Chapter 873 Transaction
Looking at the account book with some yellowing pages, Xiao Wu did not open it in a hurry, but looked at Wenyou.
"Sister Wen, did your trip go smoothly? Did you encounter any setbacks?"
Listening to Xiao Wu's inquiry, Wenyou put down her tea bowl and sat down directly next to her.
"There were no major setbacks, but I found a few people with good skills. I didn't have a head-to-head confrontation with them."
"I took this account book from the room of Wang Shunxing, the leader of the Hongxing Gang. After every transaction, he would record it in the book and hide it in the wall behind the statue of Guan Gong."
She has been following Gang Leader Liu these past few days. Not to mention, she is really a devout believer.
I would burn three sticks of incense a day to worship Guan Gong. Every night, I would take out my account book and record the day's transactions.
It can be seen how popular the business of selling illegal salt is.
"By the way, during this period he also met the deputy leader of the Cao Gang named Wanda. Everyone in the Hongxing Gang obeyed his orders, so it seems that he is the mastermind behind the scenes."
"But this account book was recorded and collected by Wang Shunxing himself. He probably wanted to keep it as a life-saving charm for himself."
Once this kind of thing exists, it will not only save your life, but also kill you, a double kill.
Listening to Wenyou's narration, Xiao Wu pursed his lips, opened the account book, and read page by page.
Even though I was mentally prepared, I still couldn't help but be shocked when I saw the entries and exits listed on the account.
Just looking at the number of transactions recorded on it, the amount of money exchanged was beyond his imagination. The amount of salt transferred privately was more than double what was recorded in the official accounts. It was simply a disregard for the law and lawlessness.
Such a huge transaction amount would definitely not be possible without collusion between government and businessmen.
But it wouldn’t be surprising if the Cao Gang was involved.
The Caogang is a private gang. With its development to this day, it is no exaggeration to say that it is the best gang in the world.
It has been passed down from the previous dynasty and has a history of hundreds of years. It not only controls inland water transportation, but also has a presence in coastal transportation, covering almost all transportation water sources.
In recent years, Caobang has joined forces with the government to create water transportation, which has become even more popular.
Taking over the official fortunes of the imperial court, the Cao Gang was not just a civilian gang.
With such a lucrative job, he still dares to sell illegal salt in private, which is extremely greedy.
Xiao Wu closed the account book with a solemn expression. Everything involving Caobang was very difficult to deal with.
In the end, the Hongxing Gang collapsed, and the Cao Gang would not be hurt at all.
If he wants to target the Caobang, he can't do it just by knowing the state. He still has this self-knowledge.
"I heard that the Cao Gang's forces have penetrated into the imperial court. There is something going on here. I guess we can't hide it for long."
Listening to Xiao Wu's heavy tone, Wenyou was silent for a moment.
"There is no need to go too far during your trip to Liang County. As long as the official salt in Liang County is brought into order and acts as a deterrent, it will be successful. If you want to dig deeper, you can't compete with the power of one person alone. Take away the Hongxing gang and stop it in time to serve the purpose of killing the chicken and scare the monkey. "
"The Hongxing Gang is just a way for them to avoid responsibility for their crimes. If one Hongxing Gang is eliminated, there will be a second and third one. As long as they can't be uprooted, they will spring up like mushrooms after a rain."
Xiao Wu closed the account book and handed it to Wenyou.
"Sister Wen should keep this account book first. When the time comes, I will go to the poplar forest outside the city to pick up the goods. You will still hide in the dark in case of emergency."
Wenyou took the account book and put it on her body, "The carriage is already waiting in the back alley. When will you set off?"
Xiao Wu glanced at the hourglass, stood up and straightened his clothes, with a determined look in his eyes.
"It's time to close the net."
With Wenyou's help, he left the hotel smoothly.
There was an inconspicuous carriage parked in the back alley, and Cheng Qian leaned against the carriage, acting as the groom.
"master,"
When Cheng Qian saw his master coming out, he bowed his hands and then nodded to Wenyou.
He had seen this aunt reach out before, and he sincerely admired her. Knowing that this was the adopted daughter of the old lady, I was thinking about how to find a chance to compare notes after returning home.
Xiao Wu got on the carriage and couldn't help but ask before lowering the curtain.
"Sister Wen, why are you leaving the city?"
"You go first, there are so many people and it's easy to attract attention."
After watching the carriage leave the alley and drive onto the street, Wenyou turned into an ordinary farmyard and moved out of the big red horse.
His attire at this time was that of a knight-errant. Leading the horse Yoyo Dada, he blended into the crowd. Keep an appropriate distance from the carriage.
After leaving the city, he took the lead and left the city. Cheng Qian only saw dust flying in front of him and people running away.
Half an hour later, Wen Youbian came to a slope and looked down at the poplar forest not far away.
At this time, there was still half an hour before Shishenshi, and a group of people had already gathered in Yang Shulin. Everyone had bulging bags at their waists, and there were sacks piled in the middle, which should be salt for trade.
The leader was wearing a half-mask, leaning against a poplar tree with his arms folded, staring blankly at the official road.
This person is Wang Shunxing, the leader of the Hongxing Gang.
Although he is short in stature, his strong and strong shoulders make him look like a practicing martial artist.
A moment later, a carriage came swaying from the official road. When people in the woods discovered it, they immediately reported it to the masked man.
The man stood up straight and stared at the carriage for a moment with squinted eyes, his brows knitted into a knot.
"Damn, what does this mean?"
"What happened to the gang leader?"
"It's okay, just wait a minute." If it was a passerby, wouldn't it be a joke?
Until the carriage stopped by the roadside, Xiaowu got off the carriage and walked into the forest with Cheng Qian. Wang Shunxing immediately became alert and stared at the master and servant.
"Who is coming?"
Xiaowu didn't waste any words, and directly took out the iron plate and handed it over,
"Receive the goods, I wonder if they are ready?"
Wang Shunxing took the iron plate, checked it, and immediately laughed and bowed to them,
"So it turns out that guests have arrived, I'm sorry."
While speaking, he also looked behind them and couldn't help frowning,
"There are only two guests?"
"What's wrong, is there a problem?"
"Don't misunderstand, sir, we have no problem, but I'm just curious about how you transport the goods?"
"This is our business. Now I want to check the goods. After confirming that everything is correct, I will settle the bill and you can leave."
"Guests, please feel free."
Hearing Xiaowu's cold tone, Wang Shunxing didn't care, and directly made way, greeted the people behind him, and made a gesture of affection.
Xiaowu glanced at Cheng Qian, "Go, check the quality. Is there any difference?"
Cheng Qian received the order and walked over with a swagger. He opened the sacks and began to inspect them one by one.
After half a minute, Cheng Qian turned back and nodded to Xiaowu.
Wang Shunxing looked at the eyes of the two and pulled the corner of his mouth,
"If it is correct, please pay the balance and we will leave separately."
"Of course, wait a moment."
After Xiaowu said that, he turned back to the carriage and took out a box from the carriage.