Uncle Detective Di Renjie, I build a crime-solving team

Chapter 534 Departure to Yangzhou

"Doctor Li, I have heard of him a long time ago."

"It seems that Doctor Li will accompany me on this tour on behalf of the Emperor."

Li Han bowed deeply to Li Cunxi.

"Your Highness, Duke Qin, I understand what happened. Your Majesty ordered me to come and accompany Your Highness to investigate."

Li Cunxi nodded.

He was very optimistic about Li Han, the doctor of the Water Department.

Li Cunxi even had high hopes for Li Han's wife, Ning.

In Li Cunxi's view, the couple were two idealists who fought bravely to solve the Han Canal boat capsizing case. Li Cunxi was deeply moved by their fearless spirit.

"And I, too!"

The curtain of the carriage was lifted, and the Minister of Works Feng Keyan walked down with a loud laugh and bowed to Li Cunxi and the other two.

"Your humble servant Feng Keyan, the Minister of Works, greets His Royal Highness Duke Qin."

"Lord Feng, I saw you at the court meeting yesterday."

"Meet Shaoyin Wu and Doctor Lu."

"Meet Minister Feng."

The four of them greeted each other and then stood still.

Li Cunxi looked around at everyone and laughed non-stop.

"Okay, I'm going to Yangzhou this time, and it's really fun to have you accompany me on the road."

Feng Keyan is also a rare talent. In Li Cunxi's opinion, he will become the Minister of Works sooner or later.

In the Han Canal boat capsizing case, Feng Keyan was an indispensable figure who was in charge of the Han Canal area.

If Feng Keyan hadn't led the way, he would have had to use all his strength to defeat all enemies in the Huaiyang area, destroy the Iron Hand Group and then pile the evidence on Yuan Qi's head.

"Official salt-carrying ships have repeatedly capsized in the Han Canal area. This official has an unshirkable responsibility."

"Your Majesty, the Duke of Qin, is here to investigate the main cause of the Han Canal shipwreck. I am in charge of the Han Canal area, and Your Majesty, the Duke of Qin, has shown me great kindness."

"I will follow Your Highness to Yangzhou this time, and I will do my best. If Your Excellency gives me any order, I will not refuse."

Feng Keyan spoke sincerely and bowed to Li Cunxi.

The Han Canal boat capsizing incident happened frequently, and his position in the Ministry of Works was shaky. If any political enemies attacked him, Wu Zetian would probably dismiss him from his post.

Li Cunxi, Duke of Qin of the Great Zhou Dynasty, who had no connection with him, came forward to help him in his time of crisis, so naturally he wanted to repay the favor.

Li Cunxi reached out his hand and helped him up.

"Master Feng, it's not your service this time that I need."

"Duke Qin, this..."

Feng Keyan raised his head with difficulty and looked at the strange smile on Li Cunxi's face.

"I have to say something unpleasant. Whether the Ministry of Industry sends people to Yangzhou or not, I can investigate this case thoroughly."

"I think Lord Feng should understand what I mean."

A bean-sized bead of sweat slid down Feng Keyan's forehead.

He never expected that Li Cunxi would speak so clearly and without giving him any chance to pretend to be confused.

"What's the matter, Lord Feng?" Li Cunxi smiled.

"Duke Qin, I am willing to go through fire and water for the heir of the Li family."

"That's enough. Let's go, everyone. Let's set off for Yangzhou!"

Li Cunxi had already decided the general route of this trip long before setting off.

Starting from Luoyang, Luozhou, he headed to Ruzhou, passing through Xuzhou, Yuzhou, Yingzhou, Xuzhou, Sizhou, Haozhou, and Chuzhou, and finally arrived at the location of Yangzhou City.

Apart from the places of departure and arrival, there are eight states to pass through in between.

During this period, official salt-carrying ships would continue to travel by water to the Huaiyang area to solve the salt problem for the people of Huaiyang.

However, Li Cunxi knew with his butt that the beasts in the Iron Hand Group would not allow official salt to enter Huaiyang.

After returning to the carriage, Li Cunxi took out a letter from his arms, took it out and handed it to Wu Yanhao.

Wu Yanhao glanced down and tried to stand up in surprise, but he immediately stopped and sat down again.

He pointed at the letter in his hand and asked tremblingly:

"Six out of ten officials in Yangzhou have been bribed by the Iron Hand Group and Yangzhou Governor Cui Liang?"

Li Cunxi nodded lightly.

When the Han Canal boat capsize incident first occurred, Long Feng asked Tao Gan to send someone to send a letter back to him.

After several months of changes, the Iron Hand Group, together with Yangzhou Governor Cui Liang, Yangzhou Chief Clerk Wu Wendeng, and Canal Transport Commissioner Yang Jiuchen, have dominated Yangzhou and completely cut off the salt supply in Huaibei.

The official salt that had fallen into the water had also been secretly salvaged by the Iron Hand Group, and they would wait until the people in Huaibei were completely out of salt to eat before selling it to various areas in Huaibei at high prices.

The purpose of doing this is, of course, to make money, more money, money that will never be spent.

"You look so confident, you must have made preparations."

"Tell me how you plan to deal with the Iron Hand Group."

Wu Yanhao scratched his head, and the irritation in his heart disappeared in an instant.

Since Li Cunxi, the minister in charge of the case, was not panicked, he should naturally follow Li Cunxi.

"Brother Yanhao, please listen to me and I will tell you slowly."

……

Yangzhou, dark clouds cover the city.

In the courtyard behind Xize Bank, Li Gui was holding the hand of a cute little girl, walking on a narrow stone path and slowly coming to the stone pavilion.

He raised his head, glanced at the gray sky, and sighed softly.

The little girl was eating a candied haws with a smile on her face.

"Uncle, this candied haws is delicious."

"If you like it, ask Tao Gan to send someone to buy it for you every day."

The two of them kept moving forward without stopping, and soon found a small courtyard. They could vaguely see the scene inside from the outside.

An old lady was lying on a recliner, enjoying the cool breeze and taking a nap with her eyes closed.

Ulezhi, dressed as a Central Plains man, was busy going in and out, apparently moving something.

Li Ding looked carefully and finally found that Wulezhi was moving clothes and bedding that were hung out to dry, so he pushed open the door.

"General Wu, old lady."

The old lady stood up when she heard the voice, took a closer look, and found that it was Li Gui, then she bowed to Li Gui.

"It turns out to be His Highness Li Gui. I am honored to meet you."

"Don't be like this, old lady. Sit down quickly." Li Gui smiled and helped the old lady sit down.

"Your Highness Li Gui has a hint of joy on his face today. I guess he has something good to tell my son Wu Lezhi."

"Of course it is, old lady. It is indeed a great joyful event."

Wulezhi just came out, looking puzzled: "Your Highness, what instructions did the master of the family send?"

"Your Highness, I am sorry to see you." The old lady stood up quickly. "I also know the rules. Your Highness, please talk to my son. I will go inside and sit for a while."

"Ma'am, this is no secret."

"Thank you, Your Highness. However, I am a woman and I cannot know too much about some things."

The old lady refused Wulezhi's support and walked into the house at great speed.

Ulezhi was stunned. He never expected that his mother was sick when she was in the Turkic Empire, but became strong and healthy after arriving in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

"Your Highness, please sit down."

"it is good."

"I wonder what instructions the master has?"

"Cun Xi asked us to cooperate with the people from the Snake Spirit to control the entire Yangzhou within a month."