Although Zhao Jiuxiong does not know how to write and ink, as an old Jianghu, he has his own instinctive understanding of things, and he immediately thought of what important cases might be involved.

And the relationship between these people is the relationship between Jin Daxiangtou, if they have a problem, it is a problem with Jin Daxiangtou, if there is a problem with Jin Daxiangtou, will he have a chance to make up for it? So at this time, he will not make up for the Cao Gang, but will only dismantle the stage.

"Ninth Master, your old man is worthy of being an old man, and he is really knowledgeable, those people not only have problems, but also have serious problems. What they are involved in is a big case of rebellion, tell me, is this case big, is this business big? ”

Yang Chengzu took out a poster, read the content on it, and finally said: "When the white-clothed army raised its troops, it was also spread everywhere, and it is said that the text was posted all the way to the Beijing Division, and people were uneasy. Today, you friends, I don't think this method is any different from the white-clothed army, and I don't need to say more about the danger of this matter. ”

Zhao Jiuxiong was also shocked when he heard this, and he didn't even rub the pair of iron galls, "Good girl, this Jin Changling is going crazy, how dare he collude with the thief?" This is a big crime to raid the family and exterminate the clan, and our Cao Gang will not tolerate him. ”

When the white-clothed army revolted, dozens of boats were burned and a number of grains were looted, and the hatred between them was no less than that between the government and the white-clothed bandits.

As far as the Ming Dynasty is concerned, the Cao Gang belongs to the companion gang of the imperial court, and it is precisely because of the existence of the Ming Dynasty that the existence of the Cao Gang is meaningful. Therefore, at this stage, this gang has no need to rebel and rebel, and from the top and bottom of the gang, Yu Mou also has an attitude of opposition.

Jin Changling sits in Longmen, as the inspector of the Longmen Inspection Division, he is a nine-grade official, and he is also the incense master of the Cao Gang Henan rudder.

The rank of the Cao Gang is quite different from that of ordinary gangs, within a province, the rudder is the largest, because the ship is on the water, the rudder is respected, and within a rudder, the incense master is the highest. Because when the incense hall is opened to worship the ancestors, the incense master burns a pillar of incense, which represents the most respected status in the gang.

Jin Changling relied on his official body, had good entertainment with the government, and mastered the Longmen waterway, so he was afraid that there would be tens of thousands of taels of silver every year. On this Henan waterway, he can also be regarded as the first hero, no matter how Zhao Jiuxiong looks at him, he also knows that with his own net worth, he really can't fight him.

Two years ago, Jin Changling fell in love with Zhao Jiuxiong's daughter and wanted to accept her as a partial house, but Zhao Jiuxiong thought Jin Changling was too old and did not agree, and the two were considered to have a holiday. As soon as he heard that it was a rebellion, he threw his iron guts away, "If these thieves are arrested, my Cao Gang is willing to be a pioneer." I have recently taken in some new brothers, all of whom have the courage to work hard, and as soon as you give the order, I will immediately organize them to take people into action. ”

"There's no hurry, I don't think Jin Daxiangtou really wants to rebel. Maybe these people are men on the rivers and lakes, and they are friends with your Cao Gang, and the Cao Gang is also deceived. As long as you actively remedy it, I will not embarrass you. ”

When Zhao Jiuxiong heard him say this, the expression on his face changed a few times, and he suddenly said: "If Jin Changling is found smuggling firearms and armor, can he be crucified as a criminal who plotted rebellion?" ”

"Firearms armor? How many and where? "As soon as Yang Chengzu heard these two things, he was clever, and the Ming Dynasty was not too strict in terms of weapons now, and many folk martial artists had swords. However, it is still forbidden to possess crossbows, firearms, iron armor, banners and other objects, as well as all kinds of long soldiers, and these things are still not available to the Jianghu people. Among them, iron armor and firearms are more important than strong crossbows, and almost whoever dies.

Since the rebellion of the white-clothed thieves, the Ming Dynasty strictly guarded against civil uprisings, and even the people in the rivers and lakes with weapons were mostly carrying short soldiers, if anyone dared to carry long soldiers to the rivers and lakes, either they had a good way, or they were taken by the government before they arrived at the place. This is just knives and guns, firearms and iron armor, which is enough to raid the house and destroy the door.

Zhao Jiuxiong was also cross-hearted, and wanted to take this opportunity to get rid of Jin Changling, and he was afraid that the matter would be big and involve himself.

"This is also the source of our Cao Gang's wealth. As you know, it is more convenient for our boats to carry goods than ordinary ships, and the general officers and soldiers will not inspect them, and we also have a relationship with them in the sailor battalion. Some time ago, there were big nobles in Jiangnan who wanted to buy ordnance and gold bricks, and they had their own way in the military guards and could get the goods. But after getting the goods, they must be transported to the ground through our boats. ”

"To be honest, it's not the case that we transported the contraband, but this kind of forbidden is too sinful, and we are a little vague, that is, Jin Daxiang gave an order, saying that we should help transport the goods. Of course, the brothers from all walks of life have benefited a lot, and this business has been done many times, and in my case, I have also made many shipments. But as soon as you talk about this rebellion, my heart is not solid. We just wanted to make some money, but we didn't think about opposing the imperial court. ”

"Does the Ninth Master still have a ship to transport ordnance? If this case is completed, it will be a great credit. When the time comes, I will definitely ask for credit for the ninth master and protect your reputation. ”

As soon as Zhao Jiuxiong heard the fame, his eyes lit up, he had money in his hands, but he could get an official position. However, this kind of official position is generally very empty, and if you want to buy it, you have to work hard to fight the joints, and the cost of dredging is often greater than the cost of getting an official. If this merit is made, then the award is real.

And he also has his own plans, "This matter of transporting ordnance makes a lot of money, but if the Cao Gang wants to survive, the world must first be peaceful." If the wolf smoke is everywhere and the swords are moving, where are we going to make money? I am now a person with a family and a business, a field and a shop, and what I want now is a peaceful world. If there is a war, people like me will definitely be unlucky. So I want more victims, and the more people there are, the more money I can make. But I will also provide disaster relief, and now the coolies on the dock, many people call me Zhao Shanren. Of course, this is not because I am good, but because I know that if the victims can't find food, they will find their own way. Whether it's smashing grain or stealing things, in the end, their target will choose rich people like us. I give up porridge because I want to protect myself, and it has nothing to do with whether it is good or not. ”

Yang Chengzu raised his thumb, "Ninth Master, you, an old Jianghu, really make a small character like me admire." Your brain is easy to use, your thinking is clear, and you will definitely be able to take charge of this Henan waterway in the future and achieve a great career. ”

"I don't dare to say that I have a big career or a big business, just ask that I don't get involved in this matter. I know how big the case of the ordnance is, and if it weren't for the fact that you are interesting enough, I would have rotted this matter in my heart. I will only help you if I think you are my son-in-law, otherwise I would not have taken this risk. I know the way your government acts, and maybe in the future, if you solve the case, you will take me to prison to talk. ”

"Ninth Master, what you said is a slap in the face, if I do this, then what face is there on the street? Slowly, it wasn't your idea to transport ordnance, and even if it was, I'd have to wash you out. In fact, this is a good thing, and this is a godsend to completely wash away your previous ordnance shipments. Let me ask you first, is there a nail you want to pull out in the branch altar of this slippery county? ”

"Nails? The nails were almost pulled out a few years ago, and now there are only a few subordinates who can be used, all of whom are shrewd and capable young men, who are aggressive and driven, and are my good subordinates. ”

"Then choose a young man who is the youngest, the most kungfu, the most energetic, and the most promising to inherit your inheritance. Put all the blame on him, and I'm sure you'll have the evidence ready, and I'll take care of the rest. ”