casket of old days

Chapter 90

Chu Qiguang took out a third piece of paper: "If calculated according to the price of smuggling in the northern border, these things can be sold for more than 20 taels a year."

Hao Wen paused and was startled: "You mean that the Ding family smuggled goods to the north every year?"

Chu Qiguang said: "If it is, then the tens of thousands of taels of silver they send to the capital every year is to give them a protective umbrella in the court. After all, a random iron pot is sent to the grassland to sell to the local monster clan. That's ten times the profit. But if the imperial court opens a mutual market, how can they earn as much as they do now?"

Wu Wei and Hao Wen understood now, no wonder the Ding family wants to deal with them, I am afraid that the Ding family and their umbrella in the court are against the peace talks and the mutual market.

And the elder Wu Ge of the Wu family is the main force between the DPRK and China pushing for peace talks and mutual markets.

Chu Qiguang secretly said in his heart: "The equalization of tax and labor, the thorough investigation of the case of corpse murder, and the arrest of immortals and monsters... are all just excuses. The fundamental reason for the other party to do it is the ten times the profit of smuggling every year. It is for the white money." . '

He can also imagine that this kind of border smuggling does not only involve the Ding family. In Lingzhou, and even in the northern military town, there are many people who are fed up with smuggling. They will all oppose Mr. Wu Ge, wishing to eat his flesh and swallow his blood.

But Chu Qiguang knew better, judging from what Qiao Zhi said, it was Wu Ge who won in the end. Not only did he become the chief assistant, but he also started a major reform in the past ten years.

Chu Qiguang thought that he would take advantage of this opportunity to settle the Ding family, get on Wu Gelao's boat, and earn a fortune for himself by the way.

Wu Wei was startled and angrily said: "The Ding family is really brave to destroy the spirit veins and smuggle the demon clan. No wonder they want to deal with us hand in hand. This is because my father has been pushing for peace talks and exchanges."

Hao Wen said: "Then we will immediately write to the governor of Lingzhou, the inspector, and Mr. Wu Ge to arrest the Ding family."

Chu Qiguang said: "Older Wu Ge can send a letter, but the court should not disturb it first, so as not to startle the snake."

Wu Wei nodded approvingly. He had calmed down now, and analyzed: "Does Bianzhen really not know about the Ding family's smuggling? If Nine Frontiers Town is also involved...and the ministers they colluded with in the court... And Li Changqing, the Suppressor of Demons..."

Thinking of this, both Wu Wei and Hao Wen were terrified. They only felt that it involved too much, and it was beyond their decision.

Then he sighed again: "What's more, everything is just speculation now. If there is no evidence...the Ding family will not be able to do anything in the end."

Chu Qiguang said: "So don't be too hasty. It just so happens that I still have a key piece of evidence that I haven't got. Only with that can I put the Ding family to death."

Hearing these words, Wu Wei and Hao Wen started looking forward again, but no matter how they asked, Chu Qiguang just smiled mysteriously and told them to wait for now.

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Then Chu Qiguang returned to the small courtyard, and when he saw Qiao Zhi, he said, "Master Qiao, are you really planning to go? In fact, we have done enough so far. Even if you don't look for evidence, Wu Ge Lao should be able to clean up Ding's house in the future."

Qiao Zhigao raised his head and said proudly: "Isn't it just to go to the grassland? What can happen to a big monster like me going to the demon clan's territory?"

Qiao Zhi thought to himself, "Damn it!Recently, I have been doing some miscellaneous jobs, and my importance is getting lower and lower. How can I inherit Chu Qiguang's foundation in the future?How to lead the cat party to rise? '

Seeing Qiao Zhi's repeated request, Chu Qiguang agreed with him to go: "When you get there, you must inquire first to see who the monster who supports the peace talks is, and then go to ask him for evidence of Ding's smuggling. The grassland has always been bitter cold In the past, the smuggling of daily necessities by the big man used to be ten times the price, there must be a strong push for peace talks among the monster clan, otherwise the court would not be able to slap..."

"But don't say that you are in collusion with the human race, just say that you have an enmity with the Ding family, and you want to use this account book to spread it in the territory of the Han Dynasty. It shouldn't be difficult to get it..."

Chu Qiguang told Qiao Zhi again, and didn't stop until Qiao Zhi became impatient.

Qiao Zhi began to remind Chu Qiguang that when he was away, it was best to move into Wu's house, lest Ding's dog jump over the wall and take revenge on him.

Chu Qiguang nodded: "Don't worry, I have already told the Wu family about this matter, and I will move in tonight."

Qiao Zhi said again: "By the way, something happened to the yard that Wang Cailiang rented. The landlord, Grandma Sun, hired a liar from somewhere to treat his grandson's illness. She even wanted to steam her grandson in a steamer. Isn't this nonsense? "

Hearing Qiao Zhi's words, Chu Qiguang couldn't help but think that even in the modern society on earth... there are stupid things like pouring boiling water down their throats, steaming children, drinking incense ash, etc., so it's simply impossible for such a big man to happen in the world. It's so normal.

Under the indoctrination of superstition, no matter how stupid things can be done.

Chu Qiguang shook his head: "You want me to stop you? With Mrs. Sun's superstitious spirit, if you stop once, there will be a second time."

When Chu Qiguang said this, he couldn't help but think of the existence of Tianshijiao... This religion can help people resist demons, and it is really useful.Thinking about it this way, I can't blame the common people below for being too superstitious...

Chu Qiguang sighed: "However, if she does this, if someone dies, I'm afraid that the Taoist temple or Zhenmasi will be attracted to our vicinity... It would be bad for them to find cats, cats and dogs."

Qiao Zhi heard the words and said: "Then hurry up! The pot is going to boil over there!"

When Chu Qiguang came to the small courtyard rented by Wang Cailiang, he saw that there were altars, banquets, incense sticks and paper bundles arranged in the small courtyard, and a huge steamer was placed in the center, and the cries of children were constantly coming from it. .Wang Cailiang at the side had a hesitant look on his face, as if he wanted to stop but didn't dare.

Chu Qiguang had no scruples, he walked up directly, then kicked open the steamer amidst the exclamation of everyone, and carried out the child who was tied up inside.

The child at this moment looked flushed all over, obviously scalded by the steam.However, it looks like there are only some blisters, which are not serious and should not be fatal. Obviously, it has just been steamed for a short time.

Chu Qiguang directly asked Wang Cailiang to fight cold water. The man in yellow who was dancing a wooden sword in front of the altar began to blame Chu Qiguang dissatisfiedly, and Grandma Sun beside him also looked resentful.

Chu Qiguang was too lazy to mess around with them, so he asked Wang Cailiang to pour cold water on the children.He walked over and slapped the liar several times, and he slapped the liar dizzily, leaving Grandma Sun stunned.

Then Chu Qiguang kicked the liar to the ground, asked him to explain how he cheated, and returned the money to Grandma Sun.

"That's it?" Chu Qiguang frowned and said, "What about my tea fee, carriage fee, hard work fee, and healing fee?"

(End of this chapter)