The water spirit mink came out of Quan's red sandalwood bedroom and scurried around Quan Mansion. Finally, it circled around the abandoned well covered with grass and covered with stone cover in the backyard, constantly making chirping sounds.
Ji Wen nodded at this time, indicating that Water Spirit Marten had discovered something.
In order to prevent the Boss Qiu incident from happening again, Xu Gongming issued an order to his subordinates:
"You must set up defenses all around and don't allow anyone suspicious to approach."
Wang Qi'an picked up the fallen stone cover with his spear, indicating that there was someone in the well, and everyone was on alert.
Xu Gongming held up a torch and shouted into the well:
"Boss Quan, I am the government patrol officer Xu Gongming, but you are down below?"
There was no movement down there.
Xu Gongming shouted several more times.
This time I only heard a long sigh coming from the well.
Immediately afterwards, a figure jumped onto the ground.
The crowd surrounded him to prevent him from escaping.
The person who came up was indeed Quan Zitan.
His face was haggard and pale, and he had completely lost the complacency he had during the day.
Xu Gongming stepped forward and showed him the token on his waist, and said sternly:
"Quan Zitan, you have committed a serious crime, and I have sacred orders to arrest you and bring you to justice! I also hope that you will recruit all your accomplices, and your sentence may be reduced as appropriate."
I saw Quan Zitan smile sadly, then sighed and blamed herself:
"The law of heaven is reincarnated, and those who do unrighteousness will surely die. It was me, Quan, who harmed them."
Wang Qian asked:
"Boss Quan, who killed so many people in your house?"
Quan Zitan glanced at Wang Qi'an, but did not answer him, and said to herself:
"Five years ago, when my business in Mingzhou had just started, Qin Huangdian sent someone to find me, saying that he could help me make money and become famous. What's even more bizarre is that he also promised me to become the first city in Mingzhou. Lord."
"I was greedy for profit at that time, so when I saw this God-given opportunity, I naturally agreed."
"They did not break their promise. They continued to purchase large quantities of high-quality wood from me for years, which made my business bigger and bigger, and my wealth expanded rapidly. Later I found out that they were using the wood for shipbuilding."
Everyone saw that Quan Zitan wanted to tell the whole story, but no one interrupted her.
He suddenly showed a look of regret, and then continued after a moment:
"In the past two years, they began to ask me to secretly purchase weapons and help them transport people plundered from various places. Although I felt it was wrong, I was already riding a tiger and couldn't stop."
"So you are indeed responsible for the disappearance of villagers outside Lin'an City six months ago? Did my senior brother Yang Xingling fall into your hands?" Xu Gongming asked angrily.
"I am only responsible for the transportation. They sent people here. I don't know the specific process. I don't know whether there are any Lin'an villagers. As for Yang Shensu, I haven't heard of it." Quan Zitan said guiltily .
"Then who committed the crime? Qin Huangdian?" Xu Gongming asked.
Quan Zitan nodded.
"Then why are there Japanese warriors involved?" Wang Qi'an interjected.
"The Japanese Kingdom of Japan has colluded with Qin Huangdian. They even sent Guiyin disciples to help. Tonight, it is the Japanese warriors who are ordered to come to my house to kill them."
He sighed again as he spoke.
Ji Wurui asked curiously:
"What is the origin of this Qinhuang Palace?"
Quan Zitan said:
"Although we work for him, we only know that the leader calls himself Emperor Qin, and we have never seen him show up so far. There are special envoys sent by him to communicate with important matters in various places."
He paused and explained:
"In recent years, Qinhuangdian has cultivated a large number of mercenaries and infiltrated into various places in the name of leasing. At the same time, it sent people to subdue local gangs in many cities along the coast.
For example, the Xiaoshan faction, which failed in its mission this time, had promised Xu Tianheng the master of Hangzhou, so he was willing to use it. "
Wang Qian asked suspiciously:
"Building ships and hoarding troops, training mercenaries, and recruiting local gangs, Emperor Qin is probably very ambitious."
Ji Wurui answered his words:
"He promised Mingzhou City to Boss Yuquan, and promised to Hangzhou City to Tianheng. It seems that he originally intended to seize these cities, or even the entire world!"
Quan Zitan said:
"Yes, Emperor Qin has aspirations for the world, but he didn't show his strength at first, so I didn't take it seriously."
Xu Gongming's face was horrified. From this point of view, the Qin Emperor's first target was the East Yue Kingdom.
He hurriedly asked:
"Where does he want you to transport these people and weapons? Is this the chief helm of the Qin Emperor's Palace?"
Quan Zitan shook his head and said:
"In the past, these items were sent to a hidden island fifty or sixty kilometers northeast of Aung San Island. However, the order received this time is that they only need to be delivered to Aung San Island."
Wang Qi'an was shocked. From Quan Zitan's words, he had already thought of a possibility, that is, Wengshan Island had fallen into the control of Qin Huangdian.
After escorting Quan Zitan back to the annex, Xu Gongming discussed with everyone in the hall.
"Do you think this person's words are credible?" he asked.
Wang Qian said:
"I can feel that he has the intention to repent. I'm afraid these words are very close to the same. For now, the only way to know the truth is to go to Wengshan Island to find out in person."
Xu Gongming looked solemn and said:
"If it is true as he said, this matter is not a trivial matter. I must immediately escort him back to the capital to report to the Holy One! I am afraid that the trip to Wengshan will trouble you all!"
Taking advantage of Yang Xingling's mistakes, Wang Qi'an worriedly said:
"If they know that Quan Zitan has fallen into our hands, the road back to Beijing may not be so easy. Sir, please be careful."
Xu Gongming nodded to express his understanding.
"Everyone should also be careful. Wengshan Island is still under our jurisdiction in East Vietnam. If you find anything, don't act rashly. You can send a message to Qiantang at the Pigeon Camp of the patrol camp."
He took out the patrol camp badge and handed it to Wang Qian and explained the location.
The next day, Xu Gongming and others took the lead in setting off back to Qiantang.
The four Wang Qi'an brothers had to stay in Mingzhou for a few more days because their injuries to the civil and military brothers had not fully recovered.
They moved out of the Guanjia Villa and stayed at the Sanjiang Inn near Sanjiang Pier.
The reason why I chose this place is precisely because it is crowded with business travelers and it is convenient to find out the latest news.
After several days of rest, brothers Wen and Wu have recovered from their injuries.
On this day, four people gathered downstairs to drink tea.
The lobby was packed and very lively, with all the businessmen coming and going.
"Everyone, everyone, the latest breaking news, the latest breaking news, is there any guest who is willing to pay fifty taels of silver for this old man's news?"
The old man who looked like a storyteller suddenly stood up and shouted.
"Tong Laoer, don't you want to talk about Japanese pirates entering the city again..."
"Maybe Boss Qiu is killed in Dajiang, and Quan Mansion is wiped out..."
"That's right, I've heard it a dozen times in the past few days..."
Everyone cheered.
"Everyone, be quiet, be quiet! If the buyer thinks it's worthless this time, I won't take a penny from it!"
Tong Laoer seemed to have full confidence in the news he was about to tell.
Wang Qian joked:
"This is someone openly stealing our boss Ji's business!"
Ji Wurui smiled and said:
"My news has never been sold so cheaply!"
"Tong Laoer, you should first reveal where the news is, so that everyone can decide whether to listen or not."
At this time, someone suggested, and other merchants agreed.
