How did Jin Yulang build his spider-web-like spy network?
He relied on women, adopted daughters for marriage, and intelligence gathering through women. His daughters were all pawns.
These girls have been brainwashed since childhood and are tasked with collecting intelligence. They will complete the mission even if it means selling out their marriages or their entire lives.
Mu Wanqing really despised such tactics. "By the way, are all your daughters really your own? Not adopted? You trained them as spies since they were young, how pitiful."
Everyone looked at Mu Wanqing in shock, as if she had grown a pair of horns on her head.
A spy chief who had been operating in Liangcheng for many years was safe and sound under their noses, but Mu Wanqing was able to accurately lock onto the target person just by meeting him once, no, without even meeting him?
This ability is too incredible.
Being able to make money is a rare advantage, and being able to do research and development is a rare choice. It is extremely rare for a person to have these two qualities, and he is a talent among talents.
However, Mu Wanqing's ability to analyze things thoroughly is the biggest surprise.
If he were a man, he would definitely be a talented person who could assist the king.
As for predicting in advance, I have never heard of it.
Coach Du was really excited at this moment. It would be a shame not to use such an amazing skill.
Jin Yulang's expression changed several times. "You have been eyeing me for a long time? Then how did you judge that I was going to leave the city and set an ambush in advance?"
Mu Wanqing smiled slightly, "I also had people keep an eye on the Yao family. Miss Jin San contacted Jishitang to tip you off under the pretext of having a miscarriage. With your cautious personality, you naturally would not stay in the city. You immediately thought of a way to attack or defend. When you called the people from Wuzhong, I knew what you were going to do. You pretended to go out of the city to buy land and stayed far away. Let's observe for a while first."
"You are a very cunning person, but unfortunately, you met me." If Mu Wanqing hadn't intercepted him, he would have escaped. Mu Wanqing smiled deliberately.
"Speaking of which, I want to thank you. Jishiditang, Tongsheng Yahang where Wuzhong people are, and Qingfeng Teahouse, these three spy points surfaced. This is called casting a long line to catch a big fish."
She stabbed wildly, one after another, without mercy.
Being soft on your opponent is being cruel to yourself.
Jin Yulang felt his chest hurt even more, and his heart felt cold, as if it was immersed in ice-cold sea water.
She knows everything.
He closed his eyes, his face as pale as paper. Thirty years of hard work were destroyed in an instant, all because of Mu Wanqing's sudden appearance.
It’s the time and it’s the fate.
God doesn't help him.
Mu Wanqing turned to the other side, "Du Shuai, let's do it."
Coach Du was secretly shocked. These three places seemed insignificant, but they were connected to the entire city.
The brokerage business is to know the geographical location of the city and the situation of each family very well.
The teahouse is the best place to get information, while Jishidiang... is the most convenient place to contact the women in the backyard and is least likely to arouse suspicion from the outside world.
The three lines, plus the women in the backyard, intertwined with each other, forming a spy network.
"Seal off Jishitang, Tongsheng Dental Clinic, Qingfeng Teahouse, and arrest all of them. No one should be left out."
Mu Wanqing has no control over what happens next. With Du Shuai in charge, the matter will be resolved soon.
She just wanted to leave. Tomorrow is the opening day of the hot pot restaurant and everyone is waiting for her to try the food.
Du Shuai called her, "Princess Qingping, please stay."
Mu Wanqing turned around and asked, "Anything else?"
Du Shuai invited Mu Wanqing to the flower hall at the side, served tea and snacks, and then got to the point, "Are you interested in working in Dusi Mansion?"
Mu Wanqing showed her powerful strength, and Du Shuai was moved by her talent. With such a person in charge, the Dusi Mansion was as solid as a rock, and he didn't need to pay attention to this aspect.
Mu Wanqing was a little surprised. She didn't expect him to be so open-minded. At least he was more open-minded than those old guys. "What position will you give me?"
Du Shuai looked embarrassed, "I can't give you a formal position, but I will delegate some of my power to you."
In the Xiliang region, the Dusifu was in charge of everything, and military and people's livelihood were integrated into one.
Military status is a hereditary system. Except for high-ranking officers such as the commander-in-chief, the deputy commander-in-chief, and the assistant commander-in-chief, all other titles are hereditary and cannot be changed at will unless approved by the court.
In other words, he has no power to appoint and dismiss personnel, only management power.
He could submit memorials to the court regarding appointments and dismissals, but the decision had to be made by the court.
This was one of the means to prevent border generals from becoming self-reliant and to consolidate imperial power.
Mu Wanqing thought for a moment and politely declined. This was not the best time. "Things that are not legitimate are always thankless. I won't do it. I will go back to the farm the day after tomorrow. This year's wool workshop, next year's cotton and a series of related derivative workshops will keep me busy for several years."
She was waiting for an opportunity, an opportunity from the capital.
"When the time comes, I hope Coach Du can give me more support and lend me a helping hand."
Du Shuai didn't know much about her farm. He only knew that she was going to grow cotton there. He found out about this when he was having dinner with his son.
"I'll let Ze'er help you. If you have any problems, just go find him." He pointed out, "Zer'er is not as smart as you, but he is warm-hearted and sincere to the people and things he has identified."
The more he looked at Mu Wanqing, the more he liked her. Only someone like her was worthy of being the mistress of Xiliang.
He thought that this was probably the kind of daughter-in-law his parents wanted back then.
"I know, I know. He's a good person." Mu Wanqing was very generous and pretended not to hear it. She changed the subject casually, "Du Shuai, can you give me Jishiditang later? I'll pay for it."
Jishidiang is located in the north of the city. The location is not good, but it is quite large, with a store in front and a yard in the back, as well as a warehouse for medicinal materials. That is what she really wants.
"Haven't you opened a Mu Song Pharmacy? With Imperial Doctor Song in charge, business is said to be pretty good?" Du Shuai didn't ask about Mu Wanqing specifically, but he had a talkative son.
"There's no such thing as too many pharmacies. We can open a branch and have Dr. Song's disciples run the pharmacy. At the very least, they'll be better than the local doctors." Mu Wanqing said confidently, "I'm also planning to open a pharmacy on the farm. I've calculated that it will attract several thousand people next year, so we need to set up the corresponding supporting facilities."
Everything else is easy, except for the hard-to-find good doctors. Several children in the clan have shown a strong interest in medicine, and Mu Wanqing persuaded Doctor Song to accept them as registered disciples.
This is not a one-day job, learn it slowly.
Du Shuai was stunned for a moment, "Thousands of people? Are there so many people?"
"Yes, cotton planting can be left to the villagers." Mu Wanqing briefly introduced, "but the cotton cloth workshop requires a large number of people."
According to her plan, she would open several workshops within three to five years, recruit tens of thousands of laborers, and expand her business to every corner, including Beichu and Xiwu.
General Du seldom chats with others on an equal footing. He is the highest commander in Xiliang and everyone respects him.
But Mu Wanqing is different. She is always open and confident. This feeling is a bit novel.
"I heard that you recruited a lot of retired soldiers and their families. I thank you on behalf of everyone."
He knew that many retired soldiers had a hard time, especially those who were injured or disabled. The pensions from the court were so little that they were not enough.
He would let the retired guards stay on his own farm or in his house, but his abilities were limited and he could not help everyone.
Mu Wanqing's behavior made him very satisfied. This girl had broad vision and a broad mind. She was good in everything except her bad temper.
Mu Wanqing said calmly, "Those who fight for the country are heroes. We cannot let heroes bleed and cry."
Du Shuai was silent for a while, then sighed softly, "Well said, Mu Wanqing, why are you a girl?"
He looked regretful. In terms of intelligence, ability, and character, she was the best choice.
Mu Wanqing couldn't help laughing, "Pfft, Du Shaoxuan used to say this all the time. You two are indeed father and son. You have the same tone."
Du Shaoxuan has stopped talking now, and it is Du Shuai's turn to speak.
"Even if I am a woman, I can still achieve great things and go down in history. I am better and more dazzling than those men. I firmly believe this."
"You have been awarded the title of county lady by your own efforts, and your name has already been recorded in history." Du Shuai praised her in a rare way. "I want to ask you something. If a family's mistress is not capable enough as a housekeeper, but there is no other suitable candidate, what do you think should be done?"
He didn't mention anyone by name, but Mu Wanqing knew who he was talking about. It seemed that Shuai Du was completely disappointed in his wife.
Even if Mrs. Du recovered from her illness, she would not be able to obtain real power.
She paused for a moment and said, "We will form a board of directors with five people, two experienced maids in the backyard, two external managers, and one financial supervisor. They will check and balance each other, which is equivalent to a cabinet system."
When there are many people, power is dispersed, and there will be no confrontation.
Send someone to secretly supervise them to make sure they don't mess around." Mu Wanqing's thoughts were clear. This was the only solution. "But this situation won't last for a few years. Power will corrupt people's hearts. If the people above can't keep a firm grip, chaos will occur."
In fact, a strong person is needed to act as the coe to control these people, but there is really no suitable candidate.
Both young ladies of the Du family are married, and there is absolutely no reason for them to interfere in their parents' affairs. This would also be a slap in the face of Mrs. Du.
No relationship is static, just like the relationship between master and servant. If the master is weak and the servant is strong, it is easy for them to bully the master.
If a lord is strong and can control his subordinates, he can sleep peacefully.
Coach Du just hopes to get through five years smoothly. After five years, the next hostess will naturally take over.
This was what Old Lady Du had planned, to directly transfer power to her granddaughter-in-law, but unfortunately, she died too early.
There were undercurrents in private, but the Mu family was not affected at all and was still busy.
As soon as Mu Wanqing returned to the mansion, she saw several men standing at the door. When they saw her carriage coming, they hurried forward to greet her, "County Lady, County Lady, help me."
It was Ma Rong and his trio. They had smelled the scent and were running over here.
Mu Wanqing lifted the window and looked out, "What happened out of the blue?"
Ma Rong was sweating profusely, angry and anxious, his face flushed, "County Lady, I am willing to give you the few food street stores I own, just to keep my family safe."
"I would like to give it to you as well."
Mu Wanqing shook her head slightly, "You guys are in cahoots with Jin Yulang, I can't help you."
The three people's faces changed drastically. "No, no, I don't know his identity. I really don't know."
Mu Wanqing raised her eyebrows. Really don't know? Maybe not.
"Instead of begging me, you should ask Coach Du for help. Tell him everything you need to tell him and try to get him lenient treatment."
Well, their food court is pretty good. Now that it’s delivered to my doorstep, I’d feel a little sorry if I didn’t get some.
The author has something to say:
In the previous chapter, the sentence "My eyes are a ruler" was said by the cute master, which is very cute.
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