Ye Xiaotian obviously used the method of luring the snake out of the hole, he asked Mao Wenzhi to pretend to be a big merchant in Liaodong, and he made a generous move in Jinling Mansion, just to catch the big fish that smuggled contraband.

Businessmen want to maximize profits, especially when they risk their lives in smuggling. Now it seems that Wu Yueyue is the smuggler of this huge smuggling syndicate in Jinling.

At the same time, Ye Xiaotian conducted a very detailed investigation of the merchants who often did business on the post road in Huxian County and all the carriage and horse dealers in the county, and finally locked on the two merchants and a carriage and horse dealership. One of these two businessmen is surnamed Hu and is called Hu Qifeng. One surnamed Lu is called Lu Mo. And this car and horse shop is Chang's car and horse shop.

Ye Xiaotian secretly used the people he trusted the most to monitor the actions of these three families respectively. It is impossible for him to insert his eyeliner into it in a short period of time and gain the trust of the other party, so as to grasp the deepest secret, so it can only be analyzed from some abnormal actions of these merchants.

On this day, Ye Xiaotian suddenly received news from Hua Yunfei: Hu Qifeng, the shopkeeper of Hu's Commercial Bank, was going to personally escort a batch of goods back to the Central Plains in the past two days. This batch of goods is not very important, Hu Qifeng has been in Huxian County for a long time as the big treasurer, but this time he has to personally escort it, which is obviously a bit unusual.

The news was revealed by Hu Qifeng himself at a banquet, he said that he had been away from home for too long and saw that the New Year was approaching, so he planned to go back with the car and spend the New Year in his hometown. This reason makes sense, but when he is already listed as a target of suspicion, he can't help but think about it.

At the same time, Chang's Carriage and Horse Company also sent a convoy to escort a batch of goods south. They carry goods from here to the south, and then pick up the goods to the north when they reach the south, so that the round-trip will not be empty.

The person in charge of escorting the southward this time was Chang Zi's brother Bai Jiao, and he was also one of his most trusted subordinates. It's called Jiang Xu. According to their itinerary, when Jiang Xu delivered this batch of goods and returned from the north, it was the day when Hu Qifeng planned to leave Huxian.

When such two pieces of news were sent to Ye Xiaotian together, he couldn't help but have a certain association. Ye Xiaotian read these two pieces of news, and immediately realized that there must be something strange in this, if this opportunity is grasped, it is possible to swallow the other party's "big dragon" in one bite!

Ye Xiaotian immediately made a decision: "When Jiang Xu returns from the goods, do it!" ”

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Jiang Xu led the convoy into the territory of Huxian County, and couldn't help but breathe a long sigh of relief. The gang of bandits who surrounded the post road and robbed houses has been exterminated by the officers and soldiers. The bandits who escaped were reduced to pieces again, so that they did not dare to attack the caravan that was slightly more armed. But on the other hand, it is more difficult to exterminate them.

Jiang Xu's convoy has dozens of brave and combative escort knights, despite this, he is responsible for the safety of the entire convoy, and he is still very cautious along the way, and now he has returned to Huxian. There was another half a day to reach the post station, and he was relieved.

Jiang Xu grabbed the reins of the horse, turned around and shouted, "Brothers, all cheer up. We're almost home, we've passed three knocks and nine bows, but don't miss this trembling, to the carriage and horse shop. Lao Tzu invites you to drink wine and eat meat in large chunks! ”

Before he could finish speaking, a gong suddenly sounded on the side of the road, and a sentry was killed from the forest. Jiang Xu was shocked. Immediately a grunt flipped off the saddle. The bandits often greet those on horseback with cold arrows and javelins when they come out, because these people are either in charge or bodyguards.

At the moment of life and death, how could Jiang Xu's movements be slow. He rolled down from his horse with a grunt, stretched out his hand to draw his sword, and shouted: "Array, array, circle, defend to the death!" It's close to the post station, and the bandits can't ...... for long."

Jiang Xu shouted, and suddenly saw those people who rushed over, and couldn't help but be stunned, these people were wearing battle jackets, wearing red cherry blossom helmets, and holding spears and waist knives. An officer pulled out his waist knife and shouted: "Inspection Division checks!" Everyone lay down their weapons, retreat to the side of the road, and wait facing the wall! ”

The owner of the goods traveling with the convoy was relieved when he saw that it was an officer and soldier, and hurriedly stepped forward with a smile on his face, but was resisted by a few spears, so he had to stand there and nod and say: "The military master is accommodating, and there is no prohibition on Huo's batch of goods." Huo Mou......"

The officer coldly interrupted him and said, "You, also stand aside, and after we have checked, if there is no smuggling entrainment, we will let you go!" Come on! Search for me! ”

When the officers and soldiers of the Inspection Department suddenly conducted an inventory of Jiang Xu's convoy, the entire Huxian County also launched a comprehensive and thorough investigation. Ye Xiaotian did this because he was worried that if he missed, he would startle the snake, and if he expanded his operation to the whole county, he would be able to hide his true purpose.

Of course, a thorough investigation is more likely to have solid evidence, and this time is also the right time to take action against Jiang Xu's convoy. For this reason, Ye Xiaotian not only used the capture fast, but also asked the inspection department to cooperate with the inspection, and even seconded Zhao Wenyuan as a post guard.

A total of three traffickers who abducted and trafficked women and children, 17 merchants who evaded taxes by means of entrapment, two fugitives who hid incognito in the carriage and horse dealership as gangsters, and six small traders who smuggled contraband.

Dayue in Huazhi County, such a huge crackdown on smuggling is enough to give an explanation to the dissatisfied court and officials. Not to mention that there is such a lucrative harvest. So, Huazhi County immediately wrote a good news of flowers and happily sent it to Tongren Mansion.

For Ye Xiaotian, this operation was a complete failure and did not achieve the effect he wanted at all. After the release of the government that day, Ye Xiaotian invited Su Xuntian and Zhou Bantou to his house, and then called Hua Yunfei, and the four of them gathered at a table, drinking while studying the action.

Ye Xiaotian said: "Several, let's talk about it, we have checked so thoroughly, and we found nothing, what could be the reason?" ”

Su Xuntian took a sip of wine and said thoughtfully: "My lord, you say...... Could it be that the smugglers have another secret passage to walk on, and there is no post road at all? ”

"It can't be!"

Hua Yunfei immediately retorted: "In other places, this may work, but it is impossible in my Hu County. The mountains are so steep that even with bare hands, there are many places that cannot be climbed, let alone carry a large number of valuable and heavy goods. ”

Su Xuntian said: "So...... Perhaps because the government has recently imposed strict bans, they have fallen silent. I'm going to stop it for now. ”

Ye Xiaotian said: "This is also impossible, the Burmese people are in urgent need of a large amount of food, cloth and medicine now, and this qiē needs to be exchanged for goods." The imperial court had forbidden trade with the country, and their only way was to smuggle it. It is easy for a person to get rich with the proceeds of a single smuggling, but it is simply impossible to supply the needs of a country. Even if the smugglers wanted to stop for the time being, the Burmese would not agree, and if they refused to cooperate, the Burmese would find someone else to trade. From now on, they will no longer cooperate with them, and they will not be able to stop. ”

Zhou Bantou said: "My lord, I think that this time the county has thoroughly investigated, we not only used the officers and soldiers of the inspection department and the three squads to arrest the fast, but even included the people and the post guards, there are many people and miscellaneous people, and the news has been leaked, if someone gets the news in advance." Naturally, we got nothing. ”

Ye Xiaotian frowned slightly and said, "I have been cautious in this operation. The people who were in charge of surveillance before were all credible people. When I was ready to do it, I seconded people from Lord Zhixian, Luo Xunjian and Zhao Yicheng. The action is not unpleasant, even if someone wants to ventilate the news, I am afraid that it will be too late. ”

Zhou Bantou said with a smile: "My lord, as long as someone warns you, it is still easy to bury the evidence." If the smugglers do this business for more than a day or two. must have been left behind, and its means are even more endless. ”

Su Xuntian said unconvinced: "If it is a car dealership or an inn, it is possible to hide it." But what about the convoy on the road? Once they get on the post road, there are mountains and mountains on both sides, and there is no chance to transfer the goods halfway, how can they destroy the evidence of the crime? ”

Zhou Bantou said: "This is easy, if it were me, once I got the news, those unsightly belongings could be moved out of the car, hidden in the forest by the roadside, guarded by a few henchmen, and then transferred." If it's too late, I'll throw all the entrainment off the cliff, and there will be no proof of death. ”

Su Xuntian was speechless.

Ye Xiaotian sighed and said, "This time, it's me who cǎo rate." Some underestimate the enemy, if there is really such a group of smugglers in Huxian, they must be very hidden, and their ears and eyes are even more pervasive, and the official thinks that he is confident, but in fact, every move may be under their control. ”

Su Xuntian and Zhou Bantou did not speak. They also agreed with Ye Xiaotian's opinion in their hearts. People have their own nets, and the whole world is connected by countless individuals and countless nets, and no one can jump out. Whether it is a foot high or a magic high, who knows if you don't compete until the last moment?

Ye Xiaotian smiled and said, "It seems that it was the easy defeat of Xu Boyi that made me a little fluttery." The higher you go, the more your heart should sink down. When you are sure, you can walk steadily on the road under your feet. This time, I'm too eager for quick success. This time there was nothing to gain, and it will be difficult to find them out in the future. ”

Su Xuntian frowned and said, "My lord, what should we do now?" ”

Ye Xiaotian slowly put down the wine glass, pondered for a moment and said: "If the smugglers are indeed hiding in our Hu County, and there are traitors who report to them, they can hide the stolen goods in time, but with our strict investigation, it is difficult for them to transport them out." ”

Su Xuntian said: "Not bad! But there are only a thousand days to be a thief, and there is no thousand days to prevent thieves, we can't check like this every day, right? If you do that, it will inevitably provoke the wrath of the heavens and the resentment of the people, and before the smugglers are caught, the court will punish you and me first. ”

Ye Xiaotian said: "Blindly waiting, of course it won't work. However, if we are urged by the above, will they just be free? As the end of the year approaches, the people who sold the stolen goods for them must have already received a lot of deposits from the buyers, promising them to deliver the goods before the end of the year. Besides, it must be very dangerous for those hidden goods to remain here, and they will definitely try to transport them out as much as possible, so that it is impossible not to have the slightest clue. ”

Su Xuntian slapped his thigh and said fiercely: "Success!" Then I'll spend it with them! When I turned back, I led people to guard the post road, and I didn't leave to eat, drink, and Lazar, and I didn't believe that if someone was entrained, they would be able to slip under my nose. ”

Ye Xiaotian said: "For today's plan, there is only some stupid way." Zhou Bantou, you and Xuntian work harder, come in turn. ”

Zhou Bantou nodded, and said: "I still have an idea for my humble position, but I don't know if it's appropriate." ”

Ye Xiaotian said with a smile: "I invited you to come today, just to brainstorm, if you have any ideas, just say it." ”

Zhou Bantou said hesitantly: "Our Huxian County is the gourd mouth of the entire post road, and when the goods and goods arrive here, they can be scattered and shipped everywhere, so the account books are easy to handle." But our previous stop, Dawanshansi, is different, what is recorded there should be a real number, if we take the account books of the local chariot and horse shops and the commercial houses, and compare them with one by one, we find that the difference is quite large, and they can't say why......"

Ye Xiaotian's eyes lit up, and he high-fived and praised: "Wonderful! Then let's take a two-pronged approach, follow the sky, you and Zhou Bantou take turns to guard the exit of the post road in this county, and don't ask a box of smuggling goods to go out. This official immediately sent a letter to Tongren Mansion and asked for the privilege of Yue County to investigate the case! ”

Hua Yunyue said eagerly: "Big brother, what about me?" ”

Ye Xiaotian said: "You? You go and check which rich gentry in this county have accounts at home. ”

Hua Yunfei was dumbfounded: "What are you doing with this?" ”

Ye Xiaotian said: "Because ...... I need a lot of people who can check the accounts! ”

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