Xue Zhen is one year younger than Baochai, and he just passed his fifteenth birthday a few days ago.

But Xue Zhen was able to take his sister to take care of the business of the Xue family's second room when he was a child, which shows that his heart and means are excellent.

In darker words, Xue Zhen is by no means just a benevolent person with good character and cultivation, he does not lack any ruthlessness that he should have.

This point is quite similar to Jia Lian.

Cui Chaoying didn't expect that he had been mixing in the rivers and lakes for decades, and finally he would be planted in the hands of Xue Zhen, a young man who had not dried up.

There was such a big commotion at the wharf, and the Yamen of Anping Town's banknote naturally heard the news, and personally led the team from the inspection of Jiupin and rushed over with dozens of military Han Lishi.

However, before they arrived, Xue Zhen had already ordered Cui Chaoying and several other important members of the Cao Gang to be stuffed into the bottom of his cargo ship, and the rest of the dozens of people were all tied to stones and sank to the bottom of the canal.

He didn't trust the people in Anping Town, so he asked his henchmen to bring some money ashore to find an excuse to send the officials of the banknote.

When they returned to the cabin, the accompanying doctor had already treated the bruises on the elbows and foreheads of the Xing family mother and daughter, and prescribed a calming prescription.

The conditions on the ship are limited, and the mother and daughter of the Xing family have just escaped from the tiger's mouth, and they are still in shock at this time.

When I saw Xue Zhen, a strange and familiar acquaintance, I also felt a sense of security.

Xue Zhen waited until the mother and daughter washed up briefly and ate a bowl of rice porridge before asking about the cause and effect of the incident.

Xing Xiuyan's narration was flat and straightforward, but it still made Xue Zhen aware of the thrilling.

It turned out that the subordinates of his family were able to pick up the golden hairpin and the book, but Xing Xiuyan had been tense and tried to call for help three times from the narrow porthole with the golden hairpin on his head, the bracelet on his wrist, and the jade pendant on his body.

Because of the cooperation of the mother and daughter two days ago, the Cao Gang people were a little lax in supervision.

Xing Xiuyan and Wen quietly untied the ropes that bound their hands and feet, and used the accessories they had hidden earlier as bait to write two letters for help on the silk handkerchief and the corners of their clothes.

It's a pity that the first two distress submissions were picked up by someone, and they didn't have any effect, and this golden hairpin was already the last chance in Xing Xiuyan's hands.

When the boat docked at the dock of Anping Town for replenishment, Xing Xiuyan faintly heard the four words of the Xue family in Jinling.

She bit her fingers, hastily wrote a few words on the torn silk handkerchief with blood, and then stood on tiptoe and threw the confession tied to the golden hairpin onto the Xue family cargo ship that was passing by......

"I originally thought that even if the people on the ship couldn't deal with the thieves, they would at least be able to go back to Beijing and report to Rongguo Mansion, but I didn't expect to meet Second Master Xue."

Xing Xiuyan really didn't expect that she and her mother would be rescued in less than an hour after submitting a letter for help, which was really lucky.

She got up and bowed down: "Thank you Second Master Xue for the rescue, great kindness, the Xing family will never forget ......"

The weak Wen also stood up, and was about to bow down, but Xue Zhen was in a hurry.

He wanted to step forward to support the two, but he stopped because of the difference between men and women, and looked at the mother and daughter of the Xing family who bowed down with a wry smile.

"Auntie and Miss Xing should get up first, we are still relatives who are cornering, why be so polite. Besides, even if he met a stranger, Xue Zhen couldn't see death without help. ”

……

In this way, the mother and daughter of the Xing family escaped and settled on the passenger ship that Xue Zhen was on.

The boat was full of rough men, and Xue Zhen had to call the two cooks and old mothers in the kitchen to help Xing Xiuyan settle down.

After dawn, the Xue family's fleet set off again. Along the way, Xue Zhen did not take it lightly, and kept rushing to the capital.

It wasn't until the boat arrived at the Dongchangfu wharf on the first day that he was completely relieved, because Jia Cong took two official ships to dock at the wharf temporarily, and the Jia family's personal soldiers happened to inquire about suspicious people who had passed by here recently.

When Jia Cong saw the mother and daughter of the Xing family and Xue Zhen, he had a strange feeling in his heart.

It's really fate, the fate of Xue Zhen and Xing Xiuyan is really wonderful, and they will have an intersection in this situation.

Jia Shiyi had already gone to interrogate Cui Chaoying, and Wen was frightened and frightened, and his already not very good body could no longer stand the rush to continue.

It happened that the Xue family had a few shops in Dongchang Mansion, so they borrowed a small courtyard and temporarily settled Wen and Xing Xiuyan in the city to recuperate.

However, Jia Cong didn't plan to stop here, he found Xue Zhen and planned to discuss it with him......

"Don't worry, uncle, I'm not in a hurry to return to Beijing anyway, I can take the opportunity to sort out the business of Dongchang Mansion."

When Xue Zhen heard that Jia Cong asked him to stay in Dongchang Mansion to take care of Wen and Xing Xiuyan, he remembered the gentle but stubborn girl in the cabin last night, and his heart felt a little soft.

He clenched his fists and said, "I will definitely take care of Aunt Xing and Miss Xing, and escort Aunt Xing back to Beijing when Aunt Xing's body is healed." ”

Jia Cong returned the salute and solemnly instructed: "That's okay, I will leave some people at your disposal, no matter who it is, as long as you dare to fight your idea, don't keep your hands." ”

"Uncle is worried about the Cao Gang's ambitions?"

Xue Zhen also showed a solemn look and shook his head: "I don't think the people of the Cao Gang will be stupid enough to throw themselves into the net, but uncle...... To put it mildly, the uncle said before that he would change the transportation to sea transportation, which offended many people. Up and down the canal, there are many people who rely on Cao Yun to make a lot of money. Perhaps, the people hiding behind the Cao Gang, their target is you, uncle. ”

is worthy of being the smartest man in the Xue family's generation, even if he didn't mix in the court, he still relied on clues to see the essence of this matter.

Jia Cong nodded and said, "If you're not afraid of 10,000, you're afraid of what happens, it's always good to be more guarded." As for me...... Hehe, I'm afraid that the people behind me won't make a move. This time I went south, not to turn Jiangnan upside down, I wrote the word Jia upside down. ”

……

Cui Chaoying no longer has a few good skins on his body, Jia Cong is now more and more like the natives of Great Xia, and the ruthlessness hidden in the bloodline of the Jia family is fully presented this time.

On the way south, the people of Beizhen Fusi followed Jia Cong's instructions, and various torture tools took turns to take out the secrets of Jiangnan officials, gentry and Cao Gang from Cui Chaoying's mouth.

When he arrived at Jinling Wharf, Jia Cong took people directly to King Wu's Courtyard.

Liu Ke, the king of Zhongshun who was stationed here, was still surprised why this kid suddenly came when he heard that his own soldiers were coming.

Jia Cong saluted Liu Ke and greeted him, but saw the old thirteen quickly step forward and pull him back: "You kid, why did you come to Jinling at this time?" ”

"I'm here to ask the Thirteenth Master for help, ...... a few days ago"

"Brother Cong?"

"Jia Cong?"

As soon as the words began, two calls came from outside the main hall.

Jia Cong turned around and looked, and it was the teacher Xu Jin and the cabinet deputy Xia Lingxing.

Both of them did not look very good, and they looked tired. Especially the teacher Xu Jin, who is obviously recovering from a serious illness, has a pale face, and has lost a lot of weight.

"Xia Gong, Teacher ......"

Jia Cong bowed down to the two, then stepped forward to support Xu Jin, and asked worriedly: "The teacher was injured in May, and he hasn't recovered for half a year?" You can deceive the student miserably, and go to three letters, each of which says that he has been cured. Look at yourself at the paleness of this......"

"Okay, don't worry, this is a makeup deliberately painted for the teacher."

Xu Jin felt the concern and worry of his apprentice, squeezed his eyes at Jia Cong, and explained with a smile: "The arrow shot by the assassin happened to be pierced in the Analects of the Confessions that was collected in the chest of the teacher, but it is a pity that the only book of the previous dynasty. ”

Oh?

Whether it was Xu Jin, Liu Ke, or Xia Lingxing, none of them sent any news to the capital.

Xu Jin has been lying in bed for the past half a year and has acted in bed scenes for nearly half a year......

"Since last summer, the situation in the whole of Jiangnan has become more and more severe day by day. To tell the truth, the teacher underestimated the audacity of these people and the madness under the interests...... By the way, why did you suddenly come to Jinling? ”

Jia Cong learned that the teacher's body was fine, so he was a little relieved and told him what happened in the capital and the information he got from Cui Chaoying.

The four of them exchanged information with each other in the main hall of the palace annex, and this conversation came to nightfall.

After Jia Cong finished saying everything, he arched his hand towards Liu Ke: "Thirteenth Master, I entered the city secretly, just to think of hitting Jinling Cao to help one by surprise." I also asked the Thirteenth Master to help me transfer 3,000 troops. ”

It's true that the Cao Gang is a gang, but we must not underestimate this underground force that cannot be put on the table.

Just the Cao Gang on the bright side has more than 10,000 people. This group of people who live by the canal not only do hard work, but at least half of them also act as thugs for some people, or sometimes play the role of water bandits.

According to Cui Chaoying's confession, many of these people worship mixed ancestors, childless mothers, and innocent ancient Buddhas at home.

The White Lotus Sect is really pervasive and ubiquitous!

Jia Cong didn't dare to underestimate the Cao Gang, this time he rushed south, he brought dozens of personal soldiers and hundreds of people sent by Jia Lian, and it was impossible to wipe out the Cao Gang.

Fortunately, there is still an old thirteen in Jinling City, and this one is now a strong soldier.

"Is three thousand enough? This king will give you 30,000 ......."

The inhuman old thirteen in the trench is really heroic, and there are 30,000 people as soon as he opens his mouth.

Jia Cong shook his head and said, "It doesn't take so much, and I plan to quietly enter the city in this matter, don't shoot a gun." There are too many officials and gentry who collude with the Cao Gang, and as long as the slightest bit of information leaks out, the entire Jiangnan may have to be in chaos. ”

Xia Lingxing and Xu Jin both nodded, and the second assistant lord was already thinking about taking the opportunity to come to the Jiangnan Purge, and said to a few people: "It seems that there are a lot of people who can be used in our hands, but it is not enough to stabilize Jinling Mansion." In this way, the old man asked people to give an order to the Songjiang water division, and the water diverter came over. ”

At this time, Xu Jin interjected: "The people of Songjiang Sailor are credible, but it is best to send a letter to Huguang and let them prepare." ”

"Yes, if you move your whole body, let's move the gang, I'm afraid these people will understand the moment of life and death."

Xia Lingxing's words frightened Jia Cong, and he asked in shock: "The situation in Jiangnan has reached this point?" Someone wants to be opposed? ”

The imperial court has just destroyed the Tatars, and Goryeo is already the meat of Great Xia's mouth, and anyone else would be stupid enough to flirt with the tiger's whiskers at this time?

Xia Lingxing said: "Desire can best blind people's minds. In the past few years, the imperial court has first rectified the salt class, opened the sea, and then reformed the tax system by clearing the acres of land, and now you want to move the Cao Gang, which has touched the root of the vested interests. ”

"This matter is also expected by the teacher, this time I took the opportunity of being assassinated and 'seriously injured', I have figured out the fish in the muddy waters of Jiangnan, and it is time to close the net."

Xu Jin added: "Even if they can hold back and not fight back, we have to force them to raise the anti-flag." If you want to do it once and for all, you can only ruthlessly turn over the land in the south of the Yangtze River. ”

Xia Lingxing and Liu Ke also nodded solemnly, which shocked Jia Cong.

It turned out that these three had long been ready to use swords and soldiers to "reason" with all the forces in Jiangnan, or in other words, completely change the world in Jiangnan.

"This matter is not in a hurry, after the men and horses of the Songjiang Navy Division arrive in Jinling, they will first take down the Cao Gang, and then go into the city to arrest people in one go."

Xia Lingxing looked at Liu Ke and solemnly instructed again: "In the past two days, the prince will continue to make peace with this gang of people in Jiangnan, and we must stabilize them." ”

Liu Ke's chest snapped: "Don't worry, no one knows more about singing than me, I must have fooled them!" ”

……

Halfway through the winter moon, the winter of the ninth year of Yuanyou seems to be colder than usual.

Snowflakes fell in Jinling City, and more than half of the boats on the canal were missing. Because of the decrease in merchant ships, the Cao Gang lost a large amount of money at the docks.

Many people who can't find a job get together again, planning to play the role of water bandits again, taking advantage of the last month before the New Year's Festival, to make a sum of money to have a fat year.

The headquarters of the Cao Gang is located in a three-entry courtyard near the dock outside Jinling City, and the gang leader Ma Dayuan is a rude man who is only fifty years old, and he is discussing some matters with several henchmen in the gang at this time.

"Brother Cui has been in the capital for so long, and there is no news coming back, and it seems that there is no way to change the matter of shipping. Strategist, are you sure about the maritime business you talked about last time? ”

Ma Dayuan set his eyes on the middle-aged scholar at the bottom left, Fei Ren was not famous for his talents, but he was a close friend with whom he had a good relationship in his early years.

And Fei Renzai also has a special identity - a member of the Xilin Party.

His teacher was Qian Qianren, the former party leader of Xilin, the head of the Qian family, one of the largest maritime merchants in Zhejiang.

Ma Dayuan was able to control the Jinling Cao Gang without the help of the Xilin Party.

Of course, the Cao Gang also provided great convenience for the Xilin Party in Cao Yun, relying on Cao Yun, the Xilin Party almost controlled the entire money and grain channel from the south of the Yangtze River to the north.

Fei Renzai fanned the paper fan gracefully, and replied with a smile: "Brother Ma has forgotten who the teacher is below?" The teacher has already promised us two percent of the benefits of the Cao Gang, as long as the Cao Gang helps Xilin take the Jiangnan Shipyard in Songjiang Mansion and the shipment of Songjiang Pass, it will be Brother Ma who has the final say in the future. ”

Ma Dayuan was moved, it was millions of silver every year.

However, after hearing the five words of Jiangnan Shipyard, he frowned and said: "But not far from Jiangnan Shipyard, there are 50,000 sailors from the imperial court!" Let's help these people......"

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That's it for today, continue tomorrow, good night!

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