The next day, the person who came to contact Mi Fan was Song Jinggong. The two people talked in the cabin for three hours before eating something, and the boat turned around and headed towards the first house in Linshui.
After the others ran away for a certain distance, they were arrested and returned. When they returned, they had already been replaced by a general. They told them that the previous general had been arrested. They were given bribes and guilty of fleeing. .
It turned out that more evidence was needed, but now it’s simple. What did you run without committing a crime? Searching, these people were taken to search their homes. Naturally, their homes could not be so clean. For example, the nursing home had some illegal weapons, such as the collection of some cultural relics from other countries, and the house was built in an unruly manner.
After waiting, these people were found out. In addition, the crime of colluding with the enemy country was confirmed by escaping. These people were taken to the Yamen of Sanshui County in terror. They were not Dingping or the prefecture. The reason is that these people came from Sanshui. The county’s first home in Linshui came out, and suspected any secret connection with the first home in Linshui.
The official interrogated was not the original director Zhao Xiang, but someone sent by the state. This was the result of Li Xun personally discussing with his father. After hearing Li Xun’s plan, Li Xun’s father only said "mischief" "Don't worry about it, he has long seen this Jingshui boat not pleasing to the eye.
Dominating the Jingshui River, the annual tax revenue is that little. No matter the year is good or bad, they always find all kinds of reasons to shirk. When the drought occurs, let them help transport some food from Sichuan and Shu, and they also talk about the price and talk about the lack of water. , The bottom of the ship is easy to break, and the price of grain goes up elsewhere during drought.
Now there is no need to touch it, and it saves you the trouble of raising prices.
What’s more important is that Li Xun’s father, the prince, felt that this set of strategies was used, and only then did Zhang’s methods appear. The expert taught his son a lot of things this time, and he also taught himself some things. Sometimes you can give in and show weakness, but it is also a trap.
The Yamen of Sanshui County began to inquire about the case. It was really like the general who talked to Mi Fan thought. First, if the crime was given, he could rob his family and exterminate the clan, and then waited for these merchants to give a little bit of benefit to the sentence. I don't know the details, changed the beheading to exile.
I received most of the things, but did not continue to delve into what the merchants had outside their property. The status of merchants was originally not high. How dare to say more to the government? They didn't understand those things, but they did run away. To confess the minor crimes, only copy the home, and then copy it. They still have some livelihoods outside, and they can live well after being exiled.
When they were taken to the cell and sent to the capital with a written note, the ship travellers headed by Guo Ren regretted it. They now knew the reason for the incident. They were arrested for questioning because they were from the first home in Linshui. Those who went out were sentenced to them, and the shopkeeper of Linshui's first store had nothing to do.
"I'm not convinced. Isn't the Zhang family taking refuge in a waiting master? Otherwise, how could it be? His family's business is so big, and I haven't seen anyone say that he is a merchant."
A businessman huddled in a corner of the cell, muttering there, this position is not bad, there is a place to lean, far from the toilet.
Another businessman next to him wanted to understand, “Don’t complain, it’s useless. Zhang’s business is not listed under the name of the owner. They are not merchants, but officials. Why didn’t they see Ma Rong? Where did he go? Up?"
"He dived into the water. When we ran forward, I saw him. He ran up to Na Luoshui. The water got in as soon as he took off his clothes. Who made him watery and courageous? It seemed that he was not caught. He was caught, but his family did not see him either. It seemed that he was not running slowly, so he went back and took his family away.
If he is not caught, he is lucky. If he goes elsewhere, he changes his name. You don't need to count on the things at home. The business made elsewhere is better than those of us in exile, and he doesn't know where he will be exiled. "
The businessman who spoke earlier knew a lot, and he didn't forget to look at others when he ran away.
Guo Ren is the one who feels the most suffocated among these individuals. He heard others say that Ma Rong ran away, and said with a gloomy expression: "He is usually the slippery person. I don't know how to call us when diving. Who knows his business elsewhere? Report it to the government and let the government clean him up."
Everyone shook their heads. Everyone would do this kind of thing. It was never possible for other people to know, even now they don't know how much wealth the people around them have.
"There is also Mi Fan. He doesn't know where he is going. He said that he will not run with us. Maybe he has already thought of retreating. He shouldn't have followed him before." Guo Ren thought of Mi Fan again. , In Sanshui Yamen, he didn't see Mi Fan, let alone his family.
Others did not agree with him at this time. Everyone understands that without Mi Fan, they would not have so much money now. Mi Fan mentioned several times that he should not fight against Zhang's family, and no one wants to listen. Now everyone only regrets. If I had listened to Mi Fan, how would it have become like this.
Guo Ren regretted what he said. He looked at everyone’s reaction and felt that he was a little bit isolated. He quickly said, “It’s better to be exiled farther. We all go to one place, and then the capital will not be able to control it. , We can still get together and do something."
After saying this, he thought he could be recognized by others, but everyone still remained silent, and some even leaned against the corner wall, revealing the appearance of asleep.
Guo Ren was treated like this, and it was hard to say anything. When he used to follow Mi Fan, these people were always so respectful when they saw him. Now they are all gone. They chanted Mi Fan’s name and followed suit. Squinted.
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"Mi Fan, you will still be responsible for the boat trip in the future, but you have to sign the deed first. As we said on the boat, you can't beat the Zhang family. There is a powerful expert in the Zhang family. Pack it up. You and I are very easy."
In a pavilion in the lake behind Xiao Luoshui, only Song Jinggong and Mi Fan were there. On the table made of stone was a letter of text, and Song Jinggong was waiting for Mi Fan to sign it.
Mi Fan calmly picked up the paperwork, scanned it from beginning to end, and asked, "After my son is admitted to the imperial examination, will we really let our family leave the Zhang family?"
"Naturally I won't lie to you. Your son is only seven years old this year. Could he be able to take the exam next year? He won't be able to pass the exam next year. When he reaches the right age, he may not be able to pass the exam. Not all people can be like my family. Like the master, if you say that the tribute to the village is the first one, the tribute to the village is the first, and the champion is the champion.
By then, what you did for the Zhang family will be able to redeem this sin. Don’t forget how many skilled craftsmen you have sent some good points to Xiaohouye. The shipyard also has a Zhang family’s one. molecular. "
Song Jinggong didn’t need to be taught by others when he said these things. He turned out to be a great person. It was nothing more than meeting someone who was more powerful. He usually started things. As long as the capital was enough, someone told him that he would be able to do well in other details. .
Mi Fan looked at the document, nodded lightly, picked up the ink-dipped pen next to him, wrote down his name, and pressed his hand in the inkpad box and pressed it onto the document in triplicate. One for Zhang’s family, one for Mi Fan himself, and one for the Yamen of Sanshui County.
This time there are no people who are using their teeth. After all, there are too many things that they can't let them know.
Seeing Mi Fan pressed her handprint, Song Jinggong was relieved, took out a roll of paper from her arms, and said to her: "When we go back, we can build a sea-going ship in two years. Then we can build it in two years. I did it as I said, this is part of the details, and someone will send you other parts when needed."
As soon as Mi Fan heard that it was the details of the shipping, he quickly took it and took a few glances, then stopped and said, "It's really different, this one is really profitable, right? The last one, if someone else uses it..."
"Whoever uses it, just wait to die. It's so good to be a Zhang family? Also, arrangements should be made for the exchange of cargo from the small boat and the big ship. A wharf should be built at Dingping, and the cargo can be a small boat or a big ship. In the warehouse of the dock, and then exchange each other."
Song Jinggong likes this kind of thing, maybe he was used to cheating before. Whenever Zhang Xiaobao made a move, he would watch next to him, as if he also followed the move. It was always so easy and always so useful. .
Mi Fan thought about it and responded, "I know how to do it. Will Dingping's dock warehouses take up a large portion of it?"
"No, we don’t stretch our hands there. The state government has helped a lot this time, giving most of the benefits to the state government, leaving the rest to Dingping, and even Luochuan County has to give it a bit, passing others. A place, you can’t eat alone if you want to get rich.
Just like you, you have been given the opportunity to compensate for the deal Xiaohe has robbed. Why do you have to make a life and death? The Zhang family is unwilling to take the initiative to cause trouble, but they are not afraid of it. You were able to allocate a part to the state capital, so how could there be things like today? "
Song Jinggong has gradually become acquainted with the Zhang family’s behavioral style. Every time he gives enough kindness, but some people regard this as a weakness and have to try it. As a result, the person who tried not only did not get the benefit, but instead wanted Pick up something.
Mi Fan also wanted to understand at this time. In the past, they didn’t care about these things. They put their minds on making money. They thought that as long as they made money, they would grab a certain amount of money. The less others earn, the more they earn. The more successful it is.
"I know, let it all out, and don't keep it." Mi Fan wanted to drive.
"That's it. As long as we build sea ships, we can make more money in the future. Don't care about this small amount of money. The academy over Shuiyunjian is about to start recruiting people. It's better to send your son there."
Song Jinggong suddenly thought of the academy and made a point to Mi Fan.