Chapter 195: Floating Corpses in the Canal
At any time, the vast Grand Canal is a miracle in human history, maybe Yang Guang is not so mediocre as the legend, if he is given a proper environment, maybe the land of China can give birth to another emperor through the ages. But it's a pity that history has never been if, and now the Grand Canal has only left Yang Guang with that infamy through the ages, becoming a king and defeating a villain, since ancient times!
It was a large brig, and it had a flag on it with a large Lu character written on it. There is no one on this Grand Canal who does not know the meaning of this word, Shandong Lu family, what a huge family this is. Perhaps the only family that can compete with the Lu family is the Wang family of the Guanlong nobles.
The speed of the boat is not very fast, at this time a young man in a gray round-necked robe is standing on the bow of the boat to enjoy the scenery, this young man is not handsome at all, but the two purple-clothed maids beside him are enviable.
"Second son, look at the people on the boat in front of you, they have been staring at us!" One of the quiet-looking maidservants whispered.
"Hehe, those people are watching you two, hehe!" The boy in brocade turned his head and smiled, the familiar face was not Fang Yiai or anyone, I saw him holding his chin and asked with interest, "Do you two know our current identities?" ”
Haitang pursed her lips and smiled, and replied very casually, "Second son, don't worry, the servant knows, you are the second son of the Lu family, Lu Zihao, right?" ”
"Well, the children can be taught!" Fang Yiai smiled, then stood up straight with his arms and said arrogantly, "Jie'er, Yaer, why don't you come over to loosen my shoulders for my son?" ”
"Yes, second son, Jie'er obeys!" Haitang was very smart, and she knew what Fang Yiai wanted to do in an instant, so she twisted her willow waist and walked to Fang Yiai's side and rubbed her shoulders for him. Cheng Linger secretly scolded Fang Yiai's shamelessness, although she was unwilling, she still obediently occupied Fang Yiai's other shoulder.
The rich businessmen on the opposite boat sighed one by one after seeing this scene, this Lu family is the Lu family, even the maidservants who serve people are so stunning, this little son of the Lu family is really a blessing.
"Third Master Liu, did you say that the little boy opposite is really Lu Zihao, the second son of the Lu family?" The one who spoke was a middle-aged man in a white brocade robe, this man looked very ordinary, with a round face, coupled with a thin figure, the whole person was not powerful at all. But even so, no one dared to underestimate him, because just by looking at the gold threads embroidered on his robe, he knew that this person was not easy to mess with.
The person who was called Liu Sanye was actually not very old, just an honorific title given to him by acquaintances. People who often run on the Grand Canal know that Liu Youze is this person, because this person is sincere, and he is more righteous, so the people he knows gave him an honorific title called Liu Sanye.
Liu You touched the short beard on his chin, and said with a noncommittal smile, "Brother Manshan, I don't know this, it has always been the eldest prince Lu Ziying who has come forward before, and this Lu Zihao rarely shows up, who knows what he looks like." But Brother Manshan, I don't think there is anything to doubt about this, even if the son on the other side is not Lu Zihao, it is estimated that the identity is not simple, otherwise the Lu family will not hand over their number one merchant ship to him. ”
Zhu Manshan nodded with a smile, he pointed to the direction of the boat and said, "Liu Sanye is about to arrive in Chuzhou in front of him, I wonder if the third master is interested in accompanying the younger brother back to the house for a drink?" ”
Liu Youze waved his hand and laughed, "Brother Manshan, I think it's okay to forget it this time, the river has not been very peaceful recently, so I still said that it would be better to return the freight back to Yangzhou as soon as possible." ”
"Well, since that's the case, the little brother is not reluctant, if he has leisure and the mountains will go to Yangzhou, then the third master will have to bother!"
"Hehe, Brother Manshan, where is this, when you arrive in Yangzhou, you should be satisfied with your brother, how about the girl in Yuexinlou as you choose?"
"Haha, the third master who knows me is also!" As soon as Zhu Manshan heard the name of Yuexinlou, his eyes began to glow, he didn't have any hobbies, so he liked to go around the Qinglou and tease the girl.
"Brother Manshan, aren't you afraid of the head of the family who forbids your feet?" Liu You joked with a smile.
But Zhu Manshan waved his hand indifferently, "Third master, the virtuous lady in the younger brother's family is very virtuous, as long as I don't bring people home, she won't do anything to me." ”
Liu You patted Zhu Manshan's shoulder with a little envy, "Brother Manshan, what a blessing!" ”
"Where, hey, hey!"
After the boat arrived in Chuzhou, Liu Youze's big boat stopped for a while and left the dock, but Fang Yuai's boat stopped on the shore. Not only that, Fang Yiai also led people off the boat and came directly to the Guitong Silver outside Chuzhou City. The name is quotation marks, as the name suggests, it is a place to provide money and save money, this silver number is also the house of the love to let Feng Siliu to run, relying on the Grand Canal, Guitong Silver was soon recognized by the merchants of the north and south, and now few of the merchants walking on the Grand Canal have rarely carried a large amount of money back and forth.
After coming to the silver number, Fang Yiai just smiled and said to the guy, "Go and inform the shopkeeper, just say that the second son Lu Zihao is visiting!" ”
Soon after the guy left, he saw Feng Siliu running out in a hurry, and after seeing Fang Yiai's face moved, he bowed and said, "Second Prince Lu, please talk inside!" ”
After coming to the back hall, Fang Yiai also put away his cynical appearance, he sat on the chair and frowned and asked, "Ah Si, how is the investigation?" ”
"Owner, after receiving your instructions, I left Luoyang and rushed to Yangzhou, after more than ten days of inquiry, I found that the tax silver was lost very strangely. According to your statement, Lord Song Boxuan Song died in Yushan County, Yangzhou, but as far as I know, Lord Song's body was found in Huating County, Suzhou! ”
Listening to Feng Siliu's words, Fang Yiai couldn't help but be a little moved, there is really no shortage of bold people in this world, these people even dare to fake.
"Ah Si, is there anything else?"
"The owner, you may not believe it, until now, the body of Lord Song has been found, but the ship transporting the tax silver and the soldiers on board have no news at all, as if they disappeared out of thin air" Feng Siliu stopped and looked at Fang Yiai's face when he said this, he knew that his master was probably already angry.
Sure enough, as Feng Siliu expected, Fang Yiai slammed the table, stood up and laughed coldly, "Very good, good and ruthless, it seems that these people don't take the court seriously at all." ”
"Young Master, do I need to do something now?" Qin Hu said with a straight face.
"Uncle Tiger, you follow me!" After Fang Yiai finished speaking, he summoned Li Mu over, and he whispered to Li Mu, "Li Mu, you go and find out who is the person who gave Song Boxuan the autopsy, and you must protect this person!" ”
"Major General rest assured, Li Muding will live up to his mission!" Li Mu reported it, hugged his fists, took the Tang knife in his hand, and left the silver horn with two Zuo Wuwei guards.
After Li Mu left, Fang Yiai also sat down again, he squeezed his forehead, there are still too few places to start now, it must take a lot of time to get from Chang'an to Suzhou, such a long time is enough for others to do a lot of things.
Haitang stood behind Fang Yiai, and couldn't help but feel a little confused, no wonder Miss kept saying that the second son was not simple, and it was not until today that Haitang saw the calm side of the second son as a general. Cheng Ling'er didn't speak, although she was a little rude, she also knew that Fang Yiai was very sad now.
The room was very quiet, and just when Feng Siliu opened his mouth to say something, there was a noisy noise outside, and the noise was not small.
"What's going on?" Qin Hu said with some displeasure.
"General Qin, don't worry, I'll go out and have a look first!" Feng Siliu left the house as he spoke, and after a cup of tea, Feng Siliu ran back, only to see him panting and saying, "The owner, the word has spread outside, saying that a lot of floating corpses have been found in the mouth of the dumb man!" ”
"What?" Fang Yiai stood up when he heard this, he waved his hand without hesitation and said, "Uncle Hu, you go and bring the horse, let's go to the dumb mouth!" ”
"Yes, young master!" Qin Hu said and shook off his steps and ran out of the silver horn, and soon led the horse on the boat, the black tiger estimated that he had been holding back on the boat for a long time, and as soon as he saw Fang Yiai, he spread his hooves and ran over.
Fang Yiai touched the neck of the black tiger and said to Feng Siliu, "Ah Si, is that guy credible?" ”
"Don't worry, Ah Hui is absolutely loyal, otherwise I won't let him see you!"
"Well, that's good, Ah Si, you know where the dumb mouth is, right?" Fang Yiai looked at the Chuzhou wharf and asked helplessly.
"I know the dumb mouth, it belongs to Qingxi County, not far from here, if you ride a horse, you can get there in an hour!"
"Okay, Ah Si, then you lead the way!" Fang Yiai said and turned over on the horse, but at this time the thing that gave him a headache came out again, what should I do with this begonia, she is not from martial arts, it is okay to ride a horse slowly, if you run fast, let alone control the horse, just don't fall off the horse. Fang Yiai couldn't do it, so he had to pat the saddle and say to Haitang, "Haitang, are you staying here or going with me?" ”
"Second son, I'd better go with you!" Haitang frowned, she didn't want to stay in this silver number, and when she came, the young lady told her to follow the second son.
"Hey, you're going to ride a horse with me right now!" Fang Yiai stretched out his hand as he spoke, but Haitang did not hesitate, and generously took Fang Yiai's big hand and sat in front of Fang Yiai.
A dozen horses kicked up dust and disappeared in front of the silver trumpet. If he could, Fang Yiai really didn't want to go dumb, because he knew that it would be another tragedy.
People are sometimes like this, money, fame and fortune are always two insurmountable gaps.
Buddhism is called red dust, and red dust is the world!
(To be continued)