At this time, Qin Fang's loud voice came from outside the hospital: "Brother Li, take a rest in the corridor. If you are drunk before you enter the hospital, my wife will scold you again."
"It's none of your business. I've been with my wife for several years. We only had two bottles of wine. It's your turn, a dog picked up by my wife on the way, to teach me a lesson? You're so capable, why don't you hire someone to move the goods!"
"
"Dong" and "dong" were heard several times, which was obviously the sound of a chair being kicked down.
When the courtyard door opened, Li Daniu staggered in, holding a horsehide wine bag in one hand and a large piece of braised pig's trotters in the other.
Hua Er ran over and closed the door with understanding.
Li Daniu immediately regained his solemn expression.
Zheng Haizhu looked up and asked him: "Is someone following you?"
"Yes, madam. That guy is new to me, but he has been following me since Jishuitan Pier. Fortunately, madam, I told you in advance that I went to the pier to recruit laborers and warehouses under the guise of going to my shop, and I acted with a hot temper.
I had a few quarrels with others, and then went to buy wine and eat. Lao Qin also did his best."
Zheng Haizhu nodded, scanned several of his subordinates, and emphasized again: "If we keep an eye on others, the other party may not know to keep an eye on us. In fact, you must be more alert and kind than the "night guard" in the border army.
Disguise. Whenever you go out to do business, you should behave in a different way."
Chen Sanni, Xu Wei and others should all say yes.
Li Daniu also immediately turned to the topic and reported two things.
"Madam, the Yi Mao 48 boat has never come back, for one. Second, the Xu family's goods that night have not been moved in the warehouse yard."
"What kind of goods did you find out?"
"I dare not ask more about the man who moved the goods that night or the person who opened the warehouse at the dock, for fear of being exposed. But it should not be Guangzhou silk or Cantonese cloth. If goods are left at Jishuitan Wharf, 90% of them will be cargo owners backed by officials from the survey. Silk cloth
And tea is expensive and will not last long.”
Zheng Haizhu said: "Well, Wang Wenyan's people told me when they came back that night, they heard the sailors shouting to be careful, saying that it was porcelain. Porcelain is not as good as silk and satin. Xu's family has a ship to Hao.
Border (Macau), if he wants to sell porcelain from Ganzhou and Guangfu, it would be profitable and convenient for him to sell it to the French people. Why bother to trek through the canal? By the way, Daniel, I just found out that the boat is actually used
My name was registered in Songjiang."
Li Daniu was startled, then opened his eyes and analyzed: "The one in Songjiang who can speak for Madam is Miss Wang, right? It seems that Miss Wang used Madam's name to build the new ship of Yimao Siba."
She also took care of the firearms being shipped out of the warehouse and shipped to Liaodong and Fujian. Mr. Xu actually got involved with her. They knew each other? So, could it be that the firearms on the ship were ours? They wanted to secretly sell our firearms to make money.
money?"
Zheng Haizhu did not show any disappointment with his subordinate's judgment.
At least, it's 50% to 60% correct.
She was also a hunter. She saw a pack of wolves, and her subordinate only saw two bears digging a hole together. It was not because her subordinate was stupid, but because she lacked God's perspective and did not have enough information.
Zhu Qianyu will definitely come back by boat in the next few days, Zheng Haizhu firmly believes in this.
Zheng Haizhu then directly ordered a few people: "Xu Wei, give me a set of your clothes and hat. Daniu and I will go to see Governor Liu now. Sanni put on my clothes and covered her face with a silk hat. He and Hua Er took the cart in the shop. Hua Er shouted at the door and said that she wanted to buy cakes for the Double Ninth Festival. Actually, she went to Ma Mansion on Qipan Street and asked Miss Fengyi if she knew when General Qin would arrive in Beijing. Others Several brothers were guarding the shop, taking stock of goods for shopkeeper Qin. They stared at the surrounding alleys, remembering the faces of idlers and salesmen."
"Yes, ma'am."
…
After passing the Jishuitan Pier, passenger and cargo ships still docked from time to time.
But unless they are grain ships or unfamiliar-looking cargo ships, most ships are as quiet as animals lying in their sheds.
If the officials don't rush to unload the grain, or the tax collectors don't come to take inventory and check, in this cold season, everyone would rather rest on the boat for the night before starting work again at dawn.
Luo Yangxing was wearing a short jacket, holding an embroidered spring knife, and looking at the dock in the distance.
Next to him stood the confidant assigned to him by his father Luo Sigong, and Zheng Haizhu, who had a stubble on his face, all dressed in the same style.
Not long after, a guard in golden clothes ran back and reported: "Mr. Luo, there is that boat in Chaoguan's records tonight."
"About where to park?"
Jin Yiwei pointed in the direction.
Luo Yangxing and Zheng Haizhu were both excited.
After only two days of watching, we got it.
Zheng Haizhu calculated the time when the Wang family's servants first reported, recalled his several voyages on the canal, and said to Luo Yangxing: "In these few days, it is impossible to go back and forth to Songjiang."
Luo Yangxing agreed: "With the wind at this time of year and the large number of canal boats, even if we go back and forth without stopping, the boat will not be able to reach Jining Chaoguan as far south as possible."
Zheng Haizhu said: "Let's start an investigation?"
After a while, Luo Yangxing led the team directly into Jishuitan Chaoguan Yamen, showed the Jinyiwei waist badge, and said to the subordinate clerk on night duty: "The traitors of the Wenxiang Sect can enter Beijing by land and water. The Jinyiwei will inspect the ships and give them to me." Light the torch!"
The subordinate's head buzzed.
When autumn comes every year, if taxes cannot be collected in the Gyeonggi and Hebei areas, and the officials, big and small, press harder, there will most likely be a rebellion by the Wenxiang Cult.
The subordinate officials did not dare to take a second look at the embroidered spring knives on the waists of these evil spirits. They nodded and bowed in agreement. They shouted at the servants at Chaoguan and hurriedly lit up lanterns to lead the way for Yan Luo, the imperial guard.
Luo Yangxing whispered to Zheng Haizhu: "I will take two people aboard the big ship first. You and the remaining brothers stand on the shore and stare at the ship. If anyone comes out, the brothers in Wei will intercept it."
"good."
Zheng Haizhu looked up and saw that many large and small ships in the river port had lit up their lanterns because they heard the movement on the shore.
The ship "Yimao Siba" that includes his own name.
A man who looked like a sailor stood under a lantern on the deck, seemingly visiting.
Soon, the lights in the cabin were lit.
Chuo Chuo people photocopied on the window pane.
"These two brothers, please come with me and take a look." Zheng Haizhu said to the people Luo Yangxing left behind.
The two guards in royal robes looked like they were handling a case, and they grabbed a government servant and walked forward.
Zheng Haizhu soon heard the faint sound of a piano coming from the target ship's warehouse.
Most people named Xu are in the boat?
She slowed down her pace, moved further away when the yamen servant shouted, and continued to listen attentively.
Listening, Zheng Haizhu narrowed his eyes and bit his lip involuntarily.
She was sure that she had heard it on Baisha Island in Penghu a few years ago.
From the hands of Japanese monk Yonghai.
You can’t be wrong! Because the melody was mixed with weird and exotic half-tones, it was completely unlike the qin music often talked about by scribes in South Zhili. Zheng Haizhu thought it was written by a Japanese, but Yonghai told her that he was from Java.
Learned by a descendant of the Tang Dynasty.
Zheng Haizhu saw the hull of the boat shaking slightly. Apparently, there were people on the deck on the other side facing away from the river bank.
The sound of the piano became louder and louder, and the government servant who came to count the boats even muttered: "Hey, which official's boat is this? It's so damn elegant."
Zheng Haizhu suddenly realized that the sound of the piano might be to cover up other movements.
While thinking about it, Luo Yangxing brought someone over and asked the government official: "Which state capital is this from?"
"Sir, I'm from Nanzhili."
"Go in and ask questions. Just like the previous ships, no one is allowed to be missed."
Luo Yangxing gave instructions in a rough voice. From the corner of his eye, he confirmed that Zheng Haizhu was nearby and stepped onto the pallet.
The sound of the piano stopped.
On the gangway, several sailors stood with their heads bowed.
Luo Yangxing looked at the brightly lit cabin and said angrily: "What? You want me to go down to pay my respects? Let your talker come up!"
"Master Jun, please calm down. I am accompanying my friends on a trip to Beijing."
Zhu Qianyu carried his robe and walked onto the deck.
When Luo Yangxing saw Zheng Haizhu hiding among the Jinyi guards, he suddenly moved towards the bow of the ship, pretending to investigate, and then returned.
Zheng Haizhu could not speak in a female voice and could only use a pre-agreed code.
He knew in his mind that the man in front of him was the Mr. Xu that Mrs. Zheng mentioned.
Luo Yangxing snorted coldly and ordered two Jinyi guards: "Go down and search them. No one is allowed in the cabin."
After a while, several more people came up.
Luo Yangxing was looking at the road guide that Zhu Qianyu took out: "Surname is Xu? Cantonese? The official saying is pretty good. How come there are still ships in Songjiang?"
"When I return to Junye, my father is engaged in business and has some friends in Nanzhili, so he wants to borrow a boat."
Luo Yangxing led the road to Zhu Qianyu's hand with a snap, turned to the few people coming up from behind, and took a torch to shine.
Having followed his father Luo Sigong for many years, this Hu Zi, the commander of the Jinyi Guards, was usually as warm as water. When facing battle, it was not difficult to pick out the one with eyes and face similar to the leader among a few people.
Luo Yangxing then said to a middle-aged man: "Bring me your road guide."
The middle-aged man presented it respectfully.
"From Fujian Mansion? Speak up."
"Master Ankang, the young master, has always had business dealings with Young Master Xu. This time we went to Beijing together to have a look and gain a lot of experience."
Luo Yangxing curled his lips sarcastically, turned to his subordinates and said, "This bird song sounds like it comes from the Southern Barbarians. It sounds really strenuous."
Suddenly his face sank: "Reach out your hand and take a look."
The middle-aged man shook his robe sleeves and stretched out his palms honestly.
A Jin Yiwei came forward to inspect it and reported: "There are no thick calluses."
Luo Yangxing gave a dull hum and held a torch in front of several people's faces. He paused for a while until he heard the report from the Jin Yiwei in the cabin that no soldiers or other suspicious things had been found. Then he turned to Zhu Qianyu and said calmly: "You are a gentry family that does business, right? I am here to investigate the incense religion for the court tonight. Please bear with me if I offend you, and don't go back and complain in front of this or that lord."
Zhu Qianyu humbly handed over his hand: "Master Jun, you are serious. We have come to the north and heard about the dangers of the Wenxiang Cult. Master Jun has done his duty, and we, the good people, are really grateful."
Luo Yangxing stood still with an air of dignity.
Zheng Haizhu thought to himself, Mr. Luo’s acting skills are really good.
Sure enough, Zhu Qianyu seemed to have reacted and hurriedly took out the robe from his arms and handed it to a guard in Jinyi: "Brothers, thank you for your hard work. I'll buy you some wine to warm up."
Luo Yangxing then spoke up: "Go to the next ship to check."