In a short period of time, the Donghai Family was almost wiped out. After years of recuperation, although the Donghai Family accumulated a large amount of wealth, under the supervision of the imperial court, they were unable to have a force that rebelled against the imperial court.
Even if you are as rich as a country, if you don't have a knife in your hand, you will only be vulnerable in the end.
This incident in the East China Sea, except for sporadic fighting when attacking two islands, was almost without bloodshed.
Before Jiang Yishui was arrested, all the people captured on the two islands were imprisoned in the naval camp. Now that Jiang Yishui was arrested, the government began to deport the strong men who were kidnapped to the island according to the list. After Chen Ting asked Qining for instructions, he removed the confiscated silver coins from the list. The middleman paid a sum of money and distributed it to everyone as travel expenses home. It took only three days to send hundreds of people home.
The Nanyang slaves brought back from the island were specially arranged near the navy camp. In addition to the strong Nanyang men who were used as coolies, dozens of Nanyang women were also rescued from Haifeng Island. The navy separated men and women. , provide food and clothing, and according to Qin Ning's wishes, this group of people can take them back home when the caravan sets sail again.
What makes Chen Ting a little embarrassed is that there are so many family members of the aristocratic families arrested this time. The prisons in Gulin City are overcrowded. There is really no choice but to send the women and children to the prison temple for custody.
Of the three Jiang brothers, the eldest, Jiang Mantian, committed suicide, the third, Jiang Yishui, was shot dead, and only the second, Jiang Changfeng, was imprisoned in a heavy prison cell.
The guard here is very tight, with three posts, one post, five steps and one sentry. They are just waiting for the court's order, either to execute the law on the spot, or to be escorted to the capital. Jiang Changfeng is a serious offender this time, so Chen Ting naturally does not dare to show any slightest care.
The prison exudes the smell of rotten mildew, and none of the prisoners who have been sent to the heavy prison have yet been able to get out alive.
Jiang Changfeng has long lost his former high spirits. The lights in the corridor are very dim. Jiang Changfeng's hands and feet are shackled. At this time, he can only sit on the haystack in the corner, his eyes are dull and his hair is unkempt.
There were footsteps in the corridor, and Jiang Changfeng didn't react at all. He only felt someone stopping in front of the cell door. He raised his head slightly and glanced up when he saw the person. Jiang Changfeng looked indifferent. He had entered this heavy prison cell. After that, Jiang Changfeng could see this person almost every day. He was the head of a heavy prison. Jiang Changfeng disdained this kind of person in his heart, both in the past and now.
The cell leader looked around and unexpectedly opened the iron chain on the door and pushed the door in. Jiang Changfeng was a little confused. After he entered the cell, the cell door had not been opened. Food was delivered every day, that is, through the gap. Zhongshuang came in. At this time, it was dead quiet in the night, and there was dead silence everywhere. The prison guard came closer sneakily, carrying a package in his hand, and said in a low voice: "Second Master~!"
Jiang Changfeng glanced at him and ignored him.
The cell leader put the package on the ground. He looked a little nervous. He looked outside the cell door and then whispered: "Second Master, quickly change your clothes." After opening the package, Jiang Changfeng looked inside. After taking a quick look, he saw that it was a set of clothes. The prison head opened the clothes. Only then did Jiang Changfeng realize that it was a set of jailer clothes. He was a little surprised. The prison head had already taken off the key chain from his waist and took Jiang Changfeng's hand. After opening the shackles and shackles, he whispered: "Don't delay, second master, hurry up and put it on, and the younger one will go over and hold the door for you." Without any nonsense, he ran out of the cell door.
Jiang Changfeng had a look of astonishment on his face. He stood up and moved his hands and feet. He saw that the prison guard was very alertly staying outside to look after the wind. He vaguely understood something. Without hesitation, he quickly took off his prison uniform and put on the jailer's uniform. He put the prison uniform into the package and stuffed it under the haystack in the corner. The prison head turned around and saw that Jiang Changfeng had already changed his clothes and waved to him. Jiang Changfeng walked over lightly and walked out of the cell door. He asked loudly: "What do you mean?"
"Second Master, when I first arrived, I had made arrangements before. The guards on guard had just drank wine and had fallen asleep. Now there are two guards outside the gate, but in the dark, Second Master put on this suit Clothes, just follow me and lower your head later, and you should be able to get out." The cell leader looked solemn and whispered: "As long as you get out of the prison and there are people outside to help you, you can successfully let the second master escape."
Jiang Changfeng felt a little happy in his heart, but he was still very alert and asked softly: "Why did you help me? Do you know that if they find out that I am not here tomorrow, you will be the first to suspect me. If they know If you let me go, you won't be able to save your head."
"Second Master, don't worry. I arranged for my family to sneak out of the city yesterday." The prison head whispered: "I didn't have that much courage at first, but someone gave me two hundred taels of gold. I will never be able to do it for the rest of my life." I can’t earn so much money and use people’s money to do things for others. With this gold, I will send off my second master tonight and fly away.”
"That's it." Jiang Changfeng understood, patted the prisoner's shoulder and said, "Thank you. As long as I can get out smoothly, I will give you another two hundred taels of gold to ensure that you have no worries about food and clothing for the rest of your life."
The cell leader cupped his hands and said in a low voice: "I'd like to thank you first, Second Master. Second Master, it's not a good time to stay here for a long time. You should follow me."
Jiang Changfeng nodded and followed the cell leader. The two of them walked lightly through the dark corridor. There were many cells on both sides, and people were locked up in them. However, in the middle of the night, everyone was already asleep. Jiang Changfeng was even among them. When he saw Lu Feihang, his fat body could be recognized at a glance. He knew that these people were also involved in the Jiang family's rebellion case. They could be said to be brothers in trouble. But at this time, he could not care about these people, lest he wake them up. , but cautiously.
Walking through the long corridor in the middle of the cell and through the jailer's room, Jiang Changfeng saw that there were indeed three jailors sleeping soundly on the table. There were several empty wine jars beside them, and the room was filled with a strong smell of alcohol.
The prison head turned around and nodded slightly towards Jiang Changfeng, who also nodded. The two of them did not stop. The prison head was very familiar with the terrain. He turned east and west, and after a while, he arrived in front of an iron gate. Jiang Changfeng Feng saw two people patrolling back and forth outside the iron gate, and his heart suddenly tightened. Fortunately, the surroundings were indeed very dark. The prison head had already stepped forward and said with a smile: "Please open the door."
Jiang Changfeng looked at the armors of the two men from behind. They were obviously not jailers. They thought they were soldiers transferred from other places for safety reasons. One of the soldiers looked inside and opened the door without hesitation. He held his hands to the two of them and said with a smile: "Can you please help me two brothers to guard the place? I will bring you some wine and meat later."
"General Xin has instructions. The people being detained here are serious criminals. There must be no mistakes." The soldier said: "If something goes wrong and someone escapes, our heads will fall to the ground."
"Yes, yes," the cell leader said with a smile, "I have already told those brothers to keep their eyes open at all times and not make any mistakes. Something is really going to happen here, and I, the cell leader, will be the first to die. "
The iron door was opened, the soldier waved his hand, and the cell leader quickly moved forward. Jiang Changfeng lowered his head and followed closely. After walking a few steps, he suddenly heard a voice behind him: "Wait a minute!"
Jiang Changfeng's heart tightened and he clenched his fists, thinking that if this was seen through, he would have to fight no matter what. The prison head turned around, with a slight nervousness in his eyes, but he was still very calm and smiled: " What's wrong?"
"Prisoner Song, don't forget what you just said." The soldier smiled and said, "You just said you would bring us some food and wine, but we are waiting."
Jiang Changfeng breathed a sigh of relief, and Song Laotou smiled and said, "I'm sure, I'll prepare two roast chickens for you tomorrow night, and two jars of good wine."
Jiang Changfeng sneered in his heart, thinking that as long as everything went well, Song Laotou would have already left by tomorrow night.
After leaving the iron prison, it was much smoother. Song Lao leader led Jiang Changfeng out of a small door. Jiang Changfeng thought that it was fortunate that Song Lao leader was leading the way. This person was extremely familiar with the terrain here. If it were different, Others may not know about this small door. He knew in his heart that the main door must be guarded. He left here without anyone noticing. The two of them walked out of the door. Behind them was a small alley. In the middle of the night, everything was quiet. Song Lao leader led Jiang Changfeng walked through two alleys and got into an alley. There was a carriage parked inside. A shadow stood beside the carriage. Seeing Song Laotou coming, the shadow came up to meet him and looked at Jiang behind Song Laotou. Changfeng glanced at him and asked, "Are you Mr. Jiang?"
Jiang Changfeng took two steps forward, cupped his hands and said, "It is Jiang Changfeng. Your Excellency, who is...?"
"The master asked me to come and pick you up." The man was wearing coarse clothes and a cloth hat, and he looked plain. "Master Jiang, get in the car!"
Jiang Changfeng hesitated for a moment, but he knew that if he took a step back, he would definitely die. No matter who the other party was, he could only follow him. At this time, the man in cloth had already jumped to the front of the car, and Jiang Changfeng was about to get in. Song Lao He had already put his head in his hands and said in a low voice: "Second Master, take care of yourself all the way. I will take my leave now."
Jiang Changfeng was startled and asked, "Won't Song Laotou come with me?"
"Second Master, you can go, I still have some arrangements to make. After making arrangements, I will leave the city by myself." Song Laotou said, "In a few days, I should be able to meet Second Master again."
Although Jiang Changfeng didn't despise a small prison chief in his heart, his smooth escape from the heavy prison tonight was all thanks to this old man. He was very grateful in his heart and said with a cupped hand: "In that case, we will see you later, Mr. Song Don’t worry, I owe you two hundred taels of gold, and I will definitely hand it over to you in full.”
Song Laotou smiled and said: "Then I wish the second master all the best. See you in the future and ask for the second master's reward."
Jiang Changfeng nodded, and without further delay, got into the car. The man in cloth shook the horse's reins, and the carriage started to move slowly. Soon it came out of the alley and onto the street. Jiang Changfeng opened the door in the car. Behind the curtain of the carriage, there was deathly silence all around, with no trace of anyone around, but there was some doubt in my heart, not knowing where the coachman would take him.