Chapter 184 Smuggling (2)

Wu Kuo left Yunfu, but Yuxi fell into deep thought. Zijin didn't dare to call Yuxi when she was beside her, for fear of interrupting Yuxi's thoughts.

After a while, Yu Xi woke up and asked, "Where is Zao Zao? Is it in the front yard or the back yard?" Zao Zao can now eat supplementary food. If Yu Xi is hungry and busy, Mother Lan will Feed her some complementary food such as brown rice paste. Therefore, when Yuxi is doing things, she will not be interrupted.

Zijin let out a cry, and jumped onto Zaozao just as she was talking about business, which was a bit too fast. Zijin said: "It's at Uncle Huo's place! Ma'am, what's the matter?"

Yuxi didn't answer Zijin, but went to Huo Changqing and carried Zaozao back to the backyard. Playing with Zaozao for a long time, Yuxi didn't enter the study until Zaozao was tired and fell asleep. It wasn't until Yun Qing came back that Yu Xi came out of the study.

Looking at Yu Xi's expression, Yun Qing asked: "What's the matter?" Looking at this expression, it's not very pretty!

Yuxi said: "At first I wanted to cooperate with Wu Kuo and let the Wu family sell things outside the customs. Now it seems that the Wu family can't do it." Yuxi said her doubts about Wu Kuo: "You Repeatedly asking for money from the banknotes, all the banknotes were returned. If it hadn’t been for copying Xu’s family and getting a lot of money, Wu Kuo made this suggestion and we would definitely adopt it.” Without money, soldiers can’t live through the winter, and we can’t let them They starve and freeze to death. Forced into desperation, no matter what avenues he could use to get money, he used it. But if he did that, it would be like jumping into the trap dug by Yu Xiang. A person like Yu Xiang, as long as he catches you, even if he can't kill you, he can make you the person everyone in the world calls for beating. It's not certain that Yunqing's scary name in his previous life also had a foot in the back of the Yu family.

When she figured this out, Yuxi broke out in a cold sweat. Wu Kuo's appearance was too coincidental, but she only thought that Wu Kuo just sensed a business opportunity, but ignored the danger it brought. It's because she thinks too highly of herself, and she must be more cautious in the future.

Yun Qing was silent for a while, and said: "These people have a lot of bent intestines in their stomachs, we really need to pay attention in the future. Otherwise, we will fall into the trap if we are not careful."

Yu Xi nodded and said: "Fortunately, Wu Kuo leaked the word, otherwise he would have fallen into it." Thinking of this, Yu Xi shook her head and said: "No, Wu Kuo is not a kid who just came out, but also a person who has gone through many things. , What you said to me today is very wrong." Earning millions of silver a year, and saying that Yunqing will not worry about money in the future, this tone is too loud. People with a little bit of sensitivity will feel that something is wrong when they hear it.

Yun Qing heard Yu Xi's implication, and said: "You mean, what Wu Kuo said today was intentional. Then why did he do that?" Wu Kuo relied on Yu's family to get to where he is today, and there is no reason to betray Yu Kuo. home!

Maybe it's because of internal fighting, maybe it's because Wu Kuo is dissatisfied with his family's control over Wu's family. Maybe there are other reasons. It's a pity that there is too little data to make a correct judgment. Yuxi shook her head and said: "We know too little about the Wu family." The Wu family is in the south of the Yangtze River, so we have limited understanding.

Yun Qing said: "Whether it's intentional or not, the cooperation with Wu Kuo cannot be broken." The price of grain sent by Wu Kuo is 20% lower than last year, but the quality is better than last year. Even other military supplies are not mixed with any water. Such a partner is really nothing to say.

Yuxi said: "If you don't realize his real intention, you can't rely too much on him. You still have to find other channels, just in case."

Yun Qing nodded and said, "I know. Since Yu Xiang is watching us, it's better not to sell things outside the customs!" Doing nothing is the safest way.

Yuxi shook her head and said, "You can't just do nothing just because you are concerned about them." She is not familiar with the situation outside the Great Wall, so selling some things first is to explore the way. Just this choice is a headache. She didn't have such talent at hand.

When Yun Qing heard that Yuxi had no candidates,

After thinking about it for a while, he said, "I have a candidate here, and I think it should meet your requirements." The candidate Yun Qing proposed was the second butler of Xu's mansion. more familiar.

Yuxi was a little tempted, but still a little worried, and asked: "Is it reliable?" If it is not reliable, then you will be caught blind.

Yun Qing said: "It's reliable. His life was saved by Marshal Qin, and he is very loyal to Marshal Qin. Because he is good at common affairs, Marshal Qin placed him in the Xu residence."

Yuxi hesitated when she heard this, loyalty to Marshal Qin does not mean loyalty to Yunqing and her. Mr. Xia is a living example.

Yuxi believed that if he faced Marshal Qin, even if Cao De arrested his wife and children and threatened Mr. Xia, he would not rebel. Yu Xi asked: "You have kept Mr. Xia locked up and not dealt with, what is your plan?" These days Yu Xi deliberately didn't ask, just waiting for Yun Qing to say it himself. Unexpectedly, it has been several days, and Yunqing has not moved.

Yun Qing was also very entangled, and said: "Mr. Xia has done a lot for Yucheng these years, and there is hard work without credit." Yun Qing couldn't kill Mr. Xia like this.

Yuxi still didn't understand Yunqing, and said: "You think that Mr. Xia has done a lot to confiscate such a large sum of money from Xu's family this time, so you can't bear to kill him?" But he is the most soft-hearted towards the people around him.

Yunqing didn't speak, and if he didn't speak, it was tantamount to acquiescing.

Yuxi said: "Mr. Xia has made a lot of contributions, but one yard is worth one yard. If he betrayed us, he must die. This time we were on guard, what if we didn't? Do you think you can still stand here and follow us?" Shall I talk? Also, if something happens to you, have you ever thought about what will happen to me and Zao Zao? He Rui, Mr. Xia is not dead, and the people around you think that betrayal will not be life-threatening anyway, all of them have If we follow suit, it will be our family who will die."

Yunqing hesitated for a moment, and told the truth to Yuxi: "Mr. Xia, it is actually the secret work of Marshal Qin placed by the court." With such a person watching by his side, the court knows everything Marshal Qin does .

Yu Xi was so frightened that her face turned pale: "Who told you this?" The confidant who has been with her for more than 20 years turned out to be a spy of the imperial court. Is there anything more terrifying than this?

Yun Qing said: "Mr. Xia told me personally." In fact, Mr. Xia was already tired of this kind of life, but he didn't dare to leave, let alone die, and could only live in torment.

Yuxi laughed and said: "At that time he said he wanted to leave Yucheng, but he wanted to escape. I thought he really wanted to care about the people and soldiers of Yucheng!" It was also at this time that Yuxi Xi really felt that he was too immature, and he thought everything too simply.

Yun Qing shook his head and said: "Mr. Xia said that he was moved long ago when he saw Marshal Qin devoted all his efforts to Yucheng, and helped Marshal Qin to hide many things. He also kept concealing the matter of the Xu family and did not report it to the court."

Yu Xi smiled lightly and said: "He is hiding it for Marshal Qin, not for you. He Rui, such a person is too dangerous." Yu Xi felt that the people around him were not safe either. Who knows which one of them is a spy inserted by the imperial court.

Thinking of this, Yuxi asked: "Maybe Mr. Xia knows about these people hiding in the dark, did you ask him?" Seeing Yunqing shaking his head, Yuxi said: "These people must be arrested, otherwise we will not be safe It’s okay with you and me [UU Reading 00kxs], I’m afraid that the children’s lives will be in danger at any time in the future.” Who knows whether these people will arrest their children and threaten them.

These words made Yunqing's expression change, and he said, "I will let Mr. Xia speak up."

Two days later, Mother Qu said something to Yuxi: "Ma'am, I want to adopt Shao Yao and his younger brother, and I want to ask Madam for permission."

Yuxi raised her eyelids, and asked, "Why does Mother Qu want to adopt Shaoyao?" Knowing that Mr. Xia is the secret agent of the imperial court, and with the matter of Mother Xi, Yuxi has no regard for anyone around her except Zijin Yuxi. I am relieved.

Qu's mother said: "That child Shaoyao values ​​love and righteousness. She doesn't even want glory and wealth for her younger brother. Such a temperament is rare. I think that if I raise her, she will definitely not leave me alone in the future." Qu My mother wanted to adopt a child very early, but it was not so easy to adopt a child. Who knows if he will be a white-eyed wolf when he is raised, if he is a white-eyed wolf, then all his hard work will be in vain.

Yuxi glanced at Mother Qu, looked at Mother Qu very respectfully, and said, "Mom forgot, I told you that I would give you old age! Can't Mother Qu trust me?" This is Mother Qu who came to serve her that day Negotiate terms.

Mother Qu hurriedly shook her head and said, "No, how can I not trust Madam. It's just that I'm afraid that I will be lonely when I get old, so I want to raise a child by my side. This child is a good one, and I can also enjoy the joy of having grandchildren in the future." fun of."

When it comes to this, Yuxi will naturally not stop: "As long as Shaoyao agrees, I have no objection."

Mother Qu couldn't help but say, "Thank you Madam."

Yuxi originally wanted to ask Mama Qu, but at this time Zijin walked in and said, "Madam, Tan Ming is begging to see you outside."

After Yuxi let Qu's mother go down, she said to Zijin, "Tan Ming, please come in." Tan Ming is Tan Tuo's confidant, and Tan Ming must have something important to come here this time.

The last time Tan Ming saw Yuxi, Yuxi was dressed as a man at that time. Seeing Yuxi this time, he was stunned for a moment, but he quickly lowered his head.

Yuxi asked: "Did something happen to Mr. Tan?" Nothing happened, Tan Tuo couldn't have let Tan Ming come over.

Tan Ming presented the letter with both hands: "My lord said, Madam will understand after reading this letter." Although he didn't read the letter, he roughly knew what it said.

Zijin took the letter, opened it, and handed it to Yuxi after confirming that it was correct.

After reading the letter, Yu Xi's eyes flashed with joy. Tan Tuo asked her some skilled guards to go back to his hometown to pick up his wife and children. Although it is borrowed, the meaning of this expression is very clear. Yuxi put the letter back in the envelope, and said to Tan Ming: "You go back first! I have selected people here, and let them go."

Tan Ming nodded and went out.

Zijin looked at Yu Xi who was full of smiles, and asked, "Madam, what's the good thing?" It's hard to see his wife showing such emotions.

Yuxi said softly: "Tan Tuo surrendered to us." Tan Tuo's surrender to them means that Xinping City is under their control. It will be more convenient to act in the future.

After hearing this, Zi Jin asked suspiciously: "Why is it so good? Why did the prefect Tan surrender to us? There is no fraud, right?" I always feel uneasy! After all, Tan Tuo is also a fourth-rank official!

Yu Xi smiled and said, "Don't worry about it." Tan Tuo was going to take his wife and children over, which was a gesture of goodwill. So, there's really nothing to doubt. (to be continued)