After having breakfast and taking a short rest, Jia Cong came to Lin Ruhai's room.
Lin Ruhai had also had breakfast and was sitting on a chair sipping tea.
Jia Cong came closer and said, "Father-in-law, your complexion is getting better day by day. It seems that you are recovering well."
Lin Ruhai smiled and said, "Well, since the root of the disease was removed, my body has become lighter and lighter every day. This is all thanks to you, otherwise I would really meet the King of Hell."
Jia Cong said: "Father-in-law is too polite. I should do all these things. What my father-in-law said is a heretic."
Lin Ruhai nodded and said, "I heard that you came back just before dawn. How is the matter handled? Is it going well?"
Jia Cong said: "Don't worry, father-in-law, things are going very smoothly. The three major salt merchants, the Bai family, the Li family, and the Zhang family, have disappeared from Yangzhou, and all the money and materials have been accounted for.
The money and valuables have been brought back to the Yamen, and other materials have been sealed in place and can be processed slowly later. Here is the list of accounts and the ledgers left by several companies. Please take a look. "
As he spoke, he placed the list of house searches and three account books in front of Lin Ruhai.
Lin Ruhai picked up the bill and put it down after looking at it. He read the three ledgers carefully, and the more he looked at them, the deeper his frown became.
Although I had already guessed that many officials in Yangzhou were deeply involved with these big salt merchants, what I didn't expect was that Yangzhou's officialdom had become so corrupt.
Officials of all sizes in Yangzhou City, including Yangzhou Magistrate Xiao Bingkun and Commander-in-Chief Zheng Wenlong, were all implicated.
Looking at the shocking figures written in the account book, my whole body felt like I was being blown by a cold wind, and my heart shuddered.
"You must have read this account book, right? The contents inside are really surprising. The officialdom in Yangzhou is in darkness. When you ransacked the house, you spent the whole night and no one came out to stop it? Or shouldn't you?"
Jia Cong said: "Someone showed up, about five hundred people, probably the army. I directly killed the leader. The others hesitated for a while and then went back. No one else showed up again?"
Lin Ruhai frowned when he heard this. This boy was still young and was too rash. After all, he was an official of the imperial court. How could he kill him just as he said?
"Do you know who is leading the team?"
Jia Cong shook his head and said, "I don't know. He was several hundred meters away, and he was beaten to death without even meeting him. The people over there probably don't know how he died, let alone who killed him. "
Lin Ruhai looked at Jia Cong carefully. This boy really has some skills. No wonder he can control the wind and rain on the battlefield.
"You can kill someone from a few hundred meters away. I'm a little curious about what method you use. Tell me."
Jia Cong smiled and said: "Father-in-law, this is my trump card. Only a few close guards around me know about it. Please forgive me for not telling you, and I hope you don't mention it to anyone. As long as you know it is a mechanism, That’s it.”
Lin Ruhai nodded silently. This kid is really cautious. He won't even tell me, so long as nothing happens.
Since he didn't show up, it's easy to operate. It's baseless and just refuse to admit it. I guess this kid also had this idea. He is really a cruel and cunning little fox.
In this case, Lin Ruhaidao felt relieved. People like Jia Cong generally could not suffer losses.
He picked up the list, shook it, and said, "Aren't you jealous of so much money? Don't you want to keep some of it?"
Jia Cong smiled and said, "Does my father-in-law want to give me some money? I don't care. If my father-in-law wants to give it to me, I can take it. If he doesn't give it to me, he won't force it. To be honest, I'm not short of money."
Lin Ruhai also knew that this boy was rich, so he thought for a while and said, "Since there is no shortage of money, then don't reach out randomly and report it directly to the court to see what His Majesty will do with it. I will write a note and you can sign it too."
Jia Cong thought for a while and said, "Father-in-law, I won't get involved. With this credit, if you are transferred back to the capital, you should be able to go further. By then, we will be able to take care of each other, and it will be convenient for Sister Lin and I to be there." Be filial to you.
I will write a separate note directly.
Submit it to His Majesty and make your condition more serious. You can also take this opportunity to submit your resignation to His Majesty, so as to get out of the quagmire of Yangzhou. After a period of recuperation, Your Majesty will see that you are fine and will naturally use you again. "
Lin Ruhai sighed and said, "I submitted my resignation a long time ago, but His Majesty has never approved it. I'm afraid it will be difficult to leave."
Jia Cong frowned and said, "This is too mean. Do you have to die in office?"
Lin Ruhai said: "Don't speak nonsense, maybe your Majesty has other plans?"
Jia Cong said: "Father-in-law, this time is different. As long as you submit the account books, you will offend the entire Yangzhou officialdom. Even most of Jiangnan cannot accommodate you. Your Majesty will probably not let you stay in Yangzhou anymore."
Lin Ruhai said solemnly: "This account book is of great importance. Several other companies probably also have account books. Knowing the existence of this thing, they need to send it to the capital as soon as possible to avoid long nights and nightmares."
Jia Cong said: "My father-in-law has written the memorial. I can ask eunuch Xiao Li to take it directly into the palace and hand it over to Your Majesty. I will send a master to follow them out of Yangzhou and protect them secretly."
At this time, the old housekeeper Lin Zhong walked in.
"Master, Duke Guo, and the heads of the five big salt merchants came to visit together. They wanted to visit Duke Ning Guo by name, and they all brought many gifts."
Lin Ruhai said: "Since I'm here to see you, you can decide whether to see me or not."
Jia Cong thought for a while and said: "Three of the eight major salt merchants were wiped out at once. These people must not be able to sit still. They are probably worried that they will do something to them, so they came here to inquire about the news. Then I will go see them. It would also help to dispel their doubts.”
Lin Ruhai said: "Since we won't do anything to them, let's give them some peace of mind."
Jia Cong nodded and followed Lin Zhong to the front hall.
When they came to the front hall, they saw five middle-aged people sitting inside. Seeing Jia Cong come in, they quickly stood up and said, "I have met Mr. Ning Guo, so I take the liberty of interrupting and looking at Haihan."
Jia Cong smiled and said: "You are all distinguished guests. If you can come in person, you are giving me face. Please take a seat quickly."
Wang Guosen said: "Ning Guogong, the young hero, has been famous to us for a long time. When we see him today, he is indeed well-deserved."
Jia Cong said: "Thank you, thank you. It's just good luck. You all came together today, probably because of what happened last night, right?"
Huang Zhiming said: "Ning Guogong really saw things from thousands of miles away. Last night, the Bai family, the Li family, and the Zhang family were confiscated and exterminated. They were all eight major salt merchants. We, too, were terrified.
I wonder if I will follow in their footsteps next moment? I wonder if Mr. Ning Guo can help us clear up our doubts? What crime did those three families commit that made Duke Ning Guo take action to destroy them? "
Jia Cong glanced at everyone and said, "Since you are asking, I will tell you straight away. Bai Ruosong, Li Yaojin, and Zhang Fulai, together with Yun Yi, poisoned and murdered Lin Ruhai, the salt patrol censor, causing his life to be in danger.
This murder of an imperial official is tantamount to rebellion. Isn’t it too much for me to copy them? This is just one of them.
Secondly, the three of them used the same method to kill my aunt, Lin Ruhai's wife. How can I allow them to live if they dare to harm my Jia family? They deserve to die both in public and in private.
You have nothing to do with this matter, and I will naturally not implicate you. You can rest assured that I, Jia Cong, am not unreasonable and kill innocent people indiscriminately. On the contrary, I like to make friends with people.
When I take care of the Yun family, this matter will end here. Please tell your people not to come out and interfere with me. I will kill anyone who dares to jump out. I don't care who he is or his. How hard is the backing? If you go against me, you will only die. "
The five people were a little surprised after hearing what Jia Cong said.
They originally thought that Lin Ruhai was seriously ill and difficult to treat, but they didn't expect that it was poisoned by Bai Ruosong and the four of them.
What they didn't even expect was that Lin Ruhai's wife was also killed by them.
That was the Jia family. No wonder Jia Cong would directly kill three of their families. This was not only for my revenge, but also to establish my authority.
After hearing that it had nothing to do with him and others, Jia Cong had also expressed his stance, and then they all felt relieved.
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However, after hearing the warning words from Jia Cong, I still felt a little uncomfortable.
But thinking about the scene last night, I couldn't help but feel chills in my heart. Only then did I realize that the murderous intent in Jia Cong's words was not just talk.
If he really dared to do this and even killed Yangzhou's general soldier, would he still care about other people?
These people are all influential figures in Yangzhou. They can also do whatever they want with the help of Yangzhou's government. They can understand Jia Cong's behavior even more.
Strictly speaking, they are all in the same group, and they all rely on their power to do whatever they want.
The difference is that these salt merchants relied on the power of the government and bought the amulets with their own money.
But what Jia Cong relies on is his own power, and he is more confident.
Ma Tengfei said: "We feel relieved after hearing Ning Guogong say this. We really didn't expect that the three children of the Bai family, the Li family, and the Zhang family would be so heartless and crazy, and do things like poisoning and harming others.
Ning Guo Gong, don't worry, we will not get involved in this matter. We are businessmen and like to do business in a harmonious manner. We also like to make friends like Ning Guo Gong. "
Hearing this, Jia Cong smiled with satisfaction and said, "To be honest, I started out as a businessman. I started doing soap business when I was nine years old. With a certain amount of capital, I got to where I am now step by step.
The principle of my life is that I am good, you are good, everyone is good, and harmony makes money. It is not something I bump into. I generally don't want to meddle in other people's business. I have encountered many enemies over the years, but those people have all fallen at my feet. "
These people still know a little about Jia Cong. Not to mention the soap, the Linhe tribute wine is now a household name in Jiangnan.
Wang Guosen said: "We are also very familiar with Ning Guogong's legendary experience, and Ning Guogong's achievements are beyond our reach. We are only willing to make friends with people like Ning Guogong, not to offend him."
Jia Cong nodded. With his current status, if it weren't for chance, these salt merchants would not even be qualified to see him.
Although these people are rich, powerful and famous in Yangzhou, in Jia Cong's eyes, they are just a group of local rich people.
Even if they take the money to give themselves gifts, they may not be able to enter the Ningguo Mansion.
There is a huge difference in status. Jia Cong is a true imperial noble.
These people received satisfactory answers and knew that Jia Cong would not touch them. They put down their gifts and left with satisfaction.
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Jia Cong returned to the back house and happened to see Lin Daiyu coming out of Lin Ruhai's yard.
He stepped forward and said with a smile: "Sister Lin, have you visited your father-in-law?"
Lin Daiyu said: "Well, dad was writing a memorial. I stayed for a while and got bored and then came out. I heard that you didn't come back again last night?"
Jia Cong said: "You little kid, don't think so wildly. I went to avenge my father-in-law and aunt yesterday. I confiscated all the three major salt merchants, the Bai family, the Li family, and the Zhang family. I was so quick when I came back. Its daybreak.
After breakfast, I went to report what happened to my father-in-law. The remaining five major salt merchants got the news and came to the door. I just sent them away, and I haven’t slept a wink yet. If you say weird things again, I will Spanked you. "
Lin Daiyu's eyes turned red when she heard this. She pulled Jia Cong and said, "Brother Cong, I didn't think much about it. Zijuan has already told me. Thank you for everything you have done for me. If you weren't here, I really wouldn't know What to do."
Jia Cong consoled him: "Why are you talking about this? Isn't it right for me to do things for you? Besides, it's also to avenge my aunt. Let's not talk about these unhappy things. I'll bring back some jewelry in the morning. Let's go. Go pick out two things you like."
Lin Daiyu said: "Well, let's go, no, I just heard that someone wants to spank me?"
Jia Cong chuckled and said, "Just talking, how could I be willing to hit Sister Lin? You are my sweetheart."
Lin Daiyu smiled and said: "Bah, this is so disgusting. You are such a thick-skinned person. You can't say anything."
Speak out loud, by the way, if there is any fourth sister and sister Yun, be careful what they say. "
Jia Cong said, "Don't worry, we have them all. Once you've chosen them, let them pick two more. I'll get back a big box."
Lin Daiyu felt happy when she heard this. Brother Cong really put herself first.
"Brother Cong, isn't this good? Let's invite them together."
Jia Cong said: "What's wrong with this? You are my wife, so the best things are naturally given to you. They will all be ranked behind you."
Lin Daiyu said happily: "Thank you, Brother Cong, for thinking of me. Let's call Fourth Sister and Sister Yun together."
Seeing her insistence, Jia Cong gave in to her wishes.
"Okay, I'll just listen to you, my mistress."
The two called Xichun and Shi Xiangyun and came to Jia Cong's room.
"Yuanyang, take out the box of jewelry and let the girls choose the ones they like."
Yuanyang said, "I understand, ladies, please come and sit in the room."
Xichun said: "Brother, what jewelry do you want to give us?"
Jia Cong said, "I just got a batch of jewelry. See if you like any of them."
Yuanyang and Xiren carried the box over, and Jia Cong stepped forward to open the lid. Instantly, a burst of jewelery emitted, attracting everyone's attention.
"Wow, there are so many jewelry pieces, and they are all high-end jewelry. How much does it cost?"
Shi Xiangyun's eyes widened as he looked at the jewelry in the box.
Any piece of jewelry here is worth a lot of money. My aunt is a marquise, so she only has two or three pieces like this. She keeps them as treasures, but there are a lot of them here. A big box.
The third brother is so rich. He got so much at once, and he is really good to the people around him.
Jia Cong said: "Don't be stunned, come over and choose a few things you like."
