Chapter 38 Assassination
Linjiang Street, under the jurisdiction of Zeng Anmin.
The sun was just beginning to shine, and although it was early winter, there were still countless trackers shouting and trying their best to drag the big ship into the water.
Wangxianlou, a restaurant specially prepared for the passing caravans, is always bustling with business every day.
In a box in the building.
Zeng Anmin looked at Shen Jun in front of him with a calm gaze.
"So, there were no signs of your uncle's disappearance?"
"Well, my uncle has been leading a fleet on the water for many years and has come into contact with many forces. As for who he might have offended, I really can't imagine."
When Shen Jun heard Zeng Anmin's words, he nodded solemnly.
After returning to Xuan Jing Si yesterday, Zeng Anmin checked a lot of files, but found no clues about Chen Liu.
So he came to the building today to ask Shen Jun.
"Where do you think your uncle is hiding?"
Zeng Anmin crossed his arms and looked into Shen Jun's eyes.
Shen Jun did not dare to neglect it. He pondered for a long time, then smiled bitterly and said:
"My uncle has been traveling extensively with the family business since he was ten years old. He knows almost every terrain along the river by heart. There are so many nameless mountains along the river. If he wants to hide, he can just find an unknown mountain anywhere, and even a god would find it difficult to find him."
"Have you ever been on a caravan with him?"
Shen Jun was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said, "Of course I have."
"Is there any place that impressed you? Or, is there a place that your uncle particularly misses?"
Zeng Anmin's voice was oppressive.
As soon as these words came out, Shen Jun's face turned hesitant.
"Why? Don't you want to tell me?"
Zeng Anmin's face turned cold.
Shen Jun sighed deeply. "There's an island very close to Liangjiang County. Back then, my uncle led a team out to the river and encountered pirates. After a fight, the entire team was killed, but my uncle was the only one who escaped. He drifted on the river for two days and finally reached that desolate mountain..."
Having said this, he seemed to accept his fate and said:
"There are water sources, trees, and many wild animals on the barren mountain. If an ordinary person were to get into trouble there, they could probably survive. If my uncle really wanted to hide, he would probably be there."
Zeng Anmin raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard this:
“Who knows this place?”
"My uncle just told me by chance."
"Go back and pack your things, and tomorrow take me to see the barren mountain you mentioned."
Zeng Anmin slowly stood up and walked downstairs:
"If I can find your uncle, I will forgive him for murdering his wife."
In feudal society, if a wife had an affair with a stranger, if her husband reported it to the police, the woman would be put to death.
What Shen Liu did was just lynching, which could be a big deal or a small one.
"yes!"
After hearing this, Shen Jun's face suddenly lit up.
…………
After going downstairs, Zeng Anmin curled up his lips into a smile.
If the Shen family case is handled well, he might be able to help his father get a fairly powerful group of subordinates.
The Shen family of Liangjiang County is the largest shipping merchant in the entire Fengqi Road.
You are one step closer to living a life of luxury.
He has traveled through time and space and has never been a rich man, so he always has some obsessions in his heart.
Mount the horse and look towards the dock.
At this time, a large ship was slowly approaching the dock.
Zeng Anmin looked at the words "King of Jiang" floating on the big ship with a deep gaze, and a smile flashed across his face.
The boat of Prince Jiang’s Mansion.
That needs to be checked carefully!
"Stop them and get checked!"
Zeng Anmin looked at one of his men and pointed at the large ship that was about to dock.
The left clerk of the Xuanjing Division originally had the authority to inspect the supplies on board.
"Yes." Without any hesitation, the subordinate called a dozen men in red clothes and walked towards the dock.
When the boat docked, after a few greetings, a middle-aged man with a big belly came out of the boat.
After negotiating with those men in red clothes, the middle-aged man showed a flattering smile on his face and walked towards Zeng Anmin.
"I, Wang Fu, am honored to meet this gentleman."
After saying that, he took out a silver note from his sleeve without leaving any trace and handed it to Zeng Anmin.
Zeng Anmin raised his eyebrows.
Tsk.
The evil feudal society.
Zeng Anmin looked at him coldly: "Stop talking so much nonsense and accept the interrogation."
After saying that, he took the lead and boarded the big ship.
When we got to the deck, we saw several boatmen who came out to deflate the boat, as well as several guards.
When these people saw the official robes on themselves, they subconsciously lowered their heads and bent their bodies.
"this……"
The man who called himself Wang Fu followed Zeng Anmin with a bitter face and a smile.
"What's the cargo on this ship?"
Zeng Anmin walked into the hold while looking at Wang Fu's face.
"They are all daily necessities, including soap nuts, cloth, and linen... These goods are all from the Jiang Palace..."
Wang Fu did not give out the silver, thinking that the gentleman thought it was too little. He did not want to give more, so he could only call on his own backers to see if he could intimidate the boy.
Zeng Anmin sneered, "Jiang Wangfu? I don't care whose stuff it is, I just care if there's something fishy going on with it!"
After saying that, he walked towards the rows of boxes, patted them with his hands and said:
"Open!"
"Yes." Two men in red clothes came up, drew their swords from their waists, and gently pried the gap on the lid of the box.
“Click~”
When the lid is opened, a fragrant aroma hits your nose.
Smelling the familiar smell, Zeng Anmin looked towards the box.
Soap?
Well, Zeng Anmin, who still wanted to make a fortune by making soap, gave up the idea.
People in this world are not stupid, and the government does not deliberately suppress businessmen.
Therefore, some strange and bizarre things have developed better than in the feudal society of the previous life.
wrong.
Zeng Anmin picked up a piece of soap, put it in front of his nose and smelled it. He smelled a different smell.
"Is this sulfur soap?"
Zeng Anmin looked up at Wang Fu.
Wang Fu was stunned for a moment. "Sulfur?"
"It's the yellow teeth."
Zeng Anmin explained.
Sulfur is called yellow teeth in this world, and its main use among the people is in medicine.
"Your Excellency also knows the art of making soapberries?!"
Wang Fu looked at Zeng Anmin in surprise.
"A little bit."
Zeng Anmin ordered people to open a few more boxes, and found sulfur stone, which is the material for refining sulfur.
After a quick glance, he looked towards another place.
"This is the warehouse where the cloth is stored."
Wang Fu actively introduced it to Zeng Anmin.
After a quick look, Zeng Anmin walked out of the boat.
He didn't find anything wrong and checked the ship on a whim.
"Sir, take care..."
After Wang Fu sent Zeng Anmin away with a smile, he gently wiped the sweat from his head.
…
"Soap has already been made, so is distilled liquor also possible?"
After Zeng Anmin got off the boat, he looked at the river surface.
"What about the glass? There shouldn't be glass too, right?" Zeng Anmin was a little depressed.
He just waved his hand and the word "pack up" was not uttered yet.
Suddenly, a "Chiu" sound was heard.
"Puff!"
The man in red clothes closest to him had a dart in his throat.
Blood was flowing.
“Murder!!!!”
The crowd around them suddenly erupted in horror.
Zeng Anmin frowned and looked over.
A figure with a black...cat head, holding a short knife, slowly approached him...
assassin!
He is at least an assassin at the eighth level of the Yangxi realm.
The corners of Zeng Anmin's mouth twitched slightly.
He looked at the black cat-faced hood on the assassin's head as he advanced towards him...
Even the short knife in his hand is exactly the same as his own...
And seeing the sharp edge coming from the knife, it seems to be a spiritual weapon...
You are Black Cat Warrior, then who am I?
But he also knew.
What I am considering now is how to survive this crisis without revealing my identity in front of everyone?
(End of this chapter)
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