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Chapter 319 Thunder Strike

At the entrance of the old river in Yizheng, hundreds of ten-meter-long canal ships covered the river surface in a vast way. The reflections of the buildings in the green mountains, docks, and verified offices were also invisible because of the ant-like canal ships.

These canal ships were all on lanterns and masts, under the banner of "Two Huaidu transfers to the Salt Transportation Office". Other civilian ships and merchant ships had to avoid them. Because of the obstruction of the Yizheng Certification Inspection Office, these canal ships had to carefully press the door shutdown stick of the rudder in the opposite direction to prevent violent collisions.

At the same time, the sails on the canal ship were put away by the hooks by the sailors. After stopping the wind, they threw a few hundred kilograms of anchors into the water to firmly fix the ship.

The ancient shipbuilding technology was already very developed. The Grand Canal, Zheng He's voyage to the West, Fujian and Guangdong merchants' maritime trade have been fully demonstrated. The imperial court's grain ships were calculated based on tonnage.

A group of salt merchants came from the canal ships, including Zhejiang merchant Zheng Yeliao and Hui merchant Ren Qihuo. They had different figures, some were fat and thin, but all of them were shining in their eyes and were very energetic.

Among them, there are a group of fast ships close to the dock, and no other ship dares to approach it. This is exclusively for eunuchs and Jinyiwei, and is specially produced by the Jinling Shipbuilding Department. It is the fastest ship in ancient times. It can be from Hangzhou and across several provinces to reach Yanjing in more than ten days.

In addition, there is a boat on the entire river surface that is unique. Although it is a canal boat, the long string of lanterns and mast flags on both sides of the ship are written as "The Censor of the Three Provinces of the Imperial Palace" and no ship dares to approach it and give up a waterway in the middle, and the ship quickly sails to the port of the dock.

In the eyes of the crowd, the censor's canal ship first ran out from both sides of two teams of officers and soldiers wearing helmets and armor, one team holding muskets and the other team holding long spears, standing on both sides of the road. Then Jia Cong wore a blue official uniform and walked off the boat with soap boots. He was guarding his personal soldiers in front, back and left and right, and only followed the Zhenjiang general Liu Ting outside.

"Welcome to the Censor!" In addition to Liu Zhiyuan and some small eunuchs, officials, merchants, sailors and boatmen of all sizes of the wharf all bowed and sang to welcome him. The roars of thousands of people shook the Yizheng to the entrance of the old river, as if they were about to shake the canal ships down.

A few seconds later, echoes came from distant mountains and nearby waters: "Welcome to the Censor!"

At the stall behind the dock archway, Miaoyu, who has always been noble and proud, couldn't help but feel proud when she saw this scene.

Someone brought a stool, Jia Cong and Liu Zhiyuan sat down side by side with etiquette. He said expressionlessly: "Let the fire besides the fire, and there is also the ambassador of the Censorship Department. General Liu found out that the weight of the grain ship was inconsistent with the actual accounts..."

Let Qihuo step slightly and walk out and said, "My Censor, the Censor of the Salt Survey will take charge of this matter. Master interferes with the affairs, and the people and others dare not follow it..."

"I'm over the business?" Jia Cong sneered and refused, "The case was founded by Zhenjiang Camp. In order to prevent chaos in the camp, I came to supervise the officers and soldiers. I have no choice but to do so. Isn't your methods very clever? Private salt is sandwiched between the official salt. Once something goes wrong, I will immediately dig a ship and sink. It's great! Is this how you get the salt tickets from the court? This time, I was surprised, and the evidence is there, what else do you have to say?"

Ren Qihuo is also one of the Hui merchants and is one of the best people who get rich soon after he got rich, but he is different from Shen Sanguan's dependents and has connections with Zhang Fenyi, Jiangxi. Jia Cong was definitely a clever one and spoke in the name of a military supervisor. But even so, Ren Qihuo did not believe that he dared to do anything, and refused: "The grass-roots don't know what the words of the Lord mean."

"Eunuch Liu, what do you think?" Jia Cong blinked his eyelids and threw the blame over.

Liu Zhiyuan was very happy when he was in the middle and outside this time, but the news was no longer good. The latter was Zhang Ge Lao, who refused: "The Censor, don't refuse. Let's check the inspection department, let's do our job..."

Jia Cong said indifferently, regardless of any gains and losses, and said unkindly: "Go on!"

"Sir! What crimes are there for the people? What crimes are there for them?" Let Qihuo roar and wanted to break free from the officers and soldiers, but he was unable to compare with his strength and was pressed to the official hall behind.

The people who were queuing throughout the dock began to tremble and there was no sound.

"I don't want to take care of the mess of the salt administration, but it is my responsibility to supervise the military. Some people dig a boat, and some people's salt tickets do not meet the requirements. General Liu was transferred by the Ministry of War and merged the two tiger talismans from the Ministry of War and the governor. He wanted to submit a memorial. How could I deceive my superiors and hide it from the subordinates? I could only inform the Minister of Tongzheng on his behalf and arrest the subordinates immediately!"

The salt merchants were blameless. Liu Zhiyuan looked at Jia Cong meaningfully, and was impressed by Jia Cong's ability to turn the blame.

Jia Cong slowly raised the injured left hand and said in a strong and powerful tone: "I want to be kind, too! But the law does not mean it! If such a thing happens in the future, I can only detain it together! When the cabinet says!"

...

In the east of Yangzhou City, Xiao Qinhuai, silk and bamboo orchestras, singing and dancing, piano and flute, day and night.

"Miss, my surname?" Jaswen enjoyed it quite well and greeted a graceful and musician girl on the Fule Tower gently.

In any big city, there will be girls with music, usually concentrated in Fule Tower.

The girl looked sad: "Sir, I'm sorry, the little girl is not expensive, her surname is Dun..."

Jaswen looked at Yan Ming in disappointment. Many of the officials and girls in the Yuan Dynasty became music books after the dynasty changes, because they were not ordinary music books, but were filled with political reasons. The descendants and grandchildren will have to stay in such restaurants forever, and it is difficult to redeem them. There are also Ming Dynasty, and the music books in the Yuan Dynasty usually end up being separated from two surnames.

"It's okay. There are many people who were redeemed by the Jinyiwei in the Jingzhong Jiaofang. I'll go to the government office to be afraid of... Since ancient times, only the musicians of the Ming Dynasty have been the cheapest. The emperor's kindness in this dynasty is so great that there are many forgiven..." Yan Ming said with a compliment.

"Thank you..." Jasvin couldn't help but be happy. He just took it back for fun. It was impossible to be a concubine. It would affect his reputation. Music girls also have the same fun, that is, they can sing and dance, not just to give birth.

"What's the name?"

"Dun Jingyan..." Miss Dun was very happy. This was a great opportunity. Although it took three generations to take the exam after leaving the Joshua University, the descendants could not help but cry out with joy.

Suddenly someone came up to report the message and whispered a few words in his ear. Jaswen's eyes turned black and he asked the followers to deal with it. He hurried back to the official hall.

Yan Ming said coldly: "Jia Cong has gained power in the name of military supervisor. You can impeach him..."

"You go back first, I want to be quiet!" Jaswen sent him back. After Yan Ming was stunned, he had to withdraw respectfully. Jaswen murmured to himself: "How could Jia Cong find out? This person cannot be kept... Lu Zemin was also the person behind him... But how could he impeach him at this time? The charge? "Flying Immortal Record"? No... That was presented by King Yu, and the emperor wanted to save face. The risk was too great unless..."

Jaswen was panicked. He never thought that Jia Cong was so powerful!

After a long time, Changsui sent another memorial from Jia Cong. This memorial was written by the General of Zhenjiang. However, Jia Cong did not report it to Tongzhengsi immediately, but handed it to him...
Chapter completed!
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