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    Investigating a case is different from intrigues in the court. You have to peel off the cocoons and not indulge in vain, especially the White Lotus Sect in Tianjin. If Qin Kan and Mou Bin's guesses are correct, the White Lotus Sect has infiltrated into the Tianjin Sanwei. This way to investigate the case  We need to be more careful, otherwise a small mistake or injustice can trigger a mutiny among the three guards in Tianjin.

    The matter was so important that Qin Kan didn't dare to be careless. After arriving in Tianjin, he did nothing but visit Mou Bin, as if he was just visiting Tianjin for a vacation in the government office.

    After coming out of Mou Bin's residence, Qin Kan apologized to the water transportation and salt channel officials and the commanders of the three guards who had been waiting for a long time in the second hall, and everyone exchanged greetings and compliments.

    Qin Kan felt a little impatient, but he could not ignore the formality of welcoming and sending off in the officialdom. He worked hard to deal with it for a long time, but he could not withstand the repeated invitations from Chen Xiong and others. Besides, when the imperial envoy arrived, it was an unwritten rule for officials to receive invitations and banquets.  , Qin Kan had no choice but to go to the banquet reluctantly.

    A luxurious banquet was enjoyed by both the guests and the host. Naturally, several famous prostitutes invited by the officials in advance from the brothel in the capital played the zither and flute and sang and danced. When the banquet came to an end, Qin Kan still shied away from the officials and military generals.  Qin Kan, who was red-faced after drinking, walked out of the restaurant under the resentful gazes of the famous prostitutes.

    As the biting cold wind blew, Qin Kan's eyes became clear again as his drunkenness faded a lot.

    The outside of the restaurant has been cleared, and no idlers are allowed to approach. The wolf-like and tiger-like captains in Jinyi surrounded the restaurant on three floors inside and three floors outside.  Li Er, wearing soft armor, stood quietly at the door of the restaurant, waiting for Qin Kan.

    Qin Kan smiled at him and ordered: "Go and invite Uncle Chen down alone, and tell him that I have something to discuss with him."

    Li Er clasped his fists and responded. Soon, Pingjiang Bo Chen Xiong, who was wearing a long mink fur coat, hurried downstairs. Like Qin Kan, the drunkenness on his face faded a bit when he went downstairs. It seems that drinking is the same as being a human being.  They all kept a few points secretly.

    "I wonder what the Lord Marquis has ordered?" Chen Xiong cupped his hands and said.

    Qin Kan smiled: "Although the night is cold, looking for plum blossoms and secluded places at night is an elegant thing. I wonder if Mr. Chen would like to do this with me?"

    Chen Xiong was stunned for a moment, and then said with a smile: "Master Hou is so elegant, how dare I disobey my order."

    The two of them walked side by side, with hundreds of Jinyi captains more than ten feet apart following closely to escort them.

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    Strictly speaking, Tianjin City is actually a military city and a port near the sea. There are no more than 2,000 ordinary households, and more are sergeants and ships. Tianjin is not only important in geographical location, but also a transfer station between the north and south of the Ming Dynasty. The medicinal materials, wood and specialties of the north are  Rice, silk, and porcelain from the south were all transferred at Tianjin Wharf. Therefore, since the construction of Tianjin City in the Yongle year, Tianjin has been stationed in the water transport yamen. The five generations of the Chen family have been stationed in Tianjin, and they are hereditary governors of water transport.

    The night wind was very cold. Taking a deep breath, Qin Kan could even smell the salty smell of the sea mixed in the wind. Chen Xiong felt that he was half a step behind Qin Kan, and the two of them walked forward in silence.

    I don¡¯t know how long it took, but Qin Kan finally spoke: ¡°Uncle Ping Jiang, does he know why I came to Tianjin this time?¡±

    Chen Xiong said respectfully: "Before the Marquis arrived in Tianjin, all government offices and guards had received official letters from the General Affairs Department. Although the official letter did not say what the Marquis was here for, almost everyone below knew that the White Lotus Sect was rampant and that the  Many of the factory guards were killed. Such evil cults cannot be left unchecked by the imperial court and must be punished to serve as a warning to others."

    Qin Kan smiled and said: "How did the officials and generals in Tianjin react?"

    Chen Xiong smiled bitterly and said: "Including the lower officials, they are naturally in panic all day long. The White Lotus Sect will be eradicated in the future, and if the court holds them accountable, the officials and generals in Tianjin will probably not be able to escape the crime of ineffective supervision."

    Qin Kan nodded and said: "I will tell you the truth. After the White Lotus Sect is wiped out, the imperial court will definitely hold you accountable. But Ping Jiangbo doesn't have to worry. You are the only distinguished nobleman in Tianjin City and you are responsible for the world's water transportation. The imperial court will treat you  It won¡¯t be too harsh, besides, I am currently trying to suppress Bai Lian in Tianjin, and I still need Uncle Ping Jiang¡¯s help in many places. In the future, I will add a few strokes to Uncle Ping Jiang¡¯s meritorious service, which is just a piece of cake.¡±

    Chen Xiong said hurriedly: "Master Hou has something to do, and I will definitely do my best to deal with it."

    "I'm sorry, you're welcome. Uncle Ping Jiang is in charge of water transportation and is responsible for the diversion of rice from south to north. I want to ask you, do you really have this water transportation line in your hands?"

    "That's natural, but although the official is the governor, the number of civilians allocated by the court is limited after all. In many cases, he has to rely on the overt and covert help of the government and canal gangs in various places along the canal transportation line."

    Qin Kan sighed, as the water transport industry flourishes and declines, so does the caobang. Since the beginning of water transport, the caobang has been an indispensable and important role, but it is also the most unstable and dangerous role.In times of peace, the poor men who earn a living from the Cao Gang can be the kindest and most contented obedient people. Once in troubled times, someone incites them, these obedient people will instantly become the most terrifying rebels.

    "How many civilians are there at Tianjin Pier?" Qin Kan suddenly asked.

    Chen Xiong thought for a while and said: "About more than 2,000 people"

    ??????????????????????????????????????????????????? out of shock, Chen Xiong suddenly sweated on his forehead, and said in a trembling voice: "What does the Marquis mean? There are more than two thousand people"

    Qin Kan sighed: "The White Lotus Sect has a habit of targeting the poor people at the bottom who are struggling to make a living. I'm not saying that these two thousand people have been infiltrated by the White Lotus Sect, but they are the most likely to be deceived and cause rebellion after all.  group."

    Chen Xiong was extremely frightened. If the more than two thousand people on the wharf caused trouble and the court investigated them, he would be the first to be unlucky, as the governor of water transportation.

    Chen Xiong's fearful look was soon replaced by murderous intent, and he said gloomily: "Master Hou, the situation is urgent. I would rather kill by mistake than indulge in wrongdoing. I would like to ask Master Hou to use thunderous means. Regardless of whether these civilians have joined the White Lotus Sect or not,  It would be better to kill them all first and then discuss the truth"

    Qin Kan suddenly stopped, took a deep look at Chen Xiong, and said calmly: "You kill more than two thousand people without any evidence? Uncle Ping Jiang is very skillful."

    "Master Hou, if you continue to cut off, there will be great disaster!"

    Qin Kan sneered and said: "I came to Tianjin to investigate the rebels, not to kill innocent people. If I were to kill indiscriminately, how would my actions be any different from animals? Besides, if I really killed more than two thousand people,  People, aroused public indignation in the city, and the people would have to rebel at that time. Uncle Ping Jiang, you are the governor of water transportation, take good care of your water transportation, there is no need for you to interfere with the White Lotus Sect."

    Chen Xiong raised his hands in confusion: "Yes, I know I was wrong."

    "How much grain and rice are transported from the south by sea ships at Tianjin pier every month?"

    "With a cost of one hundred thousand stones, the grain will be unloaded after the ship docks, and sent to the government granaries in various places in the north."

    "Where is Tianjin's food reserve?"

    "The Three Guards originally had military camps, which consumed very little. There were only two thousand households in the city, and they did not consume much food. Usually, there were only a thousand stones of food in the official warehouse in Tianjin."

    Qin Kan shook his head: "No, Uncle Ping Jiang, I need you to do something"

    "You may do as you please, Lord Marquis."

    "Within three days, seize two thousand stones of grain and rice from the canal and find a secret place without using civilian men. I will send my officers and soldiers to escort and seal it in person. At the same time, I will also write letters of explanation to the officials in various places in the north in the name of imperial envoy."  , temporarily use these two thousand stones, grains and rice to prevent Ping Jiangbo from being embarrassed."

    Chen Xiong said in astonishment: "Master Hou, why are you doing this?"

    Qin Kan smiled and said, "No need to ask any more questions. If you handle this matter well, I will ensure that you have no merits or demerits."

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    Chen Xiong left full of doubts and worries. Qin Kan smiled and watched him go away in the dark night.

    Li Er came forward and asked puzzledly: "Why did the Marquis save two thousand dan of food?"

    Qin Kan said calmly: "It's just to prepare for a rainy day. I don't know much about the White Lotus Sect, but I understand the people's hearts. If you want the people's hearts to be stable, food must be indispensable. When the people's hearts are stable, how can the White Lotus Sect be incited? Governing a country is like cooking fresh vegetables. Check  Rebellious thieves are like cooking small fresh food, they must be arranged slowly step by step. Every chess piece that can be imagined, no matter whether it is useful or not, is arranged first. Only when the time comes in the future, this seemingly useless piece will be laid out.  The chess pieces may have played a big role."

    Li Er smiled and complimented: "The Marquis has seen thousands of miles."

    Qin Kan shook his head and said: "It doesn't matter what I see. Regardless of whether I fight with the White Lotus Sect in terms of bravery or wits, I have taken advantage of it because I have the imperial court and the emperor standing behind me. I can use all the material, human and material resources of the country to fight alone."  For a moment, in this regard, the White Lotus Sect has suffered a lot. It cannot win without force, and it would be a shame to lose."

    Li Er said with a smile: "If Ding Shun listens to what you said, Lord Marquis, I'm afraid he will be so embarrassed and angry that he will hit the wall."

    "Ding Shun also tried his best. He is different from me. I am an imperial envoy of the imperial court, and he is just the imperial guard. Ding Shun may not be able to call the people or things I can call upon. For example, I just asked Chen Xiong to prepare two  Thousands of stones of grain and rice, if Ding Shun made the same request as Chen Xiong, do you think Chen Xiong would ignore him? Besides, Ding Shun's investigation ideas are also problematic. As soon as he came to Tianjin, he openly investigated the White Lotus Sect and caused trouble.  It made people all over the city panic, and it also aroused the White Lotus Sect's murderous intention against him. His eyes are only focused on the White Lotus Sect, and it is only limited to the White Lotus Sect. How can he not be defeated by doing this?"

    "Master Hou, you just said that Ding Shun is limited to the White Lotus Sect. Does the Marquis have another clever trick?"

    Qin Kan nodded and said: "From the time I entered Tianjin City to now, I have never deliberately publicized or alarmed the people. It is because I have learned Ding Shun's lesson. Unlike Ding Shun, I am waiting for the White Lotus Sect to do something.  Movement, when still, is like a mountain, impeccable; when moving, it is like the wind, with flaws everywhere. Only when the White Lotus Sect takes action can I find an opportunity"

    "Master Hou is brilliant!"

    "You can't wait completely passively. Li Er, please send someone to invite all the squires from prominent families in and outside Tianjin. I have something to discuss."

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    PS: There is one more update.  .  .  Maybe a little later, I have some personal matters today.  .  .  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation.) (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com  )The reason for alarming the people is because I have learned Ding Shun's lesson. Unlike Ding Shun, I am waiting for the White Lotus Sect to take action. Silence is like a mountain, impeccable, and movement is like the wind. There are flaws everywhere. I can only wait for the White Lotus Sect to move.  , I can find the opportunity"

    "Master Hou is brilliant!"

    "You can't wait completely passively. Li Er, please send someone to invite all the squires from prominent families in and outside Tianjin. I have something to discuss."

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    PS: There is one more update.  .  .  Maybe a little later, I have some personal matters today.  .  .  (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation.) (Remember the website address: www.hlnovel.com
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