Chapter 264 Prison Break?
Within just three or five days, the imperial decree from the court had arrived in Zhending.
Five days later, Liang Zongwu, the former governor of Jizhou, was executed directly without being escorted back to the capital.
Whether inside or outside the city, all the people were talking about it.
An ordinary carriage stopped at the city gate, the curtain was lifted, and the people inside were looking at the notice on the city wall.
"Madam, Liang Zongwu is finally going to be executed!" Wen Baolu smiled. The suffering that Baozhong and Xiaodi had endured in the past could finally be avenged a hundredfold.
Zhu Mingqing raised his lips slightly, "Let's keep this trip secret. Let's lower the curtains."
The carriage rattled forward, finally entered the city, and finally stopped in front of an ordinary farmhouse.
The purpose of the two people coming out this time was very clear. Liang Zongwu was in trouble. The Feng family, which had been unscrupulous before, had to withdraw from Jizhou now that their backer had fallen. Many shops and markets would be vacant.
Even if they are unwilling, there will be countless powerful businessmen who will prey on them!
Because of the tight time schedule and low price, it has attracted a lot of people to scramble for it.
But most of them are handled by the Jizhou branch of the Beizhou Chamber of Commerce.
Because of Zhu Mingqing's identity, all matters related to appearing in public were handed over to Wen Baolu, and the purchases were made in the name of the Ming family.
You should know that the Feng family has always been known as the Feng half city. The property auction has been going on for three days. Wen Baolu also took the opportunity to acquire five shops, which is already a lot.
That day, Wen Baolu hurried in from outside, his face flushed and his eyes filled with excitement: "Madam, good news, in three days, the Feng family will sell all the spice shops!"
The Feng family's spice shop is no ordinary spice shop. It controls almost 70% of the market in the seven northern areas of Yuzhou, Jizhou and Youzhou. All the shops in total amount to more than a hundred.
It can be said that if you can get these shops, it is equivalent to controlling the lives of the people in the seven northern regions.
What’s more crucial is that the Feng family announced that all the properties would be sold at once, without any arrears, and would only be sold to one person.
"However, there aren't many people who can buy all these shops at once. The Feng family or the North State Chamber of Commerce will probably sell the shops separately eventually, which will increase our competition."
Wen Baolu was worried. Although he didn't know why, his wife was determined to buy all the spice shops, but this trip was too eye-catching. Fortunately, the Ming family had been hiding in the dark.
He added, "But I'm worried. If the Feng family knew it was the Ming family who bought the shop, would they stop them?"
Zhu Mingqing said calmly, "Don't forget the Shan family. They have been operating in Jizhou for many years, and the vice president of the Beizhou Chamber of Commerce is from the Shan family. This time, we will provide the money and they will provide the labor. Let's work together to take over all the auxiliary materials of the Feng family."
That night, the two men disguised themselves and stopped their carriage outside a restaurant. Zhu Mingqing did not get off the carriage, and Wen Baolu walked in with two guards.
Inside the carriage, although all the shops have not been taken over yet, Zhu Mingqing has already started planning what to do next. Although it is a spice shop, it can be divided into two. The other half can sell fruits and vegetables, and vegetables such as basil, perilla, and mint can be sold as spices.
In this way, you can quickly gain the favor of the people while recycling seeds.
Suddenly, besides the noise of people occasionally talking and walking on the noisy streets, there was also the sound of clanging weapons.
She lifted a corner of the coarse cloth curtain and found a team of patrol officers walking towards the city gate.
I hadn't paid much attention to it at first, but the little world spirit suddenly reminded me: "The man in the middle of the officers is Liang Zongwu!"
After saying this, Zhu Mingqing jumped off the carriage.
Wu Xing was puzzled by this, "Madam?"
Zhu Mingqing coughed lightly: "I think I saw a wanted criminal just now. Go and report to the officials and tell them that they are outside the city."
She pointed in the direction of the city gate and ran over quickly.
Wu Xing was stunned and quickly pointed at two people to report to the police, then he led his men to chase after them.
Zhu Mingqing heard the commotion behind him and turned his head away, saying disdainfully, "Keep the noise down! You've scared the prisoner away, and all your monthly wages will be deducted!"
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Liang Zongwu tried to straighten his back and strode forward with the pace of the officer.
But because it was a prison break, his eyes wandered around. Although he had been constantly hinting that he would succeed, he was still timid in his heart.
I thought my father had given up on me, but I didn't expect that he would make such a secret arrangement. Even if I have to hide my identity in the future, it is better than losing my life. Besides, when the Liang family succeeds in the future, I will see the light of day again.
The Liang family's confidants were already guarding outside the city. When they saw a group of people coming from the city from afar, their anxiety eased a little.
After successfully walking out of the Zhending city gate and reuniting with his confidants, Liang Zongwu breathed a sigh of relief.
"Second Master, you have suffered!" The visitor was very attentive and helped him take off his heavy official uniform and put on comfortable clothes.
Liang Zongwu didn't recognize this person, and his expression was cold and condescending: "Is there anything to eat?"
"Yes, yes, these are the cakes I brought from home. Eat them while they're hot."
Liang Zongwu frowned, looking extremely disgusted, but still stuffed it into his mouth in a few bites and filled it up completely.
In the bushes not far away, Zhu Mingqing and others watched the commotion through a crack in the grass. Wu Xing recognized him immediately and exclaimed, "Isn't that the Liang prefect who was sentenced to beheaded?"
Zhu Mingqing immediately glared at him, and Wu Xing quickly covered his mouth. Fortunately, no one over there heard it.
"Qingqing, there are only two people over there." said the little world spirit.
Zhu Mingqing replied in his mind, "I understand," and then said to the people from Wuxing, "Wait here until I call someone over."
Wu Xing knew that his master had done something wrong, so he warned her, "Madam, be careful."
Liang Zongwu had just packed up and was about to leave when the person who came to pick him up asked, "Where are the others? Why are you the only one here?"
"Please take a few more steps, sir. The others are waiting one kilometer away. We're afraid that too many people will cause unnecessary trouble." The Liang family's confidant replied.
"Then let's go." Liang Zongwu took a few steps forward and there was no movement behind him. He turned his head and saw that the servant had already fallen to the ground. In front of him was a beautiful woman who looked inexplicably familiar.
His face changed drastically, "Who are you!"
Zhu Mingqing blinked and said, "My lord, you are just a forgetful person. You don't recognize me?"
Hearing the tone, Liang Zongwu knew he knew him. Without saying a word, he turned around and ran forward!
thump--
After running only two steps, he was hit by a stone and fell to the ground. The weeds and dead branches scratched his skin. Liang Zongwu didn't even bother to cry out in pain, and raised his foot to run again, but fell again after two steps.
After this happened three or four times, Liang Zongwu knew that it was someone behind the scenes who was causing trouble!
"What on earth do you want?!" Liang Zongwu's eyes flashed with coldness. "I'm warning you, if I shout, countless people will rush out, and you won't survive!"
Zhu Mingqing, like a playboy forcing himself on a decent woman, said with a grin, "Then you are taller!"
I'm afraid he will not only call the servants, but also the officials at the city gate.
Liang Zongwu took a deep breath and said, "Miss, since you know me, you should know my identity. Tell me, what do you want?"
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