Wen Ruchun and He Kuan just walked on the front foot. Wang Meng came in with a person. The two of them came to Zhang Fan. Zhang Fan raised his head and looked at the man. In his forties. A rugged face. It looks very loyal. He also has the heroic spirit of a soldier.

"Your Excellency." The two saluted Zhang Fan in unison.

Zhang Fan waved his hand and told them to put it down. Wang Meng continued to speak: "My lord. This is Daniel Zhang Baihu, who is in charge of the Jinyi Wei branch in Quanzhou. ”

"Your Excellency." Daniel Zhang hurriedly saluted Zhang Fan again.

"It doesn't have to be that way. I'm not a troublesome person. This is the first time you and I have met today. It won't have to be that way next time. Sit down, both of you. Zhang Fan waited for the two to sit down. Said. "Daniel Zhang heard that you and Wang Meng once joined the army. Not only did he take care of him in the army. You also saved his life on the battlefield. ”

"Exactly. My lord. It's been more than 20 years. This boy was born later than I did. In the army, it is also very wooden. Always being bullied. The lowly position is also unbearable to protect him like this. Daniel Zhang spoke with a big grin. Not like a person with a heart. "Now this kid is a level older than me. It's time to call adults when we meet. "Finished. Daniel Zhang was not unhappy because of this matter. Instead, he burst out laughing.

"I asked Wang Meng to be this Qianhu for no other reason. It's just that he behaves in a proper manner. Zhang Fan also said with a smile.

Daniel Zhang listened but suddenly became serious. Xiang Zhang Fan hugged his fists and said, "I want to thank my brother for my humble position." Presumably he wouldn't have said that himself. The Wang Meng brothers, whether they were in the army before or now in the guard. Things have always been done in a proper manner. And things are done quickly and well. But it's because of his temperament that doesn't like to talk and flatter. It's been almost 20 years before 100 households have risen. Now he can be seen by adults. I really want to thank you. Daniel Zhang said this very pertinently.

Zhang Fan waited for him to look at it for a while. He also nodded slightly. That's all for gossip. Now it's time to get down to business.

Zhang Fan didn't say anything more. Directly asked Daniel Zhang: "I have already asked Lord Wen and Lord He about specific matters. You tell you what you know again. See what's the difference. ”

So Daniel Zhang explained the general situation of the matter. Zhang Fan frowned when he heard this. What Daniel Zhang said was almost exactly what Wen Ruchun told him.

"Your Excellency. That's how it happened and how the yamen investigated. Daniel Zhang said. However, the brothers under the lowly rank found something different. ”

"Oh. Come on. Zhang Fan heard Daniel Zhang say this. Hurry up and say.

Daniel Zhang is also a fierce person. When he heard Zhang Fan's words, he hurriedly spoke. It turned out that Zhang Fan had just arrived in Jiangnan. Officials in Fujian can guess some of Mr. Zhang's intentions. But he didn't expect that he would come to check the tax switch. In addition, Fujian is too far away from Yangzhou, where Zhang Fan temporarily lives. Local officials didn't care. But Zhang Fan had already prepared. Early on, the secret agents were placed next to those officials related to the three provinces. Although it was not yet time for the ship to return. Moreover, the rumors of Nanzhili and Zhejiang provinces are relatively tight because of Zhang Fan's arrival. However, this Fujian spy found out a lot of information.

Fujian already has the largest port. Quanzhou. Even before. The imperial court sea ban has not been opened. Navigators or merchant ships from European countries also sailed here. And there are also a lot of people who secretly go to the sea to do business. Naturally, the officials here will not let go of this opportunity. It's just that it's getting worse now. Now the sea ban is open. But there are still many restrictions in the imperial court. Like a civilian merchant ship, don't say it's a cannon. Even the blade of the protector is not allowed to be carried. If you don't give these officials any benefits. They can easily frame you for violating the imperial court's prohibitions. Even give you a crime of deception or something. That's it.

Therefore, this place is not like the land of Jiangnan. There is nothing to check until the summer when the ships return. The bribery here does not stop all year round. It's just the size of each time period.

These brocade guards spies discovered. At that time, it was all small bribes. People are small fish and shrimp. There is little value; And the big officials who were staring at them didn't move at all. If it weren't for the spies, they would have guessed a little bit that these people didn't want to be too active. I thought I was exposed. Until here received Zhao Xiande's fleet. Knowing that the return of the ship is about to begin. Zhang Fan wanted to check the matter of switching taxes here, and it was also rumored that it was also rumored. The petty officials who had been receiving small bribes also stopped acting. The disappearance for a while only alerted these seasoned spies. While guaranteeing not to be detected. The intensity of staring at these people increased. Finally. Someone showed his horse's feet.

The story is similar to the story that Wen Ruchun told Zhang Fan. It was also a small official who went to the officials to offer silver. But when Zhang Fan heard the identity of this Shangguan. I was a little surprised. This person is Langzhong Zhouquan, who was sent to Fujian by the household department of the imperial court. Langzhong of a province appointed by the Ministry of Households. In addition to being responsible for the annual local tax and reporting taxes to the imperial court. It is also responsible for the financial management of a province. For the province as a whole. It's definitely a fat shortage. All of these people have been investigated. All of them have some problems with withholding tax money. However, this situation has existed since the founding of the Ming Dynasty. The court also did not explicitly stipulate how to convict the offender.

But that's where Daniel Zhang's news goes. Zhang Fan really couldn't figure out why Zhou Quan, the head of the household, had contact with those small officials.

"And after that. But there's no more movement. Zhang Fan opened his mouth and asked Daniel Zhang.

Daniel Zhang shook his head. said: "After that, Zhou Quan and that class of officials will calm down. Now it's the return of the ships. There was no movement. Humble duties are also powerless. ”

Zhang Fan frowned. There are so few clues. Originally, he thought that this was the case. Should bring something to the surface. But I didn't expect there to be so few clues. It's really these people who cover it up too well. Or is it that the operation was a little late?

"Your Excellency. Or bring this thoughtfulness over for questioning. Wang Meng on the side suddenly spoke.

"This thoughtful official position is not small. However, the officials of the two provinces in Jiangnan and Fujian can now be regarded as colluding. He may not be able to help us find out all the people. Zhang Fan said with some uncertainty.

"But my lord." Wang Meng said. "It's not an idea to sit like this now. What's more, there are fewer and fewer ships returning today. If it drags on any longer. Adults are about to lose all their efforts. ”

Wang Meng's words were a little unintentional. But it suddenly reminded Zhang Fan. Zhang Fan realized. Because of his own indecision. I almost missed the opportunity. Think about it. Now he is also the person who is in charge of the Jinyi Guard, a spy and violent agency. If this kind of character of mine continues like this for a long time. Not to mention that it is not good to do a good job. In the future, the management of Jinyiwei will also be a big trouble.

Secretly made up my mind. Zhang Fan stood up in vain. Wang Meng and Daniel Zhang saw Zhang Fan standing up. There was a resolute expression on his face. Everyone knows that Zhang Fan has made up his mind. The two of them couldn't help but stand up. Waiting for Zhang Fan's order. It's just that Daniel Zhang is seeing Zhang Fan for the first time. I don't know his character; But Wang Meng also doesn't like Zhang Fan's indecisiveness. Now I see that Zhang Fan has changed his temperament in the past. We have also done this kind of thing of asking people without asking clearly. Wang Meng was also a little happy for Zhang Fan in his heart.

"You two go together. Give me all this for questioning. Zhang Fan commanded. Remember, though. Try to keep a low profile when doing this. Don't make a big splash and make the city stormy. It's best to put Zhou Quan back after being caught and questioned. Don't let anyone know about this. ”

listened to Zhang Fan's words. Wang Meng and Daniel Zhang looked at each other. All with strange faces. For factory guards. When they let them take people, they make an earth-shattering situation, and women and children know that it is commonplace. They even kind of enjoy it. Even Wang Meng's heart is no exception. But Zhang Fan's request ...... It's not that they don't understand that Zhang Fan is doing this to hide people's eyes. But the two really didn't know what to do.

"Your Excellency. "Humble ......" Daniel Zhang a little embarrassed. Wang Meng didn't speak. But he also showed a blank face.

"How. Can't you do it? Zhang Fan looked at the expressions of the two. Asked.

"Your Excellency. It's not that it can't be done. Daniel Zhang said embarrassed. It's because the lowly officials haven't done this before. I really don't know where to start. ”

Zhang Fan laughed when he heard this. The two looked at him suspiciously. Zhang Fan opened his mouth and said, "This thing is easy to do. You just need to ask Wang Meng directly. ”

Daniel Zhang listened with some surprise and looked back and forth between Zhang Fan and Wang Meng. Wang Meng himself is also a little inexplicable. I don't know why Zhang Fan asked Daniel Zhang to ask himself. He thought about it. I've never done anything like this myself.

"How. Wang Meng, you forgot about it so quickly. Zhang Fan looked at Wang Meng, who was a little confused, and asked jokingly.

"Your Excellency. I beg your pardon for being stupid. I can't remember anything like this lately. Wang Meng said.

"I'll give you a heads-up." Zhang Fan said with a smile. "We had been living in Suzhou before. You remember before coming to Fujian. Where did you go when you left Suzhou for the last time? ”

"It's going to Matsue Prefecture. Go to the old house of the pavilion. Wang Meng remembers it very clearly. I answered without thinking about it. "But my lord. What does this have to do with what is happening today? ”

"Wang Meng, Wang Meng. You're good at everything. It's just a tendon in the head. Zhang Fan shook his head and said. It's all about getting old. You still can't remember. ”

At this moment, Zi Wang Meng completely remembered. Oh, yes. Just a month ago. He went to Songjiang and kidnapped Xu Jie and his three sons.

"What do you mean...... Your Excellency," Wang Meng asked with some excitement.

Zhang Fan didn't speak. Just nodded.

"Humble duty understood. Let's do it. Wang Meng finished speaking. Pulling the confused Daniel Zhang left.

Zhang Fan waited for the two to leave. The joy on his face gradually faded. I don't know what's going on in his mind. His brow furrowed.

It was at this time. An interesting thing happened near the port of Quanzhou.