The reason why the Great Qin Empire sent spies here is ridiculous. They are just to obtain silk. This magical fabric that is as smooth as a baby's skin. Traveled thousands of miles to Daqin through the Great Silk Road. He soon became a member of the upper class. Especially the favorite of aristocratic women. But I don't know when it started. The silk suddenly became expensive. In the back, there is no money to buy it.
The ladies blew the pillow breeze. The elders of the elders held many meetings. Finally make a decision. Ask the Emperor Qin to take measures. Find a way to get silk. But for the great eastern country thousands of miles away. The Emperor Qin knew nothing. So this spy team of more than 20 people was dispatched.
The leader of this spy team is called Jokama. He opened a Daqin Tavern in Wuji City. Take this as an important stronghold for him. Able to be a spy leader. Jokama has his own advantages. The construction was completed in Wuji City. When starting to sell shops to the outside world. Jokama keenly discovered the opportunity. Immediately spent money to buy a piece of land here. Opened this Daqin tavern.
There are many pubs in Wuji city. Shape **. There are Chinese pubs. There are local taverns in the Western Regions. There are also taverns opened by merchants from Kangju, Dawan, Shendu and other places. Because Wujicheng has a large passenger flow. Going north and south. Some people miss the taste of hometown. Others want to taste the exotic atmosphere. and so. Even if there are so many pubs. But the business is still booming.
but. This is the only Daqin tavern in the entire Wuji city. After all, Daqin is thousands of miles away. Although many Daqin businessmen have come here. But among more than 100,000 merchants everywhere. It can only be regarded as a small part.
Just because this is the only one. Therefore, the business of Jokama’s Daqin Tavern is extremely prosperous. There is almost no closing time. The funds he misappropriated. It has now been filled in. And there is still a generous balance. Just one year. The money he earned is enough for him to buy a big house in Rome. Live a noble life. But in the rigorously hierarchical Da Qin Empire. Want to enter the upper class. Money is not enough. Jokama still lacks a title.
Civilians like Jokama. The only way to obtain a title is to establish merit. But Jokama is not a fighter. He has no way to accumulate merits through war. You can only work hard to obtain valuable information. After Liu Xin reopened the Silk Road. Jokama’s mission is actually over. But he still depends on the Western Regions and is willing to return home. It is to hold the mind of meritorious service.
During this period. Jokama has sent back information twice. But it all fell to nothing. No response at all. The information must have been sent to the elder's house. Because the two messengers returned safely every time. Even if they were discovered by the Han people in Wujicheng. There is no problem. Because the information written on the parchment is except for him. No one else here can know. Including the two messengers is also illiterate.
Just yesterday afternoon. Jokama gained another extremely important piece of information. The emperor of the Han had actually been conquered by himself. And it was when a large-scale war was going on in Dahan. This information is too important. The elders in the elder's courtyard are all grown-ups. Someone will always take this information. If they organize an expeditionary force to come to the Western Regions. Captured the Emperor Han. Then...
How to develop later has surpassed Joe Kama's imagination. But he believed. Just rely on this piece of information. Bo a baron shouldn't be a problem. then. Jokama immediately sent the two messengers back to Rome. What Jokama didn't expect was. The two messengers did not leave Wuji City immediately. Instead, he quietly went to the brothel in the city and fooled around all night. Prepare to return home early the next morning. Just the work of the night. The situation changed suddenly. The two messengers became captives of the Han people.
The Daqin Pub in Wuji is the only one in the city. It's convenient for Zeng Lie. There is no need for those two messengers to lead the way. Zeng Lie led Liu Xin and his party and rushed over. Just arrived at the alley. A young Han army officer greeted him. He handed over and said, "Master Qi. The situation has changed."
original. After Zeng Lie got the confession from the two messengers. Immediately ordered people to strengthen the monitoring of this Daqin tavern. Just to prevent them from getting the news and escaping quietly. Wu Jicheng is a mixture of fish and dragons. If they leave this Daqin tavern. Trying to catch them is like looking for a needle in a haystack.
I heard that the situation has changed. The muscles on Zeng Lie's face twitched a little. He gritted his teeth and asked, "What the hell happened?"
The young officer did not look at Liu Xin who was standing not far away. Because he still doesn't know Liu Xin's identity. I just continued to report to Zeng Liehui: "Return to the lord. I ordered to follow the adult’s order and wanted to get into the tavern. However, I found that the tavern was closed today. I asked for the door. The guy in the store said they were some partners of the tavern. It happened to be here today for accounting. It is temporarily closed for one day. Please come back tomorrow."
Hu people do business differently from Han people. They often team up with a few. joint investment. Then one of them is responsible for management. Others only need to check the accounts at that time. and so. It is temporarily closed on this day of auditing. It makes sense.
Zeng Lie frowned. Said: "I have never heard that this Daqin tavern was opened in partnership. How come a few partners suddenly appeared. Could it be fraud?"
Liu Xin didn't want to come to the front desk. Seeing this, something seems to be going wrong. Could not help stepping forward quickly. Asked: "What's going on."
The young officer saw Zeng Lie respectfully treating Liu Xin. Quickly retell the situation here again.
Liu Xin nodded thoughtfully. Asked: "Have anyone in this tavern ever left? Is the guy you saw a fresh face?"
Although the young officer didn't know Liu Xin's identity. However, Liu Xin's long-standing aura was suppressed. He quickly folded his hands and said, "Return to the Lord. After receiving the order from Mr. Zeng, he immediately led people to set up guard posts around the tavern. No one left. No one entered. All the guests were stopped. Outside. In addition to labeling himself. The labeling sent several groups of people to test. It is basically certain. The buddy is still from the original tavern."
Liu Xin was very satisfied with the performance of this young officer. Asked casually: "What's your name."
The officer clasped his fists. Said: "Subscribe Shi Ran."
Liu Xin patted Shi Ran on the shoulder. Said: "The lad is good. Do it well. Keep going ahead and staring. The person should still be inside."
Shi Ran clasped his fists hard. Turned around and ran into the alley. Liu Xin said to Zeng Lie: "This kid is calm. He can only be a team."
This sentence is the biggest compliment to Shi Ran. Zeng Lie also felt light on his face. He couldn't help but smiled and said: "Your Majesty. Don't look at his tall stature. In fact, he is still young. I am afraid he is promoted too quickly. It is difficult to convince the crowd."
Liu Xin also smiled. Said: "I can see it more. There are only a few faint hairs on his mouth. I am afraid he is not eighteen years old."
Zeng Lie's face was embarrassed. He said: "Actually, he is only fourteen years old this year. I don't know how he got in at the beginning. Weichais also have lax checks. The crime of oversight. Please punish your majesty. Only this child... "
Liu Xin suddenly put away her smile. Zheng said: "Hundred secrets are inevitable. But. Leaking a 15-year-old boy in. It is not a matter of occasional negligence. The person who was responsible for the draft must be strictly held accountable. As for Shiran. Will. His team is being spared. Send him to Chang'an Feihu to be a fire-headed army."
Zeng Lie was surprised at first. Immediately happy. He quickly folded his hands and said, "Your Majesty Shengming."
Liu Xin waved her hand. Said: "Now deal with the immediate matter. This Daqin tavern suddenly closed. Very suspicious. There must be a problem in it. Either some important person has come. Or something major has happened. Zeng Lie. If a shop is today. It’s closed. Do you have any reason to go in."
Zeng Lie thought for a while. Said: "The taxation of all shops in Wuji City is collected by the Military Mansion. You can send someone in in the name of checking accounts."
Liu Xin pondered: "Didn't the guy in the store say that several partners are checking the accounts. Then let's join in the fun. Check the accounts."
After a cup of tea. A group of soldiers appeared in front of the Daqin Pub. The word "tax" is written on the back of the livery of these soldiers. Show their identity. In fact, there are only two real tax officials in this team. The others are all pretending to be Feihu's guards. Liu Xin mixed with Zeng Lie and Kleia. They act as officials and interpreters leading the team. Naturally, there is no need to dress like that.
The Daqin Pub, which was closed on the first day since its opening, suddenly heard a rapid knock on the door. The man opened the store door impatiently. Pointed to the sign on the wall beside the door. Said: "We have something to do today. It will be closed for one day."
The tax officer who walked in front loudly reprimanded: "Trick to highlight highlights. Tax inspection."
This is because Liu Xin and Zeng Lie are both in the queue. Otherwise, the scolding will be more fierce.
The man saw that it was a group of soldiers entering the door. He nodded hurriedly and greeted them in. Arrange tea on one side. One side sent someone to the back to inform the shopkeeper.
I heard that officers and soldiers came to the door. Jokama walked out from behind in a panic. Lianlian arched his hands and said, "I don't know what military masters are doing here."
Zeng Lie has been to this Daqin pub. Know that Jokama is the owner of the tavern. It is also the spy leader he wants to catch. He hurriedly whispered a few words in Liu Xin's ear. Liu Xin deceived the purpose of opening a shop. Just want to verify if Jokama escaped. Now that Jokama himself has appeared. Liu Xin naturally didn't have to talk nonsense with him anymore. Waving a big hand. Shouted: "Take them all."
Jokama was taken aback. Shouted: "What crime did Xiaomin commit."
Liu Xin said without hesitation: "Tax evasion."
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This is the last chapter updated in June. After two hours of tossing, it finally came up. A total of 73 chapters were updated throughout June, with 225,000 words, which is pretty impressive. The rims of the rocky eyes are all swollen. Applause everyone. Continue to work hard in July to make up the chapters that were owed before, and strive to update Chapter 77. Please continue to support us, thank you!