1287. Chapter 1287 Closing the Net

Jinguo, South Vietnam.

"Pavilion Master, Cao Xingyu is asking for an audience outside." Song Jiong walked into the study softly. Looking at Murong Ke who was immersed in studying the navigation chart, he sighed secretly. He was thinking of finding Lu Yaoyao again.

Ever since he knew that Lu Yaoyao was taken to sea by Ye Yiqing, Murong Ke had been studying navigation charts almost every day, and even had people start building ships, no matter the cost.

If it weren't for the trouble in South Vietnam, the pavilion master would have left long ago.

When Murong Ke heard Song Jiong's words, a gloomy look flashed in his eyes. He slowly put away the navigation chart and said, "Let him in."

It has been half a year in South Vietnam, and Murong Ke has already integrated into the merchants here. However, there are still some things that have not been investigated clearly, so he did not leave.

"Sixth Prince." Cao Xingyu came in hurriedly, "Sixth Prince, I heard that the imperial court ordered to seal the ports in South Vietnam?"

Murong Ke looked at the ashen-faced Cao Xingyu, and it was the first time he saw such a look on this old and cunning man's face, "It's not that the port is closed, it's just that the court wants to check for illegal salt, and Master Cao's family doesn't do illegal salt business. Don’t worry, we will only detain the ship for a few days, and you will be able to go to sea soon.”

Cao Xingyu took a deep breath. In the past six months, he had been wary of Murong Ke. Although other merchants in South Vietnam had already trusted him, he still did not dare to let Murong Ke know his background. Who knew about this governor? Is it worthy of trust?

Now it seems that there is no other way. If he doesn't choose to believe Murong Ke once, his several ships of private salt will be detained. By then, his loss will not only be a few ships of private salt, but also the entire Cao family.

"Sixth Prince, do you think we can let the Cao family's ship come out first?" Cao Xingyu asked with a smile. Six months ago, the original governor of South Vietnam was sentenced for his crime, and Murong Ke became the new governor. He He has always had a wait-and-see attitude and asked other people in the business bank to bribe him to please him. If he accepted it, it would prove that the previous rumors were false.

There is news from Kyoto that the emperor sent the sixth prince and the young prince to South Vietnam to investigate taxation and the case of that year. Later, the young prince was injured and nothing happened. Then something happened to the empress. The emperor is now on the road in person, and he seems to have given up. The investigation into South Vietnam suddenly has to close the port to investigate illegal salt. Who knows what is going on?

Can this Murong Ke be believed?

Murong Ke glanced at Cao Xingyu and said, "Master Cao, are you kidding me? There are so many ships in the port, even Sun Jiasheng's ship can't get out, how can I let your Cao family's ship get out first?" ? Don’t worry, it’s just a routine check, it will only take a few days.”

Sun Jiasheng is still the head of the Nanyue Trading Company, and Cao Xingyu has always been hiding behind the scenes. On the surface, Sun Jiasheng's status is indeed higher than Cao Xingyu. However, only a few of them know that the real Nanyue Trading Company Who is the person talking about the matter?

"Sixth Prince, why did the court suddenly want to inspect illegal salt?" Cao Xingyu asked in a low voice.

Murong Ke glanced at Cao Xingyu with a smile, "Master Cao, you are confused. Checking private salt is something that is often done. How could it happen suddenly?"

Cao Xingyu bribed Li Jingyao before, and he controlled almost the entire port. Naturally, no one went to check their Cao family's ship. In the past six months, Cao Xingyu used Sun Jiasheng to test him from time to time, and Murong Ke had already played with him. After so long, he was too lazy to continue pretending to be confused with Cao Xingyu.

Cao Xingyu's face became even heavier. He knew that if he didn't tell the Sixth Prince completely this time, I'm afraid... his several ships of private salt in the port would be exposed. At that time, as long as the Sixth Prince wanted to deal with him, Cao Xingyu would Your home will be confiscated at any time.

Selling private salt is a capital crime, not to mention the amount of private salt he has is staggering, it is definitely not that easy to fool him.

"Sixth Prince, we smart people don't tell secrets, please make a price." Cao Xingyu said in a low voice.

Murong Ke raised his eyebrows, "Master Cao, what do you mean by this? What price do you want me to offer?"

"Sixth Prince, those ships of goods at the port are really rushing to be given to others. If it takes too long, the losses of these ships will be immeasurable." Cao Xingyu said in a low voice, but he regretted in his heart, how could he He was careless and thought that Murong Ke would not seal the port and seize the ship.

What went wrong? Cao Xingyu always felt that he was deceived about today's incident. It was too sudden. The spy he had installed in the Governor's Mansion didn't even reveal any news...

Murong Ke smiled and said, "Master Cao, according to what you said, all the ships in the port will have to be released?"

"Sixth Prince..." Cao Xingyu wanted to give Murong Ke a price directly. Anyway, he had made a lot of money in the past six months.

"Okay, I have already sent someone to check it as usual. It's just a show. The ship can be sailed away tomorrow." Murong Ke said with a smile. It seems that there is indeed something wrong with Cao Xingyu's ship.

Cao Xingyu felt a little more relaxed after hearing Murong Ke's words, "Sixth Prince, Cao will remember your great kindness."

Murong Ke raised his eyebrows without comment.

"Sixth Prince, Cao must retreat first." Cao Xingyu said, he had to go to the port immediately to keep an eye on it, and absolutely no one could come to his ship to inspect.

"Okay." Murong Ke nodded.

After Cao Xingyu retreated, Song Jiong came in from the outside and said, "Pavilion Master, it seems that the informants in the Governor's Mansion are telling the truth. There is indeed something wrong with Cao Xingyu's ship."

"Arrest all the people they confessed to." Murong Ke ordered coldly.

In order to investigate the cases of the Pan family and the Feng family, he had already wasted too much time here. Now that he has a clue, he does not want to delay it any longer. Those who should be arrested should be arrested, and those who should be interrogated should be tried first. The truth will eventually come out. when.

"What about Cao Xingyu?" Song Jiong asked in a low voice.

Murong Ke's eyes were cold and he said, "If you find out the illicit traitor, take him down."

Song Jiong looked at the gloomy sky outside, and it looked like the sky was about to change.

Towards evening, the north wind was howling in the calm Nanyue City. A group of soldiers suddenly poured out of the Governor's Mansion and guarded all the streets in South Vietnam. At least a dozen business owners were arrested and brought to the Governor's Mansion.

"What are you doing? What did I do wrong?" Sun Jiasheng's hands were grabbed. He looked panicked and didn't understand what happened.

"Master Sun, you will naturally find out when you get to the Governor's Mansion." Lu Xiangzhi looked at him lightly and said.

It was really...not easy to finally catch these borers in South Vietnam.

"Sixth Prince, I want to see the Sixth Prince!" Sun Jiasheng shouted loudly.

Lu Xiangzhi smiled faintly and said, "You will see me soon."

Sun Jiasheng was caught and put on the carriage, and he realized that the entire street was full of soldiers, and he was obviously not the only one who was taken to the Governor's Mansion.

How is this going?