Chapter 1399 Interests determine stance

As an important insider, Ma Bo's betrayal will save a lot of time for Haihan's detection and arrest work. With Ma Bo's identification, three other accomplices who were mixed among the immigrants were also found. So far.

Haihan captured eight refugees with doubtful identities from the immigration camp. These people were surrounded and had nowhere to escape, and they did not have any weapons. Resistance was a futile move for them, so there was basically no encounter during the arrest process.

There was too much resistance and they were all taken down easily.

However, Zeng Xiaowen did not stop his troops. His mission was not only to arrest the suspects, but also to complete a relatively thorough cleanup of the immigration camp, especially the barracks where the refugees lived. The soldiers were required to search clean inch by inch.

, not even the bedding and bed boards were spared. These Ming intelligence agents who sneaked into the immigration camp did not come to wait for death. In addition to gathering information, they also waited for opportunities to cause sabotage, and even carried out assassinations. This was also the mission of these people.

part.

Sure enough, the soldiers who searched the barracks quickly found several daggers from these people's bunks, and they were of the same size, which once again proved that these people had another identity and were from the same organization. In addition to the daggers carried by these people,

, this search actually unearthed a lot of messy things from the barracks: flint and flint, a small hammer hidden for breaking stones, a homemade bamboo knife, and even two sickles - God knows.

How did this thing get through and be brought in?

Zeng Xiaowen frowned secretly after looking at these prohibited items. It seemed that the few spies caught were not the only ones who were dishonest. There were quite a lot of restless people in this mixed immigration camp. It was obvious that Mabo was not good at public security management.

He failed to fulfill his duties, which gave these people the opportunity to hide weapons secretly. Of course, this dereliction of duty is basically negligible compared with his current crime.

Although the investigation of foreigners in Majiazhuang was somewhat stumbling, it was still implemented unshakably under Chen Yixin's personal supervision. Compared with the targeted arrest operations in Mabo's house and the immigration camp, in Majiazhuang

It is not that easy to check outsiders within the confines of Majiazhuang. People belonging to different bosses and merchants are not all as obedient as the people of Majiazhuang. Many of them are even appointed by certain senior officials of the Shandong government.

The trade representatives' awe for Haihan is far less strong than that of the local people. To them, Haihan's unannounced inspection operation is a very disrespectful behavior, and the Haihan people require unconditional obedience to the arrangements.

It was even more difficult for them to accept.

For these merchants from the Ming Dynasty, it is difficult for Haihan to punish them with crimes such as colluding with the government, because many of them represent the interests of people in the Ming government. And private armed forces are also obtained here.

Limited acquiescence, after all, there is money and valuable goods that need to travel long distances across the state to reach the destination. If there are no martial artists accompanying them, the personal and property safety of these businessmen cannot be effectively guaranteed. These armed personnel are just

After entering the Haihan occupied area, they were restricted from openly carrying weapons in public, but in fact, because management was too difficult, the Haihan military was not particularly strict about this.

For these merchants, they actually bear relatively high risks when they go to the occupied areas of Haihan to do business. Judging from the current situation, although the two countries have not completely broken up, military confrontation has always existed.

Yes, strictly speaking, Fushan County can be regarded as an enemy-occupied area. Once something happens, the backers behind them will not play a direct role. If Haihan suddenly turns against him one day, these businessmen will probably lose everything.

Even their lives are at risk. Therefore, they are particularly sensitive to Haihan's abnormal movements. After discovering that the Haihan Army blocked Majiazhuang today, many businessmen immediately ordered to close their businesses and concentrate their manpower to prevent the Haihan Army from having any trouble.

Unfriendly behavior.

Of course, these private armed forces who can only use cold weapons do not have much fighting power in front of the Haihan Army. Even if they want to protect themselves, they still have to look at Haihan's face and do not dare to fight against the Haihan Army.

However, the Haihan Army required every household to put down their weapons and undergo inspection, which was a bit difficult for these people.

"People in the yard listen, put down their weapons immediately and accept inspection!"

Hearing the shouting from outside the courtyard, everyone in the courtyard was horrified. They were not spies, but they just didn't understand why Haihan would suddenly conduct such an investigation. If he put down his weapons, he would have no ability to protect himself.

One of the middle-aged men in brocade robes said sternly: "People outside, listen, no matter who you want to arrest, Mr. Yu, these people in this yard belong to Mr. Yu, and we will not let you just take anyone!"

"

The name of the middle-aged man shouting was Yu Ping, a person from Jinan Prefecture and the second shopkeeper of Fengshun Trading Company. The trade between Fengshun and Haihan was a two-way flow. They sold cotton cloth and medicinal materials to Haihan and then purchased them from Zhifu Island.

Haihan industrial products such as glass products were trafficked to inland cities and sold for profit. As the scale of trade increased, the firm rented land in Majiazhuang and built a large-scale business warehouse with two

A dozen or so clerks are stationed locally. Yu Ping had just arrived here two days ago to deliver the goods, and he had to bring a batch of goods back to Jinan on his way back. Before he could complete the payment settlement with Haihan, he met Haihanjun.

Blockade the village and arrest people.

This was Yu Ping's first visit to Majiazhuang. Although he knew in advance that dealing with the Haihan people would have certain risks, the considerable economic benefits still drove him to come here. According to the trade content previously negotiated by the two parties, he

This trip can bring back at least 30,000 taels of silver for the Fengshun, and the direct benefits that an individual can get from it are not a small amount. As long as he can return to Jinan City safely, then what he is looking for in the south of the city

The big house can be bought smoothly, and the remaining money can even buy a few more innocent and lovely little girls.

If everything goes well, the loading can be completed tomorrow morning and the return journey begins. Yu Ping is afraid of making a mistake. In the past two days, he has been personally watching the workers in the cargo yard loading the fragile glassware onto the cart. It is almost noon,

Yu Ping returned to the merchant house for lunch, but the Haihan Army suddenly moved out and blocked all the roads inside and outside the village.

Yu Ping didn't have much experience in dealing with the Haihan people, so he subconsciously thought that the other party was going to swallow the money and goods together, so he quickly gathered people and distributed some swords, guns and sticks, intending to put up some resistance. Although the Haihan army had already stated this

The move was to capture several fugitives, but Yu Ping, who was highly nervous, did not believe this rhetoric. Although several employees stationed here advised him to calm down and not to fight with the Haihan Army outside the hospital, Yu Ping still

He refused to order the door to be opened for inspection by the Haihan Army. However, he did not completely lose his mind. Instead, he chose a very loyal reason to reject the Haihan Army outside the hospital.

When the Haihan Army on mission outside saw such a situation, they naturally thought that there was something shady going on in the store. They immediately surrounded the store and sent someone to notify their superior officers.

Just when the officers outside the hospital lost patience and gave up their persuasion methods to organize a storm, Chen Yixin finally arrived. He knew much more about the situation of the Fengshun than the grassroots officers. This trading company was Haihan's largest trade cooperation in Jinan Prefecture.

Partner, the backer behind him is Si Yamen, the chief envoy of Shandong, and it is said that he also has a protective umbrella in the court, and his background is extremely tough. Haihan has always attached great importance to such "powerful" trading partners, he said.

To put it bluntly, even if the Ming government played some tricks through Fengshun, Chen Yixin would not let such things affect the overall cooperation between the two parties.

So the first thing Chen Yixin did after arriving at the scene was to stop his subordinates who were about to hit the door. Then he took the metal speaker and shouted into the yard: "I am Chen Yixin, please listen carefully, Shopkeeper Yu. Our actions are not targeted at anyone."

Fengshun, we just need to confirm that the prisoner we want to arrest is not hiding in the store. Please cooperate with Shopkeeper Yu, and I will ensure the personal safety of you and your subordinates."

Yu Ping said loudly in the courtyard: "General Chen, you led so many soldiers to surround my business store, how can I trust you?"

Chen Yixin said: "I believe in the innocence of Fengshun and respect the identity of Shopkeeper Yu, so I did not order strong measures. But if Shopkeeper Yu rejects our goodwill again and again, then I have to doubt myself

Is your judgment wrong?"

Yu Ping was silent for a long time before speaking again: "General Chen, what you do may damage the cooperative relationship between us."

Chen Yixin said: "Shopkeeper Yu, as long as there are enough benefits, the cooperative relationship between Haihan and Fengshun will not be terminated. This is not a small matter that depends on your will and mine. Even if Fengshun does not have you, or the local

If someone else is in power, our cooperation will continue. Give up the confrontation, you should understand that when it comes to making money, we are actually on the same side."

It has to be said that Chen Yixin directly stated the relationship between the two parties, which greatly shocked Yu Ping. Economic interests are indeed the foundation of the relationship between the two parties, and Haihan seems to have no reason to destroy this relationship. Even if he really wanted to fall out, Chen Yixin would not

There is no need to persuade himself like this outside. After all, as long as he gives the order, the Haihan soldiers outside can immediately attack the store. As for the people in the yard, Yu Ping also knows that this is just a kind of self-comfort.

How could he possibly defeat the Haihan soldiers armed with live ammunition outside? The more he resisted, the faster he would die. After calming down, he quickly figured out the reason.

"Put them all away and open the door!" Yu Ping's voice finally dropped, and he waved his hand to signal his men to give up resistance.

Everyone heaved a sigh of relief when they heard this order. They didn't want to be buried together just because the shopkeeper went crazy. Now that they can voluntarily give up the confrontation with the Haihan Army, it is naturally the wisest decision.

Soon the door of the store opened. Yu Ping stood by the door and bowed slightly to welcome Chen Yixin. Chen Yixin stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder and said: "Our cooperation should not be limited to trade. For those who want to destroy us,

We should also work together to deal with people who have a cooperative relationship with each other."

Yu Ping raised his head and asked with some confusion: "Who does General Chen refer to?"

"Some people don't want to let Ming Dynasty and Haihan maintain peace." Chen Yixin lowered his voice and said: "It may be Jinyiwei, or it may be Dongchang or Shandong Dusi. We have arrested a group of people. I hope you will fight with these people.

There is no connection between them."

"No, no, not at all! I'm just a businessman, and I won't get involved in these taboo things." Yu Ping quickly defended himself: "If the two countries are at war, trade will inevitably be interrupted, and I won't do anything to you.

benefit!"

Chen Yixin stared at Yu Ping's eyes, as if to tell whether his words were credible. After a short silence, Chen Yixin finally smiled: "Of course Shopkeeper Yu would not do such an irrational thing.

, I also said just now, we have common interests, so I believe you!"

For ordinary people in the Ming Dynasty, privileged agencies such as Jinyiwei and Dongchang are still talkative existences. When Chen Yixin confirmed that he reported these information, the shock in Yu Ping's eyes was not fake. Of course, Yu Ping was clean and not

This does not mean that the Fengshun is also clean. Chen Yixin knows that these intelligence agents are pervasive and may sneak into the occupied areas under various identities. Yu Ping may not know everyone under his command, so a careful interrogation is still very important.

necessary measures.

After solving the troubles here on the Fengshun, Chen Yixin hurried to another place. A similar confrontation situation was not limited to the Fengshun today. And in such situations, he often had to personally come forward and speak.

Only by expressing your stance can you have enough weight to gain the other party's trust.

At the same time, the torture of the captured personnel was immediately launched at Mabo's house and the immigration camp. The Haihan Army's blockade of Majiazhuang could not last forever. To catch the fish that slipped through the net before the blockade was lifted, it was necessary to

You have to pry open these people's mouths.

Ma Bo, who was the first to choose a soft confession, could provide extremely limited information. The only Ming spies he came into contact with were those who had already been arrested, and there was basically no hope that he could lead out more people.

According to Ma Bo's own confession, his task was to arrange for Ming Dynasty spies to enter the immigration camp, and then find opportunities over a period of time to send the people to various construction sites outside the immigration camp that were in urgent need of labor, so that the spies could have access to all aspects of the local area.

When the information was almost collected, he arranged for them to leave the immigration camp in various ways, and then brought in some new faces. This is why he agreed to Liu Shang's request to transfer people. He had to try to arrange for these people to leave anyway. Liu Shang

The request just saved a lot of trouble, but so far, Ma Bodu has not connected the two events of Liu Shang's important people and the sudden arrest of these people today.
Chapter completed!