After watching Du Lingfeng leave, Xie Xian returned to the courtyard.
Seeing the others packing their luggage under Zhou Tie's command, they looked a little melancholy.
This gave him a shock as soon as he entered the city. In less than half an hour, he already had a rough understanding of Haiyuan City.
The Lu family was so powerful that everyone in the city would point their fingers at them for eating, and their spies would naturally be spread all over the city.
To some extent, it is very similar to Taoyuan County. This situation is naturally a bit bad.
I'm just afraid that the situation is far more difficult than I thought.
After everyone had tidied up, they gathered together and posted guards around the room.
After all, we are unfamiliar with this place, so if there are ears on the wall, we will be in big trouble.
Seeing everyone gathered, Xie Xian said, "Everyone, the situation in Haiyuan City is beyond my imagination."
"When you go out, you should be careful not to be stared at. Once you are exposed, we may not be able to leave Haiyuan City."
"I will write to the master immediately and send someone back to Beijing as soon as possible."
Zhou Tie asked: "Lao Xie, what did Du Lingfeng tell you just now?"
A look of helplessness appeared on Xie Xian's face: "The Lu family already dominates Haiyuan City, and the government is colluding with them."
"It's just that my words are unfounded. I will personally go to the Lu family in two days."
"We are outsiders. This situation in the city must be extremely closed. Any outsiders will be vigilant."
"Our people are afraid of not being able to move even an inch."
After Xie Xian said this, everyone else fell silent, and the atmosphere seemed a bit dull.
Everyone is from Taoyuan County.
We understand this situation all too well.
What is happening in Taoyuan County?
Tax evasion, private road construction, kidnapping of merchants, over-the-top reconstruction, self-made ordnance... Fang Zhengyi has almost done it all.
According to this, the Lu family is equivalent to the master!
Especially if this is the case, then many things will be really difficult to handle.
Be careful when going out.
Seeing that his morale was suddenly hit a bit, Xie Xian encouraged him: "You don't have to worry too much. After all, there is probably no one who is more courageous than me!"
At least no one dares to make private weapons...
Qian Desheng looked at Xie Xian for a while, and then looked at the others with a look on his face like a melon-eater who didn't know the truth.
He hesitated and said, "I think, now that we have figured out the terrain of the Lu family, can't we just send someone to steal their account books?"
"The Lu family's business is so big that it must rely on ledger management, and there may even be more than one set of ledgers."
“As long as we have a ledger, all our problems will be solved.”
Xie Xian pondered for a moment: "You are right, I think so too, but the situation is unclear now, so don't act rashly."
"We can wait until I enter the Lu family to tell you everything!"
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Two days later, Du Lingfeng came to the door on time.
Xie Xian had already repaired his clothes and was waiting inside. The two of them rushed to Lu's house without saying much.
On the way, Du Lingfeng took the initiative to ask, "Brother Xie, how was your visit to Haiyuan City these two days?"
"Yes, this place is as good as Jianjiang." Xie Xian smiled. He had indeed been walking around the city a lot these past two days.
Government, we cannot say government.
It should be said that the Lu family does manage Haiyuan City very well.
Shops everywhere are well decorated.
"It's nice here, but I always feel like something is missing."
"Oh? What's missing?" Du Lingfeng asked.
"Poor people." Xie Xian looked at the roadside: "There are no poor people here, which really surprises me."
"Brother Du, I have also been to the capital. It can be said that poor people can be found everywhere, but where are the poor people in Haiyuan City?"
Xie Xian paused and continued: "You and I are both businessmen. You must know that rare things are valuable. This is true for everything in the world."
"Things that can be seen by everyone are often of little value. It is the invisible things that are truly valuable. Brother Du, why is there such a scene in Haiyuan City?"
Xie Xian has traveled extensively and seen a lot.
Whether people are rich or poor can be distinguished at a glance not only by their clothes but also by their mental state.
This situation is obviously not normal. Even if Taoyuan County is already very wealthy, there will still be poor people.
Wealth and poverty are a relative concept. It is certain that there are fewer rich people and more poor people everywhere in the world.
Hearing this, Du Lingfeng was stunned for a moment, then sighed softly: "Brother Xie is really attentive. I didn't expect you to still care about such a thing."
"Yes, the people who can appear on the streets are relatively wealthy people. Of course, there are no poor people, but they are just invisible."
"Some of them were hired into the Salt Gang and made salt outside the city, while the other part was hidden in every corner of Haiyuan City."
"To survive in the cracks, it is more appropriate to say that we are ordinary people, rats in the gutter."
"If someone is dumping swill at night, you might be able to see them."
Xie Xian raised his eyebrows without comment, but his heartbeat started to beat faster again.
Seeing his silence, Du Lingfeng felt emotional and took the initiative to comfort him: "Brother Xie, maybe you don't like it here, but I don't like it either."
"But you must not show it when you see Mr. Lu."
"You and I hit it off right away. I truly consider you a friend."
"There are a lot of leftovers in Fenghualou that are given to the poor every night. You even sorted the leftovers into categories and arranged them neatly. I haven't seen these anywhere else, so I know you are a good person. .”
"Who doesn't want to be a good person? But this is the way the world is. Poor people can't be considered human beings. Why do you need to be angry about being a scholar?"
"It's actually risky for me to bring you here. You must remember not to show any dissatisfaction when you meet Mr. Lu, and don't mention that you have done things for Fang Zhengyi or other officials, otherwise you will be in trouble. Remember Are you staying?"
Xie Xian nodded in agreement: "Brother Du, since you are willing to bring me wealth, of course I can't hurt you, don't worry."
Du Lingfeng smiled with satisfaction: "Of course I can trust you. How many years older than me are you and you still have such passion, I admire you very much."
Xie Xian smiled and said nothing, but his thoughts gradually wandered away.
Maybe if I hadn't met the master back then, I wouldn't be where I am today.
The fire in my heart was extinguished like the common people.
He may seem cynical, but the more you understand, the more ignited you become.
Keep the bottom line and do whatever it takes! You can risk everything for your own life and the lives of others!
How can I remain indifferent after following such a person?
Not long after leaving, Du Lingfeng suddenly reined in his horse, pointed to a gate nearby and said, "Brother Xie, we're here!"
Xie Xian glanced sideways at the ordinary gate, looking a little confused: "This place... looks ordinary? This is the Lu family's gate. It's not what I thought."
"Haha? Ordinary? This is something special! Come with me." Du Lingfeng laughed twice, jumped off his horse and went to knock on the door.
Not long after, someone came to open the door.
When the door saw him, he immediately opened the door: "It turns out to be Mr. Du, who is this...?"
"This is my friend. I will take him to see Mr. Lu to discuss something. We have informed him two days ago."
The doorman extended an invitation gesture and gestured inwards: "The housekeeper has informed the villain of this matter. You two gentlemen, please get on the sedan chair!"
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