In the next few days, Jia Lian became even busier.
In addition to the large amount of property confiscated from the Zhao and Wang families that needed to be sold and registered, there were also the homes of Wu Zhirong and other prisoners who were affiliated with the salt affairs system outside the government offices, which also needed to be inspected.
Just as Jia Lian expected, every one of the officials he ordered to take down was wealthy.
Although it cannot be compared with the big salt merchants, if word spreads, it will still make many officials all over the world stunned.
So much so that Jia Lian had to consider how to report it!
Excessive reporting can easily cause turmoil in the government and the opposition. After all, most officials in Beijing only get one or two hundred taels of silver a year plus some benefits, and there are only a few who are really profitable. This is why the ministers like to stretch their hands wherever they go.
Once they know that if they work abroad for a few years, they can earn money that they would not be able to earn in several lifetimes or even dozens of lifetimes. Not to mention the injustice of the people, I am afraid that many officials will have the desire to go abroad to make a fortune.
In this way, it will be detrimental to both the court and the country. After all, as far as Jia Lian knew, there were many people in the world who could rival Yangzhou Salt Service.
For example, several major weaving bureaus in Jiangnan, such as water transportation.
If all the princes in the court want to go to these places, people's hearts will be unstable, which is very bad.
But if the report is underreported, what will happen to the huge amount of money? It will not be returned to the people whose homes were ransacked by him, right?
Keep it in your own hands? Not very good either.
It seemed as if he was maliciously taking the emperor's kickbacks and was a corrupt official, which greatly hindered the justice of his trip.
Not too entangled, silver is a good thing, only in the hands of idiots who don't know how to use it, it will become a hot potato, and for him, these silvers will only become the materials for building ladders for him to climb Qingyun Road.
In addition to sorting out wealth, Jia Lian will of course continue to investigate in detail the sharp reduction in Yangzhou's salt tax in the past two years.
After all, he also has to write an "investigation report". Emperor Ningkang may only care about the results, but this specific and detailed summary of the results is for the ministers in the court to see, so that when they come to trouble him, he will not be able to say anything.
In the meantime, it was inevitable that another small salt merchant, the Feng family, would be plundered. It is said that he is a small salt merchant because he is compared with those big salt merchants. In fact, in terms of the scale of his business and the depth of his family background, he is no smaller than those of those business families.
The main reason for copying it was that the Feng family's reputation in Jiangnan was too bad. There were several fatalities in the official records of Yangzhou Prefecture alone. It was learned from Zou Tong and others that almost all of the cases were caused by Wu Zhirong and others deliberately covering up the injustice.
In this era, there are too many injustices, falsehoods, and mistakes, and Jia Lian has seen and heard them all, but naturally he didn't say anything when they fell into his hands this time. Copy those who deserve to be copied, kill those who deserve to be killed, and show no mercy.
This made all the salt merchants nervous again. It was only after seeing the reasons given by Jia Lian that I breathed a sigh of relief.
As a result, the remaining twenty or so salt merchants in Yangzhou City all formulated and declared urgent family rules, strictly ordering the family members and servants to do anything illegal or domineering.
The salt merchants who occupied half of Yangzhou City were like this. Naturally, other families immediately followed suit, for fear of harming Chi Yu. ….
Even the common people, who saw the food market that had been empty for a long time, were killing people every day, and the people they killed were all big shots in Yangzhou City in the past. How could they not know that it was because of the imperial envoys coming to Yangzhou City.
So the common people clapped their hands and applauded. Some people with grievances were still thinking about how to see Jia Lian and asked the imperial envoy to make the decision for him.
Even those who harbored women in their hearts secretly gave up their thoughts of causing trouble in this atmosphere.
Suddenly, the security of the entire Yangzhou City was unprecedentedly good. And everyone who notices this change can quickly find the reason, because Jia Lian's reputation in Jiangnan is already astonishing, so this will naturally increase Jia Lian's reputation.
Jia Lian didn't care much about these small perspectives. On the third day after confiscating Wang's house, the salt merchants also came to invite him to a banquet as promised.
But not
Zhou Boru and others came to invite him in person.
"Pan'er pays homage to your lord. After not seeing you for several days, your lord has become more and more powerful."
"why you?"
"Master Zhou and others know that you are busy with official duties and are worried that you will forget about today's dinner, so I specially asked Pan'er to come and invite you to the Wangjiang Tower for the banquet."
Shen Pan'er smiled lightly, stepped forward and bowed again, "Sir, please."
Looking at Shen Pan'er, who was wearing a long apricot dress, Tingting Niaoniao, and was incomparably beautiful, Jia Lian shook his head and smiled.
These salt merchants are very good at understanding people's hearts. It is indeed more sincere to ask the beauty to invite him than to invite him in person.
Seeing her pointing at the BMW car with bare hands and looking at him expectantly, Jia Lian thought for a moment and was willing to give her this face, so he stepped forward and got into her carriage.
Sure enough, the beauty's carriage is full of fragrance, like jasmine and rosewood.
Before the beauty came in, Jia Lian took a good look at the decorations in the carriage, and probably made some judgments about the style and hobbies of this girl Pan'er.
I can't say it's elegant, I can only say it's not vulgar.
He sat down directly and looked at the beauty who also bent over and came in.
There was still some joy on her face, perhaps because she was satisfied that Jia Lian was willing to give up his luxury car and board her car.
Moreover, she was dressed elegantly. She was wearing a lady's dress that was not in line with everyone's ladylike dress style. Her shoulders were slightly exposed. With her appearance, she was already sultry, not to mention that when she bent over, the two sides of her chest were exposed. The layers of fabric hung low, and from Jia Lian's frontal view, it was easy to get a glimpse of some stunning scenery.
"Sir, you~~"
Shen Pan'er, who discovered that the beauty was leaked, reached out to cover his chest belatedly and stared at Jia Lian with a blushing face.
Jia Lian only gave her a confused look. Seeing nothing, he shifted his gaze and focused on the beauty's face.
This made the beauty feel a little embarrassed again.
Sitting on the stool on the side, she found that Jia Lian had been staring at her. Shen Pan'er finally couldn't help but raise her head, "What are you looking at, sir? Is there anything wrong with Pan'er?"
"There's nothing wrong with her. Miss Pan'er is very beautiful. I like her very much, so I'll take a second look at her."
"Liar..."
Xu was the woman changing the scene. She was relatively calm about such compliments. She even smiled deliberately and said, "If you really liked Pan'er, you wouldn't have kicked Pan'er out of the house that night."...
Jia Lian did not respond to such words.
Shen Pan'er glanced at Jia Lian and said with a smile: "I heard that your Excellency has robbed many salt merchants these days, and also beheaded many salt merchants who committed crimes..."
Jia Lian raised his eyebrows and asked, "Miss Pan'er also cares about this kind of thing?"
"Hehehe, the slave family doesn't care about these things. However, the other sisters in the monastery, as well as the sisters with other names, are very concerned about you. They are very happy and excited when they know that you have landed in Yangzhou.
They also heard that the slave family had performed at the master's residence, so they all came to Pan'er to inquire about the master's news. "
Yangzhou is ranked among the most prosperous state capitals in several Jiangnan provinces. Otherwise, she, the golden sign of Nanjiofang, would not be stationed in Yangzhou. Moreover, just because the salt merchants selected her and wanted to use her to please Jia Lian, Nan Jiaofang was willing to let her go, which shows the great power of the salt merchants in Jiangnan.
But these salt merchants, who were so powerful that they could be said to cover the sky with one hand in Yangzhou, were like dough in the hands of Jia Lian, who could be kneaded and killed as he pleased. Not only did the other side not dare to resist, but they could only Turn around and double the favor.
This naturally shocked her, a Jiangnan oiran lady who prided herself on meeting big shots.
Looking at Jia Lian's demeanor, it seemed that he had killed a few salt merchants, and his reaction was as indifferent as killing a few chickens, which made her even more convinced.
Come to think of it, this is the power and magnanimity that only a truly big man can have.
After thinking about it, the eyes he looked at Jia Lian couldn't help but become more cautious, more eager, and a little resentful.
Facing such a beauty, Jia Lian coughed lightly and suddenly asked: "By the way, Miss Pan'er has been staying in Jiaofang these days? Didn't those salt merchants make things difficult for you?"
It was only later that Jia Lian remembered that since those salt merchants were planning to give Shen Pan'er to him, they must have redeemed him.
It would have been easier if he had taken it, but he didn't. The ownership of Shen Pan'er became a problem. The prostitutes who are both beautiful and talented are carefully cultivated by such a workshop. They are worth a lot of money. If they are well packaged, the profits they can bring to the Fengyue industry are incalculable.
This kind of treasure is something that neither the church nor the salt merchants will ignore.
"Hehehe, sir, do you really want those salt merchants to embarrass Pan'er?"
Shen Pan'er looked at Jia Lian with a smile.
"But don't worry, sir. Since those salt merchants have bought the slave family from the church and are ready to present it to you, it naturally means that the slave family is already your family. On that day, the slave family brought their own deeds and prepared to serve you all the time. Woolen cloth.
Who knew that the adults were so cruel and drove Pan'er out.
But Pan'er still has to thank you, sir. Now that Pan'er's birth certificate is with me, Pan'er can be regarded as a free person. It's just that Pan'er has no relatives or friends, and no other place to go, so naturally he has no choice but to settle down in Xinfang. "
Shen Paner said it lightly, as if she was really free and could go wherever she wanted. In fact, if she hadn't been careful, she would have insisted that she was Jia Lian's woman after leaving the palace that day. It's doubtful whether her birth certificate could still remain with her. ….
Now the Jiaofang treats her as a guest, and the salt merchants don't have the energy or dare not offend her. Even with today's arrangement, they politely asked her to come and help.
This also made Shen Pan'er feel more and more that it was easier to enjoy the shade with a big tree behind her.
Shen Pan'er deliberately said that she was aggrieved, just to arouse Jia Lian's protective desire. Who knew that Jia Lian just replied: "That's very good."
Shen Pan'er kept her mouth shut and looked very unhappy, but it was only for a short time that she came closer to Jia Lian and said mysteriously: "Those salt merchants have spent a lot of effort today to please you. .
Hee hee, there will be a surprise waiting for you later..."
Seeing the time she spoke, her expression was very cunning. Jia Lian couldn't help but smile. He raised his hand to brush the hair on her forehead, looked at her face and smiled: "Surprise? Isn't Miss Pan'er the biggest surprise?"
Shen Pan'er tried every possible means to seduce Jia Lian, but when Jia Lian really did something, she was still startled. She shrunk and when she realized that she shouldn't have done anything, her face turned red and she said with some embarrassment: "What a surprise for me..."
He wanted to say something with a complicated look on his face, but when he noticed the change of ship, he immediately said: "Anyway, my lord will not be disappointed tonight."
After speaking, please ask Jia Lian to get off the carriage.
Jia Lian thought he had arrived at the place, but when he came down to take a look, he discovered that it was a small dock.
It was already dusk, but there were many large and small boats rippling on the not-so-wide river. There are many boats and colorful lanterns and flower baskets, and there are actors and ladies singing and dancing. It is obviously the unique scenery of Jiangnan - the brothel industry carried by the river.
"Wangjiang Tower is in Beicheng. It only takes about a quarter of an hour to get there by boat. You can take advantage of this time to enjoy the scenery of Yangzhou's Little Qinhuai River and relax."
Looking at the luxuriously decorated two-story boat in front of him, there were also some small boats waiting nearby, obviously prepared for the extra guards around Jia Lian.
The other party was so attentive, so Jia Lian also gave him face. He only took Zhang Yong and more than ten people on board the lucky boat, while the others followed in small boats.
Just as we were setting off, we suddenly heard a whistle coming from outside.
The sound was melodious and far-reaching, and sounded very quiet to the ears, just like the ripples caused by willow branches brushing across the water in early spring.
Jia Lian, who had just stepped onto the second floor, couldn't help but stop. He turned around and saw a small but beautifully decorated boat sailing over on the river not far away.
Surrounded by bamboo fences and colored lights
On the bow of the boat, a graceful woman stood leisurely.
This woman was dressed in a white shirt, with her face half covered with gauze. She held a jade flute in her hands and held it in front of the veil. This is where the faint sound came from.
Although her appearance cannot be clearly seen at a glance due to the veil, it is not difficult to guess that this is another rare beauty just by looking at her figure and manners as she plays the dongxiao.
On the small deck behind her, there were two beauties in cool clothes, dancing silently to her whisper. It is strange to say that the two dancing beauties are obviously of the highest quality in terms of figure and appearance. If they appeared alone at the grand party, they would probably be the beauties sought after by countless talented people. ….
But at this moment, under the figure of the woman playing the flute, the two dancing beauties looked dull.
At this time, this place, appearing in this way, it is not difficult to guess that the woman on the bow of the boat will be a famous prostitute, and she should be quite famous.
The Xiao Qinhuai River is not very wide, so the sudden appearance of this woman naturally attracted countless people who came out to have fun in the surrounding area to watch and speculate on her identity.
"With such a figure, such temperament, and such attainments in playing the flute, could it be that the girl in Tsing Yi has come to our Yangzhou?"
"How is it possible? What is the identity of the girl in Tsing Yi? She is a beauty who has been the number one courtesan in Jiangnan for two consecutive years. According to rumors, she is also determined to win this oiran competition. If so, the girl in Tsing Yi is the number one courtesan in Jiangnan three times in a row. Madam.
This is very rare in the history of the Oiran Competition. Compared with her, the other oiran ladies in Jiangnan pale in comparison! I heard that even when the prefects of major prefectures hold cultural gatherings and want to invite girls in Tsing Yi to perform, the girls in Tsing Yi may not agree.
You don't even think about it. As a girl in Tsing Yi, if she comes to Yangzhou, I'm afraid the whole Yangzhou city will be in shock. How could we be allowed to listen to a Dongxiao song for free on such a small boat? "
"That's right, it's rumored that if you want to hear the girl in Tsing Yi play the flute, you have to prepare at least five hundred gold. If this is really the girl in Tsing Yi, then we will make a lot of money today."
"I also know that it's unlikely, but it really seems like it. Then tell me, besides the girl in Tsing Yi, who else in the world can have such a superb attainment of dongxiao? Anyway, I think we in Yangzhou City are definitely not like this The number one oiran lady’s…”
"..."
An excited voice suddenly sounded: "It seems to be a girl in Tsing Yi! Look, the dancer behind is the top girl from Yichun Courtyard in Yangzhou City, isn't it? This little girl is also very famous in Yangzhou City. She is an oiran, and besides the girl in green, who else can make her condescend to accompany her as a dancer?"
"Yes, yes, if you tell me, the other beauty accompanying the dancer seems to be Miss Wei Shishi from Suzhou City... I also met her at the Oiran Competition last year... Oh my god, this must be me It’s so dazzling, how could there be three oiran ladies on this little flower boat at the same time, performing music and dancing for us for free..."
The conversations of scholars and scholars reached Jia Lian's ears along with the sound of Xiao and the spring breeze.
The first oiran again? This is the second time that Jia Lian has heard this title. It was Jiang Yun who was given to Zhaoer by him before, saying that he had received this reputation before.
Although Jiang Yun had a stunning appearance and figure, she had already married a woman, and she was already three years old and was not in her prime, so Jia Lian had not been able to feel the full charm of this first courtesan.
At this time, hearing the comments from the people around him and looking at the half-covered woman wearing the flute, Jia Lian believed that one must have such a figure and temperament to be worthy of the reputation of the first courtesan. .
For a moment, Jia Lian even wanted to order the boat to pass by, forcing the other party to take off the veil so that he could see the true face of Mount Lu, but he finally held back. Let's not talk about whether doing this kind of thing will ruin the scenery. Let's just say that these flower boats and the scholars and scholars along both sides of the river will definitely turn into flower protectors and crush him mercilessly.
Facing the angry fans, it would be difficult to use any of his identities, and he, the imperial envoy, would definitely be embarrassed.
Moreover, Jia Lian also caught a glimpse of Shen Pan'er's scrutinizing eyes next to her, which seemed to be a smile but not a smile. She also realized that if that woman was really the number one oiran with such a reputation, and suddenly appeared here, she might be what Shen Pan'er said. He said that the salt merchants had prepared a surprise for him.
Since the first oiran is sought after by thousands of people, he is naturally expensive, but there is no doubt that the salt merchants have the power to dominate!
The flower boat carrying the beauty was traveling faster, and soon passed the lucky boat, and the whistle stopped.
Many people shouted across the river to play another song. Although they did not receive any response, many young men still ordered their flower boats to chase each other hard.
This kind of scene where a beautiful woman sings and causes everyone to chase her is a common scene in the land of Jiangnan...
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