Unsolved mysteries are puzzled. However, the magistrate of Wu County does not include it, because after he found that the box was not silver, he lost interest and returned home.

He wants to ask the Du again where the money he got through means has gone through so many years?

"Mr. Chu, I heard that you have always been quick-witted. I wonder what you think?" asked Mr. Fan. At the beginning, it was Chu Ci that the people on the flower boat were related to the water bandits. Now it's good, the water bandits are not arrested. The problem is one.

The appearance of one after another is really annoying.

"Sir, I think this matter should be handled from two aspects. First, we must first send someone to untie the lock in the tunnel in Yang Shuisheng's yard and see where this tunnel will eventually lead. Second,

, sort out the contract in the box, register all the people involved on it, and check them one by one, and see what the person behind the scenes meant to seize these items." Chu Ci did not keep it in secret, and directly raised himself

Suggestions.

Lord Fan was a little surprised: "I agree with the first one you said, but what is the purpose of this second one? The person behind the scenes used the seizure of these items very clearly. Isn't it just for money?"

Chu Ci shook his head: "Sir, think about it, if you just want money, why don't they just order and sell these things directly? As long as the things in it are sold, they will be more than the money they owe each. Therefore,

The officials believe that their real purpose is not to ask for money, but to use this means to control them in order to achieve their ulterior motives."

Lord Fan was shocked: "You mean..."

"Yes, the lower official suspects that those people want to use others to inquire about the news. Since the lower official heard that the Japanese killed people, he has unconsciously connected the Japanese with the bandits rampant along the coast of our southern Fujian." Chu Ci looked serious,

I slowly told the result of my inference.

"Then I inquired about the process of the navy sending people to capture water bandits. Over the past year, the navy has dispatched dozens of arrests in total. Every time they receive information, they send troops very quickly, but none of them are there.

Exceptions were all escaped by the water bandits, as if they had the ability to predict the future.”

When Chu Ci talks about the four words "Unknown Prophet" and "Arrogance", it has a bit meaningful meaning on it.

After hearing this, Lord Fan's expression gradually became serious: "Are you saying that someone in the navy reported the news?" His face was full of unhappiness, and he didn't know whether it was because of Chu Ci's suspicion or why.

Chu Ci shook his head: "No, the meaning of the subordinate officials is not that. Those who can enter the military camp are all heroes. They sacrifice their lives to serve the country, so they will naturally not sell out the news for a little profit."

Lord Fan's face cleared a little: "You keep talking."

"Yes." Chu Ci continued, "Have you ever thought that when the navy goes to sea, most of the time, it starts from the dock, where there are many people and eyes, maybe there are some people with heart lurking in it. Whenever there is any movement,

Go and report immediately.”

Lord Fan immediately questioned: "If the person on the dock leaked the news, then I have secretly organized the brothers of the navy to go to sea from other places, but they will still be escaped by the water bandits. Why is that?"

"This may be revealed inadvertently. People generally do not set guard against people close to each other. These people are hidden by everyone. Sometimes they can be guessed just by an inadvertent sentence. For example, if

The adults decided to go out to sea to capture the water bandits that night. When the wife asked where to go, what would you say?"

Lord Fan snorted: "I will say that there is something important to you, so don't ask more questions from the woman!"

"If you say this, the lady will be depressed. Her maid will ask the reason when she sees this. The lady will definitely say that the adults will not return all night, saying that there is something important to do, but I don't know which gentle village she has gone to." Chu

After quitting the school, seeing that Lord Fan's face was a little unnatural, he couldn't help but laugh in his heart. It seemed that he had hit it.

"Most of the maids can communicate with each other. I believe that without a moment, the whole mansion will know that the adults will go to do business if they don't go home at night. The water bandits are guilty of being thieves. Once they know the news, they will become

Be more cautious. Whenever there is any movement, you will get out and leave and prevent yourself from falling into danger."

"The government is disciplined and never accommodates those talkative girls!" After he said this, Mr. Fan felt that the reason why he could not catch the water bandits was all responsible for his house, so he couldn't help but defend himself.

Chu Ci laughed and said, "The officials are just an example. However, there are more than a hundred people who come to the mission every time the navy takes on a mission. As long as there is a person with a heartfelt heart around him, the arrest will not be successful."

"According to what you say, the water bandits will never be able to catch it!" Lord Fan was a little discouraged by his words.

"So, the adults need to order people to count all the people on this contract, and find all the people who may become interested, so that such situations can be avoided. You must know that our law is strict, if

If you are not forced, how dare ordinary people do such a thing as selling news?"

Lord Fan thought for a moment and decided to do it according to Chu Ci's words. He is already in a difficult position now. If he gives up halfway, he will not only not only not catch the water bandits, but also may be settled by Qiu Hou.

After receiving the news, the navy's men immediately divided into two groups, one by one, with the locksmith to open the authentic door, and the other side registered the names and hometowns of the contract one by one.

The lights in the inn were brightly lit all night, and anyone who knew a few words was left here to register. At dawn, everyone had dark circles on their faces. When they handed over the list, another group of people came back.

Although they were tired on their faces, they could not hide their excitement.

"Sir, the secret passage has been opened! We walked in the secret passage for about four or five miles before we reached the end. There was a large iron door at the end of the secret passage. Fortunately, we forced the locksmith all the way.

Follow, otherwise you won't be able to get out!" The speaker said with a brisk tone and was very proud. It seemed that he was the one who forced the locksmith to leave with him.

"After untiing the iron lock, we found that this was an abandoned pier, where there were several thatched huts, and there were traces of people living in it. In addition, we also found that this pier also had traces of used pier.

I think they transported things from here. Later, we searched around for a while and found this thing somewhere."

As he said that, the man took out a bag of oil paper from his arms and slowly opened it. He saw a few small white dots appearing from time to time, looking very eye-catching.

"This is?!" Lord Fan blurted out his surprise, "They actually dare to smuggle private salt!"

There are three salt harvesting farms in Nanmin Province, and the salt released every year is enough for most of the Wei Dynasty to use. Because the lives of the people are inseparable from the firewood, rice, oil and salt, the court has very strong control over private salt, and usually it is to confiscate the house and exile.

These three salt harvesting farms have fixed regulations every year. If there are many other regulations, they can be controlled by the local county government and sold to small vendors in the surrounding area at a fixed price. Among the regulations, they are sold to large salt merchants at an agreed price.

For this reason, the finances of Nanmin Province have improved a lot, and in addition to those submitted to the treasury, there is also a lot of surplus.

However, in recent years, news of the tight salt output in the salt harvesting farm has been constantly coming, and the regular regulations are getting less and less every year. In the past two years, even those who need to submit them to the treasury will require additional financial subsidies from the province.
Chapter completed!