Chapter 33 First round

The characteristic of conspiracy is concealment, which makes the opponent fall into a quarrel in a gentle way and is unable to counterattack. It is a kind of softness in the performance of strength. Zhang Yunyi's killing of Wei Deyu to blame Xue Daoheng is a typical conspiracy, which is also his plan to kill two birds with one stone.

He had discovered that Wei Deyu was secretly investigating the Zhang family and the Guanlong forces, and he had already had the intention to kill him, but Zhang Yunyi had to wait for the opportunity. When Yang Yuanqing arrived, Wei Deyu's sudden murder also disrupted his plan.

The characteristic of the plot is public, which ordinary people can see, but even if they know, they can't help it. The plot is more like taking advantage of the situation and suppressing people with power. Yang Yuanqing used the plot. When he first arrived in Jiangdu, he first arrested the commander of Jiangdu Wang Jinwu, and then used his censor-in-chief to control the local army in Jiangdu and control the army in his hands. This made him become strong. In the face of strong, the plot seemed so powerless.

"Have you handled the funeral?" Zhang Yunyi asked coldly in front of the fire. He tore off Wei Deyu's investigation records and memorials one by one and threw them into the fire.

Next to him were two confidant generals, one named Zhang Li and the other named Zhang Liang. They grew up in the Zhang family and were two extremely skilled people.

Zhang Li bowed and said, "Report to the master, it has been handled. We have all three of Wei Deyu's men killed. Jiang Qing and Wang Shunlang have also been killed, and the bodies were thrown into the Yangtze River."

"Where is Wang Shunlang's family?" Zhang Yunyi asked again.

"Wang Shunlang's wife took her son back to her parents' home yesterday. She is from Danyang County."

"We must eliminate the roots and send someone to kill his wife and children immediately, and we cannot leave any future troubles."

"yes!"

Zhang Li turned around and left quickly. Zhang Yunyi looked at the papers that recorded their secrets burned to ashes, and his tense heart relaxed a little. Although he was at a disadvantage in the first round of the fight, he destroyed Wei Deyu's investigation record and made him feel that he still gained something. Killing Wei Deyu was the right decision.

He kept hinting that killing Wei Deyu was a wise move, but his suggestion came from the uneasiness in his heart. His plan to kill two birds with one stone has only half succeeded, only destroying the evidence, but it has no effect on Yang Yuanqing. Yang Yuanqing ignored Wei Deyu's death and Xue Daoheng's arrest, as if Jiang Du had no these two people.

This made Zhang Yunyi feel like he was hitting the sky with one punch. Only then did he understand the true meaning of his father asking him to take action first. He actually wanted him to kill Yang Yuanqing. Although the risk of killing Yang Yuanqing was very high, it was the most effective way to solve the Jiangnan crisis.

Zhang Yunyi now fully understood that the so-called inspection of the canal transportation and the rivers in Jiangnan were just excuses. Yang Yuanqing's real purpose in coming to Jiangnan was to eliminate all the forces of the Guanlong nobles in Jiangnan, just like Wei Deyu.

However, killing Yang Yuanqing is not as simple as killing Wei Deyu. Once you fail, you may ruin your career. Zhang Yunyi dares not act rashly.

"Father, let me start!" Zhang Qi whispered from the side.

"no!"

Zhang Yunyi flatly refused, and he glared at his son fiercely, "If you are not careful in this kind of official struggle, you will never be able to get rid of it. You must not participate. You can go back to the capital immediately!"

"But my father..."

"No, but!" Zhang Yunyi was furious. Even he realized that the struggle with Yang Yuanqing was an extremely dangerous thing. His son actually wanted to volunteer, and he simply didn't want to live anymore.

"You go immediately, let me go now!"

Zhang Qi was so angry that his teeth were chuckling, and he had to clasp his fists, "Okay, I'll leave."

He turned around and walked out, and from a distance he heard his roar, "Let's go! Let's go back to Beijing!"

Zhang Yunyi frowned, but he still didn't believe that his son would actually return to Beijing. He immediately said to another confidant general next to him: "Take some people and escort the young master back to Beijing, and he won't be allowed to turn back halfway."

Zhang Liang agreed and left in a hurry. Zhang Yunyi couldn't help but feel upset, causing trouble for Yang Yuanqing to make the Zhang family uneasy.

At this time, one of his staff members hurried over, "Eunuch, it's not good!"

"So what's wrong?" Zhang Yunyi asked impatiently.

"The streets are full of troops, and Wanji Ship is surrounded by Yang Yuanqing's army!"

"He has such a quick hand!"

Zhang Yunyi sneered, it was less than an hour before Yang Yuanqing's arrival.

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The battle in the officialdom is like a battle on the battlefield. Only by mastering the initiative is the magic weapon to win. This is Yang Yuanqing's consistent strategic idea. As early as the way to Jiangdu, Yang Yuanqing formulated his own strategy. No matter how Zhang Yunyi interfered, he would not be moved by him and resolutely implemented his tactics.

Next to an inner city pier in the north of Jiangdu City, there is a large building complex covering an area of ​​eight acres and two or three hundred houses. Three large shops are opened on the street. On the top of the store in the middle is a large plaque with four gold-patterned characters "Wanji Ship". This is the main store of Wanji Ship.

This ship, which mainly operates canal transportation, seems inconspicuous and has only been open for two years, but it monopolized 70% of the freight of Tongji Canal, while another Qianji Shipbuilding monopoly has another 30%. They have raised thousands of thugs and spread across various terminals along the Tongji Canal. They have colluded with the government to strictly prohibit other merchants from operating canal transportation and make huge profits by forcibly monopoly.

It became Yang Yuanqing's first goal and also a breakthrough to deal with Zhang Yunyi.

At this time, three thousand soldiers had already controlled all important parts of Jiangdu City, city gates, docks, warehouses, etc., while Wanji Ship was surrounded by hundreds of soldiers brought by Yang Yuanqing, and another Shipyard was also surrounded by the army.

Wanji Ship closed yesterday. The door was closed and the official seal was attached to the main entrance. There were only two shopkeepers in the ship. They opened the side door and looked at the soldiers outside in great horror, "No one in the ship."

"A thorough search!"

Yang Yuanqing led the team himself. At his order, hundreds of soldiers rushed into the shop and began a turbulent search.

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Yang Yuanqing walked to the front door with his hands behind his back. There was a notice from the government posted on the gate. Wanji ships took over the canal transportation and did not do evil. He has now ordered him to close the door and close his business, and he has also rewarded two thousand yuan to revoke his two owners, Wanqi and Wanbang brothers. The date is yesterday.

At this time, a soldier whispered: "General, Prefect Zhang is here!"

Yang Yuanqing turned around and saw Zhang Yunyi bringing a group of officials to walk over quickly. Zhang Yunyi bowed and smiled and said, "Does Censor Yang also know about the evil things about this boat?"

Yang Yuanqing said lightly: "It has been two years since the ships were doing evil. I don't know how many ships were destroyed, which seriously hindered the south and northbound goods. Why did Taishou Zhang discover it yesterday?"

"Hey! The transportation of Tongji Canal and can involve more than a dozen counties, not one county in Jiangdu can solve it. Although I have heard of it, I have suffered from the lack of evidence. It was not until Censor Wei presided over the overall situation that I decided to turn off the Wanji Ship. Unfortunately Censor Wei...."

Zhang Yunyi sighed, "Some people say that Wanji Ship is my Zhang Yunyi's property, which is simply nonsense."

At this time, Chen Guang hurried forward and whispered: "General, the ship is already an empty house, all the accounts and records have been burned, and there is not even a penny in the underground warehouse."

A hint of pride flashed in Zhang Yunyi's eyes, and he pretended to be surprised: "It turns out that Censor Yang wants money, and there are money. Yesterday, we sealed several thousand hang of money when the store was closed. If Censor Yang wants it......"

Zhang Yunyi wanted to speak but stopped, his eyes were full of sarcasm. Yang Yuanqing smiled, "Prince Zhang misunderstood. I don't have this kind of thought."

Yang Yuanqing waved his hand and said, "Transfer my order to completely burn down ten thousand ships and auction all their ships!"

Zhang Yunyi's face changed, "Censor Yang, the criminal has not been arrested yet, and the government has not tried the case yet. It is inappropriate to just destroy the business and sell the ship like this!"

Yang Yuanqing said coldly: "This is my usual way of doing things. If Zhang Taishou feels it is inappropriate, he can go to the emperor to impeach me."

He ignored Zhang Yunyi and turned around and left. Zhang Yunyi stared at his back, his eyes reaching the extreme viciousness.

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The raging fire engulfed the Wanji Ship and the Qianji Ship. The smoke was rolling over Jiangdu City. On the dock outside the city, more than 6,000 canal ships from the two ships were auctioned. The dense ships were sealed with the canals. The auction was the simplest and most direct method. Each person could only buy five ships at most. They were not allowed to choose and paid in order to ship.

The news caused a sensation in Jiangdu City. Tens of thousands of merchants and boatmen came to buy boats. Generally, this kind of canal ship costs at least 100 yuan, but it only costs twenty yuan. This low price makes the dock popular. Almost everyone buys five boats at the upper limit, and many of them are in the whole family.

Walk five miles north along the canal, and there is a village by the river. The canal forms a crescent-shaped bay in front of the village, so this village has a nice name: Mingyue Bay.

The village is not big or small, and more than a hundred families make a living by the canal, but there are only two types of occupations, either to be a crew member for the government or to be a crew member for two major ships. There is no third option.

There is a large mansion at the west end of the village, covering an area of ​​more than ten acres, which is out of place with the style of the entire village. However, the owner of this house is kind and generous, built a bridge for the village, and also sent grain and salt to more than a dozen widows in the village every year. Whoever gave birth to children or whoever got married and married daughters would send generous gifts to the door. Therefore, this family is highly respected by the villagers and everyone is in peace.

At noon, almost all the villagers ran to Jiangdu Wharf to buy a boat. The village became empty. A horseman rushed from afar, turned over and dismounted in front of the mansion, knocked on the door and entered the yard.

"Sir, are you here? There is an emergency order from the lord!"

"What information?"

An old man with fairy spirit walked out of the house. He was the owner of the house. Behind him was a woman taller than a man. ‘Ah! Ah!’ gestured twice and it turned out to be a mute girl.

"I see!"

The old man nodded and smiled, "The mute girl feels unsafe, go inside and talk!"

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