I served as an admonisher in the Song Dynasty

Chapter 418 The mastermind behind the scenes is the official Qin! This woman has a backer (please vote for me)

late at night.

Do you know the perfume store on the second floor?

In a private room, Bai Qiniang and Ruyan sat opposite each other.

"Ruyan, you are very lucky to have been spotted by the handsome and wealthy Su Daguan! I can let you go, but you must promise not to reveal any of my secrets that you know, otherwise, you will know the consequences. of."

"Ruyan understands that Ruyan will definitely not say anything." Ruyan pinched the corner of her skirt and looked nervous.

She knew it very well.

By betraying Bai Qiniang, not only would she suffer a tragic fate, but her family members far away in Yangzhou would also lose their lives.

Her father and brother, who have not been seen for a long time, are her weaknesses.

She has seen Bai Qiniang's cruelty before.

Su Liang also knew that Ruyan did not dare to tell the truth because he was afraid that his family would be in danger.

In fact, I also want to explore Su Liang's background to find out whether he can develop him into a business partner.

Inside the carriage.

If the two of them couldn't even find Diao San based on the clues.

Ruyan knows Bai Qiniang very well, and the latter has a knack for pulling businessmen into trouble.

"Next, I have my own plans. I won't ask you anything in the next few days. You can just have a good rest."

Simultaneously.

After Ruyan thought carefully, she looked at Su Liang and said: "Master Su, let's leave Jinan Mansion. We can go anywhere. I don't want to be a concubine, I just want to be your maid. Regarding Bai Qiniang's matter, I really don’t know anything.”

Bai Qiniang has controlled Ruyan for nearly eight years and knows the other person's character very well.

Bai Qiniang continued: "In addition, I am very interested in this high-ranking official Su Jingsu. Stay with him and investigate his identity and financial situation. Someone will contact you in a few days!"

What Su Liang imagined was that after Diao San was arrested, if Bai Qiniang was not confessed, Su Liang was going to ask Ruyan to be a witness to once again test whether there was any mole in Bai Qiniang's government.

Su Liang's redemption for Ruyan was indeed to find out Bai Qiniang's secret.

"Ruyan, I know what you are thinking. But men are very fickle. When he gets tired of looking at your pretty face or has a new love, and you can't help him in other aspects, he will definitely abandon you. your."

After a while.

No matter what purpose this man had in redeeming her life, he saved her from dire straits.

With her words, the latter would never dare to do anything sorry to her.

She agreed to Su Liang's redemption.

She knew it.

She was also worried that Su Liang would be involved in Bai Qiniang's matter and find it difficult to escape.

Based on this consideration, Su Liang was prepared to wait a little longer.

"Humph!"

Many businessmen.

That is by no means a matter of ability, but must have something to do with Bai Qiniang.

It is definitely better to follow this man than to follow Bai Qiniang.

Either become her subordinate, or end up very miserable or disappear suddenly.

Su Liang still doesn't know whether any officials are involved in human trafficking.

Bai Qiniang snorted coldly, with a sneer on her face.

He is waiting for the results of the trial between Xie Yongqing, the prefect of Qizhou Prefecture, and Zhou Ding, the general magistrate.

……

"Boss, I...I...do this, right?"

Ruyan has a very fond impression of Su Liang.

"Maybe, in a year or two, you will still have to come back to me, do you understand? Be obedient and take a long-term view!"

And if Su Liang wants to solve her fear, he can only reveal his true identity.

Su Liang smiled slightly.

……

But at the moment, Diao San has not been arrested by the government.

Su Liang took the contract reached with Bai Qiniang and left Zhifu Perfume Shop with Ruyan.

She didn't want to involve Su Liang in Bai Qiniang's shady business.

"Ruyan understands." Ruyan nodded obediently.

Ruyan looked up at Su Liang from time to time, feeling excited.

In her eyes, Bai Qiniang was so powerful that she could do anything.

Half an hour later.

Su Liang brought Ruyan to the rented house and arranged a room for him to rest.

"Have a good rest. If you need anything, just inform the guards outside the door. They will try their best to meet your requirements."

Ruyan bit her lip, looking pitiful.

"Master Su, if you bought me, I will be yours. Do you want to sleep with me tonight... tonight?"

Su Liang looked at Ruyan and said, "You are not mine. I redeemed your life to free you. It won't take long before you can live the life you want!"

After that, Su Liang strode away.

Ruyan looked at Su Liang's back, with a sense of loss in his eyes.

……

The next day, it was nearly noon.

Su Liang got the news that Diao San was arrested by government officials on suspicion of human trafficking.

Su Liang couldn't help but be overjoyed.

This shows that Xie Yongqing, the magistrate of Qizhou Prefecture, and Zhou Ding, the general judge, have good sentencing abilities. Next, it depends on whether they can poach Bai Qiniang.

……

Two days later, Su Liang's study.

Sun Sheng quickly walked up to Su Liang and said, "Boss, we figured out where the human traffickers are going. They want to sell my women from the Song Dynasty to Goryeo."

"Goryeo?"

Su Liang stood up with anger on his face.

"No wonder she eats three things with one fish, and wants all kinds of women! No wonder she can sell it at a high price, supporting her to sell wine at a loss on Jingdong East Road! This Bai Qiniang actually sold my people from the Song Dynasty to Goryeo, damn it !”

Going east along Jinan Prefecture is Dengzhou, which is very close to Korea.

Su Liang thought for a moment and then said: "Without the involvement of the government, she would not have been able to transport a large number of women to Goryeo. I asked you to find out what the relationship between the officials of various prefectures on Jingdong East Road is and Bai Qiniang. Can you find out clearly?" "

"Check it out! Bai Qiniang has contacts with many officials on Jingdong East Road, but considering that she is a businessman, these actions are normal and nothing wrong has been found. However, Bai Qiniang and Qi We have very little interaction with Xie Yongqing, the prefect of the prefecture, and he doesn’t move around during the holidays, which is a bit abnormal.”

"The more you avoid suspicion, the more likely there will be problems. Please pay more attention to Xie Yongqing's movements."

"Yes." Sun Sheng said.

After Sun Sheng left, Su Liang found the information on Xie Yongqing, the pacifier of Jingdong East Road and the prefect of Jinan Prefecture, on his desk, and then looked at it carefully.

Since Su Liang planned to come to Jingdong East Road for inspection, he obtained very detailed information on all the officials of Jingdong East Road from Zhongshu.

……

The next day, it was nearly noon. The Jinan government office posted a notice again.

Diao Sanshi, a medicinal materials dealer, was said to be the mastermind behind human trafficking on Jingdong East Road, "Qin Daguanren". The latter confessed to his crime and explained the trafficking route.

The government office will rescue the trafficked woman based on Diao San's confession, and then convict Diao San in accordance with the laws of the Song Dynasty.

at the same time.

Diao San's house and shop were all sealed, and his family members, servants, and shop assistants were all taken to the prison for interrogation.

As soon as this announcement came out, it meant that the case was closed.

Su Liang suddenly felt that there must be something wrong with Xie Yongqing, the prefect of Qizhou Prefecture, and Zhou Ding, the general magistrate. It might be one person who had a problem, or it might be both.

……

into the night.

Su Liang came to Ruyan's room.

Ruyan couldn't help but feel overjoyed and quickly poured tea for Su Liang.

Su Liang thought to himself and said: "Today, the government office posted a notice that the human trafficking case has been closed. Diao San, a medicine dealer, was identified as the mastermind behind human trafficking, a senior official from Qin."

"This shows that there must be something wrong with the chief officials of Qizhou Mansion. How could the local chief officials not know about the relationship between Bai Qiniang and Diao San? They are either covering up or colluding with them!"

When Ruyan heard this, she just lowered her head to make tea, but her hands trembled slightly, obviously getting nervous.

Su Liang added: "Ruyan, I know you don't dare to expose Bai Qiniang because you are afraid that she will be harmful to your family. Don't worry, I will protect your family and no one can harm them!"

"Aren't you very curious about my identity? My name is not Su Jing, my name is Su Liang, and my courtesy name is Jingming."

Hear the name.

Ruyan's body couldn't help but trembled suddenly, and said: "You...you...are you the beheaded censor Su Jingming?"

At the moment, in the entire Song Dynasty.

Anyone who is not stupid, young or old, has basically heard of Su Liang's name.

"I am here under the Holy Order to supervise the place! Not to mention unscrupulous businessmen like Bai Qiniang. Even if Qizhou Prefecture Magistrate Xie Yongqing and Tongpan Zhou Ding violate the law, I can punish them. Go directly to jail. Now, do you still have any concerns? Can you tell me what you know?"

When she learned that the person in front of her was the famous Su Jingming, Ruyan was stunned for a moment, and then she was not afraid of anything anymore.

"Su Yushi, I was indeed... kidnapped by Bai Qiniang and brought to Jinan Mansion. In addition, Diao San is Bai Qiniang's man. What I know is that Bai Qiniang sells a group of women every month. It seems that they will They ship overseas." Ruyan answered truthfully.

"What about the people behind Bai Qiniang? Is it Xie Yongqing, Zhou Ding, or both? What is their relationship with Bai Qiniang? Why does Bai Qiniang risk being sentenced to death for human trafficking and selling alcohol at a loss? To increase Jinan City's tax revenue?" Su Liang asked.

For a trafficker like Bai Qiniang, selling alcohol at low prices and losing money on Jingdong Road, there is only one possibility, and that is to help the chief official of Jinan Prefecture improve his performance and help him get promoted.

"I...I...I only know that there is someone behind Bai Qiniang, but I don't know who it is specifically."

"Let's do this. Tomorrow you will sue Bai Qiniang as a trafficked person. We will see how the government handles the case. I will go with you. When we get to the lobby, I will be able to find out who Bai Qiniang's backer is!"

"Okay, I'll go!" Ruyan said with a firm expression.

She loved politics.

In recent years, she has heard too many stories about Su Liang.

If Su Liang couldn't believe it, then there was no one in the entire court she believed in.

……

The next day, early in the morning.

Su Liang, Sun Sheng, Du Lei, and Ruyan came to Jinan Fu Yamen together.

Su Liang was wearing a dark blue short jacket and a small round hat, looking like an everyday businessman.

He estimated that Xie Yongqing, the prefect of Qizhou Prefecture, and Zhou Ding, the general magistrate, would most likely not recognize him. Even if he was recognized, it would not matter at the moment.

Boom!Boom!Boom!
Ruyan sounded the complaint drum in front of the government office.

Soon, two government officials rushed over.

Ruyan presented the paper and said: "Ruyan, a civilian girl, please tell me if Bai Qiniang, the owner of the perfume shop, is actually the instigator behind human trafficking on Jingdong East Road!"

As soon as these words came out, the two government officials were shocked. One of them took the paper and went straight to the government office.

After a while.

Su Liang and the other four followed the government officials to the government office lobby.

Within the lobby.

Xie Yongqing, the prefect of Qizhou Prefecture, and Zhou Ding, the general magistrate, were both sitting in front of the lobby.

Xie Yongqing, about forty-five years old, has fair complexion and elegant temperament.

Zhou Ding, nearly fifty years old, has gray hair and is somewhat obese.

It is still very rare for a magistrate to sit in the same hall as a magistrate.

This shows how serious this matter is.

Ruyan cupped her hands and said: "Two distinguished ministers, Ruyan, a commoner daughter, was once a tea doctor who knew the perfume trade. At the age of fourteen, a commoner daughter was robbed by Bai Qiniang. She threatened my family's life and forced me to perform as an entertainer. I once I have seen her sell women many times, and Diao San is her subordinate, and I have heard Diao San report the situation to her many times..."

"Bai Qiniang is the instigator behind the human trafficking on Jingdong East Road. She is the real official of Qin. Fortunately, the girl met this official of Su and ransomed her body, so she had the courage to report to the government. She hopes that the two wise men Investigate Bai Qiniang closely!"

Xie Yongqing, the prefect of Jinan Prefecture, looked at Ruyan expressionlessly.

"Ruyan, this accusation is all made by you alone and there is no evidence. I have no choice but to call Bai Qiniang for confrontation!"

Having said that, Xie Yongqing waved his hand, and a Yamen servant went to summon Bai Qiniang.

Xie Yongqing looked at Su Liang and the others and said, "What are the identities of you three?"

Su Liang cupped his hands and said: "Thank you to the magistrate. Su Jing, a young man, is a businessman who came to Jinan Prefecture to do business. I redeemed Ruyan's death. Ruyan told me everything Bai Qiniang did, so he accompanied her to report Bai Qiniang." Qiniang.”

"The three of you stand aside for now! You are not allowed to speak without my signal." Xie Yongqing said with a serious face.

Immediately, Su Liang and the other three stood aside.

After a while.

Bai Qiniang walked into the lobby quickly.

When she learned that Ruyan had reported that she was the instigator behind human trafficking on Jingdong East Road, she couldn't help but become anxious.

"You two gentlemen, this dead girl is talking nonsense. Qiniang, what I have done for Jinan Mansion has been witnessed by all of you. How could I be involved in human trafficking!"

"Ruyan, I was kind enough to take you in back then, but I didn't expect you to turn the tables on me. It must be Su Daguan who spent 10,000 yuan to redeem your life the day before yesterday. He regretted it in his heart, so he ordered you to use this to frame me! "

Bai Qiniang suddenly poured dirty water on Su Liang.

Xie Yongqing looked at Su Liang.

"Su Jing, but you tempted Ruyan to frame Bai Qiniang? If you can't produce valid evidence, I can only punish you according to the crime of frame-up!"

Su Liang stood up slowly.

"Thank you, Magistrate, Bai Qiniang and I have also discussed business, but to no avail. I have three things that I don't understand."

"First, Bai Qiniang has become the number one businesswoman in Jinan City in just three years. The source of her wealth is suspicious and should be thoroughly investigated."

"Second, why is Bai Qiniang willing to do money-losing business on Jingdong East Road, but not elsewhere."

"Thirdly, human trafficking involves a wide area. Have you ever thought about why the two Ming Gongs didn't know it until the silk merchant Xu Zhongde surrendered? If the human traffickers have no backers in the government, how can they pass through the many checkpoints and smuggle a group of people into the country?" Ship a batch of women overseas?”

At this time.

Xie Yongqing stood up.

"I know the source of Bai Qiniang's wealth. Her late husband was a salt merchant in the southeast. Since he had no children, he had some savings."

"As for why he is willing to do money-losing business on Jingdong East Road, it is because he wants to promote the wine of Jingdong East Road to the whole Song Dynasty. This pattern is a model for businessmen."

"As for the third point, it is not yet certain whether the woman who was deceived was transported overseas, and whether the human traffickers have internal agents in the government offices. This government will verify it on its own. This has no direct relationship with whether Bai Qiniang is the instigator behind the scenes!"

When Su Liang saw Xie Yongqing defending Bai Qiniang so much, he couldn't help but become more convinced that Xie Yongqing had a problem.

(End of this chapter)