"I'm here..." Qin Chengzu walked out of the concierge and stood under the lantern hanging on the eaves of the corridor. He looked at Lin Fu, Qian Xiaowu, Zhao Feixiong and others, who had all been sent elsewhere by Wu Qixian. There were no outsiders in the front yard, and there were no outsiders in the afternoon.
There was a thin layer of snow and it looked nothing.
Compared with when he was in Qingjiangpu after the autumn, Qin Chengzu lived at sea for several months, and his skin was a little darker. His thin face was cut by the cold wind and there were a few dry cracks. His appearance looked a little older.
He looked energetic and his eyes were shining brightly under the lamp. He was wearing a silk shirt and pretended to be a businessman.
"It's great that Mr. Qin can come," Lin Fu was also very happy that Qin Chengzu could come here in person. Zhou Pu and Wu Qi both have their own specialties. Let them sneak around, murder and arson. They are definitely better than others, but when it comes to strategy, they are not as good as Qin Chengzu.
Shanmou, Lin Fu hoped to discuss some matters with Qin Chengzu, so he came over and asked with concern, "Did you encounter any trouble when you entered the city?"
"The flow of people fleeing famine this year is earlier than in previous years. Besides, Jiangning has always been at peace, so it's no problem for us to enter the city with denture cards..." In addition to the people sent by Wu Qi to contact him, Qin Chengzu sneaked along with one of his subordinates and arrived at the boundary of Jiangning.
Disguising himself as a businessman and entering the city, he said, "I have to walk the waterway from Chongzhou to Jiangning before I feel at ease..."
"Well, I can't get away, otherwise I will go again..." After Qiu Mu left Qingjiangpu, Lin Fu and Zhou Pu first sent Su Mei, Si Niangzi, and Xiao Man back to Jiangning. They followed the waterway from Jiangning
After walking back and forth to Chongzhou, Lin Fu asked Qin Chengzu and others to go to the wing of the main courtyard. As he walked, he said, "Mr. Fu, Zi'ang, Qiao Guan, Qiao Zhong, how are they on the island?"
"It's all good. It's hard work, but the rest is fine. Otherwise, I wouldn't dare to leave the island easily." Qin Chengzu said about the situation on Changshan Island. "In the winter, several pirates invaded Chongzhou and Hailing from the Yangtze River Estuary.
Changshan Island is not on its route, so there was no conflict. However, after we landed on the island, pirate ships continued to approach, coveting the island. After discussing with Zi Ang and Qing He, we felt that we could not stand still and wanted to fight. Early last month
Lure and annihilate a group of pirates who came to the island into the jungle, and directly drive away the two pirate ships approaching Changshan Island in the middle of the year. After that, it became much quieter..."
Qin Chengzu said it was easy, but Lin Fu could imagine their hardships and dangers.
The remaining elite combat strength of Qin Chengzu's group is only forty or fifty, but there are three to four hundred old, weak, women and children. To establish a foothold on Changshan Island, in addition to the hardship of surviving on the island, you also have to show your fangs to dissuade others.
The covetousness and greed of the pirate forces. In the East China Sea, where the jungle is strong and the jungle is strong, no one will be particularly polite to Changshan Island just because it is easy to get along with. It is precisely because other pirate forces know that they will pay a bloody price if they try to swallow Changshan Island.
Just the price.
"Lin Fu is waiting to hear from Mr. Qin in Jiangning, and Ziang is reestablishing his reputation in the East China Sea..." Lin Fu said with a smile.
"But the name we released in the East China Sea is Donghai Fox Tan Zong..." Qin Chengzu squinted at Lin Fu.
Lin Fu was stunned for a moment, then laughed again, and said: "Mr. Qin is really good at strategizing, and he uses it as an illusion and as an illusion. To establish a foothold on Changshan Island, he must not only establish his prestige, but also have to contact the Eastern pirates. Isn't that right?"
Can others easily see through the details? I lent the pseudonym I randomly thought of to you, Mr. Qin. From this point of view, I can't let the reputation of Donghai Fox be ruined!" Lin Fu knew very well that Qin Chengzu and this group of bandits were rogues.
It has always been an independent force with strong cohesion. It will not easily rely on others, and it is impossible to pin its future hopes on him, a person with little power. The reason why he used his pseudonym to establish a name on Changshan Island is perhaps
Although they were grateful for his dedicated work for them during this period, the more important reason was that Qin Chengzu had created a suspicious formation on Changshan Island to confuse other East pirates. He then asked with a smile, "But why do the bandits use the 'East China Sea Fox'?"
Qin Chengzu laughed and said with a smile: "This is Qinghe's idea. If you are dissatisfied, go to him in the future." Lin Fu's reaction satisfied him very much, although Lin Fu was worthy of admiration and worth.
Trust, but now is not the time to think too much.
At this moment, Liu Yue'er brought tea to the main room. She had just heard from Qian Xiaowu that guests from out of town were coming. When she saw Lin Fu coming back, she made tea and brought it to her. She looked at Qin Chengzu and Lin Fu.
Sitting down to discuss the case, Zhou Pu, Wu Qi, Zhao Hu, Chen Enze, and Lin Jingzhong were all standing aside. They also knew that the guest had an extraordinary identity. Because She Feihu, Zhao Shuhan and others came to the door before, she did not come from Zhou Pu.
, Wu Qi saw such respect for people.
Liu Yue'er never expected that the guest who came today turned out to be a horse thief leader, and now he changed his profession to become a pirate leader. He put the tea on the table, bowed to Qin Chengzu, and asked Lin Fu: "When the guest came, the house had already used
It’s dinner, I’ve prepared some wine and food now…”
"Okay, Mr. Qin and I will be there in a moment. Thank you for your hard work." Lin Fu said, looking at Liu Yue'er's charming face under the lamp, and then remembered what Gu Wuchen said before leaving Gu's house.
Men like beautiful women, and there is nothing to hide. However, Lin Fu knew in his heart the intention of Liang Zuoren, the magistrate of Shiliang County, in sending Liu Yue'er to the Gu family as a cook. He had no other thoughts about letting Liu Yue'er stay in the house.
Tonight, after saying a word to Gu Wuchen, I felt a little strange when I looked at Liu Yue'er, and thought to myself: The so-called defense is nothing more than this. When he was distracted for a moment, Su Mei's charming and charming face flashed in his mind, Lin Fu raised his head and asked
Wu Qi: "Mr. Qin came here, did you tell the fourth lady?"
"I'm not in Baiyuan, I'll go see him later..." Wu Qi said.
Liu Yue'er stood there holding the tray, panting slightly, and a feeling tightly grabbed her tender heart: Mr. Lin didn't avoid her when discussing secret matters with the guests! She lowered her head, slightly suppressing the emotion in her heart.
Excited.
Qin Chengzu nodded slightly to Liu Yue'er, then glanced at her to see her exit. After he came over, Wu Qi told him everything going on in the house. He didn't mind at all that Lin Fu didn't avoid this when talking about things.
Women. In this era, it is precisely this kind of charming and beautiful women who are easiest to control, as long as they are strict in words. Unlike ambitious men who will sell out their families in exchange for rewards, fame and wealth, these women's glory, wealth and security are
You can only rely on a certain man. Once Lin Fu collapses in Jiangning, such a beautiful Liu Yue'er will only attract others to compete for her. How can her fate be better?
When the food and drinks were ready, Lin Fu invited Qin Chengzu and the two subordinates who came with him to have a meal. Zhou Pu, Wu Qi, and Lin Jingzhong sat with them. After the meal, Lin Fu and Qin Chengzu returned to the side room to discuss the use of the food.
Jiyunzhan serves as a cover for the arrangement of transporting supplies to Changshan Island.
"From Jiangning to Chongzhou, the waterway twists and turns for nearly 400 miles. It is under the jurisdiction of Jiangning, Weiyang, Hailing and Pingjiang Prefectures. The Jiangfeng District belongs to Yanji Water Camp under the jurisdiction of Jiangning Garrison General Mansion and Ninghai Town under the jurisdiction of Jiangdong Admiral Mansion.
In addition to the Dongting Lake bandits in the upper reaches and the Eastern pirates outside the river mouth who would enter the water camp from time to time, although there are no powerful water bandits in this section of the river for a long time, there are occasionally local tyrants who come in to fish in troubled waters. The situation is quite
It’s complicated. To be honest, in this situation, it’s better to let one family, whether it’s officers, soldiers or bandits, occupy this section of the river. Anyway, you have to pay for the road, so it’s better to just leave it to one family..."
These days, powerful river bandits have taken over the government's role to a certain extent. As long as the merchant ships pass through the buying route, they can generally guarantee the smooth transit of the merchant ships. Even if the Eastern pirates rob merchant ships within their respective spheres of influence, they can usually
According to the rules, they are very aware of the disadvantages of fishing in dry swamps. Only water pirates who occasionally come to look for food will murder people and steal goods. Lin Fu knows this truth, so he has such emotion. When it comes to robbing people, for thousands of years,
Isn't it true that the government has been doing what bandits do? It can only be covered with a veil of tenderness.
Lin Fu put a simple map of Jiangdong County on his desk and explained to Qin Chengzu the situation in the Yangtze River section from Jiangning to Chongzhou. The map was very crude, but it was hard-earned. Lin Fu doubted whether there was a more accurate map in the army, so he could only
He struggled to express his meaning clearly.
Qin Chengzu and others had just arrived on Changshan Island and had little contact with the outside world. Lin Fu, as a disciple of Gu Wuchen, the Deputy Inspector, had a meritorious title and was qualified to read ordinary newspapers. He also had close contact with the officials of the Inspector and asked about Jiangdong County
The situation is far more convenient and detailed than that of Qin Chengzu and others.
"Fortunately, Linji Warehouse is also taking this waterway. What needs to be taken care of along the way, what joints need to be opened, and generally there will be no mistakes," Lin Fu said, "In addition, Jiyun Society gets business posters from Moling County; Merchant Ship Wuwei
The matter has been settled, Jiyun Society falsely reported twenty thousand taels of capital, and Xu Xiangxiang hired forty people with swords to serve as military guards..."
Trade posters are similar in nature to business licenses a thousand years later. Firms and trading companies must obtain trade papers before they can legally market or sell commercial goods.
The military guards hired by the escort agency just put their names under the escort agency's banner. In fact, they are private soldiers owned by the trading company. They are semi-legalized private soldiers. If the caravan feels that these people are not appropriate to serve as bodyguards, then
It is necessary to actually hire escorts from an escort agency, but the rules are always not strictly followed. Qingfengxing, headed by Du Rong, has 200 armed guards with swords. Lin Fu estimates that the guards of Qingfengxing's Jiangning headquarters are just 200.
There are about two hundred people, and they gather together the scattered branches and the escorts accompanying the caravans and merchant ships. They are definitely an elite force that cannot be underestimated.
Many business matters are under the jurisdiction of the Xuanfu Envoy Department and the prefecture and county yamen. The escort business is under the jurisdiction of the Inspection and Envoys Department. Monitoring and limiting local armaments is an important responsibility of the Inspection and Envoys Department.
Lin Fu told Qin Chengzu about the construction of a warehouse at the mouth of Jinchuan River again. Qin Chengzu took a deep breath and said, "The post of prison officer of Jiangdao Prison is really just right..." He thought to himself that Lin Fu's arrangement was really appropriate, and the remaining
The important thing is how to insert someone's hand without exposing any flaws.
Lin Fu smiled. At this time, Wu Qi, who had just sneaked to Baiyuan to find the Fourth Lady, came back and said: "The Fourth Lady and the others have returned to Baiyuan. Miss Su Mei said she also wanted to meet her old friend..."
Lin Fu thought for a while and said to Zhao Hu: "Take my name card and go directly to Baiyuan. We will go to Baiyuan openly tomorrow..." The servants and guards of Baiyuan were all sent by the vassal family, so they went alone.
At worst, if you run away immediately, you will be regarded as a thief. It is easy to get busted when there are too many people. It would be strange if you don't arouse the suspicion of the feudal family after being busted. It is better to simply visit in an open and honest manner tomorrow. Next, he will
Qin Chengzu was arranged to have a good rest in the side room, and Zhou Pu, Wu Qi and Qin Chengzu were allowed to reminisce about the past. He went back to his room to rest first.