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"I heard that there is a rule in Jiangzhou. After paying the commercial tax at the Water Department, you still have to pay some money to the Jiangzhou Gang?"

The clerk from the Water Department nodded and said, "This is the rule of Jiangzhou. Do you know who is the leader of the Jiangzhou Gang? He is the governor of Jiangzhou and the Fei family's business."

As he said this, the little official came close to Liu Chan's ear, looked around to make sure there was no outsider, and then said cautiously: "I'll give you a piece of advice, the money you should pay must be paid, don't To make small profits at the expense of big profits, I heard that more than ten days ago, a merchant ship ran into river rocks and sank. Not only did the cargo of the ship sink into the river, but even the people were fed into the river. Turtle, do you think this is a pity or not? Pity or not?"

Is this a warning or a threat?

Liu Chan had a smile on his face and said with a smile: "When I follow the local customs, I will pay the money. As for the rules, I am a foreigner and don't understand them very well. I hope the official can explain it carefully. , don’t touch anything you shouldn’t touch.”

As he spoke, Liu Chan took out a small bag of five baht coins from his sleeve and placed it in the hands of the young official.

"How is this okay? This isn't appropriate!"

The little official's face was full of resistance, and his words were full of rejection.

But something magical happened, the bag of five baht money that was originally in Liu Chan's hand.

Disappeared.

"If you want to ask about something, you have come to the right person. I am Jiangzhou Tong. In Jiangzhou, there is nothing that I, Jiang Twelve, don't know."

Like a magic trick, Jiang Twelve transferred the five baht coins in Liu Chan's hand into his own pocket.

"hehe."

What a big breath.

Jiangzhoutong.

The smile on Liu Chan's face became even bigger.

"So, then I really have something I want to ask you clearly."

Liu Chan made insinuations and asked a lot of questions. Jiang Twelve was really a master of Jiangzhou.

Basically, whatever Liu Chan asked him, he could give an approximate answer.

But whether this is the case specifically requires careful consideration.

But when asking questions, Liu Chan's laughter became more and more hearty, while the expression on Fei Yi's face became more and more gloomy.

Arriving at the gate of the Ministry of Water Affairs Office, Liu Chan asked: "So, this Jiangzhou Gang was actually recognized by the Governor of Jiangzhou?"

Jiang Twelve immediately said: "Not only does it admit that the leader of the Jiangzhou Gang is also a member of the Jiangzhou Governor's clan, named Fei Hao."

Fei Hao?

Fei Yi was shocked.

This is indeed the Fei family.

But

This man is not a playboy. Among the Fei family members, he is only a little worse than him.

It’s not much different!

How could he set up the Jiangzhou Gang in Jiangzhou to do this kind of money-making thing?

Liu Chan turned his head and glanced at Fei Yi. Seeing the shocked expression on his face, he knew better.

"Last question, has Jiangzhou changed after the governor of Jiangzhou came?"

Variety?

The little official laughed and said: "Of course there has been a big change. Before the governor came, there was always the danger of being attacked and killed by bandits in Jiangzhou City. Jiangzhou's power was deeply rooted and the people were in poverty. Since the governor of Jiangzhou came, After the war, the powerful tyrants were rectified, water conservancy was dredged, land was reclaimed, and business was established, the situation in Jiangzhou has changed dramatically from a few years ago."

It seems that Fei Guan has done a lot of serious things since he came.

When Fei Yi heard this, the livid expression on his face slowly returned to some color.

"Let's go and register."

Fifty slaves, five hundred furs, three hundred pounds of tea

Looking at the number of goods registered by Liu Chan, Jiang Twelve's eyes also lit up.

"It seems that Mr. Lang comes from a high family! The goods in this ship are valuable, especially the slaves. Unless you are an ordinary person, you will not be able to get such hot goods."

In short supply?

Liu Chan was stunned for a moment and asked: "His Highness pacified Badi and captured tens of thousands of slaves. These days, at least 500 slaves are transported to Jiangzhou every day. How can these slaves be in short supply?"

In Liu Chan's opinion, the price of this slave would even be cut in half.

In the mouth of this little official, it seems that this is not the case.

"Although His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has captured many slaves, there is also a huge demand for slaves. For example, here in Jiangzhou, after those powerful men have money, they have to raise village guards, and they need tenants to farm and even people to serve them. , The powerful are like this, and the same is true for ordinary small manor owners. Even some people in Jiangzhou City who have saved up want to buy one or two slaves to help with farming. After all, the more people who farm, the more fields they can get. Why not?"

The more people who farm, the more fields they get?

Liu Chan was stunned for a moment.

"In other words, as long as the land you reclaim in Jiangzhou is yours, then this land is yours?"

Jiang Twelve nodded and said: "This is the policy of the Governor. As long as you reclaim the land and cultivate it for three years, the land will be yours. Even I have bought four slaves, Mr. Lang, I also have some spare money this time, how about buying one with my husband?"

There was a flattering look on his face and he said: "For the sake of my wasted words, how about it being cheaper? According to the market price, it's 60,000 yuan. You pay with one hand and deliver the goods with the other hand!"

The market price of a strong Bayi slave is 60,000 yuan, but the same is true for any commodity that is in short supply. 60,000 yuan is the market price, but can you buy this slave at the market price?

That's another unknown.

According to the current market conditions, you can't buy a slave for 60,000 yuan, and it will cost at least another 10,000 to 20,000 yuan.

Unless the slave has some defect, such as a physical disability or something.

"Sixty thousand dollars"

Liu Chan pondered for a moment and said, "I want to think about it."

consider?

Jiang Twelve's fat face fell, and he said quickly: "Langjun comes from a high family, do you have to care about this little money?"

Liu Chan laughed and said: "No one's money comes from strong winds. Although I don't do business much, I have no intention of spreading my money away."

Seeing Jiang Twelve's disappointed look, Liu Chan added, "If you can help me with a few things, I can give you a slave without you having to buy it with money."

Give one away?

Jiang Twelve had a look of joy on his face, but when he thought about something worth 60,000 yuan, he hesitated for a while.

"I will not do anything illegal or criminal, including killing people and stealing goods."

Liu Chan laughed and said, "Don't worry, I won't put you in Jiangzhou Prison."

"Then please give me your instructions, Mr. Lang!"

Although it is easier to make money these days than in the past, it would take him half a year to earn over 60,000 yuan even if he was working on this ferry job.

Now that he can complete the half-year target with just a few things, why wouldn't he do it?

"I have submitted the goods details, but why don't I see anyone coming to check? Is it possible that we have to queue up?"

Jiang Twelve immediately said: "Lang Jun, you have asked the right person. If it is normal, you have to wait at least one day. If you add some money, you can complete the inventory and pay the customs duty today."

"What's the way?"

Jiang Twelve patted his big belly and said, "Of course it's the Jiangzhou Gang. It's the Jiangzhou Gang's job to count the merchant ship's cargo."

Jiangzhou Gang?

"Then what is this Ministry of Water Resources doing?"

Looking at Liu Chan's confused eyes, Jiang Twelve immediately laughed and said: "The Water Department is still in the initial stage, and Chengdu has not yet sent a chief officer, so the Jiangzhou Gang is still in charge."

Didn't the Water Department send a chief officer here?

Liu Chan was stunned for a moment and said: "Didn't the East Palace send someone here at the beginning of spring this year? How come there is no one in charge?"

During his time in Chengdu, Liu Chan did not stop working.

He was involved in all aspects of the matter, so he was naturally aware of it.

The person who was sent to Jiangzhou to be the head of the Water Department was from a martial arts hall. His name was Zhang Xi. He was from Chengdu. He came from a family of classics and was especially good at arithmetic. Liu Chan had some impressions of this.

"Mr. Lang deserves to be from a high family, and he knows all these news. Yes, at the beginning of spring, the head of the Water Department was sent, but the head of the Water Department disappeared not long after. I heard that it was This is what the Jiangzhou Gang did!"

Jiang Twelve said to Liu Chan with a mysterious look on his fat face.

"Impossible! The imperial official is missing, why didn't he report it?" If the disappearance of the head of the Water Department is related to the Jiangzhou Gang, wouldn't it bring Fei Guan into trouble?

Fei Yi was anxious at that time.

"You guys are so rude, please report it to the Governor's Mansion. As long as the Governor is suppressing you, the sky in Jiangzhou won't be able to move!"

"Impossible! This is impossible!" Fei Yi denied repeatedly.

He wanted to say that Fei Guan, the governor of Jiangzhou, was definitely not this kind of person.

However, Liu Chan smiled and stopped what Fei Yi was about to say.

"Thank you very much. I'll ask my brother to introduce you. After I pay the money, I can go to Chengdu to do business."

"This is easy to say, easy to say."

Jiang Shier was thinking about the slave Liu Chan gave him for free. Although he was disturbed by Fei Yi, he still had a smile on his face.

"If you give me enough money, the people in Jiangzhou Gang will be easy to talk to."

Liu Chan was smiling, Fei Yi was gloomy, and Guan Xing was looking thoughtful. Each of the group had their own expressions. Following Jiang Twelve's footsteps, they came out of the Water Department and walked through a few streets and alleys. We are about to enter Jiangzhou City.

"This Jiangzhou gang's place is in the city?"

"Not only in the city, but also next to the Governor's Mansion!"

Good guy!

This is to say that he has the background of Jiangzhou Governor, right?

Liu Chan was thoughtful and followed Jiang Twelve into Jiangzhou City.

Jiangzhou City is very prosperous.

There are many commodities on both sides of the road.

Jiang Twelve also introduced diligently on the side: "Jiangzhou City is known as the city that never sleeps. There is a specially designated area in the city that does not require curfew. There is Chunxiao Tower, Buzuifang, Baiqiaoyuan, and Gourmet Pavilion”

Jiang Twelve said from the side with all his treasures.

"Speaking of the Chunxiao Tower, the women there are all stunningly beautiful. Their skin is so tender that they can squeeze water out of their hands. If I hadn't been rich, I would have spent the night in the Chunxiao Tower, drunk and dreamy. And the Buzuifang , there are all kinds of fine wines in it, wine from Wei, wine from Jiangdong, and even a cup of wine, which is the most popular in the Merchant Alliance, you can also buy some in it, as long as you have money and silk."

Under Jiang Twelve's dazzling introduction, Liu Chan gained a new understanding of Jiangzhou, the 'city that never sleeps'.

seem

The development of Jiangzhou City is very wild and bold.

"It sounds like it's more prosperous than Chengdu and Jiangling." Liu Chan said on the side.

"That's natural!"

At this point, although these prosperity have nothing to do with Jiang Twelve, Jiang Twelve still held his head high and looked proud and proud.

"Although I have never been to Jiangling, Chengdu, Jiangzhou, a city that never sleeps, will definitely not lose too much to them."

Seeing the thoughtful expressions on the faces of Liu Chan and others, Jiang Twelve felt that his words were doubted, and immediately stepped forward and said, "If you don't believe it, just go in and have a look."

It turns out that if you want to go to Jiangzhou to help, this 'city that never sleeps' is a must-go.

"Ahead is the city that never sleeps."

In the distance, you can see a huge archway standing with the words "City That Never Sleeps" written clearly on it.

On both sides of the city that never sleeps, a pair of poems was also written.

From right to left, they are as follows: The golden cup is drunk and the moon is sleeping with the flowers, and the moon is full and the sky is full of flowers.

"The person who wrote this poem is quite good."

"It's natural. Fei Hao, the leader of the Jiangzhou Clan, comes from a Jingchuan family, so writing poetry is naturally easy and normal."

The proud Jiang Twelve walked into the archway first, followed closely by Liu Chan and others.

As soon as you enter this 'city that never sleeps', you feel like you have entered a different world.

"Uncle, come and play~"

"Mr. Lang, my family is so lonely and empty~"

"Master, don't you want to taste the two worlds of ice and fire?"

The beauties were dressed in cool clothes, as if the summer breeze was blowing through their hearts. Their clothes are made of thin and gauze-like materials, light and elegant, and cut close to the body, perfectly outlining their graceful figures. The colors of the clothes are bright and dazzling, like blooming flowers, which makes people's eyes brighten.

"A song of Spring Thoughts~Don't miss home~"

The showgirls in Chunxiao Tower are graceful and graceful in their light clothes.

Their singing is like the sound of nature, sweet and graceful.

The sound floated in the air, causing people to stop and admire it.

Fei Yi and Guan Xing had never seen such a scene before. Several women in thin clothes were lingering around. If Liu Chan hadn't been by his side, he would have gone to find out their depth.

"Mr. Lang, why don't you go in and play for a while?"

Seeing Liu Chan and others walking out of the reception area of ​​Chunxiao Tower, Jiang Twelve looked regretful.

"No, business matters." Liu Chan looked calm.

There are absolutely beautiful women around him. No matter how charming these mortal women are, they can no longer catch Liu Chan's eyes.

"Then why not go to Buzuifang for a drink and try the fine wine! Look, how lively it is in Buzuifang!"

The aroma of wine overflows in the shop. The drinkers sat around the table, toasted and drank, chatting and laughing. The wine shop owner busily shuttled among the crowd, serving delicious wine and food to the guests. Some of the drinkers were tipsy, their faces flushed, and their eyes full of joy. Some talked eloquently and were in high spirits.

However, Liu Chan still shook his head.

"Business matters."

Jiang Twelve had a look of pity on his face, but he still managed to keep his spirits up and introduced to Liu Chan: "The delicacies in Zhenxi Pavilion are found in Dujiang Prefecture but not in other places. Don't you go and taste them?"

Before everyone knew it, they had already reached the area of ​​Zhenxi Pavilion.

In the Zhen Gourmet Pavilion, the aroma is fragrant. The chefs hold kitchen utensils and carefully prepare various delicacies. The steaming delicacies are delicious in color, flavor, and mouth-watering. The diners tasted the delicious food with smiles of satisfaction and happiness on their faces. They chewed slowly, savoring every detail, as if they were enjoying a delicious feast.

Liu Chan still shook his head.

Jiang Twelve sighed, thinking of his free slave, he still managed to hold back a smile on his face.

"Why don't you go to Baiqiao Courtyard and buy a sword or some treasures to give to the girls at home."

Jiang Twelve suggested from the side.

In Baiqiao Courtyard, the shelves are filled with various treasures. There are exquisite jades, simple pottery, gorgeous silks, and ingenious carvings.

However, Liu Chan's answer was still the same.

Business matters.

Jiang Twelve looked like he was sighing. It was obvious that if he went to places like Chunxiao Tower and Baiqiao Courtyard to spend money, he would be paid.

But a slave worth tens of thousands of dollars was enough to pay for his trip.

Liu Chan naturally wouldn't waste time.

However, Liu Chan's arrival in Jiangzhou, the city that never sleeps, opened his eyes a lot.

In the corner of Fangshi, there are some performers performing for the audience. The jugglers turned somersaults and performed acrobatics, attracting cheers from the audience; the storyteller told legendary stories, including myths and about himself, but with some exaggeration.

For example, Liu Chan killed Xu Huang on a single horse, Liu Chan was so angry that Cao Mengde died, the prince Ding Nanzhong in March and so on.

In addition to these bustling scenes, there are many details of life in the city. Vendors hawked a variety of goods, from daily necessities to weird gadgets; children were playing among the crowd, and laughter and laughter arose one after another.

It seems that the Jiangzhou Gang is not entirely bad.

Liu Chan had this feeling vaguely in his heart. (End of chapter)