He Lingchuan asked her: "What kind of temperament does Fu Songhua have?"
"I don't talk much, I don't like to socialize, and I don't like to laugh, but I am smart and independent."
"How was he arrested a few days ago?"
"It was a hot day. He went home to eat two bowls of sour plum soup and then took a nap. Suddenly someone rushed in from outside. Mr. Fu... Fu Songhua jumped over the wall and escaped. I immediately heard fighting and shouting outside. Not long after that
, someone came in and said that Fu Songhua was arrested, we are all accomplices, and we will all go to jail!"
"Have you seen Fu Songhua since you came in?"
Mr. Li shook his head.
"Who else is in his family?
"I, I don't know, I haven't met his family, and I haven't heard him mention it," Li said, "He usually goes home after socializing outside, and he hasn't taken any concubines in the past few years."
"You don't know anything about his parents, brothers, wife and children?"
"I asked before, and he only said that his parents had passed away long ago, that he had no brothers, and that he had no wife. If I asked again, he would become impatient."
Baishaqian is a good place for recuperation. Many powerful people will buy land and houses here and keep an extra concubine. This concubine has no connection with the family at all and only serves them in Baishaqian.
It would not be surprising at all if Fu Songhua did the same thing.
He Lingchuan leaned slightly and said softly: "Fu Songhua has pleaded guilty. Do you know what this means?"
Li shook her head. She had been confused from the time she entered the prison until now. She only knew that Fu Songhua had committed a serious crime from the few words of the police officers.
"Lingxu City has always punished the enemy who caused trouble, and beheading the capital is the lightest. You won't survive even if the relevant people are killed."
As soon as these words came out, Li's face turned pale and she was speechless in shock.
"So think about it carefully, does he have any relatives? Even a little clue will do."
At the critical moment of life and death, Li finally racked his brains.
After a while, she said: "Fu Songhua was not at Baishaqiang twice during the Chinese New Year. I don't know where he went. I asked and he said he went on business, but all his stewards are still in the city."
The Chinese New Year is a time for reunions, and no matter what happens, you still need to have a living person by your side.
"Very good, what else?"
Li thought for a while and then said: "My maid Amei, I saw Fu Songhua buying things on the street twice. One time he bought pine nut candy cake that the children like, and the other time he bought two toys, both of which were not cheap.
.I originally thought he was a child used to please merchants, but now that I think about it, maybe...?"
Maybe Fu Songhua bought it for his own children.
Li couldn't tell more. Before the jailers took her away, she begged for her life.
He Lingchuan can only say that I will try my best.
Next, Fu Songhua's stewards were interrogated.
Only after asking this question did I find out that Fu Songhua is mainly engaged in the aquatic products business, that is, there are so many lakes, rivers, streams, and bays around Baishagong, and the fishery products are really abundant. The supply and demand of Baishagong and the surrounding areas are booming, so it is natural that middlemen are needed to transport the aquatic products from the fishermen's wharf.
When it is delivered to the dining tables of city people, merchants in the city who deal in fresh products grab a lot of it.
In addition, Fu Songhua also started several side businesses as a hedge during the off-season for aquatic products. Among them were the oil and herbal business, but they were only small amounts, at least that's what the manager said.
The number of people engaged in these three types of businesses in Baishazhen is not only 8,000, but also 3,500.
The three merchants further confirmed the steward's confession.
He Lingchuan also asked the manager: "Do you often go on business trips with Fu Songhua?"
"Yes, I have often gone out with him in the past seven years."
"Where does he often go?" He Lingchuan raised his hand to stop the other party from speaking, "Where is the place he frequents most in recent years?"
The last three words are accented.
The steward didn't think much and said, "That should be Salun Town, sixty miles away. We go there three or four times a year. We don't go to other places as frequently."
"What are you doing there?"
"Incoming goods. White paint is produced in Salun Town, which can prevent corrosion."
He Lingchuan
After thinking for a while, he asked again: "You always stay in the same inn in Salun Town?"
"Yes, Dazhao Inn. The other inn is closer to the source of raw materials, but Fu Songhua said that Dazhao Inn is quieter. I thought he was doing it to save money."
The last question: "While staying at the Dazhao Inn, will he act alone?"
"Yes. When he socializes with merchants, he doesn't necessarily take me with him."
He Lingchuan finished asking.
After these people were taken down, he stared at the opposite cell wall in a daze.
County Magistrate Bai Shaqian had encountered several problems with him and did not dare to speak out.
After a while, He Lingchuan suddenly asked: "After Zhongsunmou came to Baishaqiang, which local households did he have the closest contact with?"
County Magistrate Bai Shaqian was startled and immediately said: "How dare you, the lower official, to follow Lord Zhongsun's whereabouts?"
"I think you dare." He Lingchuan stared at him and said, "If it weren't for the fact that there were eyes all over the city, how could you have discovered it as soon as the inspector arrived on your property?"
Although Zhongsun Mou is arrogant, he still has to do his job, right? He can't show his identity in a hurry every time he goes somewhere.
There are so many outsiders in Baishazhen, how can the county magistrate recognize the spirit inspector of Lingxu City?
The county magistrate quickly waved his hand: "Ah, how can a lower official have such ability?"
"If you don't have it, then who does?" He Lingchuan looked at him and spoke seriously, "Haven't Magistrate Tian distinguished the inside from the outside? Neither Zhongsun Mou nor these dignitaries in the city can protect you from the emperor's wrath!"
The words contained a strong sense of admonishment, and Magistrate Bai Shaqian was in a dilemma.
That’s all, even if it’s a single blow to stretch or shrink one’s neck, let’s get past this hurdle first. He took a deep breath:
"It was the rich and powerful people in Lingxu City who discovered the whereabouts of the inspector first. The news spread throughout Bai Shaqian within a few days, so Mr. Zhongsun has been busy with official duties and socializing these past few days, and he has no way to divide his time."
He Lingchuan rolled his eyes: "I heard that the *** in Lingxu City also live in Baishaqian?"
"Isn't that right?" All the officials in the city are older than him, so it's not easy for him to be a county magistrate.
"All these powerful people like to live in the northwest of the city?"
"Yes, the rich and powerful also like to live there. The scenery is beautiful and the air is fresh." As the saying goes, when you go out, you will be prosperous, and when you enter, you will be peaceful.
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! He Lingchuan thought thoughtfully: "What do these wealthy families do for a living?"
"Anyone who makes money in Chiyan must have some. After all, they have money and connections." Baishaqian County Magistrate said with a bitter face, "I dare not pry into the details."
"I don't dare to pry, but I must have 'heard' it. Come on, come on, I'll give you a pen and you can write." He Lingchuan pushed the white paper and pen and ink on the table in front of him, "Don't be afraid, there is no one else here, I
I also promise you that it will never be spread."
This paper and pen were originally reserved for Li and other suspects, but unexpectedly, the county magistrate ended up using it himself.
The county magistrate Bai Shaqian grasped his pen like a soldering iron. Knowing that he was powerless to resist, he had no choice but to move his pen as fast as flying.
He Lingchuan was still urging him across from him: "Write more carefully, the more thorough the better."
It seems that Magistrate Tian himself is writing the confession.
In an instant he filled two large sheets of paper.
Magistrate Tian put down his pen, pushed the paper, and said in a low voice: "Your Excellency, please take a look."
He Lingchuan picked it up and looked at it carefully, and asked him: "Are you sure there are no omissions?"
"This may not be complete in a hurry..."
He thought He Lingchuan would still blame him, but the other party smiled and said, "It doesn't matter, I have to rush. If you think of it, you can always ask me to check for any mistakes."
Magistrate Tian was flattered: "Yes, yes."
"The content of what I asked you today must not be divulged."
Magistrate Tian immediately nodded: "Definitely, definitely!" He couldn't wait to do it.
He Lingchuan smiled again at the tiger lying on the ground: "Old Jiao, are you tired from traveling all the way?"
Jiao Yu was used to his style and was indifferent: "Whatever you want me to do, just tell me."
"I want to ask you for an urgent mission." He Lingchuan leaned close to its ear.
While muttering.
County Magistrate Bai Shaqian didn't dare to eavesdrop, but took two steps back to avoid suspicion.
I saw the tiger twitching its ears - He Lingchuan was too close.
After finally waiting for him to finish speaking, it quickly nodded: "Okay, I'll go right away." It stood up, arched its back, stretched, and walked out with tiger steps.
He Lingchuan looked at its back and exclaimed: "The monsters are sincere. They go as long as they agree and don't play with those imaginary things."
Magistrate Baishaqian felt that he was being targeted and could only keep smiling.
He Lingchuan then stood up and stretched:
"Okay, find me a place to live, with a good view."
Magistrate Tian let out a long sigh of relief, finally coming to the part he is best at!
...
Early the next morning, He Lingchuan went out for a sightseeing tour.
He did not conceal his whereabouts. Many dignitaries in the city heard that the prince's envoy was coming and sent him messages asking for an audience.
He Lingchuan had no time to socialize, so he was about to throw away all the greeting cards when he accidentally saw the signature on one of them, so he put it in his arms and went out.
This was sent by an official from Chiyan State.
Baishalu is unique in a world full of green mountains and green waters. The sandbar is as fine as snow, the flat lake where thousands of birds gather, and the ice springs that are still chilly in midsummer make it a holy place for travelers.
Today we are still accompanied by Baishaqian County Magistrate.
After taking a dip in the hot spring, He Lingchuan straightened his clothes and walked out:
"County Magistrate Tian, the white sandy beaches and beautiful scenery are well-deserved, but why are they being repaired everywhere? This noise is really disappointing."
Along the way, he saw at least two tourist attractions being renovated, as well as a temple, and three private mansions with craftsmen working enthusiastically.
Even the small Tangquan building they just walked out of had a gatehouse that was being repaired. The gate had just been painted and smelled good.
"Sir, Baishaqian is known as the intersection of hundreds of rivers. There are thirty-seven large and small lakes, as well as rivers, streams, ponds, and swamps. There has been a lot of rain this spring and summer. This water vapor has severely corroded the wood. Can we not repair it frequently?
Otherwise, if the falling wood hits someone, it will be a big hassle."
There are too many dignitaries in the local area. If you drop a piece of wood from a flower pot upstairs, you will be hit by either wealth or wealth.
He Lingchuan said, "I want to go to Chaohu Tower. How far is it?"
"It's very close, only a quarter of an hour's walk away." Baishaqian County Magistrate recommended, "It's very comfortable to have tea and enjoy the scenery there."