On Li Junxian's side, everyone began to act separately according to the tasks assigned to them, and at this time, there was also a force secretly stirring in Taiyuan City!
"... The Tang government went too far in bullying. They first labeled Brother Chang'an as colluding with the Turks, and then sealed Brother Chang'an's iron shop. Then, Brother Chang'an was publicly exposed surrounded by the guards of the Wang family. Kill him! Hmph! It seems to me that the Taiyuan government is colluding with Wang Jiahang and wants to take this opportunity to occupy Brother Chang'an's iron shop!"
In the west of Taiyuan City, in Jiningfang and Kang Mansion, in an underground secret room, Kang Qu and several middle-aged men in Chinese clothes were sitting around a round table, angrily complaining about the atrocities committed by the Taiyuan government:
"Who doesn't know that Brother Chang'an's iron shop forges the best weapons in the world? Before this, the Wang family has been coveting Brother Chang'an's iron shop for a long time. This matter is inseparable from the Wang family in any case, and The Wang family in Taiyuan is a thousand-year-old clan in the Central Plains. The local government has always taken good care of them, so the governor's office will cover up the crimes for the Wang family and prevent me from participating in this investigation!
What's even more hateful is that they also blocked Taiyuan City. I applied to leave the city and return to Kang State to tell Brother Chang'an's family the bad news of Brother Chang'an's murder, but the governor Wang refused. It's a pity that Brother Chang'an has been anxious for justice all his life. Now not only do you die in an unknown way, but you also have to suffer such injustice, which really makes me sad! "
Kang Qu was filled with indignation and grief. When he talked about his grief and indignation, he couldn't help but "dance for joy". After hearing this, everyone couldn't help but be silent for a while.
After a long time, one of the middle-aged men, who was well-built and dressed in purple clothes, cupped his hands and said:
"I heard about Brother Chang'an yesterday, but at that time Taiyuan City was under martial law and it was inconvenient for us to go out. I never thought that Brother Kang Qu would be running around alone for Brother Chang'an. I am so ashamed of him! "
When the others heard this, they also followed the man in purple and cupped their hands to express the same feeling.
Kang Qu quickly waved his hand and said: "This matter is something that the Taiyuan government has gone too far. What does Brother An have to do with you? Don't blame yourself!"
The man in purple is named Anshunshan. He comes from Anguo, one of the nine surnames of Zhaowu. He is very important in Anguo. He is involved in various businesses such as grain, cloth and satin, jewelry, inns and restaurants, etc., and his business is spread throughout the Tang Dynasty. He did not settle in Taiyuan City. He just happened to come to Taiyuan City to discuss a business a few days ago. Unexpectedly, Taiyuan City was closed down. Now he can't get out even if he wants to!
Anshun Shan pinched the jade ring of his left thumb with the thumb and index finger of his right hand, frowned and said in a deep voice: "Although An is not from the Kang State, the nine surnames of Zhaowu are the same, and Brother Chang'an's status in the Kang State is extraordinary. , those of us with the nine surnames who are doing business in the Tang Dynasty rely on Brother Chang'an a lot on weekdays, but now that he has been killed inexplicably, this matter must not be let go like this!"
The man in brown clothes sitting at the top of the left side of Anshun Mountain couldn't help but said: "But according to what brother Kang Qu said, the murderer who murdered brother Chang'an is most likely the Wang family of Taiyuan. There is a saying in the Tang Dynasty that a strong dragon cannot suppress Local snakes, the Wang family's influence in Taiyuan City is deeply rooted, and even the Taiyuan government is on their side, how can we redress Brother Chang'an's injustice?"
This man’s name is Kang Songping, and he is also from Kang. In fact, except for Anshun Shan, the people Kang Qu invited today are all merchants from Kang in Taiyuan City. And this Kang Songping is from Hu Yue Restaurant, the largest restaurant in Taiyuan City. The boss behind the scenes is rich and wealthy!
"A strong dragon can't defeat a local snake? Humph! That's because that dragon isn't strong enough!"
Anshunshan gently stroked the jade ring on his left thumb and snorted coldly:
"The nine surnames of Zhaowu are of the same spirit. We people of the nine surnames have done business in various countries over the years. The food, cloth, and hotel and restaurant businesses in many countries are all under the control of us people of the nine surnames. Where are we?" Not respected? Have you ever been humiliated like this
Brother Chang'an was a prominent figure not only in Kang State, but also among the Nine Kingdoms. But now he died in Taiyuan without any explanation. The Taiyuan government must give us an explanation no matter what, otherwise we people with the Nine Surnames will still have Why do you have the face to do business outside? "
Kang Songping's face changed slightly when he heard this. After hesitating for a moment, he asked, "What should we do in Brother Yi'an's opinion?"
"Ha~!"
An Shunshan chuckled softly and said: "Brother Kang Qu invited you here today. I guess brother Kang Qu has already had a countermeasure? How can An Mou usurp the host?"
Kang Qu quickly raised his hands and said: "Brother An is joking! Kang is just a junior, who has the qualifications to make decisions for you? I invite you all here today just to work together to discuss a solution. We are all people with the ninth surname. You can't just watch Brother Chang'an die unjustly and do nothing, right? Brother An has traveled all over the world in recent years and has done business all over the world. He is very knowledgeable. If you have any ideas, please don't hesitate to give me some advice!"
Kang Changan's status is actually very special. Because he is the brother-in-law of the Prince of Kang, relying on this relationship, he has almost become the spokesperson of Kang in the Tang Dynasty. People from Kang who do business in the Tang Dynasty all come to pay homage. Kang Chang'an was the "pier", and even many of Kang's businessmen in the Tang Dynasty had to go through Kang Chang'an's hands.
Now that Kang Chang'an died unexpectedly, Kang Qu became interested. He wanted to replace Kang Chang'an and become Kang's new minister in the Tang Dynasty. Before that, he had to lead Kang's businessmen to do the work for the deceased Kang Chang'an. Something to do to accumulate a certain amount of reputation!
"Brother Kang Qu is right! Boss An, you are well-informed. Now, what should we do to redress the injustice of Brother Chang An? Boss An, please give me some advice!"
Kang Songping raised his hands towards Anshun Mountain and agreed.
"Yes, yes! Please give me some advice, Boss An!"
In the secret room, the rest of the people also joined hands.
"It doesn't matter! Since brother Kang Qu said so, then An will come and offer some advice!"
Seeing this, An Shunshan shook his head, pretending to be helpless and said: "An said just now that we people with the nine surnames have done business all over the world in recent years, especially the people with the nine surnames who are doing business in the Tang Dynasty. Many, now Brother Chang'an's death is unclear, but the Taiyuan government has been unwilling to give an explanation. So what we can do is to use the resources at our hands to protest!
Everyone here has a variety of businesses in Taiyuan City, including those engaged in food and restaurant business. Now the gates on all four sides of Taiyuan City have been closed. People inside can’t go out, and people from outside can’t come in. Major shops will soon be short of supplies, and what we have to do is to cover up the rice in the warehouse from today on, and not sell a single grain! Not only will you not sell it, you will also use part of your money to buy up all the food from other grain stores in Taiyuan City! If this happens, Taiyuan City will be in chaos! "
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