There are hundreds of alleys in the urban area of ​​Yangzhou, which are criss-crossed and as dense as a spider web.

There are many alleys, and their names are also very interesting. There are many symmetrical names, such as "Ten Meats and Ten Vegetarians", "Ten South and Ten North", "Ten Big and Ten Small", etc.

Dacao Lane, adjacent to Dongguan Street, has an excellent location and has been favored by many wealthy families who have settled here, including the Wu family of the eight major salt merchants.

In the study of the Wu family's mansion, there is a large rosewood marble case in the middle. On the case are various famous people's dharma stickers, dozens of square inkstones, various brush holders, and the pens inserted in the sea are like a forest. On the other side is a large pen

A Ru kiln flower bag, filled with white chrysanthemums and crystal balls.

In the middle of the west wall hangs a large-scale painting of Xiangyang's "Smoke and Rain", and on the left and right hangs a couplet written in Yan Lugong's ink. The words are: "The bones are leisurely in the mist, and the life is in the spring and stone fields."

There is a big cauldron on the table. On the left side is a large plate from the official kiln on a red sandalwood shelf, which contains dozens of delicate yellow and exquisite Buddha hands. On the right side is a white jade chime hanging on the lacquer shelf, and next to it is a small

hammer.

The entire study is luxurious without being tacky, and is full of a chic and elegant bookish atmosphere.

At this time, Wu Hai, the head of the Wu family, frowned. He sat in the study and thought deeply for a long time, still not understanding what he meant.

Half an hour ago, the Yanzheng Yamen suddenly sent someone to deliver a lantern with the words "charity and charity", saying that it was not allowed to be taken off without the order of the imperial envoy, and that it could be praised by the people.

Wu Hai would never believe such a good thing. If the imperial envoy was easy to talk to, he would not reject the "good intentions" of salt merchants like them.

Wu Haizheng was puzzled, and suddenly someone from the underground reported: "Sir, General Jia Shen from the Yangzhou camp sent someone to pay a visit, saying that he had something important to report."

Wu Hai was shocked. When he heard about the Yangzhou camp, he suddenly felt bad and ordered: "Bring him to the study..."

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Yanzheng Yamen.

When Jia Yun returned home, the sky was getting dark, and it seemed that it was already the You hour.

As soon as he entered the courtyard, Jia Yun saw King Zhongshun sitting in the hall. Seeing Jia Yun coming back, he asked: "Is the matter done?"

Jia Yun cupped his hands and replied: "Your Majesty, I have sent people to guard various checkpoints in Yangzhou, and soldiers and horses from the Yangzhou camp have also entered the city to assist in the defense."

King Zhongshun nodded and asked: "Is the Yangzhou camp taken over properly?"

Jia Yun replied: "Not yet."

King Zhongshun looked as usual. Don't say it was Jia Yun. Even he, the prince, could not take control of the Yangzhou camp for a while. Jia Yun had not yet taken control. It was normal. So King Zhongshun tried and said: "I have already arranged the things in the city."

It’s OK. When will we open the city, please give me a sure message.”

Things in the city are nothing more than "charitable" lanterns and sending people to lurk among the victims, ready to incite them.

King Zhongshun has already ordered people to do these things, and he is just waiting for Jia Yun to make arrangements.

Jia Yun did not agree and asked for instructions: "Your Majesty, my official has not arranged any troops for the areas such as Dacao Lane and Xiaocao Lane near Dongguan Street. I would like to ask your Majesty to arrange for some salt soldiers to patrol to prevent changes."

King Zhongshun frowned when he heard this, and after thinking for a moment, he understood that Jia Yun's intention was that he could not trust the soldiers and horses of the Yangzhou camp, and wanted to arrange more reliable salt soldiers to "inspect" these areas. The number of people did not matter, the most important thing was

reliable.

The Salt Soldiers were soldiers under Lin Ruhai, Emperor Chongming's confidant. They dealt with salt merchants all year round and caught countless salt smugglers. Logically speaking, Lin Ruhai's salt soldiers were enemies of the salt merchants and were not bribed by them.

, in this case, it is naturally much more reliable than the soldiers and horses of the Yangzhou camp.

If the soldiers and horses of the Yangzhou Camp were to "inspect" the areas adjacent to Dongguan Street, I am afraid that these soldiers would be too "conscientious"...

"Shan. If that's the case, then go ahead and make arrangements." King Zhongshun ordered.

Jia Yun responded: "Yes, I will immediately patrol Dongguan Street with my salt soldiers. Your Majesty can arrange for the victims to enter the city at any time. Just open the East City Gate."

After saying that, Jia Yunfu walked out again. After all, he was on an errand and it was tiring. It was natural. You couldn't let a noble prince do errands...

After Jia Yun left, King Zhongshun raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said in his heart: "He is an interesting person. He looks rough and dissolute, but in fact he is bold and careful. The emperor brother sent this helper to help him, which really saved a lot of effort."

With a chuckle, King Zhongshun ordered the guards outside the door: "Inform the Yangzhou magistrate to immediately open the east city gate and let the victims enter the city."

It's more appropriate as the sky gets dark. When it gets dark, you can't hang around outside. It's best to make arrangements as early as possible at this time.

"yes....."

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Dacao Lane, Wujia main hall.

At this time, there were more than ten people sitting in the hall, all of whom were Yangzhou salt merchants.

Wu Hai, who was in charge, had a gloomy look on his face, and he was thinking about what the Yanzheng Yamen wanted to do. It was sending lanterns, taking over the Yangzhou camp, blocking all checkpoints in Yangzhou, and letting the victims into the city. It was really puzzling.

There was silence for a while, and the head of the Qian family, who couldn't bear his temper, said disdainfully: "Master Wu, let me tell you, you are just making a fuss out of a molehill. Maybe it was the imperial envoy who was so kind that he allowed the victims to enter the city. As for the soldiers from the Yangzhou camp, I guess

It’s just about maintaining law and order in the city, it’s not a big deal.”

These salt merchants have always been used to being domineering, and the consistent thinking in their minds is that no one dares to provoke them. Even the so-called imperial envoys have to "beg" them. Because of this, they have developed an arrogant attitude.

character.

Sun Ming, the gray-haired old man of the Sun family, said: "You can't say that. If the Qian family leader said it, why should the checkpoint be blocked? Moreover, the scope of inspection by the soldiers of the Yangzhou camp did not include the lanes adjacent to Dongguan Street. These

This is a place where we, the well-known people in Yangzhou, can live!..."

Wu Hai's eyes suddenly opened when he heard this. After pacing back and forth for a few times, he immediately showed an incredible look and murmured: "You shouldn't be so bold!"

Sun Ming said with a solemn expression: "What I'm afraid of is that they are unreasonable."

Wu Hai had a gloomy look on his face and said coldly: "Inciting the victims, they are not afraid of being accused when they do this?"

Inciting the victims to cause trouble is no small crime...

Sun Ming said in a deep voice: "The imperial envoy is the brother of the same mother of the Holy One. How could the Holy One make such a big move? If something really happened, it would at most be a disadvantage in doing the job, with a small punishment but a big warning. If the matter got serious,

When things get out of hand, there is no scapegoat."

Wu Hai's heart sank when he heard this. The scapegoat Sun Ming mentioned was Jia Yun, who took over the Yangzhou camp. The military power was in his hands. If the victims really caused a big disturbance, Jia Yun would be the first to be held accountable.

Having said that, they don't want the victims to cause any trouble. The soldiers from the Yangzhou camp are patrolling the city, but there are no soldiers from the camp in the Dongguan Street area. If the victims cause a big trouble, that means

The unlucky ones are these gentry...

Using their safety to exchange for Jia Yun's accountability would be a huge loss...

Everyone else slowly came to their senses, and those who didn't understand also came to their senses under the explanation of the understanding people around them.

What Jia Yun did can be guessed from the area where he arranged for Yangzhou camp soldiers to inspect. The entire Yangzhou city, from the entrance to Dongcheng to Dongguan Street, was like a big bag. After the disaster victims entered the city,

, were driven to the Dongguan Street area, and with the guidance of "charitable" lanterns, as long as they were instigated, the victims would have a clear goal, and they would immediately head towards their mansions.

, their mansion must not be blocked by countless disaster victims.

If the victims are emotionally unstable, they will be the unlucky ones.

Even though they have guards at their homes, not to mention whether they can stop the victims, if they hurt the victims, I am afraid that the Yanzheng Yamen will not be able to take care of them...

"Where did this foolish young man come from, resorting to such despicable means?" Wu Hai shouted angrily, apparently realizing it after being reminded by Sun Ming.

As a prince, the loyal and obedient king would naturally not use such rogue methods, and I am afraid that it was the boy from the Jia family who used it.

Sun Ming spoke to comfort him: "Master Wu, don't worry. Since the Yangzhou camp has entered the city to assist with public security, it is normal for the victims to be suppressed if they are unstable."

Wu Hai nodded when he heard this. Although the military talisman was in Jia Yun's hands, most of the generals in the Yangzhou camp were on good terms with them. Having the military talisman did not mean that they could issue orders.

The soldiers from the Yangzhou camp were originally asked to help guard the city's security, so it was natural for them to take action.

As for Jia Yu's fear of being held responsible...heh...if he can become a general, these wealthy gentry will also "contribute a lot".

What's more, this is just a matter of the public saying that the public is right and the mother-in-law saying that the mother-in-law is right. It is nothing more than nonsense and cannot bear any responsibility.

They all knew Jia Yun's identity, and Jia Yun was still Jia Yun's uncle, so he didn't dare to deal with Jia Yun too much. As long as they delayed for a while and switched positions offensively and defensively, the initiative would be in their hands.

Wu Hai immediately said: "The Master of the Sun family is exactly what he said. I will write a letter to General Jia and ask him to be ready to lead people to maintain public order in the city at any time."

Sun Ming stroked the white beard between his jaws and said with a smile: "Good."

Things were properly arranged, Wu Hai and others were relieved, and the atmosphere in the hall gradually became harmonious.

After a while, there was a sudden noise outside the door. Suddenly, a large group of ragged victims broke in. They ignored everyone in the hall, reached out and picked up the cakes on the table and started eating. More people shouted and begged them.

Appreciate the food.

Wu Hai and others were immediately stunned. How could these victims suddenly break in? What were the guards in the house doing? Even if they couldn't stop them, they should have informed them in advance so that they could have time to make arrangements...

The victims in front of them were desperate for their lives. They broke in without permission, treating them as if they were nothing and pushing them randomly. Many people were immediately pushed to the ground. For a while, the hall became chaotic.
Chapter completed!