A Clash of Gods - Chapter 935

[Chapter 925 Unexpected Visit]

Qi Ning said with a smile: “The Jiang family started out by maritime trade, so naturally they have a lot of contact with the East Sea Master.”

“To be honest, Jiang Mantian donates a batch of supplies to the Donghai Navy every year. Besides, he doesn’t have much contact with the Navy.” Shen Liangqiu shook his head and said, “When the Governor was alive, he was very close to the Jiang family. Less communication.”

Qi Ning said curiously, “The East China Sea Master controls the East China Sea, and the Jiang family’s fleet trades, how can they have little contact with the Navy Master?”

Shen Liangqiu hesitated for a moment before saying, “The Marquis may not know that the Jiang family had some connections with Zhuo Qingyang back then!”

“General Shen is saying that Mr. Zhuo once taught Jiang Suiyun in the East China Sea?” Qi Ning knew that Zhuo Qingyang had stayed in the East China Sea for a while, and received warm hospitality from the Jiang family, and Jiang Suiyun was still there. Under Zhuo Qingyang’s family, Jiang Suiyun was smart and clever. Zhuo Qingyang still felt good about him back then, and later even recommended Jiang Suiyun to the imperial court as an official.

Shen Liangqiu said: “Mr. Zhuo Qingyang is only eight buckets tall, and he is a great scholar in the world. In fact, when he was young, he often came to the East China Sea and had contacts with Jiang Mantian at that time. Jiang Man is a genius in learning, and it is said that Jiang Mantian When I was young, I once passed on the name of supernatural powers, which can be regarded as a far-reaching reputation in the East China Sea.”

Qi Ning knew Jiang Suiyun quite well, but he didn’t know much about Jiang Mantian, the head of the Jiang family, but he also knew in his heart that this Jiang Mantian would be extraordinary if he could make the Jiang family the number one tycoon in the East China Sea.

“Since this person is only eight fights tall, and he can even have friendship with Mr. Zhuo, why didn’t he become an official in the court?” Qi Ning was a little puzzled.

Shen Liangqiu said: “Many people have this question. With Jiang Mantian’s talent statement, it is actually not difficult to become an official in the court. But this person has never been involved in officialdom, and has always been obsessed with maritime trade.” After a pause, he continued to explain: “The Han family in the East China Sea was very strong back then. When they separated the East China Sea, maritime trade was an important source of support for their finances, and the Han family monopolized maritime trade and never let other families get involved. Naturally, the family does not dare to compete with the Han family, so they can only take out the money and follow the Han family to drink soup.”

“My Great Chu destroyed the Han family. It is said that the old Marquis Jindao used the captured Han family ships when he started to set up a navy.” Qi Ning nodded slightly.

Shen Liangqiu nodded and said, “What Marquis said is exactly what the Marquis said. Fortunately, the old Marquis used his troops quickly, otherwise the Han family would have fled far away with the fleet, but even so, some of the Han family’s naval forces fled in a hurry, and later It has become a scourge of the East China Sea, and it took the old man many years to settle down. After the Han family fell into disrepair, the maritime trade was interrupted for a time, and the imperial court also wanted to restore maritime trade, but in order to restore maritime trade, it must rely on the local East China Sea. The wealthy family, they are familiar with the East China Sea, and they are very familiar with the trade methods at sea, and the old man knows this, so!”

“Could it be that the old marquis recommended the Jiang family?”

Shen Liangqiu said: “After the old marquis pacified the East China Sea, among the four major families in the East China Sea, the Jiang family is the most cooperative, and the court also needs such a person, and Jiang Mantian also walked around Zhuo Qingyang’s contacts at that time, so the court will restore the East China Sea. The errand of trade was handed over to the Jiang family, and the condition was naturally to receive a heavy reward from it. After Jiang Mantian got the errand, he immediately began to reorganize the fleet, and in just over a year, trade at sea was resumed.”

Qi Ning said: “Since we are at sea, we naturally need the protection of the navy, why do the Jiang family and the navy rarely move around?”

Shen Liangqiu hesitated before saying, “It’s mainly because of the Ministry of Household, the Ministry of Household has submitted a letter to the imperial court, and the Jiang family caravan can be managed by the Ministry of Household, and there is no need to involve the East Sea Marines. In the first two years, the Jiang family and the Donghai Navy were very close, and at the beginning of the trade, the navy did send a few warships to escort them, but after two years, the Jiang family got it from the imperial court. The decree, you can equip yourself with some escort ships to escort them, and after many years, the old man has also eliminated almost the bandits at sea, and ordinary bandits would not dare to provoke the Jiang family’s caravan.”

Qi Ning mentioned Shen Liangqiu about these times,

The words were cautious, and it was a little strange at first, but it was quickly understood.

The East Sea Division has 30,000 soldiers and horses and hundreds of warships. It is a huge military force in the East China Sea, and maritime trade has benefited a lot. The Jiang family has become the number one giant in the East China Sea because of maritime trade. The East China Sea division and the Jiang family walk together, and even the East China Sea division manages the trade at sea. The combination of powerful military power and huge wealth will naturally make the court feel jealous.

Of course, the court did not want the Old Marquis of the Golden Sabre to control the huge financial source in addition to the Donghai Sea Master, so pulling out the household was nothing more than to cut off the connection between the Donghai Sea Master and the Jiang family.

Since Qi Ning understood this, he also understood why Tantai Zhilin did not get too close to Jiang Mantian. Although the sky was high and the road was far away, the imperial court must have eyes on the East China Sea and beware of the Tantai family and the Jiang family. Approaching it was like letting Wei Shutong keep an eye on Shu King Li Hongxin in Xichuan.

During the gossip, the sky was completely dark, and the autopsy was still in the house. It didn’t take long for Wei Yujiang to come out of the house first, and everyone immediately turned towards him. At this time, the director Zheng who performed the autopsy by himself also came up from behind Wei Yujiang and bowed his hands. Said: “Master Hou, General Shen, I have already inspected the remains of the Great Governor in detail.”

Before Qi Ning could speak, Shen Liangqiu had already asked, “Mr. Zheng, where is the fatal injury of the Great Governor?”

“General Shen, the Governor General has no other fatal wounds on his body. All the wounds on his body are old wounds. For at least half a year, except for the streak on his neck, there is no new injury.” Director Zheng said cautiously: “I have also checked the blood. There is no poison in the blood of the governor, so there is no poisoning by others. From the perspective of the lungs, the governor is indeed suffocated to death.”

Shen Liangqiu frowned, his eyes deep.

“Mr. Zheng, does the result of your inspection show that the Grand Commander did commit suicide by hanging?” Qi Ning asked.

Director Zheng nodded and said, “Reporting to the Marquis, the only new injury of the Grand Governor is the streak on the neck. I have checked the throat tube, and it is indeed because of the hanging beam that I can’t breathe, my lungs are swollen, and I finally died of suffocation.” Glancing at Wei Yujiang, he said, “Wei Sishen also made the same judgment.”

“Master Hou, what Director Zheng said is not bad.” Wei Yujiang said solemnly: “As a result of the autopsy, the governor was indeed suffocated to death by Xuanliang, and the scar on his neck must have been caused by Xuanliang, so Bieji and Director Zheng can use their lives. Guarantee, the cause of death of the Grand Governor is indeed suicide by hanging beams, and there is no other reason.”

“How is this possible!” Shen Liangqiu’s face was ugly: “Director Zheng, Secretary Wei, are you sure you didn’t make a mistake in your judgment?”

“General Shen, when Director Zheng was still a clerk, he never made a mistake.” Wei Yujiang said sternly: “Although the ability is shallow, there will be no problem with self-confidence.”

Shen Liangqiu stayed for a moment, then slowly turned around, raised his head slightly and looked at the already pitch-black sky, dazed.

Qi Ning patted Shen Liangqiu lightly on the shoulder, and said, “General Shen’s condolences and change. Wei Sishen and Zheng Zhushi used their lives to guarantee that the governor was indeed hanging himself, so there should be no problem. Moreover, we can all see the situation at the scene. It is clear that when the Governor committed suicide, there was no one else in the house, and it was impossible for anyone to enter or leave, so it would not be at the hands of others.”

Shen Liangqiu let out a long sigh, clenched his fists and said, “But why did the Governor commit suicide? I really don’t understand.”

“In order to find out why the Governor committed suicide, I think I have to talk to my wife.” Qi Ning said, “Maybe there is something difficult to say about the Governor, others don’t know, the wife may know.”

Shen Liangqiu had a solemn expression, nodded slightly, and said, “Master Hou, you have come all the way from the capital, the journey is exhausting, and it is already dark, the humble general will arrange dinner, and then have a good night’s rest, if the madam agrees, let the madam see the marquis tomorrow. .”

Qi Ning thought for a moment, nodded slightly, and then asked, “General Shen, what instructions does the old marquis have for you?”

Shen Liangqiu was stunned, not understanding the meaning of Qi Ning’s words, and Qi Ning said again: “The Governor has passed away, so the body can’t be kept like this forever. Did the old marquis ever order the body of the Governor to be transported back to the capital?”

Shen Liangqiu hesitated for a moment, and UU read www.sonicmtl.com before saying: “Master Hou, how the great governor will be buried, the humble general dare not speak ill, and the old master did not order to come here, but I will see my wife tomorrow, my wife should have claim.”

“If that’s the case, then everything can only be decided after seeing Madam tomorrow.” Qi Ning glanced at the room and said, “Is this study being guarded day and night?”

Shen Liangqiu said: “Don’t worry, Lord Hou, there are three layers of guards inside and outside this courtyard, and no one will dare to break in.”

Qi Ning nodded, Shen Liangqiu raised his hand and said, “Master Hou, please!”

Qi Ning didn’t stay too long, and went outside the courtyard. The group followed Qi Ning out of the courtyard. They didn’t take a few steps, but saw a guard from the governor’s mansion hurried over. Seeing Shen Liangqiu, he stepped forward and said, “General, Governor Chen. ask to see!”

“What is he here for?” Shen Liangqiu frowned: “Who does he want to see?”

“Chairman Chen said he wanted to come to see Jin Yihou.” The guard said, “I’ll be waiting in the front hall right now.”

Qi Ning was stunned, and Shen Liangqiu was also a little surprised, looked at Qi Ning and asked, “Master Hou, Chen Ting knows that you are in the East China Sea?”

Qi Ning shook his head and said, “This Marquis’ trip is very secretive, and he didn’t show it to the outside world, and he was all dressed up in disguise to enter the city, just didn’t want to disturb too many people.” He frowned slightly: “Is this Chen Ting the governor of the East China Sea?”

“Exactly.” Shen Liangqiu said: “Chen Ting was the governor sent by the imperial court to the East China Sea three years ago. The Great Governor committed suicide. So far, he has never been informed.” His face was suspicious: “Hou Ye has just arrived in Gulin City, how did he get the news so quickly?”

Qi Ning smiled slightly and said, “It’s useless for us to speculate here. Going to see this Governor Chen, everything will be revealed!” He walked over to the front hall—

ps: The wound was inflamed, and I was hanged for two days. At present, the recovery of the injury is not bad. It is not a big problem. Please be considerate!

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