Although Liu Silang was moved, he had not yet been dazzled by the beautiful blueprint Su Jin had planned for him. It was naturally gratifying to be rewarded by the imperial court with promotions and fortunes, but some things could only be thought about and must not be leaked;
The opportunity for promotion is right in front of you. It would be a pity to lose it. How can you think of a way to get the best of both worlds? Fengqi Wutong.
Su Jin had long suspected Liu Silang. This man had gone from being a prison boss to the lucrative position of deputy warehouse secretary. If he didn't have some dirty dealings with Zhu Shiyong, then he would be a ghost. Although the deputy warehouse secretary is not a
Senior official, but what is the position of warehouse secretary?
Position? It’s shocking to say that such a small department actually controls Changping, free warehouses, exemptions, market transactions, factories, river crossings, water conservancy and other affairs. What’s even more incomprehensible is that it actually controls various affairs.
According to the affairs of the officials.
Of course, there are some things that cannot be studied in detail. It sounds like the power is quite large, but in fact, it is mainly dominated by Yicang Trading, and other rights are basically divided up by other departments. This is already the acquiescence of everyone.
Even so, this position is also an important position in the eyes of the chief official. Whenever the state capital's supplies are transferred in and out, collected and distributed, the warehouse secretary must register and report the details of the incoming and outgoing.
To use an inappropriate analogy, the prefect is the chairman of the board, and Chang Pingguan of the warehouse is the financial director. The trick here is self-evident.
Why did Zhu Shiyong promote Liu Silang to the position of warehouse secretary? What was the basis for a prison boss who was neither famous nor well-educated, and was a scumbag who accepted bribes without blinking an eye.
?
Of course, Su Jin didn't expect that this person was the one who killed Brother Wu Wu. He just thought that there was some other connection between the two, either they were relatives, or Liu Silang used money to buy the official. In short, it was not normal.
Su Jin had no intention of pursuing it further. His purpose was just to win over Liu Silang and extract some valuable information from him. He did not know Liu Silang's unspeakable secrets; if he knew that Liu Silang was responsible for a murder case, he would definitely not
If he would take the initiative to reveal what happened in the warehouse, he would have stopped wasting his time on this person.
Seeing Liu Silang's hesitant expression, Su Jin smiled and said: "For this reason, I have done my best to be kind and righteous. It seems that the Luzhou grain business is going smoothly and there is nothing worth boasting about.
That’s fine, I’ll just tell you the truth.”
Liu Silang said hurriedly: "Sir, don't be anxious. There will be twists and turns, but they are all trivial matters. As you said, merchants are not so obedient. The magistrate and subordinates also put in their efforts."
Su Jin clapped his hands and said, "That's it. Let me tell you three or five things about how you outsmarted the profiteers. If I polish it a little, it will be a great achievement. The question is not whether you can do it well."
, but it depends on whether you have taken measures and used your ingenuity to get things done. Rather than doing things, it is more about showing your ability; otherwise, how can the higher-ups reward you?"
Liu Silang thought to himself: Damn it, there are so many ways to be an official. I don’t know if this kid has figured it out or if this is the official set of rules. But no matter what, no one has ever told me these things.
, this guy finally doesn’t regard himself as an outsider, so on this point, you should give him three points of trust.
Liu Silang lowered his head and thought, and Su Jin inspired him and said: "Are the companies with the largest grain collection a bit difficult? Have they ever had any disputes with you?"
Liu Silang hurriedly said: "That's not true. The ones who collect the most grain are Tang Ji, Liu Ji, and Huang Ji. These three people have a close personal relationship with the prefect. It is said that the grain is hoarded for the purpose of providing relief at critical times. The imperial edict
After a while, the prefect invited these three people to have a drink, and the matter was settled; the next day they sold all the grain to the officials without saying a word."
Su Jinxin said: This guy doesn't even blink when he lies. He seems to be someone who knows the inside story.
But now was not the time to disturb him, so she slowly followed his words and said with a smile: "The three presidents of the Chamber of Commerce have always been benevolent and righteous, so it is not surprising that they take the initiative to sell grain; what about other families? There should be many merchants,
Just say it, don't worry, even if it involves me, Su Ji, it doesn't matter. However, I have transported all the food in Su Ji's warehouse to Yangzhou for relief, so I won't be able to cause trouble even if I want to.
Liu Silang said hurriedly: "That's because Su Ji is your property, how can you not keep enough food? Besides, even if the official is extremely courageous, he would not dare to make any move on your family."
Su Jin waved his hands and said: "I am saying this as if I am the first person to violate the Holy Edict. I advise you to go to my various grain stores and warehouses tomorrow. I can't gossip behind others' backs.
The latest chapter of the beautiful man's tricks."
Liu Silang hurriedly said: "How dare you, how dare you, I have already seen that there is no grain storage, it is just the amount to maintain the grain shop business, which is within the normal range."
Su Ji said: "That's more or less the same. I, Su Ji, mainly deal in cloth and garments, and it's a small business. How can I compare to the big merchants who have huge sums of money to hoard food?"
Liu Silang said: "Master Su is right."
Su Jin said: "Can you remember which family refused to sell food?"
Liu Silang said: "There was one family. At that time, he was unwilling to sell grain. President Tang of the Chamber of Commerce and others went to persuade him. Not only did he not buy it, but he also got into trouble with President Tang and others. President Tang and others were so angry that they walked away.
, later the magistrate ordered us to take two hundred soldiers to forcibly confiscate his grain into the warehouse, and beat him dozens of times."
Su Jin's eyes lit up and he hurriedly asked: "Who is this person?"
Liu Silang said: "He is also a member of the Chamber of Commerce, and his family fortune is not small. His name is Lang Yongping, and he is also known as Lang Shaodong. He was originally a powerful person in Luzhou City, but now that he has fallen out with President Tang and the others, it will be difficult for him to gain a foothold in the future.
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Su Jin said: "Is it difficult to get a foothold?"
Liu Silang was shocked to realize that he had made a mistake. He quickly stopped and said, "Sir, please don't believe my nonsense. I am just making random guesses. I don't know if this is considered a credit."
Su Jin said sternly: "Forget it...why don't you count it? We've already used soldiers. Isn't this a big deal? I've written this down. I need to polish it up to make it more exciting and exciting before I can report it for credit."
Liu Silang said: "If I have the opportunity to be promoted this time, I will never forget your support. I will honor you from now on."
Su Jin smiled and said: "We are both from Luzhou, why are we talking about this? Again, I also want our Luzhou to produce more talents. Firstly, the court needs talents, and secondly, in the officialdom, they are also from our Luzhou Prefecture.
Proud; think about it, everyone in the world knows that our Luzhou Prefecture has a Master Bao, so it wouldn’t be a bad idea to have a Master Liu."
Liu Silang was confused by Su Jinluo, and he was really happy in his heart. He had no idea how virtuous he could be on par with Mr. Bao, and he just kept grinning.
Su Jin secretly cursed, this guy really treated himself like a green onion. There were many doubts about this person. How he became the warehouse chief was one doubt. His efforts to protect the Chamber of Commerce and others just now was another doubt.
Su Jin had some doubts about whether this person was someone placed in the Yamen by the Chamber of Commerce, but he rejected his guess in a flash. The Chamber of Commerce would not do this, and Zhu Shiyong would never agree. After all, there should be collusion between Zhu Shiyong and the Chamber of Commerce.
and guard against each other, with a complicated relationship that is both close and distant. Zhu Shiyong could kill people and silence him for the sake of the Chamber of Commerce, but he would never let the Chamber of Commerce plant nails around him; this person should just be a pure Zhu Shiyong person.
Su Jin wanted to stay and ask for more information, when he heard footsteps outside the tea shed, and a government servant rushed over and whispered in Liu Silang's ear.
Liu Silang glanced at Su Jin, waved the officer to leave, stood up and said, "Mr. Su, I'm really rude. Someone came to report just now, saying that the prefect is anxious to see me, so I can only talk to you first today."
Here, my lord is in Luzhou during this period. In a few days, the official will personally host a banquet for Sir Su, and then I will listen to your teachings."
Su Jin chuckled, cupped his hands and said, "Since the magistrate summoned me, there must be something urgent, so Liu Cangsi can take care of himself."
Liu Silang apologized and left in a hurry.
Su Jin stood up and walked out of the tea shed. Behind him, there was the sound of clearing tables and chairs. Liu San began to dismantle the den of thieves. Su Jin understood that this was for him to see, otherwise why would he still be at the door?
Then he started cleaning up, and he didn't take it seriously at the moment. He led Dynasty along with the flow of people, and went straight to the front to look for Yan Biyun and others.
We walked to the entrance of the City God's Temple, walked around several times, and finally saw Yan Biyun and others in front of a copper incense burner filled with smoke.
Yan Biyun, Rou Niang and others all offered incense and kowtowed devoutly, while the companions stood aside with snacks in hand, pointing and looking around.
Su Jin walked over and stood behind Yan Biyun, wanting to hear what she was praying for, but was betrayed by Mahan's loud voice: "Master, why are you here? What do you have to say to that boy?"
Su Jin said: "What do you know? I have my own reasons."
Yan Biyun finished her prayers and stood up and said to Su Jin: "I knew you were coming, so I specially offered incense here to wait for you."
Su Jin smiled and said, "How did you know?"
Yan Biyun smiled and said: "When I saw a person, I knew that you had nothing to say to that prison head Liu."
Su Jin said: "Who is it?"
Yan Biyun said: "The prefect of Luzhou, I saw him talking to the patrolling government servants at the gate of the temple just now. Although he traveled incognito, the slave family knew him."
Su Jin understood that Zhu Shiyong must have heard the yamen servant say that Liu Silang was drinking tea and chatting with him. Naturally, he was afraid that he would say something to him, so he hurriedly photographed the yamen servant to disrupt the situation. Liu Silang was not telling lies, he was really
Zhu Shiyong summoned him.
Su Jin smiled and said: "No wonder, I'm afraid I scared him to death, and Liu Silang won't be able to get anything out of his mouth next time."
Xiao Sui'er pouted and said, "Young Master is thinking about business all day long. When we finally go out for fun, he talks about these things. It's so boring."
Su Jin laughed and said, "Yes, yes, it's my fault. Let's stop talking about business and continue shopping. I also came to offer a stick of incense to the City God and ask for His blessing."
Yan Biyun smiled and said, "What do you ask the City God to bless you for?"
Su Jin smiled and said softly: "Guess..."
Yan Biyun's face turned red and he spat; Su Jin chuckled, grabbed an incense stick, lit it and inserted it into the incense burner, then lay down on the futon and kowtowed respectfully.