Two days later, Liang Wensheng received an official letter from the Yamen of the Huai'an Branch of the Huai Salt Division. taiwanvod.

Liang Wensheng, who was full of doubts, opened the official document, glanced at it a few times, and was stunned all of a sudden. How is this possible, three bags of illicit salt were found in twenty boats. The price of three packs of illicit salt is less than ten taels of silver, and if Zhuang Tongzhi or Ji Jiude risked their lives to bring illicit salt for the sake of these ten taels of silver, he would not believe it anyway. And it's even more impossible to go to Jiangnan to sell illicit salt. Because Shandong also produces salt locally, there are two salt farms not far from here, and the price is cheaper than that in Jiangnan. Taking 10,000 steps back, even if they want to risk being beheaded to sell illicit salt, they will not go far and go to Jiangnan to sell illicit salt. Even if you don't know how to do business again, you won't be so stupid.

Since it wasn't the two of them, they must have fallen into someone else's trap and been framed. The two of them were just his subordinates, and many things were done according to orders, and it was impossible to offend the people of the Lianghuai Salt Division.

At this point, he immediately thought that this time the matter was aimed at him, and it was by no means as simple as it seemed. The important thing is that now he has lost two of his own people who he has picked up with his own hands at once. This is tantamount to losing a right-hand man.

Liang Wensheng tried hard to recall all the big and small things since he came to Juzhou, after he came, it can be said that he has done many big things, promoted some people, and also suppressed some people and offended some people. Especially in the food shortage case when he first took office, the Qi family, the Zhang family, and the Liu family were suppressed, especially the Qi family was the worst, and now Qi Weifu has been beheaded, Qi Honglie is in exile, and the other families of the Qi family must hate him to the core. Some other squires and officials were also suppressed to varying degrees. Forced by the power in his hands, these squires and officials must hate him to the core, and there are many pairs of eyes staring at his handle behind him, looking for his pigtails. Whenever they get the chance, they will definitely pounce at any time.

You must know that the upper echelons of power in a state and county can be divided into three groups, namely officials, officials and gentry. When two of them are combined, the third is bound to be unlucky. Of course, if the three collude with each other, the unlucky ones must be the common people.

Generally speaking, because the officials and squires are both local snakes, they are naturally closer to outsiders such as officials. Therefore, there are only two situations in the states and counties in the world, one is that the squire and the officials colluded to make the governor or county get blood in the urine; The other is that Zhizhou or Zhixian also joined, hello everyone, hello everyone, get rich together, fish and meat together in the township, and make the people ruined.

Of course, sometimes, when encountering that kind of strong governor or county, the officials and squires will be obedient, and they can only cooperate with their tails, and when they survive this term, everyone will happily beat gongs and drums to send him off. For example, Hai Ruihai, who later lived in the Jiajing Dynasty, is a typical example. As for the opposition between the squire and the officials, it is almost impossible. The life of everyone in a place for generations has long been intertwined, and the villagers in the township have not looked up and looked down, and they have to help each other when they encounter things, so they have to leave a little affection for each other.

Liang Wensheng felt that although he was a strong Zhizhou, he had been here for too short a time and had developed too fast, and he had not yet cleaned up these officials and squires, and they had not yet learned to cooperate with their tails. These squires and officials are going to unite and prepare to trap him, and now they are taking advantage of the opportunity of the state government to go to Jiangnan to buy grain to get rid of his people first, and then come to get rid of him.

Liang Wensheng is a doer

A very organized man, he never fights uncertain battles, as evidenced by the fact that he sent a chief to make an unannounced visit before taking office. After he came to office, he learned about the background of the squires, officials, wealthy families, and big families in the state. He knows who can move and who can't.

Next, Liang Wensheng thought about the squire Xu who might attack him, or Zhuang Wenxuan and Ji Jiude. He has basically figured out the routines of these squires and officials now, and the most they can do is to make a rumor, make trouble, and then fish in troubled waters to make a profit. If you want to say that the people who let them buy the two Huai Salt Division Yamen in the south of the Yangtze River have a black hand behind their backs, these ground snakes don't have so much energy.

Since it can't be the local squire, who could it be? Liang Wensheng thought about it for a long time and didn't come up with an idea.

At this time, Liang Wenhui reminded: "My lord, do you remember the incident when the young master bought a mirror last month?" That Yangzhou Lu family is one of the top ten salt merchants in Yangzhou, and if it sticks to salt, he is the only one. ”

After Liang Wenhui's reminder, Liang Wensheng immediately remembered that this incident did make the Lu family suffer a big loss at that time. Could it be because this matter offended the Lu family? Speaking of this, it has something to do with the Zhou family and the He family, in the auction land at that time, the Lu family did not get the land they wanted, it can be said that they lost face and lost money, and the Lu family must have a grudge. The eldest son of the Lu family smashed the mirror angrily in Zhouji Department Store is enough to show his attitude, and it is obvious that he is openly tearing his face.

After sorting this out, he hurriedly sent someone to invite He Zhiyuan to come to the yamen to discuss the matter together.

When Liang Wensheng explained what he thought about this matter to He Zhiyuan, He Zhiyuan immediately thought that this matter must have been done by the Lu family. I thought in my heart that if the Lu family succeeded in this incident, Lord Liang would inevitably be dismissed. These salt merchants have a lot of energy, if they are replaced by their people in the middle of the court, the construction of the city in Hejia Town will inevitably be affected, and if it becomes an unfinished project at that time, those merchants who bought the land must ask for the return of the land and the silver, at that time most of the silver has been spent, even if the Zhou family and the He family can return a part, they will inevitably be greatly injured, and the other merchants will not eat them alive...... It's scary to think about!

So he said with great certainty: "Lord Liang, this matter must be done by the Lu family." Which of these big salt merchants doesn't have an intertwined relationship with the Yansi Yamen? This time, it must be the Lu family who bought off the Yansi Yamen, and then did it behind his back. On the surface, it is aimed at Zhuang Tongzhi and Ji Si, and secretly it is aimed at you. I believe that the impeachment of the Lord by the Yansi Yamen is already on the way to the capital, and they just want you to step down. ”

Liang Wensheng said: "I also thought of this layer, and they were at most accused of negligence in employing people. The key now is to know that they are being framed, but there is no evidence to be found. ”

"My lord, I think that no matter what, go to Huai'an first, meet our people, and if you want to find evidence, you need to start there. There are also 200,000 stone of grain to be transported back first, the south is very humid, and after a long time, the grain will become moldy and spoiled, and we are the ones who suffer. He Zhiyuan reminded.

"Yes, you have to go to Huai'an first. Ay! The key now is that if the big state can't send the right people to negotiate with it. "Liang Wensheng really can't send the right person to Huai'an to negotiate, it stands to reason that the prison secretary is the most likely to negotiate

is suitable, but this person is a servant who sees the wind and rudder, and now he sees that Liang Wensheng is going to be unlucky, maybe he will make something bad behind his back, let him go to Liang Wensheng A hundred times not at ease.

He Zhiyuan looked at him embarrassed, and knew the urine nature of these officials in the yamen, it would be good not to fall into the well at this time, and he still wanted to work hard for him, which was impossible. So he said, "My lord, I'd better go for a trip." If the adults over there have acquaintances, it is best to bring a letter to see if they can bring the food and people back first. ”

Liang Wensheng heard that he was going, and he didn't doubt his ability to do things, but judging from his appearance, he was too young, and the people of Yansi might not be able to look up to him, so he said: "You and Wenhui go together, the two of them still have a care." If you want to talk about acquaintances, there is one. Lord Lin, a member of the household department in Nanjing, and I are friends, and I wrote to ask him to come forward, but I don't know if the Yansi Yamen will give Lord Lin this face. ”

Liang Wensheng knew that the household department in Nanjing was also a bit of real power, but the staff wailang was a five-official, and the capital envoy of the Yansi Yamen was from three, even if he was the same as the fourth, these high-level and powerful officials may not be able to give face to a five-member outsider, but they have to try to know.

He Zhiyuan knew that Liang Wensheng was worried that he was too young and people would despise him. I thought it would be a good idea to go with his long-term entourage, so I agreed with Lord Liang's opinion. Then he reminded again: "My lord, this matter can actually be informed to Yishui Lingzhi County, and now that his 100,000 stone grain is also detained, he may be able to come up with a better way." ”

Liang Wensheng was reminded by him, and said enlightenedly: "Well, what you said reminded me. Ling Zhixian is a native of Tongzhou, and he was born in Jinshi, he must be more familiar with the ground of the capital than us, and he must know some of the big people in the capital, even if he doesn't expect them to contribute, it is good to listen to some news. And he is still counting on our 300,000 taels of silver, if something goes wrong on our side, he will lose the fat in his mouth, and he will definitely be in a hurry. ”

He Zhiyuan thought for a while and then said: "Lord Liang is right, you have to try many roads. This time, I went to Huai'an and planned to take Xu Detian and Ma Wu with me, and it would be safer along the way. By the way, I heard some news from the Lu family, and there must be shady dealings between these salt merchants and the salt division yamen. As long as we can find some evidence against them, we can come to 'encircle Wei and save Zhao'. ”

"Wai Wei to save Zhao? Are you saying that if we find out their tricks and give them a knife, they will feel the pain, and they can only give up on their own initiative and force them to release the boat and people? Liang Wensheng slowly tapped his fingers on the table, thought for a while and then said: "Your idea is good, I heard that the Yamen of the Salt Division and the Imperial History of Salt Patrol have always been at odds. I also mentioned this idea in my letter to Lord Lin, who was in the household department of Nanjing, not far from Yangzhou, and knew more things, and must be able to find a feasible way to come out. ”

Then Liang Wensheng tapped the table with his fingers, his face was full of fighting spirit, and said: "Don't hesitate, Gongzi He, you should also go back and prepare quickly, and I will also write a letter to send someone to Lord Lin immediately." I will ask Liang Wenhui to bring the letter directly to Hejia Town tomorrow, the matter is urgent, I will not send you, you will leave tomorrow! ”

"As it should be, I will go back and prepare immediately, and wait for Liang Chang to set off with him in Hejia Town tomorrow morning." He Zhiyuan agreed.

(End of chapter)

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