Jia Yujing of Red Mansion

Chapter 141 Where's My Knife!
In the afternoon of the next day, Lou Yi and others made a new discovery and immediately rushed to the county government to report to Jia Qiong.

"Sir, blind man Chen went to a gang called the Golden Tiger Gang in Da'anfang this morning.

After coming out of the Golden Tiger Gang, they went to a residential house on Liushu Slope outside Nancheng.

According to Liu Shupoli's account, the house was the property of Jiang Kui, the second leader of the Golden Tiger Gang.

Seven or eight days ago, Jiang Kui brought five strangers to live in the house.

These five people do not interact with others on weekdays, but often go out to buy wine and meat.

The identities of those five people have not yet been found out, but today I saw one of them coming out to buy wine and meat.

This person should have some skills on his hands, and he doesn't seem to be a kind person at first glance. "

Jia Qiong frowned and said: "It seems that their target is really my wife, they really have the heart of a bear but the courage of a leopard.

How much have you found out about the Golden Tiger Gang? "

Lou Yi said: "Returning to your lord, after investigation by the subordinates, we found that the Golden Tiger Gang is probably a human trafficking organization."

"Human trafficking?"

Jia Qiong really couldn't imagine that any kidnapper would dare to set his sights on his wife.

Lou Yi said: "Yes, sir, according to our investigation, the Golden Tiger Gang has been entrenched in Da'anfang for seven or eight years.

They sell a large number of women every year, and many of the brothels in Pingkangfang are their regular customers.

There are two big bosses in the Golden Tiger Gang. The first boss is named Peng Guan, and the second boss is named Jiang Kui.

Peng Guan is usually responsible for taking care of business, while Jiang Kui is only responsible for training the gang members.

There are about two to three hundred members of the Golden Tiger Gang. I heard that they are all brave and fierce fighters who often wield swords and guns. No one in Da'anfang dares to mess with them. "

After listening to Lou Yi's report, Jia Qiong frowned and said, "A human trafficking gang dares to take advantage of my wife. Are they tired of living?"

"Yes, I think it's strange to be in a humble position."

Jia Qiong thought for a while and asked: "How many people are there in the gangs in Chang'an City?"

"Sir, Chang'an is right under the eyes of the imperial court, and such Jianghu forces are not allowed to grow.

Except for the Cao Gang, a group with a few dozen people is generally considered large, and there are very few with more than a hundred people. "

"The Golden Tiger Gang also does other businesses, such as opening casinos and collecting protection fees."

"No, the Golden Tiger Gang only operates in Da'anfang. There is nothing to do there, and there is no business."

"Does the Golden Tiger Gang have any enemies?"

"I haven't heard of it."

The more Jia Qiong asked, the more he felt that there was something wrong with the Golden Tiger Gang. He said, "According to what you said, the Golden Tiger Gang is not weak and has no shortage of money. Why does it shrink to a place like Da'anfang?"

Lou Yi thought for a moment and said, "Well, maybe it's because there are no other gangs competing with them in Da'anfang."

Jia Qiong shook his head and said: "You have already said that Da'anfang is a place where nothing matters. I'm afraid if you give it to others for free, who will snatch it away?

Since the Golden Tiger Gang has no enemies, it doesn't want to compete with others for territory.

Why do they keep so many thugs?Aren't you afraid of attracting the attention of the court? "

Lou Yi suddenly said: "Your Majesty is absolutely right, this is indeed unreasonable."

Jia Qiong thought for a while and said: "Let's do a good job with the Golden Tiger gang and try to find out their details as much as possible."

Lou Yi said: "Please give me a few more days. I will definitely find a way to investigate clearly."

Jia Qiong said with a smile: "There is such a human trafficking organization hidden in the capital, and the Jin Yiwei are not aware of it. This is a dereliction of your duty."

Lou Yi said with shame: "Yes, Da'anfang is too dilapidated. It is indeed our negligence."

Jia Qiong smiled and said: "It doesn't matter, God wants this credit to fall on me.

Once the details of the Golden Tiger Gang are investigated clearly, I will take care of them all.

You guys have done a lot of credit for being able to detect this organization. When the time comes, I will personally ask for credit from you. "

Lou Yi quickly knelt down on one knee and said: "Thank you for your cultivation.

But sir, this Golden Tiger Gang has a large number of people, and they basically stay in the Golden Tiger Gang hall and cannot come out on weekdays.

It's easy to defend but difficult to attack. We and the Chang'an County officers alone may not be able to take it down. "

Jia Qiong nodded when he heard this. There were 300 people in the Golden Tiger Gang on the surface, but there might be more people hidden secretly.

The three squads of yamen servants in his hands totaled only about [-] people.

Moreover, these government officials are passed down from father to son, and there are many old and weak among them.It's easy to maintain law and order and catch small thieves, but facing such a large-scale criminal organization is really tricky.

Let’s not talk about whether it can be captured if forced to attack, the casualties will definitely be huge.

Moreover, the social relations of the yamen are complicated, and confidentiality is also a problem, so he has to find a way to borrow some soldiers.

The places where there are soldiers in Chang'an City, apart from the imperial guards in the palace, are the Jingzhao Mansion, the Wucheng Bingma Division and the Beizhen Fu Division.

After thinking about it, Jia Qiong still felt that it would be safer to cooperate with Jin Yiwei.

If Ji Hongzhang takes some credit, he can still sell well, and it will be easier to do business with him in the future.

Jia Qiong thought of this and said: "It doesn't matter, I'll just go to Commander Ji and borrow a few hundred people.

Lao Ji is a nice person. I can't just ask someone to do things, I also have to return some favors occasionally. "

When Lou Yi heard this, the corners of his mouth twitched unconsciously, and he thought to himself: How many Jinyiwei are there in the capital? If you open your mouth to borrow hundreds of them, Commander Ji will not kill you.

He hurriedly lowered his head and said, "My lord, that's what you said."

Jia Qiong ordered: "You should investigate carefully first, and I will borrow some reconnaissance experts to help you."

"Yes, my lord."

Jia Qiong planned to go to Ji Hongzhang to vent his anger and borrow a few people.

After all, this time is not a small matter that can be solved by borrowing only 50 people. It is a big operation to mobilize hundreds of Jinyi guards. Ji Hongzhang also has to coordinate the manpower in advance.

Jia Qiong came to the Pro-Army Governor's Mansion again with ease and familiarity. Just as he was about to enter the Jinyiwei Yamen, he was stopped by Baihu on duty at the door.

"Master Jia, what business do you have here today?"

"I'm here to see Commander Ji."

"Commander Ji went out on errands and didn't come today."

Jia Qiong glanced at the hundred households and said, "Are you sure?

I'm here to give credit to your commander this time. I think you'd better go in and report. "

"Commander Ji is indeed not here today. You'd better come back another day."

Jia Qiong said nothing, turned around and waved, and the gatekeeper from the Yulin Guard Yamen across the street immediately ran over.

"Master Jia, what are your orders?"

Jia Qiong asked: "Did you see Commander Ji come on duty today?"

"Saw."

"Did you see him leave?"

"No."

"Okay, you can go back."

Jia Qiong turned around and asked the householder: "Do you think I should go in and look for it myself, or should you go and report it?"

Baihu said awkwardly: "Sir, please wait a moment. I will go and report the situation first."

After hearing Baihu's report, Ji Hongzhang's face turned green with anger, but he couldn't keep the door closed anymore, so he could only let Jia Qiong in.

When Jia Qiong saw Ji Hongzhang, he complained: "Master Ji, you are not being kind.

I, Jia Qiong, have never offended you, right? Why do you stay behind closed doors? "

Ji Hongzhang was upset in his heart, saying that you didn't offend me, but you come here every day to pluck wool.

But with a smile on his face, he said: "Master Jia has misunderstood.

I really have too many official duties today, so I asked the guards to thank you behind closed doors. I didn't mean to target you. "

Jia Qiong suddenly said: "I see, that's good.

Mr. Ji has taken great care of me in the past. Today I have a big gift to give you. "

Ji Hongzhang asked curiously: "What kind of gift?"

"Sir, please lend me 20 master spies first."

Ji Hongzhang: "Then what?"

"Please, sir, lend me another 500 tians."

Ji Hongzhang: "...Where's my sword!"

(End of this chapter)