ”

Qi Dayong is a servant of the Qi family, he grew up listening to the infighting between the east and the west, and he is very clear about the selfishness in the inner house.

The concubine is the source of the chaos, the family and the talent are prosperous, Qi Jinzhi's situation is difficult enough, Qi Dayong doesn't want the uncle's backyard to catch fire again.

Of course, he secretly ran to report the news, and he was a little careful about himself, and peeked at the delicate beautiful girl, and two suspicious blush rose on Qi Dayong's big black face.

"Huh? She finally couldn't take it anymore? ”

Gu Jialuo listened to Shisu's relay, and a slight mockery flashed in his eyes. Qi Jinzhi ignored her for two days, she couldn't sit still, and began to run to the study to block people?!

"Grandma, she said she was going to discuss things with the uncle, but the mainland must be thinking-"

Ziwei looked angry and scolded hatefully: "Good young lady, I kept saying that I had no intention of the uncle in front of you, and I turned my face and ran to seduce the uncle." Grandma, you must not be appeased any longer. ”

Shisu also nodded vigorously, "Yes, grandma, you can't let her go easily this time." ”

Liwei, must be Liwei, if the grandmother does not declare sovereignty again, some people will forget who the mistress of this house is.

Gu Jialuo smiled coldly, "It really can't be appeased." ”

However, there is no need to establish authority, because her Gu Jialuo's prestige is not established, but already there.

At the same time, Chu Pei approached the study step by step with her signature smile, but her body tensed, and today she was going to verify one of her guesses in person.

As long as she finds tangible evidence, she can push Gugaro to destruction...... (To be continued.) )