Author: The Seventh Rubik's Cube

"No boat?"

Shen Yiyun frowned and looked at Shen Yiyan who had come to report: "Are there no cargo ships?"

With the current situation in Liuzhou, it is indeed difficult for Shen Yiyan to find a gorgeous private cruise ship, but with so many merchants returning recently, finding a cargo ship to take them on a ride shouldn't be a problem, right?

"It's a coincidence..." Shen Yiyan also had a wry smile on his face: "The goods receiving situation has been very good these days. Because of the tax exemption, many merchants have just finished unloading the goods and then hurriedly collected a batch of local goods and went to the north. , after all, no one knows when the tax-free policy in Liuzhou will be cancelled, and everyone is rushing to make a second wave of profits."

Shen Yiyun immediately understood that this was true. The merchant tax in Shanxi was extremely heavy. It used the superimposed tax invented by the King of Qin. It imposed a low tax on low-income transactions and a heavy tax on high-profit transactions, especially huge profits such as the transportation of goods from the north to the south. In business, taxes can account for up to 30% of profits!

This is not a small amount. Now that Liuzhou is tax-free and the largest dock, merchants who have tasted the benefits will rush to do it a second time as long as they are not stupid.

"Are there no new merchants entering the port?" Shen Yiyun asked doubtfully.

The reputation of Liuzhou's Door God has been spreading for more than ten days. Although the time is short and the scope of communication is limited, there should be news at least two docks next door. In addition, Nanming Prefecture has publicly announced that Liuzhou is tax-free, so there should be a steady stream of news. It's time for new vendors to come in.

"That's so..." Shen Yiyan also wondered: "The day before yesterday, the number of new cargo ships was still rising, but since yesterday, it seems that no new ships have entered the port. I went to see my own cargo ship today. In one circle, the number of goods received in the past two days has dropped a lot, especially today, there is basically no goods available on the market."

Shen Yiyun's pupils shrank when he heard this, and the uneasiness in his heart became more and more serious. He asked in a low voice: "There is not even a new ship?"

"No..." Shen Yiyan shook his head: "I have inquired several times. Starting from afternoon, there is not a single new ship at the port."

"Let's go and have a look at the port!"

"Second brother, what's going on?" Lao Jiuzhen asked, rubbing his eyes.

I don’t know if it’s because he ate too much during the day, but he always feels very tired and a little sleepy. To be honest, he doesn’t want to travel all night at all. I really don’t know what the second brother is worried about?

Murong Yunji frowned and glanced at Shen Yiyun but didn't say much, remaining rare in silence.

In this way, several people followed Shen Yiyan all the way to the port.

When we arrived at the port, we saw an unexpected person.

"Master Chen is here too?"

It has just arrived in April, and the night wind at the pier is still very cold. There are no new ships entering the port, and basically no one is willing to stay here. The huge pier is empty, which is why the dignified prefect is standing here blowing the wind. , it feels really abrupt.

Chen Qing did not look back, but kept staring blankly into the distance.

Shen Yiyun followed the other person's gaze in confusion. I don't know since when, a layer of fog began to spread on the sea. It was very wide and covered almost all the sea level that could be seen with the naked eye.

It's not unusual for fog to appear on this sea. What is this guy looking at?

"Mr. Shen, do you want to leave overnight?"

Just when Shen Yiyun was confused, Chen Qing's faint voice came, making Shen Yiyun immediately alert.

Looking at Chen Qing, who was still looking at the sea in a daze, he frowned, then smiled and said: "What? Sir, you don't want me to leave?"

"I don't want to..." Chen Qing nodded honestly.

When Shen Yiyun heard this, he became very vigilant. He took a step back slightly, his eyes formed a dharma wheel, and he carefully observed his surroundings.

If the young man in white is lurking around during the day, you have to be careful. When a warlock faces a warrior like that, the next person who doesn't pay attention at close range may be killed.

"What if I have to leave?"

"Then I can't stop you..." Chen Qing sighed and shook his head.

Shen Yiyun: "……."

There is a feeling of holding your breath and then being distracted...

"But it doesn't matter." Chen Qing sighed and turned back: "You can't leave anyway..."

"Why do you say that, sir?" Shen Yiyun frowned, feeling that the guy in front of him didn't seem to be talking in a funny way, but he did not seem to have any intention of taking action.

"You will know soon." Chen Qing said no more. After seeing this layer of mist that never dissipated, he knew that there was no luck...

That thing...is really here!

After making a farewell gesture, Chen Qing walked directly into the city, leaving only the three Shen family members in a daze.

"Second brother, what is this guy doing? He's just pretending to be a ghost."

"I hope I'm just pretending." Shen Yiyun looked at the sea surface uneasily, and then looked at Shen Yiyan: "Have you called the helmsman of the merchant ship?"

"The message has been sent and will be here soon!" Shen Yiyan quickly replied.

But there is doubt in my heart. Now that Liuzhou is tax-free, it is a good opportunity to receive a large amount of goods. Other merchants are eager to bring more big ships over. It is better for me. A few people went back to Nanyang and actually wanted to drive away this big cargo ship. They were anxious to go back. Incense?

I complained in my heart, but I didn't dare to delay. I contacted the helmsman who had already found accommodation in the city early.

"Second brother, is it really necessary?" Shen Laojiu asked curiously.

Even if he didn't understand business, he knew that such a large cargo ship would have to collect enough cargo. It was indeed a luxury to just pull the three of them.

Shen Yiyun looked at the fog on the sea, suppressed the uneasiness in his heart and said, "It's good to be able to walk..."

Murong Yunji also became unusually serious. She looked at the sea and had an indescribable feeling. She felt like there was something there, but she couldn't feel it when she looked carefully...

——

"Wow..."

Early in the morning, Zhou Haitao, who had rarely had a good sleep, stretched out of the yard with great satisfaction.

During the few days after taking office, Chen was used like a bullock. All the chores were placed on him, and he couldn't sleep for two hours a day. He was even more tired than when he was studying.

Especially recently, with the population returning, more and more things have happened, but since yesterday afternoon, for some reason, no new ships have entered the port. The lack of trade registration made him finish the work before midnight yesterday, if it weren't for The bloody scene in the military camp was so horrifying that it made him feel a little uneasy before going to bed, and he was afraid that he would have to sleep better.

Satisfied, he planned to hang out at Ma Erniang's place first, then have breakfast, and then go to North Street to see how many people were coming back. But when he walked into the yard, he saw a pale face with two dark circles under his eyes. Chen Qing.

"grown ups?"

This scene made Fatty feel a little weird, because he was usually busy all night until dawn, and when he came back to the house with dark circles under his eyes, he saw someone who was refreshed and ready to go out.

Why is it the other way around today?

"Huh?" Chen Qing looked up, obviously in a trance.

"You just came back?" Zhou Haitao asked cautiously.

"Well..." Chen Qing nodded.

"My lord...where have you gone?"

Could it be that he went to that beautiful concubine’s yard?

Has this hateful guy finally started to indulge in extravagance?

"Chengtou..."

"What are you doing at the top of the city, sir?"

"Let's see if the fog comes into town."

"ah?"

"It's nothing..." Chen Qing shook his head and said quickly as if he suddenly remembered something: "Have Gu Bei and the others come back?"

"Well, considering the agreed time, I should be back today. What's the matter, sir?"

"Okay..." Chen Qing nodded: "When they come back today, I will tell them not to go to the countryside and let them come to my place. I have other instructions."

"Okay, boss..." Zhou Haitao responded quickly, and then asked: "What do you need from me?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Qing glanced at the other party silently, hesitated for a few seconds and asked: "Haitao, where does your father do business?"

"Baishui County..."

"Okay..." Chen Qing said quickly: "I have a day off today. You go back to Baishui County and pick up your father and your other brothers and sisters. Remember, come back before dark!"

"Ah?" Zhou Haitao was stunned: "Boss, don't scare me, but what happened?"

The fat man thought of the bloody situation in the military camp yesterday, and suddenly his heart suddenly trembled.

"Just go if I ask you to do it. Why is there so much nonsense? Do you still want to do it?"

"Oh, okay, okay!" No more nonsense, the fat man ran towards the door.

Chen Qing looked at Zhou Haitao's back, a trace of worry flashed in his eyes.

This worry is not directed at Haitao. After all, Baishui County is not far from here. Unless there is an accident before dark, Fatty should be able to make it back.

He is more worried about his mother. Before, he wanted them to return to Liuzhou as soon as possible. But now, under the current situation, he wants them to stay far away, preferably outside Jiangnan!

"It's really...funny!"

Chen Qing was so depressed that he wanted to smash the wall. He didn't understand why accidents always happened. Even if the ghost version was unlocked in advance, why was that thing in the sea released?

Which person who kills a thousand cuts has nothing to do when he is full?

"Young man...it seems you know what this fog represents."

A deep voice sounded from Chen Qing's chest. It was the Mirror Demon who had not spoken for a long time.

"You know that too, don't you?" Chen Qing said dully.

"Nonsense, there is nothing in this world that I don't know about!"

"Yeah?"
To be continued...