fast and ferocious

Chapter 105 Buy One Get One Free (Part [-])
"Your lord, do you still remember the murder in the street in front of Yaqian in Mingzhou? Your lord arranged for people with account books to collide with me..."

"I just forced him to walk in front of you. When they bumped into each other, you walked absent-mindedly."

"That's right! Then someone came out and killed the person carrying the account book with a sword, trying to lure me away, but he didn't know that I had four long followers. I kept chasing the murderer, and finally made a move. I have seen his appearance ! When Lord Xie arrived in Wuzhou and wanted me to draw that person, I realized that they were members of the Cao Gang, and the reason why I was asked to draw them was because Cai Youkun had already released them!"

"Later, I heard from the prince that Cai Youkun and the others used the official bank to release usury money, and the Cao Gang helped them collect it violently. That is to say, the government and the Cao Gang are using the official bank to make profits. There was a murder case in front of Fuya Street before the profit was distributed. They want those account books, so that they can force Cai Youkun to hand over the silver owed, and they can force them to kill people. It can be seen that they owe them a lot of money! There is only one thing I don’t understand without illness, Cao Gang dared to kill Cai Youkun’s people in the street, how could Cai Youkun let him go without letting a fart go?”

Prince Xiang smiled and said:
"First of all, the purpose of that person's murder is to distract you so that his own people can get those account books. It is better for those account books to fall into the hands of the Cao Gang than to fall into your hands. At that time, they didn't know who was behind you, let alone What's more, in Cai Youkun's view, the person who died was just a servant, and in the end the account book returned to Cai Youkun's hands, so he has no reason to be anxious."

Qin Wubing sighed, servant?The life of the servant is not life?He imagined what he would do if someone dared to bully Holmes...

"What is it all about! I don't understand, please explain in detail!" The old monk yelled, interrupting Qin Wubing's train of thought.

Qin Wubing ignored the old monk, controlled his emotions and continued:

"And this time I encountered an ambush on the road, and among the ambushed people was the murderer on the street that day! I suspected this at the time, maybe it was because he recognized me that I sent him! They brought bows and arrows, if there is no Erlong and the others , I will definitely die! Why do you have to kill me?"

The old monk said impatiently: "I said to kill you earlier because I was afraid that you would go to Jinling to find out who stole the money..."

"How do they know that I have this ability? Maybe the common people will praise me for beating a barrel in the street, and they know that I have some abilities." Qin Wubing looked at the old monk: "You said it."

The old monk was stunned.

"Who are the Cao Gang? They are neither officials nor civilians. They are self-contained gangs. If there is no interest involved, who can order them at will? I want them to obey who will kill me," Qin Wubing shook his head: "Difficult! The gang can have the current scale, and it cannot be a brainless master, unless the Cao Gang thinks that I threaten their interests and must get rid of me and they think that things will happen!"

Prince Xiang nodded and said, "Someone told them about your whereabouts, but no one mentioned to them that Uncle Qi followed you."

"My lord said before that no matter who moved the money, they must have thought about how they would deal with the lord's investigation, but the lord was indifferent, and they would panic instead. They were afraid that the lord had other arrangements. At this time, someone told them that the lord wanted to Take me to Jinling to investigate the case..."

"I understand this. Lao Jiu knew that the money was lost and pretended to be calm, which caused them to think wildly. At this time, someone told them that Lao Jiu would take you back to Jinling to investigate the case, making them think that you are Lao Jiu's reliance on the investigation. You can't just say it, what are you capable of? You found me out, they are afraid, so they have to kill you!"

Qin Wubing nodded and said:
"How can the Cao Gang be so short of money? It's not that the shortage is to a certain extent, and they won't do it even if they are asked to rob officials!"

Prince Xiang took a sip of his tea: "In addition to being responsible for the water transport, the Cao Gang also needs to complete the river channel management of the Huaijing Canal themselves. The river channel is silted up, which will delay the water transport!"

"That's right! The Cao Gang may have lost a lot of money in the past two years. Regardless of the reason, dredging the river must be done. Some people know their difficulties, just like knowing what the old monk likes. At a critical moment, send Useful news and available people on the Internet! That’s why they dare to kill people in the street and rob official money!”

"Why do you have something to do with me again?" The old monk stared.

"Listen well!"

"I'm here to listen to your story, just like in He's yard, how interesting! You say that, I don't like to hear it!"

Qin Wubing ignored the old monk, he glanced at Prince Xiang, hesitant to speak.

"Ask whatever you want, it's not like you to be coy!" said Prince Xiang.

"What's inside, my lord, let's take a look. They plot against the old monk. In their view, it's a sure-fire business. If we get stuck in a case and can't find a clue, they will benefit because they dragged the lord to repair the river." If it is found out that the old monk did it, they will benefit, because they think that the emperor will definitely punish the old monk, and the people will spread the words that harm the emperor, even if there is no, they will do it!"

"The Cao Gang is doing the same thing this time! The Cao Gang stole the money, but the prince didn't find out. They sold their favors to the Cao Gang. If it was found out, why didn't the prince clean up the Cao Gang? They waited to see the court clean up." Cao Gang, and then they can recruit the Cao Gang!"

"They know that the old monk has been with me all this time. Judging from the fact that they didn't tell the people of the Cao Gang, they should want the prince to take care of the Cao Gang. If I kill it, it will be considered buy one get one free, which is very appropriate!"

Prince Xiang nodded in satisfaction.

"Since the lord knows who is behind the manipulation, why not directly..." Qin Wubing made a beheading gesture.

Prince Xiang laughed and said:

"If I can't get rid of the roots, what's the use of removing those on my face? When the spring breeze blows, won't they come up again? They haven't been idle these years, their roots are deep, and they just wait for the right time! The new emperor ascends the throne, The people's hearts are unstable, and the political affairs have many evils, if natural disasters and man-made disasters are added, wouldn't it be the best time?... I always need to know how deep the roots are under the soil before I can do it!"

Qin Wubing patted his thigh angrily and said: "If I had known this, I shouldn't have told about Cao Gang ambushing me in the hall today."

"Why?"

"At a time like this, fewer enemies mean more friends. Pushing the Cao Gang to a dead end doesn't mean pushing the Cao Gang to them?"

Prince Xiang pondered for a moment before saying:

"Wenzong established the Cao Gang in order to solve many problems in water transportation. For more than 100 years, the Cao Gang has become stronger and stronger. Li, it's time to solve it!"

"Take this opportunity to solve it? Will it be a little risky?"

"As you said, the Cao Gang will not be run by people without brains. They rely on the court for food, and they will not turn back until they reach a dead end!"

"The prince wants to talk to them?"

Prince Xiang nodded and said:
"You don't need to worry about this matter. Take a rest for two days and go shopping around Jinling City. I will come to you if there is anything to do. By the way, do you know what Fan Shoukang found in the inner courtyard?"

Prince Xiang smiled brightly.

(End of this chapter)