Chapter 5 The average, the third in the world
Originally, Wang Xiao thought this matter would end soon, and he was planning to take advantage of the time to visit various scenic spots and historical sites in Yangzhou City.
But things went beyond his expectations.
He Meng went out for two days, and after he came back, he directly arrested Fang Yu.
Fang Yu is so bachelor that he told everything directly.
Her family was threatened and asked her to find a way to take Lin Ruhai a pill. If she didn't obey, the whole family would die.
Although Fang Yu was married, he was still a concubine. However, the other family still had a deep affection. In the end, she personally coaxed the unprepared Lin Ruhai to take the pill.
This is not a chronic poison that requires long-term use, but a disposable thing. As for what it is, she is not sure.
Things are now complicated.
"The most important thing is to figure out what that pill is. Only then can you prescribe the right medicine."
Wang Xiao thought about it and pointed out the theme directly.
Lin Ruhai nodded, that's true.
"How can we figure out what poison is?" He Meng, who was standing beside him, couldn't help but speak.
"This has to be found from the source." Wang Xiao explained, "This time the matter should have started because of the salt administration, and the big head behind it must be in the capital. However, the person who executed it must be a big shot among the salt dealers. This person should not be difficult to find."
The salt merchants are rich and rich, and everyone in the world knows them.
But if you want to maintain such a huge wealth, it is unimaginable that no one in the court can be a backer.
Behind every salt merchant who was on the table was a big shot, there was a big man standing, from ministers in the court to royal relatives, and even the Supreme Emperor who lived in the deep palace.
A large part of the silver earned by the salt merchants was sent to the main people. Once any major player is in trouble, the salt merchant will be doomed.
"I heard that Jiangchun, the Salt Merchants Association, had received the Supreme Emperor who visited Jiangnan several times."
Wang Xiao was not busy practicing Eagle Claw Kung Fu all day long in the past two days. He collected information from many places and analyzed it.
The top salt merchants in Yangzhou will be replaced in 10 or 20 years, but Jiang Chun is the only exception.
Jiang Chun has stood in Yangzhou for decades, and his biggest reliance is that the Supreme Emperor stands behind him.
Fang Yu's family is also a wealthy salt merchant in Yangzhou City. Only Jiang Chun can do it in the entire Yangzhou City if he can coerce their family to attack the salt inspector who is in charge.
Lin Ruhai remained silent.
There are many things involved in this matter, which are very complicated. It is not only the salt affairs matter, but also the struggle for power and profit between the emperor and the Supreme Emperor.
"Your aunt and your cousin said to the public that they died of illness, but in fact they were all harmed by evil people!"
Lin Ruhai once had a son, but he died at the age of three. In addition, his wife Jia Min also died after coming to Yangzhou City.
What is said to the outside world is death from illness, but now someone has taken action after Lin Ruhai said this.
"At that time, I had to collect salt taxes for His Majesty and dealt with many people. The salt merchant was anxious to jump over the wall and took action against them as a warning. Although I also killed many salt merchants, the big leader was still out of trouble. Now, he finally took action against me."
After Lin Ruhai took office, the salt tax increased from more than one million taels to more than five million taels. It seemed that the results were brilliant, but it was snatched from the salt merchants and their backers.
Lin Ruhai was not moved at that time, because of his identity and the emperor's protection. This tone was spread on Jia Min and Lin Ruhai's sons.
Wang Xiao suddenly realized in his heart, no wonder Lin Daiyu was sent to Duzhong to raise her family at a young age. It was not that Lin Ruhai didn't want his relatives to be by his side, but to protect her.
Now the emperor wants to increase the salt tax from more than 5 million taels to more than 10 million taels. In anger, those people no longer had any worries in order to protect their own interests and directly attacked Lin Ruhai.
Wang Xiao nodded and expressed his approval.
The description of this paragraph in Dream of Red Mansions is a brief description, but the dangerous struggle inside is a storm, and it may even involve the shocking changes of the iron nets that will surround the future.
"That's Jiang Chun."
Wang Xiao directly named "He is the only one in Yangzhou City who has the ability and motivation to do these things. It seems that he thinks that he is surrounded by the Supreme Emperor behind him, so he has no scruples."
The identity of the salt merchants Shoujiangchun is completely different from that of other salt merchants.
Jiang Chun has many identities, including the first party of the Salt Merchants Chamber of Commerce, the fourth-rank official donation and the post-track official, the second-rank official, the imperial merchants of the inner court, etc.
These identities are all superficial, but what is really important is that Jiang Chun is the Emperor's wallet.
The current emperor reorganized the salt affairs, which also meant to attack the power of the Supreme Emperor.
Seventeen years ago, the current emperor used coercive methods to force the Supreme Emperor to abdicate. However, the former emperor still maintained a strong force, and the two sides targeted each other but never completely decided on the outcome.
Lin Ruhai failed to avenge his family. Apart from the lack of evidence, the main reason was that he could not move Jiang Chun.
"The root of this incident lies in Jiang Chun, I will find a way."
Wang Xiao's words made Lin Ruhai serious. "Don't ask about this matter anymore, I will let He Meng deal with it."
Lin Ruhai’s meaning is very simple, and he doesn’t want to involve Wang Xiao.
At this time, Wang Xiao did not say straightforwardly that no, I must take care of it to the end. After responding, he bowed and pushed out Lin Ruhai's room.
"Second Master Lian."
After a while, He Meng came to the garden and saw Wang Xiao standing here with his hands behind his back, holding a sword beside him, as if waiting for him.
"Ship Guard He."
Wang Xiao, whose face was as beautiful as a jade, raised his blue shirt slightly, reached out and said, "I want to ask for two tricks."
Although Wang Xiao has learned a lot of kung fu with his super comprehension ability, he has never really fought. There is no comparison between the specific effect, whether it is to show off his fist or to show off his fist in this last martial arts era.
The big inner guard in front of him is the best mirror. Wang Xiao needs to see clearly how much he is here at this time.
He Meng couldn't help laughing, "Ask for advice? Mr. Lian, don't blame me for telling the truth. You are so weak that you have to lie down for at least three days after the next punch. There are still important things to do, so I'll say goodbye first."
After saying that, he bowed his hand and was about to turn around and leave.
Wang Xiao stepped sideways and blocked him, "Are you scared?"
People who practice martial arts have a hot temper, so how could they bear such aggression? If it weren't for Wang Xiao being a relative of Lin Ruhai, He Meng would have to be full of old fists.
Wang Xiao put down his sword and took off his blue shirt and showed off his short martial arts submission. "Don't be afraid of identity. It's your ability to defeat me, but I can only admire you without resentment. I know you want to beat me, and now I have the opportunity."
Sure enough, He Meng, who was angry with the previous words, said that this was not good, but his body took two steps back and pulled away.
At the gate of the garden, the quirky little girl signaled the maid behind her to silence, and poked her little head out of her little head and looked inside curiously.
Including the time in the world of Swordsman, Wang Xiao only took more than a month to learn those tricks.
Although he has a high understanding, he also studies hard and practices hard. After all, the time is too short and he can only be regarded as learning the basics.
But even so, he still gained the upper hand after fighting with He Meng.
The world of Dream of Red Mansions is also in the Last Martial Arts era, and guards like He Meng are definitely considered masters. But in front of real martial arts, they are still just crop-like styles.
With his fist hit, Wang Xiaoying Clawed directly grabbed the pulse door, turned and twisted his arm and pressed He Meng to the ground.
He Meng is stupid.
Since I was a child, I worked hard to practice martial arts. My skills were actually taken away in front of this young master?
"Come again."
Wang Xiao expressed satisfaction, let go of He Meng and took two steps back, waved to continue.
Finally, He Meng became serious and rushed forward to launch a fierce attack.
Wang Xiao's Eagle Claw and Twelve-way Tan Le are indeed better than He Meng, but his physical fitness is at a disadvantage.
After being restrained by Wang Xiao several times in succession, He Meng also noticed this. He simply did not take any routine, just one force to reduce ten times.
Wang Xiao, whose physical fitness is just about the level of an ordinary person, is not easy to do. After a while, he jumped to "stop."
Looking at He Meng who was puzzled, Wang Xiao smiled and picked up the sword, "Let's try the weapons."
He Meng looked solemn and said, "The swords and guns are eyeless."
"It's okay." Wang Xiao smiled and drew his sword and shook the sword flower. "The weapon that can hurt me in this world has not been built yet."
He Meng narrowed his eyes and stopped talking nonsense. He pulled out his waist knife and rushed forward.
Compared with the inexpensive boxing and kicking skills, the many introductory sword techniques of the Five Mountains Sword Sect are much more exquisite.
Even though Wang Xiao only learned a little bit of the skin because of time, it was enough here.
The sword in He Meng's hand was easily knocked away, and then the long sword in Wang Xiao's hand was already pointed in front of his throat.
"What kind of sword technique is this?"
He Meng's hand was still trembling slightly. He had seen blood. Although he had never been to the battlefield, the private salt dealers had not known how many they had killed. Those brave and brave men had never put such great pressure on him. The knife in his hand was knocked out as soon as he was raised. This kind of thing was completely beyond his imagination.
"Huashan Sword Technique."
Wang Xiao withdrew his sword and shook the beautiful sword flower and said, "Come again."
He Meng shook his head and leaned over to pick up his sword. "The martial arts that he had been studying hard for twenty years are like a joke in front of the young master. I still have something to do, so I will say goodbye."
Seeing He Meng leave the garden in a daze, Wang Xiao's guilt was quickly abandoned.
He now has an intuitive understanding of his combat power and can do many things.
"It's really good to do so many things last time."
Wang Xiao praised his wit. Although he didn't learn well, he was enough to protect himself in the world of the last martial arts. Moreover, this ability is often of unexpected use.
"Come out, I've been watching for so long and I'm not afraid of my eyes falling off."
Lin Daiyu, carrying the corner of her skirt, walked in from outside the courtyard gate, and wandered around Wang Xiao for two times, with agile eyes.
"Second brother, your swordsmanship is so good?"
Wang Xiao smiled, "Overall, the third in the world. Just say anything, and you will naturally agree to what you can do."
Chapter completed!