As soon as Zhang Zongheng heard that more than one million catties of salt had been found, he subconsciously exclaimed: "How can there be so many? ”

Wang Daning's face changed, but he still held on, crying: "I am running a salt business, what's so strange about saving a little more salt, if you are convicted because of this, I'm afraid that no one will be convinced." ”

Zhang Zongheng had no idea, his eyes caught Lu Xiangsheng, hoping that the governor could give a reason, to be honest, Zhang Zongheng couldn't guess whether he had ironclad evidence or what he wanted to do.

Don't look at the powerful Yizhou soldiers pressing the formation, if there is no rule in doing things, it will inevitably cause a backlash, and everyone will not look good at that time.

Seeing Zhang Zongheng's questioning eyes, Lu Xiangsheng smiled slightly.

"Wang Daning, one million catties of salt, almost enough for the people of Datong to eat for a year, which business will store so many goods?"

"This ...... Salt won't be bad, what's wrong with saving a little more? ”

"Of course not!" Lu Xiangsheng glared at his eyes suddenly, his murderous aura was surging, and he suddenly became a fierce god and evil spirit, and sneered: "Don't forget, the prince just ordered that each household be given two catties of salt every month, which means that the people of Datong don't need salt at all in the short term." And isn't it doubtful that you continue to buy goods normally at this time, even more than in the past? ”

As soon as Lu Xiangsheng said this, Wang Daning seemed to have been struck by lightning, he was so frightened that he trembled, cold sweat kept flowing down, and his lips trembled and said: "The small, the small one naturally knows, it's just that I don't know how long King Anton can send salt, and the small one will save more, if the prince doesn't send it, we can make up for it as soon as possible." ”

Wang Daning is still resisting to the death, but Zhang Zongheng has heard the truth.

To tell the truth, it is a well-known thing that Jin merchants smuggled into the grassland, and salt is also an important one. In the past, Wang Daning's reputation was very good. Zhang Zongheng thought that he would not get involved in this kind of pickled business, but at this time he finally understood what it meant to know people and faces.

In the past, the kind faces were all pretended, this guy is clearly a smiling tiger, and now, he dares to pretend to be garlic, which can be killed!

At the same time, a strong chill rose in Zhang Zongheng's heart.

He has been an official for so many years, but he didn't find out, and Zhang Ke found out Wang Daning less than a month after he arrived in Datong. The means are high, and the results are immediately clear.

Even said that the free distribution of salt, in addition to stabilizing the hearts of the people, also has another role, that is, to find out who is smuggling, if so, Zhang Ke is too powerful!

It's like an antelope hanging horns, flying immortals outside the sky, it's a last resort!

So it seems. Zhang Ke not only has a strong strength that is difficult to resist, but also a subtle calculation, and every step of his action has a deep meaning.

The more Zhang Zongheng thought about it, the more he felt that it made sense, and the more he wanted to be convinced by Zhang Ke.

So far. What else is there to say, don't stutter anymore and I'm afraid that the daylily will be cold!

"The lord of the ministry, Wang Daning, is obviously lying, and he is not talented, so he has the courage to ask for an order to strictly investigate the Wang family. Please allow your permission. ”

"The Wang family? What, is there any family behind him? Lu Xiangsheng asked deliberately.

Zhang Zongheng hurriedly replied: "Lord Qiyu, Wang Daning's brother is called Wang Dayu. It is a well-known merchant in Shanxi, operating a salt business, with a huge fortune, and according to his humble position, their Wang family must be inseparable from the Mongols. ”

As he was talking, Wang Daning, who was kneeling on the ground, suddenly couldn't stand it anymore, his expression was hideous, and he was about to jump up, looking like he wanted to eat people.

"Zhang Zongheng, you dare to fall into the well, don't forget, how much silver we gave you! Don't think that if you climb the high branches, you can escape if you are sheltered, you wait for death! ”

was scolded by Wang Daning, Zhang Zongheng's face was also red and white, and he really wanted to kill this big mouth immediately. If he was still tolerant before, he only has infinite hatred for the Wang family at this moment.

"Lord Ministry, don't listen to his nonsense, the lower officials have absolutely not collected ill-gotten gains."

Lu Xiangsheng didn't care at all, and smiled slightly: "Zhang Zhongcheng, what's there to care about gossip, even if you really receive the money?" The prince pays attention to meritocracy, as long as Lord Zhang can do things to the satisfaction of the prince, he can naturally keep you safe and sound. ”

Following Zhang Ke for so many years, Lu Xiangsheng has experienced many major events from the initial construction of the Liaodong Straight Road to the complete elimination of Jiannu. Lu Xiangsheng has also changed from a stunned non-commissioned officer to a shrewd and wise feudal official.

Employing people on the basis of merit, using officials, not clear streams. It is good to have both ability and political integrity, but there are thousands of officials in the world, how can they expect everyone to be a sage!

Zhang Zongheng's official reputation is not bad, and he has been in Shanxi for a long time. At this time, Zhang Ke did not have a suitable talent in his hands, and even a Zhu Chuanzhi was accepted, let alone a governor.

Lu Xiangsheng sneered and walked in front of Wang Daning, raised his foot suddenly, and kicked him out!

"This official sues you, King Anton can protect whoever he wants! Do you know Cui Chengxiu, what about him as Wei Zhongxian's godson, is he not the same as doing a strategy? ”

These words reached Zhang Zongheng's heart, and he bent his knees. Got on his knees.

"Lord Lu, please tell the prince that Zhang Zongheng is loyal to the prince and has no ambitions, if he doesn't say the right thing, the heavens and the earth will be destroyed!"

Lu Xiangsheng walked over with a smile, helped Zhang Zongheng up, and said with a smile: "Lord Zhang, what the prince appreciates is a person who can do things, what are you going to do with the current case?" ”

Zhang Zongheng calmed down, thought for a while, and said ashamedly: "Lord Qiyu Ministry, just now, I have just been lowly and built a search for the Wang family, this discussion is a bit reckless, and I think that Wang Daning should be investigated, and after getting the ironclad evidence, I must not be in a hurry." After all, these businessmen control the lifeblood of Datong and even Shanxi, and once they anger all the businessmen, I am afraid that it will complicate the problem. ”

Hehe, Lu Xiangsheng had a smile on his face, Zhang Zongheng's thoughts coincided with him.

"That's good, as soon as I get tired of Zhang Zhongcheng, in addition, the prince specially explained that he wants to let the people know the faces of these businessmen and expose their hypocritical paintings!"

Zhang Zongheng was startled, and hurriedly nodded and complied.

……

After taking down Wang Daning, he first seized all the shops and warehouses of Baili Firm, and then arrested the firm's men, account offices, grooms, and bodyguards and interrogated them one by one.

I often walk by the river, how can I not get my shoes wet. Although the Jin merchants were cautious in trading, there were still clues. In one of Wang Daning's annexes, a number of letters with the Mongols were found. In addition, a batch of ironware, gold, silver and jewelry were found in two secret warehouses, which were obviously gifts from Wang Daning to the Mongolian princes.

Zhang Zongheng According to Zhang Ke's intentions, he immediately ordered notices to be posted everywhere, and all the people of Xiaoyu were there.

"Big guy, look at it, these people usually build bridges and roads, open porridge factories, and give up clothes. Behind the scenes, they colluded with the Mongols to rob us of our food, burn our houses, and kill our children...... Shameless! ”

When the carriage carrying the seized stolen goods walked through the street, the people were all boiling, and the sound of angry scolding and crying resounded in the sky, and also made a group of people feel terrified from their hearts. (To be continued......)