Chapter 895 Ji Zijuan Mandarin Ducks Come to the Door

 The investigation by Wu Yaoqing and his party came to an inconclusive result after three days.

All signs indicate that this group of robbers probably numbered between 30 and 50 people, and their number of crimes was not limited to this one.

In the past five years, about eleven cases similar to the criminal methods of this gang have occurred, and they are basically concentrated in Yutian-Fengrun-Lulong-Funing and Tianjin Wei-Liangchengsuo-Kaiping Zhongtunwei-Luanzhou. On both lines.

The former line is mainly for caravans coming from the capital, or caravans returning from Liaodong to the capital, while the latter line is mainly for caravans coming from the canal to Liaodong via Tianjin Wei, or returning goods from Liaodong and boarding ships to Jiangnan via Tianjin Wei. Caravan.

In a word, this group of people, or not necessarily a group of people, but they are gangs of bandits with similar committing methods and styles. They all target the merchants traveling from the capital to Liaodong and from Jiangnan to Liaodong via the canal. These caravans may be large or small, but whether they are going to Liaodong or coming back from Liaodong, they have a lot of money and water, so they are naturally the best fat sheep.

However, large caravans basically have to hire armed escorts, and even those with connections have to ask the garrison in Ji Town to take care of them and send a team of soldiers to **** them. However, it is difficult for small and medium-sized caravans or caravans with few connections. If you encounter it, you will consider yourself unlucky.

However, judging from the frequency, the frequency of crimes committed by this or several groups of gangsters is not too high, eleven times in five years, an average of only two times a year, which is not worth compared with the hundreds of thousands of business travelers traveling through Liaodong every year. Mention, of course, this only specifically refers to thieves of this size, but an ordinary bandit gang of 10, 20 or even a few people is another matter.

 “Your judgment…?”

Feng Ziying has regained her usual calmness, her eyes are distant, and her fingers are tapping on the desk.

"It is certain that this group or even two or three groups of thieves with similar committing methods should have a close relationship with the Jizhen garrison, but they may not necessarily be stationed in our Yongping Prefecture, because since these eleven crimes have been committed In terms of location selection, the section from Zhenzi Town to Shahe Ferry, Yutian to Fengrun, that is, the section from Xingzhou Qiantunwei, Tianjin Wei (Zhigu) to Liangchengsuo, and the section from Liangchengsuo to Kaiping Zhongtunwei are The number of crimes committed the most, and the period from Lulong to Funing was only once..."

Wu Yaoqing's investigation was very detailed. Not only in Luanzhou, but also from Lulong to Funing, he specially arranged for people to travel almost everywhere.

"Furthermore, I have investigated and found out that this is the only time that according to the investigation files of the Lulong County Prison Office, the thieves' spies have been following from Fengrun, because they happened to encounter a group of troops coming from the capital to **** ordnance to Liaodong. They went together, but the team had to rest for two days in Lulong, so they went on their own, but they were robbed sixty miles away from Funing..."

Feng Ziying frowned slightly, "According to you, these thieves are just trying to make money?"

"That should be the case. In these eleven crimes, less than ten people were actually injured and died, and only once was because the other party had as many as twenty armed escorts, so they thought they could give it a try before resisting. As a result, four people died. Three people were injured, and the others took control of the situation with one strike many times without causing much damage..."

 Wu Yaoqing's answer deepened Feng Ziying's suspicion.

"According to what you said, this attack should not have happened. Every time, the other party has accurate intelligence support, and the target's security force, value of property and even the route of travel are very clear. But these concubines like mine He and the girl just brought some household items and clothes with them, no special belongings, how could they start? "

Wu Yaoqing also didn’t understand this.

Logically speaking, if this group of thieves had followed their original style, they should have figured out the target situation long ago. The adults and their families came from Yutian and Fengrun, and walked for several days along the way, and also rested on the way. , they must have spies in the inns and restaurants in these places. They should be aware of how many valuables there are, and they should even know the strength of the escorts. Why would they take action?

You can tell at a glance that Feng An and Feng Tai are veterans of fighting on the battlefield, and they both ride on horseback with their bows clasped behind their backs. This cannot be concealed, and the standards of their five subordinates are not weak either. Even if twenty or thirty horsemen and bandits are attacking, they should know that this business has to pay a price and may not be cost-effective, but why does the other party still come?

This only shows that the other party is not here for money.

 Feng Ziying and Wu Yaoqing's eyes met.

“Yao Qing, it seems that many people are still very dissatisfied with my coming to Yongping...” Feng Ziying shook her head.

The former Tongzhi never filled the vacancy after he took office, but delayed it for more than a year. This situation was extremely rare. Qi Yongtai also reminded himself in a subtle way that some people seemed to be reluctant to fill the vacancy with the Tongzhi of Yongping Mansion.

Feng Ziying didn't know the reason why he didn't want to see Tongzhi fill the gap, and who didn't want to see Tongzhi fill the gap, but he felt that it might have something to do with the attack on his family members on the road this time.

Although Feng Ziying came to Yongping Mansion not long ago, she solved the problem of military craftsmen in Ji Town as soon as she came. Now everyone in the government knows that a group of Shanxi merchants and large iron smelting companies in Guangdong are planning to build an iron factory in Yongping Mansion, and it is said that The scale was very large, and naturally it caused a great shock in the mansion.

In addition, I don’t know if I asked Changli and Laoting to send the investigation on coastal defense, that is, Japanese pirates, to the government. It also aroused some people’s vigilance. The Huimin Salt Field involves too many interests, and even Feng Ziying doesn’t dare to do it easily now. To intervene, you must first touch the bottom of the Japanese pirates from the side.

It can be said that the court was not satisfied with the situation in Yongping Mansion, and many people in Yongping Mansion were also dissatisfied. However, while many people were dissatisfied, there were also many people who were very satisfied, and even hoped that this situation would continue.

Wu Yaoqing did not respond to Feng Ziying's words for a while, but thought for a while before slowly saying: "Sir, Yaoqing feels that this attack by the other party does not really mean anything, it is more like a demonstration or intimidation. , but they underestimated our strength, which is why this situation happened..."

“Hmm, demonstration, intimidation?” Feng Ziying nodded thoughtfully, “Then who are they?”

Wu Yaoqing hesitated for a moment and said, "Sir, why don't we recruit Brother Wenyan? I believe that Brother Wenyan should be better at these aspects. I'm not as good as Brother Wenyan in this aspect."

"Yao Qing, there is no need to belittle yourself, you have done a good job." Feng Ziying was telling the truth.

This is not the place Wu Yaoqing is most familiar with in Yangzhou and Xuzhou. It is a completely unfamiliar place. Wu Yaoqing can lead a few people to make such progress in more than half a year. He is very satisfied.

Even if Wang Wenyan comes, he may be more rigorous in planning and planning, but he may not be able to do much better than Wu Yaoqing in other aspects.

 “That sir,…”

"This matter is as it is for the time being. Please explain to Luanzhou and investigate slowly as usual. There is no need to start a big fight..." Feng Ziying's eyes turned cold, "Since I want to do something, I will definitely touch some people. These people will jump out sooner or later, so you can arrange for people to investigate slowly and deeply..."

 After Wu Yaoqing left, Feng Ziying calmed down and thought about it carefully.

If it is just a simple threat, then what you are doing or doing must have touched some people. What could it be?

Some people must be unhappy with the takeover of the craftsmen's households in Xingzhou Youtunwei. The direct victim was Xingzhou Youtunwei, which was the territory of General Niu Chengdong. Feng Ziying was not sure how much impact the takeover of the craftsmen's households would have on them. .

 In addition, he supported Shanxi merchants and the Zhuang family, a large iron smelting company in Guangdong, to build large iron plants in Yongping Prefecture, which was bound to have a direct impact on the large iron smelting companies in Yongping Prefecture and even the eastern Shuntian Prefecture, such as Fengrun and Zunhua.

Originally, their iron materials were sold throughout the North because the emperor's daughter had no worries about getting married. Now, once their own iron factory is built, regardless of the scale, it may directly impact their business. Could this be the reason? Hard to say.

Then there is the matter of rectifying public security and tracking down Japanese pirates. Is there anyone who is afraid of following the clues to investigate and deal with something, whether it is bandits who have connections with the army, or Japanese pirates who are deeply involved with big families in Changli and Leting, or even It is also directly related to the interests of Huimin Salt Farm. Such huge interests are enough to make countless people take risks.

While I was thinking about it, I heard a rush of footsteps coming in, and it turned out to be Jinchuan'er: "Master, Yuanyang is here, specifically looking for me."

Feng Ziying was taken aback and almost thought something had happened at home, but when she thought about it, Qingwen or Yun Shang should have come if something happened at home. When would it be Yuanyang's turn?

 Is there something wrong with Baochai or Daiyu? It shouldn't be. It's not that Zijuan or Ying'er are not familiar with it. They both know everything about it. Where can't they come?

 “Please come in quickly.”

Seeing that Yuanyang was covered in dust and had a tired look on his face, Feng Ziying couldn't help but frown: "Yuanyang, if it's not a particularly urgent matter, you'd better go and rest for half a day before talking to me."

"No, Master, I'd better talk about the matter first and then go to rest." Yuanyang glanced at Jinchuan'er next to him. Jinchuan'er was a little surprised. He couldn't listen to anything? Is there anything else in the Jia family that needs to be avoided? However, she still nodded knowingly, "Master, let Yuanyang speak first. The servant here will let someone boil the water first. When Yuanyang is done, let her take a bath and have a good rest."

Feng Ziying nodded and then motioned Yuanyang to sit down and talk in detail.

Yuanyang didn't dare to delay. After thinking carefully about his words, he told Feng Ziying word by word what Baoqin had brought. He didn't dare to add or delete a single sentence in it, for fear of affecting Feng Ziying's judgment.

 (End of this chapter)