Chapter 826: The Water Deepens
"Click."
Under the underground staircase that winded twice, as Xu Changqing pushed the door open, the faint darkness suddenly dissipated, and a cold wind with a little coolness came to his face, and at the same time, there was a very bright light.
"Uncle, this is ......"
Chunni was stunned by the scene in front of her, and looked at Xu Changqing incredulously.
But there was some caution in her words.
At the beginning, he clearly called Xu Changqing 'big brother', but now he suddenly changed it to 'uncle'.
It seems that in this kind of confined space at this time, getting along with Xu Changqing's lonely men and widows, this little wild girl is also protecting herself in her way.
Xu Changqing was also shocked by the scene in front of him, and didn't have time to pay attention to Chunni's careful thoughts.
Saw.
In front of me is a large space of dozens of square meters, surrounded by several permanent lights, illuminating the surrounding space very transparently, this is actually nothing, what is really shocking is - more than a dozen large boxes in the space!
The mouth of each large box is open, inside, either gold or silver, and there are many pearls and jadeites that are quite dazzling under the lights, which are emitting brilliant light!
This...... It's a treasure room!
"Chunni, let's, we seem to have made a fortune......"
Xu Changqing was stunned for a while before coming back to his senses, pretending to be greedy and saying to Chunni.
Although Xu Changqing has made a lot of money in the matter of the Lianghuai Salt Farm with the tiger power of the Battle of Nine Immortal Mountains, the effect of the silver ticket is not as exciting as that of real money.
Especially at this time, there is very little silver in this secret room, only two or three boxes, and the rest of the boxes are all golden!
Even Xu Changqing has never seen so much gold at one time!
If Empress Xiao Zhou is brought here, I'm afraid that she won't need Xu Changqing to speak at all, she should take the initiative to strip off all her clothes......
"Uncle, you, you won't stay here just for the treasures here, right?"
Chunni swallowed with some difficulty, and looked at Xu Changqing again.
Xu Changqing came back to his senses for a while, and was worried about making excuses, but he didn't expect this little wild girl to be on the road herself, and said calmly: "Your little brain melon is quite good." It was when I got the secret information that I got my eye on this place. But I've been staring at it for more than ten days, and this is the place to find it. β
Chunni couldn't help but be a little scared, swallowed her saliva and said: "Uncle, here, I don't want all this gold and silver, it's all yours, and I thank you for saving my life, when I go out, I will definitely repay you well......"
"Huh?"
Xu Changqing turned to look at her violently.
Although this little wild girl is a little coquettish, her brain is not stupid, but unfortunately, she obviously does not have much experience in the rivers and lakes, and at this time she actually provoked this kind of talk, Xu Changqing originally had no idea about her, and she couldn't stop her evil thoughts.
Chunni was suddenly frightened, and the crossbow machine in her hand was aimed at Xu Changqing: "Uncle, you, you saved my life, I, I don't want to hurt you, but don't force me......"
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Xu Changqing had the urge to vomit blood, did he really guess the shit today, how many times?
But he could only quickly adjust his mentality and said, "Girl, don't mess around." Brother, no, your uncle and I are your life-savers, our sons and daughters of the rivers and lakes, can't we take revenge. You put the crossbow machine down first, we have something to say. β
"No!"
Chunni refused simply and decisively, "Uncle, you, don't blame me, I don't want to do this." But, there are lonely men and women here, I don't want you to harm me......"
"I ......"
Xu Changqing has already decided that after going out this time, he must burn incense, worship the Buddha, and go to this kind of bad luck.
What the fuck is this called?
"Who?!"
"Who's there!"
Xu Changqing suddenly exclaimed in surprise and looked in the direction of the door behind Chunni.
This little girl was subconsciously attracted to attention, and hurriedly looked behind her.
It's too late, it's too soon!
In an instant, Xu Changqing was like a male leopard, directly swept towards Chunni.
"Hmm......"
Chunni's coquettish cry hadn't completely shouted, she had been restrained by Xu Changqing, and the crossbow machine had also fallen into Xu Changqing's hands.
Xu Changqing threw the crossbow machine aside, and while holding her, he tore off a few pieces of fabric from himself with a dagger, tied her hands and feet firmly, and scolded angrily: "Stinky girl, do you still have a fucking conscience?" Lao Tzu tried his best to save you, but you fucking took a crossbow machine at Lao Tzu? Your conscience let the dog eat? β
"Woo, you're bullying me......"
Chunni had never seen such a scene, and she cried loudly.
Xu Changqing was speechless, in order to prevent accidents, he could only take another piece of fabric and plug her small mouth.
Chunni's pupils dilated violently, wanting to say something, but she couldn't say it again.
Xu Changqing didn't bother to pay attention to her anymore, put away her weapons and equipment, put her back on her back, and carefully inspected her surroundings.
These boxes are very large, one is almost one meter seven or eight long, one meter three or four deep, and they are all very edible.
Xu Changqing took Chunni's dagger and flipped through a few carefully, it was really mostly gold, and the condition was also very good!
According to the ratio of gold to silver at this time in the Ming Dynasty, the value of these gold is simply immeasurable.
Counting the treasure jadeite, I'm afraid, it's almost the same if it's not a million taels.
Moreover, looking at the surroundings, the old monk must come down from time to time to investigate, and I am afraid that he still plays with some jade and jade artifacts from time to time......
This old monk is a bit unfathomable!
Xu Changqing originally wanted to find something that could show the identity of the old monk, but after looking around, he didn't find it.
After thinking about it for a while, he directly tied Chunni to a heavy gold box and beckoned: "You little stinky girl with no conscience, when did you repent and tell Lao Tzu, Lao Tzu will go outside to see the situation first, and then come back to clean you up!" β
Chunni was so frightened that she wanted to say something, but she didn't dare to say anything more.
Xu Changqing carefully probed left and right again to make sure that nothing went wrong, this is the way out.
Out of the old monk's courtyard, not surprisingly, Qin Dongxu was already waiting here, and Wang Xi also rushed over.
As soon as they saw Xu Changqing's appearance, both of them were a little frightened, and they fell to their knees on the ground.
Xu Changqing waved his hand irritably: "How's the situation?" What the hell is going on? β
Qin Dongxu hurriedly reported the matter carefully.
It was similar to what the defending officer reported to Empress Xiao Zhou before, it was a sniper of the vendetta type of Jianghu vendetta, but the defending officer did not make it clear at the time, there was still a force on the lake and shore at that time, and they were mainly the ones who did it, and the fifth uncle and Chunni were obviously behind it.
Now, Nanjing has been put under martial law, and the surrounding official roads and various major roads and roads have all been blocked, and all efforts are being made to arrest the murderer.
"Who is it that died, such a big battle?"
Xu Changqing thought for a while and said.
Wang Xi hurriedly said respectfully: "It's all Brother Gongzi." The son of a wealthy merchant in Huzhou, surnamed Wang. There is also one in Quzhou, one in Fuzhou, and one in Suzhou. By the way, the youngest son of the Suzhou Dongting Chamber of Commerce and Vice President Liu, the vice president of the big salt merchants, is also among them. The humble post has just inquired with the people from Jinyiwei and the Wucheng Terracotta Division, and behind these sons, it seems that they all have something to do with the maritime merchants in the southeast......"
"Huh?"
Xu Changqing's brows furrowed tightly, "Is it Zheng Yiguan's subordinate?" β
"Pretty much."
Wang Xi said: "But their families are not weak, Zheng Yiguan will have to appease them when he sees them, I'm afraid he will have to appease ......"
Xu Changqing nodded slowly.
Although Zheng Yiguan was the dominant family in the southeast at this time, he was not able to completely engage in 'Yiyantang', mainly because he did not have much supply.
He controls the sea control and transportation rights at sea, but the specific handling of goods is still the way of the early maritime merchants.
Xu Changqing thought it was just a jealous 'love murder case', but now that he looks at it, the water in it seems to be a little deep.
Coupled with the fact that the old monk's affairs were connected, Xu Changqing was also a little big for a while.
However, by this time, Xu Changqing was already very proficient in this kind of chaos, and he just took his time with the line, and he couldn't solve the problem in a hurry.
Ordered Wang Xi to go back and continue to transfer troops here, at least three or two thousand people were transferred to protect the mountain first, protect the old monk's silver, and then protect the old monk, and then ordered Qin Dongxu to maintain order here, and no longer let outsiders enter the backyard, Xu Changqing breathed a sigh of relief.
But at this time, his stomach growled, and Xu Changqing ordered Qin Dongxu to go to the bottom of the mountain to gather some good wine and food, but after thinking for a while, he interrupted: "Go get a few roast chickens and roast ducks, let's get fatter." Also, get some more covering. β
ββ¦β¦ Be. β
Wang Xi and Qin Dongxu were a little speechless, Xu Changqing was simply a divine operation, but the two of them didn't dare to go against Xu Changqing's will, they were busy working.
Xu Changqing leaned against the door, lit a cigar left by Wang Xi, and began to review the cause and effect of the whole thing.
This matter should not have much to do with my side, after all, I came to this Broken Emperor Wu Temple this time just for Empress Xiao Zhou.
If the matter was done by Queen Xiao Zhou, then she didn't need to kneel. Lick yourself.
But it is not ruled out~~, someone is making a fuss about today's itinerary of Queen Xiao Zhou!
This is a seemingly sudden, but in fact highly premeditated event!
It's just that what the people behind didn't expect was that this matter, in a daze, involved him Xu Changqing as well!
However, the situation is too complicated, and Xu Changqing has no place to use his strength now, so he must not be in a hurry.
If you want to open a breakthrough as quickly as possible and find the line of things, you still have to be on Chunni.
Not long after, Qin Dongxu personally sent two fat roast chickens, three salted ducks, and a few pots of good wine, and reported the defense situation to Xu Changqing.
However, the main hall is also shared with several yamen such as the Criminal Department, the Jinyi Guard, and the Five Cities Soldiers and Horses.
Xu Changqing nodded: "The middle and backyards are strictly guarded, and the back mountain is also guarded by Lao Tzu, and not a single mosquito can be put in." In addition, put the old monk and the little monk in the front yard and detain them, divide them into custody, and give Lao Tzu a good look, and there can be no mistakes! β
"Yes!"
Waiting for Qin Dongxu to leave, Xu Changqing thought for a moment to make sure that nothing was missed, and this was to return to the underground treasure room.
In fact, in this state, the model army has already intervened, and on the official side, Xu Changqing had better show up and investigate the situation.
But at this time, Xu Changqing's status already has capricious capital, and there is no problem in delaying it for a day and a half.
But you can't drag it out too much!
Only by opening the breakthrough of Chunni as soon as possible and grasping the core news inside can Xu Changqing quickly seize the initiative and get the greatest benefit from this turmoil.
When she came to the underground, Chunni was sulking, but when she saw the fat chicken and duck Xu Changqing was holding in her hand, her eyes suddenly lit up, and her stomach began to growl disobediently.
Xu Changqing came to this Wudi Temple at about eight o'clock in the morning, Chunni and the others still have to ambush, they must have come earlier, it has been a day now, she is not hungry to call a ghost.
Xu Changqing deliberately ignored her, directly removed the lid of a box covered with gold, placed it in the middle, poured half a pot of wine first, and then ate it in a big gulp.