Group pet little lucky girl: Jiaojiao bag brings the whole family rich

Chapter 343
"That's right, brother here is entrusting you with something to do." Yang Jinzhong said solemnly.

"Brother, please tell me, no matter whether I go up the mountain of swords or down into the sea of ​​fire, I will never frown." Li Xiaodao said, patting his chest.

"It doesn't have to be like this. If it's really that dangerous, I won't let you go. If something happens, how can I explain to Ruyi." Yang Jinzhong waved his hand.

"But this matter is top secret and must be handed over to someone close to you, so I thought of you." Yang Jinzhong continued.

"Brother, what exactly is it?" Li Xiaodao asked.

"Although we didn't find out where the weapons were made, we did find clues about the source of the iron ore that made them." Yang Jinzhong took a sip from the teacup beside him.

Daqi State has very strict control over iron ore, only the state has the right to mine, and the iron ore mined is generally used for the army to make weapons and armor.

The King of Qin wanted to make a continuous crossbow, many of which were made of iron, so he needed large quantities of iron ore or pig iron.

He also did not dare to mine without permission, which not only violated the national law, but also showed that he had the intention of treason.

"Brother, where did they buy the iron ore?" Li Xiaodao asked.

"Fanbang, but I don't know exactly how it was brought back." Yang Jinzhong replied.

"Fanbang?" Li Xiaodao looked surprised.

As far as he knows, strategic materials such as iron ore are also controlled by the state in Fanbang, and it is impossible to sell them in large quantities.

"Yes!" Yang Jinzhong nodded affirmatively.

"You also know that the concubine of Prince Qin's son is the eldest lady of the Cao family. With the ability of the Cao family, it is not surprising that they can buy iron ore in Fanbang." Yang Jinzhong added.

The Cao family is the number one imperial merchant in the Great Qi State, and its business involves people's basic necessities of life. The most powerful thing is that the Cao family's money houses are all over the Great Qi State, and they are also protected by the state.

The reason for this is that when the founding emperor of the Great Qi State was fighting for the world, the ancestors of the Cao family went bankrupt for funding.

Later, after seizing the world, the Cao family naturally received a reward and married a princess to the Cao family.

Since then, the Cao family has been married to the royal family for generations to ensure the prosperity of the Cao family.

Moreover, the Cao family has an ancestral precept, that is, when the Daqi State encounters difficulties and lacks money, the Cao family must fully support it, even if it is all.

With such a sensible relative, the royal family naturally protected him vigorously and let him help the royal family make money.

There is also a more important point, that is, with the Cao family, the economy of Daqi will never be chaotic.

The head of the Cao family of this generation has only one son and one daughter, and the son married a daughter of a well-matched scholarly family.

The daughter was going to marry the prince, but who would have thought that Miss Cao and Prince Qin's son would meet by chance, and they fell in love at first sight.

The Patriarch of the Cao family doted on this daughter very much, and after knowing this, he readily agreed.

It is precisely because of this marriage, with the support of the Cao family's money, that King Qin's power will grow rapidly, making the current emperor very afraid of him.

"Brother, tell me what you want me to do." Li Xiaodao said directly.

The relationship here is too complicated, and it's not for a small character like him to worry about it. He just needs to do what Yang Jinzhong told him to do well.

"Your third younger sibling is Princess Fanbang. As her identity, it is not difficult to find out who is selling it in Fanbang. You just need to follow the vines and find out where they transport the iron ore, and you don't need to worry about the rest." Yang Jinzhong said .

"Brother, if you bother the third younger sibling, my third younger brother will definitely know about it, will it be..." Li Xiaodao said hesitantly.

Hearing this, Yang Jinzhong immediately understood Li Xiaodao's meaning, whether such a confidential matter should be known by Luopan is not good.

"Don't worry, this matter was approved by the Holy One. It's fine if Luo Pan knows about it. Besides, your second brother also knows about this matter. He is the one who came up with the scheme to trace the source." Yang Jinzhong waved his hand.

"Brother, how is the bookworm doing around the emperor?" Li Xiaodao immediately became interested when he heard about Wei Shu.

"Xiaoshu is very good. Regardless of his young age, he is very prudent in doing things, and he is very smart. He also sees problems thoroughly and can always come up with some good ideas." Yang Jinzhong said, these are what he heard from the general.

"I knew nerds couldn't make mistakes." Li Xiaodao said with a proud face.

"After you go home, you can also discuss it with Xiaoshu, maybe he has some good plans." Yang Jinzhong said.

"Brother, I understand." Li Xiaodao nodded.

"Okay, I guess the food is almost ready, let's go eat." Yang Jinzhong stood up and said.

After dinner, Xin'er asked the family of three to stay at the house. She still had a lot to say to Yang Ruyi.

There was no other way, the three could only agree that Li Xiaodao was going to go back to discuss with Luo Pan and the others first, and then come back, anyway, the two families are not far away.

After returning home, Li Xiaodao called Wei Shu and Luo Pan to the study room, and arranged for someone to wait outside.

Out of curiosity, Fat Miao'er also followed, she didn't know what they were going to say.

Li Xiaodao didn't push Fat Miao'er out, anyway, she wouldn't speak out, so it's good to hear her and give her an idea.

After Li Xiaodao finished the story, Fat Miao'er opened her mouth wide in surprise, she didn't expect Li Xiaodao to say such a private matter.

"Brother, don't worry, I'll arrange someone to go back to investigate tomorrow, and I'll let you know if there's any news." Hu Lina nodded.

After several months of getting along, she has gotten to know Fat Miao'er and the others very well, and she is also very moved by their friendship.

"Then I'll leave this matter to my younger siblings." Li Xiaodao cupped his hands.

"They're all from my own family, brother, you're welcome." Hu Lina waved her hand.

"Brother, if the iron ore was really bought from Fanbang, then they must have traveled by water." Compass expressed his point of view.

"Why?" Li Xiaodao looked puzzled.

"Brother, you haven't been to Shang, you don't know, there are many checkpoints on land from Fanbang to Daqi, and there will inevitably be mistakes, but the waterway is different. As long as the cargo ship passes the first checkpoint, with the prestige of the Cao family, no one will dare to stop it .” Compass analyzed.

"I think the abacus is right. Taking the water route is not only less risky, but it can also be transported all the way south to King Qin's fief. There are many islands there, so you can unload it wherever you want." Wei Shu added.

"And even if it is discovered, the iron ore can be poured into the river to destroy the evidence, and only some money will be lost." Wei Shu continued.

"Hmm! That makes sense." Li Xiaodao nodded in agreement.

"Big Brother, I think what Third Brother said is wrong." Fat Miao'er pondered for a moment, then said.

Now that she heard it and discovered a problem, she must of course speak out, which is also beneficial to Li Xiaodao.

(End of this chapter)