Chapter 206 There is something strange here
Jianjiang is the ancient name of the Minjiang River.
The name comes from its place of origin, Jianxi.
The three main tributaries, Jianxi, Futunxi and Shaxi, merge into the Minjiang River. It flows through the coastal mountains to Fuzhou and Nantai Island, splits into two tributaries, north and south, merges into one at Luoxing Tower, turns northeast, flows out of Langqi Island and flows into the East China Sea.
In recent days, Manager Ao and others have sent people to inquire in Jianxi, and the scope is gradually expanding.
Song Jin also understood at this time.
The person named Gan Jiabao was indeed not within the scope of their inquiry.
Then Song Jin whispered a few more instructions, and Lao Huo and Qin Ba avoided Liu Er's carriage and moved a large stone in front to block the middle of the road.
Old Huo went to the front first to investigate.
Qin Ba hid near a big rock.
Sure enough, the stone in the middle of the road blocked the carriage that Liu Er rented.
Liu Er cursed a few times.
I had no choice but to get off the car and help the driver move the stones.
Wait until the big rock is moved to the side of the road.
Liu Er was already panting and slumped down, "Damn it, which wicked guy did this? Don't let me find him, or I'll skin him alive."
Suddenly a gust of wind and sand rose.
He rushed towards Liu Er.
Liu Er squinted his eyes due to the raised dust and quickly raised his arms to cover his face.
A figure passed by quickly.
He took the purse from Liu Er's arms easily as if taking something from a bag, and then quickly hid in the grass by the roadside.
Qin Ba took back the purse he had given away, destroyed the small note inside, and then hid in the dark to check on Liu Er's condition.
Liu Er stood up in embarrassment.
He shook off the dust on his body and got into the car cursing.
The driver's condition was slightly better than Liu Er's, but not much better. There was sand in his eyes and he couldn't open them. After a while, he drove away.
When Song Jin and others came over.
Qin Ba showed up and grinned, "Fortunately I have fulfilled my mission."
"Thanks for your hard work."
Song Jin motioned for him to mount his horse.
Another half hour passed.
Song Jin and others came to the river bank.
The surface of the river sparkled, and the water gently hit the rocks on the shore, making a pleasant sound.
There are rows of Tanka fishing boats moored on the shore, with bamboo poles stuck in the ground, nets hanging in the air, and sampans lying across.
There was a dark-skinned fisherman who was repairing a broken fishing net.
Liu Er came over in a hurry.
The fisherman asked loudly, "Liu Er, how come you have time to come here?"
"I have something to do with Gan Da." Liu Er replied casually.
"You came at an untimely time. He has gone out to sea." The fisherman suddenly spoke up.
Liu Er paused.
Not giving up, he jumped onto one of the fishing boats.
After a while, he came out again.
Liu Er came ashore again, "Uncle, do you know when Gan Da will be back?"
"I don't know about that."
The fisherman's answer was strange, but Liu Er was not surprised.
After a few more words, Liu Er left.
Song Jin looked at the carriage that Liu Er left and asked thoughtfully, "Uncle Huo, have you found anything wrong with this Tanka gathering place? Not to mention that the location is quite remote. If you are not familiar with it, you really can't find it."
"There is something strange here."
Old Huo frowned as he watched. "There are no women or children here. This doesn't look like a normal gathering place for Tanka people. Also, this is the source of the Jianjiang River. Most of the people who have settled here should make a living by fishing on the river. How many families would choose to go out to sea? Even if they want to go out to sea, they need a big boat."
Song Jin suddenly realized what was going on when he heard this.
good!
It is these inconsistencies.
Even more incongruous was the fisherman's answer.
When you go out to sea to fish normally, how can you not have an approximate time of when you will be back?
I can tell from experience.
Unfortunately, the fisherman was unable to explain himself.
Unless Gan Jiabao went out to sea not to fish, but on some mission? This made Song Jin subconsciously think of the hidden forces behind the scenes, and the large ship that took the Song family away from the Zhu family merchant ship. Thinking of this, Song Jin couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart.
"Have we finished our trip?" Song Jin suddenly asked in a low voice.
Qin Ba replied: "Most of the traces have been erased, only this Liu Er is left."
"Then Liu Er won't have the chance to speak out."
Song Jin knew that the rules of a large family were strict.
There is no wrong version in the 1619 book forum!
Not only the master, but also the servants.
Occasionally, the master would indulge a few favored servants, but the prerequisite was that the servants were loyal and would not do anything that was insincere.
Song Jin instructed again: "Before Liu Er returns, find a way to let Liu Ji know that Liu Er left without permission."
"yes!"
Qin Ba wants to go back first.
Song Jin and others retreated from the riverside and entered a forest.
Lao Huo took the initiative to stay and investigate.
All the staff here under Manager Ao are temporarily under the command of Old Huo.
Song Jin took the others back to the city.
A horse can ride faster than a carriage.
Halfway through the journey, a group of people passed directly past Liu Er's carriage. Liu Er did not doubt it at all and just thought that someone just happened to pass by.
Qin Ba activated the secret line buried in the Liu family.
The news that Liu Er had quietly gone out reached Liu Ji's ears.
After Liu Ji heard the news.
After waiting for a long time, Qin Ba still didn't see any movement from Liu Ji, so he went back to report the follow-up to Song Jin, "Madam, Liu Ji didn't react much after hearing it."
"Liu Er and Liu Ji grew up together, so they must have some affection for each other, but I guess Liu Er has almost defeated him. Last time, Liu Er went to a brothel to drink and was caught by Liu Ji on the spot. It hasn't been long since then, and he has done it again..."
Song Jin knows something about the psychology of those in power.
You can tolerate your subordinates making stupid mistakes, but you will not tolerate them repeatedly challenging your authority.
You have to know that the illegitimate children of a wealthy family must get the consent of the mistress of the house if they want to go out, let alone the servants in the house?
Leaving one's post without the master's permission is simply a disrespect for the master!
Therefore, it was just as Song Jin expected.
As soon as Liu Er returned to the Liu family, the eldest young master had someone tie him up and send him directly to a farm in the suburbs. He disappeared completely that night.
In fact, they were secretly sent to mine.
Qin Ba, who has been paying attention to Liu Er's movements.
The next day, when he came back, he looked solemn.
He met Song Jin privately, "Madam, I want to send a secret letter to the young master."
"What did you find?" Song Jin asked cautiously.
Qin Ba hesitated for a moment, but lowered his voice and said, "I discovered that the Liu family was secretly mining iron ore. Liu Er said on the surface that he was sent to the manor, but in fact he only stayed in the manor for half a day and was sent to the iron mine that night. I thought the head of the manor wanted to kill Liu Er to silence him, but I found out after following him..."
This happened by accident.
Qin Ba was worried that Liu Er would tell their plan, causing the Liu family to be alert and investigate.
Is this the result?
Song Jin was shocked when he heard this.
At the beginning of the Great Xia Dynasty, private mining was prohibited among the people. At that time, the country was stable and the laws were strict, so no one dared to take the risk of private mining.
The Liu family actually dared to illegally mine iron ore! The family will be exterminated!
The Liu family is so bold! They want so much iron, are they planning to rebel?