Brocade clothing as the country

Chapter 353 Involvement
Some of the most lucrative errands in the world must be related to salt, and the experience of being a salt transporter will definitely earn an inexhaustible family fortune for several lifetimes.

The difference between clean hands and feet in this position is not whether you are making money or not, but how much. For example, Qian Chunping's predecessor worked for three years, and after returning home he was called the richest man in the county, which is considered extremely clean.

But there are risks in everything, and there are benefits of making a lot of money, so there is naturally the risk of being caught, dismissed from office and sent to prison. Your ex-wife returned home peacefully, and you are caught and hurt your feet. There is nothing you can do about it.

Although the actions of Tianjin Wei Jinyiwei Qianhu Wangtong have been noticed, but this one cooperates with the Hejian Mansion to wipe out some evildoers, and finds out that the Salt Transport Department has experienced such and such things, everyone just laughs it off. Qian Chunping, who was just a year old, was really unlucky, that's all.

Everyone in the cabinet should know the news from the Secretary of General Administration. Some people read it from beginning to end, and some people read the excerpts from the master of the book office.

As a person at the center of the world, one must be most vigilant to the turmoil in the court, or else one will be calculated by others if one is careless.

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In the east city of the capital, the mansion of Shen Shixing, a cabinet scholar and Minister of Rites, the affairs of the Ministry of Rites are routine operations, and there is no need for the Minister of Rites to participate in the command too much. He has always carefully read the news from the Secretary of General Affairs. At this time, the servants and chief attendants dare not even eat food. Everyone listens to orders in front of the hall, and their masters often support missions at this time. If they inquire about anything or know anyone, they must do it on call. No delay.

Shen Shixing sat in the study room, and the homes of high officials and dignitaries all had special book offices, and when they bought news from the Secretary of General Administration, they would quickly transcribe them.

Although it was small script, it was very neat, and it didn't take much effort to read it. Shen Shixing looked at it calmly, nodding or shaking his head from time to time, and saw a certain line of characters.

"...Changlu Salt Transportation Department experienced Qian Chunping's collusion with salt lords to sell private salt..."

Shen Shixing's eyes stopped on this line of words, his expression became more serious, he said "Qian Chunping" a few times, with a smile on his face, he threw the folded piece on the table, and said loudly:

"Go and invite Mr. Huang from the Ministry of Punishment to come to the mansion for a briefing."

He agreed outside, and hurried out. Huang Yuewen, the right servant of the Ministry of Punishment, was promoted by Shen Shixing when he was Minister of the Ministry of Punishment.

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Most of the officials lived in the east and west cities. The mansion of Zhang Siwei, a scholar of the Wenhua Palace and Minister of the Ministry of War, was not far from Shen Shixing's mansion. According to the news from the General Administration Department, he arrived at Zhang's mansion earlier than he arrived at Shen's mansion.

Zhang Siwei naturally saw the news that Shen Shixing saw, but there was no smile on his face, instead he was a little gloomy, and asked:
"How did this matter get to Chang Lu?"

"You guys got news the day before yesterday that a group of private salt dealers were suppressed in Qing County on Wang Tong's side, and they were implicated under torture. They were charged for confession and sent to the Ministry of Punishment."

"Have you downloaded the sea arrest documents?"

"If you go back to the master, you should write it tomorrow at the earliest. According to the rules, after three days, the Changlu Hejian Mansion should send messengers..."

"You don't need to teach me the rules, just call Zhang Quan!"

Zhang Siwei had always been known for his calmness and elegance both outside and inside. It was rare for the people below to see him so stern, and they all kept silent, so they hurried to do it.

A person went out there to call for someone, and Zhang Siwei called his long follower again, and said in a solemn voice:
"Xiao Si, you should go and inquire now. It's the history of Qing County's extermination of the salt lords. The more detailed the better, take the money as much as you want, and hurry up."

The long follower took the order, and didn't dare to be negligent, and hurried out to run errands, this side went out, and Zhang Quan was already waiting outside the door, Zhang Siwei waved away all the servants, leaving Zhang Quan alone.

Zhang Quan has a high status in the Zhang Mansion, he holds the title of the third steward of the outer mansion, but he has never been seen in charge of any practical affairs, lives in a small house next to the wall, and never interacts with other people.

Everyone looked down on Zhang Quan at first, but Zhang Siwei's new concubine's brother didn't know why he had a conflict with Zhang Quan. Family law, from now on, no one dares to offend Zhang Quan again.

Moreover, Zhang Quan was away on business all day long, and when he was away for a few days or even half a month, everyone didn't know what he was doing, but no one dared to ask or take care of him, so he simply kept his distance.

Zhang Quan has thick hands and big feet, and is slightly taller than ordinary people. He has always had a gloomy face and walks silently. People like this are afraid to avoid them when they see them. I don't know why Zhang Siwei treats him like this. valued.

"Remember Qian Chunping?"

As soon as Zhang Quan entered the door, he stood aside with his hands down. Zhang Siwei asked straight to the point. Zhang Quan nodded and said:

"The villain remembers that his child was taken away by the villain."

"It's the worst thing to do if you are a clean-up gentleman. If you give a fat job, you will be caught and hurt your feet. This Qian Chunping has already committed a crime. The sea arrest document will be issued tomorrow. It is a trivial matter just to steal salt. But what else to say..."

Zhang Siwei paused at this point, coughed and continued:

"To be safe, you go to Changlu once today."

Zhang Quan bowed and said in a deep voice:

"The little one is going out of the city right now, master don't worry, this matter will be handled properly."

Zhang Siwei nodded, Zhang Quan turned around and went out, the room was empty, the copper stove and silver charcoal made Zhang Siwei's study extremely warm, but Zhang Siwei, who was always calm, was a little anxious, got up and walked around the desk for a few times , took out a book on the bookshelf and casually flipped through it, then raised his voice and said:

"Mr. Fu please come!!?"

When Mr. Fu, who was thin and wrinkled like tree bark, walked into the study, Zhang Siwei was already sitting in front of the desk, reading a book calmly.

Mr. Fu is also a strange person in this Shangshu's house. Although he is called Mr., he doesn't have the slightest gentility. On the contrary, the housekeeper of Zhang's house did not understand the accounts a few times. After reading the accounts, Mr. Fu immediately sorted them out. He's a account manager, not a teacher's book office.

"Mr. Fu, Changlu Salt Transport, who in Beizhili and Jingshi benefited from it?"

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At noon on the 27th day of the first lunar month, in the Suzhou Guild Hall.

Among the guild halls of the capital, the Suzhou guild hall is the largest one, not only Suzhou scholars and businessmen are among them, but also people from Songjiang Mansion, Changzhou Mansion and other places in Nanzhili often come and go.

The reason is very simple, most of the officials and scholars are from the south of the Yangtze River, and most of the wealthy businessmen are in the south. In this guild hall, it is very convenient to make contacts nearby.

Officials in the capital like to meet guests and have banquets in the Suzhou Guild Hall. Even when they have nothing to do, they are willing to drink tea and chat here. There are always such benefits.

At the end of the first lunar month, going out for a youth outing in the city was also one of the topics of discussion. Many people kindly invited Li Sancai, a member of the Shandong Department of the Ministry of Household Affairs, to go with him, and Li Sancai agreed with a smile.

While talking and laughing, a servant-like person hurried into the room, saluted and greeted everyone, and whispered a few words in Li Sancai's ear.

Everyone in the room saw that Li Sancai's expression changed, even though he asked the servants to retreat immediately, their expression was normal again, although it was difficult for everyone to ask questions, they were still curious.

As usual, Li Sancai, who was going to stay in the Suzhou Guild Hall until the afternoon, said a few words before hurriedly leaving, which aggravated everyone's curiosity.

Yuan Wai Lang was a moderate official in the capital, so he often got the news later than the big bosses, and it was often the official documents issued by the relevant yamen, and the well-informed only found out.

The Li family is the number one wealthy businessman in Tongzhou, and they mainly rely on Tongzhou being the end of the canal and the logistics hub of the capital. They also work as errands in the household department, are tax-free, and have various conveniences.

Li Sancai owns a lot of river boats, carriages, and warehouses on the shore at home. Since he has this business, he must pass through Tianjin Wei when he goes south, and he must be taxed. This is already a grudge.

Since there are transactions in transportation and storage, private salt is very profitable, and it is necessary to deal with it when entering and leaving the capital. If you are greedy for this huge profit, it is not impossible to sell it yourself.

The salt of the Changlu Salt Transportation Department is naturally inextricably linked with the capital. In the Salt Transportation Department, the salt transportation envoys sit on the ground and collect money. They don't need to do anything themselves, and the salt merchants will send it over.

However, as an experienced salt transporter, you have to do some things by yourself, such as salt sales, public and private compensation, private sale of official salt, etc. Since this salt transporter's experience is caught, those who have dealt with him will definitely be involved .

Salt merchants and salt lords are nothing. If officials are involved, it will greatly damage the official career. Although private salt comes with money, it is considered a first-class cheap industry.

On the 28th day of the first lunar month, when Li Sancai reappeared in the Suzhou Guild Hall, his face was quite heavy. When asked by everyone, he sighed and replied:
"Wang Tong, a thousand households of Jin Yiwei, acted recklessly in Tianjin. He even went to Qing County, Hejian Prefecture to destroy Zhuangzi, and identified him as a salt lord and bandit. I really don't know what the king's law is for its rampant behavior, if it goes on like this, it doesn't mean that it depends on whose family is rich and rich, and it will be robbed with any crime."

The people who can still stay in the Suzhou Guild Hall in this first month are not poor commoners. Hearing Li Sancai's words, they all feel awe-inspiring, thinking about what will happen if this matter happens to their own family.

"The Holy Majesty was blinded by villains. He only cared about gold, silver and money, and disregarded the country and society. He is holy and righteous. We read the books of sages and sages and understand the principles of righteousness. Shouldn't we stand up and remonstrate with the Holy Majesty!?"

After speaking, the room was silent. Everyone looked at Li Sancai who was passionate and impassioned, and some young officials who were listening showed awe-inspiring expressions on their faces.
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it's getting cold

(End of this chapter)