The positions of the three salt farm officials, their respective backgrounds, and even the brief history of their main positions, the identity of the master craftsman who mastered the specific processes of drying and boiling salt in the salt farm, as well as the status of various major figures in the salt farm and their relationships with each other.
, Wait, Xu Xiaohu said it in detail, without missing anything.
The reason why he spoke in such detail is not only because Xu Xiaohu himself is very capable, but also because of the regulations on the content of intelligence that Wang Junlin and Nie Xiaoyu established at that time, which clearly stipulated the contents and elements of various types of intelligence.
"The output of the salt farm is only one-fifth of the initial output. Why is the salt farm losing so much?" Although Qian Zhengkuo had said it before, Wang Junlin thought Qian Zhengkuo should be telling the truth, but he still wanted to hear from Xu.
Xiaohu said it again.
Xu Xiaohu thought about his words for a moment, and then said: "Reporting to your lord, in fact, the output of the salt farm has not decreased, and has even increased compared to before. It's just that the other four-fifths of the salt have been secretly taken out for personal use."
The salt is just sold."
This result was almost what Wang Junlin expected, but after Xu Xiaohu made the final decision, Wang Junlin still couldn't help but have murderous intentions for some people, and said: "Tell me! Who is actually handling this matter within the salt field?
Who was involved in this?"
Xu Xiaohu said without any hesitation: "Except for the salt slaves and salt workers who carried out the actual construction, all the salt field officials and Xiaoshi knew this matter to some extent. The person who specifically handled this matter was the salt official Dong Kang, who was responsible for leading people to carry out the work at each site.
On the first day of the month, four-fifths of the salt is given to an underground salt shop.”
The salt official is the top leader of the salt field. His official rank is not small, he has a full fifth rank. In the entire Fanyang County, the only people with higher official rank than him are the prefect, Ying Yanglang, Tong Shou and Chang Shi. Even if they are in charge of taxation
The admiral is two levels lower than him. Normally, Yan Guan is a confidant of the prefect of a county, but due to the presence of the Lu family in Fanyang County, the situation is obviously very different.
Wang Junlin, the salt officer Dong Kang, also met just now and treated him with great respect. Obviously these are just appearances. Maybe deep down in his heart, he wishes Wang Junlin died. Of course, it may also be that he is full of fear because of his arrival, but there should also be something in his heart.
Rely on it, otherwise you would have run away long ago.
"Who will listen to the two thousand salt soldiers?" Wang Junlin was most concerned about whose hands the army was in.
"The two captains have the final say on the two thousand salt men, but they are all Dong Kang's confidants." Xu Xiaohu immediately replied.
"Did the captain who commanded the troops of a thousand counties on the outer defense line participate in this matter?" Wang Junlin asked with a frown.
"The name of the commander-in-chief of the county soldiers is Xue Sheng. He is the nephew of Xue Li, the general of Ying Yanglang. Once a month, four-fifths of the salt from the salt field is smuggled out. It is difficult to hide this from the county soldiers in charge of the outer defense line.
, so Xue Sheng should know about this matter, just open his eyes or close his eyes." Xu Xiaohu had obviously expected what Wang Junlin wanted to know, and had made sufficient preparations in advance.
After Wang Junlin heard this, his expression turned a little ugly. Xue Sheng knew about this, which meant that Xue Li knew about the underground salt shop, and must have been part of it. And with Xue Li's status, everyone
I'm afraid it's a lot of money per month.
If Xue Li was not involved in this matter, Wang Junlin would not be afraid even if all the officials in Fanyang County died in this underground salt shop. There are many ways to deal with this salt shop, but now if Xue Li is also involved, it will be more difficult.
, after all, depriving someone of their money is like killing their parents, but he has no army in his hands.
It seems that this matter needs to be considered in the long run or done step by step, and it cannot be exciting to everyone at once.
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At the same time, in the residence of Dong Kang, the salt official, three salt factory officials, Qian Zhengkuo, and two master craftsmen gathered together to discuss matters.
Wang Junlin briefly talked about the conversation between Mr. Qian Zhengkuo and him before he arrived. Several others breathed a sigh of relief. Dong Kang thought for a moment and said: "Master Qian, listening to what you said, the governor also wanted to beg for help."
fiscal?"
Qian Zhengkuo said with a smile: "Isn't it? It's just that all the shares and shares in the salt store have been divided up long ago. No one would be willing to give up anyone's shares to the prefect! Not to mention the prefect's.
Given my status, this money is too little, how can the prefect be willing to do it?"
Dong Kang frowned again and said, "Then how can I satisfy Lord Qian now?"
Qian Zhengkuo followed Wang Junlin all the way here today. He had already had an idea in his mind and said, "Master Dong has a close relationship with the Lu family. Why don't we discuss it with the Lu family and see if the Lu family is willing to give up 10% of their work to the prefect?"
After all, the Lu family occupied 50% of the cadre shares. Navy Dou Shihai had 20,000 troops in his hands, so he accounted for 20% of the cadre shares. The rest of us, including General Xue of Yingyang Mansion, only accounted for a total of 50% of the cadre shares.
Thirty percent dry stock, and the governor has obvious intentions towards the Lu family, so in my opinion, Lord Dong should discuss it with the Lu family."
Qian Zhengkuo's implication is that the Lu family must give up Wang Junlin's piece of cake. It has to be said that Qian Zhengkuo's ability to do this is considered worthy of Wang Junlin. Of course, this is because he has already determined that Wang Junlin
Just like them, being an official is all about seeking wealth, so that's why they think so.
Dong Kang frowned tightly, smiled bitterly, and said: "Although what Mr. Qian said is reasonable, the problem is that the Lu family has always been domineering in Fanyang County. The previous governor was almost ignored by the Lu family. Although the new governor is not powerful,
As far as the new governor is concerned, if he wants the Lu family to give up 10% of its shares, I guess Lu Gong will not agree. Even if Lu Gong agrees, the Lu family will probably have a big backlash."
When Qian Zhengkuo heard this, he also frowned and said, "Look! On the way here, I also inquired about the prefect's intentions from the side. He came this time for his share of the salt farm's money. If
I cannot satisfy the prefect. If the prefect wants to kill someone, don't blame me for not warning you."
When Dong Kang and others heard this, their expressions immediately turned ugly. Wang Junlin had a notorious reputation, and it had been less than a month since four officials in Changxiang County were beheaded. What Qian Zhengkuo said was not impossible.
"In this case, I still need to trouble Mr. Qian to stabilize the prefect tomorrow. I will send someone to Lu's house overnight to explain the matter. Whether I can satisfy the prefect depends on what Mr. Lu thinks." Dong Kang frowned, thinking secretly in his heart.
The Lu family is unwilling to give up this ten percent of their shares. If the prefect finds an excuse to kill him, will the Lu family protect him?
Others were also worried that Wang Junlin would vent their anger, and shouted to Dong Kang to send someone to the Lu family quickly. Dong Kang knew that the sooner the better, and was about to call his confidants in to explain the matter, when suddenly the housekeeper from outside came to report: