In the afternoon, the chaotic financial management office finally calmed down. The newly arrived gold husbands were assigned to the top of the hill one by one. Li Jie and Zhu Kaishan were assigned to the title of gold boss just like in the original work.
Laojingou stretches for more than ten kilometers. People have been digging for gold here since the Daoguang period. Although Laojingou is a rich mine, it cannot withstand nearly a hundred years of excavation. Basically all the open-pit shallow gold mines that are good for mining have been dug out. .
Most of the remaining gold deposits are hidden underground.
Digging underground mineral veins requires making a nest, but the first month has not passed yet. It is freezing and snowy outside, and in some places the snow is deeper than a person's.
Therefore, it is impossible to pan for gold at this time.
Only after it thaws can there be work.
This news was learned from the old people after the gold rushers arrived at Laojingou. Those who participated in gold mining for the first time immediately became angry and shouted when they heard that there was no work to do and they would have to rest for several months. I need to find the Golden Head Theory.
However, the words from the old people's mouths gave them a blow.
"Is it easy for us gold diggers? Not only are there officials in charge of us, but there are also several caravans waiting for us."
"Even if you find gold, you don't dare to hide it. You have to hand it over to the counter and exchange it for wages."
"The Emperor has decreed that gold is an expense of the Qing Dynasty. Even taking one out is a capital offense."
"Most of you are from Qilu. It has been hundreds of years. How many of you have brought gold home with you?"
"I would like to advise everyone: don't take risks and follow the rules."
"If you don't follow the rules, look at the mountain farm outside. All the gold diggers from Qilu are buried there. The gold mine has been opened here since the Daoguang period. Until now, no one can take the alluvial gold out!
"Those who did not follow the rules will leave behind these bones. Think about it carefully. Is gold more valuable than life?"
Hearing these words, the troublemaker suddenly became frightened and had no choice but to curse and vent his anger.
As for action?
That's something you absolutely don't dare to do.
By now, everyone has understood that they have been deceived. Everything about coming and going freely, about making white flour steamed buns every day, and making big money are all lies!
A young man with a sturdy back and a strong back was sitting cross-legged on the Datong bunk, muttering to himself.
"I'm so stupid, really."
The round-faced man on the side sighed and patted the other person on the shoulder: "Hey, brother, stop talking. I also think I'm a fool. How can there be such a good thing in the world!"
At this moment, Li Jie braved the wind and snow and returned to the dormitory. However, he did not enter the house. He just stood at the door and glanced at Zhu Kaishan, giving him a look.
Zhu Kaishan understood and walked out of the house after a while.
"Boss, what do you want from me?"
Unexpectedly, Li Jie's next words surprised him.
"I found out about Fourth Uncle He."
"What?"
"Quick, tell me!"
Seeing Zhu Kaishan's impatient look, Li Jie shook his head secretly. This is really care and chaos. Zhu Kaishan would not be as irritable as he is now.
However, humans are not grass and trees, and how can they be ruthless? It is normal for Zhu Kaishan to behave like this.
"Old man, don't worry, listen to me slowly."
"Fourth Uncle He is also a famous person in Lao Jingou. It is not difficult to find out information about him, but there are different opinions about the cause of his death."
"Some people say that he was stabbed to death because he was fighting for a woman. Some people say that his golden pit was occupied by others. With his good martial arts, Fourth Uncle He led a group of brothers to fight with others. , let’s face it, many people died on both sides.”
"There is another theory that the government took possession of Fourth Uncle He's golden pit and asked him to hand over the gold vein map of Wudaogou. However, Fourth Uncle He refused to hand over the gold vein map, so he was executed."
"well."
Zhu Kaishan sighed. No matter which of these three explanations, the result is the same. His brother He Laosi is dead!
Zhu Kaishan couldn't help but burst into tears when he thought of all the past experiences the two of them had experienced together.
After a long time, Zhu Kaishan wiped his face and said coldly.
"Boss, do you know who took care of your Fourth Uncle He's funeral?"
"What a coincidence, it's the golden one."
Li Jie pointed to a room to the east, where Jin Boutou, Jin Dana and other managers lived. Compared to the Datongpu of the Jin husbands, they all lived in small single-family houses. wooden house.
"Old man, it's better to leave this matter to me. Give me a few days and I will get to the bottom of this matter."
Obviously, Li Jie knew why Zhu Kaishan asked this question. He asked who was taking care of the funeral, just because he wanted to know from the other party who killed He Laosi.
Zhu Kaishan was stunned when he heard the words, and subconsciously wanted to refuse, but when the words came to his lips, he hesitated.
Today was the first day they came to Laojingou. The boss had found out the news as soon as he arrived. If he thought about it carefully, even if he took action in person, he probably wouldn't be as good as the boss.
or?
Let the boss try again?
In fact, after hearing these three statements, Zhu Kaishan already understood the cause of He Laosi's death.
Because he knew He Laosi. His brother He Laosi would never fight fiercely with others for a woman, let alone rely on his superior strength to fight with others and lose both sides.
Therefore, He Laosi's death could only offend the government. He Laosi must have been killed by someone from the government!
"That's okay, but boss, when you are checking for information, be careful and don't let anyone find out."
"Yeah, I understand."
When it comes to gathering intelligence, Li Jie, who has experienced many worlds, is obviously much better than Zhu Kaishan, a dabbler.
What's more, these matters were already within the scope of his investigation.
Lao Jingou now has a total of four forces, one is the government, one is small bosses like Jin Dana, one is the horse bandits wandering around, and the other is the gold husbands who have the largest number.
The forces from all directions are intertwined. It can be said that we are among you, and you are among me.
If you include the eye-catching Maozi and Japanese, the little Laojingou, a small place of more than ten kilometers, actually has six forces gathered together, and everyone in each force is not of the same mind.
Such a situation is really complicated. If it were solved through conventional means, it would not be possible to figure out the relationship within a year and a half.
After thinking about it, Li Jie finally decided to cut the knot with a sharp knife and use the most brutal method to solve the problem.
Nowadays, among the four forces, the government side is undoubtedly the strongest.
After all, the Qing Dynasty was not dead yet. After more than two hundred years of rule, the government was still very intimidating in the hearts of the people. Even those horse bandits who licked blood from their swords did not dare to offend the officials and soldiers too much.
